Once the other members of the family put pressure on Chairman Mu, her situation would become rather precarious.
Qin Hanchu, however, had no worries. Besides eating, he spent his days in his room cultivating.
Unbeknownst to him, this lifestyle had continued for a week.
After this week of seclusion, Qin Hanchu's understanding of the laws of change had deepened considerably.
In addition to studying the laws of change, his Incense Golden Body Art was also constantly strengthening.
The entire Divine Continent Great World was within Qin Hanchu's sea of consciousness, allowing him to draw upon the power of incense at any time and anywhere to refine his Immortal Infant Golden Body.
As the Immortal Infant Golden Body grew stronger, Qin Hanchu's spiritual sense range also expanded.
The benefits of a powerful Immortal Infant were numerous, even making the application of laws more skillful.
During this period, the Ye family continued to negotiate with the Mu family.
To finalize this marriage alliance, many influential figures in the Mu family were pressuring Chairman Mu.
Chairman Mu wished to find someone else for the marriage alliance with the Ye family, but the other influential figures in the Mu family did not want their own daughters to marry into the Ye family.
If Chairman Mu wanted to protect Mu Jianling, she would have to give up her position as Chairman of the Mu family.
Only by doing so would she avoid making such a great sacrifice.
However, while Chairman Mu cherished her daughter, she cherished her power even more.
Ultimately, the pressure fell back on Mu Jianling.
That afternoon, Mu Jianling hurried to where Qin Hanchu was.
The one who opened the door was the First Madam.
"First Madam," Mu Jianling greeted politely.
Seeing Mu Jianling, the First Madam was somewhat surprised, "Miss Mu, why have you come here?"
"Can I speak with Ye Jiangliu?" Mu Jianling asked.
The First Madam paused briefly. "Please come in."
Mu Jianling walked into the villa's living room and then sat down at the First Madam's invitation.
A moment later, Qin Hanchu, notified by the First Madam, descended from upstairs.
"Miss Mu, what brings you here?"
Mu Jianling got straight to the point. "I'd like to ask you to act a play with me."
"What?" With Qin Hanchu's intelligence, he had naturally guessed Mu Jianling's intentions, but he feigned ignorance.
"A fake engagement, to give me time to pave my own way out." Mu Jianling did not hide her thoughts from the First Madam, stating them directly.
As long as "Ye Jiangliu" cooperated with her in a fake engagement, the matter could be delayed for some time.
Mu Jianling was being monitored daily and it was impossible for her to leave the city.
After a fake engagement, the Mu family's surveillance might be relaxed.
"I have no connection with the Ye family now, so seeking me out is useless."
Mu Jianling: "You are of Ye family bloodline. As long as you are willing, I can have the Ye family accept you back."
"But I am not willing."
"After all, a fake engagement would damage my reputation."
Qin Hanchu's words almost made Mu Jianling spit blood.
Even as a woman, she did not fear damage to her reputation, yet Qin Hanchu was worried about his?
Qin Hanchu was not concerned about his reputation; primarily, he already had a wife.
Even though it was a fake engagement, it wasn't entirely appropriate.
Furthermore, he had no desire to get involved in the trivial matters between the Mu and Ye families.
He considered it more important to strengthen his own power during this time.
The First Madam looked at Qin Hanchu. "Jianling has no other recourse but to seek your help. It wouldn't hurt to help her. Besides, you wouldn't be at a disadvantage."
"The First Madam is right. I'm not afraid of damaging my reputation, so why should you be?" Mu Jianling was surprised that the First Madam would speak up for her. She first gave the First Madam a grateful look, then said to Qin Hanchu.
Qin Hanchu hadn't expected the First Madam to side with Mu Jianling either. After a moment of silence, he said, "Let me think about it."
"Then I will wait here for your news," Mu Jianling said.
"I'll give you my answer tomorrow. You can go back now." Qin Hanchu needed to ask Axiang. his wife's opinion was the most important.
"It's fine, I'll stay here tonight!"
"There should be more than one room in the villa, right?"
Mu Jianling said.
"There are indeed some empty rooms, but are you sure you want to do this? You won't be able to explain yourself then."
The First Madam naturally understood Mu Jianling's intentions. She wanted to ruin her own reputation first, making others believe she already had a relationship with Ye Jiangliu.
"You can testify for me," Mu Jianling said.
The First Madam smiled and said nothing further.
Qin Hanchu also said nothing and turned back to his room.
Closing the door, Qin Hanchu moved Axiang and her son into the room.
"Dad, why did you call us? Do you miss us?" Baili Caixia said with a smile as soon as she appeared.
A Xiang also had a smile on her face. "I have a feeling you have something to tell us."
Qin Hanchu gave an awkward smile. "It's just that there's something that needs your approval, my dear wife."
"What is it?" Axiang asked curiously.
Qin Hanchu recounted Mu Jianling's situation. "What do you think, should I act a play with her?"
"Absolutely not! What if the fake becomes real, and I end up with an extra stepmother?" Baili Caixia immediately declared.
A Xiang, however, said, "It's alright, just lend her a hand."
"Mom, aren't you afraid Dad won't be able to resist the temptation?"
Baili Caixia was surprised that Axiang had agreed.
This was an engagement!
"When Auntie Huairou and the others couldn't make your father falter, do you think an ordinary woman could make him lose control?" Axiang smiled.
Baili Caixia giggled. "Then how did you win Dad over?"
A Xiang gave an awkward smile. "I'll tell you when we get back."
Qin Hanchu looked at Axiang. "Are you sure I should help her?"
"There's no need for an engagement. You can use the excuse of developing feelings to stall for time."
"If this girl has a good character, you can help her reach the Grandmaster level."
"With the strength of a Grandmaster, she would have a say in this small world."
"How would the Mu family have the right to control her marriage?"
A Xiang said.
"Wife, your foresight is impressive," Qin Hanchu said with a smile.
A Xiang rolled her eyes at Qin Hanchu. "I need to go into seclusion to cultivate. If it's nothing major, please don't disturb me for now."
"I need to go into seclusion too, so don't disturb me either," Baili Caixia said with a smile. "But you need to control yourself."
After sending Axiang and her son back to the Divine Continent Great World, he then came downstairs.
To Qin Hanchu's surprise, Mu Jianling was accompanying the First Madam in preparing dinner.
The scene was strikingly similar to a new daughter-in-law with her mother-in-law.
"Dinner will be ready soon."
Seeing Qin Hanchu walk down, the First Madam said with a smile.
"Good!"
Qin Hanchu nodded with a smile.
Although Ye Jiangliu was a fool, with such a good mother, he was considered fortunate.
It was a pity that he didn't have the fortune to continue enjoying this maternal love.
When he had time, he would make some spiritual medicine for her to prepare delicacies, helping her advance to the Great Grandmaster level.
"Have you considered it?" Seeing Qin Hanchu come down, Mu Jianling asked with some eagerness.
"There's no rush for a fake engagement. You can publicly announce that you are dating me to get to know each other first," Qin Hanchu said.
Mu Jianling's eyes lit up. "That could work!"