Chapter 264

Wei Zhongdao was the second son born to the Wei family's principal wife, with a proper lineage.

His status and position could be considered a match.

After Cai Yong expressed his thoughts, Cai Wenji decisively refused, then said she already had someone in her heart, and incidentally revealed some of her cultivation arts.

Cai Yong was very surprised, but he also followed his daughter's wishes.

He only had these two daughters in his life.

For his daughters, he could do anything.

Even if it was unorthodox and criticized by the people of the world, Cai Yong didn't care.

He wasn't just talking; he would really do it.

Historically, not long after Cai Wenji married Wei Zhongdao, Wei Zhongdao died, and according to the customs of the time, Cai Wenji would have to remain a widow for Wei Zhongdao for the rest of her life.

But Cai Yong couldn't bear to see his daughter suffer, so he braved the world's disapproval and brought his daughter home.

For this, he even became an enemy of the Hedong Wei family.

Aristocratic families valued face, and Cai Yong doing this was a slap in the face to the Wei family.

However, Cai Yong didn't care about these things.

In his eyes, nothing was more important than his daughter's happiness.

No damn etiquette or rules were as important as his daughter.

This was Cai Yong.

Therefore, upon hearing that Cai Wenji had someone in her heart and had enough strength to protect herself, Cai Yong naturally helped his daughter refuse the Wei family.

But the Wei family wouldn't give up, sending people time and again to plead.

Wanting to propose for Wei Zhongdao and marry Cai Wenji.

All of which were ruthlessly refused by Cai Yong.

Just as the two sisters, Cai Wenji and Cai Zhenji, were talking,

the sound of arguing in the main hall had already reached the backyard.

"Sister, listening to the voices, it seems that the Grand Tutor Yuan Huai and the Grand Marshal Yang Ci have also come."

"I didn't expect the Wei family to be able to move those two."

"I don't know if Father can handle this now."

"The Yuan family and the Yang family are far stronger than the Wei family; one has had four generations of Three Excellencies, and the other has had five generations of Three Excellencies. They are both top-tier aristocratic families in today's Great Han."

"It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call them the leaders of the aristocratic families."

Cai Zhenji said, her small face drooping.

Although she was young, she understood all the principles and things she should know, influenced by the family environment.

Aristocratic families valued face.

Slapping the Wei family's face might be fine.

After all, the Wei family hadn't had anyone of note in the imperial court for so many years.

But the Yang family and the Yuan family were different.

If they offended these two families, her father would have a hard time in Great Han.

"Sister, what should we do?"

Cai Zhenji asked with some distress.

She didn't want her sister to marry Wei Zhongdao.

"Rest assured, I have my own way to resolve it."

"Come with me to the front hall."

Cai Wenji said with a faint smile, looking very relaxed, without the slightest tension.

As if everything was under control.

She wasn't pretending to be calm; she really wasn't panicked.

As early as after the Wei family first sent people, she had investigated Wei Zhongdao thoroughly and understood why the Wei family was so anxious.

Wei Zhongdao had a serious illness and couldn't be cured.

Coming to propose marriage was nothing more than wanting to marry her to bring him good luck.

Cai Wenji hadn't told her father or sister about this.

It was for the sake of bringing it out at a critical moment to play a vital role.

Now was the time to explain the situation.

She usually looked very quiet, calm, and tranquil.

But growing up in a family with profound learning, she knew what should be done and when.

"Sister, are you really sure?"

Cai Zhenji's eyes lit up, and she asked with great anticipation.

Cai Wenji nodded with a smile.

Afterward, the two sisters walked toward the front hall.

At this time, in the front hall of the Cai family.

Cai Yong, seeing that the Wei family had invited the two lords, Yuan Huai and Yang Ci, was very angry, and the rage on his face was about to erupt.

However, when speaking, he still paid attention to some rules.

"Two lords, are you also here today to be lobbyists for the Wei family?"

Cai Yong's tone was very impolite.

Rules should be followed, and after all, the two were the Three Excellencies of the current dynasty, among the most powerful people in the entire Great Han, but Cai Yong would absolutely not be polite.

"Brother Bo Jie, I think this marriage is quite good, and your two families are well-matched."

"Why do you keep refusing?"

"If you delay my niece's happiness,"

"beware of being blamed in the future."

Yuan Huai stroked his beard and said with a smile.

He and Cai Yong could be considered friends, so there weren't too many constraints when they spoke, and they looked very comfortable.

"Brother Bo Jie, the Wei family can also be considered a great family."

"Zhongdao is also born to the principal wife, and is a match for Wenji."

"Marrying over won't disgrace your name as Master Cai, don't you think?"

Yang Ci didn't speak as comfortably.

Mainly because he was older and could be considered an elder to Cai Yong and Yuan Huai.

The reason he addressed Cai Yong as Master Cai was because Cai Yong's home held countless books, and who knew how many ancient books and rare editions.

Even the royal library of Great Han couldn't compare to it.

Who knew how many people came to Cai Yong's home to study and borrow books.

Therefore, even though Yuan Huai and Yang Ci were ranked among the Three Excellencies, they were very respectful to Cai Yong.

"I only have these two daughters in my life."

"Marriage is a matter of top priority, and I will naturally respect their opinions."

"Wenji says she won't marry, so I can't force her!"

Cai Yong's tone softened a bit.

He was targeting the Wei family, not Yuan Huai and Yang Ci.

When speaking to the two, he naturally couldn't be unfriendly all the time.

The person sent by the Wei family, who had been silent, spoke up: "Master Cai, this statement is wrong."

"The orders of parents, the words of matchmakers."

"Marriage has been decided by parents since ancient times."

"As children, they only need to follow the arrangements."

"Where is there any right to refuse or choose?"

"This has been the case since ancient times. Master Cai doing this now, aren't you afraid of being pointed at and ridiculed by the people of the Nine Provinces?"

This person spoke without the slightest politeness.

Every other word was about how things were since ancient times, and how the rules were.

He even used these things to pressure Cai Yong into submission.