With Cen Xiao's death, Yang Cui suddenly became a widow, and a very wealthy and beautiful one at that.
As a result, the beautiful widow Yang Cui suddenly became a hot commodity in the Kyoto matchmaking market.
Three days after Cen Xiao's burial, three guests arrived at the General's Mansion: the official matchmaker Jin Ling, Jin Xiuzhi, and her son Zhang Junlan.
"Excuse me, everyone, our lady is not receiving guests at the moment." The three were stopped as soon as they arrived at the entrance of the General's Mansion.
"We have something very important to discuss with your wife," Jin Ling said with a professional smile.
"Our lady has said that she is not receiving guests at the moment. Please come another day."
Jin Xiuzhi said very seriously, "We are here today to see the village chief about something very important. If we delay this important matter, can you take responsibility?"
Upon hearing this, the doorman hesitated for a moment, then turned and went inside to report.
Yang Cui had already instructed that no guests be received, but upon hearing the doorman's words, she hesitated for a moment and then let them in anyway.
"This place is really big." Jin Xiuzhi looked around, overwhelmed by the grandeur and luxury of the general's mansion, her eyes filled with greed.
Zhang Junlan didn't speak, but his eyes were filled with excitement. Suddenly, he saw a figure walk by in front of him, that back view...
It feels so familiar.
Could it be her?
But how could that be? How could someone of her status enter the General's Mansion? I must be mistaken.
"Junlan, what are you daydreaming about?" Jin Xiuzhi nudged her son's elbow.
Zhang Junlan then came to his senses.
After the servant led them to the side hall, a maid immediately served tea. Yang Cui also tidied her appearance and came to the side hall.
"Greetings, Lady Xiang." Jin Ling and Jin Xiuzhi quickly rose and bowed.
Upon seeing Yang Cui, Zhang Junlan remained silent for a long time, staring intently at her.
Bao Lan kicked him, yelling, "Where did this lecher come from? How dare you!"
Zhang Junlan then realized his mistake and bowed to apologize: "I was presumptuous, please forgive me, Your Excellency! Your Excellency is so beautiful that I couldn't help but stare at you in a daze. Please forgive me, Your Excellency."
At his age, why is he still called a young man?
And that blatant look in his eyes...
Yang Cui felt greasy and disgusted, and said coldly, "Throw this lecher out!"
No, no, no.
Upon hearing this, all three of them became agitated.
"My lord, let's talk this out, let's talk this out."
"My lord, we have important matters to discuss today."
Upon hearing this, Yang Cui waved her hand, and the guard released his grip.
Jin Ling and Jin Xiuzhi exchanged a glance, then smiled obsequiously, "My lady, General Cen has been murdered, but you are only twenty years old, young and beautiful..."
"Are you here to play matchmaker?" Yang Cui was a "leftover woman" in her past life, and she had heard countless matchmakers' opening lines. As soon as Jinling opened her mouth, she understood the hidden meaning.
"Your Excellency is truly a female strategist." Jin Ling smiled obsequiously. She knew Yang Cui was wealthy and thought that if this matter succeeded, the red envelope Yang Cui would give would certainly be substantial. How much would it be?
“My lady, my son Zhang Junlan is twenty-eight years old this year.” Jin Xiuzhi pulled Zhang Junlan in front of Yang Cui. “Our family has ten mu of paddy fields and fifty mu of dry land, which is enough to support the family. The most important thing is that my son is twenty-eight years old this year, but he has already passed the imperial examination and has a bright future.”
After she finished speaking, Zhang Junlan immediately bowed and said, "I have long admired you, my lord, and wish to hold your hand and be with you... ah..."
Before Zhang Junlan could finish speaking, a figure rushed over, raining punches down on him...
"Who do you think you are? You want to marry my godmother!" Yuan Qiu was furious, her eyes practically spitting fire.
Seeing her beloved son being beaten, Jin Xiuzhi flew into a rage: "You ill-mannered brat! Beating an elder is simply outrageous! Lady, you can't spoil a child, but I understand that you've never given birth before and lack experience. I'll help you more in the future, so you don't need to worry."
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