The Daily Life of a Down-on-Hard-Life Medicine Girl Supporting Her Family

Chapter 235

Upon hearing what the matchmaker Ye said, Xu felt a pang in her heart and a chill set in, though she didn't show it on her face.

The Li family is so unscrupulous; how calculating are they?

Or perhaps it was out of a desire to avoid having two people do the same thing that they asked Matchmaker Ye to act as the matchmaker.

The sons of the eldest and third branches of the Li family are seeking to marry the daughters of the eldest and third branches of the Xiao family.

"The eldest son of the main wife is the second son of the main wife. He has already obtained the title of Xiucai (a scholar who passed the lowest level of the imperial examinations). Given time, he will surely pass the highest level of the imperial examinations. Our daughter is destined to be an official's wife."

"The third son is the eldest son of the legitimate wife. He is seventeen years old this year, with delicate features, and he works in business with Master Li..."

Before Xu could say anything, Huang was already cursing in her heart: "Truly, a fallen phoenix is ​​no better than a chicken. When did the Xiao family's daughter become so lowly?"
Are they going to grant these gifts in batches to a small merchant family?
Madam Xu was also a little uncomfortable: putting aside the fact that the eldest son of the Li family had any official rank, the Li family's attitude alone made people not want to associate with him.

"Thank you for making this trip." Madam Xu smiled slightly. "Although we have been in Shu for four years, since most of our family members are women and children, we are not very familiar with the customs and traditions of Changzhou. Marriage is a major event that concerns a girl's lifelong happiness, and as an elder, I will consider it."

"Here's a purse for you to have some tea. Thank you for your trouble."

Madam Xu asked Wu Ma to hand her a purse containing two taels of silver.

Yes, the Xiao family has now adopted the style of a wealthy family again. Although it feels like they are putting on a show of wealth, they have to do it this way in public.

The Xiao family today is not just a small family, but also the maternal family of General Xia's wife.

Being stingy in your dealings with others will only make you a laughingstock.

Another thing is, you can't afford to offend the matchmaker.

A matchmaker's mouth is a devil's tongue!
If you offend a matchmaker, it will be extremely difficult for your children to get married.

"You're too kind, Madam."

Matchmaker Ye squeezed the purse. Hmm, not bad, it was worth the trip.

To be honest, she was a well-known matchmaker in Changzhou, and she had met many wives from all walks of life in Changzhou.

Upon first seeing Madam Xu, I was filled with emotion: the ladies from the capital were indeed different.

That appearance, that demeanor, that manners... Hmm, even if the Xiao family falls on hard times, the Li family is not someone they can aspire to.

Mrs. Li is really... well, I was a bit stupid to come here so readily, it really ruined my reputation.

When she left the Xiao family, Matchmaker Ye was thinking to herself which family's son was truly a match for a family like the Xiao family. She would think it over carefully and then come back to propose marriage. She was determined to play matchmaker.

By the way, I heard that the Xiao family also has a young master who is sixteen years old. Well, we can put aside the matter of the daughter getting married for now, but we need to help find a wife for the Xiao family. Just based on the generosity of the Xiao family's matriarch, we're sure to get a generous matchmaker's gift.

Ha, she's so smart!

As for replying to Mrs. Li, isn't that just a matter of a few words?

With her skills as matchmaker Ye, what can't she handle?
The Xiao family, including Huang and Xu, stared at their sister-in-law for a long time without saying a word.

"Ask whatever you want."

When did these two sisters-in-law become so taciturn?
It's not good to keep things bottled up inside; she didn't want Huang to get sick from holding it in like before.

"Sister-in-law..." This time, Madam Huang couldn't hold back anymore; it concerned her daughter's happiness: "The children's marriage..."

Back then, she wanted to send her daughter back to the capital. When she sent her to the Huang family, her sister-in-law scolded her severely, and her daughter blamed her for it.

The mother and daughter are not very close now.

She had also regretted having such thoughts in the first place.

But now that I think about it, even sending my daughter back to the Huang family is better than marrying her off to some unknown Li family in Changzhou. At least it will ensure that my daughter will have enough to eat and wear for the rest of her life.

"The Xiao family may have fallen on hard times, but I'm not that senile." Xu was disgusted by the Li family's behavior; how could she possibly consider a family with no manners?

"I told you, we must never make the same mistake again when it comes to marriage, no matter which girl it is."

Chunyu made a mistake in her marriage, which caused her so much suffering and made her take so many detours.

Chunyu's present is the result of her desperate struggle.

Other girls in the Xiao family may not have been so lucky.

Once bitten by a snake, twice shy; now, the Xu family is naturally extremely cautious when it comes to their children's marriages.

"Sister-in-law, thank you for taking care of the children's marriage arrangements."

Xu was anxious because her son Chun Ning was of marriageable age and the Xiao family was in a difficult situation.

Choosing the wrong wife can affect three generations of your descendants.

Her requirements weren't high; she just wanted a daughter-in-law like Zhu Shi.

One cannot be too strong-willed, but one must never be too weak either; only in this way can one establish a family.

The Xiao family hasn't split up yet, but the third branch will eventually do so.

Chun Ning's wife must be able to take on responsibilities.

Being too soft will only be a burden for Chun Ning.

"Second sister-in-law, there's no need to worry. I'm also concerned about Chun Ning's marriage," Madam Xu said. "It's just that we're a bit ignorant, so I'll have someone inquire about it."

Who will you please?
Mrs. Xu had been thinking about it in her mind: Mrs. Zhao, Chunnuan.

Well, even Sister Luo next door didn't consider it.

Really, Sister Luo only knew some peasant families. It wasn't that she had a strong sense of social class, but most of the girls from peasant families were illiterate. How could Chun Ning possibly communicate with them after marrying them?

Those days when you say one thing and she says another, and you can't understand each other's intentions after a few words, are just too frustrating.

Being knowledgeable and reasonable is the most basic requirement.

Chunnuan received a letter from her aunt and started to worry.

She's a person who understands things in a simple way, but aside from being skilled at diagnosing, processing medicinal materials, and preparing pills, she's completely clueless about everything else.

Where is she supposed to go to find a wife for Chun Ning?

Seeing her frown, Zhao Minghua quickly inquired about the reason for her bad mood.

I was amused when I found out what it was about.

"Don't worry, marriage is a big deal, and Chun Ning has to choose someone she likes herself." Zhao Minghua has experience in this matter: "I'll teach him later."

Spring is warm... What is this person saying?

Is this something that can be taught?
"Also, if you don't know, you can go back and ask your mother. She's looking for a wife for your second brother. She knows all the girls in Changzhou like the back of her hand."

They knew his appearance, temperament, and age perfectly.

"What kind of sister-in-law does Mother want to find for my second brother?"

Chunnuan is very gossipy about this. Don't say that there isn't a suitable one for him in the entire Changzhou. Isn't that even more difficult than the selection of princes?
"My mother had her eye on two girls from different families, but my second brother, who was so bookish he was practically brain-dead, was unwilling to date them."

Spring is here... Is it polite of you to talk to your brother like that?