A girl who has no worries about the future will naturally act more openly and naturally.

After exchanging greetings, the two sides met together and entered the main hall of the temple.

Each person added incense money, then kowtowed and prayed. Whether or not to make a wish or draw lots was up to each individual.

Due to the difference in the speed of their kneeling, the two sides quickly widened the distance between them.

Wang Niangzi believes she has now successfully completed her mission of arranging blind dates for her nephew.

After all, in this day and age, many couples don't even meet before getting married. It's already quite rare that my nephew and the eldest daughter of the Zhao family were able to meet today.

Because Mrs. Huang had always been a devout Buddhist, she led her three grandchildren in worshipping the Buddha with utmost sincerity.

In each main hall, one must kneel and worship; in addition to kneeling and worshiping, one must also add incense money to each hall.

After kneeling and worshipping the last Buddha statue, Huang remembered that the main purpose of today was to take her granddaughter to a blind date.

"Qingyi, what do you think of that young man from the Wang family?"

Zhao Qingyi frowned slightly.

"Grandma, to be honest, how could I know what kind of person someone is after just one glance?"

But the way he looked at me didn't seem to show any interest.

I couldn't see any amazement in his eyes, or more accurately, I couldn't see any spark of attraction.

I reckon he's reached the age where he should get married.

It doesn't matter what kind of wife you marry, as long as you are well-matched in terms of social status.

It's impossible to have the same kind of mutual support and affection as grandparents, parents, uncles, and aunts.

Grandma, there's something I'm not sure if I should say.

Mrs. Huang raised an eyebrow in surprise, having always felt that her eldest granddaughter was a dull and reserved person.

He rarely speaks and seldom expresses his opinions, but I never expected him to be so insightful.

"Speak your mind directly, after all, this concerns a major event in your life."

Zhao Qingyi took a deep breath and adjusted her words.

"Grandma, actually, it's all the same no matter who I go on a blind date with."

It's impossible to understand the other party. Even if our family spends manpower and resources to investigate them, the information we find may differ from the truth.

So I'm thinking, maybe I should postpone the engagement for a while.

Next year, all the men in our family will be taking the exam.

No matter who in the family passes the imperial examinations and becomes a scholar, our family's fortunes will change.

It's not that I'm looking for something better, but if someone in my family has achieved academic success, I'll be able to stand taller no matter who I marry.

If I were to marry a scholar now, outsiders would say I'm marrying above my station. But if we had a scholar in our family, outsiders would say we were a good match.

Grandma, I don't want to get engaged yet.

As for Wang Huaijing, although he is quite handsome and his speech and manners are impeccable, I have no intention of marrying anyone but him.

Zhao Qingyi, who had been listening intently to the grandmother and grandson's conversation, was quite surprised and even wondered if she herself was a transmigrator.

It was a matter of lifelong importance, so Zhao Qingyan dared not speak casually. As for Wang Huaijing from earlier, his eyes were still quite clear, so for the time being, he could be considered an upright person.

But that doesn't mean he's the right person for Qingyi.

Zhao Qingyi and Huang Shi were unaware of Zhao Qingyan's thoughts.

After listening to Zhao Qingyi's words, Huang remained silent for three seconds.

"Are you sure? You're already 16 this year. When you turn 18, you'll have to pay the single tax. Are you sure you want to wait until our family members achieve official rank before getting engaged?"

After taking a few deep breaths with her eyes closed, Zhao Qingyi opened them and said, "Grandma, I'm sure."

Huang nodded in agreement, while Zhao Qingshan, who was following behind, was quite puzzled.

"Sister, that young man from the Wang family is truly handsome. In our Wufang Town, it's rare to see a more dashing gentleman."

Moreover, the other party also holds the title of Xiucai (a scholar who passed the lowest level of the imperial examinations), and it is said that their family is quite well-off.

Aren't you afraid that if you miss this opportunity, you'll never have another chance?

Zhao Qingyi turned her head and glanced at her older brother.

"Brother, when you went on a blind date with your sister-in-law, were you nervous? Did your heart race?"

Zhao Qingshan scratched his head.

"Hehe, hehe, when I first met your sister-in-law, my heart was pounding in my throat."

At that moment, I thought to myself, "This is my wife."

Logically speaking, your sister-in-law isn't exactly the most beautiful woman, but I just find her very pleasing to the eye.

After Zhao Qingshan finished speaking, his ears actually turned red.

Zhao Qingyi sighed.

"Brother, you're an observer. Did you notice the expression on that young man from the Wang family's face when he looked at me?"

His eyes were too calm. Even if he were a lecher, he would at least show some lewd expression.

But I saw nothing in this young man from the Wang family's eyes—no amazement, no joy.

This can only mean that either he didn't like me, or he's just too mature and cautious.

If she were an elderly woman in her forties or fifties, I wouldn't say anything, but he's only 18.

If I were to marry a man like that, don't you think he's too calculating and terrifying?

Zhao Qingshan was speechless. He felt as if his younger sister had given him a lesson.

"Sister, since ancient times, marriage has always been arranged by parents and matchmakers. Why are there so many rules?"

At Zhao Qingshan's words, all three women turned around and stared at him.

Zhao Qingshan felt a chill run down his spine. "No, no, don't look at me like that, it's scary."

Huang's crooked mouth

"Fear? Humph, what a load of rubbish about arranged marriages and parental orders!"

"If the wife we ​​found for you back then wasn't Liu Xiaohua, but rather the strong girl from the Liu family in our village, would you have agreed to marry her?"

Zhao Qingshan searched his memory for Liu Dazhuang's appearance and immediately shuddered.

"Grandma, you're joking. That strong girl is too strong. She's almost as big as me."

If I marry him, I'll feel like I'm marrying a brother.

Huang sneered.

"If you're going to say you married a brother after marrying Liu Dazhuang, then why did you just spout such nonsense?"

Whether your sister wants to get married or not depends on whether they like each other or not.

This is your eldest sister today. When your daughter gets married in the future, if you dare not seek your eldest sister's opinion, you'll have to marry her off.

"Even if I'm dead by then, I'll definitely lift the lid of my coffin and come beat you up."

Zhao Qingshan shuddered at Huang's description.

"Grandma, Grandma, lifting the coffin lid is called 'zombie coming back to life,' it's so scary! Don't talk nonsense."

Huang could no longer bear it and slapped her eldest grandson on the back.

Zhao Qingshan staggered forward several steps before stopping, baring his teeth and glaring at Huang Shi, not daring to utter another word.

Even with his slow reaction time, he knew he had said the wrong thing today and dared not say another word.

"You blockhead! If I had known that going to school would turn you into such a clueless person, I would never have paid your tuition."

"Zhao Qingshan, if you don't pass the imperial examination for the lowest level next year, you might as well give up studying and go back to the countryside to farm."