Chapter 210 Engagement
Yu Huatang smiled but said nothing. Qingxing, however, had already run over and observed carefully. "It's actually a kingfisher feather inlay technique. Master, this must be very expensive and labor-intensive. I heard that several pieces like this have to be made at the same time, and only one of them is successful. That's why it's usually only owned by the wives of high-ranking officials. Master, where did you get it?"
Yu Huatang said, "It was given to me by someone else."
"Who, who sent it?"
At this time, many apprentices and masters came and looked at her at the same time. Yu Huatang felt a little embarrassed and changed the subject, "No one is here, go get your work done."
Everyone's curiosity was aroused, but they were all disappointed because they didn't get an accurate answer.
But two days later, everyone finally knew the answer.
Granny Xu had nothing to do, so she came over and called her, "Girl, girl, hurry back, someone has come to your house to propose marriage."
The shop was at its busiest at this time, and Granny Xu had a loud voice. Suddenly, everyone in the shop heard her and looked at her.
She knew he would come to propose marriage, but she didn't expect it to happen so soon.
She put down what she was holding and followed Grandma Xu back.
Some families had already gathered outside her yard. No one knew the matchmaker, but everyone knew the people who came to propose marriage: Anfu and Anyuan.
The matchmaker spoke authentic Mandarin and displayed the marriage proposal gifts one by one, especially a pair of wild geese, which looked like they were shot in the mountains. Most people could not afford such gifts.
Generally speaking, the two people will make a decision before proposing marriage, and by the time they officially arrive at the door, everything will have been basically discussed.
Everyone knew Anfu and Anyuan, so they naturally knew that the man proposing marriage was Zhao Yan, Zhao Anfushi.
Yu Huatang opened the gate and the matchmaker went in. Everyone watched the excitement and knew their limits, so they all stood outside waiting.
Yu Huatang accepted the marriage proposal and asked them to sit down and have dinner. However, Anfu said, "Miss Yu, don't bother. We have already ordered the food."
After he finished speaking, the people behind him brought food and even brought a table from the restaurant.
After the meal, the matchmaker asked for her birth chart and said many auspicious words. He then said that he would bring Zhao Yan’s birth chart in three days, which would mean they were a match.
Now the marriage has been decided, and the wedding date was agreed upon in the last letter. After that, the man will bring people to present the betrothal gifts.
After the matchmakers left, Anfu called a maid and said to Yu Huatang, "Miss Yu, this is the maid we found."
Yu Huatang looked at the teenage girl, who still looked very young, and asked, "Isn't she too young?"
The little girl was clever and said to herself, "Madam, don't look down on my young age. I am very efficient in my work."
An Fu also said, "She has no one at home. If she stays alone, she won't be able to survive. Miss Yu should keep her."
Granny Xu also said, "It's hard for a girl, and it's even harder if she's sold. Just keep her, and she'll be grateful to you."
Yu Huatang smiled and nodded in agreement. Then Anfu and Anyuan said they had a lot of things to do and left.
The little girl was smart and went to clean the yard immediately.
At this time, Granny Xu asked her, "Are you going to live in the capital from now on? And not come back?"
Yu Huatang shook his head, "Not going there, I live here."
Granny Xu was surprised, "Aren't you going there?"
Yu Huatang said, "It's a shame to leave this house alone, and I don't really want to go to the capital right now. Let's talk about it later."
Granny Xu sat down and said, "No wonder I often see Lord Zhao running back." Then she added, "Lord Zhao seems alright. His family is officials, and he's considerate of you. You have your own livelihood, so you don't have to depend on his family. Lord Zhao is also considerate of you, so your life will be easier in the future."
Yu Huatang said, "It's because they are a wealthy family that I am a little hesitant."
"What? His family is still treating you badly like before?"
"That's not the case. I just feel like I've chosen the same path again. But he's changed now and treats me very well, so things should be different."
Granny Xu clapped her hands and said, "That's fine. Marrying someone still depends on the person. I heard that this Mr. Zhao is a man of his own ideas. If you marry him, his family won't dare to do anything unless he makes you suffer. As long as he is a powerful and caring person in your life, that's enough."
Yu Huatang was silent for a moment and then said, "Well, I'm marrying him anyway, so his family can say whatever they want. If they're really upset in the future, we can talk about it separately."
Granny Xu said, "That's right. Every woman has her own way of living. No matter what, you have to look at your own heart first. If things become difficult in the future, don't think about how much you've paid in the past. When you have to make a decision, make it a decision. Look carefully at the road ahead and don't look back."
Yu Huatang didn't expect Granny Xu to say this. She was surprised and said, "Granny, don't you think my idea is bad? Isn't it the custom for a woman to follow her husband?"
"Hmph, that's just some consolation I can't offer. I've lived most of my life, and from what I've seen, as long as a woman is capable, she should live like a man. If you have the money to support yourself, even if you divorce later, you can still support a few men. What's the big deal?"
Yu Huatang couldn't help laughing.
When Granny Xu was young, she was also a well-known and capable daughter-in-law. Many people thought she was too difficult to get along with. But now, after listening to her talk, they feel a little respect for her.
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In the blink of an eye, it was November. Zhao Yan had already asked the matchmaker to deliver the betrothal gifts, and everyone here knew that they were going to get married.
Because they are a divorced couple and companions who have gone through the epidemic together, it is really curious.
Ever since the betrothal gifts were delivered, there has been no end to the topics surrounding the two of them.
Several bookstores wrote stories using their experiences, which made the already hotly debated matter even more popular.
That night, it snowed heavily and it was very dark.
Yu Huatang stayed in the room, preparing for tomorrow's lecture. Now that more and more apprentices came to Changming Pavilion, she had more and more classes.
Not long after, there was a knock on the door.
Xiao He went to open the door. There stood a man with an extraordinary appearance. She was startled and asked, "Who are you?"
Zhao Yan said, "I am your wife's fiancé."
Xiao He angrily closed the courtyard door and cursed, "What nonsense are you talking about? My wife's husband is Zhao Anfushi. Where did you come from? You look like a decent person, but you are just talking nonsense. Be careful or you will be arrested tomorrow."
After saying this, Xiao He thought of the pacification envoy Zhao. She had never seen him before and didn't know what he looked like.
Yu Huatang heard the voice and asked, "What's wrong, Xiaohe?"
Xiao He panicked a little. She immediately bolted the door and ran over and said, "Girl, there's a man outside. He looks tall and very good-looking. He said he's your husband. When I heard that, I thought he was talking nonsense." She gestured as she spoke.
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