In the Yue Family's guest banquet hall on the second floor, Jiang Chen and the others took seats as either host or guest.

"Leng Ming, Senior Li, have you two come because of the Huangluo Clan's intentions to join the secular world?" Yue Taizhong looked at the two with curiosity and concern.

"No." Leng Ming gently shook his head and turned to look at Jiang Chen.

This action caused the Yue Family members to be slightly stunned for a moment.

Yue Taiming's eyes were deep and meaningful as he looked at Jiang Chen. The attitude of Yue Zhenfeng towards Jiang Chen had already aroused his suspicions, and now Leng Ming's behavior convinced him even more that Jiang Chen was no ordinary figure!

Jiang Chen glanced at Song Wanqiu and said straightforwardly, "Head of the Yue Family, our visit this time is for two reasons: first, to attend the grand birthday celebration of the old master of the Yue Family three days from now, and second, concerning Miss Song's marriage arrangement."

"Wanqiu's marriage arrangement?!"

Yue Taizhong was initially surprised, but immediately afterward, a look of realization flashed in his eyes. He looked at Song Wanqiu with a hint of regret and said, "Wanqiu, it seems you still want to break off the engagement, eh?"

"Breaking off the engagement?!"

"What? They're here to break off an engagement?"

"This…"

"Big Brother Zhenfeng!"

The Yue Family members all exclaimed in surprise, turning their eyes between Song Wanqiu and Yue Zhenfeng.

Song Wanqiu looked apologetically at Yue Taizhong, "Uncle Yue, I'm sorry, I... I don't want my marriage to be manipulated. Please forgive me!"

Yue Taizhong looked deeply at Song Wanqiu before turning to Leng Ming and Li Tianchong, "Are the two of you here to serve as witnesses?"

"Yes!"

Leng Ming nodded, "Sorry, Head of the Yue Family, for our first visit to discuss such matters. Of course, our visit also includes the formalities of introducing ourselves to the secular world."

"It's fine. Since it is the custom of the Yue Family, if you follow the rules, we have no objections."

Yue Taizhong waved his hand and spoke softly, "Is it Leng Ming who will lead the challenge through the three trials?"

Leng Ming shook his head and gestured to Jiang Chen, "Not me. It is Mr. Jiang who will be leading the challenge through the three trials."

"Head of the Jiang Family?" Yue Taizhong's eyes narrowed slightly as he looked at Jiang Chen with a scrutinizing gaze.

"Sorry, Head of the Yue Family, it is indeed improper to visit for the first time on such matters, but Miss Song is my friend. Since she dislikes this arranged marriage and the Yue Family has such rules, then we must proceed according to the rules!"

Jiang Chen apologized again, for he held great respect for the ancestors of the Yue Family. By association, he also did not wish for any conflict with the Yue Family.

"As I said, it's no trouble."

Yue Taizhong reaffirmed his stance, his gaze becoming more profound as he looked into Jiang Chen's eyes, "Are you and Wanqiu just friends, Head of the Jiang Family?"

Jiang Chen smiled slightly, "Yes, just friends."

"Dad, Mr. Jiang has a fiancée." Yue Zhenfeng spoke softly to clear up the misunderstanding.

Yue Taizhong was momentarily stunned, then nodded gently, "Alright, then. Everyone, please rest for now. Tomorrow morning at 8 o'clock, we shall begin the three trials. How does that sound?"

"Fine!" Jiang Chen nodded lightly.

Song Wanqiu looked at Yue Taizhong with gratitude and spoke earnestly, "Uncle Yue, thank you!"

"Wanqiu, you don't need to thank me. When I visited your home last year, I could already tell that, given the current social circumstances, you reject the idea of an arranged marriage, and I am not at all surprised."

Yue Taizhong raised his hand to touch Song Wanqiu's hair: "I owe my life to Old Song, so since you do not wish to become a daughter-in-law of the Yue Family, I will not force you. However, rules are rules. If the Head of the Jiang Family cannot pass the three challenges, then you must not blame your uncle for being rigid and unreasonable!"

"I understand!" Song Wanqiu nodded slightly, her gaze toward Jiang Chen carrying a hint of worry.

Jiang Chen smiled faintly, giving Song Wanqiu a comforting look.

"Alright, you young people chat. Senior Li, let us go to grandfather's place; he learned of your arrival and has been eagerly wanting to meet you!" Yue Taizhong commanded before turning his expectant eyes toward Li Tianchong.

Li Tianchong was slightly stunned, then gently nodded: "Alright."

Jiang Chen looked at Yue Taizhong with some suspicion.

Grandfather Yue is of the same generation as Li Tianchong; given that he is a guest, it should be the host family coming out to greet him. Now asking Li Tianchong to accompany them to meet the other side seems a bit improper!

"Zhen Feng, please take care of Leng Ming and Head of the Jiang Family."

After instructing Yue Zhenfeng, Yue Taizhong stood up, gesturing towards the door to Li Tianchong, with Yue Taiming and Yue Tailin also rising.

Watching Yue Taizhong and the others leave the guest hall, Jiang Chen turned his puzzled gaze to Yue Zhenfeng: "Zhen Feng, has something happened to the elder?"

"This..." Yue Zhenfeng paused, his eyes widening in surprise at Jiang Chen: "Mr. Jiang, how did you know?"

"Just a guess, Senior Li is of the same generation as the elder, and both the Yue Family and the Huangluo Clan are among the three major hidden families. Logically, it should be the elder Yue coming out to meet Senior Li, but..."

Jiang Chen glanced towards the door but said no more, yet everyone understood.

"Mr. Jiang, your thinking is really sharp!"

Yue Zhenfeng gave a light smile, a shadow of gloom in his eyes: "A few days ago, the elder was ambushed during an outing, suffering serious injuries. On the brink of death, he managed to reach the outskirts of our bamboo forest relying on immense endurance, and was rescued by family members guarding the paths."

"Ambush?" Jiang Chen spoke with surprise, his eyebrows slightly furrowing: "Does the elder have any formidable enemies?"

"No!" Yue Zhenfeng firmly shook his head: "Great-grandfather has not left this bamboo forest for nearly a hundred years, except for one trip long ago. It shouldn't be a vendetta!"

Jiang Chen nodded slightly before volunteering: "What injuries did the elder sustain? I know a bit of medicine, perhaps I can help out!"

"No need! My father has called upon the best doctor in Zhongzhou and a leading figure in the field of traditional medicine. Together with the family elders, they've got it covered, so there's no need to trouble Mr. Jiang!" Yue Zhenfeng chuckled, shaking his head dismissively.

After a pause, Yue Zhenfeng spoke softly: "I'll lead you to your accommodations first. Everyone rest up, and I will call you for dinner in the evening."

"Alright!"

Jiang Chen nodded, understanding that if they did not want his help, he should not impose.

The group stood up, with Yue Zhenfeng leading Jiang Chen and the others out of the guest hall to a few three-story bamboo buildings behind it.

"Mr. Jiang, this is the VIP area. Each of these bamboo buildings is used for hosting distinguished guests, and the number of rooms in each building varies. You see..." Yue Zhenfeng pointed toward several bamboo buildings in front and spoke softly.

Jiang Chen glanced over the reception area's buildings and pointed to the largest one: "How many rooms are in this building?"

"This is the No. 1 Guest Building, also the most spacious one for honored guests, and it has eight rooms," Yue Zhenfeng replied quietly.

"Let's stay here then," said Jiang Chen.

"Good."

Responding, Yue Zhenfeng led everyone into the largest guest building.

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