"With such good conditions, how could he possibly be interested in my Cuifang?"
Even the village chief's wife didn't believe it.
"I haven't finished yet. The reason they said they wanted to find a country girl is because this young master has been a scholar since childhood."
I stay home reading all day, I can't lift a finger, I can't do anything. If I were to marry a pampered young lady from town, who would take care of whom?
So the young master's parents said that the main thing was that the person who could take good care of their son and serve him well, and who was good-looking and of good character.
The matchmaker explained it clearly.
"So, our Cuifang really does have a chance. Cuifang, if you marry into the town, you won't have to work in the fields anymore. You can just stay home and take good care of your husband."
The village chief's wife was somewhat tempted.
"Wouldn't that mean many people would want to marry into that family, and our Cuifang would still have a chance?"
The village chief looked at his daughter's very ordinary appearance and how she wasn't particularly diligent at home. Could she really have been chosen?
"Whether they choose or not, it's all up to me. Their parents only asked me to be their matchmaker."
"Just because my dead husband and their family were still related by more than five degrees of kinship."
The matchmaker proudly raised her head.
"Oh dear, matchmaker, you know how wonderful my Cuifang is. When shall we meet this young master?"
The village chief's wife excitedly grabbed the matchmaker's hand.
"Well, let me think about it."
The matchmaker rubbed her head, as if she was thinking.
The village chief's wife looked at the village chief.
"Matchmaker Hua has been working hard lately for Cuifang's sake. Didn't you buy a pound of pastries yesterday? Take them to Matchmaker Hua so she can have a taste."
The village chief is really going all out to find a husband for his daughter.
"Oh, right, right, I almost forgot we had pastries at home."
The village chief's wife immediately ran back to her room, opened the cabinet, and took out a pound of mung bean cakes.
"You're being too kind. Well then, I'll accept it. I'll go to town now and arrange a time with them."
Cuifang, don't go out these few days. Stay home and dress up nicely. I guarantee you'll find someone you like. Okay, just wait for my call.
After saying that, the matchmaker picked up the pastries and prepared to leave.
“Hey, matchmaker, there’s another person who wants to meet someone, but she’s too shy to say it, so I’ll put in a good word for her.”
Liu Cuifang suddenly had an idea and found a good way to get Wei Yuyan to leave: find her a good marriage.
"Who is it?"
The matchmaker's eyes darted around. Usually, it was the parents who were too embarrassed to speak up; how could she let someone else ask to meet the other person?
"Oh, it's Wu Chen's wife. She's been living like a widow for a year now and has been itching to leave."
But if she went back to her parents' home, they definitely wouldn't welcome her. She just wanted to find someone to marry, that would be the best thing for her.
Liu Cuifang spoke very calmly, and it was impossible to tell that she was lying.
"That's true. Wu Chen probably won't make it back alive. That girl is quite pretty."
If she remarries, she'll be in high demand. Okay, I'll agree to this. I'll tell her when a suitable one comes along. I'm leaving.
The matchmaker, carrying the pastries, went home satisfied, wiggling her bottom as she went.
"Cuifang, are you full, old man? There are still eggs, I'll get them for you."
Thinking that the father and daughter might not have eaten enough, the village chief's wife took out some eggs from the cupboard.
"Mother is still the smartest."
Liu Cuifang happily picked up a large piece of egg, but she wasn't happy because she was going to meet a rich man.
It was because he had found another way to get Wei Yuyan to leave.
"Hey, you're saying Wu Chen's wife is leaving?"
The village chief was curious about this matter, since he hadn't heard any rumors about it before.
"Yes, she said last month that she wanted to go back to her parents' home, but then she said she wouldn't go back."
"That's because I'm afraid my family will say something, so I'm doing a good deed by helping her make arrangements."
Liu Cuifang seemed to have a very good relationship with Wei Yuyan.
"Don't do something wrong with your good intentions. What if Wu Chen comes back?"
The village chief thought Wu Chen might not be dead.
"Wu Chen can remarry, do you think he won't be able to find a wife?"
Liu Cuifang asked the village chief a question in return.
"Those are two different things. Don't get involved in this anymore; it's bad for your reputation."
The village chief felt that his daughter was being a bit nosy; it was no one's place to arrange someone's remarriage.
"I'm on good terms with her, so what's the big deal if I say something to the matchmaker?"
Liu Cuifang disagreed.
“Your father is right. If others find out about this, they will only say that you are immoral. You are not even married yet. In any case, it will be bad for you.”
The village chief's wife also began to patiently persuade him.
"I understand. I won't get involved in what happens next."
Liu Cuifang had no choice but to agree, otherwise her parents would keep nagging her.
In the afternoon, Wei Yuyan sat at home reading a book, while Wu Lei and Wu Qian went to the backyard to pick vegetables for the animals.
"Dong dong dong~ Dong dong dong~".
"Go to sleep?"
Wei Yuyan was a little curious. Could it be that Sister-in-law Xiuhua had arrived?
"It's me, the matchmaker."
The matchmaker introduced herself.
"What's the matchmaker doing here?"
Wei Yuyan was a little curious. Could it be that they were here to arrange a marriage for Wu Qian? Because she had seen many TV dramas and novels where people could get engaged at a very young age.
"Sister-in-law, who's here?"
Wu Lei returned with a basket of vegetables.
"The matchmaker, I wonder what she's here for."
Wei Yuyan was conflicted about whether or not to open the door.
"I'll go ask."
Wu Lei seemed to be thinking about something, and his expression turned rather unpleasant. He put down the basket and went to open the door.
"Auntie, is there anything I can help you with?"
Wu Lei opened the door and stood at the entrance, clearly not intending to let her in.
"Where is your sister-in-law? I'm here to introduce her to someone."
The matchmaker tiptoed to peek inside.
"You've got it wrong. My sister-in-law never said she wanted to see anyone."
Wu Lei's face was as dark as could be. He couldn't believe his sister-in-law wanted to remarry, especially since she had previously said she would wait until he grew up.
"Are you kidding me? I'll just ask her myself."
The matchmaker never liked Wu Chen's family and pushed Wu Lei aside.
"Oh dear, Madam Wei is reading a book. You can read?"
The matchmaker walked in and saw the book in Wei Yuyan's hand, as if she had discovered a new continent.
In this era, a woman who could read and was beautiful was highly sought after.
"She knows a few words, but what exactly is the matchmaker?"
Wei Yuyan saw the matchmaker's attitude towards Wu Lei and her attitude towards her also changed.
I heard you wanted to remarry, so I came to ask what your requirements were.
The matchmaker sat down with a smile.
"Matchmaker, you must have made a mistake. I have never thought about remarrying, nor have I told anyone that I want to remarry."
Wei Yuyan was quite polite, and answered her with a smile.
"Oh, Madam Wei, don't be embarrassed. If you had no ulterior motives, how would this matter have reached my ears?"
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