Urban Seduction: Housewives Club

Zhu Mingde's declaration of war caused a stir among the guests once again. Everyone knew that if the "Young Master Eric" accepted the challenge, the long-still Jianghu would be stirred up again!

Of course, not everyone was worried.

"Haha, Jianghu is going to be lively now..."

"Hey buddy, it seems like you're reveling in other people's misfortune?"

"No wind, no waves, how can there be Jianghu? Besides, only when these big shots fight each other can we small folks have a chance to stand out! Hehe, maybe my dream of 'having a domineering life' will come true! "

"Alas, buddy, what should I say to you? What's good about a domineering life? It's much more interesting to be a top-notch gentleman like me..."

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People of all kinds had their own thoughts, and even Eric was no exception.

With his temperament, he was absolutely unwilling to drag the Medicine King Sect into this mess. But his silence was interpreted by Zhu Mingde as a sign of weakness, "Young Master Eric, you should consider it carefully. There's no need to risk the entire Medicine King Sect for a woman..."

His arrogant words made Eric laugh, "I don't need the Medicine King Sect to deal with you. My personal subordinates are enough..."

Zhu Mingde's eyes turned cold, a hint of hostility appeared, and he said in a low voice, "Is that so? I look forward to it..."

Just as the tension was mounting, Tan's grandfather finally appeared, "I am very grateful for your presence despite your busy schedules..."

After all, this was the future wife's ancestor. Both Eric and Zhu Mingde refrained from causing trouble and maintained good manners.

After some polite greetings, Tan's grandfather invited everyone to sit down. Although there were over three hundred guests, only nine people were qualified to sit at the main table: Tan's grandfather, Eric, Tan Ailing, Tang Feiyan, Lin Yujie, Juju, Zhu Mingde, Li Penghao, and Gu Lao!

After three rounds of wine, Zhu Mingde couldn't help but ask in front of Tan Ailing, "Grandpa Tan, how do you feel about my nephew's marriage to Miss Ailing? Can it be done?"

Eric and the others put down their chopsticks and looked at each other. They hadn't expected that the young master of the Ming Dynasty family, who had only met Tan Ailing once, would have already proposed to the Tan family!

Tan Ailing also suddenly realized why her parents had been acting so strange these days. She immediately spoke coldly, "Young Master Zhu, my affairs can only be decided by myself!"

Zhu Mingde didn't care about Tan Ailing's attitude because people like him from prominent families knew that family wishes were far more important than personal wishes!

Zhu Mingde believed that the conditions he offered were absolutely irresistible to the Tan family. Even if Miss Tan herself didn't like him, under the persuasion of the family, she would obediently bear children for him! Therefore, he didn't consult the parties involved, but directly talked to the main person in charge of the Tan family.

Under Tan Ailing's direct gaze, Tan's grandfather coughed slightly in embarrassment and said, "Our Tan family is very open-minded, and our children's marriages are generally decided by themselves..."

Zhu Mingde was displeased with Tan Ailing's attitude, but he couldn't erupt. First, because of Zhu Mingde's status, and second, because of a slight guilt in his heart.

He felt that he should have quickly refused Zhu Mingde's proposal when he first came to propose, but because of the tempting conditions, he couldn't make up his mind. However, he did not consider Ailing's difficult personality, which now made the situation somewhat difficult...

Seeing Tan's grandfather's current demeanor, Zhu Mingde knew that he had already been moved by the conditions he offered, but he didn't dare to agree because of certain reasons—probably the threat of the Medicine King Sect.

So he smiled and said, "Grandpa Tan, as long as you agree to this marriage, the Tan family will be our Ming Dynasty family's in-laws, and anyone who goes against the Tan family will be an enemy of the Ming Dynasty family..."

Tan's grandfather glanced at Eric and still did not express his opinion.

At this moment, Li Penghao spoke up and said, "Grandpa Tan, perhaps you think that the strength of the Medicine King Sect is comparable to that of the Ming Dynasty family, but what if we add our Tang Dynasty family?"

Tan's grandfather's eyes narrowed, puzzled, "I don't know who Mr. Li is..." When Zhu Mingde introduced him earlier, he only mentioned Li Penghao's name without revealing his identity.

"He is my cousin, and also the third son of the Tang Dynasty family!"

With a face full of apologies, Li Penghao said, "I have not been authorized to represent the Tang Dynasty family in such occasions, so I can only come as a private individual. I hope Grandpa Tan won't mind the deception!"

"Not at all, not at all…" Tan's grandfather smiled brightly. For a second-rate family master like him, to have three important figures from top forces attend his birthday banquet was definitely a great honor. "Although Young Master Li came here in a private capacity, our humble abode still shines brightly…"

"Where, where, Grandpa Tan is too kind…" Li Penghao appeared modest.

However, Lin Yujie looked at him with disdain. Firstly, because he had been stealing glances at her during the banquet, and secondly, because he actually said he wanted to deal with her sect and lover! So, Lin Yujie said without hesitation, "You don't even have the qualification to represent the Tang Dynasty family at this banquet, so what right do you have to say that you want to oppose our Medicine King Sect on behalf of the Tang Dynasty family?"

Although looked down upon by her target for collection, Li Penghao was not angry. He maintained the demeanor of a nobleman from a prominent family. "My cousin's mother is my youngest aunt, and she has always been the most cherished by our family ancestors and father. As long as she pleads, the Tang Dynasty family will never stand by! Moreover, I also have some weight in the eyes of our family ancestors and father…"

Lin Yujie snorted coldly and said, "Even if your Ming Dynasty and Tang Dynasty families unite, so what? Although the power of our Medicine King Sect is indeed inferior, we have many friends! Not to mention the various forces, even those solitary travelers who have benefited from the Medicine King Sect are enough to cause you trouble…"

Everyone knew that Lin Yujie was not bluffing. In the more than a thousand years since the founding of the Medicine King Sect, countless forces and individuals had received its help. If it decided to seek help, the strength it could gather would be something that two families could not contend with!

Zhu Mingde knew that he absolutely must not let others think that he was using his power to oppress and forcibly take someone's wife. So the top priority was to get the Tan family to agree to his marriage with Ailing! Therefore, he added another heavy weight, "As long as the Tan family allows Miss Ailing to marry me, then the power of the Ming Dynasty family north of Shijiazhuang will all be given to the Tan family…"

His words shocked everyone present! Even those like Eric who were not up-to-date knew that the power of the Ming Dynasty family north of Shijiazhuang was already comparable to that of the Tan family!n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Tan's grandfather's greatest dream was to truly lead the Tan family out of Cangzhou. Although this promise was right up his alley, it was still unbelievable to him. "Young Master Zhu, are you… are you serious?"

"Of course!" Zhu Mingde nodded solemnly and said, "This is also my dowry!"

"Young Master, this is not advisable…" Gu Lao realized that his young master was not joking and tried to stop him.

"I've decided…" Zhu Mingde said firmly. In his heart, he always believed that Ailing's value far exceeded several strongholds in the north. Moreover, it was now related to the face of the Ming Dynasty family, and he absolutely could not lose to the Medicine King Sect. Besides, what he was giving to the Tan family was just territory, and personnel and resources would be taken back. The loss was not great…

Tan Ailing just smiled faintly, completely staying out of it. Stay connected with empire

In a sense, Tan Ailing was a disgrace to the Tan family, a selfish and self-serving person without a sense of collective honor. But from another perspective, Tan Ailing was a brave new-age woman, brave enough to break free from feudal shackles such as arranged marriages…

Right and wrong, it depends on one's perspective.

When Tan's grandfather's pleading gaze met Tan Ailing's resolute eyes, Eric spoke, "You don't need to give it to him. Tan family can still have those places…"

"What did you say?" Not only Zhu Mingde, but almost everyone didn't understand why Eric would say that. Only Tan Ailing and Tang Feiyan vaguely guessed something.

Turning his head to look at Tan's grandfather, Eric said indifferently, "I've decided on Ailing, and I will compensate you with the entire territory of Hebei…"

"Young Master Eric, are you out of your mind?" Zhu Mingde said as if he had heard a big joke. "Do you know how many forces are involved in the whole of Hebei? Even with our absolute advantage here, we dare not say we want to dominate the entire Hebei… You are overestimating your Medicine King Sect, aren't you?"

Tan's grandfather also felt that the young master of the Medicine King Sect was a bit brazen, and said helplessly, "Young Master Eric, you are joking…"

"I'm not joking!" Eric said decisively, "I'm just informing you. Whether you want it or not, whether you can hold it or not, that's your business!"

To be honest, Eric had a good impression of the Tan family originally. But now it seemed that they were starting to waver because of someone else's conditions! Although this was human nature, Eric did not appreciate it. If it weren't for the fact that Ailing was the woman he valued most, he might have left long ago!

Since the Tan family wanted to expand their influence so much, he would help them. It could also be considered as repaying them for raising Ailing! More than thirty pre-heaven experts, could they not deal with a mere Hebei Province?

As the birthday star, Tan's grandfather was contradicted by the younger generation for the second time today. However, he still did not erupt, because Eric's calm and confident demeanor made him feel that his previous words were not absurd.

Even Zhu Mingde did not think that Eric was talking big. He looked thoughtful and said, "In that case, let's wait and see!"