mesbooks Chapter 388 The Matchmaker Comes to the Door
Chapter 388 The Matchmaker Comes to the Door
"Master, have you forgotten why we asked Heng'er and Ah Hui to come here today?"
The smile on Magistrate Su's face froze. With his wife's reminder, he finally remembered today's mission. He coughed slightly and became serious.
"Ah Hui, father wants to ask you, what you told your mother yesterday, that you have a beloved man, is it true?"
Madam Su and Su Heng, who were standing by, heard it clearly, and they uttered the word "beloved" with gnashing teeth.
Su Zhihui's smile froze for a moment, but she quickly smiled again and looked at Magistrate Su, "Father."
Seeing that Magistrate Su could no longer maintain the seriousness on his face, his mother coughed lightly, which brought him back to his senses instantly.
"Ah Hui, tell your dad and he won't be angry."
Su Zhihui sat next to him, pouting unhappily, "Didn't father know everything from mother? Why does he want his daughter to say it again?"
"Crack~"
Madam Su slapped the table and said, "Just say what your father told you to say. Don't talk about other things here."
"Madam, don't be upset. Ah Hui is still a child. Let's talk to her properly."
Magistrate Su hurriedly comforted his angry wife, and did not forget to look at his aggrieved daughter standing beside him.
"Ahui, please tell the truth according to what your mother said."
Mrs. Su's anger grew even more intense. "Look at how you've spoiled her. She's old enough to get married, but she's still a child."
"Madam, calm down, let's talk it over."
Seeing that her mother was really angry, Su Zhihui didn't dare to pout anymore and sat upright.
"Ahui, quickly admit your mistake to your mother."
"Mother, I was wrong."
Mrs. Su felt a headache watching the father and daughter singing the same tune, "Okay, okay, you two should be quiet, the quarrel is giving me a headache."
After hearing this, Su Zhihui immediately ran behind Madam Su, patted her back and massaged her shoulders, and finally coaxed her into silence.
Su Heng was amazed at the sidelines. Every time his mother got angry with Ah Hui, his father would take the lead and his sister would follow behind to comfort her. As for him, he was completely useless.
If the mother can't even comfort the two of them when she's angry, then it will be even harder for the son to comfort her.
"Master, Madam, there is a matchmaker coming to your house. Would you like to welcome her in?"
Su Zhihui felt a secret sense of joy in her heart. Could it be that the matchmaker invited by the Shen family came to visit?
Magistrate Su said in a clear voice: "Please come in."
"Yes."
There are still two children in the family who have not been engaged. Even if there is no need for a matchmaker, it is not good to offend her, otherwise her reputation will be ruined and it will be difficult to find a marriage in the future.
Not long after, a matchmaker in red came in and said, "Matchmaker Yang greets the county magistrate, madam, young master and young lady."
As soon as Mrs. Su saw the matchmaker, her brows furrowed subconsciously, because this matchmaker did not have a good reputation in the county.
Magistrate Su sat upright, "Madam Yang, please sit down. Why are you here at the Su Mansion today?"
Matchmaker Yang found a seat at the bottom and sat down. Soon someone served her tea.
"Well, sir, I'm here to act as a matchmaker for your son."
Hearing that it was not the matchmaker invited by Shen Qian'an, Su Zhihui sighed inwardly, she really was overthinking.
Mrs. Su became a little interested when she heard this. "Oh, I wonder which family this lady is from?"
When matchmaker Yang saw her approaching, she immediately perked up, "Madam Su, she's the third daughter of the Bai family in the county. I'm sure you know her."
The smile on Mrs. Su's lips faded, and she said in a light tone, "Is that so? My son still needs to concentrate on his studies and has no intention of getting married for the time being. I'm afraid you will miss the trip today."
Matchmaker Yang was not discouraged, because it meant that success could not be achieved by just two sentences. If two sentences were successful, what would be the role of matchmakers like them?
"Madam, please don't rush to refuse. Young Master Su is old enough to get engaged. Although he needs to study, he can make up his mind first."
"The Third Miss Bai is very pretty, standing next to your young master, she is very pleasing to the eyes."
"This Third Miss Bai is good at reading, calligraphy, embroidery and housekeeping. She is a rare good girl in Qingxi County."
Su Zhihui nodded at her eldest brother, receiving a speechless look from him.
Madam Su still kept smiling and refused, "No need. It's troublesome for you to make this trip today."
Seeing that she had refused so obviously, Matchmaker Yang could no longer stay and stood up, "Sir, Madam, I will leave first. I have to go to the next house."
Madam Su winked at the maid beside her, and asked the maid to send the person off and give her some money so that she wouldn't make a wasted trip.
Miss Bai San is a good person, but her reputation is not very good. Heng'er is going to take the imperial examination, and he cannot have a wife with a bad reputation, as that would become a stain on his reputation.
As he watched the person leave, he wanted to return to today's topic, but he saw the servant who had just brought the news come in again.
"Master, Madam, a matchmaker is here."
Mrs. Su frowned. Wasn’t he just sent away?
"It was Matchmaker Chen. Matchmaker Chen and the Shen family came together and brought a betrothal gift."
Mrs. Su, the magistrate of Su County, was surprised, and Su Heng thought to himself that it was just as expected. Only Su Zhihui was happy, with her big eyes curved with smiles.
The Shen family came to propose marriage!
Madam Su and Magistrate Su looked at each other and said, "Ah Hui, go sit behind the screen. Without my permission, you are not allowed to come out or speak."
Su Zhihui stamped her feet, "Mother!"
Madam Su became serious and said, "Go, which family would not discuss marriage with their parents first? You can't stay here. Madam Wang, go and look after the young lady."
"Yes, ma'am."
An old lady with a solemn face and neatly combed hair came over and said, "Miss, please."
Su Zhihui walked behind the screen reluctantly. Her mother knew that she was always afraid of Mother Wang, so she sent her mother to watch over her.
"Invite people in."
"Yes."
The boy retreated with his back bent, and after leaving the yard, he trotted towards the gatehouse.
"Madam, why did the Shen family come to propose marriage?"
Mrs. Su held the edge of the teacup lid and asked Su Heng, "Heng'er, what do you think about this?"
Su Heng stood up and said, "Mother, the Shen family probably didn't know that Shen Qi'an was attracted to Ah Hui. When I went there yesterday, they didn't treat Ah Hui in any special way."
This can bring in betrothal gifts, which shows that one is sincere.
“Well, you should have more contact with the Shen family. What do you think of the Shen family?”
Su Heng thought deeply for a few moments, and after weighing his words in his mind, he said, "The Shen family has a good tradition, and there aren't so many intrigues. It may be because of their different experiences that the Shen family treats people peacefully but still maintains their sharpness."
Mother Su nodded, "Well, it seems that the Shen family is not bad."
This was the kind of family she wanted to find for Su Zhihui, a family with few people and no intrigue behind the scenes. Otherwise, how could her silly daughter be safe in a backyard filled with grudges and gossip?