Chapter 390: Proposing Marriage
When Chen Fenghe heard the news that Xiao Yunshuo had returned, the corners of her mouth couldn't help but twitch.
The last time Xiao Yunshuo left, he said that he would formally propose to her after he came back.
She hasn't figured out how to deal with this yet, and the time is not yet ripe for her to take her younger siblings away.
Although she was not sure what Xiao Yunshuo was going to do in Daming Prefecture this time, one thing was certain: it must be for the court's affairs.
Because the fifth prince and Shen Shi'an were exiled last time, and because of the skyfire incident, the prince's injustice of treason had been cleared. However, only some of the officials and generals in the court and the country who originally supported the prince knew that the prince was still alive.
What Xiao Yunshuo is doing now is probably to contact the prince's former party members in various places to prepare for the future.
Plus the secret room.
No matter what, the prince's network of relationships must be spread throughout Dayu.
It would be fine if she was alone, as she could basically disappear perfectly through space and disguise, but it would not be so easy if she took Shen Yichuan and Shen Qingxing with her.
More importantly, she had actually been hesitant in her heart.
At least... before Xiao Yunshuo regained his status as the crown prince and ascended the throne as emperor, when he was still 'Young Master Yun', she did not dislike him.
All along, she was afraid that she would be trapped in it and unable to extricate herself, so she deliberately maintained the boundary, but this boundary gradually became blurred with the passage of time and the long time they spent together.
Or... just be a scumbag for once.
When he was still Prince Yun, she would have a relationship with him, and when he regained his status as the crown prince, when she was ready and the timing was right, she could then 'break up' and leave?
Chen Fenghe was somewhat hesitant and couldn't help but sigh.
As she expected, Yuan Xu went out the next day and soon came back with a matchmaker.
This matchmaker is also well-known in the nearby villages and towns. Her surname is Wang.
All the matchmaking she did was successful.
On the third day, matchmaker Wang came to the door and told Qin Mengyue about this matter.
"Madam Qin, your daughter-in-law is a well-known good wife within a hundred miles of our area. Although your previous status and position are something that ordinary people like us can't even dream of, there is still a saying, isn't it? The swallows that once flew in front of the mansions of the rich and powerful now fly into the homes of ordinary people. If Madam Qin and Madam Shen had returned to the palace and enjoyed endless honors and wealth in the future, I wouldn't dare to visit them. But now that you have settled in our Shili Village, two women with several children, without a man to help you, life is obviously difficult..."
As the matchmaker spoke, she sighed heavily, pretending to be pitiful, distressed and regretful.
Qin Mengyue naturally knew Xiao Yunshuo's plan from the beginning, and was also fully aware of the matchmaker's purpose. However, she pretended to be clueless and asked with a smile, "Auntie Wang, what's the point of your nonsensical talk? I don't understand."
After hearing this, Matchmaker Wang glanced at Qin Mengyue and said with a smile, "If Madam Qin really doesn't understand, then I have to explain it clearly. However, we must make it clear beforehand: whether you agree or not, you can't turn your back on me."
Generally speaking, the host family welcomes matchmaking and dares not offend the matchmaker. The main reason is that they are afraid that if they offend the matchmaker, it will be difficult for their children to get married in the future if the matchmaker does not help them.
However, there are exceptions.
For example, there is a huge disparity in the conditions of the proposed marriage partners, or as is the case now, they go to a widow's house and ask the living mother-in-law to propose marriage to the widowed daughter-in-law.
Generally speaking, if you dare to propose marriage to someone else's daughter-in-law, the mother-in-law will most likely chase the matchmaker out with a broom.
That’s why Matchmaker Wang had said it in advance.
Qin Mengyue couldn't help laughing, but she had to hold it back and said with a smile: "You can tell me. I won't get angry."
Matchmaker Wang then spoke, "That's good. I'm here today because of your daughter-in-law. This is a happy occasion, actually. Do you know the Yun family who just moved into your Shili Village a few months ago?"
Qin Mengyue nodded and said, "How could I not know how rich their family is?"
Matchmaker Wang smiled and said, "That's easy to talk about. Madam Qin must have seen Young Master Yun from the Yun family. He's a handsome man, and although he's a little weak, his family is wealthy, so he can afford to eat ginseng every day to keep healthy. This Young Master Yun, because his parents died young, has few relatives and no one to help arrange a marriage. Now that he's old, he's still unmarried. He's moved to Shili Village. He said that one day, when he got off the carriage, he saw a girl in the crowd. He was so happy that he secretly vowed to marry you. What family did he fall for?"
Qin Mengyue pretended not to know: "Which one?"
Matchmaker Wang smiled and said, “It’s your daughter-in-law, Miss Shen.”
Upon hearing this, Qin Mengyue deliberately stood up with a thud, her face darkening as she said in a cold voice, "What a pervert! You actually set your sights on my wife! Aunt Wang, are you here just to insult and ruin my wife's reputation?"
Matchmaker Wang saw this and quickly stood up, smiling apologetically, "Didn't we just agree on this, Madam Qin, that you wouldn't be angry? Young Master Yun had his eyes on Madam Shen, but later on, upon finding out, he learned that Madam Shen was the Crown Princess. Unfortunately, she had a tragic fate, and the Crown Prince was framed by a traitor and died, so he didn't dare to have any more thoughts about her. Madam Qin, this doesn't count as ruining your wife's reputation, does it?"
Qin Mengyue's expression softened when she heard this: "Since you no longer have any thoughts about it, why did you come here today?"
Matchmaker Wang laughed quickly and said, "Oh! Don't mention it. Although Mr. Yun had given up on the idea, he was also very sad because of this matter. He had no appetite. To ease his mood, he returned to his old house in Daming Prefecture and took care of some things. After finishing his business, he stayed at a temple on his way home. Coincidentally, that temple was the Yue Lao Temple. He had a dream. In his dream, Yue Lao woke him up and told him that his red thread had been tied. He must marry the girl as soon as possible and must not let her down, otherwise she would be in trouble and have a difficult life. Who are you, the woman that Yue Lao mentioned in the dream? It is your Miss Chen!"
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