
Chapter 38: The Sabbath Rite (3)
While standing among the crowd below the stage, Ye Ling's face was overcast. Instinctively, he turned a worried look towards Ye Qingtang, who was standing still beside him.
Duan Tianrao swept his gaze over the anticipating and no-nonsense crowd again, he announced directly:
"Today, I ask everyone present to bear witness to the refusal of the engagement between me, Duan Tianrao and Miss Ye Qingtang."
There were gasps of astonishment all over the square once the words were spoken.
“He's canceling the engagement now? Why?"
"What she did must have made Ye's household look bad."
The commoners were clearly shocked by his announcement. The engagement between the Duan and Ye household, as a noble family of the same standing, was a celebration given long ago. It was hard to imagine their engagement would be cancelled today, after such a long time.
A shadow flashed across Ye Ling's face instantly, but she knew even if she was going to make a fuss now, the one who bore all the burden in the end was still Ye Qingtang. All he could do now was hold back.
Duan Tianrao watched the reaction of the crowd and continued his speech uninterruptedly: “That's one, and the second news I want to share is that Miss Ye Xun, is, from the Ye family and I have expressed our undying love for each other and we have been engaged.”
With that said, Duan Tianrao turned his gaze which directed the attention of the crowd towards Ye Xun, who was standing beside Duan Tianrui below the stage.
Ye Xun, while wearing a white dress that accentuated her refinedness, showed a charming and timid smile on her delicate and delicate face.
"Xun-er, let's go on stage." Duan Tianrao, after indulging his eyes on his jewelry makeover, smiled brightly as he reached out to her.
“Xun-er, you are my fiancee and technically also a proud member of our family. Why not take this opportunity to give your blessing to people as one of us too?” Duan Tianrao looked at him with pampering affection and tenderness.
Ye Xun nodded obediently. Her petite demeanor definitely caught the attention of some people among the crowd.
Ye Xun, as the prettiest girl in Lin City, was a widely accepted opinion among the ordinary people of the city. Seeing it directly reinforces that opinion. As he stood quietly next to the dashing Duan Tianrao, everyone thought that they were a pair made in heaven.
"I must say, Miss Ye Xun is indeed a suitable match for Mr. Duan Tianrao."
The crowd was also startled by the second news that Duan Tianrao had announced. Canceling the engagement with Ye Qingtang at the first moment, but getting engaged to Ye Xun, who was also from the next Ye household, was of course beyond their expectations.
But….
Although they may notice it all of a sudden, after taking a closer look at the couple on stage, they begin to acknowledge that they are the better couple.
Although Ye Xun was adopted by the Ye family, she was naturally beautiful, whose friendly nature had earned the praise of many people. The consummation of the perfect wife in the hearts of many men.
“Because this is your recommendation, I will try it.” Ye Xun replied humbly, with a gentle smile that of course left the people around her mesmerized.
Duan Tianrao stepped back as he nodded.
With a sharp gaze, Ye Xun called out her strength silently as she focused her attention on the steering wheel. She today was no longer just an adopted woman from the Ye household. She was Duan Tianrao's fiancee, and also the First Lady of the Duan household in the near future.
Seriate...