In my previous life, I killed my whole family. In my next life, I killed the royal family.

Qi Wan felt that Yuan Zhaodi was really pitiful. She was obviously old enough to get married, but her family didn't worry about her marriage. However, she was still being taught by her mother to stay with Yuan Pandde in order to make a name for herself in the Qi Mansion.

If she continues like this, her reputation will definitely be affected. Who can she marry in the future?

So Qi Wan decided to call Yuan Zhaodi to her courtyard, and then sincerely expressed her thoughts: "Cousin, you are already fifteen years old, and you reached the age of marriage a month ago. Have you ever thought about what to do next? If you continue to be at the mercy of your mother and stay with your sister like this, I'm afraid it will have a bad impact on your life."

After Qi Wan finished speaking, she looked at Zhaodi with bright eyes, wanting to hear her opinion first before deciding how to help her.

After hearing this, Yuan Zhaodi couldn't help but shed tears. She wiped her eyes with her hands and sobbed, "Cousin, I don't know what to do! My mother..."

She told Qi Wan the truth.

Zhaodi's father, Imperial Physician Yuan, had chosen a marriage partner for her. The doctor was also an imperial physician named He, who was young and promising, but his family background was a little poor. His family had been doctors for generations, and they had no mansion, farm, or shop.

Qi Yuehua looked down on him and cursed: "The He family has no family background and no looks. You might as well give your eldest daughter to a royal relative as a concubine instead of marrying him."

Doctor Yuan was too proud to argue with his wife, so the marriage was delayed.

Qi Yuehua taught her two daughters at home, "You must do everything you can to marry back to the Qi Mansion. It would be best if you marry into the eldest or second wife's house. They are powerful and wealthy."

Yuan Zhaodi knew her own limitations. She had neither looks nor family background, so how could she marry into the Qi family?

But her sister was young and completely listened to her mother's instigation.

Yuan Zhaodi wiped her tears and said, "Cousin, we have stayed in the Qi Mansion for too long. I am afraid we can't even be relatives. Why don't we ask my aunt to find a way to send us sisters back to the Yuan family?"

Qi Wan said indifferently: "Don't worry, your sister won't cause any big trouble."

Yuan Zhaodi twisted her handkerchief and said, "I want to go home."

Qi Wan nodded, "Alright, I'll send you back to the Yuan family in a few days."

She poured a cup of tea for her cousin and said earnestly: "Your future belongs to you, don't worry about your mother."

"Choosing someone like your father may not be a bad thing. Relatives will always help." Qi Wan said with a smile.

Yuan Zhaodi understood what her cousin said and couldn't help falling into deep thought.

She knew that if she chose to marry an honest and reliable man, then even though their life might not be rich, the Qi family would always lend a helping hand to help them through the difficulties.

"So what if I marry a poor man?" Yuan Zhaodi thought to herself, "As long as the couple work together, why should we worry about not having a good life?"

She remembered what her mother had said, asking her to become someone else's concubine and seek the position of the main wife. This behavior was too despicable, and she was unwilling to do so.

She firmly believes that with her own efforts and sincerity, she will be able to find her true happiness.

After Yuan Zhaodi made the decision, she put on a relaxed smile and sincerely wished, "I hope you can find a good partner soon, cousin."

Qi Wan pursed her lips and smiled, "I hope so too."

She changed the subject to a lighter one.

Qi Wan asked curiously, "Cousin, can you practice medicine and acupuncture?"

Yuan Zhaodi nodded, "Yes, my father taught me medicine and acupuncture since I was young. I can treat some simple diseases, such as colds and indigestion."

"My cousin is amazing." Qi Wan praised, "There are not many women who know medical skills."

Yuan Zhaodi blushed at the compliment and asked, "Really?"

"Really, I will hardly pass on my medical skills to my daughter." Qi Wan said.

"My father is so good to me." Yuan Zhaodi smiled happily.

She told Qi Wan about her experience of learning medicine. "When I was a child, my father asked me to memorize medicinal materials and prescriptions. He also took me with him when he saw patients and taught me how to feel their pulses. Gradually, I learned some simple diagnosis and treatment methods."

Qi Wan only understood after hearing her words.

When Yuan Zhaodi was studying medicine with her father, Qi Yuehua had been taking medicine to have a son after giving birth to her second daughter. She also had to be on guard against her husband having a mistress outside, so her mind was not on her eldest daughter.

Yuan Zhaodi did not learn Qi Yuehua's despicable tricks. Her character and personality were inherited from her father.

"My cousin is so lucky." Qi Wan secretly rejoiced.

The next day, Yuan Zhaodi sent her nanny back to the Yuan family to give the letter she wrote to her father.

When she went to pay her respects to the upper house, she quietly told Qi Wan, "Cousin, I have written a letter to my father, expressing my willingness to marry Dr. He. The engagement and marriage will be arranged by my grandmother."

Qi Wan praised her, "You did a good job, cousin."

She added with emotion: "We are young, and we have to learn to distinguish right from wrong and make the right decisions, but we always have to pay a price."

"My cousin is better than me." Yuan Zhaodi said, "If I didn't have my cousin's guidance, I would also be confused and don't know what to do."

Qi Wan teased, "Now that it's settled, cousin, you should calm down and embroider your wedding dress."

"I'll ask the servants to bring a piece of brocade for you to make your wedding dress later."

"No, no, my family will prepare it for me. I can't ask for my cousin's brocade."

"Don't reject my kindness."

"Thank you, cousin." Yuan Zhaodi was very touched.

Qi Wan waved his hands and smiled, "It's nothing."

In the morning, official matchmakers came to the Qi Mansion one after another, holding notices and introducing the families who commissioned them to act as matchmakers:

……

He Datong, the second son of the Minister of Rites, is already a fifth-rank official and has a bright future!

Qin Gaoming, the second master of Princess Daning's mansion, is a third-rank official in the Zongzheng Temple.

When Mrs. Pei, the wife of Qi, heard the matchmaker mention these two people, her eyebrows twitched a few times.

The young masters of these two families were the first to discuss marriage with the Qi family.

The two governments looked at each other and were both very satisfied.

But before long, both governments dismissed the marriage due to incompatibility of their horoscopes.

Minister He of the Ministry of Rites was questioned by the Prime Minister: "Why, the eldest daughter of the Qi family is not worthy of the son of a second-rank official like you?"

Minister He smiled awkwardly: "I am the Minister of Rites, so I am naturally concerned with etiquette. I heard that Miss Qi is not very polite and acts arbitrarily, so, old mother..."

"Got it!" The prime minister interrupted Minister He's excuse.

Prime Minister Pei was furious, and he secretly thought of finding an opportunity to transfer Minister He to the Ministry of Justice as Minister, because etiquette was useless there and violence was the norm there.

The marriage that was discussed with Princess Daning's mansion made the Qi family members feel upset whenever they mentioned it.

The Qi family was originally unwilling to marry into the princess's family.

It was because Princess Daning's father-in-law, Master Qin, was a general and had been friends with Master Qi for many years. It was Master Qin who insisted on marrying into the Qi family and invited the official matchmaker to propose marriage.

Mr. Qi said to his eldest son and his wife, "The Qin family has good rules. If a descendant does not have a child at the age of 30, the elders will take in a concubine and give birth to a child. There are very few families like this. You can find a match for Awan."

The two families met to discuss the marriage.

But Princess Daning heard the rumors and rejected the marriage on the grounds that their horoscopes were incompatible.

Now, for some unknown reason, the two governments have asked the official media to propose marriage again.

Such a family is complicated and inconsistent. No matter how high the family status is, Pei is unwilling to let her daughter marry into it.

Pei took out the invitations of the two people and without even looking at the horoscopes attached, she said bluntly to the official media, "The horoscopes of the two children are incompatible. Please tell them that 'the young master's fate is too noble, and my daughter cannot marry him.'"

These were the words the man used to refuse before, and now Pei has slightly changed them and is returning the original words.

He Dazui is good at speaking and has a very big mouth. When he smiles, the corners of his mouth can reach his ears.

Because of this, she was nicknamed "Big Mouth" and no one could remember her real name.

He Dazui smiled awkwardly, of course she understood what was going on.

He Dazui advised kindly: "Madam Qi, don't take the previous things to heart. Be patient for the sake of the children."

She added, "I have seen the young masters of these two mansions. They are the best. They have great family background and good character. It is difficult to find them if you miss them."

Mrs. Pei would not give up an inch in maintaining her daughter's dignity. She said, "I know your good intentions, but since we are not compatible, it would not be a good idea to force us together."

"Haha, that's right." He said with a big smile.

Zheng handed over a red envelope and a pair of silver earrings, "Please say something nice."

He Dazui took it with both hands and said, "It's my duty." On his smiling face, only his big mouth could be seen, no nose or eyes.