As a young marshal, it's reasonable for me to have 300,000 private troops, right?

Yu Fengzhi caught a glimpse of Qi Fan at the door from the corner of her eye, and her previously slightly hesitant gaze softened instantly.

Ever since Qi Fan left Zhengjiatun, she has been thinking about this calm yet lively young man every day. At night, lying in bed, her mind is filled with his image.

When she heard that Zhang Zuolin was going to send someone to fetch her to Fengtian, she was not at all uneasy. On the contrary, she was overjoyed, finally able to see the person she had been longing for again.

"Hanqing! You're back!"

Yu Fengzhi's voice carried a hint of barely perceptible joy. Ignoring the four concubines present, she lifted her skirt and hurried towards Qi Fan, giving him a big bear hug without any hesitation.

A warm body pressed against hers, carrying a faint scent of soapberry. Qi Fan could clearly feel her shoulders trembling slightly; she was clearly overwhelmed with excitement.

Upon seeing this, the four concubines exchanged knowing smiles.

The second concubine was the first to react, smiling and waving her hand to defuse the situation.

"Alright, alright, we old women won't stand on end here. Let the young couple have a good talk, we'll go do what we need to do!"

The other concubines chimed in, making a few jokes with a smile, before turning around and leaving the room, thoughtfully closing the door behind them and leaving the two of them alone.

Yu Fengzhi's arrival seemed to inject a fresh atmosphere into the calm and composed Marshal's Mansion, making the entire mansion much more lively.

Qi Fan simply put aside what he was doing and took Yu Fengzhi on a day-long tour of Fengtian City, from street food stalls to bustling theaters, seeing all the sights of Fengtian.

Seeing that the two got along well, Zhang Zuolin took advantage of the momentum and immediately decided to set their wedding date for three days later.

The next morning, the Marshal's Mansion was filled with joy.

The four concubines dressed up meticulously, each in their finest attire. Today was their first formal meal with Yu Fengzhi, and more importantly, they were finalizing the details of the wedding, so it naturally had to be a grand affair.

Several concubines were gathered in the second concubine's courtyard, picking out clothes around a chest, discussing which color was more festive and which style was more appropriate, making quite a scene.

Just then, a series of crisp footsteps came from the courtyard gate, and a woman wearing a bright red cheongsam walked in with steady steps, wearing a pair of fashionable round sunglasses, exuding a powerful aura.

"Where's the bride?" she called out as she took off her sunglasses, her voice cheerful yet slightly feisty.

"Let me see which girl has taken my little Liu Zi in!"

The person who came was none other than Qi Fan's eldest sister, Zhang Shoufang.

The fifth concubine was the first to see her. The smile on her face froze instantly, and she subconsciously shrank back, a clear fear flashing in her eyes.

"Oh no... our dear auntie is back!"

Zhang Shoufang was pampered by Zhang Zuolin since childhood. She was a feisty and domineering woman who always had the final say in the Marshal's Mansion. Even the concubines were afraid of her.

Her sudden return is likely to cause quite a stir.

Zhang Shoufang completely ignored the stunned concubines in the courtyard. While shouting "Bride!", she strode towards the room where Yu Fengzhi was, acting as if she were there to settle scores.

Yu Fengzhi was sitting on a chair by the window, holding a plate of melon seeds in her hand, munching on them casually, while pondering the details of the wedding.

Suddenly, with a "bang," the door was pushed open, and a figure in red rushed in.

She glanced up and saw that the newcomer was well-dressed and had a commanding presence, so she knew he was no ordinary person. She quickly put down the melon seeds, stood up, straightened her clothes, and became respectful.

Zhang Shoufang took off her sunglasses and casually handed them to the maid who followed her. Her eyes looked Yu Fengzhi up and down, her gaze straightforward and frank.

A moment later, she suddenly laughed, her tone cheerful.

"Wow! What a stunning beauty! With delicate features and a graceful demeanor, my little Liu should marry someone like you!"

Upon hearing this tone and combining it with the information she had heard before, Yu Fengzhi instantly realized that the person in front of her was Qi Fan's eldest sister, Zhang Shoufang, and quickly stepped forward.

"Sister is joking."

As she spoke, she turned around, poured a cup of warm tea, and presented it to Zhang Shoufang with both hands.

"Sister, you must be tired from your journey. Please have a cup of tea and rest."

Zhang Shoufang took the teacup, took a small sip, and then put it down, her expression becoming more serious.

"Liu Zi lost his mother when he was young and suffered a lot with our father. From now on, I'm entrusting him to you. You must take good care of him for me and make sure he doesn't suffer any injustice."

As soon as she finished speaking, she gave a wink to the maid behind her.

The maidservant immediately stepped forward and handed over an exquisite rosewood box. Zhang Shoufang took the box and placed it in Yu Fengzhi's hand.

"Our mother passed away early and didn't leave behind any valuables. I melted down her gold jewelry and made a gold key. It's not very valuable, but consider it a gift from your sister."

Yu Fengzhi took the wooden box with both hands and gently opened it. Inside the box was a red velvet cloth, on which lay a large, gleaming gold key, exquisitely crafted.

She quickly looked up and thanked her sincerely, saying, "Thank you, sister. This gift is so precious; I will definitely keep it safe."

"Hey, we're all family, no need to thank me!" Zhang Shoufang waved her hand, laughing heartily.

"I'm satisfied with you, Old Zhang's daughter-in-law!"

After saying that, she waved her hand again, "Alright, you can rest here, I'll go take a look around the manor."

Before she finished speaking, she rushed out the door, leaving Yu Fengzhi standing there, watching her retreating figure and thinking to herself, "This older sister is really a straightforward person."

After leaving Yu Fengzhi's room, Zhang Shoufang didn't linger and went straight to Qi Fan's courtyard.

Just then, Qi Fan finished dressing and was bending down to find his shoes when the door was suddenly flung open with a loud bang.

"Liu Zi! My dear brother, I've missed you so much!" Zhang Shoufang called out as she quickly stepped forward and hugged Qi Fan tightly.

When Qi Fan saw that it was her, a surprised smile instantly appeared on his face, and he hugged her back.

The two haven't seen each other since the eldest sister got married.

"Big sister! Why are you back?"

"With such a big event as your wedding, how could your sister not come back?" Zhang Shoufang let go of him, looked him up and down, and asked with a smile.

"How is it? Are you satisfied with your new bride? She seems like a good girl to me."

Qi Fan scratched his head, a helpless yet sly smile on his face.

"It's alright. This marriage was arranged by my father, did I have a choice? But to be honest, it's not like I'm at a disadvantage."

Zhang Shoufang knew her younger brother best. Seeing his appearance, she knew he must have gotten a lot of benefits from Zhang Zuolin. She immediately raised her eyebrows and asked.

"You little rascal, you've obviously been asking your dad for a lot of money, haven't you? Tell me honestly, how much did you ask for?"

"No more, no less, 350,000 silver dollars," Qi Fan said casually.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Shoufang's eyes lit up, and she went up and punched him in the chest.

"Wow, you're something else! This is almost as much as my dowry when I got married!"

Qi Fan rubbed his chest and grinned, "It's nothing special, still far from being as good as you, big sister."