In ancient times, I just wanted to be a salted fish

Chapter 56 2 Love each other

The restaurant was closed, and Chen Ruotong packed up to go home, but where was Qiao Zien? Where did this kid go? She was looking around for someone, and Qiao Zien came out from the corner, and the two smiled at each other.

Chen Ruotong and Qiao Zien walked side by side in front, into the golden sunset. Haozi followed them boredly, feeling redundant.

Magistrate Zhang's House

Magistrate Zhang and his wife chatted after dinner.

Prefect Zhang said, "Madam, we have to arrange Xi'er's marriage. I have chosen a student who has a rich family, good looks, and profound knowledge. He will take part in the imperial examination next year and will be able to obtain a good reputation. It would be nice for our daughter to marry into such a family."

Mrs. Zhang frowned and asked, "Are you talking about Jill's classmate?"

"Yes, he came to our house with Jill a few days ago."

"Well, Xi'er and I both saw him. The young man looked okay, and his speech and behavior were polite and proper, but I felt that the way he looked at Xi'er was not pure."

Prefect Zhang smiled and said, "Then do you see my husband looking at you with pure eyes?"

Madam Zhang said angrily, "Master, I'm not kidding you. Let's talk business. I don't think the child is very nice. Let's ask Xi'er for her opinion."

"Okay, let's respect our daughter's choice and find someone she likes."

Mrs. Zhang knocked on Zhang Ruixi's boudoir door and said, "Mother, you are here!"

"I came to see what you are doing. You are drawing again. Watch your eyes and draw again tomorrow. Mother wants to talk to you."

Madam Zhang pulled Zhang Ruixi to sit on the bed and said, "You are a grown-up girl now, and it is time for you to find a husband. Your father has chosen the student Wang who came to our house last time. What do you think?"

Zhang Ruixi pouted and said, "I don't think it's that great. My daughter thinks his eyes are a problem. They are big and lifeless."

"Hey, you little girl, you are not ashamed to stare at a man."

"I didn't mean to do that. I just looked up and saw it."

"Then what kind of man do you like? Tell me, and Dad and Mom will find one for you."

The little girl didn't shy away and said frankly: "I like people who share the same interests as me!"

Madam Zhang asked tentatively, "Someone like Mr. Chen San?"

Zhang Ruixi said without hesitation, "Yes, he is the kind of person he is." Then she felt something was wrong, lowered her head quickly, blushed, and whispered, "Mom is so bad!"

Mrs. Zhang sighed and said, "Alas! Mother knows, but his family is of low status. He is a businessman and has no position!"

Zhang Ruixi said, "So what? I married a person, not a position. If he works hard, makes money to support the family, can support me, make jewelry for me, and treat me well, that's all! Aren't there enough hypocrites among those who read thousands of books and passed the imperial examinations?"

"Okay, then mother will send someone to Huicui Tower tomorrow to sound out the situation. You can't just be wishful thinking. You have to see if Mr. Chen San is interested in you."

Zhang Ruixi didn't say anything and nodded shyly.

The next day, Madam Zhang went to find Matchmaker Li and told her what she meant. Matchmaker Li smiled and said, "Don't worry, Madam Zhang. Leave this matter to me. I will definitely take care of it!"

Matchmaker Li twisted her waist and came to Huicui Building early in the morning. To be honest, Matchmaker Li had never been to Huicui Building before. As soon as she entered the building, she saw the dazzling array of jewelry on the counter, which dazzled her eyes. Which woman doesn't like gold and silver jewelry? Regardless of age!

She looked at Chen Sanhe, who was wiping the cash register. This guy was really good-looking. No wonder Mrs. Zhang liked him! He was rich and handsome. Which young woman wouldn't love him?

So she smiled and said, "Is it Mr. Chen San?"

"Yes, mother-in-law, what are you buying?"

"I'm not here to buy goods, just say it directly, I'm here to act as a matchmaker!"

Chen Sanhe was a little confused. What was going on? It was too sudden. Could it be that Grandpa had found a matchmaker? He wanted to find a matchmaker for me. Big brother, second brother, there is no matchmaker yet? How come it was my turn? So he asked, "What do you mean, mother-in-law?"

"Someone asked me to be a matchmaker. The girl is pretty, fifteen years old, and comes from a good family. What do you think?"

How could Chen Sanhe dare to agree to this? He has no say in this matter, he has to ask his grandfather! Besides, he already has someone in his heart. Although it is impossible, it is also very sweet to hide it in his heart and think about it occasionally!

Chen Sanhe said, "Mother-in-law, I am still young. Besides, marriage is a big matter, arranged by my parents and matchmaker. How can I make the decision on my own?"

Matchmaker Li understood and was a polite person. So Matchmaker Li nodded and said, "Well, we have to talk to your parents about this!"

Chen Sanhe thought that Matchmaker Li would leave, but she found a chair and sat there, looking at the jewelry on the counter. Chen Sanhe asked, "What does Grandma want to buy?"

"I'm just looking, not buying. I'm waiting for someone!"

Chen Sanhe went to busy himself with his own affairs.

Matchmaker Li was waiting for Chen Ruotong. She wanted to get some information from the Fourth Master Chen. This was also what Madam Zhang told her so that she could get the inside scoop on the Fourth Master Chen's thoughts.

Matchmaker Li waited for a while, and then someone came in who looked very much like Mr. Chen San. She knew that this was Mr. Chen Si. So she stood up, held up the handkerchief and said with a smile, "Mr. Chen Si, right?"

"Yes, mother-in-law, what do you want to talk to me about?"

"Of course there is something wrong, but it's a good thing!"

"Oh, what's so good?"

"Someone has taken a liking to Mr. Chen San. Isn't this asking me to let him know?"

Chen Ruotong's heart was pounding. She was a little nervous for Chen Sanhe: Is it Miss Zhang? I hope it's her!

So, she got straight to the point and asked, "Miss Zhang?"

Matchmaker Li smiled, not surprised at all. It seemed that she guessed right!

Matchmaker Li nodded and said, "It's Miss Zhang from Prefect Zhang's family. I wonder what Mr. Chen San wants?"

Chen Ruotong immediately made the decision for Chen Sanhe: "Of course my third brother agrees. This is a great event. Grandpa and I will go to Zhang's house to propose marriage in three days."

In fact, Chen Sanhe pretended to fiddle with the goods, but he was actually eavesdropping on the conversation between the two. When he heard Miss Zhang, his heart was pounding, and he couldn't suppress his joy and almost jumped up. Chen Ruotong saw that he didn't react, so she knew he agreed. If he didn't agree, he would have said it long ago.

Matchmaker Li facilitated a good thing and happily went to Zhang's house to report the matter.

Zhang Ruixi knew that the good thing had been done, so she felt relieved and happy. Then she took out the pen, ink, paper and inkstone and began to draw jewelry patterns. She wanted to design a jade crown and male accessories for Chen Sanhe.

Chen Ruotong looked at Chen Sanhe and joked, "Where are you going to escape, Brother San? You were able to escape from Miss Zhang's clutches, but I helped you to find a good marriage for both of you. How are you going to thank me?"

Chen Sanhe could only touch his head and smile foolishly.

"Third brother, where is your usual cleverness? Don't be stupid when you see Miss Zhang, be smart!"

Chen Sanhe smiled and replied: "I am just happy! I got a little carried away. Your third brother is not stupid, he is very smart!"

The two chatted for a while, and then Chen Sanhe went to the gold workshop in the backyard to make jewelry for Miss Zhang himself.

Chen Ruotong welcomed the first guest of Huicuilou today - Tian.