Ye Hongyang took two steps forward, seemingly wanting to intercept Duke An as he urgently said, "Father, please think again. Xinyan is capable. Once she marries into Marquis Jingning's Mansion, it won't be long before the mansion prospers. She won't lead a hard life.
After a hundred years, she will be the wife of the heir apparent of Marquis Jingning, with both status and wealth. Isn't that a wonderful thing? Father, let's welcome the guests who came for the wedding ceremony inside. It's not good to have them wait outside, causing a commotion that might lead to criticism of our household."
Duke An paused in his steps and turned to ask, "You are Xinyan's father. Before you agreed to this marriage, did you ask for her opinion? If she doesn't want to marry, can you control her?"
Ye Hongyang immediately retorted, "The command of the parents, how can she have a say in it? Even if I have to tie her up, she will be married off!"
