They were the only remaining bloodline of the Great Elder, Nie Baichuan—the apple of the old man's eye.
The Great Elder's status in the clan was transcendent. His seniority and prestige surpassed even Nie Tiankun's, and he was his elder.
Punish them severely?
That was easier said than done.
But if he let it be, allowing the situation to fester, what would become of the Nie Family's reputation and rules?
After much deliberation, Nie Tiankun could only pass this hot potato right back to the Great Elder, Nie Baichuan.
No matter what, this matter had to be quelled as soon as possible. The Nie Family absolutely could not allow something as absurd as two sisters vying for the same man to become a reality.
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The Nie Family Ancestral Hall was solemn and dignified.
The smoke of sandalwood curled through the air, drifting past the memorial tablets of their ancestors.
