Chapter 730: Engagement (2)_1
However, due to etiquette, he had to endure and waited eagerly for Du Ruohai, the head of the family, to speak.
In the past, Du Ruohai would have eagerly pandered by now, but ever since Lady Mei passed away, his heart had changed and he began to see many things unfavorably. Now, even if they could forge ties with Wuchang Duke, even if their influence in the Duke An’s Mansion became greater and wider, it would mean nothing since she could no longer see it.
Nevertheless, for the development of the family, he reluctantly agreed, but without the apparent glee of Du Yongzhi.
Jin Dapeng, upon hearing Duke An’s consent, could not help but smile. Although he knew in advance they would consent, he was still glad to hear their prompt agreement. He slapped his chest and declared, "Since the young lady is now my betrothed, I swear to not let anyone who insulted her today get away. Damn it, what’s so great about the Mu family, just because they have the backing of a dishonest merchant with the surname Huo. Those who dare to mess with me, I’ll see their home ruined and their people perished..."
"What Marquis said is true, we are entirely dependent on Marquis’s decision!"
Du Yongbang and Du Yongchun continued to express their agreement and instantly saw the benefit they would reap from the Mu family’s downfall.
Du Yongzhi remained silent on the side, contemplating his choice of address for Jin Dapeng - should he call him ’Marquis’, which although respectful, might difficult his relationship, or ’son-in-law’, which would be intimate but risk upsetting him. With that dilemma on his mind, Du Ruohai suddenly spoke.