Blossom In Adversity - Vol. 2

C378. Fallen Aristocrat?

Chapter 378: Fallen Aristocrat?

Over on the other side, Wei Ruxi had already been helped out of the coffin by the servants. Clutching the one person he could rely on—his grandmother—he didn’t even bother to lift his head and immediately shouted, "I don’t admire her at all. What is she, just a fallen aristocrat? Carry her inside and make her my concubine. Let's see if I’m even a little impressed."

The room went dead silent.

Fallen aristocrat?

Was he talking about the Hua family?

Those who had gathered to watch this spectacle were either servants sent by someone or people with enough guts or connections to be there. Among them, there were even scholars who had followed the gossip about Hua Zhi.

At that moment, everyone was in shock. How dare he call the Hua family "fallen aristocrats"?

Before they could fully process what was going on, Hua Zhi flashed a smile, but it was one of those smiles that felt colder the more you looked at it.

"Even fallen aristocrats have their pride," she said. "Don’t worry, Mr. Wei, even if my Hua family runs out of rice, we’d never go crawling to your Wei family for help. Let me remind you, Mr. Wei, that when we choose a son-in-law, it’s based on things like scholarly achievements, noble character, or at the very least, a respectable family background. So, tell me, Mr. Wei, what makes you think you qualify?"

"Pfft..." A laugh broke out, quickly followed by a wave of laughter that seemed to ripple through the room.

Flushed with embarrassment, Wei Chengxi shoved his grandmother aside and stormed toward Hua Zhi, but it was too late—his path was already blocked by the children and the coffin bearers who had gotten in the way.

Zhu Ziwen quickly dismounted, but he was too late.

Just when everyone assumed Hua Zhi was about to be outmatched, the twenty-three children under her protection all sprang into action, showing off the martial arts moves they’d learned from a teacher. They bared their teeth, eyes locked on Wei Chengxi, and even Zeng Han stepped forward, chest puffed out.

Hua Zhi, once at the front, had now been pushed to the back, but she was surrounded by her brothers, each one protecting her fiercely.

It was a heart-wrenching sight.

Once a proud and prosperous family, the Hua family had fallen to such a state that even the youngest knew the importance of standing up for themselves and each other.

If anyone ever dared to call the Hua family a fallen aristocracy, they’d be sorely mistaken. The Hua family could never truly fall. After all, the strength of a family isn't defined by its elders—it's the youth that matter.

At that moment, Wei Chenzhe’s voice cut through the tension. "Absurd! Go to the ancestral hall and kneel!"

Hua Zhi swallowed her bitterness, turned to look at Wei Chengxi, still stubbornly standing his ground, and said coolly, “The Wei family has exceptional family values, and I’ve learned that much.”

Wei Chenzhe could barely contain his frustration. He shot a glare at his son, ready to smooth things over, but then Hua Zhi, ever composed, gave a calculated bow. “My grandfather always taught me that when facing adversity, it’s unwise to chase after a fleeting moment of bravery. Sometimes, taking a step back opens up limitless possibilities. I will leave these coffins here.”

“...”

On the sidelines, Zhu Ziwen couldn’t help but smirk. Without her grandfather’s wisdom, she might have seriously considered dumping the coffins right at their doorstep!