Chen Xique was troubled at home. Su Luo hadn't bothered her for so many days, so she thought everything should be fine.

When the matchmaker entered, Luo Mei told her to go back to her room and stay there, as she shouldn't get involved in such matters.

Judging from their attire and the betrothal gifts they received, those were all high-quality items.

Not only are there two sets of headdresses, but also bolts of cloth, a deed to five acres of land, and the dowry hasn't even been calculated yet.

Just by looking at these things, Chen Xique knew that this must be a wealthy family, and that she was going to marry into it and become a lady.

Chen Xique was so happy she couldn't sit still in the room.

However, this joy lasted less than the time it takes to drink two cups of tea before it was completely dashed.

Rome's furious, piercing voice rang out: "What? Seventy-eight years old? All of you, get out of here! Get out..."

Chen Xique frowned. What did her mother mean by what she just said?

No, she wants to figure it out herself.

Chen Xique arrived outside the main house and leaned against the wall to listen to their movements.

Chen Dazhi grabbed Luo Mei, preventing him from going forward to tear apart the matchmaker.

"Meng Qingniang, calm down, let's talk things out."

Chen Mengqing also sat on the stool; he had a say in his sister's marriage.

"Oh dear, please don't get so excited. Although Master Xu is a bit old, he knows how to take care of people!"

The most important thing is that the Xu family is extremely wealthy, and your daughters will be able to enjoy a life of luxury after marrying into their family.

Having servants to wait on you at home and being carried every three steps when you go out—compared to marrying a farmer, this is a life that many people would rather die for.

And the betrothal gifts and dowry show that the Xu family is quite sincere. The Xu family head is also in good health and has only one daughter.

If your daughter marries into the family and has a son next year, then the entire Xu family will belong to the mother and son.

Tell me, where can you find something this good?

The matchmaker would utter a single sentence, then flick the red handkerchief in her hand, twisting her body and making a resounding thud.

Every word is well-intentioned advice; who wouldn't want wealth and honor?

Upon hearing this, Chen Dazhi and Chen Mengqing were immediately intrigued.

Even if my sister marries and then the old man Xu dies, the entire Xu family fortune will belong to my sister.

And they would become superior people, able to be bossed around by their families in this small Changping Village.

"Matchmaker, is Master Xu really going to marry my daughter?" Chen Dazhi asked uncertainly.

"Oh, look at what you're saying. If the Xu family didn't have this intention, why would they call me over?"

Look at this cloth and the land deed. See how thoughtful they are? These five acres of land are even near Yongle County.

"I specially picked these for you guys, your family is so lucky!"

Chen Dazhi was overjoyed and very satisfied with the marriage.

Chen Mengqing noticed that among the betrothal gifts was thirty taels of silver, and he was currently worried about the money.

If he agrees to the marriage and has this property, he won't have to worry about making a living in the future.

With this in mind, his future is bright, his sister can live a good life, and the whole family is prosperous and wealthy.

"Father, Mother, I think this marriage is feasible."

Chen Dazhi nodded, "I think it's good too."

Luo Mei used her obese body to shove Chen Dazhi aside and started cursing at Chen Dazhi and his son.

"Have you two been blinded by lard? You're going to kill the magpie!"

We don't know who Master Xu is, but he's over seventy years old, which is old enough to be a magpie's grandfather.

And it's not about continuing the lineage, it's about making your sister a concubine, a concubine indeed.

Anyway, I don't agree to this marriage, and neither will the magpie. Don't even think about it.

As a woman herself, Luo Mei knew how hard her life was, and she would never let her daughter live that kind of life.

They may appear glamorous on the surface, but who knows what they're really like underneath?

Luo Mei is a bad person, but as a mother, she genuinely wants her child to have a good life.

The deal was almost done, and the matchmaker absolutely couldn't let it fall through.

"Madam Luo, don't always focus on Master Xu's age. He genuinely wants to marry your Magpie."

Otherwise, how could a concubine behave like a proper wife after entering the household?

He's been going through the motions of consulting on birth dates and giving betrothal gifts; he's clearly worried about your little magpie.

Chen Dazhi pushed Luo Mei aside and said to the matchmaker with a smile.

“I will make the decisions about this household, and I will arrange the marriage for Magpie. Please go back and tell Master Xu that we agree to this marriage.”

"Oh, that's wonderful!"

The matchmaker tossed her red handkerchief onto Chen Dazhi's shoulder, laughing awkwardly.

"We've settled this matter. I'll go back and talk to Master Xu. We'll set the wedding date right away, hahaha..."

Just as the matchmaker was about to leave, Chen Xique came in and gave her a push.

The matchmaker fell to the ground and then lifted herself up with her legs spread wide.

"Ouch, my butt!"

“Go back and tell that Xu family that I, Chen Xique, would rather die than marry them. If anyone dares to force me, I will die to prove them wrong.”

He's over seventy years old and still wants to marry her? Doesn't he realize how disgusting he is? Chen Xique would rather live a hard life than be married to a man over seventy.

"Magpie, marriage is a matter of parental arrangement and matchmaker's words. What are you doing here? Go back to your room."

Chen Mengqing pulled Chen Xique and shoved her out.

This is Chen Xique's life, and she wants to make the decisions for herself.

With a flick of her sharp nails, she instantly scraped four bloody marks on Chen Mengqing's neck, then pushed Chen Mengqing away angrily.

"Chen Mengqing, do you think I don't know what you're thinking?"

"You only want this money. You'll pay with my life. I don't have a brother like you."

As he spoke, he went to the main hall and grabbed the cloth that the matchmaker had brought. He tried to tear it but couldn't, so he picked it up and threw it at the matchmaker.

"Take all of this away, take it all away..."

"Magpie, have you gone mad?"

Chen Dazhi slapped Chen Xique across the face, which stopped her frantic actions.

The pain in her face made her dizzy, and Chen Xique looked on in disbelief: "...Father, you actually hit me?"

"I...I..."

“Magpie, your father is heartless. Your mother doesn’t agree to this marriage. At worst, we’ll move out.”

Luo Mei came over and hugged Chen Xique, and the two of them embraced and wept bitterly.

"Alright, why are you all crying?"

The matchmaker got up from the ground, picked up the piece of cloth that Chen Xique had thrown at her, and roared, her previous smiling face gone.

"To tell you the truth, Master Xu's family is very wealthy and powerful. He originally wanted me to treat you with courtesy first and then resort to force. If you don't agree, then don't blame the Xu family for doing other things."

Master Xu said that he was determined to have the magpie, and if you dare to object, then Chen Mengqing can forget about finding work again.

If you won't let the wealthy man marry, then your Meng Qing shouldn't even think about marrying either. Having no offspring is a great act of filial impiety.

And your fields, if Master Xu wants to destroy them, he only needs to lift a finger. Think it over carefully.”