Planning to marry the third master

Luo Mingrou acted quickly and invited a matchmaker that same day, saying that she wanted to propose marriage to the fourth young lady of the Yun family.

The matchmaker acted quickly. After finishing the talk in the morning, he arrived at the Yun residence in the afternoon. Naturally, it was Yun who showed up.

Seeing that someone came to propose marriage, Yun was naturally happy, but when the matchmaker said that she was proposing to marry the fourth daughter of Yun, Yun was not happy. The key point was that she was a rare young talent and could marry better than her eldest daughter. So she replied: "My fourth daughter is only a few years old, I have to support her for another two years. But my third daughter is old enough, but my master needs to see someone before considering it."

The matchmaker felt from the beginning that it would not be that easy. After all, it was considered high-class marriage for the son of a county magistrate to marry the daughter of a prefectural magistrate. The host family did not refuse and even said they wanted to meet the son first, which was reasonable. The matchmaker immediately left to pass on the message to the Yun Mansion.

Luo Mingrou asked Feng Zhuoming to come and listen to what the matchmaker said.

The matchmaker said, "That's what the prefect's wife said. Their fourth daughter is still young and needs to be raised for another two years. But the third daughter is old enough. She said she will wait until the prefect has met your son before discussing it."

What he said was reasonable, but the Fourth Miss is still young. What does it mean when the Third Miss reaches that age? Should Feng Zhuoming marry Third Miss Yun?

Not to mention that he didn't like the Third Miss Yun, just by looking at her clothes and manners, one could tell that she was spoiled. How could one marry a girl like that if he married her to be worshipped?

Feng Zhuohua said: "It seems that it will not be easy for my brother to marry Miss Yun Si."

Feng Zhuoming seemed to be thinking about something. Did his father spread the news of his transfer?

At this time, someone came to tell Feng Zhuoming to go to the county government office.

As soon as he heard it, he knew that Ren Feng was looking for him today.

Since it's not easy to marry her, this matter won't be done so quickly. Send the matchmaker back and call her again if there's anything else.

Feng Zhuoming arrived at the county government office and learned that the prefect had invited people to dinner. Feng Zhuoming was not surprised and asked, "Dad, did you tell anyone about my transfer?"

Feng Jinzhao nodded and said, "The prefect asked me to question him, so I naturally have to tell you the purpose of your mother's banquet. What's the matter?"

After Feng Zhuoming considered it, he said, "Dad, the matchmaker went to the Yun residence today, and Madam Yun gave us a reply that the fourth Yun girl is not old enough, but the third girl is old enough."

Feng Jinzhao was puzzled, "Hmm? What do you mean? Who wrote the poem, the third girl or the fourth girl?"

"There are four children in the family."

"Have you met Miss Yun San?"

He was still looking at a girl, and said, "No."

"What about the third girl?"

Feng Zhuo Ming said: "I don't know."

Feng Jinzhao hesitated and said, "Then let's go to the prefect's house for a simple meal today, and we can discuss the engagement again."

Feng Zhuoming said: "Dad, the fourth Miss Yun is a concubine's daughter, and the third Miss Yun is a legitimate daughter."

"So the third girl's family background is better?"

Feng Zhuoming said: "Dad, my elder sister and mother both like the fourth young lady."

The third and fourth girls were both confused by Feng Jinzhao and asked, "What do you mean?"

Feng Zhuoming said, "My son, the matchmaker went to propose marriage to the fourth young lady today, but the Yun Mansion did not agree. I will be going to the capital soon, so I will go to the Qi Mansion to propose marriage tomorrow."

"Qi Mansion?"

"Well, mother said, it's either the fourth lady of the Yun family or the lady of the Qi family. If it doesn't work out today, we'll go to another family tomorrow."

"This, this, this, doesn't seem right."

"I can't help it. My son's appointment is more important."

"That's right. Taking office is important. Dad will listen to you."

The two men prepared a small gift and arrived at the prefect's residence at dusk.

The servant led the man to the living room, and the housekeeper went to call people. Soon, Magistrate Yun arrived in the living room.

The first thing Magistrate Yun saw about Feng Zhuoming was that he was calm, reserved, and serious. Judging from his age, he thought he was a young man in his twenties. He said, "Is this your young master?"

Feng Jinzhao smiled and nodded, saying, "My son came to see me on the way, so I have a few days free."

Feng Zhuoming cupped his hands: "Uncle Yun."

Yun Zhifu smiled and said, "Okay, your father and I are both officials in Lin'an, and we are colleagues. Let's go, the family has prepared wine and food."

Feng Jinzhao said, "Sorry for bothering you."

"Come on, let's not be polite, just move around more from now on."

Prefect Yun led the way, and Feng Jinzhao and Feng Zhuoming followed.

When they reached the corridor, they came towards a wealthy woman and a voluptuous and flamboyant woman.

Yun came forward and said, "Master, a guest has arrived."

Prefect Yun stopped and introduced, "This is my wife, and the one behind her is my third daughter."

They met by chance in the corridor, and it seemed to be an intentional arrangement. Yun Mingyan looked up at Feng Zhuoming, then lowered her eyes with a shy look on her face.

Feng Jinzhao bowed and said, "Madam Yun." Then he glanced at the Third Miss behind him and was slightly dissatisfied.

Feng Zhuoming bowed and said, "Hello, Auntie."

Yun naturally looked at Feng Zhuoming and said, "This is the county magistrate's son. He is indeed handsome and elegant. Is the one who came to propose marriage to you today?"

Feng Jinzhao nodded, "It's for my son."

Yun said to Prefect Yun: "Master, you just returned home, and I haven't had time to tell you about the affairs of this mansion yet."

"Oh? Are you here to propose marriage?" Prefect Yun was happy.

Feng Jinzhao smiled and said, "Yes, my son will be taking office soon. I heard that he wanted to propose marriage to the fourth daughter of the prefect's mansion. Your mansion said that she is too young, so I plan to go to the Qi Mansion to propose marriage tomorrow."

Feng Jinzhao said this at this moment, also laying out the matter in front of the couple, so as to avoid discussions and delaying his son's engagement.

When Prefect Yun heard that they were going to another family, he frowned and said, "The fourth child has already reached marriage age, and is not young anymore. How can I refuse you if you come to propose marriage?"

Yun reminded, "Master, my Yan'er hasn't gotten engaged yet, so this means that my younger sister will go before my elder sister."

Prefect Yun thought about it and it made sense, so he said, "Let's eat first and talk while we eat."

Feng Jinzhao nodded.

After the female relatives left, it would be the responsibility of Prefect Yun.

Yun Mingyan was unhappy when she returned to her boudoir, and said, "Mother, look at them. Why does the magistrate's son look down on me? I look down on his shabby appearance."

Yun scolded: "What do you know? You also saw the mansion yesterday. Maybe he is a low-key big shot hiding in Lin'an. And he is wearing Xiangyun silk that costs several hundred taels per piece. It looks inconspicuous. Our family can't even afford to wear such clothes. How can you say he is shabby?"

Yun Mingyan was surprised and asked, "Mom, is this true?"

"Of course it's true." Then he sighed and said, "This marriage is not that easy. They only care about the Qi Mansion and don't take your father seriously."

"He's just a county magistrate. What right do they have?"

"Why? Based on the official position of that young man, your father should also respect him."

Yun Mingyan curled her lips, walked to Yun's side, and said coquettishly: "Mom, then you have to help me." She had never thought about hundreds of taels of clothing material. If the family was really low-key, then she would definitely marry into a wealthy official's wife.

Yun patted Yun Mingyan's hand and said, "Wait until your father comes back and see what he says."