Thirty years ago, the Xiao family at that time did not have such great influence as it does now, but its strength was already one of the best in the society at that time. This is naturally inseparable from the continuous efforts of generations of Xiao families.

Under the aura of the Xiao family's growing strength and influence, there is an unwritten family rule of the little-known Xiao family. This family rule was also an important reason why the Xiao family was not only able to prosper in the chaotic society at that time, but also continued to grow.

This family rule is that one of the brothers of each generation of the Xiao family must marry another member of a prominent or powerful family for the benefit of the family, which is the so-called strong marriage.

The meaning of the family rule is that if only one of the brothers of the same generation marries the other family for the benefit of the family, the rest of the family members do not have to marry, but can choose to marry the person they like.

The last person who has the right to inherit the family business is the one who marries with other families. This unreasonable family rule has become one of the main pillars supporting the entire family, and it is conceivable how important it is in the life of the Xiao family.

Xiao Cheng, Xiao Yue's father and his younger brother Xiao Mu were the only pair of brothers in the Xiao family of that generation. Twenty-nine years ago, in 9604 A.D., the two brothers were not married, which means that one of them would marry Yue Qian, the only daughter of the prominent Yue family at the time, according to the family's rules.

Xiao Mo, the father of these two brothers, was hesitating at this time who should let them marry, that is, who would inherit the family business in the future. For this reason, father and son would often get together throughout the day and argue.

One night in October 9604, there was a controversy in the palatial parlor of the Xiao family, which had become a familiar argument in the ears of the Xiao family's servants.

"Daddy! Why do you mention this again? Xiao Mu was very disgusted by his father mentioning this matter again, he felt that this kind of thing would not happen even when humans were still living on the earth, and this old rule should be abandoned, "People are progressing, and human beings have now surpassed the limitations of the earth, can't our family change this backward old rule!" ”

"What nonsense are you talking about! You must know that the main reason why the Xiao family can survive in such a chaotic society is that we have a deep relationship with all high-level members of society, which is not easy to obtain, you know! As their father, Xiao Mo has always insisted on instilling the benefits of a strong marriage into the minds of these two brothers, so that they are not only willing to marry Yue Qian, the only daughter of the Yue family, but also continue to pass on this family rule.

"Dad," Xiao Cheng, the eldest who was sitting on the side, spoke, "I know what you mean, you want us to know the benefits that marriage will bring to the family, but haven't you thought about us?" Xiao Mu and I both have our favorite girls, and we both have deep feelings for each other, can you bear to break up my or Xiao Mu's emotional world? ”

"How can such an ethereal thing as feelings be compared to the future of our Xiao family?" Xiao Mo is a very old-fashioned person, he has never believed in anything unrealistic like love or feelings.

He only believes in what really exists, and there is nothing more important than the status and reputation of the family, "I have met Yue Qian, this girl is very good, good looks, good temperament, worthy of being a child born in a family, if you have the opportunity to meet her in the future, you will definitely like her." ”

"It's ridiculous that my brother and I won't leave our beloved girl and marry a girl who is a complete stranger. What is the difference between this and the blind marriage and dumb marriage written in previous history? Are we back in ancient times? It's the 91st century! Xiao Mu still couldn't stand the fact that his father asked them to marry a girl he didn't like according to the family rules. ninth

Xiao Cheng also hated this family rule from the bottom of his heart. In the eyes of others, he is always at the forefront of the universe, and there are still such primitive and unreasonable family rules in the glamorous Xiao family.

Xiao Cheng tried to convince his father to give up this practice, "Dad, I think we should change this family rule. Society is progressing, human beings are progressing, and our family rules should also be changed over time in line with contemporary society, and should no longer stay in the way they were centuries or even dozens of centuries ago. If we continue like this, one day we will be excluded from this society, and then we will be eliminated, don't you think so? ”

"Xiao Cheng," Xiao Mo could hear the meaning of his two sons, but this was the last thing he wanted to talk about.

Although he also felt that this family rule was a bit excessive, he didn't want him to become a person who violated the family rules, or even abolished the family rules, so Xiao Mo diverted the topic, "What I want to know now is not your views or opinions on the family rules, but I want to know your decision, whether it is you or your brother who will marry Yue Qian, that's all, I don't want to hear anything else!" ”

"Our decision remains the same as before, right, Xiao Mu," Xiao Cheng said, turning his gaze to Xiao Mu, wondering if Xiao Mu had the same attitude as himself.

"That's what I thought, too," Shomu said in complete agreement with his brother.

"It seems that our argument today is fruitless again," Xiao Mo felt that he had to take strong measures to force the two brothers to accept the family rules, "It seems that if I don't take some measures, you will never understand the importance of this matter!" ”

"What do you want to do?" Xiao Mu asked, upset by his father's words.

"I'm going to ground you!" Xiao Mo knew that as a father, he had to establish his authority in front of his son, letting them know that once they decided, they could not change it, "Until you change your current mind and are willing to accept this marriage!" ”

"You're going to imprison us?!" Xiao Cheng was surprised and overwhelmed by his father's completely unexpected approach.

"We're all adults! It's not a kid anymore! Xiao Mu also felt incomprehensible about his father's decision, "How can you confine us?" What do we do with our usual gatherings and social activities? ”

"Cancel it all!" Xiao Mo answered his youngest son's question expressionlessly, "Until you come to your senses!" ”

"How can you be so unreasonable!" Xiao Cheng could no longer maintain his usual calmness, "Do we have to abide by this kind of family rule!" This is forced marriage, it is the act of barbarians! Xiao Mu and I will not give in! ”