"The wild geese are calling, good news is coming. Madam Xu, I'm here to congratulate you." The voice arrived before the person arrived. The matchmaker's voice, with a smile and joy, not only woke up the people in the shop, but also called out the neighbors.

"Hey, whose family is here to propose marriage to Madam Xu?"

"This grand occasion doesn't look like an ordinary family's."

"I say, you old and dim-sighted people, who else could it be?"

I saw a matchmaker with a red flower on his head, a plump figure, and a brisk walk. He led three pairs of bridesmaids and nine pairs of wedding workers, carrying wild geese and other red gifts, and entered the alley one after another with a smile on his face.

Aunt Cao originally wanted Xu Jiang to leave for a while, but when she heard the matchmaker calling Xu Jiang's name, she pulled her back.

When the matchmaker walked to the bookstore and saw the couplets posted on the door, his face immediately broke into a smile.

The young master of the Lou family finally has a place to stay!

A few years ago, his father had almost demolished the threshold of the government office. He had tried to match him with many young ladies, but he couldn't find a suitable one.

This is good, a blindfolded man has come, and she can finally make back the matchmaking gift she gave.

The matchmaker stood in front of the shop and knocked on the door happily: "Madam Xu, the maid is here to congratulate you."

Xu Jiang was about to speak when she was stopped by Aunt Cao. Aunt Cao nudged her daughter-in-law. Aunt Zhuang hurriedly straightened her clothes and went out to greet her. She smiled and asked, "I'm asking on behalf of Madam Xu, what brings you joy?"

After greeting her, the matchmaker said, "Lord Lou Yunchun, the Junior Minister of the Dali Temple, has sent a maid to propose marriage to Madam Xu. Please open the door."

Xu Jiang's heart began to beat fast when she heard this.

The neighbors also came over and gathered in front of the bookstore, discussing the matter one after another.

“It’s really a small building.”

"What do you mean by a small building? You have no respect for your parents. Didn't you hear what the matchmaker said? He's the Shaoqing of the Dali Temple, a high-ranking official."

"Madam Xu is so lucky, look at this grand occasion."

"It is a great blessing to marry Madam Xu."

Everyone was chattering, it was very lively.

After hearing the matchmaker's explanation of their origin, Mrs. Zhuang opened the door and respectfully invited everyone in, "Please come in."

When the matchmaker saw the two osmanthus trees in full bloom in front of the door, he sang, "The fragrance of the golden osmanthus heralds the arrival of the matchmaker, and the magpie builds a bridge of marriage." Then he stepped into the door.

After entering the door, I saw an elder standing in front, and the others were lined up behind him. I knew that this was the Lin Siye that the Lou family was talking about.

"Member greets Master Lin." She bowed to Master Lin first, then bowed to Xu Jiang and said, "Meet Madam Xu."

Official matchmakers call themselves matchmakers.

Shopkeeper Wang couldn't help but nod, thanking Brother Lou for his hard work.

Master Lin and Xu Jiang returned the gifts one after another, then invited the matchmaker to take a seat and serve tea.

After the matchmaker sat down, he looked around, then looked at Xu Jiang a few times, exchanged a few words with Master Lin, and then began to explain his purpose.

"Master Lin, since the old woman has come to propose marriage, let's get straight to the point."

"Please go ahead."

The matchmaker took a sip of tea and began to praise them with all her might, "You served in the same court as the two masters of the Lou family. You should know Master Lou Jing and Shaoqing Lou better than I do. Shaoqing Lou passed the imperial examination at the age of twenty, placing in the top three. He was chosen by the sage as the third place winner. He is truly a rare talent in the world. Now he holds the important position of Shaoqing of the Dali Temple. His future is limitless."

Master Lin nodded.

Xu Jiang also nodded, and Aunt Cao beside her pinched her immediately. She immediately calmed her head, stopped moving around, and pretended to be quiet.

The matchmaker glanced at Xu Jiang and said, "What's rare is that Lou Shaoqing is both beautiful and talented, and he's also deeply in love with your daughter. When he came to entrust you with the marriage, he said he would marry no one but Madam Xu."

The matchmaker sighed again, "A man of this caliber, beauty, affection, and righteousness is truly rare in this world, if not for the boasting of the old woman."

Master Lin responded, "Lou Shaoqing is undoubtedly a great man of his time."

Xu Jiang's head didn't move, but the corners of her mouth couldn't help but curl up. Aunt Cao pinched her several times, but couldn't suppress it.

When the matchmaker heard what Master Lin said and saw the young lady's face full of spring, his eyes suddenly lit up.

Her thank-you gift to the matchmaker was secured.