The First Elder, Yi Potian, was so eager to revive the Yi family that he developed an excessive mental block, which led him to become a demon and a cripple.
Although Yi An didn't care about romantic relationships, spending all her time with Yi Guoguo, who seemed to feel wronged as if the whole world owed her something, was affecting her own state of mind. So when Lin Yao spoke up, she naturally pushed the issue to send Yi Guoguo back to Yanji.
Elder An…
Tears streamed down Yi Guoguo's face. This girl, who was originally as straightforward and capable as any man, had been reduced to a delicate, fragile figure by her emotions. Lin Yao couldn't help but sigh in dismay.
"You've completely abandoned clan rules and family precepts! How dare you speak to me now?"
Yi An's tone was even more stern. Even if he was slow to realize, he had already seen that there was a problem between Yi Fei and Yi Guoguo. This kind of thing was absolutely not allowed under the Yi family rules. If the Grand Elder found out that both of them were showing such signs, he might issue an order similar to "drowning in a pig cage".
For ancient martial arts families, being "drowned in a pig cage" is tantamount to being killed outright!
Often, traditional, established families can be extremely ruthless in their handling of certain matters.
Yi Fei's face was grim. He couldn't utter a single word, and he didn't even dare to look at Yi Guoguo. Otherwise, if he pleaded for mercy, it would confirm that the two of them were having an affair, and there would only be one fate waiting for him and Yi Guoguo: to be punished according to family rules and lose their lives.
Although Yi Fei is stronger than Yi An now, Yi An, as an elder of the Yi family, would never disregard the clan rules because of strength. Even if Yi Fei advances to the Heavenly level, he will still kill those who should be killed. There is no room for negotiation in this matter.
Moreover, with Lin Yao now in the picture, Yi Fei, who was able to create a peak Earth-level expert, will surely be able to create many more peak Earth-level experts. Yi An had no doubt about this, because he himself was showing signs of touching the peak Earth-level realm.
Yi An's wake-up call brought Yi Guoguo, who was still feeling sorry for herself, back to reality. The Yi family's rules had been memorized since childhood, but because the entire family had been focused on improving individual strength, there had been no severe punishments in the rules for many years. As a result, Yi Guoguo, as a member of the younger generation, had not paid much attention to them, or even forgotten them.
Hearing Elder Yi'an's words, he suddenly realized how serious his mistake was. Such a thing was absolutely unacceptable in the Yi family, and no one could bear the consequences.
“I deserve to die, but it is my sin that Fei Ge died because of this.”
Thinking of this, Yi Guoguo suddenly pushed back her chair, knelt on the ground, and faced Yi An. "Elder An, Guoguo knows she was wrong. Please, Elder, show leniency. I will return to Yanji tomorrow."
"Hmm, get up. As far as I know, the matter hasn't reached the point of the most severe punishment under the clan rules. You can go back to Yanji yourself. For the sake of the master, I won't tell the Grand Elder."
"Elder Xie An! Mr. Xie!" Yi Guoguo kowtowed twice on the ground, turning her body towards Lin Yao when she kowtowed the second time.
"Elder and teacher, please enjoy your meal. Guoguo, go back to your room and pack your things."
Lin Yao stared wide-eyed at everything, completely bewildered.
Although he started the whole thing, he was only angry because he saw Yi Guoguo's appearance after comparing them, and he didn't mean to make it this serious.
Yi An's behavior surprised him the most, but Yi Fei, who was also an elder of the Yi family, did not say a word from beginning to end, and did not even look at Yi Guoguo. What was going on?
"Sir, please take your time eating. I'm full. There are some ingredients in the refrigerator that need to be processed. I'll be right back."
Yi Zuojun cleverly found an excuse and quickly slipped away.
"This..." Lin Yao looked at Yi An, "What's wrong?"
“Sir, these are the Yi family rules, which you may not be aware of.” Yi An smiled at Lin Yao, his tone instantly returning to normal, as if he hadn’t just unleashed his fury.
“If Elder Fei also has this intention, according to the clan rules, the two of them will be executed directly. The Yi family will never allow such a thing to happen. If one of them is not a member of the Yi family, the punishment will not be so severe. This is something that every member of the Yi family must remember from childhood.”
"Oh, I see."
Lin Yao was speechless, thinking to himself that the rules of aristocratic families have been passed down since ancient times, and he wondered if they would be adjusted according to the changing times.
In Lin Yao's view, although such things are bad, they are not enough to warrant execution. It can only be said that the strict rules of aristocratic families have created their strict self-discipline and code of conduct, which is stricter than any law in the world.
Of course, this is closely related to the level of execution, and it seems that the Yi family's execution has now reached its peak.
"What if... I mean, what if someone like Yi Fei is unhappy in his marriage? For example, if he and his wife no longer have feelings for each other, can't he find someone else?"
Lin Yao couldn't resist probing the bottom line of the aristocratic families and spoke his mind.
"Sir, the Yi family is not heartless. If, and I mean if, Yi Fei and his wife don't get along, they can get a divorce. After the divorce, he can marry whomever he wants without being bound by the clan rules. Of course, he can't marry someone from an enemy family. Although it's not stipulated in the clan rules, the Grand Elder and we will not let him off the hook."
Yi An laughed heartily, which made Yi Fei, who was standing next to her, look very strange and couldn't even utter a word to interrupt.
"I'll get you the cactus after dinner. Once it's ready, you can take it back to Baoding. You know this stuff can't be stored. Have your men take it tonight."
Lin Yao quickly arranged work for Yi Fei. He didn't want Yi Fei and Yi Guoguo to be eliminated. Sending him back to Baoding immediately was the best way to avoid Yi Guoguo acting impulsively and causing trouble during their parting. Yi An, being so stubborn, would probably have the Grand Elder enforce the clan rules and family laws.
"Yes, sir."
Yi Fei secretly breathed a sigh of relief, thinking to himself that Guo Guo was really immature, still unable to adjust her mindset after so long.
Yi Fei had never harbored any ill intentions towards Yi Guoguo. He really didn't know what sins he had committed to end up like this.
"Have Zuo Jun put all the 'fragrances' in the cold storage into the car and take them back to reward the soldiers. There's no need to keep them here. I need to increase the amount of pills I refine during this period." Lin Yao continued to instruct, "Elder An, have Zuo Jun purchase more medicinal herbs these days. I'll try to see if I can make some new pills."
"Yes, sir."
Yi An excitedly agreed. He knew he had another chance to be a guinea pig and would naturally reap even greater benefits. For a moment, he forgot all about Yi Guoguo.
"Rebellion and tradition have never stopped clashing. I hope Yi Guoguo won't do something reckless like a moth drawn to a flame." Lin Yao thought to himself. He was powerless to change the Yi family's rules and regulations, and could only hope that Yi Guoguo would remain calm.
"Why does love affect people so much?"
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