The antique-filled old house was occasionally punctuated by shouts.
"I vote for sister-in-law, agreeing to find Nan Xiao a wife to bring into the house for good luck."
"I agree too!"
"You're engaging in feudal superstition!"
"I don't care! As long as my son can wake up, I'll even give up my old life."
"Nonsense! Putting aside whether this method works, I'll ask you, who would marry a vegetable?!"
Lan Yu Xi, dressed in white, hesitated for a moment, then raised her hand and pushed open the familiar yet strange vermilion lacquered door.
"I'll marry him!"
Her voice wasn't loud.
But it still silenced everyone in the room.
More than a dozen people looked over in unison.
Their gazes were filled with anger, contempt, mockery, or indifference.
Lan Yu Xi felt as if thorns were pricking her back, but she still stood tall and walked into the main hall.
This was her choice, and she had to bear it.
Four years ago, she was driven out of the Nan family by an elaborate deception.
Nan Xiao, implicated by her, had to retire early due to the scandal.
Such a proud and noble man had his promising future ruined because of her.
Now, he was a vegetable, and no matter what, she couldn't ignore him.
What's more, she had a compelling reason to take responsibility!
Before she could even stand steady, Old Madam Nan grabbed a teacup and hurled it at her.
The teacup landed squarely on Lan Yu Xi's chest, and the pale yellow tea stains spread across her pure white gauze dress.
"You wretched girl, you dare to come back after ruining my son like this! Guards!"
As she spoke, a lean man appeared before Lan Yu Xi in an instant.
The man grabbed her fair neck and backed her into a corner step by step.
Lan Yu Xi's pale face instantly turned red.
The old witch wanted her dead!
But Nan Xiao hadn't woken up yet, and she couldn't die!
Thinking of this, a hint of murderous intent flashed in the girl's almond-shaped eyes. Even the tear mole at the corner of her eye turned blood-red with this intent.
She made her move. Before anyone could see how she did it, the man's neck was already in her grasp.
As it looked like someone was about to die, Nan Zhen Ting, the head of the Nan family, slammed his palm on the huanghuali wood table, "Lan Yu Xi, stop right there!"
Lan Yu Xi looked at him with cold eyes.
Nan Zhen Ting felt a pang of guilt under her gaze. He raised his hand and said helplessly, "You can leave, the Nan family doesn't welcome you!"
Lan Yu Xi casually raised her hand, and the six-foot-tall man was easily thrown out, "I'm not leaving, I'm staying to take care of him..."
"My man doesn't need your care!" a sharp voice came from behind.
Lan Yu Xi turned her head.
Yun Si Yan!
She had been looking for her for so many years, and she never expected her to walk right into her trap!
Yun Si Yan's face contorted with rage as she met Lan Yu Xi's gaze, wishing she could tear apart that alluring face that captivated men all over the world.
"Lan Yu Xi, four years ago, you broke up Nan Xiao and me. I won't give you another chance this time!"
Lan Yu Xi slowly turned around.
Her sharp gaze and overwhelming presence startled Yun Si Yan, who quickly ran to Old Madam Nan.
Old Madam Nan took her hand and patted it comfortingly.
Heh! Lan Yu Xi sneered. The relationship between these two was still as good as ever!
With the backing of Old Madam Nan, Yun Si Yan's courage grew. She spoke with arrogance, "Lan Yu Xi, Nan Xiao is my man, the father of my child. He's sick, so of course I'll take care of him. As for you, it's best you disappear as far as possible!"
Old Madam Nan's eyes widened with excitement as she clasped Yun Si Yan's hand tightly. "Si Yan, what did you say? You have a child with Nan Xiao?!"
Yun Si Yan, with tears streaming down her face, fell to her knees before Old Madam Nan.
She looked up at Old Madam Nan and said with a pitiful tone, "Mom, although what happened back then broke my heart, I truly loved Nan Xiao. Even though he wronged me, I still endured hardship and gave birth to his child."
Those who had just been shocked by Lan Yu Xi's formidable combat skills now turned their hateful gazes towards her after hearing Yun Si Yan's words.
Amidst the stares, Lan Yu Xi slowly curved her lips upwards.
Her beautiful large eyes held a hint of a smile, a playful charm, and a bewitching allure, but behind the mist-like gaze was a bone-chilling coldness!
"I originally wanted to beg you to let me stay and take care of Nan Xiao. But after seeing this disgusting white lotus, I've changed my mind! I want you to beg me to stay!"
Lan Yu Xi dropped her words and turned to leave.
The scolding behind her grew louder, but she acted as if she hadn't heard a thing, walking forward confidently into the sunlight.
A gentle breeze rustled the hem of her skirt.
The sunlight fell upon her, as if gilded, making her look somewhat unreal.
As dusk settled, major media outlets simultaneously broke a piece of news that would bring hope to all families with vegetative patients.
[The Blue Ling Golden Needle, lost for a hundred years, reappears in the martial world, and nearly a hundred vegetative patients miraculously awaken.]
The next morning, Old Madam Nan, accompanied by over a dozen bodyguards, arrived at the hotel where Lan Yu Xi was staying in a grand procession.
Upon entering, Old Madam Nan glanced dismissively at Lan Yu Xi, then casually looked away, as if even glancing at her was a chore.
"Come back with me!"
Lan Yu Xi scoffed, "Old Madam Nan, who do you think you are? I'll leave when you tell me to, and come back when you tell me to?"
Old Madam Nan frowned displeasively, "I am your grandmother!"
Lan Yu Xi was stunned by her claim of "I am your grandmother."
How shameless could this woman be!
She had lived in the Nan family for fifteen years, and when had this woman ever acknowledged her as a granddaughter?
Not only did she not recognize her as a granddaughter, but she also constantly tried to get rid of her.
If Nan Xiao hadn't protected her, and finally moved her into his courtyard to live, she would have died a thousand times over.
"Old Madam Nan, if I remember correctly, when you kicked me out of the Nan family, I had already signed the termination of the adoption agreement. What gives you the right to claim to be my grandmother now!"
Lan Yu Xi's tone was light, but she emphasized the words "Who gave you the right!"
Old Madam Nan's face turned red with anger, "Lan Yu Xi, you don't want grace when it's offered, so don't blame me for being impolite!"
Lan Yu Xi glanced at the door and chuckled.
Grace!
She wondered who was truly losing face.
"Knock, knock..." There was a knock on the door.
Lan Yu Xi smiled, "Come in!"
A tall young man entered in response.
"Miss, the people outside have been dealt with. This one..."
Old Madam Nan looked at Lan Yu Xi in shock. Her bodyguards were all first-class fighters, how could they have been subdued so quickly?
Lan Yu Xi was quite pleased with Old Madam Nan's expression and casually uttered a few words.
"Throw them all back to the Nan family!"
"Lan Yu Xi! How dare you!"
A fierce glint flashed in Lan Yu Xi's eyes, "What dare I not do? Without Nan Xiao, the Nan family is nothing!"
Old Madam Nan was about to say something more, but Lan Yu Xi didn't give her the chance. With a slight wave of her hand, the old woman was picked up like a chicken and carried out.
After that, three more groups arrived, but they didn't even get to see Lan Yu Xi's people before being unceremoniously thrown back to the Nan family.