Chapter 174 A Slip of the Tongue

“Yueni!” Third Grandaunt held her in her arms.

“Please don’t be angry with all your uncles and me, especially your First Uncle. Now I realized his good intention.”

“Mother, what are you talking about?”

“My child, listen to me. From now onward, your life doesn’t belong to you anymore. Your body is sustained by our clansmen’s lives and expectations. You’re the hope of the Shen Family and the key to the continuation of our existence. The elderlies are hoping that you will lead the Shen Family to walk out of the village and be prosperous once again.”

“Mother, you think I can do it?” Shen Xingyue asked nervously.

“I, your late First Uncle and the uncles here affirmed that you could do it. With our support, surely you can accomplish it!”

“Yes!” Zihe Taoist said immediately, “I think you can do it, too. Yueni, please don’t worry. I’ll protect you and support you even if I have to die!”

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