Shocked! The Young Master's Petite Darling Is a Master of Mysteries-Chapter 484: Going Too Far

The members of the Elder Council listened to their family’s younger generation’s complaints, each with a look of hesitation on their face. "Did the representative from the Divine Clan really say that?"

The younger member of the Gu Family snorted angrily, "Could I deceive the elders? The Family Head is already in a tight spot. Please help the Family Head out of this predicament!"

The words from the young member were sincere, and the expressions on the faces of these old members of the Elder Council became quite varied.

Help the Family Head out of a predicament?

How can they help?

Should a group of old folks go to the representative of the Divine Clan and say that they disagree with changing the Family Head?

They feared the representative of the Divine Clan would simply stop their lives on this very day.

None of the old members of the Elder Council spoke, prompting the Gu Family’s messenger to urgently plead, "Elders, please come with me immediately!"

These old folks looked at each other, ultimately choosing not to be cowards.

After all, the Family Head was engaged with Xia Mian, and if they didn’t show up, the Family Head would lose face.

In the Gu Family, they still had to respect the Family Head’s dignity.

The members of the Elder Council followed the young member of the Gu Family to the reception hall.

As soon as they reached the door, it became clear to the old members that the atmosphere was off.

The entire reception hall was eerily quiet, despite four people being present, none of whom uttered a single word.

In such a strange atmosphere, the members of the Elder Council found it difficult to even take a step forward confidently.

Meanwhile, Gu Yuan, who had been waiting impatiently, immediately looked relieved upon seeing the Elder Council, gesturing to them warmly, "Elders, you’re here? Please, come in and sit!"

The smile on Gu Yuan’s face was more sincere than ever before.

The old members of the Elder Council looked at each other, each suspecting Gu Yuan harbored some insidious intentions.

But in front of outsiders, they had to maintain the dignity of the Family Head.

Thus, a few old members sat down anxiously.

Seeing the elders seated, Xia Mian lifted her eyes nonchalantly, glancing at them before speaking slowly, "The situation, the young members of your Gu Family should have told you."

"I need to see your stance now." Xia Mian’s fingers gently tapped the table, while the corners of her eyes swept lightly over the elders.

Under Xia Mian’s gaze, a few old elders couldn’t help but start shivering.

"Our stance..." the Great Elder muttered softly, turning to look at the Second Elder, Third Elder, and Fourth Elder.

The other three elders frowned tightly, without any of them making a statement.

"You remain silent, do you want me to make a decision for you?" Xia Mian chuckled lightly, her tone already tinged with impatience.

The expressions of a few of the elders turned somewhat unsightly.

Changing the Family Head in the Gu Family followed a set protocol. All requirements had to be met, followed by an evaluation from the Gu Family, before one could assume the position of Family Head.

Gu Zhi had not been with the Gu Family for long. Despite her remarkable talent, making Gu Zhi the Family Head was still unsuitable...

Especially considering Gu Zhi was that woman’s child. Although the woman had helped the Gu Family, she also left a problem that could not be resolved.

If Gu Zhi indeed became the Family Head, would it not plunge the Gu Family into irreversible disaster once more?

"Since you have no objections, it’s settled then." Xia Mian’s calm voice lingered in the reception hall, causing the expressions of those present to change again.

Having said this, Xia Mian turned her gaze towards the elders, "Is there any ceremony required for the Family Head’s succession? Go prepare it promptly!"

The elders were dumbfounded.

Why were they being led by the nose by Xia Mian?

By what right could Xia Mian, with just a few words, decide for the Gu Family?

Just because she was the eldest daughter of the Divine Clan, could she act so willfully?

"Miss Xia, isn’t this inappropriate?" The Great Elder narrowed his old eyes, his tone carrying a hint of dissatisfaction.

Xia Mian raised her eyebrows, looking at the Great Elder with a half-smile, "Inappropriate? Is that your opinion, or the opinion of the entire Elder Council?"

Before Xia Mian could press further, the other elders had already conceded almost immediately, "Please quell your anger, Miss! We shall proceed according to your wishes!"

The Second Elder, Third Elder, and Fourth Elder all showed significant changes in expression.

Xia Mian intended for Gu Zhi to be the Family Head, so they complied with her wishes.

The immediate task was to pacify Xia Mian. As for what would happen to the Gu Family under Gu Zhi’s leadership, that was not a concern for the present moment.

The Great Elder turned his head, his expression becoming quite complex.

What did these old folks say?

Proceed according to Xia Mian’s wishes?

Have they capitulated?

Although the Great Elder’s face was full of reluctance, with his companions already turning against him, persisting seemed meaningless.

Gu Yuan listened to the words of the three elders, his brows furrowing tightly.

Evidently, he had not expected the three elders to submit to Xia Mian’s wishes without any resistance!

However, having called the Elder Council over was his idea, and if he stood up to oppose now, it would be akin to slapping his own face.

Gu Yuan’s expression fluctuated, as he remained silent.

Xia Mian, on the other hand, smiled as she looked at the Second Elder, "What processes are needed for the succession of the Family Head? Would you please assist Gu Zhi with them?"

Having said this, Xia Mian’s gaze lingered on the Second Elder.

Under such scrutiny, the Second Elder felt utterly uncomfortable.

Swallowing nervously, the Second Elder stood up and nodded lightly to Gu Zhi, "Miss, please come with me."

Following her recognition within the Gu Family, Gu Yuan rearranged the order of the younger members based on age. Gu Zhi was now recognized as the second young lady of the Gu Family.

Being pointed out by the Second Elder, Gu Zhi stood up gracefully, casting a casual glance at Gu Yuan, "Then I shall go through the procedures first."

Gu Yuan’s expression was grim, his lips tightly bitten, as he remained silent.

The Second Elder led Gu Zhi out the door.

Xia Mian and Lu Zechuan remained in the reception hall, casually eating fruit, seemingly unaware or uncaring of the surrounding tension.

The elders, being aged, were uncomfortable with the intimacy of the young couple, yet they dared not provoke them, forcing themselves to focus internally, pretending to be sculptures, avoiding attention to the couple.

The Second Elder left with Gu Zhi, and after a significant period, they had yet to return.

Xia Mian could not help but narrow her eyes slightly. 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

During her acknowledgment within the Divine Clan, it took far less time than this. Gu Zhi was merely taking over a Family Head position, a matter involving ancestral worship and ceremonial procedures. Why was she taking so long to return?

Xia Mian began to have a vague sense of foreboding.

As she contemplated whether to check outside, a commotion suddenly erupted.

Xia Mian’s expression immediately turned cold, whereas Gu Yuan’s face revealed a subtle sense of relief that was almost imperceptible.