Battle Through the Heavens, Reborn as Xiao Yan's Sister

Chapter 36 Turmoil
"Sister Yue'er..."

Nalan Yanran pursed her lips and called out softly, her tone carrying a hint of respect and embarrassment.

She never expected to run into her best friend from childhood at this time, especially since she had just made a boastful remark in the Xiao family's hall.

"What happened?"

Looking at the other person's stubborn little face and the blood spilling from the corner of their mouth, Xiao Yue couldn't help but raise her eyebrows slightly.

"It's nothing, just some minor injuries. Sister Yue'er, if there's nothing else, I'll take my leave now..." Nalan Yanran hesitated for a moment before speaking.

She came to the Xiao family to break off the engagement without telling her family. Now, not only did she fail to do so, but she also had to compete with Xiao Yan, the legendary genius, in a fit of anger. After losing, she made a three-year agreement out of spite. Now that she has calmed down, she finds it all laughable. This makes her feel a mix of emotions in front of Xiao Yue.

Watching the other person's hurried departure, a thoughtful look flashed in Xiao Yue's eyes. Suddenly, a slight smile appeared on her lips, as if she had thought of something, and she spoke softly:

"Wait a moment…"

Nalan Yanran paused, turned around, and looked at Xiao Yue with some nervousness.

Xiao Yue stared at her for a while, until the other woman seemed a little embarrassed by her gaze, before chuckling and taking out a small jade bottle from her storage ring.

"Here is a bottle of healing pills, which should help with your injuries."

Nalan Yanran was taken aback upon hearing this. She looked at the small bottle in her hand and hesitated for a moment before taking the jade bottle.

"Thank you, Sister Yue'er."

Nalan Yanran then bowed again before turning to leave. Xiao Yue watched her retreating figure until she disappeared from sight before turning her gaze away.

"Sister Yue'er, who is she?"

Xiao Xun'er, who was standing next to her, suddenly asked,
"Just a little girl who used to come and play with me a lot in the capital..." Xiao Yue chuckled lightly, still having a deep impression of the small figure that had always followed behind her in her memory.

"Hmm, is that Nalan Yanran, the granddaughter of the Lionheart Marshal of the Jia Ma Empire, and Xiao Yan's betrothed since childhood?" Xiao Xun'er asked, seemingly curious.

"Um…"

Xiao Yue nodded slightly.
Back in the day, the patriarch of the Xiao family and the Lionheart Marshal were considered life-and-death friends, and they arranged this marriage. However, over the years, although the relationship between the Xiao family and the Nalan family has gradually become much weaker, they still exchange letters from time to time.

Thinking of this,

A thoughtful look flashed in Xiao Yue's eyes. Combining the somewhat evasive gaze Nalan Yanran had given her earlier, and the girl's somewhat disheveled escape, she could roughly deduce what had happened.

"An engagement, that's a troublesome matter..."

Xiao Yue shook her head.

She couldn't say who was right and who was wrong in this matter, but there was one thing that was absolutely wrong, and that was the so-called "arranged marriage by elders and matchmakers".

"However, the two little ones are quite clever, and their ideas are good, but they are still a bit too impulsive, although it is not a bad method..." Xiao Yue's lips curled into a meaningful smile.

Seeing the inexplicable smile on her lips, Xiao Xun'er tilted her head in confusion.

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...on the other side,
Sitting alone in the carriage on the return journey, Nalan Yanran stared at a candy being poured out of a jade bottle, a strange glint in her eyes.

"Sister Yue'er, you really are as cunning as ever. You weren't even there, yet you figured it out just by reasoning..." The girl chuckled softly, then slowly put the candy into her cherry-like mouth. The sweetness was still the same orange flavor she used to eat when she was a child.

In any case, the teamwork went very well today, and everything went smoothly.

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Time passed slowly.

Although Xiao Zhan and the three elders have issued a strict gag order regarding the incident of Nalan Yanran's defeat by Xiao Yan when she came to the Xiao family to annul the engagement, the matter of annulment has been listed as a top-level prohibition. No clan member is allowed to mention it to the outside world, otherwise they will be punished according to clan rules.

But nothing stays hidden forever.

That embarrassing incident still caused quite a stir outside, becoming a hot topic throughout the entire empire and attracting countless discussions.

After all, the Nalan family is incredibly powerful, with two Dou Wang-level experts currently holding sway within the clan. As one of the three great families of the empire, they are at their peak.

Although the Xiao family has declined, it was once a renowned family in the empire. Moreover, in recent years, the younger generation has shown signs of regaining its former glory. The two families are also engaged, and although they are far apart, they have maintained correspondence.

Especially during her coming-of-age ceremony not long ago, Xiao Yue shattered the testing stone with a single palm strike. In addition, her younger brother's amazing talent as an alchemist has recently been revealed, making him the focus of attention from various parts of the empire!

Nalan Yanran's unauthorized trip to the Xiao family to break off the engagement is like a drastic measure, pushing the Xiao family into the eye of the storm.

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"Brother Xiao, I am truly sorry. My daughter acted without permission this time, and I hope you will forgive her!"

Upon learning of this, Nalan Su rushed to the Xiao family almost immediately to personally apologize.

He never expected that after he had only led his troops to be stationed in the western part of the empire for a year, his audacious daughter would dare to cancel the marriage that the old man had personally arranged for her.

Regarding the marriage agreement between the two families, the Nalan family was actually the most concerned. Anyone who wasn't blind could see the rise of the younger generation of the Xiao family, so he was happy to see the two families form a good match.

But when Nalan Su returned and heard that his daughter had come to break off the engagement, only to be defeated by Xiao Yan in one move, and that just a few days ago it was rumored that his supposedly perfect son-in-law was actually a noble alchemist, Nalan Su was so angry that he suffered a cerebral hemorrhage.

Coupled with the various gossips from the outside world, Nalan Su was furious at home every day.

"This girl is getting bolder and bolder!" Growing angrier with each thought, Nalan Su suddenly slammed the teacup heavily on the table.
"Brother Xiao, I'm so sorry for what happened! If that brat hadn't already gone into seclusion in Yunlan Mountain, I would have definitely called her over to apologize to you!"

Xiao Zhan waved his hand and advised, "Brother Nalan, don't be angry. Young people always have their own ideas, we understand. You and I went through similar experiences when we were young..."

Although he said that, Xiao Zhan was actually somewhat dissatisfied with Nalan Yanran's decision to break off the engagement.

As for why he has come to terms with it now, a large part of the reason is the comforting words of Xiao Zhan's mother, Liu Yan, these past few days. After all, when his wife gently comforted him, she seemed to be intentionally or unintentionally protecting Nalan Yanran's side. Considering the relationship between the two families, Xiao Zhan gradually came to terms with it.

“If Brother Xiao doesn’t mind, my Nalan family is willing to compensate the Xiao family. We will do everything we can to make Brother Xiao satisfied!” Nalan Su said sincerely.

“Brother Nalan, there’s no need for that, it’s all in the past…” Xiao Zhan waved his hand, indicating that he didn’t care.

(End of this chapter)