So Yan Xia followed Matchmaker Xu into the Xu family home.
She sat in the main room, holding a glass of water in her hands, and the water tasted sweet.
The matchmaker, Xu, introduced the girls to her one by one.
"The youngest daughter of the Zhang family isn't very good-looking, she's big and burly, but she has a good personality, her family spoils her, and she's quite well-off. She can help you out in the future. There's also the eldest granddaughter of the Li family in the next village, she's fourteen years old, she's excellent in both appearance and character, and she's hardworking and filial. Which one would you like to see?"
To be honest, Yan Xia didn't like either of them.
"Five big and three thick" means that a person is both ugly and fat.
Even if her son agreed, she couldn't accept it, since appearance affects future generations.
She doesn't want an ugly grandson or granddaughter; it would be a headache to look at.
The fourteen-year-old was even worse. Giving birth at that age would harm her health, and having sex too early was also not good. But he couldn't just marry her and have Jin Fu wait on her for two years.
That's unrealistic.
"Auntie, to be honest, I haven't found anyone I like. The Zhang family has a lot of people, and they're from the same village. If the couple doesn't get along in the future, I can't stand the Zhang family constantly coming to cause trouble. And that girl from the next village, to be honest, she's a bit too young. It would be best to find someone Jin Fu is the same age, or even a year or two older wouldn't be a problem."
Yan Xia did not explicitly say that she thought the girl was ugly.
This is so heartbreaking.
"I see. Then your Aunt Rong will think about it some more."
Matchmaker Xu took a sip of water and spoke again after a long while.
"Oh, right, there are two more. One is Shi Xiaohe, who lives at the end of the village. She is sixteen years old, the same age as Jin Fu. But she is unlucky. Her parents died, and she only has her grandfather to rely on. You should know her. But I really admire this girl. Her embroidery skills are superb. She can earn half a tael of silver every year. Moreover, her appearance and personality are top-notch. She was originally going to get engaged to the son of the village head of the next village. Cough cough."
Matchmaker Xu coughed lightly.
"I heard that the wife of the village head in the next village had her fortune told, and it was said that Shi Xiaohe is a jinx, so the marriage fell through. But I don't believe in these things. If she really is a jinx, how come old man Shi is still alive and well to fifty? I just don't know if you would mind. There is also a girl from Zhao Village, not far from Baihua Village. She is a year older than Jin Fu and is as beautiful as a flower. I like her very much. Her family is also good. She only has one older brother who is already married and has children. It's just that her family is a bit picky, so she is still not engaged at seventeen."
Yan Xia didn't believe it either.
What do you mean by "cursing someone"?
So being so easily killed means they were never meant to live long anyway.
She decided to take a look at both.
"Auntie, let's go see Shi Xiaohe first, it's nearby."
"Okay, there's no time like the present, let's go now, I happen to be free today."
So Yan Xia followed Matchmaker Xu to the Shi family's house at the end of the village.
But they came up empty-handed.
According to the Shi family's neighbors, it turned out that Old Man Shi had caught a cold, and Shi Xiaohe had rented an oxcart before dawn to take him to town for treatment.
"What a coincidence. Never mind, I'll take you to Zhao Family Village. The girl there is pretty. If your family hadn't just built a house, I wouldn't have dared to introduce her to you. Her family is too picky and poor to even consider her. I know you have money from selling wild boars and grizzly bears, so I'm confident enough to take you there."
Yan Xia smiled without saying a word.
Zhao Family Village is nearby; it's only a 20-minute walk away.
The two arrived shortly afterward.
They followed Matchmaker Xu to the outside of a house.
Yan Xia took a quick look. The house was small and somewhat simple, just like her own home, built with half bricks and half mud.
It's just that it's a bit old, and it doesn't look as neat and clean as her new house.
The door was wide open, and Xu the matchmaker walked straight in.
"Sister-in-law Zhao, are you home? I've brought some people to arrange a marriage proposal for your Yuefang!"
He called out loudly, and two women came out of the main room.
One of them looked older, probably the Zhao family's sister-in-law mentioned by Matchmaker Xu, and the other was younger, probably the girl's mother.
"Oh, Sister Xu, come in and sit down."
The two were only a few years apart in age and had some prior acquaintance, so they were quite familiar with each other.
Yan Xia followed them into the main room.
Sitting on the stool.
The younger woman had just brought her and Matchmaker Xu a cup of water. Yan Xia took a sip; the hot water had a slightly sweet taste.
It seems the Zhao family knows how to treat people well and isn't stingy.
"Eldest daughter-in-law, go and call Xiaofang out."
The old woman sitting in the main seat spoke.
"Yes, Mother-in-law."
A few minutes later, a girl with a slightly round face and a graceful figure came into the main room.
Yan Xia examined it carefully.
The girl was indeed beautiful, resembling a modern-day superstar. Her almond-shaped eyes were bright and piercing, and her skin was fair and delicate, unlike any child from a farming family. Moreover, she had a curvaceous figure that made people happy. No wonder Matchmaker Xu kept praising her on the way.
"Yuefang, oh my, it's been a while, you've become even more beautiful. Sister-in-law Zhao, you really know how to raise girls. It's a pity my grandson is already married, otherwise I would really like to bring Yuefang home."
Matchmaker Xu held Zhao Yuefang's hand tightly, her eyes filled with admiration.
However, she still spared some attention for Yan Xia.
Judging from Yan Xia's appearance, she must have taken a liking to her.
"This is your Aunt Yan. She's from the same village as me. I've watched her grow up since she was a child. Her character is impeccable. Your Aunt Yan has an eldest son who is handsome, filial, and capable. Just look at your Aunt Yan's appearance; she's definitely not ugly."
Zhao Yuefang, who had been being nagged, then looked at Yan Xia.
"Hello, Aunt Yan, my name is Zhao Yuefang, and I am seventeen years old."
Yan Xia was surprised that this girl was so generous and not shy at all, which made her like her even more.
Compared to girls who are too shy to speak, she prefers this kind of outgoing and confident girl.
Hello, Yuefang.
She responded with a smile.
"Alright, Xiaofang, go inside and embroider. Grandma has something to say, and young girls shouldn't listen to that."
Zhao Li, the old woman from the Zhao family, spoke up.
Zhao Yuefang naturally withdrew obediently.
Matchmaker Xu knew that they had chosen each other.
She nodded in satisfaction.
It seems there will be more good news soon.
Only four people remained in the room.
Yan Xia and Xu the matchmaker, Old Lady Zhao and Zhao Yuefang's mother, Zhao Zhengshi.
"How is your family doing, Yan family?"
Old Mrs. Zhao asked.
They must be trying to find out about her family situation, and Yan Xia answered truthfully.
“I have five children. The eldest and second eldest are twins, a boy and a girl, both ten years and six months old this year. The third, fourth and fifth eldest are triplets, fifteen years old this year. I divorced my first husband and live with the children on my own. The house was just built, one room for each of us. My youngest son lives with his grandparents. Today, I am looking at my eldest son, Chen Jinfu.”
Upon hearing the word "divorce," the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law's faces darkened.
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