Chapter 216 Accept
There is no need to say the rest. Jiang Wan, who has been through a lot of melodramatic stories written by foreign writers, said that he could understand it all.
Although she understood the whole story, she didn't agree immediately. It was true that she wanted to help her subordinates find a marriage, but she didn't really have the interest to arrange a match.
"You like her, but that doesn't necessarily mean she has to like you. The reason I went to the Deng family to propose marriage on behalf of Wang Yun some time ago was because both parties were already settled and they just needed me as a matchmaker. But your situation is different, isn't it?"
"Same, we agreed on that!"
When Mo Shaobai heard that the princess's tone did not sound like she was about to agree, he quickly made his point clear.
"Meng Yu has forgiven me out of pity, and Doctor Meng doesn't object. Now the matter is stuck with Madam Meng.
She was furious that I had lied to Meng Yu before, so she refused to agree. I went to her house to ask for marriage, but she always turned me away. I heard that she was trying to find someone to marry Meng Yu recently.
I have no other choice but to ask you, Princess, to come forward and mediate.”
So this is the situation.
Thinking about Meng Yu's mother in her mind, Mrs. Xiao didn't seem like a difficult or unreasonable person. She probably just loved her daughter too much. Of course, this was understandable.
"You are already over twenty years old, and I know you don't have a wife. Do you have any concubines, maids, or confidantes?
This princess is just like your prince. I can help you with matchmaking, but I have to ensure that the good girl who marries me will have a good life."
Mo Shaobai shook his head decisively.
"I have never been involved with any other woman, and my parents in my hometown never arranged any marriage for me.
Since I joined the army at the age of fifteen, I have been serving under the Duke of Ling. It was only when His Royal Highness the Prince of Qi was stationed in Dongling Prefecture that I stayed here."
"Are you a soldier under my father?"
"Yes, I once served as a soldier under the Duke. Later, when we attacked the remnants of the previous dynasty, I was fortunate enough to make a contribution and was awarded the rank of guerrilla general by the court."
After pulling the relationship back and forth like this, he even became friends with his own family.
He raised his eyes to look at the white-faced general opposite him. He was young and handsome, already a fourth-rank official, and his eyes looked very upright.
I have also heard Li Chengxiu say that this person is the most cautious and thorough person under his command.
Jiang Wan did not ask why such a young fourth-rank general with a bright future would give up fighting in the military camp and instead follow the King of Qi to become the commander of his private army.
There are some trade-offs that require no comment from others.
Since we know that he is indeed a good person and it sounds like he has feelings for Meng Yu, then it is not impossible to act as a matchmaker.
Although this person had done some shameful things before, it was still true that if the top beam is not straight, the bottom beam will be crooked. After all, it was the guy from my family who first started these people's behavior of defrauding women of their dowries. Now, isn't it time to settle the score again?
well.
"You go back first. I've been thinking about this. I'll find some time to talk to the Meng family, but I can't guarantee it will work out.
After all, it's the parents' orders and the matchmaker's words. If they don't want to marry their daughter to you, I can't help you snatch her away, right?"
"I understand. Thank you, Princess!"
Mo Shaobai bowed again, his tone unable to conceal his happiness. He knew that with the princess's prestige, if she agreed to represent him, then this marriage would be very likely.
After sending the person back, Jiang Wan sat on the chair with a slight headache, and Hongxiu quickly massaged the acupuncture points on her forehead.
"Master, please don't be anxious. If you think this matter is difficult, just push it away. We are not the only ones who are single. Why are you so anxious?"
"Alas, I'm not anxious, I'm just mad at your uncle. I've been following him around to settle his bills all day long, it's really tiring."
He sighed and waved his hand, not wanting to mention it anymore.
Hongxiu tactfully stepped aside, poured her master some suitable hot tea, and let her take a few sips to calm her down.
"If you have someone you like, tell me as soon as possible. As long as they're roughly the same, I won't ruin your business."
Jiang Wan took the hot tea and drank it in sips, then turned around to chat with his personal second secretary, but the other party curled his lips in silence.
"I won't be so foolish as to leave your side. I plan to serve as the princess's personal maid until I die!
But it’s not necessarily the case with Sister Hongzhu. I’ve noticed that Brother Ma has been very attentive to her during this period, making Sister Hongzhu very happy.”
"Isn't it? After all, your sister Hongzhu is almost 20 years old. It's normal for her to want to get married. I have no objection."
To be honest, Jiang Wan was quite happy to see this kind of thing happen. As long as it didn't affect work, she didn't want to interfere too much in the private lives of her employees.
"Then I won't eat so many snacks in the future. I have to save money quickly. Otherwise, when Sister Hongzhu gets married, I'm afraid I won't be able to afford a decent dowry."
"Hahaha, that makes sense. But you're not allowed to prepare any rare treasures. Otherwise, as the princess, I'll have to add to the makeup. What if I can't compare to you? How embarrassing!"
"Master, you are teasing me again. I am going to get angry!"
"Okay, okay, I won't say anything more. My Miss Hongxiu's temper is getting worse and worse."
"Miss~~~~"
The head maid dragged out the end of her words helplessly, and her mischievous mistress immediately put away her teasing smile, sat back at her work station seriously, and skillfully flipped through piles of various accounts again.
A few days passed peacefully, and the girls who were brought back to the farm had been assigned to work under the various managers one after another.
Whether it is a workshop, a medicinal field or a farm, each place is doing what it should do step by step.
The Salt Monopoly Bureau is under the watchful eye of Lord Liu, the Dongling Prefecture City is managed by the prefect Wan and the co-prefect Deng, the private soldiers are under the supervision of Mo Shaobai and Wang Yun, and the inspection is led by the garrison commander Feng himself.
It must be said that Jiang Wan had been well-taught by various influential figures over the years, and he understood the concept of knowing how to use people effectively. Therefore, even without His Royal Highness the Prince of Qi, the Dongling Mansion, with the Princess of Qi in charge, remained in good working order without any disturbance.
She even managed to find time to do some private work as a matchmaker.
"Mrs. Xiao, please take a seat. Meng Yu can find a seat by herself."
"Thank you, Princess."
Jiang Wan smiled warmly, and Xiao thanked him politely. Meng Yu, on the other hand, simply sat down on the chair as usual.
"Alright, Princess, feel free to tell my mother whatever you want to say. Anyway, I've already said everything I need to say to my father these past few days, but my mother just won't listen!"
"Shut up! Be careful in front of the princess!"
Mrs. Xiao turned her head and whispered a warning to her daughter, if this wasn't their only child, she would beat the girl eight times a day!
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