The general's eldest daughter has a spatial ability

Chapter 329 A hefty sum to secure a matchmaker

Madam Dong glanced towards the door, and Dong Yong, understanding, took the basin from her hands. The two of them tiptoed into the courtyard.

Upon entering the courtyard, Dong Yong eagerly asked, "Mother, how did Xiao Qi react to what you said?"

Madam Dong smiled and nodded, patting Dong Yong's hand: "The Princess Consort is truly a divine physician, and she is also incredibly insightful. I repeated what the Princess Consort taught me to Xiao Qi, and I saw Xiao Qi's eyelashes flutter!"

So, Xiao Qi really can hear what we're saying. She really is, as the Princess said, just avoiding waking up; she's not actually sick.

Dong Yong breathed a sigh of relief after hearing his mother's words. As long as Xiao Qi wasn't really sick, that was good. As long as Xiao Qi could wake up, he would comfort her with kind words and explain the reasons behind it to her.

A woman's chastity is never hidden beneath her skirts, especially since she wasn't defiled by that father and son; at most, it was just teasing. I believe Xiao Qi will eventually understand!

"My son, don't worry. Since the princess said she can wake up Xiao Qi, she will definitely wake up Xiao Qi. We just need to listen to the princess's instructions."

But you must promise your mother that after Xiao Qi wakes up, you will treat her as before. You cannot hold a grudge against Xiao Qi because of the incident where she was teased. As a woman, there are many things you cannot do.

If your husband doesn't believe you anymore, then you really have no way out. And think about it, Xiao Qi ran away from home for you, and now she's been removed from the family register by your good father-in-law.

She vowed never to acknowledge him again, and now she's homeless. A woman has gone to such lengths for you; we can't be heartless ingrates and betray Xiaoqi's sincere heart.

"Mother, do you think your son is that kind of person? I have seen everything Xiaoqi has done for me and I remember it all."

Previously, the son felt that there was no longer a path to success through the imperial examinations, but he also thought about working hard to give Xiaoqi a good life, at least enough to ensure she had enough to eat and wear.

But now, thanks to the appreciation of the Prince and Princess, their son has a chance to succeed in the imperial examinations. The son will study hard, firstly to repay the Prince and Princess for their kindness in raising him, and secondly to live up to Xiao Qi's sincere feelings and the expectations of his parents.

The son must become a superior person so that Xiaoqi will not regret her choice and can give her parents a good life. Xiaoqi has no relatives left to rely on, and from now on, her son will be her support.

Whether we live in wealth and glory in the future or are penniless in the present, our son will only ever have Xiaoqi as his wife, and will never betray her!

"Well said! I was right about you! As the old saying goes, 'He who mistreats his wife will never have any wealth, while he who loves his wife will prosper!' This is a principle that most men rarely understand!"

"I expect you to keep your word. I've already made arrangements here, and I'll send someone to inform you in advance. All you need to do is cooperate with the act."

"Thank you, Your Highness. I will certainly live up to your expectations. After Xiao Qi wakes up, I will study even harder, hoping to one day pass the imperial examination with flying colors and become a useful person to serve Your Highness and repay the great kindness of Your Highness and Princess Consort today." After saying this, Dong Yong knelt down and bowed deeply to Nangong Li.

Nangong Li helped Dong Yong up: "No need for such formalities. The most important thing right now is to wake up your fiancée as soon as possible so that you can continue your studies in peace."

In truth, Nangong Li silently thought to himself: "Now that your Xiao Qi is awake, I can finally go find my Seventeenth. If it weren't for my promise to Seventeenth, I wouldn't bother with you two at all." However, considering that Dong Yong seemed like a promising talent, he decided to give him a hand. Besides, Dong Yong was a loyal and righteous person, which he quite admired.

Nineteen arrived at Wangjia Village and immediately saw a two-courtyard house at the village entrance. This must be the legendary village tyrant, Matchmaker Wang's house.

Nineteen stepped forward and knocked on the door. A strong male voice came from inside: "Coming! Coming."

A moment later, a middle-aged man opened the door. Seeing Nineteen standing there, he looked him up and down and said with a grin, "Young man, what brings you here?"

Nineteen stepped forward and bowed: "Uncle, is this Wang the matchmaker's house? Is Wang the matchmaker at home?"

Upon hearing that Nineteen was looking for Matchmaker Wang, the man was overjoyed and opened the door: "Yes! Yes, this is Matchmaker Wang's house. Please come in, please come in. She's home, she's home."

He turned and shouted into the doorway, "Old woman, we have a customer!"

"Oh, here they come! Where are they? Let this old woman take a look."

Nineteen saw a red "flesh ball" rolling towards her. It wore a large red flower, a matchmaker's signature accessory, on its head, had a gaping maw with lips painted as if it had eaten a dead child, and blush on its cheeks.

Nineteen quickly took a step back and patted her chest. Luckily, she had eaten breakfast early, otherwise she would have thrown up.

When Wang the matchmaker arrived at the door, she shoved the middle-aged man aside and saw Nineteen. She circled Nineteen and exclaimed, "Tsk! Tsk! Tsk! It's been so long since I've seen such a handsome young man!"

"Young master, what brings you to me, Matchmaker Wang? Have you taken a fancy to a girl and wish to have this old woman propose marriage on your behalf?"

Nineteen suppressed the urge to vomit and smiled at the 'red flesh ball'. She said to Matchmaker Wang, "It's not that I've taken a fancy to any girl, it's that my young lady has her eye on someone. There are girls in the village ahead who are interested in her. She wants to ask Matchmaker Wang to act as a matchmaker. If it goes well, my young lady is willing to pay this amount as a reward!" Nineteen then stretched out a hand.

"Five taels? I, Wang the Matchmaker, have never failed in my matchmaking. If any girl or boy in the surrounding villages takes a fancy to you, as long as the reward is right, I can definitely help your daughter marry a good husband. The reward should be at least ten taels of silver. Five taels is really too little."

Matchmaker Wang twirled her fingers again: "But isn't five taels a bit too little? Tell me the truth, is it that your young lady isn't good-looking? Or is it that the man isn't willing?"

"Oh, right! This Dong Yong you mentioned, he's a tenant farmer at the hot spring resort up ahead. I vaguely remember hearing about him. He has a fiancée who was apparently harassed by the greedy son of a man, and afterwards she fell seriously ill and is now half-dead. Tell your wife about it; as the saying goes, know yourself and know your enemy!"

"It's fifty taels!" Nineteen said calmly.

"what?"

"Fifty taels?"

Both the matchmaker and the middle-aged man exclaimed in surprise. The matchmaker took another step forward. Nineteen took a half step back: "Mother Wang, please move a little further away from me. I'm allergic to face powder."

When Wang the matchmaker heard what Shijiu said, she took two steps back and said, "Fine! Fine! Fine! This old woman will stand here and say it: how much did you just say your young lady would give if the matter was settled? Fifty taels?"