But his own conditions were indeed too poor. He was a phoenix fallen from grace, worse than a chicken. For ordinary people like him, being well-fed and clothed was far more important than visual enjoyment.
For a moment, no one paid any attention to Yuwen Sheng.
Zheng Quchi was also unsure whether Liu Qumian was blind.
But it seemed that every time she saw him, he was wearing a veil over his eyes. However, he was agile and unaffected by his surroundings, so she overlooked this.
She now realizes that a normal person wouldn't keep their eyes covered all the time; he likely has an eye condition.
After the village head finished introducing the basic information of the eligible men, it was the women's turn.
The introduction of the woman should include her name, age, and health status, such as being frail or mentally challenged, which will be specifically noted.
Each time a woman called out a name, she would step forward and be stared at by the men.
In this regard, women with outstanding appearances are in high demand.
After introducing the basic information of both the man and woman, the village head will start to match them up. If he takes a liking to a particular woman, he can ask her questions to learn more. If the man ultimately chooses a woman, as long as she agrees, they can be paired up.
Soon, the passionate young men and women began chatting with people who were interested.
Zheng Quchi was worried because her market seemed to be quite niche when she heard Jin Duobao say, "Hey, little ruler, you're not allowed to compete with me."
Who have you taken a fancy to?
She thought these women were quite picky; she wondered which one had caught her eye.
"Look, that person."
Zheng Quchi looked over in that direction, but was stunned: "!"
Liu Mianfeng?
"What do you like about him?" she asked in surprise.
“I’m good-looking but blind. He can’t see the dark spots on my face, so he can gradually understand the real me,” Jin Duobao said.
"But...didn't you want someone who can read?"
"You don't understand. Did you see the clothes he was wearing? A scholar in a scholar's robe, you can tell at a glance that he's been educated."
"..."
You have such a sharp eye.
"The most important thing is that with his poor background, no one else would look down on him. As long as I'm willing to marry him, he will definitely not refuse. I've waited so many years to finally find someone. Don't try to interfere in my life just because you can't get married yourself."
"……what ever."
"Hey, why do you look so sullen again?"
"Because you have so many freckles on your face, you're ugly to me."
Ouch! That little black guy's teeth are really sharp.
As Jin Duobao had predicted, none of the women present favored Liu Fengmian, but their gazes would occasionally drift towards him, mainly because they couldn't help it.
Strangely, Liu Fengmian didn't ask anyone any questions. Instead, he stood there quietly, like a jade statue sculpted with a touch of regret.
Zheng Quchi suddenly felt sorry for him.
Especially when she saw Jin Duobao take the initiative to make a move on him.
“Liu Fengmian, my name is Jin Duobao. I don’t mind that you are blind, nor do I mind that you are poor and unambitious, and your family is destitute. If you choose me, I will marry you.”
Zheng Quchi's lips twitched.
Listen to you keep calling people "blind" and "poor and unambitious." Are you proposing marriage or making an enemy?
Upon hearing this, Yuwen Sheng turned his head to the side and seemed to chuckle softly.
At that moment, a gentle breeze swept through the alley, causing the pear blossoms to tremble. With skin as white as snow and face as jade, everyone was delighted by this unintentional smile.
They stopped talking at some point and began to watch what was happening here.
"Then, may I ask the young lady two questions?"
"You're asking?"
"Fuxian County has suffered from drought for years. Besides using ceramic jars to hold water for irrigation, are there any other solutions?"
What?
Jin Duobao was taken aback.
What kind of human and animal extinction issue is this?
The question itself doesn't matter; he was simply bored, even malicious, and wanted to make things difficult for this foul-smelling insect.
No one could detect the dark true thoughts in Yuwen Sheng's heart; they simply thought he was concerned about the country and its people and cared about their livelihood.
Jin Duobao couldn't answer at all, and she asked somewhat impatiently, "Is this question really that important?"
Yuwen Sheng said with regret, "If you can't answer, it means you are not a kindred spirit of mine and cannot understand what I think or think what I feel."
Jin Duobao's face flushed with anger: "I just don't know. I'm just a woman, and all I care about is getting married, having children, and serving my husband's family. This is a question that only scholars in the court would consider. Tell me, who here can answer this?"
These words immediately resonated with others at a similar level of understanding.
that is!
But Zheng Quchi was seriously thinking about this question.
It seems that Fuxian County hasn't had any rain lately, and the stream at the entrance of Hegou Village has long since dried up. The only flood control facility I've seen nearby is the river near Changxunpo Camp, but it's more than ten kilometers away from Fuxian County.
For farmers who depend on the weather for their livelihood, drought means no water to irrigate their crops, which can lead to poor harvests and even disaster.
She glanced at him twice and thought to herself.
This person... no wonder he's an official, his mindset is just different from ordinary people.
After staring at his face for a while, Jin Duobao's temper seemed to subside by more than half. She forced a smile and said, "Okay, even if I can't answer the first question, how about the second one?"
Yuwen Sheng slowly raised his eyes, his fingers on his cane seemingly stroking its smooth surface, but his words sent chills down one's spine: "If war breaks out and you are captured by the enemy, and they wantonly bully and torture you, will you endure the humiliation and live on, or will you take your own life?"
"……ha?"
Jin Duobao simply couldn't believe what kind of wildly imaginative questions he was asking.
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