"Madam Shen, please forgive little Yuhan's behavior . " Xia Qing had been trying to get the Shen family's favor for years . If only he could let Xia Yuhan marry one of the young masters of the Shen family, their family status within the capital city will be vastly improved . But his hope was shot down as the young master of the Shen family decline the proposition on marrying Xia Yuhan .
Madam Shen waved a hand, not sparing him a look her eyes landed to her grandson and Lu Xinyi .
"I should be the one who should apologize . " Her attention went back to her guest . "You see, our Yi has already picked a woman of his choice and we respect his decision . If he had mentioned this before we set him up on a date with Miss Xia, this misunderstanding would never happen . "
Xia Qing's mouth twitched and didn't say anything but gave her a quick nod . It was clear that the Shen Matriarch had no plans to convince Shen Yi to have a marriage arrangement with his granddaughter .
"No problem, the proposal was confirmed and signed . As long as the Shen family would like to work with us, it's more than enough . " He stood up from the sofa and was followed by Xia Yuhan who was still blushing from her sudden outburst . "We should go, thank you for having us tonight . "
Shen Yi helped his grandmother to stand up, shook hands with Xia Qing and giving a curt nod to Xia Yuhan . He didn't want to give Lu Xinyi any idea that he was interested in another woman especially not in her presence .
When Xia Qing and Xia Yuhan left the VIP area, Shen Yi moved and took Lu Xinyi's hand, leading her to greet his grandmother .
"Grammie, I want you to meet my wife, Lu Xinyi . "
Madam Shen gave her a quick good look from her head to toe .
"Dear, I didn't think you'll try to give me a heart attack . Of all the women in the world, why did you pick a woman from that family?" Madam Shen commented, her face void of any emotions that made it hard for Shen Yi and Xue to know what she was thinking .
Her words stung Lu Xinyi . She knew this would never be easy, not when the Sun family's blood running on her veins . Lu Xinyi kept her face neutral as if she wasn't offended by the old woman's words .
Madam Shen smirked at this . Lu Xinyi's face was already a giveaway of her identity . So much like her mother Sun Meixiu, but there was something different about her . The glint on Lu Xinyi's eyes didn't hold the same innocence her mother had .
"Hello, Miss Lu . It brings me great pleasure that you accepted my invitation . " Madam Shen said now standing close in front of Lu Xinyi . The younger woman blinked in confusion, what invitation she was talking about?
"It's an honor to meet you . I'm Lu Xinyi . Thank you for inviting me . " Lu Xinyi said, a little uncomfortable under the old woman's gaze .
"Please sit down, Miss Lu . You are my esteemed guest for tonight . This is a special occasion for the whole family . You see, my grandson Yi had never brought a woman for us to meet, so this is new for us . " Madam Shen smiled until her eyes were crescents . "I bet you are aware that your union has some issues we shall talk about . "
"Y-yes, I am . "
Lu Xinyi sat beside her husband on the other sofa while Madam Shen went back to her previous spot . She called for a servant to bring them some wine to drink . Shen Xue bid goodbye, telling them he had to entertain some guests downstairs .
"Are you Sun Meixiu's daughter?" Madam Shen asked bluntly . Lu Xinyi could tell that Madam Shen knew her identity without revealing how she knew her .
"I am . " Lu Xinyi said simply . Of course, her deceased mother was still the fourth miss of the Sun family, even if her name was removed from the family line, people still considered her as a Sun .
"I am aware of what your relationship to our Yi even before he told us about you . "
A look of surprise flashed across Lu Xinyi's face . So there wasn't any way in hell, she could hide something from this old woman .
"Why do you look surprised? I am the matriarch of this family, I should know everything especially if it involves around my grandsons . Tell me, Miss Lu, why did you marry our Yi in a short span of time? Why did you marry him knowing he is a grandson from the family that your maternal family hated the most?"
Chapter end
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