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Chapter 434 How could it be her?
The next day, before dawn, the entire Southern Forbidden Army camp was still immersed in silent darkness.

Liang Jin hadn't gotten up yet when the tent curtain was suddenly yanked open and a gust of cold wind blew in.

Then, a figure rushed in and shouted at the top of his voice:
"Brother Liang! Get up quickly!"

"I've made appointments with everyone. We should get ready to meet the girl."

"Don't sleep anymore, get up!"

The other soldiers who were still sleeping soundly in the tent were awakened by the sudden shout. They looked at the newcomer with sleepy eyes and displeasure on their faces.

But when they saw that the person coming was Wu Huan, the displeasure on their faces disappeared instantly, replaced by a hint of nervousness. They hurriedly stood up and saluted Wu Huan respectfully.

Liang Jin also sat up from the bed and said helplessly:

"Brother Wu, it's not even daybreak yet."

Wu Huan strode to Liang Jin's bedside, patted his shoulder, and said with a touch of intimacy and a touch of blame:

"It's because you always go back on your word, so today I have to keep an eye on you and I can't let you slip away again."

"Otherwise, I really won't be able to explain to my older brothers today."

"Hurry up! Stop talking nonsense and get up first. Don't think it's too early. Brother, I have to take you to the bathhouse to wash yourself thoroughly, and then take you to buy some clothes. By the time we're done, it will be daybreak!"

As he said that, Wu Huan pulled Liang Jin off the bed.

Liang Jin curled his lips helplessly, put on his clothes and shoes, and followed Wu Huan out of the Southern Forbidden Army camp.

At this time, the sky was still pitch black, with only a few sparse stars twinkling in the night sky.

As it was still early, when the two arrived at the bathhouse, the water had just become lukewarm. The entire huge bathhouse was empty, without even a single customer.

However, both of them are warriors with excellent physical fitness, and the warm water does not affect their bathing.

They quickly took off their clothes and went into the pool to wash.

After washing, the water gradually became boiling hot, and the bathhouse was filled with white steam.

Wu Huan was soaking in the hot water, looking very excited. While splashing water with his hands, he said excitedly that he would introduce several girls to Liang Jin, and explained the advantages and disadvantages of their families in detail to Liang Jin, from the girls' appearance and personality to their family background and their parents' character.

Liang Jin leaned against the edge of the pool, but he didn't show much interest in these introductions, with a hint of indifference in his eyes.

After a while, he suddenly interrupted Wu Huan:
"Wu Tou, these are simple girls from good families that you are talking about."

"Is there any bad woman like that? Introduce one to me."

When Wu Huan heard this, his chattering mouth stopped instantly and he looked at Liang Jin in confusion, his eyes full of puzzlement.

He seemed to not understand why Liang Jin specifically wanted to find a bad woman when most men in the world wanted to marry a good woman.

Liang Jin smiled:
"I'm not planning on getting married anytime soon, so I won't harm a good girl."

"Find a bad woman, negotiate a price, and make it a deal."

"She stayed with me for a while, I gave her some money, and then we were even."

Wu Huan blinked and still looked at Liang Jin puzzledly, as if he still couldn't fully understand his thoughts.

Liang Jin explained:
"Actually, I thought about it carefully last night, and I think what you said makes sense."

"Once this person reaches the age of marriage, but remains single, it is inevitable that people will be worried."

"I don't like being stared at just because I'm different. I might as well just go with the flow and be an ordinary person."

"Wu Tou, are you right?"

Liang Jin doesn't take the engagement too seriously.

He is no longer at the age where he has to find someone he loves and get married.

If a marriage proposal could bring him a huge leap forward, he would agree to it without much burden.

What's more, in today's world, men can have three wives and four concubines, and can marry both their love interests and their career partners at the same time.

But since Liang Jin hasn't met a suitable partner who can help him fall in love or help his career, he doesn't want to settle for anything.

That's why I came up with this idea.

During these critical months when the situation is changing, find a woman to make a deal with so that you can get through it smoothly.

Wu Huan scooped a ladle of water with a gourd and poured it on his back, then replied:
"Brother Liang, don't make things so troublesome. You will get married sooner or later."

"In my opinion, you should stop looking for bad women and pretend to be with them in front of others."

"Just find a good family right away and get married."

Liang Jin shook his head. He was not born and raised in a feudal society and could not get used to a feudal marriage.

Liang Jin was about to refuse immediately.

Wu Huan added:

"Okay, Brother Liang, I know your vision is much higher than those soldiers in the barracks."

"Don't deny it! You may seem quiet and nonchalant, but I know you're a proud person at heart."

"So I don't expect you to fall in love with the girl today and get married tomorrow."

"There are so many girls waiting to be married in this capital. Let's take our time to look around and choose."

"Just wait a year or two. I don't believe you won't find someone you like!"

When Liang Jin heard Wu Huan say this, he could only smile helplessly.

According to Wu Huan's plan, they had to hurry up and visit ten families for blind dates today, so time was very tight.

The two of them did not delay any longer and left the bathhouse.

Wu Huan took Liang Jin to buy him a new set of clothes. It was a well-tailored robe. Although the fabric was not expensive, the workmanship was fine. When Liang Jin wore it, he looked much more energetic and respectable, and his whole temperament changed.

By this time, the sky was completely bright, and the sunlight shone on the streets, covering the entire capital with a layer of golden glow. It was almost the same time as Wu Huan calculated.

Wu Huan then took Liang Jin to buy some gifts according to the rules of a blind date, including exquisite cakes, high-quality tea, and some study supplies such as pens, inkstones, and paper. Then they officially began to visit each family for a blind date. It must be said that the families Wu Huan selected were all honest and upright.

From an outsider's perspective, if an orphan soldier of the imperial guards could marry the girl chosen by Wu Huan, that would really be marrying above his station!
But Wu Huan knew Liang Jin's situation a little better. In his eyes, Liang Jin was a sixth-rank warrior, so the people he chose for Liang Jin were basically well-matched.

After all, although a sixth-rank warrior is not very impressive in a place like the capital, if he were placed in other places, he would be considered very outstanding!
Liang Jin's biggest disadvantage is that he comes from a poor family and has no background. He has ability but cannot be promoted because he has offended too many superiors.

Wu Huan and Liang Jin visited one house after another throughout the morning.

Every time he visited a household, Liang Jin talked to the other party politely, but throughout the whole process, Liang Jin did not seem to be very active.

There were even two families who did not dislike Liang Jin and were quite fond of him, but Liang Jin did not have a clear attitude.

This made Wu Huan somewhat discouraged. He shook his head helplessly and said:
"Brother Liang, I know you are picky, but I never thought you would be so picky."

"Brother, I was originally very confident. I believed that as long as you took a look at the girls from the first three families, you would definitely surrender immediately. But I didn't expect you to be so stubborn. Until now, you haven't even taken a fancy to a single girl."

"I'm convinced, brother. If I were in your situation, I would have married into someone else's family long ago. Especially the conditions of the girls from the first three families, I'm jealous."

After hearing this, Liang Jin had no choice but to apologize and planned to invite Wu Huan out for drinks and dinner first.

But Wu Huan refused outright:
"How can you drink when you haven't finished your work yet? Don't you know that drinking will cause trouble?"

"Besides, it's still early for dinner. There's no need to rush. We've already arrived at the Zhao family's door. Let's go in and take a look first."

As he spoke, Wu Huan pointed to a small alley on the side of the road.

The alley was narrow and dark, with moss covering the walls on both sides.

After the two entered the alley, they walked for a while and came to the door of a house.

Wu Huan explained to Liang Jin in a low voice:

"This is the Zhao family. They have the same surname as the current royal family. It's a pity that there is no blood relationship between them. Otherwise, you wouldn't be able to see them."

"The Zhao family's situation is a little worse than the previous ones. Old Zhao is a private school teacher, and he is a serious scholar!"

"Of course, a teacher with only the title of scholar doesn't have the opportunity to teach those rich children. He can only teach those from ordinary families. But he is also very respected on this street."

"Although the Zhao family has no official status and is not wealthy, they are a family of scholars! If a commoner like you could marry a daughter of the Zhao family, you would be in for a real treat!"

"But, you have a very good chance!"

"The Zhao family has three daughters. The eldest has married a butcher, the second a tailor, and the youngest is still waiting to be married. She's a bit older, already eighteen, the same age as you. But she's pretty, well-educated, and a good match."

When Liang Jin heard this, he immediately understood what Wu Huan meant.

The professions of butcher and tailor may not sound very noble, and may even be considered as lowly professions.

But that is only for the overall social orientation.

In fact, these two professions are high-end professions for ordinary people.

The butcher can not only ensure that he can get enough meat, but also that he can get a lot of money.

Tailors are even more powerful. Ordinary people cannot afford to hire a tailor to make clothes, but being a tailor in the capital can allow you to come into contact with many rich and powerful people.

So this also shows that the two daughters of the Zhao family actually married quite well.

It also shows that the head of the Zhao family is not the kind of noble and corrupt scholar, but can also consider practical life.

Wu Huan continued:

"Even a butcher and a tailor can marry a girl from the Zhao family, let alone you, a member of the Imperial Guard and a warrior!"

"Besides, this little girl from the Zhao family is already eighteen years old. She's old enough, and her parents are anxious to marry her off quickly."

"As long as you like that Zhao family girl, this matter will be a done deal!"

Although being a warrior is just an ordinary profession in the capital, it is not rare.

But Liang Jin was a member of the imperial guards, had a fixed salary, and could support his family.

In this era, the general marriage age for girls is between thirteen and sixteen years old. Eighteen years old is indeed a bit old and can be considered an older leftover woman.

So there is nothing wrong with what Wu Huan said.

As he said that, Wu Huan brought Liang Jin and gifts and knocked on the door of Zhao's house.

The door opened quickly, and Zhao Xingzhi and his wife warmly welcomed Wu Huan and Liang Jin in.

The Zhao family is indeed an ordinary family.

It was a simple, low courtyard. The doors and windows of the main house were a bit old, but it was kept clean and there was nothing unusual about it.

Just as Liang Jin expected, although Zhao Xingzhi was a scholar, he was not too arrogant.

Although he is thin and elegant, with a hint of bookishness on his face, he does not keep people at a distance. Instead, he is very easy-going and always has a gentle smile on his face.

His wife, Zhao Wangshi, was also an ordinary woman. She dressed simply, was friendly and warm to others, and was busy greeting the two of them.

The two sides chatted briefly for a while, ranging from trivial matters at home to the customs and habits of the capital. Mr. and Mrs. Zhao Xingzhi were quite satisfied with Liang Jin's manners and conversation.

Then the next step is naturally to let Liang Jin see Zhao’s daughter - Zhao Yiyi.

soon.

A graceful figure walked out from the back room, with light steps and came to the front hall in a somewhat shy and awkward manner.

She was wearing a light blue dress with fluttering sleeves. Her hair was simply tied up with a wooden hairpin, making her look fresh and natural.

Liang Jin glanced over casually.

But after just one glance, his eyes were instantly fixed on it as if nailed to the ground, unable to move away.

He was so shocked that he stood up suddenly, with an expression of disbelief on his face.

"How could it be...her?"

"how so?!"

(End of this chapter)