Chapter One: Snatching the Young Marshal, Marrying Yu Fengzhi.
Spring, 1916.
The Fengtian Marshal's Mansion.
“Damn it! Little Six! The world isn't just about fighting and killing. It's about social etiquette!”
“It's an arranged marriage by our parents, I already talked to Old Man Yu about it!”
“You have to marry this Yu Fengzhi, whether you like it or not!”
“I won't! I'd rather tie you up and force you to marry her!”
The mansion echoed with their heated argument.
It was the Marshal, Zhang, scolding his son, the Young Marshal!
It wasn't surprising the Young Marshal was so rebellious. He was the esteemed Young Marshal of the Fengtian Army, and he was undeniably handsome.
People even called him one of the Four Beauties of the Republic.
But this Yu family's eldest daughter, Yu Fengzhi!
They said she was five years older than him and nobody knew what she looked like.
This was a blind marriage!
Who knew what would happen in the future!
...
At this moment.
Neither the servants nor the concubines dared to speak up.
Both the Marshal and the Young Marshal had a temper.
Anyone who crossed them at this time.
Would likely be dragged outside and shot.
For a while.
The atmosphere was frozen.
The entire Marshal's Mansion was eerily quiet.
But then.
A clear voice suddenly rang out from the side.
“Father!”
“If Big Brother doesn't want to marry the Yu family's daughter.”
“Then let me marry her!”
Before the words even finished.
Everyone was stunned.
Especially the Young Marshal, Zhang Liuz, who widened his eyes.
“Second Brother!”
“You're going to marry that old woman?”
...
Following Zhang Liuz's furious gaze.
Everyone in the mansion turned towards the equally dashing youth beside him.
It was none other than.
The Marshal's second son, Zhang Xue Ming.
What!
Big Brother wouldn't marry her.
And now, the Second Brother is taking over?
What kind of strange spectacle is this?
Everyone in the mansion was baffled.
Especially Marshal Zhang Zuolin, who was staring intently.
He looked at Zhang Xue Ming and said, “What! Xue Ming, you want to marry your brother's wife?”
As the commander of the Fengtian Army, Marshal Zhang had a long-established reputation. Although he was thin, he resembled a lean tiger descending from a mountain, giving off a sense of predatory ferocity.
Anyone else who was stared at like this.
Would probably be trembling with fear, unable to utter a coherent word.
But Zhang Xue Ming, standing in the center of this imposing aura, had an air of calmness.
He was a time traveler.
All his preparations were for this day!
Zhang Xue Ming replied confidently, “Father, what you said isn't right. Yu Fengzhi hasn't come into our family yet, how can you call her my brother's wife?”
“And I, Zhang Xue Ming, am I not also flesh and blood of the Zhang family?”
With Zhang Xue Ming's assertive answer.
Marshal Zhang's eyes lit up.
Yes!
They said the Zhang and Yu families were marrying!
But they never said that it had to be his eldest son!
A forced marriage is never sweet!
If he really tied Little Six down to marry.
Who knows what kind of mess they'd cause after the wedding?
Wouldn't that be a pity for the Yu family's daughter?
Moreover, the Zhang and Yu families made this marriage agreement before he rose to power.
He allowed this marriage out of obligation.
If you really want to be honest about it.
Even though the Yu family was wealthy and influential.
Could they match his status as the Fengtian Marshal, the King of the Northeast?
His children could even marry a noble girl from the capital's cabinet!
His eldest son wouldn't marry.
His second son would marry.
He was giving them face!
On the side, Little Six was on the verge of tears.
What is a good brother?
This is a good brother!
“Second Brother!”
“You're taking the bullet for your brother!”
“I'm so sorry, Second Brother!”
...
Seeing his two sons embrace each other, looking like a respectful elder brother and a humble younger brother.
The old Marshal had a look of satisfaction.
Xue Ming! He's grown up!
He waved his hand.
“Alright! Then it's settled! We'll have our second son, Zhang Xue Ming, marry the eldest daughter of the Yu family!”