The elders of the Family Li didn't oppose the marriage alliance with the Wang Clan, but they also had their own plans. Some looked down on the Wang Clan, and some wanted their grandchildren to marry the Wang Clan's first daughter. Of course, there were also those who sincerely considered the clan. 【..】
Everyone's opinions were different. They recommended twenty to thirty members of the Family Li for a variety of reasons.
The purple-robed old man saw all of this with his eyes. After frowning for a moment, he moved his gaze to a young scholar sitting at the end of the right side and said with a pleasant expression, "Twenty-seventh brother, do you have a good candidate to recommend?"
Hearing this, everyone turned their gazes to the young Confucian scholar.
"Eldest Brother, I think it's a business. This matter is the same as doing business. If we want to do it, we should do it big. What's the point of doing it on a small scale? Since we want to form a marriage alliance, we should choose the most outstanding disciple of our Li family. This disciple must be the next Clan Lord of our Li family. Only in this way can the other party feel the sincerity of our family. "The young scholar pondered for a moment and said.
"Twenty-seventh Brother, these words are a bit excessive! What we're discussing today is the candidate for the marriage alliance, not the next Family Head. "A white-faced, beardless old man said with some dissatisfaction.
"That's right. The current Family Head is young and strong. There's no need to choose the next Family Head so quickly!" Someone echoed.
Although the others didn't say anything, their faces were full of dissatisfaction.
"Twenty-seventh Brother, tell me your reasons." When the purple-robed old man heard this, his face was somewhat moved. However, he also saw everyone's reaction. After thinking for a moment, he opened his mouth and asked.
"First, a member of this clan has entered the Taiqing Palace. Although I don't know what his aptitude is, since the Zhao Clan of the Green Wood Cliff sent people to congratulate him, his aptitude shouldn't be too bad. Second, although our Ning Province is barren, there are still a few cultivation clans with Core Formation cultivators overseeing them. For example, the Han Clan that we're on good terms with. But why is the Zhao Clan the number one clan in Ning Province? Isn't it because the Zhao Clan has the support of the Taiqing Palace? Even if this clan can't become the next Zhao Clan, it won't be too bad. We have to be on good terms with this clan. Third, since the news that a member of this clan has entered the Taiqing Palace, there are no less than ten clans that have formed alliances with them through marriage. Even our enemy, the Song Clan, has sent people to visit them. We're already one step behind others. Do we want to be left behind forever? "
The young Confucian scholar paused for a moment. His eyes swept over everyone's faces, and he continued, "Fourth, and this is the most important point. Since a member of this clan has entered the Taiqing Palace, they will definitely use this opportunity to expand their power. This point can be seen from their recent series of actions. Since they want to expand their power, there will definitely be people who want to shrink their power. Who will be the family that's shrinking their power? The Song Clan? Family Chen? Or our Family Li? "
"Even if they want to expand their power, it doesn't mean that others have to give in! If that's the case, then we might as well let each member of the Taiqing Palace manage an entire county, "an old man snorted and retorted.
"Haha, Tenth Brother is right. Others might not necessarily give in, and might even fight. However, with the Taiqing Palace as a sign, this Wang Clan has a golden ticket to avoid death. If they dare to take the life of a member of the Wang Clan, aren't they afraid that the member of the Wang Clan who has entered the Taiqing Palace will seek revenge in the future?"
Hearing this, the Family Li elders present fell into deep thought.
"But even if that's the case, there's no need for the next head of the clan to have a marriage alliance with the Wang Clan! We can choose an outstanding member who holds real power for a marriage alliance. At worst, we can just give more betrothal gifts when the time comes, "the skinny old man on the left said after thinking for a moment.
"That's right! Twenty-seventh Brother, we can make the wedding a bit more grand. This way, we can show our sincerity! You have to know that the clans we're allied with also have women of the right age. It would be better for the next head of the clan to have a marriage alliance with them! "an old man suggested.
"If we only choose a direct descendant to marry into the Wang Clan, and the next clan head of one of our enemies, the Song and Chen clans, marries into the Wang Clan, which clan do you think the Wang Clan will be closer to?" The young Confucian scholar asked with a faint smile.
"Twenty-seventh Brother's words are reasonable. Let's do as Twenty-seventh Brother says. Fifth Brother, Seventh Sister, and Twelfth Brother, the three of you go to another secret room to discuss the betrothal gifts. The rest of us will discuss the candidates for the next head of the family. I hope that the marriage proposal team can reach the Wang family tomorrow morning." The purple-robed old man closed his eyes and thought for a while.
"Yes, Eldest Brother." An old woman nodded and walked out with two other old men.
The next morning, a Foundation Establishment cultivator from the Family Li led a dozen Family Li clansmen out of the clan's encampment and rushed towards Subduing Demon Mountain.
The Wang Clan didn't dare to neglect the marriage alliance from the Family Li. Wang Huayuan and a group of higher-ups accompanied them in the Wang Clan's discussion hall and chatted with the Family Li cultivators for several hours. It wasn't until dusk that the Family Li group left Subduing Demon Mountain and returned to the Family Li Manor.
The next morning, a shocking piece of news quickly spread throughout the cultivation world of Yueyang County. The next head of the Family Li clan was going to marry the Wang Clan's daughter of the first wife. The date was set for the ninth day of the month. All the clans that were on good terms with the Wang Clan and the Li Clan received invitations.
In a secluded courtyard of the Wang Clan Manor, Wang Zhangxue stood in front of the window and stared blankly at a plum blossom tree in the courtyard.
Ever since Wang Changsheng's disappearance, Wang Zhangxue had been grounded. She could only stay in her room and wasn't allowed to take a single step outside. However, this didn't prevent her from receiving news of the outside world.
Wang Zhangxue found it hard to believe that Seventh Brother Wang Changsheng had really entered the Taiqing Palace. She didn't know how he had done it.
Suddenly, a series of urgent shouts came from outside the room: "Sister, bad news, bad news! Something big has happened!"
As soon as the voice fell, the door was pushed open and a red-clothed girl around fifteen or sixteen years old rushed in.
Seeing the red-clothed girl, Wang Zhangxue smiled wryly and said: "Eighth Sister, how many times have I told you not to be so rash? Girls should be more gentle and quiet."
The red-clothed girl was Wang Zhangyue. After Wang Changsheng's disappearance, most of the talismans sold by the Wang Clan were made by Wang Zhangyue. Of course, the quality and quantity couldn't compare to Wang Changsheng's, but even so, Wang Zhangyue's status in the clan had risen. Because of this, she knew some information that ordinary clansmen didn't know. She was the one who told Wang Zhangxue that Wang Changsheng had entered the Taiqing Palace.
Wang Zhangyue panted and said: "I can't take care of it this time. Big Sister, something big has happened."
"What happened? Look at how anxious you are. Could it be that someone is trying to arrange a marriage for you? "Wang Zhangxue smiled and sat down at the table. She poured a cup of tea for Wang Zhangyue.
Wang Zhangyue took the teacup and said with a solemn expression: "It's not about me. It's about you. This matter has already spread. Father and Second Uncle want to marry you to the next head of the Li Clan."
"Oh." Wang Zhangxue's expression didn't change at all.
"Big Sister, listen carefully. It's you. You're the one who wants to get married. I'm afraid you've never seen that person before. You don't even know what he looks like. Why don't you run away from home? Big Sister, I'll help you. "Wang Zhangyue suggested.
Wang Zhangxue sighed and shook her head: "I appreciate your kindness. I won't go anywhere right now. I'll just wait until I get married."
Wang Zhangyue's face showed a strange expression. She carefully looked at Wang Zhangxue and said: "Big Sister, did I hear wrong? I know you like that idiot from the Huang Clan. How can you be willing to marry someone you've never met? How about this? Let's go beg Father. Father loves us the most. He only wants us … "
"Enough, Zhangyue. Are you done fooling around? Do you think you can decide our marriage by yourself? Do you think you can refuse just because you don't like him? Do you think you can do whatever you want? "Wang Zhangxue suddenly scolded loudly. At the end, Wang Zhangxue's eyes were a little red.
"People like us who come from cultivation clans don't need to rush about for a living. We only need to cultivate in peace. However, there are many things that we can't decide. If Seventh Brother hadn't entered the Tai Qing Palace, he wouldn't have been able to decide his marriage. Back then, in order to marry Second Aunt, Second Uncle resolutely broke off the marriage alliance with our family's old friend, the Li Clan. What happened in the end? The two clans almost broke off. If I had refused this marriage and really left home, what would have happened to my clan? What will happen to Father? Have you thought about it? "
Wang Zhangyue felt very wronged after hearing Wang Zhangxue's words. She came to report to Wang Zhangxue because she wanted to fight for justice. Who knew that she would be reprimanded by Wang Zhangxue? She lowered her head and didn't speak anymore.
When Wang Zhangxue saw this, she felt that her tone was a little too harsh. Her expression softened and she forced a smile on her face, saying, "Alright, I know you're worried about me. Speaking of which, you should be happy for me. After all, I'm marrying a Family Head. What? You can't bear to see me find a good home? "When Wang Zhangxue finished speaking, her tone carried a trace of blame.
"No, I'm not. I just hope that you can marry the person you like." Wang Zhangyue shook her head and hurriedly explained.
"I'm really happy that you can think like that. Alright, I'm a little tired. You can leave! Let me be alone for a while. "Wang Zhangxue nodded and ordered her to leave.
When Wang Zhangyue saw this, she still wanted to say something, but when she saw Wang Zhangxue's somewhat sad expression, she reluctantly left.
When she walked out of the room, Wang Zhangyue looked back and saw Wang Zhangxue staring at the plum blossom tree in the courtyard. She rolled her eyes and seemed to have an idea, so she quickly left.
Wang Zhangxue stood in front of the window and kept looking at the plum blossom tree in the courtyard. It was unknown what she thought of, but her eyes reddened and two drops of tears flowed from the corners of her eyes.
She took a deep breath, wiped her tears, cut a few strands of her hair with scissors, wrapped them in red paper, and buried them under the plum blossom tree. This plum blossom tree was given to her by Huang Qiping.
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