Chapter 114 - The Infuriating Tradition

Zhou Xi An replied on Long Ying's behalf. 

"Those with silver eyes will be thrown to Dragon Clan from the moment they could walk by themselves. The fates of the descendants of Long Family are determined from the moment they're born. And women who were married to this family could not make any decision. Why do you think mother in law is chosen? It's because she's a passive person and will never question Father in law's decision."

Yu Yan felt her world crashed from the moment she heard what Zhou Xi An said. She looked at the woman in front of her with disbelief. "Why…?"

"It's to prevent anyone with silver eyes born outside of Long Family." Zhou Xi An looked at Yu Yan then she smiled lightly. "But you don't have to worry about your children."

Long Ying looked at Yu Yan. "The descendant of a male with silver eyes can never inherit silver eyes ever again. Only if there's a female descendant with silver eyes would it be possible for her to have children with silver eyes too. Because of that, the one who had the possibility of passing down this eyes are either Long Shu Ting or Long Shu Xing."

No possibility of having silver eyes?

It was only now Yu Yan understood why Long Shao Huai didn't seem to care about Long Ying that much. Even if Long Ying were to have descendant, his children would never be able to inherit the silver eyes. It meant that there was never any need for Long Shao Huai to worry about him having children.

And now, Yu Yan also understood why Long Shao Huai asked Long Shu Ting about having another child. They needed someone to be born with silver eyes to continue the lineage of Dragon Clan.

"Is this all really necessary?" Yu Yan asked in a low voice.

"Long Family always have difficulties of having descendant and even have to take a lot of drastic measures." Zhou Xi An scoffed. "However, Long Shao Huai was lucky to be married with Wang Yue Er because she's capable of giving him three children."

But their difference in age was large.

It was clear that Long Shao Huai must have put a lot of effort to make Wang Yue Er pregnant for years since the difference in age between Long Ying and Long Shu Ting was nearly a decade.

"Long Family Head's wife are only allowed to stop having children once a child with silver eyes is born," Long Ying added. He looked at Yu Yan and gritted his teeth in anguish.

This was the reason why he didn't want to bring her here.

The Long Family was even more disgusting compared to Yu Family. While Yu Yan's parents neglected her because they liked their talented younger daughter, he was simply thrown away due to the fact that there was a tradition in Long Family that required him to not be acknowledged by his parents.

And being the dumb man he is, Long Ying was afraid that he wouldn't be able to make Yu Yan happy if she were to stay by his side.

"First Sister in Law, how about….?" You

Yu Yan wanted to ask about Zhou Xi An herself but she couldn't find the words to say it. She felt as if she would be asking a taboo question if she dared to utter it out in front of Zhou Xi An.

"I'm in political marriage too, a tool used by my family to create ties with Long Family." Zhou Xi An looked at his son and Long Shu Ting, who walked out of the house. "But I hate this tradition so much. Even though I understand that Long Family is a prominent family, I can't accept having to be separated by my son and have him hate me."

Who wouldn't?

A mother would be forced to let her child go just because of the sake of tradition of the family. She was not allowed to watch her son grow up because the son had to grow up to be a person under different cover.

The child would never be able to receive paternal love and would end up hating his parents for it. For some people who didn't care for their children, it was nothing much. But for those who cared for their children, it was impossible to stay calm and not be heartbroken.

"You don't only have ability to see in the dark, right?" Yu Yan silently moved closer to Long Ying and looked at him.

Long Ying hesitated for a moment then sighed. "I have higher IQ than normal people and also better physique for combat. As you can see, we're all natural born fighter and it'll be a shame to put us in the limelight."

Yu Yan pursed her lips and leaned closer. "I don't care about your ability. I want you to be able to be happy."

Raising his hand, Long Ying caressed Yu Yan's head tenderly. He knew that she was feeling heartache for him, but he was already an adult and those days were long over. There was no need for him to dwell on the past anymore as he understood that he could change nothing. 

"Are you done?" Zhou Xi An bent down and picked Long Ao Jiang up.

Long Ao Jiang nodded and hugged his mother closer. "Yes~! Mother, can you accompany me to sleep today? Just for today."

"Yes, Mother will accompany you."

Long Shu Ting stood beside Long Ying and patted the latter's shoulder. "Be careful. Father will not care about you but you might put yourself in difficult situation by getting married. There are a lot of our enemies lurking out there who will not hesitate to use despicable means to get what they want."

"I know. I'll be leaving now, Long Shu Ting."

"Mhm."

Yu Yan took a glance at Long Ao Jiang, who waved his hand to her. She smiled faintly and waved her hand too. "See you in the future, First Brother in law and First Sister in law. See you later, Little Jiang."

"See you later, Third Aunt!" Long Ao Jiang greeted back.

Being a cute child was really deadly. Yu Yan felt that she really wanted to hug Long Ao Jiang and soothe the young boy but she also understood that she didn't have the right to do that.

Holding hands with Long Ying, she walked out of the mansion.

"You're telling her all of that information?" Long Shu Ting asked in low tone. There was no warmth within his eyes when he looked at his wife and only indifference and politeness.

Zhou Xi An patted her son and smiled faintly. "She's the one who wants to know. Besides, if she continues to be Long Ying's wife, she'll know sooner or later. Why wait for the future when she can understand the risk of getting married to this accursed family?"

"Accursed family? Heh, you're the one who jump into this ship, Zhou Xi An."

"I know." Zhou Xi An's eyes also held indifference. She held her son close and made sure that her hand was covering his ears properly. "There's no need for you to worry about me betraying you. I'll not leave Long Family unless you kill me personally."

"It's good that you know your place." Long Shu Ting took out a cigarette and pointed to the car. "We're going back now."

"Yes."

Zhou Xi An silently followed Long Shu Ting while carrying her son in her arm. She understood everything perfectly that from the moment she entered this hellish family, there was never any way out anymore.

…

An Luo and San Xia noticed that there was something wrong with their Boss and Madam when they watched the two of them came out while holding hands. The two of them were staying near the car and didn't even bother with the servants around.

"Boss?"

"Drive back."

"Yes."

Entering the car, the atmosphere was silent. But it was not the usual comfortable silence but rather a bit stifling. Yu Yan turned to look at Long Ying. "I'm sorry."

"There's no need. It's all in the past." Long Ying smiled faintly. "I already throw them to the back of my head, so you can stop worrying about me. Such trivial matter will not affect me in the slightest bit anymore."

Yu Yan gritted her teeth. She looked at Long Ying and tugged his clothes before leaning in. He always had the rascally look in the past and laughed with her while playing around. But behind his cheerful appearance and annoying attitude was an unsaid past that could easily make one felt heartbroken. 

"Can't the tradition be stopped?" Yu Yan asked softly.

"Long Family had made too many enemies over the years." Long Ying sighed. "And our business makes it hard for us to not have any enemies at all. Also, the decision regarding the tradition of this lied in my brother's hand.. If he had another child and the child inherit the silver eyes, I'll have to fulfill my duty to groom him as the next Dragon Clan's successor."