Chapter 459: You May Not Live Together
Mu Xichen looked a little anxious. He stepped forward and said, “Grandpa, I thought we had an agreement yesterday morning.”
“Aye.” Old Master Li looked most regretful. “That’s true. But I didn’t think you’d act so immediately, registering your marriage the moment you had it. We’ve only just broken off the engagement with Donglin and now Nian Nian has gotten herself involved with you. What will people say?”
This was also Li Beinian’s greatest worry at present.
She was a public figure, and the impact would be great if these things were reported.
It wouldn’t be a good thing for her, Grandpa, or the Li Family.
She turned to look at Mu Xichen and saw that his expression was calm and unchanged.
Only, the light in his eyes dimmed.
He went up closer to Old Master Li and said, “Grandpa, I’ve considered these things before.”
“What do you mean?” Li Beinian grew curious.
Mu Xichen sat down opposite them and spoke steadily, “It’s true that getting married right now is a little impulsive. But, it’s been done and dusted, and I really do like your granddaughter.”
Old Master Li’s expression hardened on hearing this. “You dare to say this. If it weren’t for the fact that you told me you had already taken advantage of her, I wouldn’t have agreed. Why couldn’t you have waited a while longer!”
Li Beinian felt somewhat guilt-stricken at these words and coughed lightly.
She was the one who made the first move.
She started it all.
She wanted to explain when she caught Mu Xichen shooting her a look. He very quickly interrupted, “I’ve failed to consider all aspects.”
Li Beinian swallowed her words and kept silent.
Old Master Li’s intention was only to put the young man on the spot, but after having said these things, he did not expect that Mu Xichen would so readily admit his own mistake.
Hence, even though the Old Master was angry, he was unable to lash out at the man. Glaring at Mu Xichen, he asked instead, “So, what are you planning to do about it now?”
“We definitely can’t have a wedding ceremony now.” Mu Xichen kept his voice muted and steady. “But I would like to take Nian Nian to see my grandfather. As for my parents, I won’t inform them for now. We’ll keep it a secret from them for the time being. What do you think?”
Old Master Li was furious, of course.
His beloved granddaughter had gotten married, and there wasn’t even a wedding ceremony.
Not only that, they had to keep it a secret from the family.
No one would know about their relationship apart from the two elderly grandfathers.
Was this a shameless matter or something?
On the other hand, Old Master Li knew very well, in such a critical situation, this was the safest thing to do and caused the least harm to Nian Nian.
The old man was in a great dilemma. He turned to Li Beinian and asked, “Nian Nian, what do you think?”
“I…” She was confused too, and she said after some thought, “I do agree. We’ll find an opportune time to make the announcement. That would be best for everyone.”
Old Master Li was choked with emotions on hearing her reply, but he could only sigh. “This is the only way I suppose. Otherwise, it would ruin a girl’s reputation if word got around.”
His old and raspy voice was filled with helplessness and heartache.
Li Beinian felt a familiar warmth in her heart as she took the old man’s hand and said, “Grandpa, please don’t worry. He treats me very well.”
“Grandpa,” Mu Xichen said in all earnestness, “What I owe her now, I will make it up.”
Li Beinian would get all the customary rites and all the pomp that she deserved.
He would give her the best and more.
Only, now was not a good time.
It was all too hasty.
Old Master Li struck the ground with his walking stick and stood up. “That’s for sure,” he said. “But for now, just in case… you may not live together.”