Avenge For Love novel Chapter 40

When they saw him, everyone was dumbstruck other than Wu Xingxie. She simply smiled under veil to let things play out.

Nobody said a word as Wu Xuan stepped inside and walked up to the empty space in the middle of the hall. As the only "legitimate" son, he greeted his parents, uncles and aunts before taking a seat next to Wu Xingxie.

Wu Dingxiang was the first to come back as he stared at the boy. He looked completely different from the last time he saw him!

Before, he was sickly pale and very thin. Now, the boy looked healthier, almost to the point he was unrecognizable.

"I-Is this really Wu Xuan?" Wu Yunxia could not believe his eyes. How could someone change so much in a short amount of time?

The others in the room felt the same way.

That Wu Xuan couldn't even get up from his bed before, how could he stand on his own now?

"Second Brother, we have not seen each other often so how could you know how much my health has improved?" Wu Xuan asked in all seriousness. It was a well known fact that they didn't see each other so no one could answer his question.

Noticing the tension between the two males, Wu Dingxiang changed the topic.

"Anyways, the reason for this meeting is to discuss the upcoming events this month.

As you know, the Mid-Autumn Festival is one of them. I want everyone to work hard in preparing the event in the capital."

Although some were listening, they were still amazed by Wu Xuan's sudden change and kept glancing at the young boy.

"Father, Yun'er has a suggestion." Wu Yunxia spoke up politely.

"Say it." Wu Dingxiang gestured for him to speak.

"The Mid-Autumn Festival is celebrated throughout the entire empire. Buxiu has always been feared by neighboring nations. Why don't we invite important officials from surrounding nations to let the experience the festival?"

Wu Yunxia proudly suggested with a smug face.

Madam Wu agreed with him and added,

"My Lord, Yun'er is correct. We can show them that the Buxiu empire is not just about conquest. After all, we also have our important beliefs and traditions."

Wu Dingxiang nodded in agreement,

"I will surely mention this to the emperor."

"However, this is a risky task, who knows what may happen." Xi Zhuhong interrupted, causing everyone to look at the woman.

Wu Yunxia glared at the concubine but forced a smile to hide his disdain.

"Of course I know, Lady Xi."

Something flashed in Wu Xingxie's eyes at the mention of Princess Shuchun.

It was on her 13th birthday that the emperor decided to give her to Wu Yunxia. She didn't know the princess personally but after Wu Yunxia married her, she tried to lead a simple life. Wu Xingxie recalled that unlike her brothers who were involved in the power struggle, she was just trying to live peacefully without choosing sides.

She didn't know how things were going to be this time so Wu Xingxie formed a plan that would prove beneficial to her.

The family meeting went on with discussions about various topics.

The last and final topic was the one Wu Xingxie had been waiting for.

"As for the final topic, I'm sure you all know Yun'er and Xingxie are both at the age where they should be married."

Wu Dingxiang stated in a stern voice.

"That's right, Xingxie is a well known beauty, many men from other family want her hand in marriage." Madam Wu smiled although her words were only because she wanted Wu Xingxie to move out the estate.

"Mother, this daughter has never been outside the estate since I was little. If the young masters only want to marry for my looks, isn't that too shallow?" Wu Xingixe's sharp words caused Madam Wu to lose her temper.

"You!-" Before she could retaliate, her husband's glare reminded her not to make a scene in front of so many people.

"Eldest Miss is right. My Lord, the Eldest Miss hasn't even met any of the other young from other families, how can she marry so soon?" Xi Zhuhong expressed her thoughts. She knew of Madam Wu's intentions so of course she couldn't let it happen.