Du Congwen reluctantly said, "Yes."
As soon as Su Man saw Du Congwen, she knew what the lady was planning, but she did not feel any dissatisfaction. She said goodbye politely and then left.
Along the way, Du Congwen kept looking at Su Man.
Xiaochun was a little unhappy and kept blocking his view.
Du Congwen noticed and snorted coldly, "Don't misunderstand me. I am a scholar, how could I have any frivolous intentions towards you? I just want to see if you are a quiet person."
Su Man raised an eyebrow, "What do you mean."
"My mother said that my aunt wants to marry you to me, and I have to see if you are worthy of me."
Seeing Du Congwen's overflowing self-confidence, Su Man was very surprised at where his confidence came from. Curious, she asked, "Do you think I am worthy of you?"
Du Congwen sneered, "Of course you're not worthy, but if you bring in more dowry, take care of your husband and children, be filial to my mother, and help with the housework at home, then you can barely pass the test."
Su Man humbly asked for advice, "Cousin, can you tell me why I am not worthy of you?"
Du Congwen squinted at her and said, "You are just a concubine's daughter, of low status, while I am the eldest son in the family. Now I have passed the imperial examination and will become a prime minister in the future. How can you be worthy of me? If it weren't for my aunt's efforts to bring us together, you wouldn't even be able to see me."
Xiaochun was very angry, but seeing that Su Man didn't say anything, she didn't feel comfortable saying anything, while Du Congwen continued to chatter.
"Also, I heard from my aunt that your face was damaged by an acute illness and it will take more than two months to heal. But nothing is perfect. Let me be frank. If your face is ruined, this marriage will be invalid."
Seeing Du Congwen's thick lips opening and closing as he spoke, Su Man felt that he was like a toad, always talking about being lonely.
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