Evil Emperor's Wild Consort - chapter-424

If a genius like that were still alive, how powerful would she have
become now?

But the student has surpassed the master. Dongfang Yu’s daughter now has
far more grace than she had that year.

Even her luck seemed to be far better than hers.

“Elder Changjin, that’s where you’re wrong,” Dongfang Linli sneered, “I
don’t think that this girl has any abilities to deserve this position! So
what if she is the Master of the Hundred Herb Hall? So what if she is a
Martial Emperor? When the Three Great Authorities select talent, they
don’t merely judge them based on their power. Do you all really think
that the Three Great Authorities can put up with her savage attitude?
I’ve long heard of her bloodthirsty nature, there are so many departed
spirits who demand vengeance for their grievances in her hands. If we
allow her to be a part of the Dongfang family, disaster will soon follow.”

His voice paused before continuing, “I am thinking for the sake of the
Dongfang family. Master, it’s impossible for you to study this in your
free time and to destroy the Dongfang family for the sake of an
insignificant woman!”

Dongfang Linli’s words were spoken as if he were devoted to a
righteousness that inspires reverence. He would never admit that his
prejudice towards Gu Ruoyun was all because he was trying to avenge his
daughter!

Who asked that damned girl to resist Yan’er’s orders to boldly! He
thought. She’d caused the faultless Yan’er to be forced into letting go
of her post as the general.

“Bringing disaster to the Dongfang family, I wonder if you’re talking
about me?”

A small chuckle was heard from outside the door. Then, the meeting room
door was slowly pushed open and a girl dressed in green robes with a calm
air appeared in the doorway. Next to her was a peerless silver-haired man
whose eyes swept indifferently across the hall before placing his gaze on
the young girl next to him.

Dongfang Linli frowned and scoffed coldly, “This is the meeting hall, who
gave you permission to enter? You’re certainly a wild girl with no
upbringing or knowledge of etiquette at all!”

“I’m the one who asked her to come here. Are you unhappy with my
decision?”

A stern voice suddenly rang aloud in his ear. The tone held a thick sense
of annoyance and anger, causing Dongfang Linli to tremble.

He slowly turned around and simpered, “Seeing as it’s your decision,
Master, then I will allow them to stay by the side and listen. Only, it
seems that you’ve forgotten the rules of the Dongfang family. Outsiders
are not allowed to participate in a Dongfang family meeting!”

As he spoke, Dongfang Linli purposely emphasized the word ‘outsiders’.

“That’s right, Elder Linli is right. Master, as the Head of the family,
you must set a good example. Otherwise, how could you be fair to everyone
else?”

“Master, Elder Linli was only thinking for the sake of the Dongfang
family. Please, Master, don’t forget the rules of the Dongfang family.”

Upon hearing Dongfang Linli’s words, the old men who have always followed
him closely subserviently nodded their heads and spoke up.

“Are you truly doing this for the sake of the Dongfang family or are you
trying to avenge your daughter?” Master Dongfang’s clever eyes glanced
coldly at Dongfang Linli. He then turned his gaze to Gu Ruoyun, “Little
girl, I’ve asked you here because there is still one more thing that I
wish to discuss with you. I want to change your surname to Dongfang. What
do you think?”

Gu Ruoyun raised an eyebrow, “I refuse.”

“Why?”

A slow, angry, flame began to burn from within Master Dongfang. Does this
girl really not know my reasons for allowing her to change her surname?

If her surname was Dongfang, we’ll see if these old farts would dare to
continue sprouting more nonsense!

“Honestly, I have no feelings towards the Gu Family, but…” Gu Ruoyun
paused, then continued, “Gu Tian is my father, Gu Shengxiao is my
brother! They both carry the Gu name, so I’m Gu Ruoyun!”