Hu Sifeng and the Zeng family plotted to force Zeng Yan into an early marriage with the mentally ill son of a pig butcher in the Fourth Brigade, who offers a high bride price. They planned for Zeng Fugui to bring Zeng Yan back, break her legs so she cannot leave, tell everyone she is recovering at home, and then proceed with the wedding. Zeng Yan's three older brothers and eldest sister-in-law did not oppose this plan.
