Zhou Chujin was surprised and happy, and so excited that he didn't know what to do.
She didn't expect Cheng Chi to be a matchmaker for Zhou Shaojin, and she didn't expect Cheng Chi to choose such a good family for Zhou Shaojin.
Ever since she knew that Cheng Xu was engaged to the eldest daughter of the Min family, she cried countless times in private. She always felt that things in this world were unfair to her sister. Cheng Xu had obviously flirted with her sister, but in the end, not only was nothing wrong, but he happily married the daughter of a rich family, while her sister had to swallow her anger and leave Jinling City.
I still don’t know what the people in Jiuru Lane are saying about my sister behind her back
She dreamed of her sister marrying into a better family, so that they would know that her sister was more upright, gentle and quiet than anyone else. Even without the Cheng family, she could still marry into a wealthy family, and her husband would be honored and her sons would be respected by her mother.
Apart from anything else, just because Song Xiuzhi was the top scorer in the Lianghu exam last year and the eldest son of a cabinet minister, they should get to know each other.
She hurriedly asked, "Uncle Chi wants me to write a letter to my father?"
The Zhou, Cheng, and Song families are all scholars. Although Cheng Chi and Old Master Song have the intention of marriage, what does Zhou Zhen think? What does Song Jingran think? Otherwise, if one party agrees but the other party is not satisfied, it will offend the matchmaker. There must be a matchmaker in the middle. Even if you refuse, you have to find a reason that sounds legitimate, so as not to offend the matchmaker. Especially when the status of this kind of matchmaker is not lower than that of the man and the woman, the two families must be more cautious.
Cheng Chi said, "Don't tell your father yet." He told Zhou Chujin about the Song family, and said with some concern, "If Song Xiuzhi wasn't outstanding enough, I would never have thought of this based on the mess in their inner house. So I want Shaojin to have a look. If she is willing and Xiuzhi likes her, she can marry him. Even if she has inseparable relatives like the Wang family and a husband to protect her, the people of the Wang family can only be flies buzzing in front of Shaojin."
Seeing Cheng Chi value his sister so much and describing her in an interesting way, Zhou Chujin couldn't help but burst out laughing, her voice and expression softened, and she said, "Uncle Chi is a man, I'm afraid he doesn't care much about the affairs of the inner house. In fact, no matter how good a family looks, they all have their own problems. To be honest, do you think I'm married well now? But if I tell you about the Liao family, you will be stunned." She blushed and told Cheng Chi about her father-in-law extorting money from them, "… The situation in the Song family is already good. At least Old Master Song and Lord Song are both open-minded people who did not hide their eyes because of kindness. Madam Song is gentle and generous, and Song Xiuzhi is the eldest son who has made a name for himself. He is the one that Old Master Song personally favors. If this really happens, Shaojin will not have to worry about disliking her mother-in-law or disliking her father-in-law. They are also a couple of the same age. Is there a better marriage than this?" After saying that, she joked, "There is a saying that deep love does not last long. In my opinion, the Bodhisattva sent us to this world to let us suffer. If something is perfect, it will definitely not last long. It's just that one of the relatives is unreliable, or this is Shaojin's karma. With this karma, Shaojin can live a peaceful and beautiful life."
A married couple of similar age
Cheng Chi frowned slightly as he listened, thinking, isn't this exactly what I want
Help Shao Jin find a good family with a long tradition of poetry, literature and etiquette, marry a good young man of the same age and gentle as jade, and live her life happily. When I wake up in the middle of the night, if I can think of him, will I smile and laugh secretly at how stupid I was back then
Cheng Chi suppressed the slight unhappiness in his heart and said with a smile: "I really don't understand these things, so I came to discuss with you. I want Shao Jin to take a look first. If he likes her, it won't be too late to tell Elder Song, your father. Otherwise, this matter will be known to everyone and cause more trouble, and Shao Jin will be pointed at."
This couldn’t be better!
Zhou Chujin is very confident about Zhou Shaojin's appearance.
Nine out of ten men who see her sister will fall in love with her.
People who are good-looking have more opportunities than others.
Once they get along with each other, with Shaojin's gentle and docile personality, the couple will definitely live in harmony and happiness.
The more she thought about it, the more beautiful it became. She stood up and was about to kneel down to pay her respects to Cheng Chi, saying earnestly, "Uncle Chi, thank you for being my matchmaker. I will be grateful to you for your protection of Shao Jin for the rest of my life..."
Cheng Chi hurriedly stopped her and said with a smile: "It won't be too late for you to kneel down and worship me properly after this is done."
But I thought to myself, if it were me who proposed to Shaojin, I'm afraid you would jump up and point at my nose and scold me!
Cheng Chi felt bitter and astringent.
By then he would just be Shaojin's uncle.
Zhou Chujin just felt that her body was a little bit stiff and she just couldn't kneel down. She thought it was because she was in confinement after giving birth. In addition, Cheng Chi spoke sincerely, so she had to give up. She smiled apologetically at Cheng Chi and decided that it would not be too late to thank Uncle Chi properly after things were done, as Cheng Chi said.
It’s best to be with Liao Shaotang.
This makes it look solemn.
Cheng Chi said, "Don't tell Shao Jin about this for now. She is shy and might not be able to get away with it when the time comes. I came to you because I want you to find an excuse to ask her to come to my place..."
Chance encounters usually make people feel that they are destined to meet.
If Shaojin and Song Xiuzhi met by chance twice, Song Xiuzhi would definitely be a little different in Shaojin's heart.
Zhou Chujin also thought of this.
She was so grateful to Cheng Chi that she couldn't express it in words. She kept saying, "Don't worry, Uncle Chi. I'll save it."
In this way, Song Xiuzhi would also feel that his marriage with his sister was destined by heaven.
Seeing that Zhou Chujin understood everything immediately, Cheng Chi couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
Could it be that Shaojin's personality is like her mother's
But people in Jiuru Lane all praised Mrs. Zhuang. It was impossible for Mrs. Zhuang to be like Shao Jin!
I don't know who that little girl takes after.
He said to Zhou Chujin, "You don't have to worry too much about the dowry. I originally chose Yuqian Hutong because it's close to you, and I'm going to give it to Shaojin as a dowry. I have a farm of about 100 acres in Daxing, two acres of land in Baoding Prefecture, and a few shops in Xizhimen. I will give them all to Shaojin when the time comes. You don't have to worry about the gold and silver jewelry. You just need to prepare some daily necessities, tinware, bedding, and quilts for her..."
Is this the eldest son’s compensation to Shaojin
Zhou Chujin's expression was slightly tense.
Cheng Chi looked at him and smiled wistfully.
What is going on with me
Are you homesick
So you want to get rid of this matter quickly and hurriedly entrust everything to Zhou Chujin, letting her take care of it so that you can out of sight and out of mind
Cheng Chi didn't explain and stood up to leave.
Zhou Chujin regretted it deeply.
Even if it was the eldest son's compensation to Shaojin, it was also a token of his kindness.
Why should I be like a hedgehog and intolerant of others
If they are willing to give, why not let them take it
The eldest son of the family felt that he no longer owed Shaojin anything, and they also benefited from it.
Wouldn't it be better if everyone was happy
She smiled as if to make amends, "I dare not let Uncle Chi spend money. My father has been saving up a dowry for my sister!"
Cheng Chi didn't want to talk, so he smiled at Zhou Chujin and said, "When I have made the arrangements, you can ask Shaojin to go to my place."
Zhou Chujin agreed respectfully, and suddenly thought of something, and said with a smile: "Thank you Uncle Chi for your help in Cheng Lu's matter. When the time comes, I might as well say that it is about Cheng Lu's matter and ask her to send you a letter. What do you think?"
He has a delicate heart.
Shao Jin was very afraid of Cheng Lu. If she knew that Cheng Lu's case was his doing, she would only be grateful to him. Not to mention asking her to deliver a message to him, even if he asked her to pour tea for her, make the bed, and do the work of a maid, she would have no complaints and would only be grateful.
Zhou Chujin actually knew how to order Shaojin around.
Cheng Chi felt a little unhappy, but he also knew that he was being a little picky. He smiled and nodded, and Zhou Chujin escorted him to the door.
Since he didn't like the wind, Zhou Shaojin saw him off when he went out.
She asked Cheng Chi excitedly: "What did Uncle Chi say to my sister?"
Cheng Chi saw that she was defenseless and innocent, and he felt a little sad, but he didn't show it on his face. He said half jokingly and half with emotion: "We are discussing how to sell you for a good price!"
Zhou Shaojin didn't believe it at all. He wrinkled his pretty little nose, snorted, and said angrily: "If you don't tell me, I'll go ask my sister!"
There was no way Zhou Chujin could tell her!
Cheng Chi rubbed her head and said softly, "I'm leaving! Live your life well."
Zhou Shaojin was so angry that his face turned red, and he shouted angrily: "Uncle Chi, you did this again! You messed up my hair and made me have to comb it again."
Cheng Chi smiled and said, "I won't do that again in the future."
Zhou Shaojin couldn't help but frowned and said, "Uncle Chi, has something happened? You don't look very happy..."
This little girl is so sensitive!
"You think I'm made of steel!" Cheng Chi laughed, "Aren't you tired from running back and forth like this?"
Zhou Shaojin was embarrassed.
Cheng Chi couldn't help but touch her head again.
Zhou Shaojin’s eyes widened and he called “Uncle Chi” unwillingly.
Cheng Chi laughed heartily and strode out of Yushu Hutong at high strides.
I thought to myself that I would never touch her head again.
Zhou Shaojin puffed out his cheeks and stomped his feet.
Zhou Chujin was so excited that she couldn't sleep. She finally waited for Liao Shaotang to come back. The couple hid in the tent and talked.
Liao Shaotang also thought this marriage was good and said, "When I was in the Imperial Academy, I would occasionally hear the Imperial Academy members talking about outstanding scholars. I have heard of the eldest son of Song Gelao. They said that he is not only talented, but also hardworking and respectful. If my second sister can marry him, it would be a great match. However, if you are worried, I will find a way to meet this person. After all, seeing is believing."
Zhou Chujin nodded with a smile and said, "It would be good if you go to see him. I will feel relieved if you see him."
Liao Shaotang smiled with narrowed eyes, hugged Zhou Chujin in his arms, and said: "When the time comes, you will have nothing to worry about. I will try my best to win you a phoenix crown and a red robe, and you can give Guan Ge'er a few brothers and sisters. I won't change my life even if I become a god."
Zhou Chujin leaned into Liao Shaotang's arms with tears in her eyes.
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Sisters and brothers, more updates.
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PS: I will correct the typos in due course. Those who are less tolerant of typos can refresh the page after a while...
※(To be continued)