Chapter 9 She is a Withered Flower and a Broken Branch

Ning Father had always valued the family's reputation. Ning Xia's actions back then were simply the greatest blot on the Ning Family's escutcheon. Had it not been for the deceased old patriarch's intervention, he would have beaten her to death rather than merely casting her and her daughter out of the family.

Although the senior wife was extremely unwilling, she did not dare to defy Ning Father. Filled with jealousy, Ning Wei couldn't hold back anymore, "Dad, even if you forbid us from mentioning it, facts are facts. Ning Xia has long been a woman of ill repute. How could Young Master Bo possibly want her? In the end, it'll be nothing but a futile joy! Perhaps, it might even offend Young Master Bo!"

Even if she couldn't have it, she would never let Ning Xia get it! Never would she allow Ning Xia to step on her head!

Her words indeed caused Ning Father to waver. Although few people knew about that incident back then, and he had thoroughly covered it up, Ning Xia was indeed no longer pure. If this offended Young Master Bo, it would be a loss that far outweighed the gain.

Ning Father hesitated, and Ning Mother panicked. It was hard enough to have a chance to return to the old house and compete with the senior wife; she couldn't lose this opportunity just like that.

She stepped forward and said to Ning Father, "My lord, with the current state of medical science, restoring Xiaoxia's purity is not a difficult task. As long as we all keep our lips sealed, Young Master Bo will definitely be unaware of the past events."

Ning Mother even cast a meaningful glance at the senior wife and her company before continuing, "For Young Master Bo to take a fancy to our Xiaoxia is such an honor and a rare opportunity. Once Xiaoxia marries over, she'll enjoy endless wealth and honor, and won't our Ning Family rise with the tide? My lord, you must think this over!"

"Slut, don't you bewitch my lord! My lord, you must not believe her words!" the senior wife rebuked angrily.

Ning Mother paid no mind to the senior wife and directly clung to Ning Father's arm, her voice both tender and gentle, "My lord, what do you think?"

Indeed, the prospect of establishing a connection with the Bo Family was what everyone dreamt of, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. After pondering for just a few seconds, Ning Father ultimately couldn't resist the temptation.

"Fine, I'll leave Xiaoxia to you. As for the others…" His cold gaze swept over the senior wife and the others with a clear warning in his voice, "Keep your mouths shut. Anyone who dares to reveal the slightest information will not be spared lightly."

His gaze then returned to Ning Xia, who had been standing silently in place, and his smile suddenly became extraordinarily tender, "Xiaoxia, just peacefully be the bride-to-be. Dad will handle everything else for you. I'm your solid support!"

That smile made Ning Xia's skin crawl all at once and filled her with an extreme chill.

Her lifetime's happiness was at stake, yet they hadn't bothered to ask her opinion or consider her feelings, as if she was merely an object to be auctioned off to the highest bidder!

Her mother even came up with such a despicable trick as making her another hymen!

But was Ning Xia someone they could manipulate at will? Whoever wanted to marry the tyrant could go ahead; she certainly wouldn't jump into the fire pit herself.

However, given the tyrant's temperament, he wouldn't allow anyone to defy his will, unless... she could find a way to make him reject her of his own accord!

Ning Xia's dark eyes spun around, and suddenly, she thought of something, her lips curving into a small, upward smile!