Lin'an Never Night

Chapter 286: Mother Liu's Matchmaking

At Longshancang Wharf, ships were moored at the Wang family’s private berth early in the morning.

Mr. Wang, along with his eldest son Wang Yeran and some servants, sent Yang Yuan, who was dressed as his second son, to the cargo ship.

Emmanuelle Belle changed into a Chinese woman's outfit, wore a light-covered hat on her head, and followed Yang Yuan slowly.

Although she covered her exotic facial features, her height, which was a head taller than that of an ordinary woman, and her graceful figure were still very eye-catching.

On the river, there was an inconspicuous merchant ship anchored not far away.

At the bow, Uncle Gou was holding a wine gourd, sipping the wine from time to time, watching the boatman busy preparing to set sail.

In the cabin, Dan Niang knelt in front of the porthole on the soft couch, with a round bright moon behind her, staring at Yang Yuan's every move in the distance.

The porthole was not big. Qingtang squeezed her little head out from under her armpit and looked at it eagerly.

"Master, Master's husband is with that foreign woman. She has a great figure."

Dan Niang snorted and said unconvincedly: "Does my figure look so bad?"

Qingtang said: "No, I am close to you. A man will always remember and feel more deeply for the first woman in his life.

Going to Shanyin is a good opportunity for you. If you miss it, don't blame me for looking down on you."

After being enlightened by Li Shishi, Dan Niang realized that her previous attitude towards Lu Xi was problematic and a bit too much.

Being too cautious and careful made both of them feel tired when they were together.

Now that his heart knot has been untied, the former master of the Thousand Gates has become active in his mind, with all kinds of means flashing through his mind. Does he need her little disciple to remind him?
Dan Niang was already thinking about how to get rid of her annoying little apprentice at the critical moment.

……

In front of the berth, Wang Yuanwai stopped and said to Yang Yuan with a smile: "Yang Chengzhi, you have to bear some grievances. From today on, you will temporarily go to Shanyin as my son Wang Yefan.

The goods on the ship are all for you, Yang Chengzhi, to conceal your identity. There are people from my company to receive the goods, so you don’t have to worry about it, Yang Chengzhi.”

Young Master Wang is now a head of the Chan Office of the Jisu Room, an official of the eighth rank.

He said in a rather arrogant manner: "Dad, don't worry, Yang Chengzhi doesn't need your instructions.

Have a safe trip, Yang Chengzhi. You don't have to worry about the things in the room. I will cooperate with Deputy Chengzhi Xue to get everything done. You don't have to worry about it."

"Good work!"

Yang Yuan nodded and bowed deeply to Mr. Wang.

If someone saw it from afar, this would be the look of a son greeting his father before leaving for a long journey.

At the bow, the receptionist Wen Tian was already standing by the step, waiting for Yang Yuan attentively.

He had heard that his current boss, Luo Tingxia, had been hanging around in the "Yu Zi Fang" for more than a year. Not only did he have the lowest position, he was also just a runner and miscellaneous worker, and everyone hated him.

As a result, after only following Yang Chengzhi for less than half a month, he was directly promoted to the position of Secretary.

This time, I can accompany Yang Yuan on a business trip, which is a great opportunity to get close to my superiors.

He had already made up his mind to hold on tightly to this big thick leg and absolutely not fall behind.

Mr. Wang couldn't return the greeting, so he could only twirl his beard, smile and nod, and watched Yang Yuan and Emmanuelle Belle go onto the deck.

Wen Tian came over and helped Yang Yuan up.

As for Emmanuelle Belle, she was tall and slender, so she should have been more unstable than Yang Yuan, but he didn't even glance at her.

He is a clever little knower.

Wang waited for the merchant ship to leave the berth, then waved to the ship until it turned around, then he turned to Wang Da Shao and said, "Is your second brother up?"

"not yet……"

"Hurry up and tell him to get up, pack his bags and go back to his hometown in Fuzhou. If I don't tell him to come back, he must not come back. If he ruins Yang Chengzhi's plan, I will skin him alive."

"Yes, yes, I'll go call my second brother right away." Young Master Wang ran away.

Mr. Wang touched his half-bald head, put his hands behind his back, and decided to take a stroll in Longshan City.

Although Yang Chengzhi was only pretending to be his second son, their relationship was still closer.

Although this matter cannot be made public, he just wants to go to the market for a walk, otherwise he will feel suffocated.

Not long after we walked, we saw an old lady riding a donkey sideways, with a porter leading the donkey in front, coming towards us.

As soon as she saw Mr. Wang, the old lady smiled brightly and waved her handkerchief on the donkey's back, saying:
"Mr. Wang, Mr. Wang, oh, I actually met you here, it's not a coincidence, it's really God's will."

Wang Yuanwai took a look with his belly sticking out and thought the person looked familiar, but he couldn't remember his identity.

Matchmaker Liu went from street to street, so of course Mr. Wang had seen her.

However, when Mr. Wang wanted to find a wife for his son, he chose Lu Xi, the little food god favored by the palace, but he found Wang the matchmaker.

It was just because Liu the matchmaker had a bad reputation at the time. It was said that several marriages she arranged in a row all ended in accidents. She was simply a jinx.

Otherwise, this matchmaker Liu was also the person he had considered entrusting the matter to.

Matchmaker Liu slid down from the donkey and walked to Mr. Wang in great joy. She bowed and said with a smile, "Mr. Wang, I'd like to congratulate you first."

Wang Yuanwai put his hands behind his back and asked with his belly sticking out: "Where does the happiness come from?"

Matchmaker Liu laughed sweetly and said, "Sir, they have come from far away to congratulate you, are we just going to talk on the street?" Yang Yuan had already had breakfast in the morning. In order to arrange Yang Yuan's trip, Sir Wang was busy with everything, but he hadn't had breakfast yet.

Hearing her say this, Wang Yuanwai was not someone who was short of money for a meal, so he waved his hand and said, "I'm just about to eat. OK, let's chat in 'Chef Zhou' upstairs."

"Zhou Chu" is a fairly large restaurant in Longshan City, and its catering is also unique.

Matchmaker Liu felt that her early morning efforts were not in vain, at least she had a hearty breakfast for free, so she paid the porter and followed Mr. Wang to "Chef Zhou."

"A woman released from the palace, and a female official?" While eating breakfast, Wang Yuanwai listened to Liu the matchmaker's introduction. Liu the matchmaker only said a few words, and Wang Yuanwai was delighted.

It was a common practice that when a palace maid reached the age of 30 and was no longer employed, she would be given a sum of money and allowed to leave the palace.

The women in the palace are not too bad looking, after all, they are carefully selected before entering the palace.

Moreover, she has learned all the rules of the palace, and ordinary people cannot serve such a woman.

But a wealthy family like his doesn't care, he is not looking for a maid or an old woman.

A girl who was born as a palace maid, with her own elegance in speech and behavior, would be very cool to have around.

However, generally speaking, women released from the palace were all over thirty years old.

If she did not marry an ordinary citizen, she would basically have no chance of becoming the principal wife, and becoming a concubine was the fate of most palace maids who were released from the palace.

Only a few who choose to be a second wife have the opportunity to become the main wife.

Mr. Wang is forty-eight years old this year, and he thinks it's okay to marry a thirty-year-old virgin.

Matchmaker Liu rolled her eyes at him and said teasingly, "Hey, Mr. Wang, you are so impatient before she finishes her words?
I have some good news for you, so please be patient, okay?"

Wang Yuanwai was stunned and asked, "Is there any other good news?"

Matchmaker Liu smiled and said, "This girl is not only a female official, but also has a beautiful face.

Besides, you are only 18 years old this year, don’t you think you have found a treasure?"

When Wang Yuanwai heard this, he was delighted at first, but then he became suspicious: "Only eighteen years old? Then why was he released from the palace?
At the age of eighteen, she was already a seventh-rank female official. Would you choose a merchant like me?"

Wang Yuanwai asked cautiously, "Did she... violate any taboos in the palace?"

Matchmaker Liu waved her hands and said, "You are overthinking. I have inquired about it. The girl has many connections in the palace. That is why she was able to get the attention of the palace eunuchs at such a young age and was released from the palace.

All she wants is to find a good family while she is young and beautiful, not to be expelled from the palace because of any indecent behavior.

I also tell you, if the girl didn’t have high requirements in all aspects, it wouldn’t be your turn, Mr. Wang.

Those who are too young either have no official position or are from ordinary families. They don't look down on girls with such a high starting point.

Although you, Mr. Wang, are a little older, you are the richest man in Longshancang after all, so you have this opportunity. "

After hearing this, Mr. Wang was still skeptical.

However, it was unusual for an eighteen-year-old girl to have worked as a court lady. Even if she had really made some mistakes in the palace...

After all, I am nearly fifty years old, so if I were to remarry, I would still be able to accept a girl like this.

Wang Yuanwai nodded and said, "Of course I believe what your matchmaker Liu said.

I just don't know if the girl has any relatives in her family, and who should I discuss this matter with?"

Matchmaker Liu said with a smile: "Mr. Wang is too impatient. You choose others, so why shouldn't others choose you?
Speaking of which, this girl entered the palace at the age of six. She was one of the girls selected from the refugees in the palace. Her relatives could not be found long ago.

As for you, Mr. Wang, you are also a second wife now, so we won't follow so many rules. Let's find another reason someday so that we can meet directly?"

When Mr. Wang heard this, he was overjoyed. It would be best if he could meet the girl in person.

Otherwise, the matchmaker's words... after all, he was a little worried.

If the girl is eighteen years old and beautiful, then there are some other problems, such as she is no longer a virgin for some reason, and he can make some concessions.

After all, he is nearly fifty years old and he is an official. Even if he lost his official status after getting married, he still has the salary and benefits.

Although the Wang family was not short of her salary, it was much more encouraging to have such a young, beautiful lady with an official salary by their side.

Thinking of this, Mr. Wang nodded with a smile and said, "Okay, okay, then, let Mama Liu arrange everything. When do you think we can find a reason for the two sides to meet?"

Matchmaker Liu said, "It's better to do it today than to wait for a day. How about tonight? I heard that your eldest young master is now an official..."

Wang Yuanwai's face suddenly darkened: "Mother Liu, if you want to matchmake for my son, then matchmake for my son.

If you want to be a matchmaker for me, then be a matchmaker for me. You... how can it be reasonable for a father and son to go to see a girl together?"

Matchmaker Liu rolled her eyes at him and said, "What are you talking about, Mr. Wang? How could I do such a ridiculous thing?

I'm just thinking about it. I'm just looking for another reason, not meeting for a blind date, right?

Why not bring your son who is an official with you? He is a lady-in-waiting in the palace. We ordinary people don’t know many of the rules. Don’t let him scare you. Wouldn’t it be better to have your son by your side to give you some advice?”

After hearing this, Wang Yuanwai was relieved and smiled, "That makes sense. To be honest with you, Madam Liu, although my son is only an official of the eighth rank now, he is the head of the Privy Council's Speed ​​Room. He has a low position but great power!
This is very different from those positions in the palace that are awarded by serving nobles."

The two hit it off immediately and agreed to meet tonight on the pretext of doing business.

The location is Huayue Tower on Yu Street, which is also a famous hotel in Lin'an.

Matchmaker Liu thought that no matter whether the marriage could be negotiated or not, at least a high-end banquet would be held tonight, so she happily rented a donkey and headed back to Lin'an City...

(End of this chapter)