Chapter 4: Ancestral Marriage Pact
Qin Jian'an coughed discreetly, and just when everyone thought he was about to reveal how much money was lost on this trip, he pretended to be mysterious and said: "Madam, do you still remember the young lady from the Liu family in Fengtian City?"
Er Niang shouted sharply, clearly angry
Qin Feng curled the corner of his mouth, and without needing to guess, he knew that this transaction would certainly result in a loss again
She has returned to Fengtian City from the Wanjian Sect. Qin Jianan set down his chopsticks.
As soon as these words were spoken, Qin Feng and Qin An also looked up, while Qin Jianan's expression stiffened. Suddenly, he smiled and said: "Madam, if you hadn't mentioned it, I would have almost forgotten. Qiyang Town is indeed a wonderful place, with beautiful scenery, nestled between mountains and water. The fishermen go out to fish at sunrise and rest at sunset; this life truly makes me envious
The three individuals nodded in agreement
Qin Feng walked into the hall and naturally took a seat at the dining table, which left the others momentarily stunned
Despite lacking any talent for business, he stubbornly refused to accept this reality. He sold the ancestral home in the capital and moved his entire family to Jinyang City. Upon arrival, he spent half of his savings to purchase the largest restaurant in the city, Wangyueju. However, due to poor management, he faced monthly losses and annual deficits.
Upon hearing this, several individuals' eyes brightened.
The blade moves with great force, exuding unparalleled dominance; the sword strikes with the speed of a flashing thunderbolt, delivering a lethal blow!
However, after a day's observation, Qin Feng discovered that the members of the Qin family did not harbor any disdain or prejudice against him, the so-called useless young master. On the contrary, they treated him with great care. It seems that the impressions from his memories were merely the result of the original owner's feelings of inferiority.
Seeing the atmosphere in the hall was somewhat strange, Qin Jianan picked up his chopsticks again: "Let’s eat, let’s eat, it’s better not to mention these matters. And * pictures * books"
Such a remarkable beauty is naturally the object of admiration and affection among many royal noble youths in the city of Fengtian
Er Niang is truly made of water, tears once again welling up in her eyes: "This is good, this is good"
The ancestral teachings of marriage passed down through generations in both families naturally came to an end.
However, the above two points are not the main reasons for the Qin family's financial difficulties
Everyone looks so miserable, how can we eat this meal? It seems I have to take charge.
The words of the Heavenly Monitor and National Master were naturally trusted by the two elders, who kept this statement firmly in mind
Alas, there is an unreliable father who is a burden to his son
No amount of wealth can withstand such extravagance
In the beginning, there were numerous suitors from within Fengtian City who sought to propose to the Liu family, yet Old Master Liu rejected them all due to ancestral teachings. Old Master Liu was noble and principled, honoring his commitments; however, this was not a favorable situation for my Qin family
At the age of sixteen, he advanced to the sixth rank of Gathering Strength, and after a year, he stepped into the fifth rank of Divine Movement. Throughout history, no one has possessed such a terrifying speed of cultivation.
Upon considering this, Qin Feng cast a resentful glance at the handsome middle-aged man and picked up the bowl and chopsticks
Emperor Mingde, in his drunken state, proclaimed that whoever could marry a daughter of the Liu family would ensure the prosperity of their family for a hundred years
Er Niang and Er Di also picked up their chopsticks again, but their expressions were much more serious
Speaking of which, the boiled fish soup there is exceptionally delicious. If there is an opportunity, I must take you all to taste it
Qin An hesitated to speak, then lowered his head to eat, yet the corners of his mouth clearly lifted slightly.
In theory, such a family and such a favored daughter of heaven should have no connection with the fallen Qin family, yet it seems that heaven enjoys playing such tricks.
A family gathers around the table for a meal, enjoying a harmonious atmosphere, and the conversation naturally flows.
Er Niang widened her eyes, and Qin An looked up with a face full of disbelief
In the city of Fengtian, the Liu family is led by the elder Liu, the Duke of Fuguo of the Great Qian dynasty. His rank surpasses that of a first-class General of the State, and his ancestors had made remarkable military contributions to the Great Qian. Even in the present day, the Liu family remains a formidable force within the imperial capital of the Great Qian dynasty.
Even an unreliable father can be dependable at times; I have wronged you. Qin Feng cast a look of approval, like a kind father witnessing his child finally achieving success
Qin Feng's lips curled slightly as he hurried to eat, forgetting that the original owner always felt unwelcome at home, thus unwilling to dine with others, and the meals were brought to his room by the maid Qing'er
Sir
However, as time has passed, these two families have long been mismatched, making it absurd for a heavenly beauty to marry a good-for-nothing
Qin Feng thought to himself and immediately asked, "By the way, Father, how much money did you earn from this trip?"
Qin Feng had just taken a bite of food when he immediately spat it out, coughing incessantly
Indeed, at that time, the Qin family's enterprises in the capital were subjected to constant suppression, and even Feng'er often encountered accidents, nearly losing her life. It was then that I realized that Fengtian City was not a safe haven for my Qin family
Qing'er exited the hall, and Qin Feng glanced at the dining table, which was filled with nothing but bland soup and only one or two meat dishes. It seemed that even though the Qin family had moved to this remote place, they had not resolved their financial difficulties.
I see. Qin Feng wiped the grains of rice from the corner of his mouth, appearing contemplative
Liu Jianli's mastery in the way of the sword is such that even the leader of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect speaks highly of her, with the latter boldly proclaiming that this woman is destined to reach the realm of the Sword God in the future
Er Niang was momentarily taken aback, then with a complex expression said, "This doesn't have much to do with us anymore."
As night fell, the Qin family gathered in the main hall for dinner
To understand, the Divine Martial Path primarily focuses on body refinement, with weaponry serving as a supplementary aspect. Among the various unconventional methods, there are numerous diverse approaches. However, among the many weapons, the two most commonly used are undoubtedly the sword and the saber
It turns out that the topic was indeed successfully diverted. Second Mother, why don't you continue to ask... Qin Feng felt a bit regretful, having missed a grand performance.
Puff
From then on, royal relatives seeking to propose marriage to the Liu family came in an endless stream
Therefore, I sold the ancestral home and moved the entire family here
In fact, Old Master Liu once visited the Qin family at night and told me that in order to fulfill the ancestral marriage contract, Jianli and Feng'er should get married. As soon as Qin Jian'an spoke these words, it astonished everyone present
The true culprit must be the handsome middle-aged man sitting in the center
Er Niang said with red-rimmed eyes: "Since you turned ten, our family of four has not sat together for a meal."
Second Lady Meng Xue furrowed her brows and said, "My lord, I did not ask you these things. I meant to say, on this trip, will there be any silver to earn upon our return"
At that time, he could leave behind the grand words "Thirty years in the east of the river, thirty years in the west of the river, do not underestimate the youth in poverty," and from then on, soar to great heights
The second brother, Qin An, possesses extraordinary talent and is cultivating the Divine Martial Path. As is well known, this path is the most costly in the early stages, requiring not only the purchase of various medicinal baths and blood essence pills but also a continuous intake of beast meat. This represents a significant expense for the Qin family
Qin Jian'an pulled at the skin and coughed dryly, saying: "Of course, this is one aspect of the reason, but the main reason is still this marriage."
But who would have thought that the Liu and Qin families, having lived for six generations, produced only sons, until the generation of Qin Feng, when the Liu family finally had a daughter, Liu Jianli.
Yes, my lord
"Elder brother, do you understand?" Qin An glanced over from the side.
Today is a wonderful day, Qing'er, have the kitchen prepare another meat dish!
Qin Jianan explained: "Although the Qin family has always been in decline, at least the lineage has been passed down through generations. The reason for this lies in their self-awareness"
The beauty of the nation is not to be mentioned, but the talent for cultivation is even more astonishing. At the age of fifteen, he entered the seventh rank of the Breath-Concealing Realm and was noticed by the master of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect, who took him into the sect for training
If he had simply stopped at the edge of the cliff, it would have been one thing, but this person clearly lacks self-awareness. Every so often, he hires a practitioner from the Demon-Slaying Division to escort him to other towns for the purpose of reselling goods. The result is often that he buys at a high price and sells at a low price, incurring losses of at least a hundred taels of silver each time.
Qin Jianan remarked: "This unexpected event has not been entirely fruitless; at least my son... has finally grown up."
The Liu family and the Qin family have had a longstanding friendship, and their ancestors once consulted the national master of divination in Fengtian City. The result indicated that if the descendants of the two families were to have exactly one male and one female, it would be a match made in heaven, leading to a joyful union in Fengtian.
This topic is quite stiff... and related to books
Your comprehension ability is wasted on your scholarly appearance
What happened?" Qin Feng looked at the surprised expressions of several people and asked curiously
However, I rejected it
Second Lady took a small bite of rice and suddenly asked, "Master, a few days ago you went to Qiyang Town several hundred miles away to trade grain. Did you gain anything from it?"
A mouthful of rice was coughed out, and the atmosphere at the dining table became lively once again
And she is still a sword cultivator
Do you really think that I left the capital because I found the cost of living too high
Previously, I was too immature; this time, having narrowly escaped death, I have gained clarity on many matters and will not act that way again
Qin Feng explained: "A common man is innocent, but possessing a precious gem is his crime. The strength of the Qin family is not worthy of an alliance with the Liu family. However, both the Liu and Qin families are bound by ancestral teachings, and those seeking marriage cannot blame the Liu family. Naturally, they can only regard the Qin family as a thorn in their side."
Qin Jianan, seemingly oblivious, picked up his chopsticks and repeatedly urged, "Eat, eat, or the food will get cold."
In order to enter the path of the literary sage, one must also read various classic texts. The second lady, fearing favoritism, sought out various books through others and even spent a considerable amount of money to acquire many rare editions. However, the original owner was disappointing, having read extensively yet failing to even reach the ninth rank of foundational cultivation.
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From his original memories, Qin Feng also came to understand the reason
Not only that, the Liu family has also given birth to a wonderful daughter—Liu Jianli
As Qin Feng searched through his memories, he couldn't help but feel a sense of nostalgia. If the Qin family had still remained in Fengtian City, perhaps the young lady of the Liu family would have sent someone to annul the engagement.
Er Niang was taken aback: "Such an outstanding daughter would naturally remember, but why are you bringing her up?"