A Diary of a Character in Battle Through the Heavens! The Female Characters Have Gone Wrong!

Chapter 12 What to do if Xun'er becomes my cousin's wife?
"cough."

Fang Yi's words and Xun'er's gaze almost made Chu Xiao choke on his tea.

Goodness, they're truly mother and son; their thoughts are remarkably aligned.

“Nalan Yanran’s mother is named Mu Xuan. She is from the Mu family, a powerful family in the capital. She joined the Nalan family through a marriage alliance, and her relationship with our aunt is just so-so,” Chu Xiao explained.

This was the first time Xiao Yan had heard of this, and he looked on with a detached, gossipy expression.

Could there be some hidden story behind this?
“What do you mean ‘just so-so’? We just don’t get along.” Fang Yi didn’t hide anything and said with a face full of displeasure, “Zhan Ge and I are childhood sweethearts, and she is also burdened with a marriage contract with the Mu family. She said that I stole her man. How ridiculous.”

Wow, there really is some juicy gossip!
Xiao Yan looked at Xiao Zhan, who awkwardly pinched his nose.

Chu Xiao: Case solved! It turns out that pinching your nose is also hereditary.

"That woman Mu Xuan is unreasonable. I disagreed with this marriage back then, but the two families insisted on the union." Fang Yi said with a displeased expression, "See? This shameful thing happened, but the result looks good."

"It's all in the past, it's all in the past." Xiao Zhan poured tea for Fang Yi, his face ingratiating.

Fang Yi's parents were guards of Xiao Lin, the former patriarch of the Xiao family and both were powerful Dou Ling cultivators. They died from poisoning while fighting against the Chu Yun Empire alongside Xiao Lin.

Fang Yi was raised as Xiao Lin's daughter. Because she was more talented than Xiao Zhan, she received more resources to be nurtured. Later, she married Xiao Zhan and gave birth to Xiao Ding, Xiao Li, and Xiao Yan.

Xiao Zhan is an only child, and he has an older sister who is Chu Xiao's mother.

Chu Xiao's father, a rogue cultivator, was originally going to marry into the Xiao family, but he died protecting the pregnant Fang Yi. Therefore, Chu Xiao did not take the surname Xiao, but instead took his father's surname.

"Could it be that Nalan Yanran's decision to break off the engagement was orchestrated by her mother?" Xun'er guessed.

“No, Mu Xuan died on the battlefield of the Chuyun Empire ten years ago.” Fang Yi’s eyes flashed with admiration: “In this respect, there is not a single coward in the Mu family.”

"Perhaps it's because she lost her mother at a young age that Nalan Yanran has been spoiled and pampered to this day. I even held her when she was little; she was a lovely and obedient child."

These words silenced everyone.

Chu Xiao was thinking that if it weren't for the butterfly effect brought about by his time travel, Fang Yi would have died in childbirth while giving birth to Xiao Yan.

Xiao Yanzi, Nalan Yanran, Xun'er and the others all only have fathers and no mothers, as does Zi Yan.

However, compared to Little Fairy Doctor, Medusa, and Ya Fei, who all lacked parents, they were much better off.

Hmm, it seems he himself was also an orphan?
"Let's eat, let's eat." Seeing the atmosphere turn cold, Fang Yi waved her hand to change the subject: "Although my cooking skills are not as good as Xiao'er's, they are still quite good. Today is Xiao'er's birthday, so we can't let him cook for himself."

"Madam's cooking is the best in the world." Xiao Zhan immediately put some food into his own bowl.

A smile flickered in Fang Yi's eyes, but she feigned displeasure and said, "Are you saying this because you want me to keep cooking for you?"

"How could that be? Even if I like it, I can't eat it often. It depends on my wife's mood," Xiao Zhan said, trying to ingratiate himself.

Chu Xiao raised an eyebrow slightly, picked up his chopsticks and placed a leg of a five-colored chicken into Xun'er's bowl: "Xun'er, eat more. This chicken, combined with first-grade medicinal herbs, is good for nourishing yin and yang."

"Thank you, Brother Chu Xiao. You should eat too." Xun'er smiled sweetly and put some fish on Chu Xiao's plate.

The two shared food, occasionally exchanging glances, creating a sweet atmosphere.

Xiao Yan:?
Why do I feel so superfluous when there are two of us?

I shouldn't be here; I should be under the table.

"Teacher, do you think I'm superfluous?" Xiao Yan asked in his mind.

"So this is what you call a teacher?" Yao Chen's light laughter rang out. "Weren't you going to test your teacher's abilities?"

"That was just an excuse I gave my cousin." Xiao Yan said somewhat awkwardly.

Existing in a soul state, even at his weakest, he was a Dou Zong (斗宗) at his peak. He was also an alchemist who looked down on sixth-grade alchemists. This was a powerhouse beyond the level of the Jia Ma Empire. It would be easy for him and the Xiao family to harm him.

Although he was unwilling to be a useless person for three years, his character had indeed been tempered. If he could get the opportunity to become an apprentice of such a strong person, it would be a great gain.

"You're not superfluous, hehe." Yao Chen stroked his beard: "I'll keep you company."

Xiao Yan: "."

This feels even more heartbreaking. "Xiao'er, take Xun'er back."

After they had eaten and drunk their fill, Fang Yi smiled and told Chu Xiao and Xun'er to leave.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan, who was feeling extremely uncomfortable, hurriedly got up to take his leave, as he still wanted to chat with Chu Xiao.

"Sit down!" Fang Yi slammed her hand on the table and stared at Xiao Yan. "I have something else to tell you."

Xiao Yan's legs went weak and he sat down, casting a pleading look at Chu Xiao.

In the past, the latter would have spoken up to help, but today he directly pulled Xun'er up and bowed to Xiao Zhan and Fang Yi: "Uncle, Aunt, Xiao'er (Xun'er) takes her leave."

The two smiled at each other, then left hand in hand, making Fang Yi almost burst out laughing.

Her nephew has finally come to his senses. He should cherish a good girl like Xun'er. How can she be treated as a younger sister?
"Mom, what do you want to tell me?"

After Chu Xiao and Xun'er left, Xiao Yan eagerly spoke up.

"You can leave after sitting for the time it takes to drink a cup of tea," Fang Yi said casually, waving her hand.

"Huh?" Xiao Yan didn't understand.

Xiao Zhan couldn't bear to look at his foolish son and sighed, "Your mother doesn't want you to ruin Xiao'er and Xun'er's good time."

"What good news?" Xiao Yan asked, puzzled. "Does Xiao Xun'er have this ability?"

"Yan'er, you'd better put an end to your hostility toward Xun'er." Fang Yi's expression turned serious.

"Why?" Xiao Yan asked, displeased.

He should be the one with the best relationship with his cousin.

Fang Yi didn't answer, but instead asked, "Yan'er, what would you do if Xun'er became your cousin-in-law in the future?"

"Impossible!" Xiao Yan suddenly stood up, feeling that this was unacceptable.

If this woman becomes my cousin's wife, and I have to call her my cousin's wife, wouldn't I be completely oppressed?

"Why is it impossible?" Fang Yi served soup to her simple-minded son. "Aren't Xun'er and Xiao'er a good match?"

Xiao Yan: "."

He wanted to say "of course," but to be honest, this woman's appearance, temperament, and cultivation talent were all outstanding.

I really can't go against my conscience and say we're not a good match.

So, I'm already doomed to lose?
"Got it?" Fang Yi smiled. "You have to be polite to your future sister-in-law."

Xiao Yan: "."

"And Xiao'er has finally come to his senses." Fang Yi smiled. "When I asked him before, he always said he only saw Xun'er as a younger sister. You, you little rascal, are even more clueless and always causing trouble."

"He was even more considerate of Xun'er today. I didn't expect it to be the feelings a brother has for his sister. Good."

Xiao Yan: I wasn't even this upset when I was jilted.

After a short while, Chu Xiao escorted Xun'er to the entrance of her courtyard.

The two exchanged a glance and said in unison, "Xun'er (Brother Chu Xiao)."

"You speak first."

"Then let me talk first."

"You should speak first."

After exchanging a few identical sentences, the two of them suddenly laughed.

Ling Ying: Question: Would Gu Yuan be pleased to see this scene, or would he kill me to add to the fun?
(End of this chapter)