How can someone travel through time and space and become a beggar?

Those with daughters brought them to try to get close to Xia Chu, while those without daughters of the right age took a liking to her. If there wasn't a successful Jinshi son-in-law, having a Jinshi sister as a daughter-in-law would be just fine. After all, they were family, so any connection was enough.

It was supposed to be a happy occasion, but everyone in the Wang family, young and old, looked tired.

Dong Xiaohuan was reluctant to close the braised meat shop in the end. Not only did she not close it, she also prepared more.

I'm so annoyed, don't I want to make a lot of money?

My son will be living in the capital permanently, so won't he need to save more money? I'm just not sure if houses in the capital are expensive, and renting a house all the time isn't very convenient. If it's not too expensive, I can have Zhang Zhou buy a small courtyard in the capital for the three of them, master and servant, to live in.

Once he becomes an official, he'll probably have to hire some servants. At least an old woman to cook and clean, right? Seeing how capable the housekeeper at Qingwu's house is, if Zhang Zhou could find one like her, wouldn't he have a lot less to worry about?

The more Dong Xiaohuan thought about it, the more she felt she didn't have enough money. With the intention of making money, she didn't mind the people talking too much. She answered what she could answer, and brushed off what she couldn't. After all, there were so many people and it was noisy, so it was normal that she couldn't hear.

This situation lasted for half a month, and the people who wanted to join in the fun gradually cooled down.

But the matchmaker from Lin'an still came to her house every few days. This fresh and hot Jinshi, unengaged, in his early twenties, young and promising! Who wouldn't be moved by this?

Unable to persuade Dong Xiaohuan, those seeking connections resorted to other tactics. They often brought their daughter to the braised meat shop and engaged her in conversation. They praised their child, both openly and covertly, but Dong Xiaohuan refused to relent. She accepted the praise from others, but when it came to marriage, she said it depended on the child's own wishes.

If this road is blocked, try another one.

On the way back from going out these days, Xia Chu would always meet some women or young men.

The woman would most likely try to get close to her, ask her about her preferences, or praise her son in a roundabout way.

Fang Lin was forced to come here by his mother, but when he saw the 'Jinshi sister', he suddenly became willing! His mother didn't say that this 'Jinshi sister' was so beautiful. Although she was out in the public eye and doing business, she was still beautiful!

As long as we get married in the future, it’s not a problem for me to help manage her shop reluctantly.

He straightened his clothes and said, "Bring me my fan."

The servant quickly presented it with both hands.

"How is it? Am I also handsome?" Fang Lin opened the fan with a snap and waved it gently in a self-righteous manner.

Unfortunately, he lacks the "jade" and "wind-like" qualities of a handsome man. He has a bamboo-like figure and some yellow spots on his face, making him look like a tree.

"Of course!" the servant said firmly, without blinking. In reality, he was thinking that his young master's appearance wasn't worthy of that pretty young lady. The difference was too great, especially when the young master stood with someone else. He looked a bit odd and mismatched. The servant lowered his head, unable to bear the sight.

"Miss Wang, I'm Fang Lin. Today is a beautiful day. Would you like to join me for a boat ride on the lake?" Fang Lin came forward, his eyes scanning Miss Wang's face. It was such a shame that he had never seen such a beautiful young lady in Lin'an before! "My family happens to have a pleasure boat."

"I don't want to. No, go away." Xia Chu refused three times in a row, moved sideways a few steps, and moved a little further away from the 'young man' who looked a little abnormal.

"Young Master, please respect yourself." Cuihua stepped forward to block Fang Lin's steps and said stiffly.

Fang Lin didn't want to give up. "Ms. Wang, don't be so quick to refuse. If you don't want to go boating, you can go hiking or wander around. I have a farm at home and a field of flowers..."

Zhao Huazhang had heard that Xia Chu had been harassed for the past few days, so he hurried back. Upon hearing this, he interrupted him and affectionately called Xia Chu by her name, "Xiao Chu!"

Most people would know that the two people are familiar with each other when they hear this address, and those who are more sensible would know that it is time to leave.

"Zhao Huazhang!" When Xia Chu saw Zhao Huazhang, it was as if he saw a savior.

Zhao Huazhang's heart softened when he saw her smile, and he was about to say something when he saw the man next to him, frowning and questioning, "Who are you? Why are you entangled in broad daylight?"

"You, who are you?" Fang Lin wanted to shout back, but seeing the tall figure of the other party, he felt timid. He thought that he had done nothing wrong, and this man's surname was Zhao, so he didn't look like a member of the Wang family. Fang Lin thought to himself, he didn't hear clearly what Zhao Huazhang said just now, and wondered if he had the same purpose as him.

He immediately asked back with hostility: "I just want to invite Miss Wang to go boating together, who are you?"

After saying this, he raised his head and chest, but when he saw the face and the gorgeous clothes opposite him, he suddenly felt shorter. It seemed that he had no chance.

"I won't go. Please go back, sir." Xia Chu refused again.

This time Fang Lin couldn't get entangled, and looking at others, and then looking at himself, he felt a little ashamed of himself for not knowing himself, so he could only leave with the servant in a huff.

"Why are you here?" Xia Chu looked at Zhao Huazhang and said happily.

Of course, I came here specifically to look for you, fearing that you might have been abducted. Of course, Zhao Huazhang only dared to think about it in his mind and said, "I just happened to be passing by."

Xia Chu was skeptical, but didn't investigate further. Ever since their last conversation, Zhao Huazhang had vanished after delivering a large gift. Xia Tian had returned mid-day, but hadn't seen Zhao Huazhang follow her around for meals. This had made her nervous for two days. She'd wanted to ask, but she was afraid Xia Tian would overthink things.

Thinking back to the last time, Xia Chu didn't know what to say. She had considered what Zhao Huazhang said, but Zhao Huazhang never showed up, so she turned around and put the matter aside.

Zhao Huazhang tilted his head to look at her arm. It was no longer in a sling, so she must be feeling much better.

"The medicine you gave me is very effective. It doesn't hurt anymore." Xia Chu moved her arm to show him.

After asking, Zhao Huazhang didn't know what to say. They both walked forward in silence. Cuihua felt that the atmosphere was strange, but as a maid, she couldn't say anything.

Zhao Huazhang endured the whole journey, and when he saw Yin Ge Garden, he knew that if he didn't say anything, he would leave. He took two steps forward and asked softly, "Xiao Chu, have you thought about what I said last time?" He had actually been here during this period, but then went back.

It wasn't a good idea to keep avoiding him. Xia Chu looked up at Zhao Huazhang. She met his gaze, which was filled with a gentle smile and admiration. Her face flushed, and she subconsciously turned her head away.

Cuihua took a few steps back and turned sideways.

"Xiao Chu..." Zhao Huazhang looked at her blushing cheeks, his heart warming, "Have you thought it through?"

"I thought about it," Xia Chu cursed himself for being useless and forced himself to meet that gaze.

It seems to be getting hotter...

She clasped her palms together and said, "I, I, don't want to get married so soon."

Is this a promise? Zhao Huazhang was ecstatic. "It won't be soon. After the three letters and six ceremonials, it will take at least a year."

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