"Father, Mother, you want me to marry an eighty-year-old man? Isn't that pushing me into a fire pit?"
Outside the Ye Family's gates, a simply dressed but exquisitely beautiful woman angrily spoke to a middle-aged couple, her brows furrowed with stubbornness.
"Silly girl, this is for your own good. The Ye family Master is almost in the ground; he can't do anything to you. After he dies, all of the Ye Family's assets will be yours.
By then, you'll still be a maiden. What kind of man couldn't you find then?"
The middle-aged woman said with a chuckle, her eyes full of shrewdness and calculation.
"I won't marry! If you want to marry, you marry!"
The young woman shook her head, her face full of stubbornness.
Smack!
A crisp slap echoed, as the middle-aged man beside them struck the woman's face fiercely.
"You unfilial thing! Listen to your mother obediently. If you dare to mess this up, I'll break your legs!"
"Hua Gu is here. Hurry up and go over.
Behave well and make sure the Ye family Master takes a liking to you."
The man said viciously, exuding the air of a hooligan.
The young woman covered her face, glared fiercely at her parents, and followed Hua Guinto the Ye Family's main gate.
Led by the maid Xiao Ju, they quickly arrived at the Ye Family's reception hall.
"Please wait here. My Ye Family Head will be here shortly."
Hua Gu, a heavily made-up and gaudily dressed middle-aged woman with a fleshy face when she smiled, bowed and scraped to Xiao Ju.
"Thank you, thank you…"
After Xiao Ju left and she confirmed no one was around, she looked at the young woman behind her.
"I say, Su Mei, you must perform well later. Since the Ye family Master agreed to see me, it means he has the intention of taking a concubine.
From what I've observed, the Ye family Master will kick the bucket in three months at most. You just need to endure for three months, and by then, the entire Ye Family will be yours to command. From then on, you'll enjoy endless wealth and glory. Don't forget me, your matchmaker, alright…"
Hua Gu revealed her ugly true colors, whispering with a greedy look in her eyes.
Su Mei ignored her, her face expressionless.
Which woman doesn't dream of love?
At eighteen, she was in the prime of her youth. How could she willingly marry an old man? At his age, he could probably only move his mouth, leaving her covered in drool, unable to do anything.
"The Ye Family Head has arrived!"
Just then, Ye Kaishan, supported by his daughter-in-law, walked in like decaying wood, swaying with each step as if he would fall over with a gust of wind.
Hua Gu's eyes lit up. It seemed her estimate was conservative; with his decrepit appearance, he probably wouldn't last even a month, let alone three.
Su Mei grew even more desperate, her gaze unfocused, standing like a wooden dummy.
At this moment, Ye Kaishan finally noticed the young woman behind Hua Gu. Although simply dressed, her appearance was exceptional.
He secretly activated his System function to scan her. Instantly, a dazzling green light rose from the woman's body.
Holy cow! So green!
Ye Kaishan's heart trembled. This woman was actually a level higher than his daughter-in-law, with a comprehensive rating of green.
"Ye Family Head, may you be blessed with peace and prosperity." Hua Gu stood up and said with a beaming smile.
"My sudden visit today is for…"
"No need to say more, I agree."
Before she could finish her sentence, Ye Kaishan interrupted her, agreeing decisively.
The three people in the living room were all stunned.
That was too straightforward!
After a brief moment of surprise, Hua Guasked hesitantly.
"Since that's the case, how about we hold the wedding a month from now?"
"A month is too long. I seize the day; let's do it in one day!" Ye Kaishan said decisively, his words astonishing.
Su Mei was dumbfounded, standing rooted to the spot, questioning life, until Hua Gu dragged her away.
After Ye Kaishan agreed, Su Mei's parents were naturally overjoyed, especially when they heard the wedding would be held in one day.
Delays cause complications; faster is better!
Soon, the news of the Ye family Mastertaking a concubine spread throughout Qingyun Town, causing a stir.
A man who was almost in the grave was actually taking a concubine.
"The Ye family Master has no sons under his knee, so he probably wants to have a child to inherit the Family business, but it's a bit too late."
The people of Qingyun Town discussed in private. Those who were invited had already begun preparing gifts, ready to attend the wedding a day later.
After sending off the matchmaker, Ye Kaishan, supported by his daughter-in-law, returned to his room.
Mu Wanqing hesitated, wanting to say something. She couldn't understand why Ye Kaishan, in his current state, would still take a concubine.
"Wanqing, you can go now."
Ye Kaishan persuaded his daughter-in-law to leave. After she was gone, he laboriously sat up from the bed and took out the Medicinal Pill rewarded by the System.
He had to restore his body first, otherwise, during the wedding night, he would only be able to watch helplessly, unable to complete the grand plan of procreation.
Yin Yang Supreme Innate Skill is a Dual Cultivation Technique that emphasizes the harmony of Yin and Yang.
In addition to this Cultivation Technique, there were three Medicinal Pills: Tiger Yang Golden Core, Great Rejuvenation Pill, and Qi and Blood Pill.
The Tiger Yang Golden Core, as its name suggests, is a precious medicine for strengthening the body and restoring virility.
The Great Rejuvenation Pill and the Qi and Blood Pill are excellent medicines for Martial Artists, of considerable value.
Ye Kaishan had not eaten many in his entire life.
Next, he took the Medicinal Pills and regulated his body.
In a flash, a day had passed.
The Ye Family compound, which had been quiet for a long time, was now adorned with lanterns and streamers, bustling with people.
Today was a once-in-decades event, the day the Ye family Master took a concubine. Almost all the prestigious guests from Qingyun Town were invited.
Soon, when Ye Kaishan appeared in a grand red robe, everyone showed surprise.
The current Ye Kaishan was radiant, walking with steady steps. Although he still had white hair and a face full of wrinkles, his overall spirit and energy had undergone a tremendous change.
He no longer looked like someone with one foot in the grave!
"On this joyous day, the Ye Family Head has completely revived. This is probably his goal: taking a concubine to ward off bad luck and try to prolong his life!"
Liu Jianghe, the Liu Family Master, one of the Four Great Families of Qingyun Town, said with a smile. Compared to Ye Kaishan, he was in his prime, full of vigor.
"Ye Kaishan is already eighty years old, and he suffered severe injuries when he was young. He's already at the end of his rope. I think after the wedding, he's going to drop dead!
I wonder which girl will be so lucky, marrying in and becoming the Ye Family Matriarch, inheriting the Family business!"
The Clan Chiefs of the other two Great Families said with a chuckle. The Four Great Families had been secretly vying with each other and were not as harmonious as they appeared on the surface.
"Auspicious hour has arrived!"
With a loud shout, Ye Kaishan and Su Meibowed to heaven and earth.
The ceremony concluded.
[Congratulations, Host, on successfully taking a concubine and completing the 'Procreation' step. Longevity +5. Please complete the 'Spreading Leaves' step as soon as possible.]
Immediately, Ye Kaishan's body stirred, feeling a surge of powerful life force flow into him, making him appear even more radiant.
"Splendid!"
Although he only gained five years of longevity, he felt that all his bodily functions had reached an incredible state.
A warm current flowed through his abdomen.
Stirring.
Next was the wedding night.