The Empress Kneels in Her Palace to Admit Her Mistakes After Slaying Her Ways in the Female-Oriented

The matchmaker smiled slightly.

There was neither approval nor disapproval.

Instead, she closed the doors and windows and had Xu Qin sit at the desk. She sat behind the desk and said, "Miss Xu, your heart is good, and Heaven will surely be especially kind to you."

"Although I haven't been in Yunjing for long, I've been a matchmaker for at least twenty years. I can tell at a glance that Miss Xu, you are sure to meet a wonderful marriage."

"The marriage you eventually find will be better than anything you've ever imagined."

Xu Qin was overjoyed: "Really?"

"Of course it's true! Miss Xu, look how beautiful you are, how easy your job is, and how kind you are. You're sure to find a perfect match!"

"Don't worry, Miss Xu. You might not find a suitable husband with others, but I will definitely find you a husband that will satisfy you."

Xu Qin couldn't hide the smile on her face.

"That's great!"

"But..." the matchmaker said, "Miss Xu, you know my situation. I require both the man and woman to register with me, and then I will recommend suitable candidates."

"I know, I know..." Xu Qin, in an extremely good mood, immediately said, "It means you have a recommendation level here, and the higher the level, the better the recommendation, right?"

"Yes, indeed!" the matchmaker said with a smile. "Miss Xu is truly intelligent; it's no wonder you found a suitable partner."

"Here, I divide it into four levels: A, B, C, and D."

"The referral fee for Grade D is ten taels of silver."

"The referral fee for Grade C is thirty taels of silver."

"The referral fee for Grade B is fifty taels of silver."

"The recommendation fee for Grade A is one hundred taels of silver."

"Of course..."

After a pause, the matchmaker said, "If my recommendation isn't suitable, I can refund half the money."

"Miss Xu, with such excellent qualities, I think you should choose a Class B recommended candidate. After all, Class B recommended candidates are not only good-looking but also come from good families, which is perfect for you."

Xu Qin's heart skipped a beat.

So expensive?

This price is much, much more expensive than the matchmakers she's encountered before.

However, after only a slight hesitation, Xu Qin made a firm decision: "I want a top-tier recommendation."

The matchmaker was surprised and then exclaimed with delight, "Miss Xu, you truly have great courage! With such courage, it's no wonder you've found such excellent potential partners. Let me tell you, all the top-tier potential partners I have are exceptionally outstanding."

"Each of them is an exceptional individual."

"So many girls can only dream of being with him."

"Ms. Xu, here is the contract. Take a look. If there are no problems, please sign it so I can find it for you as soon as possible."

Xu Qin glanced at it and immediately signed his name generously. Then he handed over the twenty taels of silver he had brought with him to the matchmaker as a deposit.

Looking at the heavy silver ingot in her hand, the matchmaker's mouth almost split open with joy.

After arriving in Yunjing, she knew she had come to the right place. After all, money was so easy to earn here, but no matter how easy it was to earn, she never expected it to be this easy!

One hundred taels of silver!

The people of Yunjing mostly rely on farming for a living, but the harvest is not high. As a result, a family of three can only spend no more than ten taels of silver a year, and most of them only have five taels of silver.

One hundred taels is equivalent to a family of three working for twenty years!

This is so awesome!

He immediately invited Xu Qin to sit down and said, "Miss Xu Qin, the contract is signed. Now, tell me what kind of person you're looking for?"

The matchmaker looked serious, but she didn't care at all. When she found a man, she could simply beautify him and recommend him to Xu Qin.

At worst, we can recommend a few more and slowly wear Xu Qin down until she becomes numb to it.

If all else fails, just refund her half the money; that's pure profit, no loss at all.

However, compared to the matchmaker's indifference, Xu Qin was much more enthusiastic and said excitedly, "Okay, then I'll tell you my requirements."

"First, he must be handsome, upright, and free from physical or hidden ailments."

"No problem, it's necessary."

"Secondly, the parents-in-law must be gentle and mild-mannered, and must not control their daughter-in-law. They must live separately after marriage."

"Of course, it would be best if he didn't have a father or mother."

"Huh?" The matchmaker was taken aback, but then said, "No problem, no problem, there are plenty of good mothers-in-law in Yunjing."

"Third, he must be exceptionally talented, well-versed in poetry and literature, speak elegantly, resonate with me on a spiritual level, be able to discuss the books of the Alliance of Hearts with me, and, moreover, be domineering."

"But this domineering attitude is directed at others."

"To me, there is only gentleness and consideration. Even if you are domineering, it is gentleness under the guise of domineering. Everything is based on my wishes."

"Huh?" The matchmaker was taken aback again, then said, "No problem, it's no big deal. It's just being gentle. There are plenty of gentle men out there."

Xu Qin's interest was fully piqued, and she continued, "Fourth, he is forbidden from taking concubines, maids, or substitutes throughout his life, and can only dote on me alone."

"Furthermore, you can't stay out all night, and you must get his permission before going out for social engagements."

Matchmaker: "..."

"Miss Xu, please continue."

"Fifth..." Xu Qin became more and more excited as she spoke: "He must at least come from a prestigious family, be a direct descendant of officials, have abundant family property, own more than a thousand acres of fertile land, and have a four-courtyard mansion in the city."

"You also need to have academic achievements, the kind that make you famous far and wide."

Matchmaker: "..."

Xu Qin: "Hey, why aren't you saying anything?"

Matchmaker: "It's alright, Miss Xu, please continue."

Xu Qin said, "Sixth, when he marries me, he must prepare a generous betrothal gift, including all three gold pieces and six gifts, and all of them must be of the highest quality."

"A thousand taels of gold, ten thousand taels of silver."

"A headdress, hair ornaments, bracelets, and necklace all made from a single piece of pure gold."

"We also require top-quality Hetian jade, Dongzhu jade, agate, coral, and precious spices..."

"Hey, wait, why are you standing up?"

Xu Qin, who was speaking excitedly, paused and asked in surprise, "Why did you stand up? I haven't finished speaking yet!"

"And what's with that expression?"

The matchmaker's expression had changed from ecstatic joy to sullenness.

I was constantly struggling with this internal conflict.

He wanted to embezzle those hundred taels of silver.

Given her limited knowledge, she knew that she couldn't fool Xu Qin with just one hundred taels of silver; she would likely face endless troubles afterward.

After all, others come to find a partner, but she came to make a wish.

"Alright, alright, let's take a gamble. The money's been handed to us, why wouldn't we take it?"

Then, with a beaming smile, he said, "No problem, I can help you find these. I'll register you right away."

Xu Qin said discontentedly, "Register what? I haven't finished speaking yet."

"Is it not over yet?"

"Of course it's not over yet! This is just the beginning!"

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