Chapter 532: Who Is the Candidate
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
When Madame Ruan asked him if he was displeased with her, fourth grandfather panicked. Why did his sister-in-law help Ling Tianya? Just earlier, she looked like she also disliked Ling Tianya for not being able to give birth, and she said nothing against the idea of sending Ruan Lijia to the Ruan residence. Why did she change her position so fast?
Fourth grandfather thought about it and waved his hand. “Sister-in-law, why did you say that? How could I be displeased with you, I just…” Fourth grandfather wanted to say something else, but then he remembered that there were more important things to discuss today and time was of the essence. He then changed his tone. “Sister-in-law was right. Ling Tianya is still Zeyan’s wife right now and her status is clear. Lijia acted inappropriately.”
Realizing fourth grandfather’s change of tone and seeing that he was no longer pursuing justice for Lijia getting slapped, Ruan Guofu was about to interject with his disagreement. But then, he saw fourth grandfather give him a look.
Ruan Guofu remembered the ultimate goal of their visit today and decided to bite his tongue. He helped Ruan Lilijia up to sit down on the sofa and called the servants and family doctor to tend to her bleeding and swelling.
Ling Tianya stood in the middle of the living room and asked with a smile, “So, what is the reason that the elders asked to see me?”
When Ling Tianya took the initiative to ask this question, fourth grandfather glanced at Ruan Qishan before he cut to the chase, “This thing is difficult for your in-laws to speak directly to you. So, I will do it for them. You are aware of the condition of your body right now. To the Ruan Family, having heirs is of the utmost importance, especially Zeyan. He is the leader of our family, and his children are the heirs of the entire family in the future. However, as the wife of Zeyan and the young Mrs. Ruan of this family, you being not able to give birth to children is absolutely not acceptable.”
Fourth grandfather paused as he observed Ling Tianya’s reaction. Seeing that she looked normal still, he continued, “So, you are now faced with two choices. One, you can divorce Zeyan and the Ruan Family will give you a certain amount of compensation, or you can agree to let Zeyan find another woman who will have his children and extend his bloodline.”
Fourth grandfather looked at Ling Tianya coldly. “We urge you to seriously consider these two options, and thn choose one.”
w.a.n.g Yazhi started to sob. She didn’t even dare to look at Ling Tianya’s face. She couldn’t bear to see Ling Tianya’s painful expression, so she lowered her head and buried her face in her hands.
Ruan Qishan looked around awkwardly. After all he had been living with this daughter-in-law for a few months. His heart was not made of steel. Finally, at this moment, Ruan Qishan also felt uncomfortable.
However, even so, he still hoped that Ling Tianya would make a choice. It would make it easier for everyone.
Ling Tian’s eyes surveyed the several elders, and her face remained calm the whole time.
When Ling Tianya did not answer his question, fourth grandfather urged impatiently, “Are you done thinking about it? Which option are you choosing?”
Ling Tianya lowered her eyes and smiled. To those people, the look seemed to reveal an endless sadness. Yet, they heard Ling Tianya ask slowly, “I wonder if the elders have chosen a good candidate for my husband?”
When fourth grandfather heard this, he thought that Ling Tianya finally caved in. Although he felt a little disappointed that she did not choose to divorce Ruan Zeya, she was practical enough to compromise and allow another woman to come in.
Fourth grandfather exchanged a look with his two brothers, and the three men all looked pleased with themselves. Then, fourth grandfather continued. “We didn’t plan to talk to you about the candidate today. After all, you just got back from the hospital and are probably in a bad mood.”