"Master, have you forgotten why we called Heng'er and Ah Hui here today?"
The smile on County Magistrate Su's lips froze. At his wife's reminder, he finally remembered today's mission. He coughed slightly and became serious.
"Ah Hui, father is asking you, what you told your mother yesterday, that you are pregnant with your beloved man, is it true?"
Mrs. Su and Su Heng, who were standing by, heard it all clearly, and they gnashed their teeth when they said the word "beloved".
Su Zhihui's smile froze for a moment, but she quickly put on her smile again and looked at County Magistrate Su, "Father."
Seeing that Magistrate Su could no longer maintain the seriousness on his face, his mother coughed lightly, bringing him back to his senses instantly.
"Ahui, tell your dad and he'll listen. He's not angry."
Su Zhihui sat next to him, pouting unhappily, "Didn't Father know everything from Mother? Why does he need his daughter to tell him again?"
"Pah~"
Madam Su slammed her hand on the table. "Just say what your father tells you to say. Don't be so evasive."
"Madam, don't be upset. Ah Hui is still a child. Let's talk to her properly."
County Magistrate Su hurriedly comforted his angry wife, and did not forget to look at his aggrieved daughter beside him.
"Ahui, please tell the truth according to what your mother said."
Mrs. Su's anger grew even stronger. "Look at what you've done to her. She's old enough to get married, but she's still a child."
"Madam, Madam, calm down, let's talk it out."
Seeing that her mother was really angry, Su Zhihui didn't dare to pout anymore and sat upright.
"Ahui, quickly admit your mistake to your mother."
"Mother, I was wrong."
Mrs. Su felt a headache watching the father and daughter singing the same tune, "Okay, okay, you two should be quiet, the quarrel is giving me a headache."
After hearing this, Su Zhihui immediately ran behind Madam Su, patted her back and massaged her shoulders, and finally coaxed her into silence.
Su Heng was amazed at the scene. Every time his mother got angry with Ah Hui, his father would take the lead and his sister would follow behind to comfort her. As for him, he was completely useless.
If the mother can't even comfort the two of them when she's angry, then it will be even harder for the son to comfort her.
"Master, Madam, there's a matchmaker coming to our house. Would you like to welcome her in?"
Su Zhihui felt a secret joy in her heart. Could it be that the matchmaker hired by the Shen family came to visit?
Magistrate Su said in a loud voice, "Please come in."
"yes."
There are still two children in the family who have not been engaged. Even if there is no need for a matchmaker, it is not good to offend her, otherwise her reputation will be ruined and it will be difficult to find a marriage in the future.
Not long after, a matchmaker in red came in. "Matchmaker Yang greets the county magistrate, madam, young master and young lady."
As soon as Mrs. Su saw the matchmaker, her brows furrowed subconsciously, because the matchmaker did not have a good reputation in the county.
County Magistrate Su sat upright, "Madam Yang, please take a seat. Why are you visiting my Su Mansion today?"
Matchmaker Yang found a seat at the bottom and sat down. Soon someone served her tea.
"Well, sir, I'm here to act as a matchmaker for your young master."
Hearing that it was not the matchmaker invited by Shen Qi'an, Su Zhihui sighed inwardly. It turned out that she was overthinking.
Mrs. Su became interested when she heard this. "Oh, I wonder which family this lady is from?"
When matchmaker Yang saw her approaching, she immediately perked up, "Madam Su, she's the third daughter of the Bai family in the county. I'm sure you know her."
Madam Su's smile faded, and she said indifferently, "Is that so? My son still needs to concentrate on his studies and has no intention of getting married for the time being. I'm afraid you won't be able to come today."
Matchmaker Yang was not discouraged, because it meant that success could not be achieved with just two sentences. If two sentences were successful, what would be the use of matchmakers like them?
"Madam, please don't rush to refuse. Young Master Su is old enough to get engaged. Even though he needs to study, he can still make up his mind first."
"The Third Miss Bai is a beauty with a beautiful face and a natural fragrance. Standing next to your young master, she is very pleasing to the eye."
"This Third Miss Bai is proficient in reading, calligraphy, embroidery and housekeeping. She is a rare and good girl in Qingxi County."
Su Zhihui nodded at her elder brother, receiving a speechless look from him.
Madam Su still maintained a smile on her face and refused, "No need. It's really troublesome for you to make this trip today."
Seeing that she had refused so obviously, Matchmaker Yang could no longer stay and stood up, "Sir, Madam, I will be leaving first. I have to rush to the next house."
Madam Su winked at the maid beside her, and the maid sent the person off and gave her some money so that she wouldn't make a wasted trip.
Miss Bai San is a good person, but her reputation is not very good. Heng'er is going to take the imperial examination, and he cannot have a wife with a bad reputation, as that would be a stain on his reputation.
As he watched the people leave and wanted to turn back to today's topic, he saw the servant who had just reported the news come in again.
"Master, Madam, the matchmaker has arrived."
Mrs. Su frowned. Wasn’t he just sent away?
"It was Matchmaker Chen. Matchmaker Chen and the Shen family came together and brought a betrothal gift."
Mrs. Su, the magistrate of Su County, was surprised. Su Heng thought to himself that it was just as expected. Only Su Zhihui was happy, her big eyes curved with smiles.
The Shen family came to propose marriage!
Madam Su and Magistrate Su exchanged a glance, and Madam Su said, "Ah Hui, go sit behind the screen. Without my permission, you are not allowed to come out or speak."
Su Zhihui stomped her feet, "Mother!"
Madam Su became serious. "Go! Whoever comes to propose marriage doesn't first discuss it with their parents? You can't stay here. Madam Wang, go look after the young lady."
"Yes, ma'am."
An old woman with a solemn expression and meticulously combed hair came over and said, "Miss, please."
Su Zhihui reluctantly walked behind the screen. Her mother knew that she was always afraid of Mother Wang, so she sent her mother to watch over her.
"Please invite the person in."
"yes."
The boy walked out with his back bent, and after leaving the yard, he trotted towards the gatehouse.
"Madam, why did the Shen family come to propose marriage?"
Mrs. Su pinched the edge of the teacup lid and asked Su Heng, "Heng'er, what do you think about this?"
Su Heng stood up and said, "Mother, the Shen family probably didn't know that Shen Qi'an was in love with Ah Hui before. They didn't treat Ah Hui any differently when I went there yesterday."
This can also bring in betrothal gifts, which shows that they are sincere.
"Well, you should have more contact with the Shen family. What do you think of the Shen family?"
Su Heng pondered for a few moments, carefully choosing his words before speaking: "The Shen family has a good tradition, not so much intrigue. Perhaps due to their different experiences, the Shen family treats people peacefully yet remains sharp."
Mother Su nodded, "Well, it seems that the Shen family is not bad."
This was the kind of family she wanted to find for Su Zhihui, a family with few members and no intrigue behind the scenes. Otherwise, how could her silly daughter be safe in such a family with so many grudges and disputes?
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