Chapter 4: Chapter 8: You Are a Genius (4)

As soon as she spoke, many people were greatly shocked.

Sending a direct descendant lady of the Nalan Estate out onto the streets to be a beggar?!

Even if she was a waste, she was still a member of the Nalan Estate. If she were truly sent out to be a beggar, wouldn't that stir up controversy and public opinion? It would make them a laughingstock to outsiders!

Many youths at the Martial Arena were dissatisfied, but there were also many who looked down on Nalan Zhenyue.

A waste was a waste.

The three old men in the seats of honor all wore varying expressions, especially Nalan Yunqi, whose face had darkened significantly.

Nalan Chengyi caught this out of the corner of his eye and hurriedly cursed, "These useless wastes!" He paused, then turned toward Nalan Yunqi and continued, "Big Brother, it was my oversight. These useless servants must have grown incredibly bold; I will certainly not let them off easily!"

Nalan Yunqi was the Head of the Family; most of his time was spent weighing the pros and cons between the imperial court and other factions. Matters such as managing the estate's youths were handled by Nalan Chengyi and the various stewards in their respective positions.

Beside them, Nalan Wenming spoke in a lukewarm tone, "Second Brother, if I remember correctly, isn't that girl Yuanchen's child?"

Upon hearing this, Nalan Chengyi feigned surprise. "Is that so... Big Brother, I truly was negligent. There are so many matters in the estate, it is inevitable that I might forget some..."

Nalan Yuanchen was Nalan Zhenyue's father, and also the youngest son of the Head, Nalan Yunqi.

After sending her back to the Nalan Estate when she was three years old, he had gone out again and never returned.

Nalan Yunqi gave Nalan Chengyi a deep look and said, "I know there are many matters in this estate. Let it be. Wenming, regarding your affairs outside, let the younger generation help you more. When you have time, manage the affairs of this estate together with Chengyi. If there is anything you cannot resolve, come and ask me!"

The matter was settled.

Nalan Chengyi's expression was somewhat unpleasant, but he nonetheless complied.

"Yes, Big Brother, I will certainly help Second Brother well!" Nalan Wenming replied.

Nalan Zhenyue's foot had not yet been removed from Xiu Yun's face when several servants hurriedly ran over, lifting up Sister Chen and Xiu Yun to carry them away.

Nalan Zhenyue was brought before the seats of honor.

The first things that entered her vision were those three old men.

Nalan Zhenyue naturally knew of these three old men. Seeing their varying expressions, she understood somewhat what was going on.

That being said, this Nalan Yunqi was her biological grandfather, but he was too busy; in these ten years, he had long since forgotten her to the ends of the earth. As for Second Grandfather Nalan Chengyi... Nalan Zhenyue had certainly not forgotten. The concubine-born daughter who had snatched away her rooms in the West Court was under Nalan Chengyi, and the ones who bullied her most were also the descendants under Nalan Chengyi...

Nalan Chengyi was no good person; he was too shrewd. Although he was not the Head, his heart was constantly set on the position of Head.

Never mind that his direct descendants were arrogant; even the collateral concubine-born sons were much the same.

If there was internal strife between family factions outside this house, was it not the same within the house itself?

While Nalan Zhenyue was secretly sizing up the three old men, the three old men were also sizing her up from head to toe.

Nalan Yunqi's eyes were very deep, and his gaze upon Nalan Zhenyue's pupils was somewhat heavy. His expression was... a kind of indescribable expression; regardless, Nalan Zhenyue felt it was a bit awkward after seeing it.

In the depths of Nalan Chengyi's eyes, there was a hidden, profound disgust.

But Nalan Zhenyue understood it at a single glance.

Nalan Wenming, however, had no particular expression; he was quite indifferent!