Chapter 693 Chapter 695

Jin Qianqian didn't want to brag from the beginning. Although Gu Wenheng arranged jobs for the boys, they were not rich and powerful. They could just barely support their families.

"Madam Gu is really straightforward," Wu Houshi was stunned for a moment, then immediately said with a smile, "Being able to establish oneself and support a family is already a very good condition.

To be honest, Madam, my niece lost her mother at a young age and has been raised by my mother since she was young. She is a very good painter, Madam, please take a good look at her and help comment on her."

Mrs. Wu Hou treated her niece from her natal family with great kindness.

Wu Haicong has already inquired about it. He knows that the cousin of Lord Gu came with him this time with the intention of asking Lord Gu for guidance. He will definitely become a scholar next year.

He asked Wu Houshi to bring his concubine's daughter here today because he wanted to find a good place for her.

Mrs. Wu's favor to the concubine in the mansion was just for the sake of face, and whether she married well or not had little to do with her.

He was just a scholar who failed the exam, so she didn't take him seriously.

But she had other sources of information. In the Gus’ clan, there was a rule that men could not take concubines. So her niece could take a gamble.

If she marries the son of another official family, not only will there be a lot of troubles, but she may not necessarily become the wife of an official.

It’s different for Lord Gu’s cousin. If he passes the imperial examination and with Lord Gu’s help, it’s not impossible for him to find a job.

For this purpose, I specially went back to my mother's house and brought my niece to my side these days, wanting to take a gamble.

As for whether Wu Haicong would blame her afterwards, Mrs. Wu Hou didn't take it to heart at all. If anyone was to be blamed, it could only be blamed on the two concubines' daughters for not being good enough and being looked down upon by others.

"The one in the light blue dress in front is my niece, let's go over and take a look!"

Mrs. Wu Hou didn't make any special introduction. She just followed Jin Qianqian and looked around all the way. Everything seemed so casual.

Jin Qianqian secretly observed her for a few times. She was not the best in appearance or height, but she seemed to be the most calm among these girls.

Maybe it’s because he has no biological mother and was raised by an old lady, so he lacks a bit of vitality.

Searching for information about the Hou family in my mind, Wu Hou's family is an old and established family in the local area, and they had produced a third-rank official in the past.

However, his descendants were not ambitious enough. Over the past few decades, only one scholar became a juren. The rest of his sons and daughters either took care of the family property or started out in business.

Fortunately, the family has many descendants, who are entrenched in Yi Province and have become a family of moderate size.

This branch of the Wu Hou family is the legitimate bloodline, and they have earned a huge fortune thanks to the old man's business skills.

At that time, Wu Haicong, a boy from a poor family, wanted to make a living, so he came to ask for marriage after passing the imperial examination.

With the support of his wife's generous dowry, he was able to continue until he passed the imperial examination and became a Jinshi.

The eldest uncle of the Hou family has inherited his father's aspirations and is now taking over a large business run by the old grandfather.

The girl from the Hou family that Mrs. Wu Hou is talking about now is the one born to Mr. He’s first wife.

His first wife died of illness, and he remarried and had two sons and a daughter. It makes sense that the girl would be brought up by the old lady.

However, these are all information that can be found openly. If you want to know more specific information, you can only inquire from multiple sources privately.

Since Wu Houshi mentioned it today, she must have the intention of getting married. Jin Qianqian couldn't help but be more attentive.

Take a look at the paintings drawn by the girl from the Hou family. They are not outstanding among the crowd of paintings, but they are not the worst either. I don’t know whether they are really at this level or if she is hiding her talent.

After following Wu Houshi's lead, the two looked everywhere without any bias.

Obviously these girls knew that they came here today to make choices for their future lives, and when they saw these ladies coming, they were particularly enthusiastic.

Jin Qianqian, the wife of the Censor who had just arrived, naturally attracted more attention, and even many young girls were secretly looking at her.

Looking at her young face, everyone had different feelings.

Apart from the royal family, only this lady could have such a high rank at such a young age.

It is true that not only is it good to be born, but it is also important to marry well. Who doesn’t want a husband who is prosperous and a wife who is noble?

Some wives of officials who were originally watching on the sidelines became interested when they saw Jin Qianqian personally come out and take a look around.

If I could become related to the Gu family, that would be a good choice.

Jin Qianqian soon discovered that more and more people gathered around her, and more and more people invited her to join them to appreciate the flowers and people.

Thinking of the few young bachelors at home, Jin Qianqian accompanied these people around in circles, with her head filled with all kinds of conditions of the girls from different families.

By the time I left the party, I felt dizzy.

When she returned home, she immediately took off the heavy jewelry on her head and lay down on the bed in an untidy manner.

"This whole day is much more tiring than looking at the account books." Jin Qianqian stretched and complained.

Lichun put the jewelry back in place, "Madam, have you seen anything that you like today?"

As a personal maid, Lichun naturally knew the purpose of today and asked with some curiosity.

Jin Qianqian, "I'm already overwhelmed by the choices, and the more I choose, the more uncertain I feel.

It seems like everyone is good and I don’t know where to start.”

She was only nearly 30 years old, which was too old to be married in modern times. But she didn't expect to be shouldering the heavy responsibility of matchmaking for the elders here, which made her feel a little embarrassed.

"Madam, you can list a few of the companies you like and let the young masters choose for themselves. Then you can make the final review." Li Qiu suggested in a low voice.

Jin Qianqian, “This is also a solution.

How are you guys doing now? We have settled down these days, and it’s time to arrange your weddings.”

Jin Qianqian looked at the maids in front of her and let out a long sigh. She decided to finish the marriages first and then think about the next thing.

Lichun and the others lowered their heads shyly and said in a buzzing voice, "Everything is decided by the Madam."

Jin Qianqian, "..."

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I thought a blind date could not be completed overnight, but unexpectedly, I received a visiting card from Wu Houshi early the next morning.

Jin Qianqian immediately asked Fa Hai to put down what he was doing and go check the Hou family first.

Minghai has been hanging around here for so many days and has actually achieved some results. In less than half a day, he has found out more specific information through someone he just met not long ago.

Minghai brought Gu Lekai back, "Madam, it seems that Master Hou is planning to arrange a marriage for his eldest daughter, and it is said that the family he is talking about is his current wife's family.

It’s just that the old lady of the Hou family is unwilling, and the mother and son of the Hou family have been in a stalemate over this matter these days.

Mrs. Wu's visit should be about this matter."

Jin Qianqian frowned slightly. They had just arrived in Yi Province and hadn't yet completely established themselves, so they really didn't want to get involved in what was happening in the backyard.

Mrs. Wu was anxious to make this happen, which meant that she would have to become enemies with her brother and sister-in-law from her natal family. It seemed that things were not that simple.

(End of this chapter)