The fool has become a spirit, and she can speak

While the handymen were busy in the front yard, Chen Qingsheng was making lanterns in the back. Looking at the deserted yard, Chen Qingliao asked Chen Qingsheng, "Third son, has your sister-in-law not come back yet?"

"Big brother, second brother, you're back? Sister-in-law said that the Prince's Mansion is preparing for the New Year these days, so she'll be back a little late. She told us not to wait for her. Oh, by the way, the food is ready. Let's go eat."

Chen Qingsheng dropped the razor blade in his hand, got up, and walked with his two older brothers to the front yard.

Four dishes and a soup, two meat dishes and two vegetable dishes. One of the dishes was bought by Chen Qingsheng in Gaotou Alley, or rather, by Cheng Feng. This dish is one of the many specialties of Gaotou Alley: roast chicken. Although roast chicken can be found on every street, this chicken has a unique aroma that makes you want to keep eating it. Once you take a bite, you won't forget it.

Sure enough, Chen Qingguang, the second son of the Chen family, only took one bite before asking Chen Qingsheng, "Did you go to the market today? Did you buy this roast chicken from Gaotou Lane?"

Chen Qingsheng scratched his dry hair and said shyly, "Brother Feng came today. He climbed over the wall and took me out to have some clothes made. He also treated me to a meal and even bought me two roast chickens with the money we had."

Chen Qingguang stared intently at Chen Qingsheng's sallow face, his words tinged with a hint of probing, "You wouldn't sell yourself for a chicken, would you?"

Chen Qingsheng hurriedly explained: "I didn't, I swear I will never comply, I will not compromise in the face of any coercion or temptation."

Chen Qingguang questioned, "What did Cheng Feng say to you?"

"They talked a lot, not only about me, but also about you."

"They even mentioned me?" Chen Qingguang clicked his tongue as he smacked a bone. "What did Cheng Feng say about me?"

"Anyway, what they were implying was that neither of us would be able to find a wife, and we were destined to remain single."

"That's what he said? We're pretty close! That's what he said about me? You must have misheard me, right?"

"That's pretty much what he meant, but when he was talking about you, Brother Feng was quite tactful. However, when he was talking about me, he was completely unrestrained, making me look worthless in just three sentences. He even said that the Chen family line might end between us. By the way, Second Brother, why don't you remarry? We can't let the Chen family line really end!"

The chicken bones in Cheng Qingguang's hand no longer tasted good. When he mentioned remarriage, he thought of his poor wife, Meifeng, who had hanged herself without leaving anything behind. "Why bring this up when your second sister-in-law's body is barely cold?"

At this moment, the eldest son of the Chen family, who had been eating in silence, spoke up. As the head of the family, his words naturally carried weight. "Qingguang, we know that you and Meifeng have a deep relationship, but remarrying is just a matter of time. You've seen our family; your sister-in-law is the only mistress, and she's busy at the Prince's mansion all day long. There's not even anyone in charge of the household. Chengfeng is right; the Chen family line must not end in your and Xiaosan'er's hands. It's time to start making arrangements for your remarriage."

"Brother, Meifeng has only been dead for a short time, how can I remarry?"

Chen Qingliao said, "You and Qingsheng both need to get married. If the three of us brothers are both single, won't people laugh at us?"

"Brother, I won't look for a wife. If I do, I'll be letting Meifeng down. Let Xiao San'er get married. Recently, matchmakers have been surrounding our house. Look at Xiao San'er's good-for-nothing attitude. I think he's not far from getting married."

Chen Qingsheng emphasized, "I would rather stay single than go to Lotus Leaf. Second Brother, you don't need to warn me. Even Brother Feng said I have self-control."

"You have self-control?" Chen Qingguang's eyes said it all; his mistress was the worst of the three brothers.

"Brother Feng didn't say it directly; he was very tactful. He said that if so many matchmakers came to your door to propose marriage, you would have been sensible enough to agree long ago?"

“Me? I have plenty of self-control. What am I doing now? Your second sister-in-law’s body is barely cold, and she’s still in mourning for her parents. If I were to remarry, it would be disloyal to your second sister-in-law and unfilial to my parents.”

Chen Qingliao said, "Qingguang, if you can remarry and continue the Chen family line, your parents in heaven will be at peace, and Meifeng will be happy for you. It would be a great disrespect to you and Xiaosan'er if the Chen family line were to end."

Chen Qingliao spoke firmly and resolutely, “I was married to Meifeng for more than ten years. If I remarry less than a year after her death, I would be unrighteous and heartless. How can I face people after that?”

His words didn't move the eldest son of the Chen family, but they touched the youngest son. He sighed inwardly at the affection between his second brother and his deceased sister-in-law, and praised his second brother for his loyalty and righteousness.

The next day, as soon as it was light, the hardworking Chen family members were already up having breakfast.

Just then, a knock came at the door. Yu Hua was the first to change her expression. Chen Qingsheng shrank back in his chair and secretly stared at his sister-in-law. Everyone knew who was knocking on the door.

Yu Hua threw down her spoon and said angrily, "These persistent matchmakers are more troublesome than plasters and more annoying than flies. You can't even shoo them away with a broom. It seems that you have to use a knife to deal with these kinds of people."

Yu Hua stood up, and the chair behind her crashed to the ground. Chen Qingguang quickly got up and helped his sister-in-law up. "Sister-in-law, there's no need to use a knife. It was Cheng Feng's idea for the matchmakers to come. I'll go out and send them away. Please calm down."

As soon as the gate opened, Zhu Hongniang appeared first, holding a red round fan in her hand. Upon seeing Chen Qingguang, she poked him on the forehead with the fan. She swayed as she walked, forcing Chen Qingguang into the courtyard.

Following closely behind was the infamous Liu Huashe.

And so, the two matchmakers entered the Chen family in a perfectly legitimate manner.

Chen Qingguang, looking flustered after failing to get things done, said hurriedly, "Two ladies..."

"Who are you calling 'elder sister'?" Zhu Hongniang lightly poked Chen Qingguang's forehead with her red fan and scolded, "We're about the same age, you can just call me Hongniang."

Do I even need to introduce them? Four matchmakers used to loiter around their front door every day, but today it's just two of them who got let in by Chen Qingguang. His sister-in-law is going to scold him soon.

Upon hearing this, Yu Hua rushed out of the dining hall, holding a broom in her hand, looking ready to fight. "Our youngest son won't marry He Ye. Go back and tell He Ye to give up on that idea."

Liu Huashe walked up to Yu Hua with his chest puffed out, a smile already forming on his lips before he even spoke. "Butler Yu Hua, judging by the grand entrance you've made, do you think we're some kind of plague? Does our arrival mean we're here for no good reason? Let's put aside Qing Sheng and He Ye's marriage for now and talk about your Qing Guang's marriage."