Chapter 240 Matchmaking for her!

Luzhou is a military fortress of Yunlan. There are many natural barriers and high mountains here, and many talented generals have emerged here.

Speaking of Humen soldiers, Luzhou did produce quite a few, but there were only a few scholars and talented people worth mentioning.

Therefore, for the people of Luzhou, being able to pass the imperial examination and become a scholar is a rare thing that brings honor to the family and brings glory to the ancestors!

——Pei Jingxu still couldn’t understand how Aunt Sun was introduced to her mansion by the famous Mr. Chen.

"Miss Pei, look, look, she's so well-proportioned," Aunt Sun nudged Pei Jingxu with her shoulder and whispered admiringly, "She's also very pretty! Look, she's standing there as straight as a tree!"

"Don't underestimate him. This Mr. Chen passed the provincial examination a while ago and became the highest-ranking official. He's going to be an official in the future!"

Pushing Pei Jingxu, Aunt Sun whispered, "Young lady, if you follow him, you won't suffer any harm in the future."

Pei Jingxu pulled the corners of his lips and smiled a little helplessly.

The scholar named Chen Zhengbai stood upright in the courtyard. Without receiving any response, he turned his back to Pei Jingxu and Aunt Sun and did not dare to glance towards the main hall.

"Thank you, Aunt Sun, but I'm actually...actually, I'm still in mourning for my husband. I can't get married until the three-year mourning period is over."

Upon hearing this, Aunt Sun tutted her words indifferently and said quickly, "So what? We ordinary people don't care about these things. Besides, even if we have to mourn for three years, we can settle down with this Mr. Chen first, so that others won't worry about us!"

As she spoke, Aunt Sun winked at her and said, "I've heard that the wealthy families who want to marry Master Chen are lining up from Luzhou to the capital. Miss Pei, you must seize the opportunity!"

Pei Jingxu smiled helplessly upon hearing this: "If this Mr. Chen is really so popular, why would it be my turn?"

At this point, Aunt Sun narrowed her eyes and smiled ambiguously: "Well, I went to Mr. Chen's house yesterday to act as a matchmaker for you. When Mr. Chen heard it was a matchmaker, he originally said he wouldn't see you, but when he heard it was for Miss Pei, he agreed without hesitation!"

The implication of these words is that this Mr. Chen is interested in her.

Upon hearing this, Pei Jingxu raised his eyebrows slightly and looked towards the courtyard outside the main hall.

The man was dressed in white, standing straight, with his back to her and his hands behind his back, without any violation of the rules.

In the dim morning light, Pei Jingxu noticed the man's hands behind his back and curled them nervously.

Pei Jingxu really had no interest in matters of love, and did not intend to waste his energy on these insignificant trivial matters.

She could support Pei Huaifeng and Hongyao well on her own. Even if Pei Huaifeng found a woman he liked later, Pei Jingxu would not have to worry too much about the turmoil in the world by hiring a few more servants.

"Thank you for your kindness, Auntie Sun, but Ah Xu...hasn't let go of my late husband. Right now, I can't let anyone else live in my heart. So, Auntie, please take Master Chen back."

When Auntie Sun heard this, her eyes were filled with helplessness and sighs: "Auntie knows that you are devoted, Ah Xu, but even if you can't let go of your late husband, you have to live your life, right?"

After a pause, Aunt Sun said, "If you want Mr. Chen to leave, that's fine. Miss, just tell him in person. That will end his thoughts. I won't introduce you to anyone in the future. How do you think that is?"

Pei Jingxu smiled helplessly. She stood up, walked through the main hall door, and came in front of Mr. Chen.

I only saw his back just now, but now that I see his face, I feel that Aunt Sun really has nothing to say about her.

Not only is he talented in writing, but he is also handsome in appearance.

However, Pei Jingxu had seen a celestial being before, and the Mr. Chen in front of him was merely "handsome".

"Miss Pei, my name is Chen Zhengbai. I live in the fifth house on the third lane in the East Market of Luzhou. My mother is elderly and my father died young. I have no contact with all my relatives. I have thirty silver coins—"

"Mr. Chen!" Pei Jingxu interrupted Chen Zhengbai hastily, smiling helplessly, "I understand. You don't need to explain it in such detail."

Chen Zhengbai realized his nervousness belatedly, his face flushed red, and he lowered his head slightly, bowing deeply to Pei Jingxu. "Please forgive me, Miss Pei. I am not good at speaking and I am sorry for being rude."

Different from Rong Jianxue and Rong Xuanzhou.

Rong Xuanzhou is outspoken, while Rong Jianxue is steady.

The blush on Chen Zhengbai's face spread all the way to the tips of his ears. He didn't even dare to look at her directly since she stood in front of him.

Pei Jingxu curled his lips and smiled: "Mr. Chen, you misunderstood. Ah Xu just wanted to tell you that Aunt Sun may not have explained some things to you clearly. In fact, I am already married."

Upon hearing this, Chen Zhengbai widened his eyes and his pupils contracted slightly.

Having anticipated Chen Zhengbai's shock, Pei Jingxu still smiled gently and bowed to him, "Thank you for troubling me to make this trip today, Mr. Chen. My husband passed away not long ago, and Ah Xu really doesn't have the heart to think about matters between men and women anymore. Mr. Chen is a man of outstanding literary talent, and I believe he will have a bright future. Ah Xu will not delay Mr. Chen."

Chen Zhengbai lowered his head and looked at her.

Pei Jingxu bowed his head and did not notice Chen Zhengbai's gaze.

She hadn't heard Chen Zhengbai's voice for a long time, and thought he was angry, so she looked up at him.

"That doesn't matter," Chen Zhengbai said, his cheeks flushed, as if he had mustered up all his courage. "I've seen Miss Pei giving out porridge in the city before, and I know she's kind-hearted. The fact that you're married proves she's kind and honest. I don't care about that."

Pei Jingxu raised his eyebrows slightly, with a hint of surprise in his eyes.

——She didn't expect him to say that.

Chen Zhengbai probably didn't say these words. His face was as red as a boiled shrimp. When he spoke the last part, he almost blurted out every word.

"Mr. Chen knows very well that I am only a scholar now, holding no official position, and my family is not wealthy. But please rest assured, Miss Pei, I am still somewhat confident in my knowledge. Even if I become an official in the capital in the future, I will be loyal to my post and will never let Miss Pei down."

Pei Jingxu looked at Chen Zhengbai in front of him, slightly dazed.

——It’s not that I was moved, but I just felt that the man in front of me was somewhat similar to Rong Xuanzhou when he was young.

Sure enough, no one will stay young forever, but there will always be someone with a sincere heart.

However, Pei Jingxu didn't care how long his "sincerity" could last, nor did she care whether he would be faithful to her.

"If Ah Xu remembers correctly, Master Chen and I haven't met many times. Why is Master Chen so affectionate towards Ah Xu?"

Chen Zhengbai blushed even more, scratched his head, and said honestly: "When I first met Miss Pei, I just thought she was a fairy who had descended to earth, so beautiful and charming that I was moved."

He was quite honest. Pei Jingxu was not angry and waited for his next words with a smile.

"Later, I saw Miss Pei giving out porridge to the poor. I felt that she was kind and gentle, and I longed for her even more."

Pei Jingxu smiled when he heard this: "Mr. Chen, I guess you don't know that Ah Xu has hurt people before, hurting many, many people."

Chen Zhengbai was stunned for a moment, then laughed dryly twice: "Miss Pei, stop joking."

Pei Jingxu raised an eyebrow. "Ah Xu isn't joking. I've forced others to leave their homes just to survive, and I've also pushed others into the crossfire of public criticism."

"I once seduced a man, pretending to be good and pitiful, so that he would remove obstacles for me."

Pei Jingxu tilted his head and looked at Chen Zhengbai, who was standing there in a daze, with a smile.

"Mr. Chen, the real me is vicious, despicable, insidious and cunning. Would you like me?"