That's the law; there's nothing we can do about it.

However, Xi Pandi has an optimistic personality.

"Hehe, it was so satisfying to beat up Ma Wangcai today."

Ever since I found out about his entanglement with my cousin, I've wanted to beat him up, but with my skinny arms and legs, I really can't take on his whole family.

Everyone fell silent. With the strength of a stick and a leg, are you sure you really have skinny arms and legs?

Wang Huaijing came out today to support the establishment and also broadened his horizons.

There is no limit to the evil in human nature. Looking at the Ma family's faces, it's really disgusting.

He unconsciously pondered how, if he were to become an official in the future, he could handle a situation like today's in a way that would be more convincing to others.

Xi Pandi was in a state of complete excitement, chattering away the whole way.

Once they entered Wufang Town, the "thugs" either went home or went back to the labor market to look for work.

After the matchmaker had the oxcart drop them off at the entrance of the money exchange, she let the oxcart go.

He took his daughter inside and exchanged three taels of silver for copper coins.

The previous wage was 50 coins per person, but because the thugs performed exceptionally well today, the matchmaker gave each of them an extra 10 coins.

Although her daughter got divorced, the old woman was very happy.

Everyone was very happy after receiving the money.

The extra ten coins can buy a pound of rice to cook porridge at home, enough for the whole family to eat for a day.

They all said that if there's another job like this next time, remember to call them.

The matchmaker thought to herself, "It's best not to," but said aloud, "Absolutely, absolutely. I'm the most famous matchmaker in our Wufang Town. I'm reliable and trustworthy, no matter the age. I've even arranged the marriages for our scholar."

If any of you have a daughter or son who wants to get married, you can't go wrong by contacting me, Matchmaker Xi.

You're sure to find the old woman in Pear Blossom Lane in the west of the city.

Wang Huaijing did his best to be a good person today, since the mother and daughter had brought money back with them. He felt more at ease leaving after escorting them home.

This is my matchmaker, and I'm not even married yet. If something happens to the matchmaker, I'll definitely feel uncomfortable.

Furthermore, Wang Huaijing genuinely felt that the matchmaker and her husband had a tough time, so he offered his help, hoping to gain more experience for himself.

The matchmaker and her husband thanked Wang Huaijing profusely as they saw him off.

"Mother, who else is in the Wang family?" Xi Pandi asked.

The matchmaker was taken aback for a moment, but took it as just casual conversation from her daughter.

"There's also a bachelor father at home, so it's just the two of them living together. That's why they're in a hurry to find a lady to manage the household."

Xi Pandi's eyes lit up.

"Mother, have you ever seen what that Scholar Wang's father looks like? How old is he now?"

Seeing her daughter's excited expression, the matchmaker realized something was wrong.

"Daughter, why are you asking this? Her father must be in his late thirties, almost forty. He doesn't look very young."

Xi Pandi swayed a little awkwardly, fidgeting with her fingers, and said shyly,

“Mother, look at that Scholar Wang, he’s kind and helpful. I’m sure his father is a good person too.”

Look at me, now that I'm divorced, it's unlikely I'll find someone who's never been married before. They might not even be interested in me. Maybe I should marry Wang Juren's father and become his second wife.

Now my daughter and I will have a place to stay, and we won't have to worry about being bullied anymore.

His father already has such a wonderful son as Scholar Wang, so it doesn't matter if I don't have any more children, Mother, what do you say?

The matchmaker was quite shocked. He was only in his thirties, but he was already walking unsteadily.

When he reached Xipan's younger brother, he raised his hand and touched his daughter's forehead.

"It's not hot at all, what nonsense are you talking about? Have you been driven mad by the Ma family?"

Xi Pandi pushed her mother's arm away. "Mother, how could I have lost my mind? I'm serious."

The matchmaker gritted her teeth, a wicked smile spreading across her face.

He raised his hand and slapped his daughter on the back of the head.

"Are you out of your mind? What nonsense are you spouting? That scholar Wang's father is old enough to be your father. How could you have such a crooked idea?"

What do you think your mother does? Your mother is the best matchmaker in Wufang Town.

Are you worried about getting married?

If you hadn't ignored me and insisted on marrying Ma Wangcai, would I still be without a grandson to hold in my arms?

If you don't lose your mind, hurry up and get rid of these thoughts in your head for me.

I don't want a son-in-law who's like a brother to me; I can't bear that kind of embarrassment.

Besides, that Scholar Wang has been kind to our family.

They just helped you, and you want to become their mother right after? That's really unfair.

Besides, even if Wang Juren's father wanted to remarry, there's always your mother, the matchmaker, to help arrange a marriage.

"I'm telling you, Xi Pandi, you'd better give up on that idea right now."

The matchmaker was stunned. She never expected her daughter to have such unconventional ideas.

Xi Pandi pouted, "Mom, can't you be a little gentler? It hurts so much."

My brain isn't working properly, and it's all because of you, my mother, who beat me.

Why can't I marry Wang Juren's father? He's a widower, and I'm a divorced woman. So what if I'm older?

Ma Wangcai is not old, but what he did was inhuman.

If you ask me, no matter what age you are, having a kind heart is the most important thing. Why don't you ask her for me later, Mom?

Xi Pandi was once again given a good beating by the matchmaker.

Wang Huaijing overheard the conversation between the mother and daughter when he returned.

He had planned to come back and ask the matchmaker what procedures were left after the three letters and six rites, including what preparations needed to be made for the wedding.

The matchmaker's questions are certainly more comprehensive than those of the aunt.

Then I overheard the conversation between the matchmaker and her husband. After thinking about it, I decided it was best not to go in.

As he walked, he pondered that he was about to get married and would have to continue his scientific research, so he would have no time to take care of his father.

It would be great if Dad could marry a woman like Xi Pandi who is not scheming.

Not only will someone take care of him, but if he can have a younger brother or sister in the future, his old age should be happy.

Having figured things out, Wang Huaijing returned home, quickly washed up, changed his clothes, and sat in the living room, ready to have a chat with his father about life.

"Dad, it's been a long time since we had a proper talk."

My dad has been worrying about my marriage lately.

Now that my marriage is settled, Father, should you consider taking a second wife?

Wang Huaijing poured tea for his father as he spoke.

Wang Guangzu picked up his teacup and took a small sip.

"What, you're thinking of having your father get married again? Do you really want a stepmother that much?"

Aren't you afraid that if you have other children in the future, they might fight with you for the inheritance?

Wang Huaijing spat out the tea in his mouth, spraying it all over his father's body and face without wasting a drop.