The Challenge of a Farmhouse Son-in-Law-Chapter 1761 - 1764

Yue Rujing was momentarily speechless, and said, "Then what do you suggest we do?"

Jin Zijin’s eyes were devoid of any color, terrifyingly dark, and he said, "The problem still lies within Tianhai Mountain Villa. Tomorrow morning, we’ll make a trip there to find Zhu Haisheng!"

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Early the next morning, the two rode fast horses towards Tianhai Mountain Villa. As they were nearing the place, Jin Zijin stopped and said to Yue Rujing, "One in the open, one in the shadows. I’ll go visit; you... sneak in secretly!"

"Ah...?" Having not done such deeds for many years, Yue Rujing was so scared he almost fell off his horse.

"Senior brother, this... isn’t this a bad idea? We could just go openly and above board. What can an owner of Tianhai Mountain Villa do to us?"

"No, this person has been hiding under my nose for so many years. He started plotting even when we were still in Beijing. What he has arranged must be a great play and certainly not easy to deal with. At the very least, he is a good actor."

Yue Rujing pursed his lips but obediently went to climb over the wall.

Jin Zijin formally visited Tianhai Mountain Villa. Everyone there was in fear and reverence, and Zhu Haisheng personally came out, nodding and bowing in greeting.

"Owner Zhu, my sudden visit must not be too abrupt, right?"

Zhu Haisheng hastily said, "Not abrupt, not abrupt at all. If the Prince can visit my humble abode, it will surely bring glory to it!"

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Zhu Haisheng invited Jin Zijin to the hall for receiving distinguished guests.

Jin Zijin glanced at the lush bamboo around the garden and suddenly smiled, "The environment is quite nice. Bamboo is one of the Four Gentlemen, comparable to the Plum Garden in my residence!"

Zhu Haisheng replied with a smile, "The Prince must be joking. How can a few pieces of bamboo from my humble abode compare to the plum blossoms of the Prince’s residence? It’s not worth mentioning!"

Jin Zijin raised his hand and said, "No, no, Owner Zhu is too modest. In Yangguan City, who doesn’t know to come to your Bamboo Sea for bamboo and visit my Plum Valley for plum blossoms?"

Jin Zijin’s jet-black eyes showed no trace of emotion, only tasting this flavor, which always had a peculiar taste, making Zhu Haisheng very uneasy.

But Jin Zijin smiled and said, "Owner Zhu need not be so modest. I don’t care about family status but about taste. I find the taste of your Bamboo Sea complements my Plum Valley quite well. Last time, you mentioned the marriage alliance between our families, and we have seriously considered it. The Commandery Princess also agrees. However, I only have one daughter, and finding her a husband must naturally be done with caution. Especially regarding character, would you not agree?"

Zhu Haisheng, unable to contain his excitement, quickly stood up and bowed deeply, "Prince, being kin with you is a fortune gained through several lifetimes for me, Zhu Haisheng, and my son, Yiping. Rest assured, when the Commandery Princess arrives at Tianhai Mountain Villa, everyone here will hold her in utmost esteem, and no one will let her suffer any grievances!"

Jin Zijin’s eyes gradually turned cold, yet his face showed a smile with a trace of mockery, and he slowly said, "With Owner Zhu’s words, I am at ease, but I still have some doubts, hoping Owner Zhu can enlighten me!"

"Please, Prince!" Zhu Haisheng was too excited to contain himself. When pouring tea, his hand holding the teacup trembled slightly.

Just as he said, being able to form a family alliance with Ningwang Residence is a blessing for him and his son.

Is he that eager?

He truly is quite... the actor!

"Since we are to form an alliance with Tianhai Mountain Villa, I have sent people to investigate its past. I hope Owner Zhu won’t mind!"