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Madam Yao's expression changed slightly. She glared at Yao Ling with a look of reproach in her eyes, secretly annoyed at her daughter's recklessness. She hurriedly smiled and tried to smooth things over: "Fourth Madam, children are ignorant and curious about everything they hear. Let's continue talking about the marriage proposal."

"Of course. Today we are mainly talking about the children's marriages." Cheng Hui smiled and nodded, then pulled Xie Wanxing to her side and touched her head.

This Miss Yao is already married, but she still says that children are ignorant. Cheng Hui found it funny but didn't say anything more. She just brought Xie Wanxing here to show them what a child is.

The matchmaker keenly sensed that the atmosphere might be getting distorted, so she quickly stood up again, cleared her throat, and resumed her cheerful look.

"Since this matter has been settled," the matchmaker said, pulling out a gift list from her sleeve and handing it to Xie Songbai with both hands, "Master Xie, this is the betrothal gift list that the Yao family has prepared for the eldest daughter of the Xie family. Please take a look."

Xie Songbai took the gift list and unfolded it slowly. He saw that the betrothal gifts listed on it were dazzling. It was really a face-giving act. He would not use the betrothal gifts as crudely as those from country families just because he was marrying a country girl. Xie Songbai's expression looked better and he handed the gift list to Qian beside him. Qian looked at it and showed surprise in her eyes.

Qian said, "Mrs. Yao is very thoughtful."

Madam Yao said, "I value Rou'er, so I will naturally do my best in the betrothal gifts."

Then Mrs. Yao asked the servant to take out an exquisite brocade box, which the matchmaker helped to open. Inside was a pair of warm jade pendants with exquisite dragon and phoenix patterns carved on them. The dragon was dancing in the clouds and the phoenix was perched on the branches. The craftsmanship was exquisite and the designs were lifelike.

"This pair of jade pendants is a Yao family heirloom. I brought them here today as a token of my love. The dragon pendant is for Dalang, and the phoenix pendant is for Rouer. May the two of them be as harmonious and happy as these dragon and phoenix jade pendants, and never be separated."

Qian carefully took the phoenix pendant and put it away, saying, "We will keep it safe and let Rou'er wear it when she gets married."

Mrs. Yao said, "We've hired the most famous fortune teller in town and picked an auspicious date, the sixth day of the first lunar month, two months from now. What do you think, my in-laws?"

Old Lady Shen sat in the hall and listened for a while before finally speaking: "Isn't this day coming too soon?"

Madam Yao was slightly startled, her smile froze for a moment, but she quickly recovered and explained, "Madam, this date was predicted by a fortune teller. He said it's a rare auspicious day. The yin and yang of heaven and earth are in harmony, and the five elements are mutually beneficial. It's extremely good for the couple's fortune after marriage. If the two children get married on this day, their future will be smooth sailing. Moreover, we also hope to facilitate this auspicious event as soon as possible so that the two children can get married soon."

Cheng Hui felt that Madam Yao was really eloquent. She wanted to agree to what she said, but Xie Songbai and the others naturally couldn't resist it.

As expected, after Xie Songbai and Qian exchanged a glance, Xie Songbai slowly said, "Since this is an auspicious day carefully selected by the fortune teller, and it has such a good meaning, we will accept it."

Since Xie Rou's parents had said so, Old Lady Shen naturally wouldn't say anything more.

Seeing the harmonious atmosphere, matchmaker Deng smiled from ear to ear. "This really couldn't be better! This perfect pair of children will surely live a happy and prosperous life together. They've chosen such an auspicious day. The couple will love each other so much. Who knows, it won't be long before Madam Yao has a big, fat grandson in her arms!"

After exchanging pleasantries, the Yao family members rose to take their leave, gradually drifting away amidst a flurry of polite farewells. After seeing the Yao family off, the Xie family members quietly returned to their rooms. The festive and lively atmosphere, previously associated with the marriage proposal, had now faded.

The yard was now filled with betrothal gifts sent by the Yao family. Cheng Hui slowly stepped into the yard, her eyes swept over the betrothal gifts one by one, and then she raised her head and looked at the other people in the room who also looked unhappy, hesitating whether to speak.

In line with the principle of not interfering too much in other people's affairs, Cheng Hui decided to go into the house and sit down to listen to other people's opinions.

Old Lady Shen snorted softly, and said with a hint of disdain in her eyes, "I don't think this Yao family kid is here to ask for marriage. He's just standing there stupidly without even a smile. How can he ask for marriage like this? He looks so reluctant."

Qian said, "The matchmaker did say that the eldest son of the Yao family is quiet and reserved, and today he seems to be like that.

A hint of worry flashed through her eyes as she continued, "This marriage was discussed by both parties, and Rou'er is already seventeen. If we put it off any further, it would be difficult to find a suitable partner. Now that we've come to the stage of proposing marriage, the betrothal gifts have been received, and the date has been set, it's hard to go back on our word. I just hope he'll treat Rou'er well in the future."

Old Lady Shen said, "I think they're coming for the fourth brother."

After hearing what Old Lady Shen said, Xie Songbai frowned even deeper. He said to Cheng Hui with a guilty look on his face, "Sister-in-law, I made a fool of myself today."

Cheng Huidao waved his hand: "Brother, you are too kind."

Old Lady Shen had a look of dissatisfaction on her face. "That Yao Dalang is a scholar, but he couldn't get into Hanfeng Academy. I guess he heard about the fourth brother opening a cafeteria at the academy and wanted to try his luck there, but why hasn't he considered it? Our Lan Ge'er still has to take his own exams. With his status as the son-in-law of my uncle, how can he still open his mouth like that?"

Old Lady Shen grew increasingly agitated as she spoke. She looked at Xie Songbai and the others with a reproachful look in her eyes, then raised her voice and continued, "You're truly foolish. You thought the Yao family was a good family, so you just agreed without thinking. Now that you've agreed to a marriage proposal and sent a matchmaker to propose, how can we go back on our word? If Yao Ling hadn't asked that question today, I wouldn't have understood their intentions."

"Mom is right. It's all my fault for not considering this matter carefully. What should I do?" Qian was also wiping her tears.

"Mom, I am willing to marry into the Yao family." A soft voice sounded, and everyone turned to look, only to see Xie Rou appear at the door of the main hall at some point.

"I'm willing to marry into the Yao family," Xie Rou whispered again. She walked gracefully to Qian's side, gently took her hand, and said softly, "Don't worry, mother. There's nothing wrong with the Yao family. At least they've agreed to let me stay in the shop. You know, I love working in the shop every day. Being able to continue doing what I love is already very good for me."

Qian looked at her daughter with tears in her eyes, her lips trembling slightly. She wanted to say something but didn't know where to start. Seeing this, Xie Rou gently patted Qian's hand and continued, "Mother, how many of those who come to propose marriage nowadays are not here for Fourth Uncle? This is how the world is. Everyone wants to get some connections to gain some convenience for their family. Since these people are no different, in my opinion, the Yao family is at least a good family. They came to propose marriage today, with all the proper etiquette and generous betrothal gifts. And I also hid in the back and watched today. Although Yao Dalang seems to be aloof and quiet, there is nothing unpleasant about him."

Xie Rou, on the other hand, had thought it through clearly. She raised her head slightly, looked calmly at the others in the room, and continued, "Dad, Mom, Grandma, and Fourth Aunt, I know you're all worried that I'll be wronged if I marry. But marriage is inherently full of uncertainties. How can everything go as we wish? Since I've chosen to marry Yao Dalang, I will do my best to manage this relationship and adapt to life in the Yao family. If I really encounter any difficulties, I won't just swallow my anger. I will definitely find a way to resolve it."

Xie Wanxing was a little surprised. In the past, when she looked at this older sister, she only knew that she was gentle, spoke softly, and always had a faint smile on her face when she treated people.

However, today, after hearing what Xie Rou said, Xie Wanxing looked at her with new respect. It turned out that this elder sister who looked weak and vulnerable and spoke softly on weekdays was actually a tenacious person at heart. What was even more rare was her clarity of mind. She didn't seem like the kind of woman who would be trapped in love.