It seems that Gu Yunyao's reputation is only superficial; in the Prince's mansion, she is ultimately overshadowed by the principal wife.
Qin Xiaozhou left the teahouse and went to Cui Yanqing's residence. She told Lu Yan about the matter of asking for a matchmaker, and she wanted Cui Yanqing to ask Madam Yan to act as matchmaker.
Although the Yan family was not prominent in the capital, they were still the wives of officials, which made Xu Yuan look good.
When Lu Yan heard that Er Yun's sweetheart had finally been found, she smiled and agreed, "That Aunt Yan is a kind-hearted person, and she has a good impression of Er Ge and you. This matter should not be difficult."
Cui Yanqing first informed his aunt, who was very happy to hear that he was acting as a matchmaker for Lu Yunxing.
Upon learning this, Qin Xiaozhou, along with the Lu brothers and gifts, visited Madam Yan to discuss the timing of their matchmaking.
Early that morning, Madam Yan, accompanied by the matchmaker, went to the Xu family.
Madam Xu was surprised that the Lu family could get a sixth-rank official's wife to act as matchmaker. It was both respectable and heartwarming. Both sides were very happy with the marriage.
As soon as the Xu family agreed, the Lu family prepared the betrothal gifts and went to present the betrothal gifts five days later.
Qin Xiaozhou brought the betrothal gifts to the Xu family, leaving many of the Xu family's neighbors stunned.
For a time, the neighborhood around the Xu family was filled with sullen gossip: "Who would have thought that she would end up marrying an official, and as his wife? With her foxy looks, she was only fit to be a concubine."
"That's right. If a man's wife is such a seductive woman, he might lose all interest in his work."
"Who knows who he'll hook up with in the future, causing unrest in the family, he'll be a menace."
Qin Xiaozhou found it laughable and comforted the Xu mother and daughter, saying, "They're just sour grapes. You don't need to take it to heart."
"My sister-in-law is so beautiful; her children will surely be beautiful and adorable. You're going to live with Eryun; what outsiders say doesn't matter."
Xu's mother felt a little relieved. Her daughter was beautiful, and over the years, many people had ridiculed her, and some wealthy families had even proposed to take her as a concubine.
Fortunately, the court was wise and just, so she was safe. But she was afraid that the Lu family would have a problem with their daughter if they heard this.
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