Matchmaker Zhu glanced at her, sighed, and shook her head: "The Qiu family is too picky and looks down on the Fan family. They are unwilling to marry into the family."
"What?" The old woman was shocked when she heard this. She thought the matter was a done deal, but she didn't expect there would be an unexpected situation.
The young ladies began to happily prepare their wedding clothes, and the old woman took Zhu the matchmaker and walked towards the main courtyard.
Mr. Fan was talking to the mistress of the Fan family. When he saw the old woman and the matchmaker Zhu hurried over, he immediately smiled.
"Matchmaker Zhu, how is it going? Is it done?"
Matchmaker Zhu had a gloomy face, and before she could say anything, the maid beside her couldn't help but speak.
"The Qiu family disagrees at all. They even say they look down on the Fan family and refuse to marry into the family."
Upon hearing the old woman's words, the mistress and Mr. Fan both frowned.
"What's going on?"
Matchmaker Zhu could hear Mr. Fan's displeasure and quickly said, "The girl from the Qiu family was mistakenly taken away from the Zhao family in Qingquan Town. She just came back not long ago. I heard that the Zhao family paid the shop."
"The Qiu family is not short of money at all these days, and they say they don't need your financial support, Mr. Fan."
"The scholar's mother also said that the second son hasn't proposed yet, and the third son is only sixteen, so it's not his turn to propose."
"Oh? There is such a thing?" When Mr. Fan heard about the Zhao family, he gave up his original idea.
If the other party has the support of the Zhao family, his Fan family really can't touch the Zhao family.
"Yes, I heard that the girl from the Qiu family followed Mr. Zhao and learned how to do business. Originally, the Zhao family intended to hand over the family business to her."
"After they discovered the mistake, they switched the girl back."
"Although the girl was driven back, she still got the shop. Now she is leading the entire village to prosperity."
"The snack that's been very popular in Qingquan Town recently was made by her."
The mistress of the Fan family looked at the snacks on the table. These were bought from the Zhao family's snack shop, and they were indeed delicious.
"Master, since the Qiu family is unwilling to marry into the family, then our daughter will marry into their family."
"The Qiu family is open for marriage, why don't I go there in person?"
"Qiu Jia Sanlang is a talented person. He is the first place winner in this exam. If he can continue to become the first place winner in the exam, what about the first place winner?"
"Our daughter will be the wife of the top scholar in the future. It doesn't matter even if people say she is chasing after her." The words of the mistress of the Fan family made Mr. Fan fall into deep thought.
Matchmaker Zhu became nervous because she was the one who exaggerated the story.
After a while, Mr. Fan nodded and said, "My lady, what you said is correct. Tomorrow I will go to Taohua Village with you to prepare gifts."
"It should be so." The mistress of the Fan family nodded with a smile.
"By the way, bring your daughter with you, so that the Third Brother of the Qiu family can take a look at her. My daughter is also very good."
"Maybe once he sees the person, he'll agree."
"That's great. Let's do as my lady says." Mr. Fan nodded with a smile.
Mr. Fan glanced at Zhu the matchmaker and knew that she was definitely not telling the truth, but he did not make things difficult for her.
"Since the Qiu family has already rejected you, there's no need for you to follow them. Nanny Wang, give her some wedding money and let her leave early."
Nanny Wang bowed and said to Matchmaker Zhu, "Come with me!"
Matchmaker Zhu was overjoyed. She didn't expect to get any wedding money and was immediately very happy.
The next morning, the Fan family bought gifts and took a mule cart to Taohua Village.
Also going to Taohua Village at the same time were County Magistrate Guo Youcai and County Magistrate Wang and his wife. Qiu Yinong had just gotten up when the system, which had been silent for a long time, spoke.
"Master, we have guests visiting today."
"Who is it?" Qiu Yinong asked curiously, but the system remained silent.
Qiu Yinong rolled her eyes speechlessly and acted mysterious.
There was still one leg of the roe deer yesterday, and when Mother Qiu wasn't paying attention, she put it into the space.
Her brothers will cover for her, and Uncle Zhang will also deliver some meat today, so she just needs to buy some other things later.
There were vegetables in the fields, so there was no need to rush around.
At noon, Qiu Yinong pulled Qiu Hanli into the kitchen. Qiu's mother was steaming buns. When she saw the brother and sister come in, she couldn't help but look at them curiously.
"Mom, let me cook lunch today. You can take a rest. We think we'll have some distinguished guests coming to visit us today."
When Mother Qiu thought about it carefully, she remembered that the person who brought the good news said that the county magistrate would come in person, and she probably thought so too.
"Okay, then I'll be lazy today. It just so happens that I want to eat the food my daughter cooks."
Having said that, Mother Qiu did not leave, but stayed to help with the fire.
Qiu Yinong showed off her skills and made a dish of pickled fish, a dish of boiled pork slices, and a roasted roe deer leg.
There was a dish of sweet and sour pork ribs and braised lion's head, and the vegetarian dish was shredded green peppers and potatoes. The fresh and tender green peppers had just grown and the taste was just right.
Stir-fried water spinach and West Lake meatball soup.
As soon as the dishes were ready, mule carts stopped in front of the door one after another, and many villagers came after hearing the news.
"Ding ding ding..." The gong was struck, and I walked out to take a look.
It was Guo Youcai who came with a few yamen runners, who were also carrying a plaque.
"Girl from the Qiu family, hurry up and set off the firecrackers. This plaque was written by the emperor himself." Guo Youcai immediately called out when he saw Qiu Yinong coming out.
Qiu Hanqing moved quickly and went to the small warehouse to get the firecrackers that had not been set off yesterday.
“Crackle…”
"Congratulations, young lady from the Qiu family! The emperor has personally inscribed the plaque "Home of Chivalrous and Integrity" and also awarded her twenty taels of silver."
"Xiao Liu, congratulations."
"Brother Qiu, I really envy you. I even want to snatch your little six back."
"Congratulations, Baishun."
Congratulations came one after another, and Guo Youcai ordered the yamen runners to hang the plaque on the door. This was a great honor.
When the Fan family arrived, they happened to see this scene.
Mr. Fan looked at the scene before him and sighed, "My wife, I'm afraid we can no longer become relatives with the Qiu family. Consider these gifts as compensation."
"If we had come here in person yesterday, this marriage might still have a chance."
The mistress of the Fan family also sighed regretfully and patted her daughter's hand.
The Fan family girl pointed at a few young men outside and asked, "Are those the boys from the Qiu family?"
Her cheeks flushed slightly. This man was so good-looking that she was really moved.
"The boys of the Qiu family are indeed good-looking, but I'm afraid we don't have a chance." Mr. Fan shook his head.
She missed out on a good husband. If the matchmaker Zhu had talked to him nicely, things wouldn't have turned out like this.
It's his fault too, he chose the wrong person, but you can't blame anyone else.
The Fan family finally got out of the car. Qiu Yinong had already seen it, but she didn't say anything.
"Master Guo, Uncle Wang, Aunt Wang, if you don't mind, lunch has just been prepared at home. Let's have lunch together before leaving."
"Then we'll bother you."
"My daughter Rui'er said that the food you cooked was delicious. We are in for a treat today." County Magistrate Wang also said happily.
Qiu Yinong greeted the two county magistrates into the yard, but she did not go in herself.
Mr. Fan and his two companions came over. Mr. Fan looked at Qiu Yinong and asked, "But is she the daughter of the Qiu family?"
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