Chapter 1547: Chapter 1527: The Decline of the Family

The Old Madam slightly frowned. Although she didn’t fully understand what had happened, she knew quite well the temperament of her children and grandchildren.

Regarding the rumors that had been spreading like wildfire around the city, she couldn’t believe that these two hadn’t been involved at all.

Moreover, after the birthday banquet, the brother and sister had talked deep into the night, and it was easy to imagine what they might be planning.

Miss Shiliu and Mr. Shiyi are both exceptionally charming, a perfect couple. It’s only human nature to have feelings for them.

Besides, Du Lanming and Du Yuwei are siblings, discussing these matters could be beneficial in the future.

And it wasn’t just Du Yuwei who had designs on Mr. Shiyi; all of the unmarried and eligible young ladies of the Du Family dressed beautifully, though none were as brilliant as Du Yuwei. Even those not from the Du Family were not unaffected. After all, the allure of the Sect far exceeded that of the Royal Family. Even marrying a Prince would at most make her a princess. Becoming a princess only brought fine clothes and food. But joining the Sect offered the possibility of becoming a Cultivator. Luxuries need life to enjoy, and while ordinary beauty fades with time, a Cultivator can maintain youthful looks. For women, how could this not be tempting?

That’s why they didn’t send anyone to interfere, but since then, things had started to become strange.

"What did you do in secret to deal with them?" The Old Madam wasn’t completely blind.

If she became disoriented whenever something happened, how could she have thrived among many wives and concubines to become the unique authority in the Du Residence?

Not only did Old Master Du pass away from the hardship, but even the concubines died one by one without exception.

How could such a person be ordinary?

With a bit of thought, she understood that these two must have done something excessive to be so countered.

However, weren’t the members of the Sect supposed to be indifferent to fame and fortune? Why would they treat them like this? This... was puzzling to her.

The siblings, startled by the Old Madam’s stern voice, instinctively exchanged nervous glances, unsure if they should speak or how to do so.

"Fufu, bring the Madam!" Seeing the exchanged glances, the Old Madam instantly foresaw the complexity of the matter and commanded to the maidservant nearby: "Come to Pine and Cypress Garden immediately!"

The young maid departed with the command.

Shortly after, Madam Du hurriedly arrived, accompanied by Old Master Du, who was equally frazzled.

They were distressed by the rampant rumors and were at a loss. It was just then that the Old Madam summoned them, making them realize that the matter had reached her ears, causing their hearts to race, though they calmed enough to rush over.

However, they found the protagonists of the rampant rumor kneeling on the ground, with their daughter also kneeling, unable to stop shedding tears.

"Mother, what’s the meaning of this..." Old Master Du quickly asked.

"Ask your beloved children! If the Du Family falls like this, how can I face our ancestors?" The Old Madam lamented, holding her forehead, appearing feeble.

"What happened? Why are you here, Yuwei?" Old Master Du frowned, looking at his kneeling children, his expression heavy.

Madam Du directly approached to support the Old Madam, softly comforting her while rubbing her head to ease her discomfort.

This elderly woman’s blood could surge with even the smallest mishandling, potentially causing her to faint.

The Old Madam of the Du Family was considered a treasure among their household, known by the older ladies of several noble clans.

"Father..." Du Yuwei hesitated slightly, but under Old Master Du’s stern gaze, eventually recounted the story of seeking a proposal with Miss Shiliu, involving a Matchmaker, and getting rejected.

Old Master Du staggered back two steps, incredulously staring at his children: "You! How could you dare!"

The Old Madam took a deep breath: "That’s not even the worst of it."

Upon hearing, the muscles on Old Master Du’s face twitched uncontrollably: "What else?" He looked at his children, whom he usually adored, now wishing he could send them back to Madam Du’s womb!

"Second Brother planned to pressure Luo Shiliu into marrying him, so he hired a few Storytellers..." Du Yuwei, seeing her usually loving father’s severe gaze, felt she had made a grave mistake this time.

Upon hearing Du Yuwei’s words, Old Master Du fell backward, sitting down on the ground, his finger trembling as he pointed at the two, unable to utter a single word.

"Father, Second Brother and I realized we were wrong, but they were ungrateful..." Du Yuwei, frightened by Old Master Du’s appearance, rushed to help him up, tears sparkling as they fell.

No matter what happened in the past, even if she angered his favorite concubine, as long as she cried like this, it would be fine.

She understood well that tears were a woman’s greatest weapon.

However, she now felt a tinge of regret. She could have used Nine Heavens Pavilion’s influence to marry into a good family, but now it was all ruined. She didn’t even know what kind of family she could hope to marry into... Instantly, she bore hatred toward Luo Shiliu and the Nine Heavens Pavilion.

Old Master Du pushed Du Yuwei away, retreating two steps, slouching onto a nearby chair, his voice trembling: "Get out!"

Du Yuwei looked at Old Master Du incredulously, her tears forgotten, staring blankly at him: "Father, what did you just say?"

"I said, you both get out!" Old Master Du, his blood boiling with anger, turned red, his eyes bloodshot: "I, Du Yuan, have no children like you!" 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚

Hearing Old Master Du’s words, Du Yuwei’s face was filled with shock: "Father, how could you say that to us?"

On the ground, Du Lanming, who dared not speak, also stared at Old Master Du in disbelief.

The siblings were raised in the palm of Old Master Du’s hand, never lacking anything in the residence, even when other siblings didn’t have. Yet now, they were struck by shock at such words.

Was this the father who cherished and protected them so dearly?

No, it couldn’t be!