Mrs. Su didn't say anything else, and soon the Shen family was led up, followed by the Shen family's servants carrying twelve loads of betrothal gifts.
The Shen family naturally did not have so many servants, so they hired some guards for Pei Yu, who stood in the yard and were particularly conspicuous.
"Greetings to the County Magistrate, His Majesty, and His Majesty's Wife."
The Shen family followed Matchmaker Chen in paying their respects to the county magistrate and his wife. They just bowed and Shen Li followed suit.
Magistrate Su had a smile on his face, but for no reason he felt alienated.
"No need to be so polite, please take a seat quickly. Someone, serve the tea."
Madam Su looked at the people from the Shen family in front of her. She had seen Shen Li before. This child was friends with Ahui and had saved Ahui before. She was a good child.
As for the others, after taking a few glances, she matched the people in front of her with the Shen family described by her two children.
My first impression of them was that this family had clear minds, just as Heng'er had said, without all the twists and turns.
As for the betrothal gifts in the yard, she was probably aware of the Shen family's conditions. Being able to come up with so many betrothal gifts, it seemed that they were really serious about wanting to marry Ah Hui.
Shen Changshan and Lin Cuicui sat down first and did not get to the point immediately. Shen Li had no intention of speaking either, as she was not the protagonist today.
The only reason I came here was to make Magistrate Su and Madam Su have a better impression of the Shen family.
Matchmaker Chen had a warm smile on her face from the moment she entered the room. Everyone was sitting down at the moment, and she looked up at Magistrate Su and his wife.
"My lord, madam, it has been a long time since I last visited your house. Madam is getting younger and younger."
Madam Su also smiled and greeted her, "Sister Chen, you're too polite. Didn't we just meet at the last banquet?"
Matchmaker Chen's family background is also well-known in Qingxi County. In addition, she is a good matchmaker, so many ladies from wealthy families are willing to give her some face and chat with her more when they meet.
"Yes, oh, look at me, I didn't come here to chat with the lady today, now," she pointed at Shen Qi'an, "The fourth boy of the Shen family wants to marry your daughter."
"This young man is right in front of you. His appearance is impeccable. I heard he studied at Lushan Academy and was a classmate of your son. He will also pursue a career in the government in the future."
"What do you think of this young man?"
Madam Su had already seen Shen Qi'an when they came in, but it was not so obvious. Now, according to Matchmaker Chen's words, she looked at Shen Qi'an carefully.
Su Zhihui, behind the screen, clutched her handkerchief tightly, feeling both fear and anticipation.
Shen Qi'an straightened his back and faced Madam Su's scrutinizing gaze, feeling a little nervous.
He had never met Mrs. Su before, but he knew that first impressions were important, so he tried hard to leave a good impression on Mrs. Su.
"This young man is not bad."
It took a long time before I heard her say this.
The quiet atmosphere in the room was instantly broken. County Magistrate Su also chatted with Shen Changshan for a few words and noticed the guards in the yard.
It is obvious at first glance that these are not ordinary guards. They must be the personal soldiers of Prince Jingnan.
Matchmaker Chen nodded and said, "I think it's a good idea too. If I had a daughter, I would want to marry her to him. Madam Shen, why don't you have another child?"
Matchmaker Chen brought Lin Cuicui into the chat group.
Lin Cuicui was a little nervous and didn't know where to put her hands and feet. Fortunately, the sleeves of her clothes were wide enough to cover her hands.
"Sister Chen, what you said is wrong. I'm already this old, how can I give birth?"
Matchmaker Chen responded, "I was wrong. At our age, we are already looking forward to having grandchildren. Don't you agree, Madam Su?"
Mrs. Su nodded, and the smile on her face softened a little. From just these few short sentences, she had roughly guessed Lin Cuicui's personality and character. She didn't seem like someone who would make things difficult for her daughter-in-law.
Just look at the woman sitting below her and you will understand. It is said that the eldest daughter-in-law of the Shen family was pregnant when she fled the famine, but she was able to give birth to the child safely.
She still has rosy lips and white teeth, which shows that her body has not been damaged by pregnancy.
Mrs. Su's favorable impression of the Shen family increased a bit. They were indeed a good candidate for marriage.
The group chatted for nearly a quarter of an hour. Su Zhihui, who was behind the screen, was getting very anxious. Why didn't they get to the point?
"Madam Su, you also think this young man is good. How about marrying him to Madam Shen?"
Mrs. Su smiled and shook her head, which made several people present feel heartbroken.
"That's not right. I've only had contact with the Shen family once. A hasty marriage wouldn't be good for either of our families. How about this: I'll host a banquet in a few days and invite the Shen family to be our guests. We can talk about it then."
Matchmaker Chen's smile deepened, and Shen Qi'an breathed a sigh of relief. Since she hadn't refused outright, there was still room for change.
Shen Changshan and Lin Cuicui both nodded. They didn't think that they would be able to marry the other person's daughter who had been raised so pampered in a short while.
"Okay, but don't forget me."
"Don't worry, no matter who I forget, I will never forget you, Sister Chen."
Matchmaker Chen stood up and said, "Okay, Mrs. Shen and I won't disturb your family anymore."
After hearing this, the Shen family members stood up one after another.
Magistrate Su and Madam Su also stood up. "Okay, we'll see you off then."
Magistrate Su and his wife sent the Shen family and matchmaker Chen to the garden and did not send them off any further. When they returned to the reception room, they saw Su Zhihui sitting there with a pout on her face.
"What happened to Ah Hui?"
Magistrate Su sat down, looked at his angry little daughter, and asked deliberately.
Su Zhihui turned to face them, her face full of depression, "Father and Mother, is there something wrong with Shen Qi'an?"
Madam Su shook her head. If her family background had been a burden to him before, but now, the Shen family is no longer the Shen family of the past, so in terms of family background, appearance and character, Shen Qi'an really has nothing to pick.
"Then why did mother reject the Shen family's proposal?"
Mrs. Su sighed deeply. This girl was probably just too nervous and didn't listen to her carefully.
"When have I ever rejected the Shen family?"
"At once……"
Su Zhihui thought about it carefully and realized that her mother did not reject the Shen family, but she did not agree either.
He immediately stepped forward and squatted in front of Madam Su, looking very happy, “Mother, you didn’t refuse, do you also think that Shen Qi’an is a good person?”
Is this the point?
Madam Su sighed, "Ah Hui, mother knows that you like Chen Qi'an, but a girl should be reserved, understand?"
Magistrate Su nodded. "Your mother is right. The Shen family is good, and our Ah Hui is very kind. If we agree to marry our daughter to them the first time they come, what will happen if the Shen family looks down on you in the future?"
Su Zhihui muttered: "Father and mother just think too much. The Shen family is not that kind of people."
Mrs. Su, the magistrate of Su County, felt heartbroken. Her daughter had already sided with the Shen family before she even married into the family.
Su Zhihui laughed awkwardly, trying to make amends for herself, "Mom and Dad, you're so good to your daughter!"
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