Chapter 96 of 100

Chapter 96: Mother and Daughter Confrontation!

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Lady Tian suddenly flew into a rage, startling Tian Tian, who was at a loss. "Mother, what's wrong with you? Why are you so angry?"

"Do you know that I have already found you a good match? Fortunately, I discovered it early, otherwise you would have ruined it! If that happens, the bright future of the Tian family will be cut off by you!" Lady Tian pointed at Tian Tian and said sternly.

"What? You found me a good match? Who gave you the right to do this?" Hearing this, Tian Tian's anger also flared up. There were many things she could listen to Lady Tian about, but not this one.

She was not unaware of the strong alliances between families, but she did not want her marriage to be a sacrifice for powerful families.

"Who gave me the right? Being born into the Tian family, can your marriage be decided by you? The person you will marry is a direct descendant of Empress Xiao, Lord Xiao Yan. He is a young talent with a bright future, a key figure in the Xiao family. How can you like a mere soldier from Shilong City? It's a great disgrace to our Tian family!" Lady Tian's voice was harsh, her anger overwhelming, and her eyes glinted with cold light.

"Mother, how have you changed so much? You weren't like this before. You said that when you married Father, he was just a secondary disciple of the Tian family with no prospects. You said you valued Father's character, his learning, his wisdom, and his indomitable spirit. Now, every word you say is completely contrary to what you said back then." Tian Tian's eyes were filled with disappointment, and the distance between mother and daughter suddenly widened.

Lady Tian seemed to realize this issue and quickly softened her tone. "Tian Tian, do you know how much I have suffered with your father to reach this position in the Tian family? I almost died several times. I don't want you to walk the same path I did. If you marry Xiao Yan, the Tian family will form a strong alliance with the Xiao family. With Lord Xiao's strategy, you might even become the Empress of the Nine States Divine Dynasty. Whether the Tian family can advance further depends on this marriage!"

"I won't agree!" Tian Tian did not expect Lady Tian to change so much. Her eyes were full of unfamiliarity, and tears welled up as she stepped back.

"You must agree, whether you like it or not! Everything is for the greater development of the Tian family. The old ancestors of the Tian family and the Xiao family have already privately agreed. Do you think this is up to you? What can that Xu Daoyan do? He's just a small soldier from Shilong City. Because of you, he entered the Fulong Academy, and he just wants to use you to enter our Tian family and secure a good future for himself. What is he? Just a despicable man who wants to rise through the ranks by using a woman! Do you think he doesn't know you're a woman? Tian Tian, you're too naive and easily deceived. I'll give him a billion immortal coins and get rid of him!" Lady Tian pressed on, not expecting Tian Tian to dare refuse. She hadn't told Tian Tian before because she was young, but now with the Xu Daoyan issue, she had to confront her.

"Mother, don't underestimate people. Daoyan isn't as bad as you say. He's a junior brother to Master Ziyi and Master Ziqi!" Although Tian Tian often teased Xu Daoyan, she only allowed herself to do so. She felt a strong discomfort when others, even her mother, said such things, and a surge of courage welled up inside her!

"What?" Lady Tian did not expect Xu Daoyan to have such a high status, being a junior to Meng Ziyi and Gao Ziqi, which was a significant matter.

"Do you think finding someone from the Xiao family will bring more benefits to the Tian family? Forget whether Xiao Yan can ascend to the throne. Even if he does, the Tian family will only be a vassal, what's the point? Daoyan is a great-grandson of Kong Ziyuan, and he is a descendant of the Xu family of the Agrarian School, with close ties to the Mohist School. These great families are respected even by the Evil Emperor. In the chaos of the universe, among the rise and fall of many divine dynasties, only these great families remain unshaken. If you talk about family and benefits, how can the Xiao family compare to the Xu family of the Agrarian School? Truly short-sighted and narrow-minded!" Tian Tian's body trembled. She didn't care whether Xu Daoyan had this background, but she couldn't let Lady Tian undermine his reputation. Otherwise, it would be impossible for her to be with him, and she wouldn't allow Lady Tian to insult Xu Daoyan.

Lady Tian's face changed. Who was Kong Ziyuan? He was the current imperial teacher, and even the Evil Emperor would bow to him. Anyone who could become his great-grandson was extraordinary, holding a high status in the Confucian Kong family and respected by all. Even Empress Xiao wouldn't dare to offend him.

Kong Ziyuan's reputation wasn't just in the Nine States Divine Dynasty; in other divine dynasties, countless people would vie to have him as an imperial teacher!

"Tian Tian, don't speak rashly. Does Xu Daoyan really have such a background?" Lady Tian was alarmed. If this were true, it would be a huge mistake.

"Do you think why Master Ziyi and Master Ziqi can be considered peers with Daoyan and call him a junior brother? Do you think Grandmaster Kong Ziyuan's eyes are blind? The relationship between the Confucian and Agrarian Schools is very close, but you, an outsider, don't know. As long as the Xu family of the Agrarian School supplies us with Dao rice, making our foundation solid and talents abundant, why should we worry about the Tian family not becoming strong? Governing the vast Youzhou, maintaining long-term peace and stability, as long as we proceed step by step, we will eventually surpass the Xiao family. Look at Father, though he is the Duke of Youzhou, he still shows great respect to Duke Tian Shi, who has deep prestige and commands half of the Youzhou army. When has he ever tried to form an alliance with our Tian family?" Tian Tian had already woven a lie and could only continue. She mixed truth and falsehood based on existing facts.

"Tian Tian, don't lie to me. If he were from the Xu family of the Agrarian School, how could he be born in a border village like Shiliu Village? His mother is just a village woman, which is an undeniable fact!" Lady Tian had already investigated Xu Daoyan thoroughly and knew everything clearly. Now, what Tian Tian said was inconsistent, so she didn't believe it.

"Daoyan killed the Chanyu Longzi, and the Xiongnu sent assassins to kill his mother, but they failed repeatedly. Don't you know that a great figure is protecting his mother? Do you think a common village woman would have a mysterious protector? The Tian family's Qiantian Guard is strong, right? You can send them to assassinate Daoyan's mother, but if the Qiantian Guard dies and is discovered, you will have to bear the consequences!" Tian Tian was resolute. She knew Xu Daoyan had a deep foundation, and reaching the Foundation Establishment stage was not something ordinary people could achieve. At this point, she could only take a gamble. Lady Tian might not dare to do it, and even if she did, the Qiantian Guard might not succeed, especially in Shilong City, where Duke Tian Shi would certainly protect Xu Daoyan's mother.

Otherwise, if the family of a meritorious official were assassinated and the Nine States Divine Dynasty couldn't protect them, who would serve it?

Lady Tian originally thought that Tian Tian, who had always listened to her, would obey after a few scoldings.

But she didn't expect Tian Tian to be so strong, catching her off guard.

Even if she had a hundred lives, she wouldn't dare send anyone to assassinate Xu Daoyan's mother. The Nine States Divine Dynasty protected the families of meritorious officials very strictly.

If it were discovered that she sent someone to assassinate them, not only would Lord Meng Changjun Tian Wen's position be at risk, but the entire Tian family's reputation would be ruined, and Youzhou might change hands. Su Ruo'e, who governed the Nine States Divine Dynasty, was extremely strict, treating princes and commoners equally under the law.

In the Nine States Divine Dynasty, there was a vast heavenly net that was never missed. Once a matter became public and an investigation began, almost no one could hide.

Unless someone of the same realm as the Evil Emperor Su Ruo'e intervened, it would be impossible.

Currently, there are three major divine dynasties in the human race.

One is the Nine States Divine Dynasty, founded by the Evil Emperor Su Ruo'e.

One is the Central Divine Dynasty, founded by the Yellow Emperor.

One is the Hongmeng Divine Dynasty, founded by the Hongmeng Emperor.

The three major divine dynasties have strict order, and no one who breaks the rules can escape punishment.

"Tian Tian, you are becoming more and more bold, daring to speak to me like this?" Lady Tian frowned, her voice filled with anger.

"Don't you believe me? You can try. And as for the Xiao family, I absolutely won't marry. Break off the engagement as soon as possible, or you'll be receiving my body!" Tian Tian was very resolute. It was impossible for her to marry someone she didn't like. With that, she turned and left.

Although her words were strong, her heart was bleeding, and tears kept falling. She didn't expect Lady Tian to treat her like this.

Tian Tian wanted to find Xu Daoyan immediately to tell him everything, but in the end, she could only bear it alone.

Lady Tian's face turned pale, and her body trembled, almost fainting. The usually obedient Tian Tian had become so strong, which she had never expected. If Tian Tian wanted to die, no one could stop her!

No one wanted things to come to this. At this moment, Lady Tian realized that Tian Tian was not someone she could control.

At this moment, Lord Meng Changjun appeared before Lady Tian, his expression cold. "Was it your idea to have Tian Tian marry Xiao Yan?"

"It was the old ancestor's idea. It's the best way to solidify your position as the head of the family. I had no choice but to agree!" Lady Tian knew Lord Meng Changjun well. Her voice became very soft, lacking the authority she had when speaking to Tian Tian.

"Even the old ancestor can't just remove the head of the family. You are truly foolish. Break off this engagement!" Lord Meng Changjun said heavily.

"I can't decide this. You need to talk to the old ancestor." Lady Tian shifted the blame to the old ancestor of the Tian family.

Lord Meng Changjun Tian Wen looked at the ceiling, his expression somewhat disappointed. "We've been together for so many years. I've been busy with government affairs and neglected you, but I didn't expect you to change so much. Take care of yourself!"

With that, Tian Wen disappeared before Lady Tian, leaving her pale and shocked at the outcome.

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