Chapter 432: Clearing Away Bad Luck

"Hey, brother, I'm a man with a family and a household now.

If I do this, will they look favorably upon it?"

Cheng Feng said in astonishment.

Wei Zhuang laughed: "In the face of a family's life and death, personal honor and disgrace are how insignificant.

Currently, it is the clans and the Imperial Clan who jointly rule the world.

The Imperial Clan is devoid of Dao, and the world rebels against it.

If you don't pick the right side, people are going to die.

You must put away your heart of pity."

"Won't they mind?" Cheng Feng asked curiously.

"Therefore, you must be strong, strong to the point that they don't mind.

Their lives and livelihoods are tied to you alone,

their honor, disgrace, fortune, and status depend on your every word,

wouldn't that be enough?"

Cheng Feng grinned: "You make it sound really easy."

Wei Zhuang said firmly: "I believe in you, you can do it."

"Fine, understood, I'd better keep my feet on the ground and take it one step at a time."

"Alright, I know you're busy, go on then."

The Jin family courtyard.

"Ying'er, are you sure Master Cheng will help us?"

"Aunt, I have already communicated well with Cheng Feng.

I have already placed the Raw Iron Road Permit and all the Jin family blacksmiths before him.

Plus myself.

Which man wouldn't be tempted?"

Jin Ying's face was slightly flushed, but her tone was firm.

In business, choosing a move and placing a piece means bearing one's own gains and losses.

The Jin family originally had a choice, they just didn't choose correctly.

Given the current situation, this is already the best choice.

As long as the Jin family bloodline is preserved,

Jin Ying considers it her duty.

Furthermore, if necessary, I'm afraid Aunt might also have to pay a price.

After all, the one who needs to be protected is also her son.

With Uncle and the others dead in battle,

an orphan and a widow will also attract covetous eyes.

Yang Cuicui felt at ease hearing this.

Money plus a woman; ever since she married into the Jin family at sixteen, she had never seen anyone who could resist this tactic.

Yang Cuicui looked at her sister-in-law with slightly red eyes: "It's been hard on you, Yingying. From now on, Wen and I will rely entirely on you. If you have any needs, you must tell me; Aunt will not refuse a single thing."

Jin Ying's heart stirred, and she calmly glanced at her aunt, who had a graceful and curvaceous figure.

Perhaps...

"Mm, if I have anything, I will definitely tell you, Aunt."

Suddenly, someone walked over quickly from the side.

"Miss, Master Cheng has arrived."

The previously sentimental atmosphere instantly dissipated.

"Quick, prepare the list of blacksmiths, and have the people in the Outer Courtyard stop working."

Jin Ying quickly straightened her clothes, took a deep breath, and tried to make her expression appear more composed and confident.

She turned to Yang Cuicui and said: "Aunt, you go inside first, I will handle this here."

Yang Cuicui nodded, a flash of complex emotion in her eyes.

Cheng Feng stepped into the courtyard, his pace steady, his gaze revealing a hint of sharpness.

The Jin family was, after all, a well-known and established household.

The family's foundation was not insignificant.

Cheng Feng had not forgotten the scene of the servants desperately trying to save their master.

He looked around, finally fixing his gaze on Jin Ying, who had walked out, the corners of his mouth curling into a faint smile. "Junior Sister, it seems you are already prepared."

Jin Ying's face flushed slightly, as she caught the different meaning.

She stepped forward, bowed slightly in greeting, her demeanor fully displaying the style of a great family.

"Senior Brother's arrival brings splendor to the Jin family. Everything is just as Senior Brother expected; the blacksmiths and the Raw Iron Road Permit are all prepared, just waiting for Senior Brother's inspection."

Cheng Feng nodded in satisfaction; there was no need to waste words with a woman who could see the situation clearly.

He liked this attitude very much.

The two walked and talked, with Jin Ying skillfully guiding the topic, neither appearing impatient nor missing the opportunity to show the Jin family's sincerity.

Cheng Feng listened, nodding from time to time, secretly admiring Jin Ying's shrewdness and decisiveness.

Jin Ying had been prepared for a long time; she smiled slightly, took a carefully prepared Blacksmith Contract and a pale blue Iron Token from her sleeve, and handed them to Cheng Feng.

"These are the blacksmith contracts under the Jin family and the Raw Iron Road Permit."

"As long as Senior Brother finds a suitable place, the craftsmanship of these blacksmiths will surely satisfy you."

Cheng Feng took the contract and the Iron Token, his fingertips rubbing against the exquisite patterns on the token, his gaze growing increasingly profound.

"Junior Sister has certainly prepared thoroughly."

Jin Ying's expression was calm, her gaze meeting Cheng Feng's without flickering or dodging.

"Senior Brother also knows that the current situation is like walking on thin ice. Since the Jin family has decided to advance and retreat with Senior Brother, we must naturally show full sincerity. I only hope Senior Brother will not find it lacking."

The corners of Cheng Feng's mouth curled up, revealing a meaningful smile as he said, "However, with Junior Sister helping me with everything you have, are you not afraid that I, Cheng Feng, might one day betray the Jin family?"

"Once the board is chosen and the piece is played, there is no regret," Jin Ying said firmly.

"Good. It is late now, so Junior Sister should get some rest. Tomorrow, let us hold a wedding to ward off the bad luck."

Jin Ying's expression was agitated, and she said at a loss, "Hold a wedding???"

She had thought Cheng Feng would still need some time to make arrangements.

"Would this not be too fast??"

Cheng Feng's gaze was burning as he looked straight at Jin Ying, his tone steady: "Junior Sister, this wedding is not just to ward off bad luck, but to show that our two families are now closely linked. Only in this way can I..."

Jin Ying's cheeks flushed crimson, her heart pounding like a startled deer, feeling the shyness of this sudden proposal.

She lowered her head slightly, pondered for a moment, then raised her eyes and said firmly, "What Senior Brother says is very true. Since that is the case, Ying'er will listen to Senior Brother's arrangements."

Seeing her agree, the smile at the corners of Cheng Feng's mouth deepened, and a flash of appreciation crossed his eyes: "Junior Sister is truly straightforward. Then, I shall handle the matters of tomorrow's wedding; you only need to rest easy and be the most beautiful bride."

At this moment, Yang Cuicui, who had been hiding in the shadows observing, felt both shocked and delighted upon hearing this conversation.

She was shocked that the wedding had come so suddenly, and delighted that the marriage between the Jin family and the Cheng family would undoubtedly add a solid guarantee to this precarious family.

She walked out quickly, her face full of smiles: "This is wonderful, this is wonderful. For Yingying to be able to marry Lord Cheng is her good fortune, and also the good fortune of our Jin family."

Cheng Feng looked at the beautiful woman and nodded slightly: "Aunt, rest assured, I will certainly not treat Ying'er poorly."

Yang Cuicui nodded repeatedly: "That is only natural, that is only natural. Lord Cheng is a man of talent and appearance, and so responsible. We are at ease with Yingying following you."

Hearing her aunt's blunt words, Jin Ying's cheeks grew even hotter. She stole a glance at Cheng Feng and, seeing his expression was as usual, felt slightly relieved.

Cheng Feng turned to Jin Ying and said: "Junior Sister, rest well today and gather your energy. Tomorrow, we shall hold a grand wedding here in the Jin family courtyard."

Jin Ying nodded gently: "Good, everything will be as Senior Brother says."

After Cheng Feng left, Yang Cuicui took Jin Ying's hand, her eyes full of concern: "Yingying, this wedding has come suddenly. If you need anything, just tell your aunt."

Jin Ying felt a warmth in her heart and said with a smile: "Aunt, I have no special needs, but since this wedding is rushed, I hope Aunt will take the trouble to help arrange it."

Yang Cuicui patted her chest in assurance: "Rest assured, Yingying. Aunt will definitely make this wedding lively and let everyone see the joy of our Jin family."

Once the matters were settled, Cheng Feng walked out slowly.

So, everything Wei Zhuang said was true.

A chaotic world.

Is a carnival feast for the strong.