Chapter 335
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Everyone was dismissed.
It was rare that Zhang Shan did not even do any business today.
He sat alone in the study, staring at the wooden box in his hand in a daze.
"Father!"
After an unknown amount of time, Zhang Yuyao's voice slowly appeared in the study.
Yuyao was wearing a light yellow gown. She had a pair of big eyes and the red lips she inherited from her mother. Everything about her was so seductive.
Yuyao's mother was a Hu Ji. When Zhang Shan was young, he was a slave of a rich family. Because he was good at making snacks, the old lady in the family liked him very much. That was why he was given the surname Zhang. When he reached the age of marriage, the old lady found a beautiful Hu Ji and gave her to Zhang Shan.
She also removed Zhang Shan's slave status and rewarded him with ten taels of silver. He bought some things and started a family. That was how he started this Yixin Snack Shop!
It had been more than twenty years.
Zhang Shan had never forgotten the kindness of that family.
But today, the thing Old Ning sent to him made his heart tremble.
That thing was the ornament he had seen several times in the old lady's house. He thought that the General's wife wore an ornament around her waist!
At that time, the woman's ornament accidentally fell and fell into Zhang Shan's hands. When it fell, one of the bird wings on the jade pendant was broken.
Because of this, he held the ornament and cried in the kitchen for a whole night. The old lady heard his cries and the servants of the Cheng family came to look for him. So, she returned the ornament!
It was also at that time that Madam Cheng rewarded him with ten taels of silver. That was why …
But today, this ornament appeared again. Then, everything made sense. How many people in Chang 'an City could order soldiers around and call them master from the bottom of their hearts?
Other than Cheng Yaojin, Zhang Shan could not think of anyone else!
And what did this jade pendant mean?
It meant that Zhang Feng, his future son-in-law, was the Cheng family's benefactor. If the Duke of the Duke's family could call him brother, then …
Zhang Shan couldn't help but feel a little uncertain.
The only thing he could be sure of was that the Cheng Clan knew everything about him. Secondly, the Cheng Clan didn't mention anything about what had happened in the past. This meant that they completely respected Zhang Shan's wishes regarding this marriage.
He, Cheng Yaojin, did not ask him to open it immediately. Moreover, he had asked the family general to inquire about it. This meant that Cheng Yaojin was still giving him face. Everything was up to him!
Could he make the decision?
This matter had been decided long ago. He had never thought of breaking off the engagement. He knew that the foundation of the Zhang Clan was that Yuyao was the only daughter. He only hoped that Yuyao would be satisfied with this marriage and that she would be happy in the future. That was enough.
The reason why he agreed to the old scholar's marriage was mainly because of Zhang Feng's talent.
They were both surnamed Zhang. This was the main reason why he had agreed to this marriage. He wanted to let Zhang Feng rely on his reputation, his face, and his family background to be able to see Zhang Feng represent the Zhang family and enter the Zhang family in his lifetime. That would be enough!
Zhang Shan looked at Yuyao's worried face.
He took a deep breath and asked, "Yuyao, in the blink of an eye, you're already eighteen years old. You know everything about our family. We were born as slaves. Although we got help from a noble in the end and got rid of our slave status, our household registration was even more despicable."
"That's why! I want to find a better descendant so that you can live the rest of your life without worry … But you also know that the people in Chang 'an City are either rich second generations or the sons of officials. With our family's status, you can only be a concubine. I can't bear to see you go! "
"I can't bear to see you suffer!"
"Father!"
Yuyao also cried like a pear blossom in the rain.
Zhang Shan sighed and wiped away his tears. "I shouldn't have said these things. But I just want you to know that we didn't have a choice in our birth! So, I'll ask you again. You've heard of Zhang Feng's reputation. You even sent Cui 'er to see him. I've also heard about him. That brat is unkind and replied to your letter. So, I want to ask you one more question. "
"Zhang Feng, are you going to marry me or not?"
"If you're willing, just nod your head. Even if I have to go bankrupt, I'll fight for the title of your first wife! You've also heard what that person said just now. Zhang Feng is an outstanding literary talent. He's favored by a big shot and will definitely have a meteoric rise in the future. Now, he's having an affair with Jingshu. If you don't mind, even if I have to be shameless, I'll fight for you! "
"Father! I … I'm willing! "
Zhang Yuyao cried.
She knew what her father wanted.
Her father wanted to serve the Zhang family all his life. He wanted to draw the name of an official on the Zhang family's genealogy book!
And …
For various reasons, Zhang Feng's name had already been engraved in her heart. His poems were the things that accompanied him to sleep every night. How could she not be willing?
Although she didn't know what her father was worried about, she knew one thing. Zhang Feng was her husband!
What she didn't know was that Zhang Shan was worried that once he stepped into the Cheng family's circle, it was destined that his future would not be peaceful.
After all, the matter of Guan Long targeting Cheng Yaojin was not over yet!
The waiter from Swallow Descent Restaurant who came to buy pastries had told him everything …
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