Inside the Jiang Family's side hall.
Jiang Lianshan sat on a chair, his face as dark as the bottom of a pot.
Two hours ago, he was still enjoying the glory of receiving and sending off guests.
By forming a marriage alliance with a promising young member of the Red Cloud Sect, even some forces generally more powerful than the Jiang Family took the initiative to bring gifts.
This made Jiang Lianshan increasingly believe that a marriage alliance was the right move to make.
However, when the sons of the Jiang Family were drinking and chatting with the disciples of the Red Cloud Sect who had come to escort the bride, they inadvertently got wind of some news.
A Condensing Origin Ninth Layer Inner Sect Disciple, who had drunk too much, disdainfully said, "What Inner Sect junior brother, does he even deserve to be called my junior brother?"
"I, Wu De, achieved what I have today relying on myself! He was merely forcibly promoted from a Servant Disciple to a fake Inner Sect member."
Upon hearing this news, Jiang Lianshan felt as if the sky had collapsed.
The so-called promising young man from the Red Cloud Sect… turned out to be a Servant Disciple forcibly promoted!
What is a Servant Disciple?
The sect's batch with the worst talents!
If nothing unexpected happens, they are bound to never break through Condensing Origin or reach the Postnatal Realm in this lifetime.
Not to mention achieving the Innate Realm to protect the Jiang Family.
Originally, Jiang Lianshan sent lavish gifts to the Red Cloud Sect, hoping to recruit an Inner Sect Disciple into the family, not only to use the prestige of the Red Cloud Sect but also to cultivate someone to the Innate Realm using the Jiang Family's resources.
After all, being able to become an Inner Sect member of the Red Cloud Sect means one certainly doesn't lack talent.
But unexpectedly, they accepted the generous gifts and in return, shoved an imposter Inner Sect member!
"Red Cloud Sect… how dare they deceive us!"
Jiang Lianshan slammed the table in anger.
He knew very well that it was indeed unlikely that such a great sect would send a promising Inner Sect Disciple to join another family as an in-law.
But they didn't reject directly and instead sent a Servant Disciple, clearly unwilling to part with the great gifts bestowed.
Though he felt lifeless, Jiang Qingge's eyes sparkled anew.
"Does that mean this marriage can be annulled?"
Jiang Lianshan sighed deeply and shook his head: "It can't be annulled, that's exactly the smart part on the side of Red Cloud Sect."
"Such a great sect as Red Cloud, if our Jiang Family exposes the imposter identity of the new in-law and calls off the marriage, it's undoubtedly a slap in the face to Red Cloud Sect!"
"As a result, not only would all the benefits from the marriage be lost, but also..."
"Even without Red Cloud Sect making a move, those forces in alliance with Red Cloud Sect would seize the opportunity to target the Jiang Family."
"At this point, Jiang Family cannot afford any bit of turmoil."
Jiang Qingge's beautiful cheeks displayed a trace of astonishment: "Does that mean the Jiang Family will just suffer this loss?"
Jiang Lianshan said, "As I mentioned, that's the result Red Cloud Sect wants, sending such a Servant Disciple, unknown to outsiders, is equivalent to them agreeing to lend us the prestige, but a truly promising disciple will never be sent here."
Pausing, Jiang Lianshan expressed a bit of irritation: "As for that fake Servant Disciple, seeing that he is a disciple of Red Cloud Sect, arrange a separate residence for him."
"This person, having been raised from a Servant yet suddenly elevated and sent here as an in-law to be disregarded, must be the least talented and least valued among the Servant Disciples."
Gazing at the lively-eyed girl in a yellow dress, Jiang Lianshan said.
"Lingyue, you have good talent, I have already spoken with an Elder from the Wuxiang Sect."
"In some time, they will come to test your aptitude, and if suitable, take you as a disciple and make you a true heir of Wuxiang Mountain!"
"When you achieve the Innate Realm, your sister's imposter husband can be dismissed."
Hearing this, Jiang Qingge also looked at the girl in the yellow dress with a glimmer of hope.
Jiang Lingyue indeed was the one who had gone to call Jiang Qingge earlier, she was two years younger than Jiang Qingge.
Under the training resources of the Jiang Family, she now already possessed Condensing Origin Fifth Layer cultivation.
"Sister, don't worry, I will definitely help you divorce that brother-in-law." Jiang Lingyue reassured, patting her chest, a confident look on her young face.
...
Lu Ye was feeling a bit drowsy in the room.
Finally, footsteps were heard outside.
Jiang Qingge looked at Lu Ye in the room, a trace of annoyance flashed in her eyes.
This imposter Servant had just almost...
"This is my room, please leave."
Jiang Qingge's tone was cold, devoid of the initial sorrow and lifelessness.
Lu Ye was stunned.
However, he wasn't particularly driven by lust.
Earlier when Jiang Qingge acted recklessly, trying to tear off his clothes, he even tried to persuade her.
Seeing the undisguised disgust in the eyes of Jiang Qingge, who was nominally his wife, Lu Ye also became indifferent.
"I can leave; this marriage arrangement didn't make sense to me either. I can annul it."
"Since you are now a member of the Jiang Family through marriage, everything must follow the Jiang Family's arrangements; if there is to be an annulment, it will be issued by the Jiang Family." Jiang Qingge said indifferently.
Lu Ye wanted to transform into the Zu'an War God and retaliate.
But realizing he was only at Condensing Origin Fourth Layer while the Jiang Family was a powerful family with an Innate Ancestor, he knew acting impulsively would be unwise.
"Alright, I'll abide by your arrangements." Lu Ye smiled faintly, understanding that in this world of Martial Dao turmoil, being able to bend and stretch was the ultimate strategy.
He possessed the Myriad Dao Pavilion, making the seemingly distant Innate Realm to most martial artists just a matter of time for him.
Giving Jiang Qingge a bland glance, Lu Ye's expression remained calm as he walked out of the room.
The subtle admiration he once had for Jiang Qingge's beauty disappeared without a trace.
When he rises to the pinnacle of Martial Dao, Jiang Qingge would merely be a footnote.
Towering as the Green Emperor one day, let peach blossoms bloom beautifully!
Watching Lu Ye leave the festive bridal chamber in a somewhat desolate manner, Jiang Qingge waved her hand with irritation.
Seeming to want to drive out the scent Lu Ye left in the room.
Reflecting on everything today, marrying an imposter Servant Disciple, Jiang Qingge couldn't help but feel sorrow welling up in her heart.
Stepping out of Jiang Qingge's courtyard and gazing at the night sky, Lu Ye slightly shook his head.
What kind of situation was this?
A martial arts prodigy with limitless potential, first sent as a marriage in-law by the Red Cloud Sect.
Then, despised by the Jiang Family.
Lu Ye was no fool; Jiang Qingge suddenly being called away.
Only to return and have a drastic attitude change—there must be a reason behind all this.
He wondered if, one day when he achieved mastery in martial arts, these people would regret their actions today.
Just as he was about to find some corner to get through the night, a voice came beside him.
"Brother-in-law, got kicked out by my sister? I'm sorry, this news is too significant, I have to tell her."
Lu Ye turned his head to find a petite girl of about sixteen or seventeen, wearing a yellow dress, standing there.
Bright eyes and white teeth, though her features weren't fully developed, she bore some resemblance to Jiang Qingge.
Clearly, she was a budding beauty.
Jiang Lingyue, somewhat apologetic, opened her mouth with a voice clear as a yellow warbler: "I'm Jiang Lingyue, my sister's younger sibling."
Upon hearing the voice, Lu Ye knew it belonged to the one who had hurriedly called Jiang Qingge away earlier.
With a detached smile, Lu Ye commented wryly: "What brother-in-law, it's just a facade; surely you know that as well."
"My name is Lu Ye, if you're willing, just call me by my name."
Seeing Lu Ye, who was sent away yet staying so emotionally stable and able to make fun of himself.
Jiang Lingyue's intelligent eyes revealed a glimmer of surprise.