Thus, Sun Zhiyuan and Madam Sun, each with their own ulterior motives, reached a consensus and decided to marry Tang Zhaodi, the eldest daughter of the Tang family, as the third concubine of the Sun family.

According to Madam Sun, it was just a matter of taking a concubine, and since she was a country girl, it would be enough to just bring her into the house as a token gesture.

But Sun Zhiyuan didn't want to mistreat Zhaodi, nor did he want the Lu family to look down on him, so he insisted on holding a grand celebration.

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Madam Sun was known for spoiling her child, so she naturally couldn't argue with Sun Zhiyuan and had no choice but to do as he said and go through with the grand betrothal ceremony.

Sun Zhiyuan thought that the bigger the entourage he made, the more glorious the Tang family would be, and the rumors that attacked him would naturally fall apart.

When the matchmaker arrived at Juxianlou with a large entourage, Zhaodi was completely bewildered. Didn't Lu Tianyu say he wouldn't force her? Could he wait until she let her guard down?

Later, when Zhao Di saw the character "Sun" on the dowry boxes, she realized that the visitors were from the Sun family, not the Lu family.

However, apart from exchanging a few words with the young master of the Sun family when renting the shop, I have had no further contact with him. What exactly is going on?

Before Zhao Di could figure it out, the matchmaker said with a smile, "Miss Zhao Di, I've come to propose marriage on behalf of the Sun family!"

Before Zhao Di could speak, Xu Lanzhi had Si Di take her away. She stepped forward and said:

"This old woman must have made a mistake. My daughter has no connection with the Sun family!"

The old woman said, "This must be Madam Xu. No wonder people say that the seven Tang sisters are all exceptionally beautiful; they all take after Madam Xu."

"Madam Xu, once the betrothal gifts are accepted, and the Sun family celebrates with drums and gongs to welcome their daughter, the Sun and Tang families will be one family. How can you say there's no connection between them?"

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Xu Lanzhi didn't want to play games with the matchmaker, so she said directly, "My daughter has no plans to marry yet, so I can only disappoint the Sun family's kindness. Please leave, nanny!"

The matchmaker never expected to be turned away. The Sun family was a prominent family in Huaiyuan County. Although the Tang family had become wealthy, marrying young master Sun Zhiyuan was something many girls dreamed of.

The matchmaker assumed that Xu Lanzhi thought the betrothal gifts were too small, and hurriedly said with a smile, "Madam Xu, these betrothal gifts were personally selected by Old Madam Sun. Please take a look."

After saying this, he ordered his men to open the boxes. Inside were two boxes of glittering silver ingots, two boxes of dazzling jewelry, six boxes of precious silks and satins, and countless other small items.

The onlookers were stunned. Even when the Sun family married their first wife, they weren't this generous. Everyone was extremely envious.

Xu Lanzhi didn't even glance at it, and said, "We are from a humble family in the countryside, and we really dare not presume to marry into the Sun family. We are sorry!"

After Madam Xu finished speaking, her face darkened, and she said, "Someone, show the guest out!"

The matchmaker immediately provoked, saying, "Madam Xu, today everyone in Huaiyuan County probably knows that the Sun family has come to propose marriage. With the Sun family's status and position, how can they accept being rejected? Madam Xu, please think it over!"

Xu Lanzhi sneered and said, "The Sun family came to propose marriage out of the blue. Did they even ask for our opinion? What, just because they have some power, do they want to force my daughter to be their concubine? Although we are a small business, we are not someone that anyone can control. I'm telling you right now, my daughter will not marry!"

After Xu Lanzhi finished speaking, she instructed the shop assistants to carry all the betrothal gifts outside and see the guests off.

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The matchmaker hadn't expected to encounter such a tough opponent. She then remembered that the man in question, Sun Zhiyuan, had also come. She'd been busy all day, but he hadn't even shown his face. So, the matchmaker said in a high-pitched tone:

“I’m just a gofer. Although the Sun family is taking a concubine, they intend to elevate your family. Not only is the dowry generous, but even Young Master Sun has come in person. This is such a great honor. Madam Xu, please don’t be confused.”

After saying that, he pulled Sun Zhiyuan, who was hiding in the crowd, forward and said, "Young Master Sun, what are you doing hiding in the back? Come and pay your respects to your mother-in-law!"

Sun Zhiyuan didn't know where his confidence came from. He thought that as long as his family offered betrothal gifts, there was no marriage that couldn't be arranged. Moreover, he was making such a big show of it to give his family face, so everything would definitely fall into place.

But Xu Lanzhi refused him outright. He was about to say something when Xu Lanzhi glared at him with eyes as sharp as knives. For some reason, he felt inexplicably guilty and dared not go forward again.

Now that the matchmaker had dragged him out, the dignified young master of the Sun family could no longer cower in fear, so he mustered his courage and said:

"Madam Xu, I have fallen in love with Miss Zhaodi at first sight and have come here specifically to propose marriage, so that we may be united in marriage!"

Xu Lanzhi spoke disdainfully to the greasy Sun Zhiyuan: "Young Master Sun, as I just said, although we are a humble family, we would never allow our daughter to marry someone as a concubine. Not even the most prominent family would do that!"

Sun Zhiyuan was turned away and felt embarrassed. He felt that Zhao Di had always been very polite to him, so he must have feelings for him. He said, "Madam Xu, whether or not you are willing is up to Zhao Di."

Xu Lanzhi had always thought Sun Zhiyuan was a sensible person, but she never expected him to do something so shameless.

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Luckily, I was there today, which allowed me to send Zhao Di away and avoid making her feel awkward. This guy actually wanted Zhao Di to say whether she was willing or not. It was simply too much.

Xu Lanzhi glared angrily and said, "Young Master Sun, this is an arranged marriage, and as your mother, I disagree. Let's call it quits. You should go back now and not humiliate yourself!"

"Madam Xu, you know my mother's temper. If you refuse this marriage today, you will be going against the Sun family, and it will probably cause a lot of trouble in the future!"

When Sun Zhiyuan said this, he really just wanted to give a reminder and had no intention of threatening anyone. But when Xu Lanzhi heard these words, it sounded like a coup!

Xu Lanzhi sneered, "No matter how domineering your Sun family is, can they be above the heavens? My daughter will never be a concubine! Guards, throw her out!"

At Xu Lanzhi's command, the shop assistants began to chase people away. Sun Zhiyuan shouted into the room, "Miss Zhaodi, come out and say something! I know those rumors have troubled you. I've come today to propose marriage, hoping to marry you in a grand and glorious way, so that people know that what they're saying is all baseless, and that you're not unwanted!"

Zhao Di was furious inside the house, even tearing one of her handkerchiefs. She knew her mother was trying to protect her, so she stayed inside and didn't come out. But Sun Zhiyuan's words became more and more outrageous.

He was clearly putting himself in a very difficult position, yet he insisted it was for his own good. Zhao Di couldn't stand it anymore, so she opened the door, her eyes red, and said:

"Young Master Sun, I believe I have never offended you, so why do you go to such lengths to humiliate me?"

Last time, we inexplicably got into a fight with Young Master Lu in my restaurant. Knowing we were outnumbered, we swallowed our anger and didn't go to your residence to complain. How could you escalate things further and cause such a farce!

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Sun Zhiyuan was completely confused: "Miss Zhaodi, I don't mean to humiliate you. I'm here to propose marriage with all my heart. The reason I'm making such a big show is not to show off, but to shut up those who are gossiping about you. Don't worry, I will definitely treat you well!"

Zhao Di said coldly, "Young Master Sun, according to you, my Tang family should be grateful to you. You've made such a big show of it, so self-righteous. Have you ever asked me if I'm willing? Do you think everyone wants to marry into your Sun family?"

Sun Zhiyuan felt as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over his face. Only his mother, Madam Sun, had ever asked him whether he liked any of the girls in the family or whether he thought he was good enough for any of the young ladies. She had never thought about whether others would think he was good enough for her.

Sun Zhiyuan was taken aback and said, "Don't you want Zhaodi?"

Zhao Di sneered, "If I can't get married, I'll naturally find a nunnery, shave my head, and become a nun. Why bother Young Master Sun with this?"

At this moment, Tang Qiqi, who was at the construction site, rushed over upon hearing the news. She grabbed a stick and started hitting Sun Zhiyuan, yelling, "Sun Zhiyuan, why don't you take a piss and look at yourself in the mirror? You're like a toad trying to eat swan meat! Get out of here!"

Seeing that Xiao Qi had taken action, Nian Di and Pan Di also came to help. The sisters worked together and drove Sun Zhiyuan and the matchmaker out.

Sun Zhiyuan was taken aback by Zhao Di's words and hadn't quite recovered yet, only muttering to himself, "So she never really liked me!"