Do Not Speak Ill of My Mother!-Chapter 704 - 634: Infuriated

The Great Elder observed Jiang Na’s poor complexion and interjected, "The Young Master was merely joking with you."

She turned to Yan Yueqing, her gaze sharp as an eagle’s. "However, Young Master, you took over Sea Star and Xingyue while in Hua Country but ignored overseas mining and banking. The Jiang Family needs a Commander, not a lone wild goose guarding the homeland."

Yan Yueqing calmly sipped her champagne, the bubbles bursting on her tongue with a slightly bitter sweetness.

This was the moment she had been waiting for.

"Great Elder." She set her glass down, the crisp clink causing everyone to hold their breath, "While inspecting the industries in Hua Country, I discovered two old affairs — the accounts of the orphanage my mother funded fifteen years ago were altered, with three billion in donations siphoned into Lowell’s overseas accounts; last year, the bereavement compensation for families of those lost in the B Sea exploration ship accident was intercepted by the foundation under the Second Elder’s name."

Her gaze swept over Jiang Wenxin’s suddenly stiff smile, "Are these acts of guarding or betrayal?"

Jiang Wenxin’s fingers dug sharply into her palm, but her face blossomed into a gentler smile. "Child, with complex accounts, mistakes are unavoidable. But you..." she softly pointed to the center of the dance floor, "A lone wild goose cannot form a flock. Women of the Jiang Family are held in high regard, but lineage continuation requires the assistance of a worthy husband. Come, meet the new talent of the Chen Family — Chen Rui."

A young man in elegant attire stepped forward from the crowd.

Graceful as bamboo, he bowed to Yan Yueqing, "Young Master. I studied in MIT’s energy department and hope to assist you in forming a Hua Country-Northern Europe new energy network. The Chen Family owns seven lithium mines in Stockholm; just nod your head..." his eyes gleamed with intent, "and the marriage alliance will be shared."

"Mr. Chen." Yan Yueqing’s smile gradually cooled, "Unfortunately, upon my recent return to the Jiang Family, I forgot to announce — I am already married in Hua Country. I sincerely apologize for the marriage alliance matter."

Chen Rui was unfazed, "I understand. But, Young Master, a marriage alliance does not conflict with your having a husband."

Jiang Wenxin smiled and explained, "The Young Master seldom returns to the Jiang Family and may not know that in our family, women take precedence. It’s been customary for a millennia to have multiple husbands."

The Fifth Elder, Jiang Catherine, added, "The family’s elders have painstakingly selected a marriage partner for you, yet with a mere ’already married,’ you dismiss it lightly. Jun Lii, born in Hua Country, is considered an insignificant tribe in the eyes of the Jiang Family; how could he be worthy of the Young Master’s position?"

Jiang Wenxin graciously supplemented, "But having another capable person for support means more strength. Over a thousand years, no Family Head hasn’t had three husbands and four consorts? Clinging to a single Hua Country husband—aren’t you cutting your own wings?"

These words seemed to be aimed at Yan Yueqing, more so pointing at Jiang Yu.

After all, the shift from having multiple husbands to one started with Jiang Yu.

This mother and daughter duo must insist on opposing the Jiang Family!

The Second Elder’s words stirred agreement among the group.

Jiang Na, despite being supported by Eric, still harbored an icy rage in her blue eyes, sharply said, "Wenxin is right! Young Master, by refusing Eric, you are breaking the bridge with Lowell. A thirty percent dry equity of the B Sea energy! Can Hua Country’s small trial measure up to that? No matter how capable Jun Lii is, he’s just a big fish in a small pond in Hua Country. The Jiang Family needs a sea dragon!"

Her words were full of superiority, belittling Hua Country as a "local fish," as if the billion-dollar investment and the new energy base were mere child’s toys.

The guests, upon hearing this, lifted their chins, imbued with a collective disdain for those "from Hua Country."

Patiently, Yan Yueqing listened, gently stroking her wrist adorned with the Star Track Bracelet. A message from Jun Lii vibrated softly, like a warm current pouring into her heart.

She surveyed the room before speaking steadily, "Honored elders, regarding the marriage alliance, I cannot comply. Let me reiterate — my husband is Jun Lii, with two sons awaiting me in Hua Country. I respect the Jiang Family’s traditions; however, my choices are not to be interfered with."

She paused, her voice turning abruptly cold, "As for Hua Country, it is not a backwater. The wind turbines at the Sea Star New Energy Base are like towering trees, plenty strong, and the Jun Family’s research vessel will reach the B Sea next week. If you deem it insignificant, then why has the Second Elder intercepted the aid funds? Why has Lowell embezzled from the orphanage funds? These ’overseas pillars’ filth was only cleansed by Hua Country’s pure stream!"

Her rebuttal, like a blade, sliced through the cloak of hypocrisy. 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

The Great Elder, Jiang Jingshu, slightly furrowed her silver brows, seemingly hit where it hurt, yet her anger intensified, "Young Master, you are too naïve! Worldly interactions are not battles to the death. Marriage alliances are bonds, a matter of trust. With you being so unyielding, how can the family remain united?"

Then she turned to Jiang Yu, speaking earnestly, "Family Head, there are only a few in the Jiang Family who insist on returning to Hua Country! Overseas is where the foundation lies!"

This statement laid bare the harsh reality — the Jiang Family’s younger generation had been immersed in overseas grandeur, viewing Hua Country as a symbol of backwardness.

Yan Yueqing felt a chill in her heart, her eyes sweeping over the elders’ faces: Jiang Wenxin’s hypocrisy, Jiang Su’s arrogance, Jiang Na’s vanity, and Jiang Jingshu’s cold pragmatism.

She suddenly realized, as her mother had said, in this enormous Jiang Family, perhaps only the two of them continued to steadfastly hold the Hua Country bloodline. The old followers of her grandmother had long disappeared amid power struggles, and the younger generation was inclining toward favor-seeking and taking pride in their overseas identity.

"Unity?" Yan Yueqing chuckled softly, her laughter tinged with a hint of sorrow, "If unity relies on marriage chains and submissiveness, then such a family isn’t worth preserving."

Taking a step forward, the hem of her dress swirled like a crane’s wing, her voice raised abruptly, "Today I refuse all of you, not because I don’t understand the ways of the world, but because — the path of Yan Yueqing isn’t paved with others’ thorns."

At the end of her words, the ballroom fell into dead silence.

The elders’ expressions turned livid...