"Very well, go ahead. Let your daughter return; there’s no need to cause extra trouble."
Originally, this was a simple matter. A daughter worrying about her mother is perfectly natural. Ilyx didn't harbor any ulterior motives. Since Xiao Wu had already decided to follow him, there was no need to dwell on other things. Even if Tang Wutong didn't accept it, she would likely have to call him "Uncle" in the future!
But things were far from as simple as imagined. After all, Tang Wutong was currently in her rebellious phase! Tell this girl to go east, and she would insist on going west.
Chapter 149