Looking at Shao Yun and the others, Madam Zheng felt more confident; their bodies all seemed to be in good condition.
She also prepared a gift for the meeting, all of which were carefully selected. Back in the day, she had a grand wedding procession, and after so many years of building her business, she had accumulated considerable wealth.
Shao Yun and the others quickly came over to bow and express their gratitude.
"Xiao Qi, take Shao Yun and the others for a walk."
"Mother, that's exactly what I've been waiting for you to say."
Dear Chuyue, I've prepared a lot of gifts for you. I found them all on the street, and they're really interesting.
There's also a pair of talking birds, you'll definitely like them..." Anyone with eyes could see that Gu Zheng liked them.
Madam Zheng finally understood what Yuzhen meant when she said "inappropriate" while watching the top scholar parade through the streets.
It's not that the illegitimate daughter of the Gu family and the top scholar are unsuitable; it's that Xiao Qi seized the opportunity first.
Madam Zheng glanced at her friend, a knowing look on her face.
Next, everyone talked about the local customs and culture of the two places, and had a very pleasant conversation.
Apart from Mu Yi'an, who unexpectedly possessed memories of two lifetimes, the others were born and raised in the capital city, and the furthest they ever went was to Taoist temples or Buddhist monasteries outside the city.
The meeting went smoothly; all that's left is to present the betrothal gifts.
Mu Yi'an needed to consult with Madam Gu, and Madam Zheng understood, so she took her leave.
Madam Gu invited the Jiang family to dinner, which provided an opportunity to discuss the betrothal arrangements in the capital with Yi'an.
It's rare for Mrs. Gu to have a female friend with whom she can talk things out without having to scheme.
Mu Yi'an revealed her hand first; she didn't want to hide anything, it was too tiring.
The two families have had a long and complicated relationship over the years, due to various issues.
Madam Gu explained what was needed for the betrothal ceremony in the capital, and Mu Yi'an also mentioned the amount of money she had prepared.
Madam Gu was surprised to find that the Jiang family was quite wealthy; this amount of money was comparable to that of a minor official in the capital. Of course, it couldn't compare to the truly powerful and aristocratic families.
However, it is still much stronger than some defeated aristocratic families.
Madam Gu said she would send a capable manager to help the Jiang family prepare the betrothal gifts.
These families have established purchasing channels for certain items, ensuring that the goods are of good quality and inexpensive.
Mu Yi'an was extremely grateful. During the meal, he even drank two glasses of wine with Madam Gu, feeling as if they had known each other for a long time.
After the meal, Madam Gu asked Mu Yi'an and the others to stay for a while longer, as she hadn't had much time to talk to Chu Yue.
Chu Yue had also traveled to Jiangnan with her father and brothers, explaining the local customs and culture from a woman's perspective, which made Madam Gu want to keep her at home for a few days.
Finally, the two mothers exchanged tokens of affection, and the matter of Gu Zheng and Chu Yue was considered settled in public. They would just have to wait for Shao Ming's wedding to be completed before proceeding with the formal procedures.
Gu Zheng was the happiest; his heart, which had been hanging in suspense, was finally at ease.
Everyone was very satisfied with the meeting; of course, a marriage should be a happy one for everyone.
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