Chapter 1025 Tian Qin and her daughter
Zhao Xi waved his hand, "It's alright. The letter was about the engagement anyway. Uncle Lu can read it himself; it will be clearer than if I relayed it."
Seeing that he had said so, Lu Erbai stopped refusing and opened the letter to read it.
The story begins with Dr. Zhao scolding Zhao Xi, going on and on without any politeness.
However, Lu Erbai still saw his care for Zhao Xi in it.
After the scolding, the rest of the conversation became serious and also concerned the engagement.
It's probably because Zhao Xi wrote the letter early on, when he had just realized his feelings for Shu You and wasn't sure when he could win her over, so naturally he wasn't sure when they would get engaged and married.
Therefore, in his reply, Dr. Zhao said that he was currently far away and might not be able to return in time. He was advised to handle some matters as he saw fit, in accordance with the customs and traditions of the Lu family.
After all, Doctor Zhao knew Zhao Xi well and knew that once the relationship was confirmed, he would be eager to finalize the engagement. Therefore, he suggested that Zhao Xi discuss the marriage proposal and engagement with Meng Yunzheng, and that he could appear after the wedding. He asked the Lu family for their understanding on this point.
Lu Erbai did a quick mental calculation: if Zhao Xi were to write to Doctor Zhao now, not to mention the time it would take to deliver the letter, it would take at least several months for Doctor Zhao to receive the letter and come over.
Moreover, Dr. Zhao is getting old, and it's almost June now. Traveling in this sweltering heat would be too much of a hassle and a real ordeal.
Lu Erbai naturally wouldn't blame him.
The letter also mentioned that although he had never met Shu You, he trusted Zhao Xi's judgment. A girl who Zhao Xi fell in love with at the age of twenty-one must be a good girl.
Along with the letter came Zhao Xi's birth chart and a list of betrothal gifts, which the old doctor Zhao had already prepared when Zhao Xi came of age.
After reading the letter, Lu Erbai understood what Dr. Zhao meant and felt relieved.
"In that case, let's do it according to our rules. Your master isn't here, and neither is Yunzheng. If you have any questions, you can ask me."
Zhao Xi tensed up instantly. "Then, then, Uncle Lu, what should I do now?"
He was so nervous that he stammered.
But when he asked that question, Lu Erbai was stunned and didn't know where to begin.
The old lady sighed. "Two grown men, what do they know?"
She glared at Lu Erbai and said to Zhao Xi, "You don't need to ask your Uncle Lu. Just go find a matchmaker, a reliable one. She will tell you step by step what to do."
Zhao Xi understood. "Okay, I'll go right now..." He glanced at the sky. "I'll go look for it first thing tomorrow morning."
He couldn't wait any longer and started looking for a suitable matchmaker the very next day.
But he was a grown man, and not a local, so how would he know which one was suitable? So he went to the Lu family early in the morning to ask the old lady.
Upon hearing his purpose, Shu You felt embarrassed to stay at home any longer and hurriedly went out to the garment workshop.
Shu Yu originally had something she wanted to say to her, but now that she was gone, she could only follow her to the garment room.
When Shu Yu arrived, Shu You was talking to the embroiderer named Tian Qin.
Knowing her identity, Tian Qin immediately bowed respectfully upon seeing her enter.
Shu Yu also met Tian's mother, who was still ill.
Tian's mother looked haggard and was extremely thin, but according to Shu You, her condition had greatly improved under Zhao Xi's treatment, and with proper rest, she would gradually recover.
(End of this chapter)
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