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In the past life, how many glances exchanged could lead to a mere brush of shoulders in this life? How many sudden turns in life could result in a passionate romance?
Bu did not understand these things; he only knew that since he had made a choice, he should treat it seriously and cherish the person in front of him.
"Girl, come with me to Dysia Kingdom. I promised your mother that I would often bring you back to visit," Bu Qing said softly as he sensed Wendy's emotions gradually stabilizing, naturally taking her hand.
Reminded by Bu, Wendy finally reacted and hurriedly peeked at the Third Lady, who was gazing at them from a distance. Her face instantly flushed red, and she wanted to pull her hand away from Bu's grasp. But then she seemed to think of something and appeared to have made a certain decision; ultimately, she could not bear to withdraw her hand and allowed Bu to hold it.
"Mother."
As they approached the Third Lady, Wendy felt shy and dared not meet her mother's smiling gaze, softly calling out.
"Aunt," Bu appeared calm. Gaining the approval of Wendy's mother eased his mind. After all, the situation with Warren Earl, his future father-in-law, was different. If this Third Lady did not accept him either, Bu would truly doubt whether he belonged to the type that was unloved by both grandmother and uncle.
"Take Wendy away. Being born into a big family means sacrificing the right to choose happiness. In comparison, Wendy is already very fortunate. As her mother, I ultimately cannot accompany her for a lifetime; her happiness will be entrusted to you from now on."
Watching the figures of the two before her, the Third Lady's eyes held nostalgia, and her tone was somewhat melancholic. It seemed that deep within her heart lay a long-buried past. Bu noticed that while she expressed that Wendy was very fortunate, there was clearly a hint of comfort and reminiscence in her demeanor.
"It seems my aunt is also someone with a story," Bu Xin thought somewhat mischievously. Externally, however, he nodded solemnly in agreement.
"Mother, I want to say goodbye to Second Mother and Sister Dashi, and also to Father." Wendy released Bu's hand and quietly stepped forward, hugging her mother with red-rimmed eyes.
"Go ahead. Daisy will definitely be reluctant to see you go. She is a few years older than you and hasn't had such good fortune. Not long ago, your father arranged a marriage for her; her fiancé is the Duke's son from the De Nuo Family in Blue Moon City. Perhaps she will be married off soon."
The Third Lady's face was filled with affection as she stroked Wendy's soft hair, her tone carrying a hint of sighing.
"Sister Dashi has an engagement? Why has Father never told me? Sister Dashi hasn't mentioned it either," Wendy said in surprise as she looked up.
"Your father... Wendy, from now on, don't concern yourself with Aldra Family matters. I'm at ease with you leaving with Brent. If you miss home, Brent will bring you back to visit."
Looking at her daughter's youthful and innocent face, the Third Lady appeared somewhat melancholic, her eyes filled with complexity, as if there were matters she was unwilling to mention, even less so to let Wendy know.
Bu stood quietly beside her, lost in thought.
The secrets of the Aldra Family were indeed numerous. The mysterious and enigmatic Hawk remained an unknown territory that even Sean Sterling's Mental Power could not penetrate. There was also the seemingly troubled Third Lady and Warren Earl's old father-in-law, a figure from the Mercenary Guild who had only been heard of but never seen.
"Wendy, have you met that young master from the De Nuo Family? How could Father do this? I need to find Sister Dashi," Wendy said, her brow furrowed, her eyes filled with worry and indignation.
Seeing Wendy's sense of injustice, Bu found it amusing and was about to speak when his gaze suddenly flickered towards the courtyard entrance.
A series of hurried footsteps approached; it was Warren Earl and his group bringing Sean Sterling. Sean Sterling's expression remained calm, and upon seeing Bu, he nodded with a half-smile before shifting his gaze to Wendy, scrutinizing her closely.
"Good eye; it’s worth my while to accompany you on this trip."
A wave of Mental Power resonated in Bu's mind. Sean Sterling's tone carried a hint of teasing, which was the first time Bu had heard him speak like this.
Raising an eyebrow, Bu looked at Sean Sterling with a pleased expression, as if to say, "The woman I admire cannot be just any ordinary girl."
"Don't get too complacent just yet. Warren Earl may have already noticed your little actions earlier. Just now, when Hawk left, it seemed he was heading towards that secret place. Your servant is too weak and could easily be discovered by him. I've sent a mental message to remind him to retreat quickly."
Sean Sterling's voice echoed in Bu's mind again. Hearing this made Bu's eyes narrow slightly, but after a moment he regained his composure and nodded subtly.
"Father, is Sister Dashi really about to get married?"
Seeing Warren Earl's figure, Wendy broke free from her mother's embrace and stared wide-eyed at Warren Earl, her tone questioning as if she still couldn't believe it.
Warren Earl remained silent as he looked at Wendy's youthful face framed by cascading blue hair. His gaze was incredibly complex as he nodded solemnly and said, "Daisy's marriage has been arranged; she has reached the age for marriage. In a few days, the De Nuo Family will send over the betrothal gifts."
"How can Sister Dashi be willing? Has she met that young master from the De Nuo Family?"
Wendy shook her head pale-faced, suddenly feeling a deep sympathy for Daisy. Perhaps she found it hard to accept such a harsh reality of marriage. She couldn't imagine what would have happened if Bu hadn't come to find her, or if Bu couldn't take her away. Would she also share Daisy's fate, or would she resolutely vow never to marry?
Thinking of the worst outcome, Wendy was filled with dread, and in her gaze towards Warren Earl, there was even a hint of fear and strangeness.
Warren Earl noticed the change in Wendy's expression, which intensified the complexity in his eyes, as if a sorrow was spreading within him. His voice became hoarse, almost sighing as he spoke: "The Duke Habia has issued a royal decree; your relationship with Brent has been established.
I will not intervene further in this matter. You should leave today and go to the Dysia Dynasty. Your grandfather is there as well; when you have time, please send my regards to him.
The honor of the Aldra Family is above all else. Many things are unavoidable, but as the head of the family, I will carry them out resolutely."
Warren Earl appeared weary. Beside him, the Countess, looking unwell, opened her mouth as if to say something but ultimately shook her head and remained silent.
"If you ever miss home in the future, you can always come back to visit if the opportunity arises."
At the end, Warren Earl cast a deep glance at Bu. In that moment, there was something that moved Bu Xin, a kind of paternal love. It completely overturned his deeply rooted perception of Warren Earl. It was as if only at this moment did he see the complete picture of Warren Earl, a whole person who was not only the head of the Aldra Family but also Wendy's father.
"My child, regarding past grievances and entanglements, now that you have mastered the Ethereal Thirteen Swords, whether you live or die depends on your fate. If you survive five years from now, you may come back to find me at the Aldra Family.
Wendy is of noble status; to put it bluntly, with your current strength, you are not qualified to be with her. If it weren't for your potential and if Wendy didn't like you, I would rather let her marry someone from another family than allow her to face the world with you.
Become stronger. If you can reach High-Level, I will tell you many things, including about that secret place you are interested in. But for now, you are not qualified to know these things.
Take Wendy and go to the Dysia Kingdom. Become stronger."
Suddenly, Warren Earl's voice echoed in Bu's mind. Among those present, only Sean Sterling keenly sensed this faint wave of Mental Power.
Bu Shuang's eyes suddenly narrowed as he looked up at the seemingly calm expression of Warren Earl, layers of confusion wrapping around his heart, stirring his mind.
"Wendy's background is extraordinary? Could it be that Wendy is not just the daughter of the Aldra Family? Perhaps..." Bu's gaze flickered as he suddenly recalled a hint of nostalgia in the Third Lady's expression earlier, remembering the unspoken secrets in her words.
"It seems that Wendy is unaware of this matter. The only ones who seem to know are Warren Earl, the Countess, and Wendy's mother. Warren Earl must be starting to value my position and reassess my usefulness to him.
Although my strength is still lacking, I have connections through Holy Light Academy and the favor of Sean Sterling, which gives me a basic qualification to get involved. However, to learn more, my current strength is still insufficient."
After a brief moment of contemplation, Bu had mostly sorted out his thoughts. He took a deep breath, gazing at Warren Earl for a moment before speaking in a way only the two of them could understand: "If there is an opportunity, I will definitely bring Wendy back to see you. I hope that by then, as your nephew, I can truly earn your recognition as my dear uncle."
"Brent," Wendy murmured softly, turning to look at Bu with a gaze filled with confusion but even more with emotion.
She understood that Bu and her father were at odds, yet now Bu had made such a statement. To Wendy, it was clearly a concession made for her sake and for their relationship.
Love may be beautiful, but the selflessness of familial bonds always makes it hard to let go.
Wendy felt that her father could sometimes be too ruthless for the sake of the family, but they were ultimately blood-related. She couldn't truly resent her father; thus, most of the time she could only avoid thinking about it.
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