On the second day of the month, Lady Anchang, accompanied by her matchmaker and servants carrying the betrothal gifts, headed straight for the Marquis of Lin'an's residence.

The marriage alliance between the Marquis of Anchang and the Marquis of Lin'an had already been the talk of the town in the new capital.

On New Year's Eve, that matter was thrust into the spotlight and even became a laughing stock in the new capital.

Even while staying up late to welcome the New Year, we would still bring it up and discuss it.

Passersby on the street gathered to watch the spectacle.

"Is the Earl of Anchang really going to propose marriage at the Marquis of Lin'an's residence?"

"Are you stupid? The betrothal gifts, adorned with red silk, have already been prepared. How could they be fake?"

"That's right, look at that fat woman in red, she's the famous matchmaker Zhang."

Countless marriages in the new capital were arranged by her personally proposing marriages.

Three passersby on the street were talking together when a man in a dark blue long robe squeezed in next to them.

The man said, "Young men, is the marriage proposal you mentioned from the Marquis of Anchang's family the newly found cousin of the Marquis of Lin'an's family?"

The three passersby were startled by the sudden appearance of the man.

When they saw who it was, they realized he was only in his thirties.

One of them kindly reminded her, "Yes, it's the Miss Biao who's been all over the news in the new capital recently."

After saying that, the passerby replied to his companion, "Let's go, let's go, we have to join in the fun."

This remark piqued the interest of their companions, and the three of them followed the departing group toward the Lin'an Marquis's residence.

Lu Dachuan was left standing there.

Lu Dachuan had spent the entire night gambling and had just lost most of his money. He was about to find a small stall to eat something to fill his stomach.

Unexpectedly, I heard the news that Lu Changping was getting married.

He watched as the people from the Anchang Marquis's residence disappeared around the street corner, and hurriedly followed them.

"Madam, Madam, there are many people outside the door."

"Madam, the Marquis of Anchang's family has come to propose marriage!"

The maid rushed into the old lady's courtyard and told her the news.

At that time, the old lady was sitting and drinking tea, with the second wife, Ding Wanyue, beside her.

The old lady put down her teacup and said softly, "Your sister-in-law has come home to visit her family. Please come with me to the main hall."

Ding Wanyue was naturally happy, finally able to get rid of this hot potato to avoid tarnishing the reputation of her two daughters.

However, she couldn't show it too obviously, and she tried her best to suppress the corners of her mouth from turning up.

Then she remembered something, "Mother, why don't you take a heart-nourishing pill first, just in case something goes wrong?"

Madam Chen felt this made sense. After all, she hadn't even seen the person yet, but she already felt very depressed. Taking a heart-soothing pill would be more beneficial than harmful.

......

"The door is open! The door is open!"

"The betrothal gifts have been brought in; it seems the marriage is set in stone."

Outside the gate of the Marquis of Lin'an's residence, a crowd of onlookers gathered. When they saw Lady Anchang enter the residence, it seemed as if their family was holding a wedding, and they all smiled.

Among the crowd, only the man dressed in dark blue had a gloomy face and looked frightening.

Lu Dachuan stared intently at the gate of the Marquis of Lin'an's residence with a hostile gaze.

After a moment, he gritted his teeth and said, "You think you can just abandon me and live a life of luxury? My little niece, you've got a bad idea!"

In a short time, Lu Changping will be getting married and leaving the Lin'an Marquis's mansion and her status as a cousin of the Marquis's family.

She was simply afraid of him, and he repeatedly threatened her to ask for money.

Trying to get rid of him by getting married? It seems his niece has had too easy a life and has become naive!

wishful thinking!

......

"Madam, this is all my child's fault. I can see that she is a good child. Please don't blame Changping!"

My husband has already given Zikun a good talking-to, and he will surely be able to live a peaceful life with Changping from now on.

Having accepted the betrothal gifts, Lady Anchang naturally had to speak eloquently. Having lived in the capital for most of her life, she knew exactly what was good to say.

Therefore, Madam Chen's expression softened slightly.

Lady Anchang pressed her advantage, saying, "Madam, it seems we can't postpone the wedding any longer."

Although saying this might offend Changping, there's nothing we can do right now. We adults should always consider the younger generation's feelings more.

Lady Anchang had been putting on a one-woman show for almost half a day when she finally got Old Madam Chen to relent, "So, what does Lady Anchang mean?"

Seeing that they were getting down to business, Lady Anchang waved her hand happily, as if she had gotten a great deal.

She smiled broadly, "In my opinion, the Anchang Marquis's residence is now beginning preparations for the wedding."

On the ninth day of the first lunar month, we can then welcome your daughter into our family.

As she spoke, fearing that Old Madam Chen might be displeased and that something might go wrong along the way, she began to explain, "The timing is a bit rushed, but this is an auspicious day that a junior consulted with a master who matched the birth dates of the two of us."

If we can't hold it on the ninth day of the first lunar month, then we'll have to wait until May this year for a good day, but... I'm afraid we can't wait that long.

The second half of the sentence was said euphemistically, but all three people present clearly understood the meaning behind Lady Anchang's words.

By May, Lu Changping's belly was already showing, and the fig leaf of her eagerness to get married could no longer be concealed.

After a long pause, Madam Chen finally spoke, "Then let's do it your way."

However, since the child has just been found, it's not appropriate to have a grand celebration in the capital. Let's keep it low-key.

"Oh!" Lady Anchang smiled even more broadly, "Let's do as the old lady says!"

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