Rebirth: Pampered by the Lord
Chapter 1128: Prince Pu’s Mansion

Chapter 1128: Chapter 1128: Prince Pu’s Mansion

Before Prince Pu could speak, the steward exploded furiously: "What do you mean Miss Zhang doesn’t want to? As the saying goes, ’Parental authority and matchmaker’s arrangements.’ As long as you, her father, nod your head, how dare she refuse? I think you’re looking down on Prince Pu’s Mansion, deliberately making excuses."

Wealthy Master Zhang became anxious upon hearing this; they absolutely couldn’t afford to offend Prince Pu’s Mansion. Thus, he hurriedly explained to Prince Pu: "Prince, this humble servant has no such intention."

"Then what do you mean?"

"My daughter’s marriage should be her own decision. If she agrees, then it’s fine." As the saying goes, better to be the head of a chicken than the tail of a phoenix. Becoming a concubine may sound dignified as half a master, but in reality, it’s no better than being a maid.

Wealthy Master Zhang, loving his daughter dearly, didn’t want her to suffer such hardships for the rest of her life.

"How absurd. A child’s marriage has always been governed by parental authority and matchmaker’s arrangements. Since when does a person decide their own marriage? Truly unheard of!" Prince Pu scoffed in disbelief at Wealthy Master Zhang’s reasoning.

"This...!" Wealthy Master Zhang looked troubled, not daring to tell the truth.

The Bone King grew impatient: "Speak plainly! What exactly do you mean?"

The steward chimed in from the side, currying favor: "It’s an extraordinary blessing for the Prince to take notice of your family. Yet you dare to refuse? Truly ungrateful!"

Pushed to the edge with no way out, Wealthy Master Zhang gritted his teeth and revealed the truth.

Upon hearing this, Prince Pu flew into a rage: "You must be dreaming! How dare a mere commoner aspire to the position of the main wife? Do you even know your place? Are you worthy?"

The steward added: "Exactly, it’s outrageous! Look in the mirror to see your true self—how much beauty do you really have? You’re not Xi Shi, so don’t act so presumptuously."

Wealthy Master Zhang and his family were berated relentlessly, kneeling on the ground, not daring to make a sound.

The onlookers who came to watch the drama sneered and gossiped:

"Who would’ve thought Miss Zhang, usually so demure and delicate, is so ambitious—she actually wants to be the main wife of such a noble household."

"Well, she does have the looks—national beauty and peerless fragrance—so perhaps she has a case."

"But what good are looks? Her lowly birth and status will always keep her from reaching the top."

Miss Zhang was utterly humiliated by the mocking words, her face flushing red and the color spreading to her neck.

Unable to bear it any longer, she suddenly stood up, turning to face Prince Pu and said: "Prince, since your Prince Pu’s Mansion is so noble, can’t a commoner like me simply decline to climb up and embarrass you?"

Prince Pu, however, didn’t believe her: "Your words only prove you want to bargain for the position of the main wife. Let me tell you, Miss Zhang, one must learn to be content with what they have."

In Prince Pu’s mind, he believed that ordinary women would eagerly aspire to marry into his mansion. Although Prince Pu’s Mansion did not hold actual power in the Imperial Court, it was still superior to common households by a wide margin. Regular families treated them with reverence, almost like divine figures. This was a mindset he thought perfectly reasonable.

Surrounded by gossip and stares, Miss Zhang, unaccustomed to such public humiliation, couldn’t hold back her tears.

Wealthy Master Zhang’s heart ached immensely. "Prince, please leave. This marriage will not happen."

The steward erupted angrily, raising his voice to shriek: "You think you can just call off the marriage like that? Did you even consult our Prince?"

Seeing his dignity shattered with so many eyes watching, Prince Pu’s face darkened.

"Wealthy Master Zhang, you had better think carefully. Once you miss this opportunity, there will be no turning back."

"I have thought it through, Prince. Please leave," Wealthy Master Zhang replied firmly, his daughter sobbing her heart out, making his own heartbreak unbearable.