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Hiss!
After about ten seconds of complete silence, the crowd took in a sharp breath, and then suddenly, like a pot exploding, they began to buzz.
"Holy shit! This is a sight I've never seen before—seven sisters-in-law entering the Ye Family Courtyard at the same time, all marrying that idiot Ye Fan?"
"Damn! Have all these beauties lost their minds? Everyone from the Ye Family has died in battle, and this is the best time to cut ties with the Ye Family!"
"Exactly! Any one of those seven is stunningly beautiful, a true gem among women, yet they're marrying that idiot Ye Fan together? How are we supposed to live with this?"
"What courage! They actually didn't abandon the Ye Family at this time and brought honor to the Ye Family!"
"Not necessarily! I don't think it's that simple. Their public declaration is probably just to save some face for the Ye Family. Let's wait and see how things unfold!"
Those who were about to leave quietly retracted their steps at the unexpected turn of events and quietly slipped back into the courtyard.
The actions of the seven stunning sisters-in-law were like a massive rock thrown into a lake, causing towering waves to splash.
Xuan Yufei suddenly looked up, her piercing gaze attempting to see through the souls of Yu Linglong and the others.
She couldn't fathom what was going through the minds of these extraordinary girls.
Everyone was trying to sever ties with the Ye Family, yet they were going against the current, firmly binding themselves to the Ye Family?
Seeing Yu Linglong and the others step forward and place their seven hands on Ye Fan's hand, Xuan Yufei felt an emptiness in her heart as if she had lost something very important.
Ye Changfeng tightly held Yu Linglong's hand, his voice choked with emotion, "Linglong, Yan Qiu... Thank you... Thank you..."
Regardless of their true intention, the fact that Yu Linglong and the others stood up at this critical moment to make their decision, at least salvaged the reputation of the Ye Family and made things less difficult for Ye Changfeng.
Yu Linglong sincerely looked at Ye Changfeng, "Grandfather, I'm still your eldest granddaughter-in-law, it's just that the person I'm marrying is different. Leave the rest to me!"
She paused, then turned to look at Xuan Yufei with sharp eyes.
"Xuan Yufei, I hereby declare as Ye Fan's wife, your engagement with Ye Fan is nullified as of this moment!"
"Scram!"
The domineering words exploded from Yu Linglong's mouth, accompanied by the rolling aura of murderous intent emanating from her!
Everyone present felt the hair on their necks stand up!
"Shit! Why do I feel like the temperature just dropped several degrees instantly?"
"No wonder she's Great Xia's Number One Valkyrie, her aura suppresses everyone... If Ye Fan were still the monstrous genius he used to be, the two of them would indeed make a perfect match!"
"Let's just wait and see. Maybe Ye Fan will wake up one day and recover?"
The atmosphere at the scene started to shift following the declaration made by Yu Linglong and the others.
The Ye Family's seven stunning brides-to-be fiercely defended their husband, giving people a glimpse of hope, and most felt relief for Old Master Ye.
"Although Yu Linglong and the others have declared their intent to marry Ye Fan, do you really think that's possible? It's just to save face for the Ye Family!"
"By the way, there's a business banquet tonight organized by Young Master Zhao. It's said that a big shot from the Provincial City has come to Cloud City to discuss investments. Young Master Li had called me earlier to invite you; why don't you give him a call now?"
Young Master Li, mentioned by Xuan Zhengguo, was none other than Li Yunyang, the eldest son of another powerful family in Cloud City, the Li Family.
The fall of the Ye Family was an opportunity for Xuan Zhengguo to find another powerful ally for the Xuan Family.
Xuan Yufei, looking exhausted, shook her head faintly and said, "No need, uncle. I'm a bit tired. I'll go back and rest for a while, and I'll attend the business banquet on my own later in the evening."
Having said that, Xuan Yufei sadly got into her car and drove away from the scene.
Watching her retreating figure, Xuan Zhengguo couldn't help but shake his head, "Alas, Yufei, you're still too young. For the sake of the Xuan Family, your uncle has no choice but to do this!"
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At the Cloud City Cemetery, after all the guests had left, Ye Changfeng finally let out a deep sigh, "Linglong, Yan Qiu... Yixue, thank you all for today!"
The Xuan Family's sudden withdrawal from the marriage at the funeral had almost caused the last bit of dignity for the Ye Family to be lost. Thankfully, the presence of the seven granddaughters-in-law helped salvage some face for the family.
"Now that the funeral of my seven grandsons is over, you all can leave as well, sigh," said Ye Changfeng, still believing that the earlier decision announced by Yu Linglong and the others was insincere.
Yu Linglong and Su Yixue stood their ground, not moving, and Su Yixue stepped forward to speak to Ye Changfeng, "Grandfather! When we said we wanted to marry Ye Fan, we were not joking! Though Ling Tian and the others have died for the country, the Ye Family's lineage cannot end here. We are willing to bear children for the Ye Family to continue the bloodline!"
"What?" Ye Changfeng looked at Su Yixue and the others, his gaze sweeping across the faces of the seven girls. Seeing their serious expressions, he was somewhat stunned, "Why go through such hardship? What for?"
Yu Linglong stepped forward and respectfully spoke to Ye Changfeng, "Grandfather! In life, we belong to the Ye Family; in death, we are the Ye Family's spirits... Those people plotted against the Ye Family so viciously, we cannot let this go unresolved! The seven of us sisters have discussed it; each one of us will take turns accompanying Ye Fan for a month. We are determined to preserve the Ye Family's lineage and make those responsible pay!"
Pfft!
Ye Fan, standing behind Ye Changfeng, nearly spat out a mouthful of blood upon hearing Yu Linglong's words.
This... the seven sisters-in-law intend to be serious?
Each one to accompany him for a month?
What do they think he is?
A seeding machine?
Noticing the change in Ye Fan's mood, Yu Linglong abruptly turned her head, her piercing gaze fixed on him, confusion evident in her expression.
Seeing that Ye Fan still wore a bewildered look, Yu Linglong's eyebrows slightly furrowed. Perhaps it was her own misperception?
A moment ago, Yu Linglong thought she felt a strong fluctuation in Ye Fan's aura.
If Ye Fan was still a fool, it was quite unlikely that he could mobilize such fluctuations of his aura, right?
After hesitating for a few seconds, Yu Linglong moved two steps closer, her gaze fixed on Ye Fan as she spoke, "Ye Fan, I don't know if you can understand my words right now, but do not forget—you were once Great Xia's Number One genius, and you once stood on the peak. Surely you can do it again!"
"Us seven innocent girls have decided to marry you; from this moment on, we are your wives! Our fates are now tied to yours, for better or for worse... If you have even the slightest clarity of consciousness, then quickly pull yourself together, protect the Ye Family, and avenge your uncles and brothers!"
"Furthermore, regardless of whether you're truly a fool or just pretending, we seven have chosen you. If you dare betray any one of us, I swear I will chase you to the ends of the earth with a knife in hand!"