Chu Jinjin didn't think of it that way at all, and assumed that Li Xinzhi had some private things to say.
Li Xinzhi couldn't claim to be an experienced matchmaker, but she knew that marriage was a serious matter and shouldn't be approached too directly. She casually picked a flower and placed it in Chu Jinjin's hair, sighing, "Jinjin is prettier than this flower."
Chu Jinjin reciprocated by picking a peach and placing it in her hair: "Sister Li, there's an old saying that a woman is like a flower at forty. Although Gu Shouping is a real scumbag, he was indeed captivated by you."
She thought Li Xinzhi was going to lament her feelings.
Li Xinzhi said earnestly, "You're leaving tomorrow, and who knows when you'll be back. I have a question for you: what are your thoughts on your marriage?"
Chu Jinjin looked blankly at him, scratched her head, and said in distress, "I don't know. Even if I wanted to get married, which man would dare to marry me?"
Li Xinzhi carefully observed her expression and cautiously probed, "What does my sister think of Mr. Zhan?"
Chu Jinjin: "......"
“We’re sisters, there’s nothing we can’t say. I think Mr. Zhan is definitely interested in you. He’s a scholar, so there are some things he might be too embarrassed to say out loud.” Li Xinzhi pointed in the direction of Princess Le’an. “Le’an went to ask him, so tell your sister the truth: if he’s interested, are you willing?”
Chu Jinjin: "......."
Chu Jinjin felt completely overwhelmed. How did her farewell dinner turn into her blind date session?
“Sister Li, he was unwilling. To be honest, he said it himself.” Chu Jinjin had nothing to hide and recounted what she had heard when she first met Zhan Qin.
Their attitude is very clear: they don't want to marry me.
Li Xinzhi thought for a moment: "Not necessarily. Times change. It's a good thing that he didn't mean it at first, which means it wasn't for money."
Based on her intuition, Zhan Qin was definitely interested, and that was probably why he was too embarrassed to say it.
On the other side, Princess Le'an exclaimed in shock, "How could you say such a thing?"
Zhan Qin possessed the reserve of a scholar, but he was always honest when it came to matters of the heart. He didn't know when he had fallen for Chu Jinjin, but he had indeed fallen for her.
"What should we do then? You really are something, with Jinjin's strong-willed personality." Princess Le'an was a little troubled. After thinking for a moment, she said, "How about this? If Jinjin has this intention, you take the initiative to apologize and explain the situation clearly?"
Zhan Qin solemnly cupped his hands in thanks: "Thank you for your trouble, Princess."
He was overjoyed, and yes, he did regret saying that.
Princess Le'an asked worriedly, "Are you really not bothered that Jinjin was married before?"
“Princess, you should know that I, Zhan, never lie.” Zhan Qin said with a very serious expression. “Even if we had children, let alone a conjugal relationship, I wouldn’t care.”
Princess Le'an was satisfied: "Alright, you wait."
Hearing footsteps, Li Xinzhi knew the outcome was clear. Seeing the other person's eyes, she knew what it meant without asking.
Then, they pulled and shoved Chu Jinjin towards Zhan Qin's side.
Chu Jinjin: "......."
What's the big deal?
The evening breeze, gentle and alluring, caressed their faces like a tender reminder.
Watching the two leave, Chu Jinjin gritted her teeth and spoke first: "Mr. Zhan, do you really love me?"
There's nothing to hide, just say it.
Zhan Qin's expression remained calm, but upon closer inspection, his body trembled slightly: "I, Zhan, have long admired Miss Jin Jin."
"Have you thought this through? I have many flaws and many requirements," Chu Jinjin said in one breath. "I've been married before, I have a bad temper. Other couples might only end up with minor injuries from arguments, but I could kill someone in a fight. I can't cook, I like to sleep in late, and I'm not exactly a refined lady..."
She talked on and on without getting a reply, and got a little impatient: "Are you even listening?"
"Yes, I have many shortcomings too. For example, my pectoral muscles are just average." Zhan Qin could no longer control himself and blushed furiously. He had occasionally imagined what it would be like if he fell in love with a woman one day? Would he write poems for her, paint pictures for her, or something else?
But no matter what, it's beautiful.
I never imagined we'd be talking about chest muscle size!
Is this how people date?
Zhan Qin mustered his courage and promised, word by word, "I may not be able to develop the chest muscles you like, but I will work hard to pass the imperial examinations."
Chu Jinjin burst out laughing.
so cute.
She realized at that moment that she did indeed have feelings for Zhan Qin, feelings stemming from his handsome face, but she suddenly felt a flutter in her heart.
In the middle of the courtyard, Chu Lingling listened in stunned silence, looking at the two of them as if she had seen gods.
They're truly amazing.
Let's talk about matchmaking.
“The two of them are chatting and laughing. I think this is definitely going to work out.” Princess Le’an grabbed a handful of peanuts and ate them without any regard for her image while analyzing, “Oh, Zhan Qin took a step forward. Is he going to confess his feelings?”
Li Xinzhi thought even more deeply, nagging like a mantra: "May is the best month for a wedding. I don't know if Jinjin will be back from the north by then. The weather will be hot in June and July. If it really doesn't work out, let's do it after the Mid-Autumn Festival. Le'an, you must be there then. I'll be the matchmaker."
Chu Lingling: "......"
Are they already discussing the wedding date?
Princess Le'an nodded: "That's for sure. I'll shamelessly go to the palace and ask the Empress Dowager to add some auspicious touches. If Jinjin completes the task assigned by the Emperor this time, I'll have him personally bestow a plaque upon her. Tsk tsk, let's see who dares to gossip then."
Li Xinzhi's thoughts continued to wander: "Tiger-head shoes and tiger-head hats for children, I remember that Wang Mama, who is by your side, used to make them specifically for the princes."
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