Chapter 467

A young lord with Yun Shen's potential was a target that many factions liked to win over.

If it weren't for the fact that the Zhu family's ancestral teachings advocated against political marriages and that everyone in the family practiced free love, plus Zhu Ying's special status, the acting family head might have had to give a push given the relationship between Zhu Ying and Yun Shen.

Hearing this, Zhu Ying's expression stiffened, "Mar-mar-mar... marriage?"

Old Cun Tou nodded, "Yes. If I remember correctly, the Zhao family head has only one daughter, named Zhao Yunqin, who is the same age as you and also one of this year's heaven-defying lords. It's just that she is born of a concubine and is not favored by the Zhao family's matriarch."

Zhu Ying said blankly, "Ah? If there is to be a marriage, shouldn't they choose Shuiyun?"

Old Cun Tou deliberated, "Since it is a political marriage, they must choose a target with suitable status and position. Miss Shuiyun... is clearly not suitable."

Zhao Shuiyun was silent. Not only did she have no one to support her behind her back, but she also had a grudge with Zhao Jinlin. If it were a political marriage, it was indeed impossible for them to choose her.

Seeing that Zhao Shuiyun had no reaction, Old Cun Tou continued, "However, Zhao Yunqin is after all born of a concubine, so the Zhao family head will definitely not offend Young Brother Yun. Instead, he will recommend that the two get in touch first. As for whether she will be the primary wife or a concubine in the future, he will let the young people decide for themselves."

Yun Shen, listening from the side, also had a headache. Old Cun Tou's analysis was really good; it was probably eight or nine out of ten.

Using an unfavored daughter born of a concubine for a political marriage was truly the most appropriate choice.

Yun Shen didn't really want to develop romantic matters in the Main World yet; he hadn't even made a move on Zhao Shuiyun or Zhu Ying.

It was just that when a person's strength developed to a certain level, they would definitely come into contact with things they had never encountered before, and this political marriage was one of them; it was hard to avoid.

I suppose when I really build a domain and claim the title of Emperor in the future, more factions will want to send the women of their clans to my side, right?

No, perhaps it won't even take until I build a domain and claim the title of Emperor. As I continue to stand out, I will become increasingly eye-catching, and more and more people will want to "invest" in me, constantly "adding stakes" to me.

"Distinguished guests, please come in. The old man will wait here; the family head has been waiting inside for a long time."

The white-bearded old man made a gesture of invitation, greeting the five to enter.

As a former Divine Realm family, even if the Dao Song Zhao family had declined, it was impossible for Zhao Shufeng, as the family head, to go out and receive them personally.

It should be said that as the family head, his willingness to receive Yun Shen personally was already giving him immense face.

If it weren't for the sake of observing the 【Seven Books of Military Classics】, Yun Shen really wouldn't want to come into contact with such big shots; there would definitely be a lot of troublesome things.

Soon, led by the staff responsible for the reception, the five saw a middle-aged man and a young lady who wore no makeup.

Old Cun Tou had an "as expected" expression. Since Zhao Yunqin was also present, the purpose of the Zhao family head hosting this banquet was clearly the same as what he had guessed.

Using a woman from the clan to place a bet on a young lord with potential was clearly very cost-effective. Externally, they could even call it free love between young people, gaining both face and substance.

The Zhao family head took the lead in greeting them, "Hahaha, this must be Young Friend Yun Shen, right? You truly are a talent. Qin'er, why don't you hurry up and greet Young Friend Yun Shen?"

Although Zhao Yunqin was somewhat surprised by Yun Shen's outstanding appearance, she still said with a calm expression, "Hello, Classmate Yun, hello everyone."

Yun Shen could tell at a glance that this girl was being coerced and definitely didn't want a political marriage.

But seeing through it without saying it, Yun Shen still greeted with a smile, "Hello to you too, and greetings to the Zhao family head."

The Zhao family head acted as if he hadn't noticed his daughter's reluctance at all, laughing, "This is my daughter, Zhao Yunqin. You young people can get to know each other later. Come, come, come, everyone sit, sit."