The Phantom Butterfly of the Republic of China

Yan Xing did not tell the elders of the clan what Jin Ling said, but made up another story to fool them. Although some elders seemed to be deceived by his words on the surface, they were not convinced at all in their hearts. They all started to think about going to the Yan family to find out the truth. After all, Yan Xing, as the head of the Yan family, would never dare to offend the elders. And no one would take Jin Ling, the new daughter-in-law, seriously. If she dared to go against the will of the clan, she could be punished directly according to the clan's family rules.

Those who had ulterior motives were now planning how to get their chosen people into the Yan family and use this opportunity to obtain what they desired. As for Yan Xing, they looked down on him from the bottom of their hearts. Some were even thinking about whether to support their sons or grandsons to become the next clan leader.

Over the past few years, the clan has been giving Yan Xing some support and help, but Yan Xing has never given back any real benefits to the clan. Therefore, some people now only obey Yan Xing on the surface, and no longer truly believe in him in their hearts.

Yan Xing felt relieved when he saw the elders of the clan nodding. When he left the ancestral hall, he never thought that these people would go against him. When he returned home, he found that his wife had gone back to her parents' home. Yan Xing, who was already upset, was furious. He was furious at his concubines at home and gave them a severe lesson.

Meanwhile, Yan Minnan had a rather depressing day. After returning home, he told Jin Ling about his unhappiness. Jin Ling smiled and told him that she had said to Yan Xing in the hospital: "I told Yan Xing to send someone over, but how to deal with these people after they arrive is not something he can ask about. If they die or go missing in the end, just don't come to our Yan family to ask for them."

In sharp contrast to Yan Xing's anger and Yan Minnan's depression, Yan Xing and Jin Ling were both in a very happy mood.

Yan Minnan thought this was a good idea. Why hadn't he thought of it before? Yan Minnan had to admit that Jin Ling's idea was pretty good. This would let those people know that he, Yan Minnan, was not someone that anyone could plot against.

Today was the first time that Jin Ling knew that the Yan family had another clan. Jin Ling had always thought that the Yan family in Shanghai only had the Yan family and the Yan Xing family. He had never expected that this was actually a large family. Jin Ling asked, "Is your Yan family's ancestral home also in Shanghai?"

Yan Minnan looked at Jin Ling with some confusion, not understanding why she suddenly asked this question. He thought for a moment and replied, "Why do you ask this?"

Jin Ling blinked and explained, "Yan Xing came to tell my aunt today that those girls were prepared for you by the clan elders. Doesn't this make me curious? I have never been unaware that you have a clan, and I have never seen one."

After hearing this, Yan Minnan smiled bitterly. He muttered to himself that Yan Xing was really outspoken sometimes. He also regretted that he had forgotten to tell Jin Ling about this. However, since the problem had been discovered, he could only bite the bullet and continue to explain the problem.

"In fact, our Yan family's ancestral home is not in Shanghai, but somewhere else. It was only for some reasons that we moved here later. As for the clan, it is actually a big family composed of relatives with the same surname." Yan Minnan tried to explain to Jin Ling in a simple and understandable way.

Jin Ling looked at Yan Minnan with amusement, and nodded curiously at his nervous look, then asked, "Who are these clan elders? Why did they prepare those girls for you?"

Yan Minnan shook his head helplessly and said, "These clan elders are all elders in the family. They think that I am already married and have children, and can continue the Yan family's incense. But one of them may think that there are too few people and wants me to add a few more people to strengthen our branch, so they prepared those girls for me, hoping that I can choose a few from them."

Jin listened and couldn't help but raise his eyebrows and said, "Oh, there is only one person, and they have arranged someone for you to choose. I guess the emperor back then was not as happy as you."

When Yan Minnan heard Jin Ling say this, he knew that what he had just said was too problematic. He broke out in a cold sweat, then sighed in self-mockery and said, "Yeah, I guess the emperor back then didn't get this kind of treatment. He was always thinking about how to plot against me, how much property I have behind me, and how much benefit I can bring to them?"

Jin Ling looked at Yan Minnan's helpless expression, and the anger that had just risen in her heart disappeared. She comforted him instead: "Don't worry, you still have me and your aunt by your side. If the clan elders dare to force you, I will help you beat those people and vent your anger."

When Yan Minnan heard his wife's heroic speech, he smiled gratefully and said, "Thank you, my dear wife Jin Ling. I feel that I am the happiest man in the world because you have been with me all the time."

Jin Ling gently hugged Yan Minnan, feeling his body temperature and breath, her heart was filled with warmth and peace of mind. She knew that Yan Minnan's love for her was sincere and deep, and he would stand firmly by her side no matter what difficulties and challenges she encountered. However, she also clearly realized that what they faced was not only personal emotional problems, but also tremendous pressure from the clan.

Jin Ling recalled her past life experiences, the days of being forced and pressured by the clan, which made her deeply feel the pain and helplessness. Now, the same thing happened again, and she knew that group of people would not give up easily, and there must be more plans and means waiting for them. But Jin Ling was not afraid, because she believed that as long as she and Yan Minnan were together, any calculations and conspiracies were just paper tigers.

"We must be careful and not take it lightly." Jin Ling said softly, with a determined light in her eyes. Yan Minnan nodded, held Jin Ling's hand tightly, and said that he would always be by her side. The two supported each other and faced everything in the future together. Although the road ahead may be full of thorns, they firmly believe that love and trust will become their most powerful weapons to overcome difficulties.

Yan Minnan felt the endless warmth from Jin Ling, as if a spring of fresh water flowed into his heart, which gradually relieved his tired heart. He couldn't help but sigh that it was a great blessing to have a wife like Jin Ling by his side. She was like the bright stars, illuminating every corner of his life; and like the warm spring breeze, gently blowing through his heart. In this complicated world, it was such a blessing to know and stay with Jin Ling. And this luck will also become the source of motivation for him to move forward and keep striving.