Old Mr. Mu walked up to the stage with a strong stride. Seeing their grandfather on stage, Shen Wenxuan and Mu Wanxin hurriedly helped the elder to stand at the center of the stage.
The guests below, not knowing what was going on, began to whisper curiously among themselves as they saw Old Mr. Mu take the stage.
Old Mr. Mu cleared his throat, and his sharp, cold eyes, carrying a compelling glare, swept across the room. His aura, long honed on the battlefield and exuding the pressure of leadership, made the audience fall silent.
Seeing all eyes on him, Old Mr. Mu finally spoke with satisfaction:
"I will take a mont of your ti. Initially, I intended to announce another joyous occasion of the Mu Family two days before Wanxin and Wenxuan’s wedding. It’s about the engagent ceremony of my grandson Mu Xingfeng and his fiancée An Ran. I believe so of you here have received invitations from the Mu Family before. Unfortunately, Xingfeng was held up by his duties and missions, which delayed the wedding. He only completed his mission successfully and returned last night. On behalf of the Mu Family, I offer my apologies to all of you."
Old Mr. Mu nodded slightly at the guests below, then turned to An Ran beside him and continued, "This apology is especially extended to my granddaughter-in-law, An Ran, on behalf of the Mu Family.
Xingfeng serves the country and his mission is his responsibility. Although he missed the appointnt, he remains my pride. I am proud of my granddaughter-in-law for understanding her husband and having no complaints.
Today, I take this opportunity during my granddaughter’s wedding to announce that An Ran is a Mu Family daughter-in-law. Whether the engagent ceremony takes place or not, this is an undeniable fact."
Old Mr. Mu’s powerful words resonated throughout the venue, and finally, his gaze fell on He Yushu, "Yushu, did you bring it?"
He Yushu stood up promptly, "Yes, Father."
As she spoke, she received a delicate little box from the guard and walked onto the stage, approaching An Ran and opening it.
Seeing the contents of the box, so guests gasped audibly.
He Yushu then said, "Ran, this is a symbol of the Mu Family’s matriarch, and today I hand it over to you."
Saying this, she took out the entire jade bracelet, erald green and crystal clear, and reached for An Ran’s hand to put it on her wrist.
An Ran instinctively shrank back, placing a hand on He Yushu’s arm.
"Aunt He, I can’t accept this; it’s too precious," An Ran protested.
She hadn’t expected her grandfather to stand up for her on such an occasion. She had heard the whispers when she entered, but she didn’t care. She knew how Mu Xingfeng felt about her.
She didn’t expect her grandfather to personally dispel the rumors about her. What surprised her even more was that the Mu Family had prepared in advance to give her the jade bracelet symbolizing the status of the family matriarch on such an occasion.
The status of the Mu Family matriarch, such a noble position, was sothing she had never considered. In her world, there was only Mu Xingfeng, purely Mu Xingfeng.
He Yushu feigned anger at her words, "Ran, do you disdain the status of the Mu Family matriarch? Or do you disdain my disappointing son?"
An Ran was at a loss whether to cry or laugh. Disdain the status of Mu Family matriarch? It’s sothing many people look up to and long for yet can’t reach, so how could she disdain it? She was just frightened, okay?
And the "disappointing son"—is that how you describe Mu Xingfeng? If Mu Xingfeng is disappointing, then there probably aren’t many accomplished people in the entire Imperial City.
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