Zhen Yi opened the door and saw Zhen Mi, her four older sisters, her two widowed sisters-in-law, and Zhen Yao all standing in front of the door.
"A woman's virtue lies in her lack of talent. It's a waste that you've studied so much poetry and learned so many arts like music, chess, calligraphy, and painting."
"Aren't these just for you to marry into a wealthy and powerful family in the future, bring glory to your family, and please men?"
Zhen Yi was not surprised to see his children arrive uninvited.
"Don't you know how hard your father worked to arrange this marriage for you? You are to marry the current prince, and countless women in the world would flock to him."
"That wandering swordsman who came from humble origins is like a grain of rice compared to the brilliance of the sun and moon when compared to the prince."
Zhen Yi said sternly, "Your marriage will be decided by your parents!"
“My daughter is not even married yet, but I have already spent ten million in cash and one hundred thousand bushels of grain.”
"You have to marry her, whether you want to or not. No disobedience is allowed."
Zhen Mi's four older sisters knew that their father was blaming their youngest sister, and they were already overjoyed.
The fact that Fifth Sister said she wouldn't marry into the royal family must mean she's just a young girl experiencing her first love and is completely head over heels in love.
The four older sisters chimed in, saying:
"Father, for the sake of the Zhen family's glory, we are all willing to marry!"
"My little sister must be temporarily blinded by romantic love. We should talk to her more about it!"
"Father, did that prince really say he wanted to marry all five of us sisters?"
"I heard that you also have a son who has betrothed one of us to the governor of Youzhou."
"Then, who will marry this prince, and who will marry the son of Governor Liu?"
Zhen Yi said, "His Highness the Prince said that he would come to propose marriage after the great battle in Youzhou is over."
"As for whether he has taken a liking to one of you, or all of you, that depends on the prince's judgment!"
"As your father, I also hope that all of you can marry into the royal family and become princes' wives!"
"Even if she can't become the princess consort, she'll still be the daughter-in-law of the governor's family."
"In short, whether the Zhen family can regain the glory of our ancestors depends on you few!" Zhen Yi said solemnly.
This is an investment for him, and he's going all in!
Although he is a businessman, he values return on investment.
But the bigger the waves, the more expensive the fish!
This time, he has staked the future of the Zhen family on this prince.
Hearing their father's words, the four older sisters whispered among themselves, their faces beaming with joy and anticipation.
Zhen Yao, with his arm in a sling, said regretfully, "Whether it's marrying the son of the governor or the current prince, such a great marriage is better than that country bumpkin from Zhuojun dressed in plain clothes!"
"I even hate that I'm not a girl!"
He had been slashed twice by Zhang Baiqi's men and was injured.
Originally, he was resting quietly in his room, but upon hearing that his father had returned and was going to marry off his five older sisters and a beautiful woman, Zhen Yao also ran out to see the excitement.
When Zhen Yao learned that his family was to be related to the royal family through marriage, he was overjoyed.
As for Liu Wei, who had saved him from the Black Mountain Army knife, Zhen Yao completely forgot about him.
If the marriage goes through, his status will rise accordingly, and even his family and friends will prosper.
Forget about getting an official position in the imperial court; getting a governorship in Youzhou is just a matter of a word from the governor.
"Sisters, remember to ask your husband to help me out when the time comes!"
Zhen Yao immediately bowed to his sisters.
"You brat, if you were a daughter, wouldn't our Zhen family line end up without an heir?"
Zhen Yi scolded, "Once your sisters are married, you should visit them more often!"
Zhen Yao said, "Father, don't worry, I will."
"Father, Mother, Third Brother, Sister, how can you do this to the righteous man Yang who helped our Zhen family when it was in danger?"
Zhen Mi followed her heart and had already fallen for Yang Wei, who had disguised himself as a young swordsman from Zhuojun. Unexpectedly, her father returned and forced her to marry a prince she had never met.
Which member of an imperial family wasn't licentious and immoral, with numerous wives and concubines?
Will my sister be happy if she marries into that family?
"Third Brother, if it weren't for his intervention, you would probably be dead by the Black Mountain Army's blade!"
“Mother, sister, if it weren’t for him, our Zhen family village would have been overrun by bandits long ago, and our family would have been destroyed.”
"Back then, it was you, Mother, who took the initiative to want him as your son-in-law. What if he returns from Youzhou and comes to ask about the marriage?"
Zhen Mi said indignantly.
"Mi'er, you were born wearing a fairy's jade robe, destined for great wealth and honor. It seems this prince is your true destiny!"
"As for this righteous man Yang from Zhuojun coming to our door in the future, we can simply have your two sisters-in-law marry him."
Madam Zhen was reprimanded by Zhen Yi and deeply regretted her impulsive actions.
It's just that Yang Yishi from Zhuojun was handsome, talented, and skilled, which made her fall for him and take the initiative to propose to him as her son-in-law.
But little did she know that her husband would choose such an extraordinary marriage.
Upon hearing this, the two widowed sisters-in-law blushed deeply, feeling secretly delighted.
They knew they couldn't possibly befriend any prince or governor's son, but that commoner righteous man was a good choice.
Otherwise, the two of them would be widows at such a young age, and the feeling of being alone in an empty room is not pleasant!
But as widows, their fate was already in the hands of their husbands' families.
If their in-laws don't agree to them remarrying, there's nothing they can do.
However, the fact that they can actually remarry is already a wonderful thing.
The two looked at each other, and the image of Liu Wei standing alone at the gate of Zhenjiazhuang that night, holding a long knife, facing hundreds of enemies, appeared before their eyes.
A tremor ran through their bodies.
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