A family of widows, all shouldered, raising the dragon flag!

Faced with Sutti's face full of disdain!

Qin Ze showed no mercy whatsoever!

"As a son of the Qin family, why should I need to prepare?"

"It's truly lamentable that someone as learned as you, a great Confucian scholar, would even teach a sacrificial text for the imperial examinations!"

These words finally made Suti's long-suppressed expression turn ugly.

If it weren't for the old lady, he would have killed Qin Ze himself!

"Hmph, don't try to be clever with words!"

"If you gain my and my daughter's approval, I will naturally grant your wish!"

Upon hearing this, Su Ningzhi hesitated, as if she wanted to say something but then stopped herself.

But seeing the look in Suti's eyes, she obediently lowered her head.

Qin Ze's eyes were like cold stars, and his face was covered in frost!

He turned around, holding a stick of incense, and led the Qin family out of the mansion, staggering. He knelt down and bowed deeply in the direction of the northern border where his father and brothers had died in battle!

"Alas! Heaven and earth are cruel, breaking my pillars."

"With the nation and its people in peril, you have taken my father and brothers!"

……

"On this seventh day, the souls of my father and brothers have returned to their hometown!"

"The spirit in the shrine is present, but its voice and appearance are nowhere to be seen."

"The courtyard remains, but laughter is no more."

"The courtyard is deserted and desolate, amidst the howling wind and rain."

"Even worse, treacherous officials took advantage of the misfortune to bully and oppress..."

…………

Today we hold this memorial service, firstly to pay tribute to the loyal souls, and secondly to express our resolve:

"Anyone who insults the Qin family or bullies my family members will be punished with blood and lives, a fight to the death!"

"May my father and brothers, in their spirits above, see my heart and protect my family!"

"Their loyal souls will never perish! Their noble spirit will live on forever!"

"The loyalty and valor of the Qin family will never be forgotten!"

As Qin Ze recited the eulogy, the entire Qin family, young and old, roared loudly in response.

"Their loyal souls will never perish, their noble spirit will live on forever..."

The sound shook heaven and earth, leaving Suti deeply shaken!

For the first time, Su Ningzhi's gaze towards Qin Ze changed.

A man of both literary and martial talents!

She suddenly felt that she was not good enough for Qin Ze.

Just as everyone was immersed in Qin Ze's eulogy.

Suti's voice, however, enraged everyone.

"Daughter, are you satisfied with this eulogy?"

Su Ti kept giving Su Ningzhi meaningful glances.

There was only one objective: no matter how well Qin Ze's eulogy was written, it could not be agreed to.

But he can't say this disagreement aloud.

After all, he was a renowned Confucian scholar of the time. If he said it, not only would it lower his status, but he might also be embarrassed later.

But for Su Ningzhi, everything was perfectly reasonable. It was Su Ningzhi who was embarrassed and humiliated...

It's nothing for a girl to lose face a little!

Moreover, Su Ningzhi is merely a pawn in his game, a pawn that is currently quite useful!

Su Ningzhi bit her red lips lightly, her face full of trouble.

The moment when the entire Qin family chanted "The loyal soul will never perish" together, it said it all.

How could she go against her conscience and say it was bad?

But the threatening look in Suti's eyes made her hesitate.

"Father, I am not very knowledgeable, please help me!"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's eyes turned to Suti.

The Qin family members looked at Su Ningzhi with even more disappointment!

Qin Zeming has already done a great job!

But Su Ningzhi didn't dare to acknowledge it!

Su Ti also didn't expect Su Ningzhi to pass the buck to him!

How could a great Confucian scholar like him be brought down by something so trivial!

"Daughter, you are perfectly capable of making this decision. After all, everyone has different standards of judgment!"

"The most crucial thing is your life's most important decision; it all depends on your single thought!"

"A woman should follow her husband wherever he goes, whether he's a chicken or a dog; you have to think about your own life!"

The threatening tone in those words silenced Su Ningzhi!

Qin Ze witnessed this scene!

He said calmly, "Third Sister-in-law! The great scholar is right. What makes us human is our ability to control our own destiny!"

Don't believe the so-called "marry a chicken, follow the chicken; marry a dog, follow the dog" nonsense!

"If they truly follow their husbands wherever they go, it's because they willingly accept being treated like animals!"

"And you, you are a person, a beautiful woman with a face like a begonia, a lotus emerging from the water!"

"Third Sister-in-law, if you simply follow your heart, then today you don't approve of me!"

"I have absolutely no complaints!"

Upon hearing this!

The room was deathly silent!

Especially Qin Ze's widowed sisters-in-law!

All their beautiful eyes were fixed on Qin Ze.

The idea that a woman should follow her husband wherever he goes, whether he's a chicken or a dog, is deeply ingrained in their culture.

But Qin Ze shattered this notion in front of everyone today!

So they are human beings, and they have choices!

Shen Zhiwei's favorability rating: 10

[Liu Jinghong's favorability rating: 65]

[Su Ningzhi's favorability rating: 10]

[Xiao Yunshu's favorability -30]

……

Gu Qingcheng's favorability -100

Qin Ze's favorability towards the widowed women in front of him skyrocketed.

Third Sister-in-law Su Ningzhi's value increased directly from -40 to +10.

Why is Eighth Sister-in-law's score still -100?

Seeing eight pairs of eyes staring at him, he felt a little shy.

But in the eyes of the women, it was Qin Ze's shy modesty, and at this moment, they suddenly felt a bit of courage to fight against fate!

Su Ningzhi's beautiful eyes were filled with tears!

For the first time, she felt that someone understood her!

All the past events are like fleeting clouds, and she suddenly realizes that she has never truly lived for herself!

Su Ningzhi bit her red lips so hard that they almost bled.

Her eyes were already brimming with tears, but she stubbornly held them back, her defiance heartbreaking!

She wants to live for herself and fight for it!

"Ninth Brother, I approve of your eulogy!"

Upon hearing this!

The women were overjoyed!

Although they are sisters-in-law, they are actually sisters who share the same blood and are even closer than sisters who share the same blood and are closely related.

Suti never expected that his daughter would dare to betray him at such a crucial moment.

But since this was the Qin family home, he couldn't retaliate.

In the distance, the old lady heard Su Ningzhi's reply and her face was full of satisfaction.

"Master Su, your daughter has already given her her approval. Do you have anything else to say?"

The old lady's indifferent voice was devoid of any emotion.

But it was precisely this emotionless voice that frightened Suti.

"Grandma, since my daughter approves, I have nothing more to say!"

"Just do everything according to the Qin family's rules!"

"Goodbye!"

Watching Su Ti storm off in a huff, Qin Ze's eyes flickered with uncertainty.

He sensed that his father-in-law seemed to have some reservations about his third sister-in-law!

He could even sense his third sister-in-law's fear and resistance!

But anyone who dares to stop him from marrying her!

God blocks and kills God!

I'll kill anyone who gets in my way!

Even great Confucian scholars cannot do it!

As Suti departed, the other powerful families, nobles, and royalty all withdrew from the scene!

Next, Qin Ze led the Qin family in offering sacrifices, burning paper money, and sending off the soul!

……

Three days later!

Qin Ze went straight to marry Su Ningzhi!

This move shocked the capital!

No one expected Qin Ze to remarry so soon.

Suti was furious.

Because Su Ningzhi didn't go back to the Su family at all, she went through the motions at the Qin residence just like Liu Jinghong, and then chose an auspicious day to get married!

"Hasty!"

"That was incredibly hasty!"

"I'm so angry!"

Suti was on the verge of cursing!

He decided to go and vent his anger!

The Qin family's actions show them disrespect!

Qin Mansion!

The lights were on! The place was bustling with activity!

Various prominent families and clans came to offer their congratulations!

Although the Qin family did not have a sedan chair carried by eight men, everyone knew the truth.

Qin Ze's previous performance, coupled with the Old Madam's breakthrough, has led some wavering aristocratic families to once again side with the Qin family.

Qin Ze was surrounded by admirers and drank until his face was flushed.

After a few rounds of drinks!

As everyone left, Qin Ze let out a long sigh and slowly stepped into the bridal chamber.

Once inside the bridal chamber!

The red candles stand tall, their flames flickering!

He then saw the beautiful woman, exuding an air of scholarly elegance, sitting there gracefully like a lotus emerging from the water, serene as a fairy!

Her bright red wedding dress accentuated her snow-white skin, and her black hair was tied up high with only a simple jade hairpin. Without any embellishment, she appeared even more elegant and refined, like a lotus.

She gently placed her hands on her knees, her fingertips slightly curled, and even her breathing was extremely soft.

My heart is pounding with excitement!

Trembling hands!

He's destined to fight on all sides tonight, delivering devastating blows every time!

Looking at those slender, delicate hands and that graceful figure, Qin Ze decided to act impulsively!