Up to now, the Xu family had no intention of letting her in, so she knew what they meant.

Thinking of this, the matchmaker knew the chances of this happening were slim, so she didn't get angry. Instead, she smiled and said, "In that case, your son's studies are of course the most important. I'll help you with that when I get back. But if you plan to arrange a matchmaking in the future, be sure to find me! I've brokered many marriages!"

"Okay, auntie, I will definitely come to you if I need anything in the future." Zhang said with a smile.

"Then I won't bother you anymore. I'll leave first. The girl's family is still waiting for a reply!" said the matchmaker.

"Okay, then take care, auntie." Zhang said.

After watching the matchmaker walk away, they returned to the main house and sat down.

"Since the day when Wenwu passed the examination, I have been thinking about this day, but I didn't expect it to come so soon," said Wang.

Chunlan, who was beside Wang, said, "The eldest young master is so outstanding and handsome. I don't know what kind of girl would be a good match for him. I think it should be a beautiful one."

Wang said, "Whether she looks good or not is secondary. The most important thing is that she has a good temperament. But that's all for the future. Let Wenwu decide his own lifelong affairs."

Zhang was a little worried. Now that he had passed the examination to become a Tongsheng, some people were already paying attention to him. She expected that there would be more people like him in the future. She didn't know whether it was a good thing or a bad thing.

Li asked, "Sister-in-law, why did you just give the matchmaker two taels of silver?"

Zhang said, "Don't underestimate the matchmaker's job. If you displease her and make her unhappy, she'll be able to say good or bad things about you. If you ruin the reputation of your children, she won't be able to explain herself."

Wang said, "Your sister-in-law is right. This guy today is easy to talk to. If he were the petty and narrow-minded one, he would definitely tell our family a story when he gets home."

Several people nodded.

Wang continued, "When the young man in your family finds a wife, you mothers must help to carefully select one. Appearance and family background are secondary. The person must have good character. If we accidentally marry someone who will cause trouble for the family, our Xu family will have a hard time."

"Mom, we understand." said the three sisters-in-law.

Half a month later in Beijing...

"Master, I'm back, and the things have been delivered to the Xu family." Ye Ying said with a fist salute.

Jing Chen asked, "How is the Xu family doing now?"

"Everything is fine with the Xu family. The old man even asked me to bring a lot of homemade food and asked me to thank you on their behalf." Ye Ying said.

"Have you seen that girl?" Jing Chen asked.

"I've seen her. Miss Xu has become more round and lovely than before, and she's also grown a lot taller."

"Okay, I understand. You can go down and rest first!" Jing Chen said.

"Master, there is one more thing..."

"explain!"

"I heard from Manager Hong that the Xu family sent people to Qingyun City, planning to open a shop called hot pot." Ye Ying said.

Jing Chen thought for a moment and said, "Then send two people to help secretly. They must not be exposed."

"Yes, I'll arrange it right away." Ye Ying clasped his fists and bowed as he retreated.

Jingchen took a few boxes of jam and went to the Queen Mother's palace.

The Queen Mother smiled kindly upon seeing him arrive and said, "Chen'er, haven't you been very busy these days? How come you have time to come and see me today?"

Jing Chen said, "Grandson thought that Grandma's jam was almost finished, so he got a few more boxes and sent them here specially."

The Queen Mother said, "You are so thoughtful. I don't know if it's just my illusion, but I feel like since I drank the water soaked with this jam, my body is much better than before. Even my back pain has gone. I feel much better than before."

Jing Chen said, "Grandma, this isn't your illusion. Keep it for yourself from now on! This stuff is rare and good for your health!"

"Grandmother has seen through it. From now on, I will not give it to anyone except Chen'er and your father. But your second brother...that child is a poor man." The Queen Mother hesitated.

Jing Chen thought of his second brother who never left the palace all day long. Like him, he had lost his biological mother and had no help from his family.

I am luckier than him because my grandparents are very good to me.

Even people with a little status only showed him superficial respect because he had a black spot on his face that covered most of his face since he was born. He had a weak personality and rarely went out to see people.

"If grandma is worried about the second prince, please ask him to come and talk to you often." Jing Chen said.

"Ah! Your second brother is soft-tempered, and you are brothers. You can spend more time with him when you have nothing to do. If he continues like this, it will be bad if he develops a cowardly character!" said the Queen Mother.

"I understand, grandma." Jing Chen said.

"I heard that the Queen was complaining to your father a few days ago that she didn't get any of the Liuguang brocade offered as tribute this year, and was even scolded by your father. I remember there were ten pieces in total. I sent two of them, so there should be eight left. Logically, the Queen should also get some. I don't know what use your father has for keeping it." said the Queen Mother.

"Grandma, Liuguangjin is no longer in the palace! My father has given it to someone else." Jing Chen said.

The Queen Mother was stunned, but she never asked about the affairs of the court. She thought that some minister had made a contribution, so she gave the rest to the minister as a reward.

So without asking any more questions, he said, "The Queen is becoming more and more arrogant, and her mother's family is becoming more and more powerful. If it weren't for the teachings of our ancestors, she would never have been the Queen! Your biological mother is far superior to her in both temperament and handling matters..."

Jingchen clenched his hands into fists in his sleeves.

The Queen Mother knew she had said too much, so she said, "I know what you're thinking, but it's been so long, it's difficult to investigate!"

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