Quick Wear: True and False Life

Chapter 423: The Peasant Girl of Qinghe Village 18

Yao Mingzhen didn't believe it in her heart, but tears kept flowing down her face and she looked heartbroken. If it weren't for the previous preparation, it would have been really scary.

"What's wrong with the old man being the Minister of War? It's a pity that he is so poor that he has to eat dirt. There are eight children in the family, and the betrothal gifts and dowries alone are a huge sum.

Now only my eldest brother and second brother have saved money and married. There are three bachelors above me, and one of my sisters is still unmarried.

"I'm still thinking of a way. When it's my turn, it will be a long time. It's best if I don't marry into the wife's family. I don't have to work hard. I can eat and drink well just by looking good. Isn't that great?" Lian Cheng Jinghao said proudly.

His expression gave everyone the feeling that this was something worth celebrating, and he looked so happy that it was unbearable to watch.

"Cousin, this Young Master Liancheng has great ambitions. If you still want to be his concubine, I will secretly give you some subsidies so that you don't starve.

After all, if you marry into the family of Liancheng Gongzi, you will need to rely on others for support, so he may not be able to take care of you for the time being." Jin Feier said with a painful look on her face.

It would have been more interesting if she had hidden the smile in her eyes, but unfortunately Yao Mingzhen was so focused on Lian Cheng Jinghao's marriage to her daughter-in-law that she didn't notice.

"Cousin, they say that it's the parents' will and the matchmaker's fate, I just wanted to repay the favor, so I just said that.

Master Liancheng, I'd better go back first. If you need me in the future, you can find my father." Yao Mingzhen was afraid to make a conclusion because she didn't know the situation. She wiped away her tears and said with a different face.

After Yao Mingzhen finished speaking, she quickly led her two maids down the silver shop, trying to escape this embarrassing situation.

"Hahaヾ?≧?≦)o..., I'm dying of laughter, my cousin is so shameless." Jin Feier burst into laughter after seeing Yao Mingzhen leave.

"Your cousin is very tenacious. She's a talented person. She can endure things that others cannot and can accomplish 'big things'." Gu Nan replied with a smile.

The shopkeeper and others were so embarrassed to hear this, and what Master Liancheng said just now about his cousin could have been deceived if he had not personally received her.

It is rare to be able to describe the concept of marrying into a wife's family in such a pure and elegant way! I was very excited by what I heard and thought that marrying into a wife's family had many advantages.

"Let's go, let's go, it's rare that we get along so well, I'll treat you to a meal.

Shopkeeper Fang, I'm leaving now. Remember to save the good stuff for me and come back next time." Jin Feier laughed so hard that her stomach hurt. After she stopped talking, she wiped away the tears from her eyes with her fingertips and pulled Gu Nan to invite her.

"Of course, I'll take you downstairs, gentlemen and ladies." The shopkeeper was also very tactful. He watched the show for free and was in a good mood.

As for Yao Mingzhen, she felt more and more uncomfortable the more she thought about it after she went out. How could she not know that she was being laughed at?

How is this possible? It's just that she thinks she is not embarrassed, it's others who are embarrassed, so she relied on her willpower to get through it.

Because it was not far from the mansion, she returned home half an hour later. She had something on her mind, so she went to the study in the front yard to look for Yao's father.

"My father, what are you doing?" Yao Mingzhen went outside the study and asked his father's entourage.

"The master is practicing calligraphy." The attendant saluted and replied.

"Go in and report it. I have something to discuss with him." Yao Mingzhen said arrogantly.

After her attendant informed her, she obtained permission and entered the study.

"Didn't you go to the silver shop with your cousin? Why are you here?" When Mr. Yao saw her come in, he put down the pen in his hand, sat down at the table, poured a cup of tea and asked.

"I went there and met the son of the Minister of War on the way. I wanted to get close to him, but he said his family was poor and he couldn't afford to marry a wife. He wanted to marry into the family, and humiliated his daughter by telling her to pay for her own concubine." Yao Mingzhen said restrainedly under the pressure of her father's gaze.

"So what do you want to do?" Mr. Yao asked while sipping his tea.

"My daughter wants to know the specific situation of the Minister of War's family to assist in analysis." Yao Mingzhen said with a tingling scalp.

At this moment, his father's eyes were as sharp as knives, and he looked nervous and uneasy. After he finished speaking, in this silent environment, the infinitely amplified heartbeat made her fear even more apparent.

"If you want to climb mountains, you should find someone you can control. From what you just said, I know you don't need to worry about him.

It is said that the Minister of War is really poor, relying on his wife to support his family, and is henpecked. As for this youngest son, he has a stubborn temper. There is no chance for you, who is delivered to his doorstep!" Master Yao said to Yao Mingzhen without any politeness.

He has many children, but only two sons, neither of whom inherited his intelligence. He can only work hard to pave the way for them while they are still alive, and his daughter is the best bargaining chip.

Yao Mingzhen is now his third legitimate daughter. He has thirteen daughters in total, so even if a legitimate daughter has no usable value, he will give her up without hesitation.

Yao Mingzhen understood this deeply, so she was afraid of her father. Although she acted arrogant in front of Jin Feier and others, it was all fake. If something happened, her father might abandon her as his daughter at the first moment.

She really wanted to find a good family and escape from the control of Yao's father, but everyone in Jinyang Prefecture knew the situation of the Yao family. Those who could come to propose marriage had to marry a lower class woman. Higher-level families like the prefect looked down on the Yao family's attitude.

So, when her last plot against the eldest young master of the Ming family failed, and she knew about Liancheng Jinghao's family background, she had some clues, which led to this incident.

"Dad, I want to try again. If it doesn't work, I'll listen to you." Yao Mingzhen was restricted by reality and was forced to face it head-on.

She was afraid that if she didn't struggle, she would regret it later, so when she had nothing to lose, she wanted to try her luck again, and if that didn't work, she would drug him.

Yao Mingzhen even thought that if it didn't work this time, she could try to replace the young master of the Ming family. He was two years younger than her and was already sixteen. It didn't matter if he was young, she could just rely on her ability to control him.

"Okay, if you can't make it, just marry Mr. Fang obediently. He is older and more caring, and the Fang family is wealthy. If you can give birth to a child, you can still be included." Mr. Yao looked at the stubbornness in Yao Mingzhen's eyes and said indifferently.

He narrowed his eyes and thought, no matter how stubborn this girl is, she can still escape from his grasp, and in the end she will still have to pave the way for his son.

But Yao Mingzhen felt a chill when she heard this. Master Fang was already in his forties, almost old enough to be her grandfather. How could she be willing to do that? The more she thought about it, the more desperate she felt.

He had no place to vent his last bit of resentment, so he had to hold it in his heart. Hatred flashed in his eyes. He hated his father and mother, his brother, Jin Fei'er, and even more so, Lian Cheng Jinghao for ruining his plans but not being tactful enough to humiliate him.

At this moment, hatred was planted in her heart, waiting to take root and sprout, growing into a towering tree, causing her to destroy the world.

Gu Nan and Jin Feier got along very well. After dinner, when he said goodbye, he specially gave Jin Feier a jade plaque.

It was only because a deal was reached between the two at the dinner table, for Jin Feier's safety and to ensure smooth business.

Due to business reasons, the two of them had to stay here for a few more days, so during the day, Lian Cheng Jinghao would take Gu Nan out to visit various sights in Jinyang Prefecture, especially the Juxian Tower.

The Juxian Building is not only a place for dining and reciting poetry, but also preserves a large number of poems and songs left by predecessors. You must go here to see it when you come here.