The top-level junior sister also wants to act weak today

"Daughter-in-law?" Chu Ying repeated, her lips twitching slightly. She put down the letter and looked at Cen Yizhi with a complicated expression: "I suddenly seem to understand why you said your father was being too serious. How can the woman he loves become his daughter-in-law?"

Cen Yizi shrugged: "That's why I said this matter doesn't affect me much, but it affects you more. How about I explain it to my father now?"

Chu Ying shook her head: "But now it seems that at least the head of the Cen family has agreed to change the letter of support."

Cen Yizi was silent for a moment, then suddenly stood up and picked up a pen, as if preparing to write another letter: "Since you don't mind, I'll write another letter to my father, saying that I'm currently in love with you and asking him not to be too public about it. This way, perhaps he won't go too far and cause you trouble."

"Yizhi!" Chu Ying's eyes were filled with emotion: "A good person like you, whoever marries you in the future will be blessed!"

The next morning, they returned to the Chu Mansion again.

Today's main hall was noticeably busier than yesterday's, and the residence had clearly been meticulously decorated. A brand new red carpet covered the floor, and colorful curtains embroidered with auspicious cloud patterns hung on either side of the corridor leading to the main hall, fluttering gently in the breeze and adding a touch of solemnity.

Although the official decision hadn't been made yet, Chu Zhengying had already assumed the role of the new patriarch. He was dressed in a long robe with dark patterns and a jade pendant dangling from his waist, looking imposing and majestic.

He stood at the gate of the mansion, his expression high and his eyes filled with unconcealed pride. Whenever a guest came, he would take the initiative to greet them, his face filled with a warm smile, his demeanor already showing a bit of the host's attitude.

When Chu Zhengying saw Chu Ying and her group, he immediately walked forward proudly and said, "I didn't expect you would dare to come back."

Chu Ying didn't back down, but met Chu Zhengying's gaze: "This is my family, why shouldn't I be afraid? But you, Second Uncle, haven't even become the head of the family yet, and you're already putting on airs?"

Chu Zhengying raised his chin and snorted coldly, "I will be the head of the family, that's a done deal. When I officially take the position, the first thing I will do is to expel you from the Chu family!"

"Tsk!" Chu Ying crossed her arms and replied calmly, "Then what reason will Second Uncle use to expel me from the Chu family? After all, there's no rule in our family rules that says you'll be expelled if you break off an engagement with an aristocratic family."

Chu Zhengying laughed heartily. "Hahahaha, the family rules state that every new head of the family can add or delete one rule. It doesn't matter if there isn't one now, but once I take over, the first thing I'll do is add this one to the family rules! Since you're shameless and still dare to come back, you'll be kicked out of the Chu Mansion in front of everyone."

"So this is one of the family rules." Chu Ying said thoughtfully, "Then if my father becomes the head of the family, can he immediately expel you, Second Uncle, from the Chu Mansion? It's just adding a family rule, it doesn't sound like a difficult thing."

"What a joke." Chu Zhengying disdained to continue arguing with Chu Ying, his tone full of sarcasm: "Just relying on your father's three letters of support, you still want to be the head of the family? Chu Ying, I think you are really scared and don't even consider the situation of the Chu family. Forget it, I have guests to entertain and don't have time to waste here with you."

After saying that, he raised his chin, turned and walked to the other side, his sleeves sliding through the air, bringing up a slight breeze.

"Come on, let's go in."

At this time, the main hall was already crowded with people watching the fun. Chu Ying found Chu Zhenghong and then sat down in the seat he had reserved.

When Chu Zhenghong saw Chu Ying coming, a glimmer of hope immediately flashed in his eyes: "Ying'er, how is it going? That letter of support you mentioned yesterday..."

Chu Ying shook her head: "I have already told the head of the Cen family, but it will take some time to change his beliefs, so let's wait a little longer."

"So, there's still some hope?"

"That's it."

"That's good, that's good." Chu Zhenghong breathed a sigh of relief: "If we let this kind of person take over the position of family head, the Chu family will be finished within ten years."

"But you look weak too, Dad." Chu Ying curled her lips. "You've been acting as the head of the family for so long, and yet you're still being played around by your second uncle and aunt. If I hadn't come back, who knows how they would have tortured you."

"Yes, yes, it's Dad's fault. I hope the letter of support from the Cen family can arrive in time..."

An hour later, the Chu family's Patriarch ceremony officially began. Although Mr. Zheng wanted to delay it for a while, Chu Zhengying was obviously unable to wait any longer.

Finally, he couldn't wait any longer. He pursed his lips slightly and took a step forward. Although he tried to pretend to be fair, he couldn't hide his dissatisfaction: "Mr. Zheng, the time has come. The guests have waited long enough. It's time to announce the results."

Old Zheng frowned and looked up at Chu Zhengying, a hint of helplessness flashing in his eyes: "In that case, let's not delay any longer."

He walked to the center of the hall and looked around at everyone. "Everyone, since Chu Nan, the head of the Chu family, is currently in seclusion for cultivation, I will be the notary public to announce the next head of the Chu family. According to the Chu family head's wishes, whoever between Chu Zhenghong and Chu Zhengying has received more letters of support from aristocratic families will become the next head of the family. Now, I will display the letters of support received by both parties in front of them."

After saying that, Mr. Zheng looked at Chu Zhengying and Chu Zhenghong and said, "Please submit your letters of support."

As they spoke, the two of them handed over the letter.

The comparison between three letters of support and four letters of support is obvious, and the answer is obvious.

Chu Zhengying urged, "Mr. Zheng, stop stalling and announce the next head of the family. When I become the head of the family, I will also announce new family rules."

Elder Zheng closed his eyes helplessly and took a deep breath. "So far, Chu Zhengying has letters of support from four aristocratic families, and Chu Zhenghong only has three. I declare that the next head of the Chu family is Chu——"

"Wait a moment!"

Before he could finish his words, a beam of emerald green light rushed in from outside the door, like a meteor streaking through the air.

Everyone gasped in surprise as they saw the light heading straight towards Cen Yizi, then circled in front of him and landed steadily in his palm.

Cen Yizhi took a deep breath and mustered up the courage to speak in front of everyone: "Our Cen family will change our support from Chu Zhengying to Chu Zhenghong."

The hall suddenly exploded in an uproar, and everyone stared at the scene in amazement, as if they couldn't believe their ears.

Chu Zhengying's smile froze. His hands trembled slightly, his eyes filled with disbelief and anger. "Where did you come from, you little brat? I recognize you. You and Chu Ying are in cahoots. What do you mean by 'your Cen family'? My letter of support was issued by the Cen family, a beastmaster family. Where did you come from? How dare you call yourself a Cen family member?"