NOVPUBChapter 1012: Chapter 1007: Completion 2_1 Chapter 1012 -1007: Completion 2_1 “I don’t understand, Grandpa.
He is practically putting you on the fire.” Oswald Wren said somewhat indignantly.
“Don’t talk nonsense.
What do you mean ‘putting on the fire’?
Do you know how many people would want to be ‘roasted’ here?” Ethan Wren laughed, then continued.
Oswald Wren paused for a moment and then fell silent.
Ethan Wren glanced at Nora Rhodes, who was following Oswald, and then suddenly said, “Nora, you have been with our family for more than just a day or two, and you have known Oswald for some time too.
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I think you are a good child.
How about you two getting married?”
The words of Ethan Wren startled both Nora Rhodes and Oswald Wren.
Once they had gathered their wits, Oswald Wren asked with a mixture of surprise and joy, “Grandpa, you agree?” Oswald naturally liked Nora Rhodes; otherwise, he would not have let her always follow him.
However, his grandfather had always been against it before.
Although Nora was from the Locke Family, she had given up all her titles within the family and was just an ordinary person, which was not enough to become the official wife of the Wren Family’s clan leader.
That is why the Wren Family would definitely not agree.
Of course, Nora had never aspired to this; she just wanted to be by Oswald’s side.
After being opposed by Ethan Wren a few times, Oswald did not continue to bring up the matter, but no one expected that there would be a turning point here.
“Hmm, what does it really matter if the families are well-matched?
From Prince Finn Lewis, I have seen many things.
Sometimes, a person’s achievements are not determined by their birth,” Ethan Wren remarked reflectively.
Upon hearing Ethan Wren mention Finn Lewis, Oswald’s expression darkened.
He didn’t have much of a liking for Finn Lewis, but he didn’t have a strong aversion either.
Some of the things Finn did were actually quite to his taste, but as everyone was young, comparing oneself to another like this would naturally make anyone’s expression sour.
“Unconvinced?” Ethan Wren, noticing the sudden shift in Oswald’s expression, asked with a smile.
“No,” Oswald shook his head gently and replied.
“Heh, it’s normal to feel that way.
You are of similar ages, but the gap between your accomplishments is vast. 𝔫𝖔𝔳𝖕𝖚𝔟.𝔠𝔬𝖒
However, once you understand the weight of what he bears, you will realize that not just anyone can achieve that.
I called you here to inform you that after this incident, I am preparing to officially pass on the position of clan leader to you, and your wedding with Nora will take place before that,” Ethan Wren said straightforwardly.
Nora was stunned for a moment, and after hesitating for a while, she couldn’t help but say, “Grand! Grandpa, is this really okay?
After he inherits the position of clan leader, then I can marry him.”
There might be only a subtle difference in timing, but there is a huge distinction between the two.
Longevity means it’s unlikely you’ll have just one woman by your side, so many have multiple wives, as long as they can handle it themselves.
The Federation has no explicit legal regulation on this.
But the one you marry after inheriting the position of clan leader can designate one or a few individuals among their descendants to be the direct successors of the family.
It’s not that all of a clan leader’s descendants are direct heirs.
And the appointment partly reflects the clan leader’s personal wishes and partly the decisions of the Elder Council.
However, if you marry before taking over the family position, no matter how many official wives you have, her status is definitely the highest, like the queen in a feudal society.
Ethan Wren’s words meant that after their marriage, Nora would assume this position.
You see, in the Federation, a clan leader’s wife is far from just a figurehead for bearing children, as in the case of ancient emperors’ harems.
The wife of a clan leader has immense authority and can even sometimes handle family affairs in his stead.
Hence, this position is extremely important, and it was unexpected for Ethan Wren to make such a direct decision.
