Actually, Gao Jian did not know about this at all, and there was no such thing as liking or not liking. It was all planned by him.
First of all, Zhao Yu 'er was unruly and willful. If Gao Jian really married her, then he would be able to restrain Gao Jian, and he would not have any worries. Even if he did not marry her, he would be able to find out news about Zhang Feng. This was killing two birds with one stone.
However, these words were different in Zhao Yu 'er's ears.
She felt like her head was about to explode.
She wanted to marry Gao Jian?
What the hell was this Gao Jian?
He was a bastard that everyone in Jiangnan knew. How could she marry a bastard?
She stood up abruptly and pointed at Gao Ming angrily. "Gao Ming, give up. I won't marry that bastard brother of yours."
As she spoke, she stepped forward and half-knelt in front of Zhao Da. "Father, I don't want to marry Gao Jian. You have to help me."
Zhao Ru 'er also stepped forward and half-knelt in front of Zhao Da like Zhao Yu' er. "Father, you can't push sister into the fire pit."
Looking at his two daughters, Zhao Da felt a little uncomfortable.
Of course, he knew that Gao Jian was a bastard. No matter what, he would not let his daughters marry into the Gao family.
Moreover, he was a madman who spoiled his daughters. Ever since his first wife died, he had been unconditionally good to his two daughters. How could he let his daughters marry into the Gao family?
However, Gao Ming was still sitting here, and these two girls came forward to beg. This put him in a difficult position. He could only help his two beloved daughters up and said with a doting face, "Ru 'er, Yu' er, father has his own plans. You can leave first."
"No, I want to stay here and listen."
Zhao Yu 'er wiped her tears and pulled Zhao Ru' er with a stubborn face. "Sister and I will stay here and listen."
As they spoke, they returned to their seats and looked at Zhao Da expectantly.
Zhao Da sighed and looked at Gao Ming. "Young Master Gao, as you can see, my Yu 'er does not want to marry into the Gao family."
Gao Ming frowned, faintly feeling that something was wrong. This Zhao Yu 'er wanted to use Zhao Da to send him off. He thought for a moment and said, "Uncle Zhao, since ancient times, marriage has always been decided by the parents and the matchmaker. Moreover, uncle, you have not seen your nephew's betrothal gift."
As he spoke, he took out a few pieces of paper from the gift box and handed them over.
Zhao Da didn't want to take it at first, but seeing Gao Ming holding it up like that, he couldn't reject it directly. He picked it up and glanced at it. Suddenly, his pupils shrank as if he had seen something unbelievable.
It turned out that these pieces of paper were all land deeds, and they were all in the best locations in Jiangnan. They belonged to the kind of places that money couldn't buy.
There was also a piece of paper with silver, gold, silk, and so on written on it.
Zhao Da's eyes widened.
For a moment, he even wanted to agree to this marriage.
This was because the betrothal gifts were too generous. If the Zhao Family accepted these gifts, they might be able to monopolize the top of the seven families.
But on second thought, she was marrying a hedonistic young master. If Yu 'er were to marry him, she would definitely have a hard time.
But looking at the land deeds in his hand, he was a little hesitant.
Gao Ming seemed to have expected this result. He waved his folding fan and had the air of an elegant young master. "Uncle, this time, the Gao Family is willing to offer one-third of our properties, five hundred thousand strings of silver, and fifty thousand bolts of silk as the betrothal gifts. Please consider it carefully."
"Gao Ming, stop showing off. I won't marry into the Gao Family."
Zhao Yu 'er glared at Gao Ming, then turned around and hugged Zhao Da's arm. She begged, "Father, don't hesitate. I don't want to marry Gao Ming."
Pulled back to reality, Zhao Da looked deeply at Zhao Yu 'er. "Yu' er, don't be so arrogant. Let me think about it first."
Think about it?
Zhao Yu 'er's heart skipped a beat.
Could it be that Father really wanted to marry her to Gao Ming?
Or was he bewitched by the generous betrothal gifts?
She was a little scared. She knelt in front of Zhao Da and cried, "Father, I don't want to marry Gao Ming. You know what kind of person Gao Ming is. If I marry him, my life will be ruined."
Seeing this, Zhao Ru 'er hurried forward and begged, "Father, don't marry my sister to Gao Ming. I beg you."
Zhao Da sighed and slumped on the chair. He didn't know how to respond.
Of course, he didn't want Yu 'er to marry into the Gao Family.
But …
The betrothal gifts offered by the Gao Family were too generous.
If the Zhao Family accepted them, they could become the head of the Seven Families.
To him, the head of the Zhao Family, this was undoubtedly a huge temptation.
As long as the Zhao Family became the head of the Seven Families, they could control Jiangnan from now on. Even if they couldn't get the support of the Li Family of Zhao County, they could still form their own family.
At this moment, he really hoped that his daughter would consider the Zhao Family and agree to this marriage.
But he knew that was impossible. Yu 'er had been arrogant since she was young. How could she marry Gao Ming?
He was very distressed and began to think about how to persuade Zhao Yu 'er.
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