Chapter 224 – Finding a Weaponsmith to Be My Father-in-Law - Part 2
Later that afternoon, at the Cui residence...
The Cui Clan was a major clan situated beyond the second gate, nestled in a prime location surrounded by two acres of sixth rank meat fields in the northwest. They had chosen this spot back when they were at their strongest.
While the third gate might seem more prestigious, the resources there—one fourth rank and two fifth rank meat fields—were reserved for the temple master, deputy temple masters, elders, and direct disciples. Most clans or outer disciples, without special permission, were limited to cultivating near the sixth rank meat fields. As such, the Cui Clan picked the best possible place in the vicinity of the second gate.
Still, the question was how long they could hold on to such a prime estate. It might remain secure for a few years, perhaps even a decade or more, but in time things could change. After all, the Cui Clan had once boasted three elders of the fifth rank and was now down to one and a half.
Cui Heng, the current head of the Cui Clan, was a refined-looking man. Sighing softly, he headed into the depths of the compound. Their patriarch had returned, and he needed the elder’s approval on a critical matter.
Before long, he arrived at a small pavilion. A white-robed man, looking even younger than Cui Heng, lounged there with a folded fan in hand, admiring the landscape. This was Cui Wuji, the one in the one and a half elders remaining in the clan.
Next to him stood a lively young girl, who immediately straightened her posture and became prim and proper the moment she spotted Cui Heng. Bowing politely, she greeted him, “Father.”
Cui Heng gave her a nod, then turned to Cui Wuji. “Patriarch, we’ve received word back from Li Yuan.”
Cui Wuji smiled calmly. “Then show your sincerity and finalize the marriage. But don’t try to strong-arm him. We can’t afford to offend him.”
“Of course,” Cui Heng agreed. He hesitated, then said, “Only...Li Yuan doesn’t want to wed the candidate we offered him. He wants to marry the Yin Consort instead.”