The Little Lucky Girl.

"Wenbo! You're not a kid anymore. Isn't it time for you and Qin Shuang to get married?" Old Mrs. Wang put down her needlework and looked up at her grandson standing beside her, her eyes filled with concern and eagerness. Time is unforgiving, and she longed to see her grandson get married and start a family soon, so that she could feel at ease.

"Grandma, I was just about to tell you about this! Dad and Mom are not in Sujia Village, and Dad is busy with state affairs all day long. We have to rely on you to make decisions on all the big and small matters at home. Qin Shuang and I have been together for a long time, and our feelings have grown deeper. Qin Shuang's father also approves of me. I can only ask you to find a matchmaker to propose marriage to the Qin family!" Su Wenbo said, with a shy blush on his face, but the determination in his eyes did not diminish at all.

"Okay, I'll talk to your grandfather about it!" Old Wang stood up quickly, holding her waist and walked into the house. Su Wenbo hurried to follow and helped his grandmother open the door.

"Old man!" Old Wang called out to Old Man Su, who was dozing on a recliner. Old Man Su started, opened his eyes, saw his wife and grandson, and sat up straight. "Old woman, what's the matter?"

"I see Wenbo is already quite old, and his father and mother are not in Sujia Village! Wenbo and Qin Shuang get along well, and Qin Shuang's father approves of Wenbo! I want to arrange a marriage for Wenbo!" Old Wang chattered. As Old Man Su listened, a smile gradually appeared on his face. He nodded, "Okay! We must hurry up and arrange our grandson's lifelong event."

"Well, I'll find an auspicious day and ask a matchmaker to propose!" Old Wang made the decision. "Okay!" Old Man Su also agreed.

Old Wang was impatient, and within a few days, after making numerous inquiries, she contacted the county's famous matchmaker, Liu. Liu was a prominent figure in the county, her eloquence having brokered countless successful marriages. When she heard the proposal was for Su Wenbo and County Magistrate Su, she immediately agreed, even promising to see the matter through to the best of her ability.

On the day of the proposal, the Su family was already busy preparing before dawn. The courtyard was filled with the eight essential gifts for the proposal: neatly stacked rolls of colorful cloth, smooth and thick to the touch, carefully selected from the city's largest silk shops. The gift money was placed in a carved wooden box, its lid adorned with a gleaming brass lock, a symbol of the Su family's sincerity. Even more dazzling were the various jewelry items: gold bracelets, jade hairpins, pearl earrings, each one exquisitely crafted to add a touch of glamour to the Qin girl.

Su Wenbo, dressed in a well-dressed long gown and with his hair meticulously combed, followed Matchmaker Liu and a group of servants carrying gifts as they headed towards the Qin family. Along the way, neighbors watched the scene unfold, their eyes darting and whispers whispering about the proposed marriage.

When they arrived at the Qin family's house, Qin Shuang's parents were already waiting in the main hall. As soon as Liu the matchmaker entered, she began to talk non-stop: "Master Qin, Madam Qin, the Su family is very sincere about this marriage. Mr. Su is handsome and knowledgeable. He and Miss Shuang are a perfect match made in heaven..." These words made the two elders of the Qin family smile.

After exchanging pleasantries, the two sides began to exchange engagement cards. Su Wenbo carefully removed the engagement card from his sleeve and handed it over with both hands. Qin Shuang, blushing, also handed her engagement card to her parents, who then passed it on to the Su family. Looking at the two pieces of red paper with their birth dates inscribed on them, it was as if they could already foresee the happy days ahead for the two children. Ultimately, the two families set the wedding date for the eighth day of the ninth lunar month, a time neither too hot nor too cold, ideal for a wedding, and everyone was delighted.

Time flew by, and the wedding date was approaching. The Su family became increasingly busy, intensively preparing for the betrothal, determined to make the wedding a grand and dignified occasion. The date for the betrothal was carefully chosen, an auspicious date calculated by the county's most renowned fortune teller, hoping for a smooth and worry-free life for the couple.

That day, Su Wenbo rose before dawn, dressed meticulously. He had one important task on his mind: to hunt two wild geese. In this region, wild geese symbolize loyalty and fidelity. Bringing wild geese to a wedding is a gesture of supreme respect for the bride's family and a promise of unwavering loyalty to one's beloved. Su Wenbo, usually busy with official duties, rarely touched a bow and arrow, but for Qin Shuang, he borrowed a fine bow from an old friend and prepared a pot of sharp arrows.

He rode out of the city alone and headed straight for the reed marshes outside the city. At this time, the morning light was just beginning to shine, and the reeds rustled in the morning breeze, as if whispering blessings. Su Wenbo slowed down his horse and searched for the traces of wild geese with sharp eyes. After an unknown amount of time, a few geese calls were heard in the sky. He was refreshed and looked up, only to see a flock of wild geese flying slowly by in the shape of a "human". Su Wenbo quickly dismounted, drew his bow and shot arrows, but the geese were flying quite high, and the first arrow missed. He pursed his lips in annoyance, drew his bow again, his eyes full of determination. Perhaps because of his sincerity, the second arrow whistled out and accurately hit a wild goose, which fell with its wings flapping. With experience, it wasn't long before he also caught the second wild goose.

Su Wenbo joyfully carried the two wild geese back to the city. The Su family's betrothal procession was already ready to depart. Boxes of betrothal gifts were a dazzling array. Besides the usual silks, gold and silver jewelry, and generous gifts, there were also rare antiques and South China Sea pearls, sent by Su's father from the capital. Each item was priceless. Su Wenbo solemnly placed the wild geese at the front of the procession, symbolizing his unwavering love for Qin Shuang and leading the way.

The betrothal procession, accompanied by drums and gongs, marched towards the Qin family's residence in a bustling atmosphere. Qin Shuang had been waiting eagerly at home, clutching her handkerchief with a mixture of nervousness and excitement. When the procession entered the courtyard, Su Wenbo was the first to enter, holding a wild goose in his hand. He walked up to Qin Shuang's parents and said in a clear voice, "Uncle and Aunt, here is the wild goose. My feelings for Qin Shuang are evident to all. From now on, I will protect her for the rest of her life and never let her down." Qin Shuang's parents, seeing his sincere devotion, smiled from ear to ear and praised his thoughtfulness.

After accepting the betrothal gifts, the two families meticulously discussed the details of the wedding day, from the time of the wedding reception and the bridal sedan's route to the banquet menu and guest seating arrangements. Qin Shuang quietly pulled Su Wenbo aside and, blushing, whispered, "You've gone through so much trouble today, all for two wild geese. You must be exhausted, right?" Su Wenbo held her hand and smiled gently, "For you, I'm not tired at all. I just want to marry you soon." With the betrothal gifts complete, the highly anticipated wedding drew closer. A joyous atmosphere permeated Yun'an County, as everyone waited to witness the couple's sweet wedding.