Although Yan Qingxue sometimes acts recklessly, disregarding ethics and doctrines, and doing things her own way, it doesn't mean she's brainless.
She couldn't win against that little bitch Yan Linglong, mainly because her father favored Yan Linglong. Yan Linglong listened to everything she said, and her words were worthless to her father.
However, Yan Linglong has no say in this matter of marriage; don't forget she has a powerful mother to rely on.
You think you can mess with that little bitch Yan Linglong? Ha, you're dreaming.
With Yan Qingxue's mother taking action, Yan Shanxing was indeed in for a tough time. When he saw Zhao Shi standing in front of him with a stern face, he immediately backed down and hurriedly went forward to greet her.
"Madam is here! Madam, what brings you here?"
Zhao sneered, a mocking smile playing on her lips.
"Why did I come here? If I hadn't come, you two father and daughter would have conspired to sell my Xiaoxue, wouldn't you?"
Yan Shanxing's expression froze, and he hurriedly explained, "Madam, how could that be? What do you mean by selling Xiaoxue?"
I was just thinking that Qingxue is of marriageable age, and look at the He family's social standing. Although it's not high, they are very wealthy. Their wealth is enough for Qingxue to marry into a wealthy family and enjoy a life of luxury.
Moreover, this is a marriage of convenience for Qingxue; once she marries into the family, she'll be treated with respect and honor. In any case, this is a good outcome for her.
Zhao's eyes narrowed. It seemed that what Xiaoxue said was true. She had only just begun to probe when Yan Shanxing had already poured out everything on his mind.
"Oh? Is that so? In that case, let's marry Linglong off to that family. Such a good family should be given to Linglong. Haven't you always doted on Linglong the most?"
Yan Shanxing's smile was stiff.
“Look at you, Madam, talking nonsense again. How could I possibly marry Linglong off to him? How old is Linglong? She’s far from coming of age. She’s not a good match for the young master of the He family. The age gap is too big.”
Zhao glanced at Yan Shanxing, her eyes darkening, her voice laced with sarcasm.
"So Qingxue would be a good match if she married him? The difference in social status is too great. Why don't you mention that?"
The age gap is too big, they're not a good match. They'll be fine after a couple of years, they'll grow up eventually. But the difference in their social standing is too great, how can we bridge that gap?
Are you expecting him to rise from a merchant family to a prestigious one?
Yan Shanxing: "..."
Yan Linglong smiled slightly, stepped forward, and stood calmly in front of Zhao Shi, raising her head and facing Zhao Shi with a proper smile.
"Mother, please don't be angry. Let Father explain the situation properly. It's not as simple as you think. It concerns the commercial street in Jincheng, which is why Father is a little anxious."
Actually, this was the idea I gave to my father, so you can't blame him. If you want to blame someone, blame me.
Yan Shanxing glanced at Yan Linglong with satisfaction. As expected of his well-behaved daughter, whom he had raised with his own hands, she was sensible and knew what was important.
"Hmph, don't rush, take it one step at a time. Do you think you can escape? What kind of terrible idea is this? Don't think I don't know you were the one who instigated it."
Only a little slut like you could come up with such a ridiculous idea.
"Since this idea came from you, then you may marry him." Zhao's attitude towards Yan Linglong was completely different from Yan Shanxing's; she showed Yan Linglong absolutely no respect.
Yan Linglong was naturally aware of Zhao's attitude towards her, and she was already used to such words. She didn't feel embarrassed or ashamed at all. When she heard Zhao say this, she calmly curled the corner of her mouth.
“Mother, have you forgotten? My status is not something that our City Lord’s Mansion can decide on its own. My marriage needs the approval of the royal family. After all, I have been granted the status of a princess. If I were to marry casually, it would be a loss of face for the royal family in the capital.”
"Aren't we slapping the royal family in the face? Even someone like you, Mother, who comes from one of the thirteen noble families, can't go against the royal family."
Yan Linglong's voice was youthful and gentle, but her words were anything but tactful, a blatant slap in the face to the Zhao family.
With your prestigious family background, do you think you can overpower the royal family? She's a princess, after all! Why would she just marry a merchant?
Oh!
It's amazing that my mother could come up with this.
Although the thirteen noble families are considered equals to the royal family in terms of prestige, the royal family is still the primary authority, with the thirteen noble families playing a secondary role.
Moreover, although the thirteen prestigious families seem to be on par with the royal family, Zhao's identity is merely that of a legitimate daughter from a collateral branch of one of the thirteen prestigious families.
This branch line is naturally inferior to the main line.
He's just using the name of the Thirteen Famous Sects to bully others. If it weren't for the reputation of these Thirteen Famous Sects, how could Father have ever been so respectful to Mother and always had to be mindful of her feelings?
Zhao's face was cold and ugly. Xiaoxue was right. This little brat was too arrogant now. This little brat was trying to put her down in her words. She absolutely could not let this wretched girl stand on her head and piss herself.
If they dare to disregard her now, what will they do in the future? Will they turn the city lord's mansion upside down?
"When did it become your place, a concubine's daughter, to arrange my marriage? Since ancient times, marriage has been decided by parents and matchmakers. How dare you overstep your bounds?"
By what right do you assume the role of the legitimate daughter of a noble family?
"Guards, drag this ill-mannered brat away and lock her up. Let her reflect on her actions!" Zhao's face turned completely cold as she gritted her teeth and spat out the sentence.
Do you think she can't handle the thirteen prestigious families? Ha, her reputation as one of the thirteen prestigious families is no joke.
If the difference between a prestigious family and an ordinary family is merely a matter of title.
The difference between those thirteen prestigious families and ordinary prestigious families is not just in rank and title, but in true power.
The difference in status between the thirteen prestigious families and ordinary prestigious families is not as simple and clear as the difference between prestigious families and ordinary aristocratic families.
Ordinary noble families are just like the city lord's mansion right now!
The reason why the thirteen prestigious families are able to stand above other prestigious families is because their foundation and strength are beyond the imagination of ordinary prestigious families.
Their financial resources and military strength are incomparable to those of ordinary prestigious families.
The thirteen prestigious families possess independent armies and elite warriors.
They are a family that truly possesses the power of life and death.
Even the royal family is wary of the power of the thirteen prestigious families!
Today, she'll let this little brat see what the Thirteen Famous Families are all about.
No sooner had Zhao finished speaking than a figure suddenly appeared from nowhere, grabbed Yan Linglong, and abducted her.
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