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Last night, a major event also occurred in the Ji family, far away in Xizhou City.
Four patriarchs of the Ji family, who were within five degrees of kinship, came to Ji Mingjing with a list of unmarried daughters from other prominent families, asking him to consider the family's interests and choose a daughter to marry and have children as soon as possible.
Ji Mingjing smiled.
The four old men laughed so hard their legs trembled, and they almost ran away.
They looked at each other, encouraged one another, and then earnestly advised the head of the family.
"Mingjing, we're also thinking about the family's reputation!"
"Rongrong is your nephew's fiancée. Even if the engagement is called off, you can't marry her!"
"That's right, Mingjing. People who don't know the truth might think you stole your nephew's fiancée, which is bad for your reputation."
"Mingjing, she is not good enough for you."
The four old men spoke in perfect unison, each saying a line.
However!
Ji Mingjing stared at them with a cold gaze: "I'm giving you face, not so you can point fingers at me and tell me what to do."
These words clearly indicate that she was angry.
One of the old men immediately cried out in anguish, "Master, are you really going to ruin your reputation for a little girl?"
"reputation?"
Ji Mingjing scoffed disdainfully, a mocking smile curving his lips: "Didn't I already exhaust myself the day I became the head of the family?"
Hmph! Even if she had already broken off the engagement, as long as I, Ji Mingjing, want her, she can only be mine!
Since you're so ungrateful, don't blame me for being heartless and sending all your sons and grandsons away.
The four old men's expressions changed drastically.
"Master, we were confused for a moment, please be lenient."
"Yes, patriarch, we all did such foolish things because we listened to the words of the second son, Xianreng."
"So Rongrong has already canceled the engagement. Then the marriage is no longer a matter for either of us. If the head of the family likes it, why not get married sooner? That way, our Ji family will have a matriarch."
"Yes, yes, as long as the head of the family is happy."
The four old men, who usually ruled the household with absolute authority, are now forced to flatter Ji Mingjing and fawn over him.
The reason is simple: Ji Mingjing is the head of the family, and with just a word from him, he can send their descendants home to eat his food.
Of course, if they didn't rely on the Ji family, they wouldn't be in such a passive position.
But the Ji family is powerful, so where can they hide?
The four old men tried their best to reason with him, but Ji Mingjing only uttered one word: "Get out!"
"..."
The four old men walked into the Ji family home with great swagger, only to slink away in disgrace.
The few people who were hiding in the shadows went back to report the news.
Ji Kong witnessed all of this but did nothing.
The next morning, Ji Mingjing summoned Ji Xianli to his study, his narrow eyes scrutinizing his ambitious but incompetent nephew.
Ji Xianli pretended to be calm, intending to wait for the other party to speak first, but the study, where you could hear a pin drop, was too oppressive.
"Uncle, what brings you here?" Ji Xianli asked.
Ji Mingjing asked indifferently, "You want to form a marriage alliance with the Yan family?"
Ji Xianli was taken aback at first, then earnestly pleaded, "Yes, please grant my request, Uncle."
A little investigation would reveal that he frequently visits Yan Yirou, so there's no way to hide it; he might as well just admit it.
Ji Mingjing curled her lips into a smile: "Didn't your parents already set a date with the Yan family? What good would my objections do?"
Ji Xianli lowered his head and remained silent.
But silence is the best answer.
Ji Mingjing looked down on his attempt to win over power by selling himself into servitude. Besides, the Yan family was nothing in the imperial city. In the end, people can only rely on themselves. Only by being strong can one become a true strongman.
He said indifferently, "Alright, you can leave now."
Uncle didn't object? Ji Xianli's heart tightened, but his face remained expressionless: "Goodbye, Uncle."
After saying that, he turned and left the study.
Ji Mingjing picked up her phone, dialed a number, and got up to leave.
He went downstairs before the other person answered the phone.
"What's up?"
"My eldest brother has already set a wedding date with the Yan family."
"Then?"
Ji Mingjing said casually, "The Yan family has two unmarried daughters. If you don't want Yan Yirou to marry into the family, then choose the other one."
There was a two-second silence on the phone before Gu Yunzhen's deep voice came through: "Your nephew won't kill you with a knife?"
Ji Mingjing raised an eyebrow: "Heh, it's a good thing he has this kind of courage."
"Thanks. Just don't let things go wrong."
Gu Yunzhen hung up the phone.
Shangguan Wu blinked at him, quite surprised, and said, "He means Ji Xianli should marry Yan Yirou's sister? Ji Xianli isn't stupid. If he finds out the bride has been changed, would he still marry her?"
Gu Yunzhen spoke in a low voice: "What Ji Xianli wants is the Yan family's power."
Shangguan Wu's lips twitched: "This kind of scumbag is clearly not a good match. The Yan family won't agree, will they?"
Gu Yunzhen's tone remained unchanged: "It depends on how much benefit is involved."
Shangguan Wu's watery eyes narrowed: "So if we give the Yan family enough benefits, they won't let Yan Yirou get married?"
Gu Yunzhen raised an eyebrow: "No need."
Shangguan Wu looked bewildered: "Would the Yan family agree to this without offering any benefits?"
Gu Yunzhen gently kneaded her soft little hand and prompted her, "Our Gu family is in the capital city. Compared to the Ji family, who are far beyond our reach, who do you think they would choose?"
Shangguan Wu frowned and objected: "Husband, I promised to help Yan Yirou, but I didn't mean to drag the Gu family into this."
She neither wanted to nor could involve the Gu family.
A hint of amusement flickered in Gu Yunzhen's deep eyes, and he parted his thin lips slightly: "Why bother with the water? The Yan family isn't that capable. We just need to dangle an apple in front of the donkey, and it will go wherever we point, understand?"
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