Chapter 1128: Prince Pu’s Mansion
Before Prince Pu could speak, the steward exploded furiously: "What do you mean Miss Zhang doesn’t want to? As the saying goes, ’Parental authority and matchmaker’s arrangements.’ As long as you, her father, nod your head, how dare she refuse? I think you’re looking down on Prince Pu’s Mansion, deliberately making excuses."
Wealthy Master Zhang became anxious upon hearing this; they absolutely couldn’t afford to offend Prince Pu’s Mansion. Thus, he hurriedly explained to Prince Pu: "Prince, this humble servant has no such intention."
"Then what do you mean?"
"My daughter’s marriage should be her own decision. If she agrees, then it’s fine." As the saying goes, better to be the head of a chicken than the tail of a phoenix. Becoming a concubine may sound dignified as half a master, but in reality, it’s no better than being a maid.
Wealthy Master Zhang, loving his daughter dearly, didn’t want her to suffer such hardships for the rest of her life.
"How absurd. A child’s marriage has always been governed by parental authority and matchmaker’s arrangements. Since when does a person decide their own marriage? Truly unheard of!" Prince Pu scoffed in disbelief at Wealthy Master Zhang’s reasoning.
"This...!" Wealthy Master Zhang looked troubled, not daring to tell the truth.
The Bone King grew impatient: "Speak plainly! What exactly do you mean?"
The steward chimed in from the side, currying favor: "It’s an extraordinary blessing for the Prince to take notice of your family. Yet you dare to refuse? Truly ungrateful!"
Pushed to the edge with no way out, Wealthy Master Zhang gritted his teeth and revealed the truth.
Upon hearing this, Prince Pu flew into a rage: "You must be dreaming! How dare a mere commoner aspire to the position of the main wife? Do you even know your place? Are you worthy?"
The steward added: "Exactly, it’s outrageous! Look in the mirror to see your true self—how much beauty do you really have? You’re not Xi Shi, so don’t act so presumptuously."
Wealthy Master Zhang and his family were berated relentlessly, kneeling on the ground, not daring to make a sound.