Immortality Through Array Formations

Especially for Mo Hua, who came from the background of a Loose Cultivator.

The world is wide, but eating is paramount.

Since it's about attending a banquet, just relax and enjoy the meal.

The sons of noble families are particular about etiquette, conversing while making insincere small talk.

However, Mo Hua and Yu Er were wholeheartedly indulging in their feast.

While eating, Mo Hua suddenly noticed another gaze directed towards them.

It was very critical and carried a hint of dissatisfaction.

When Mo Hua looked up, she saw an Elder in green, heavily made up, looking at Aunt Wan with an unfriendly gaze, seemingly plotting something in her heart.

Mo Hua continued gnawing on the chicken leg, quietly keeping an eye on her.

The family banquet continued, with delicious dishes and drinks intermingling. On the surface, it was harmonious, yet the atmosphere felt somewhat alienated.

Finally, after an indeterminate amount of time, just as Mo Hua was sipping fruit wine, she felt a wave of disgust coming her way, followed by the Elder asking someone beside her:

"I heard that Miss Wan from the Wenren Family is also at the Gu Family. Forgive my poor sight, but which one is she?"

She controlled her voice just right.

It wasn't loud enough to be rude, nor too soft, allowing everyone to hear.

And obviously, she was asking despite knowing the answer.

Wenren Wan put down Yu Er, gracefully stood up, and saluted the Elder in green.

The Elder feigned surprise, not getting up, and only made a show of casual conversation:

"I come from a prominent family in Qian State, the legitimate daughter of the Shen Family, recently married into the Shangguan Family. I have only heard of Miss Wan and never met her, so out of curiosity, I asked. If it was abrupt, please do not take offense."

Wenren Wan nodded slightly.

The Elder then reduced her smile a bit, and taking on a more serious tone, said, "By seniority, I should be your aunt."

Wenren Wan was visibly displeased but still managed to restrain herself, respectfully saying:

"Aunt."

"Hmm." The Elder nodded with a smile, then sighed, "You can't blame your aunt. You being away from home all year round, it's hard for me to even see you once, naturally, we're estranged."

"But speaking of which..." She glanced at Wenren Wan, then with a revealing hint said, "Mr. Yi is after all the next Family Head. You, as the wife of the Family Head, staying constantly at this Gu Family, what does that account for? Could it be... you don't regard the Shangguan Family as important?"

Wenren Wan's face turned slightly pale.

The atmosphere in the room cooled down.

Just as Wenren Wan was about to say something, Shangguan Yi stood up and said warmly:

"Wan'er stays with the Gu Family to take care of Yu Er."

"Yu Er has been weak since childhood. In order to strengthen her body and consolidate her foundation, she was sent to Taixu Gate for cultivation at a young age."

"Mother and Son are connected, and worrying about Yu Er slacking in her cultivation, Wan'er stayed here both to care for her and to supervise her."

"Moreover, near the Qianxue State Boundary, the Shangguan, Gu, and Wenren families all have many Tao Cultivation properties, all managed by Wan'er..."

The Elder, observing their deep mutual affection, scrutinized Wenren Wan with a critical eye and said with sarcasm:

"With a graceful appearance and intelligent, indeed a great beauty, no wonder Mr. Yi is so infatuated, speaking for you in all matters, always pleasing your heart, truly enviable."

With these words, the expressions of everyone present changed.

This was an implication that Shangguan Yi, as the young head of the Shangguan Family, was blinded by love, constrained by his wife, and negatively impacted in his effectiveness.

Shangguan Yi's expression slightly shifted.

Some people secretly observed the reaction of the Family Head Shang Che, who was seated at the head of the table.

After all, Shangguan Yi was the only son of Shang Che.

But Shang Che appeared calm, as if unbothered, seemingly indifferent to the critique against his son.

Gu Changhuai frowned, seeing Wenren Wan standing alone, bearing the criticism from the Shangguan Family, and he immediately wanted to stand up.

However, in a flash, a sharp gaze was directed at him.

It was from the Gu Family Master, Gu Shouyan.

Gu Changhuai, with a defiant look, halted several times as if to speak, but ultimately he couldn't defy the Family Head and had to sit down dejectedly.

Gu Changhuai knew in his heart that standing up to speak would not help but would only worsen the situation.

Meanwhile, Shangguan Yi, despite feigning composure, felt a sink in his heart.

He realized that the more he defended Wan'er and Yu Er, the more criticism they might face.

And it showed him to be overly emotional and indecisive.

Though he himself didn't mind being considered emotionally attached, he could never bear to involve his wife and child.

Seeing this scene, the Elder from the Shen Family, with a sneer on her lips, then turned her gaze to Yu Er and shook her head, saying:

"The children of noble families are taught etiquette from the age of three; their every action, sitting, eating, and living, must show propriety and should not exceed bounds."

"Unlike this child, who is cheerfully unrestrained, doesn't know to restrain herself in front of her elders, moves recklessly, lacks any sense of decorum, and just cares about eating and drinking at the family banquet..."

The Elder regretfully continued, "This way, I'm afraid a good child is also being taught badly."

Yu Er, chastised publicly, suddenly felt helpless and shrank behind her mother.

Wenren Wan's heart ached, and she was about to sharply retort when she saw Shangguan Yi's worried gaze.

She quickly understood.

This Shen Family Elder, being an elder, could make these strange remarks under the guise of teaching.

And as her junior, if she endured it, it would be okay.If she could not bear it and talked back, the consequences would be much graver, not only would she bear the reputation of "disrespecting the elder," but even Yu Er would be dragged into it, criticized as "ill-mannered."

Because she was a mother, and Yu Er was raised by her.