sjar Chapter 106: Little 4's Marriage
Chapter 106: Little 4's Marriage
For a time, the Chen family became the focus of the entire Pingyang city.
After three days of the banquet, Chen Ruotong changed the plaque of Chen's house to Chen Mansion.
Overnight, the Chen family became part of the aristocratic circle in Pingyang Prefecture.
Manager He and Landlord Leng stayed in the Chen Mansion for a few days and did not leave. They were worried. Now that the Chen family had status and wealth, would they look down on their daughter? Would they choose a daughter of a noble with a high status as their daughter-in-law?
It happened that on this day, several matchmakers came to matchmake, especially those who matched Chen Dahai, and the ones they matched were all daughters of nobles in Dongcheng District. They all saw the advantage that Chen Dahai could inherit the title, but they didn't know that the title of old man Chen was only for this generation and would not be inherited.
Matchmaker Li naturally told Old Man Chen the reason why she was matchmaking for Chen Dahai again.
Matchmaker Li said, "I, an old woman, have no other intentions. I am just asking on behalf of the girl. I have no intention of sowing discord between the eldest son and the girl from the Leng family."
Old Man Chen said, "Matchmaker Li, please tell the matchmakers on my behalf that my eldest and second sons will be married on the tenth day of the tenth month. It is impossible for them to break off the marriage at this critical moment. The two wives are both good girls picked out of a hundred. Besides, my title is only for this generation and will not be inherited!"
Matchmaker Li conveyed Old Man Chen's intention to the other matchmakers, so there was no one left to matchmake for Chen Dahai and Chen Erjiang, but more people wanted to matchmake for the fourth young master Chen Guchuan.
After hearing what Old Man Chen said, Shopkeeper He and Landlord Leng felt relieved. They were considered a pair with such a good in-law, and both of them returned home contentedly.
Chen Ruotong was busy with the business of Huicui Building and Zhenpin Pavilion these days, and she also had to go to the two workshops on the farm to inspect the production. She had no time to pay attention to these things. She was busy like a top every day and was almost exhausted.
Several matchmakers entered Zhenpin Pavilion at the same time, looking for Mr. Chen Si.
Chen Ruotong didn't have time to deal with these matchmakers, but she couldn't offend them either, so she invited them for tea.
"My dear mothers-in-law and aunts, Guchuan is still young. He is only fifteen years old this year. It is not appropriate for him to get engaged too early. It will not be too late for you to arrange a marriage for him when he is eighteen years old!"
One of the matchmakers smiled and said, "Mr. Chen, men should get married when they are old enough, and women should get married when they are old enough. Mr. Chen is now of the right age to get married. We are also entrusted by someone to ask Mr. Chen what he thinks."
Chen Ruotong smiled and replied: "I appreciate your kindness, but Gu Chuan is still young and is currently focusing on his career development. He has not considered marriage for the time being."
The matchmakers looked at each other and exchanged glances. One of the older matchmakers spoke up and said, "Fourth Young Master, we understand that you are young and promising, but marriage cannot be delayed for too long. If there is a suitable woman, you may as well take a look at her first, and there is no need to rush to arrange a marriage."
Chen Ruotong thought: These matchmakers are really difficult to deal with, but what they said makes some sense. But she is a girl, and she is getting older. This marriage matter will prevent her from continuing to disguise herself as a man in ancient times! She can only take it one step at a time, and everything will work out when the time comes!
She nodded and said, "Then we'll have to wait for a chance to watch it later. You've all worked hard today, so I'll ask my servants to prepare some small gifts as a token of my gratitude for your kindness!"
Seeing Chen Ruotong being so polite, the matchmakers didn't know what to say, so they thanked her and left. Chen Ruotong looked at their backs as they left, shook her head helplessly, and turned around to continue busying herself.
Now it is August, the weather is fine and the sun is warm. It is a good time to harvest rice and dry it in the sun.
Old Man Chen, Chen Jianshu, Chen Dahai and others led the tenant farmers to rush to harvest grain in various villages, for fear that the autumn rain would delay the harvesting and drying of the grain.
Old Mrs. Chen and Zhang were busy making cans in the canning workshop. Old Mrs. Chen was like a big boss, wearing a white coat and a white hat, with her hands behind her back, inspecting every corner of the workshop. If there was any dirt, she would immediately order the servants in charge of sanitation to clean it up in time.
The canning workshop was managed by her in an orderly, clean and hygienic manner.
Zhou Qian led Qi Qi and his team to produce hot and sour sauce and hot pot base in the chili workshop. In three or four days, the chili will be used up and the chili workshop can stop working. The tenant farmers who have no work can still go to the farm to work, so they are not afraid of losing their jobs and can still make money.
During the lunch break, the Chen family sat at the table eating and chatting.
The servants and tenant farmers set up an awning in the large open space outside, placed tables and chairs, and ate their meals.
The food was good, and after eating, you could rest for half an hour to gather your strength and continue working in the afternoon. The servants and tenants were quite content with such a master. The wages of 50 wen a day were provided with a meal, which was not available in the nearby farms.
Last year, the landlords of other manors were dissatisfied with Old Man Chen's actions and went to reason with him. But this year, they all shut up and dared not say a word, because he was a baron they could not afford to offend!
Old man Chen picked up a piece of pork, put it in his mouth and said, "Old lady, a few matchmakers came this morning to matchmake for Xiao Si'er. What do you think we should do? Xiao Si is growing up day by day, and her identity will be exposed one day. If it is not exposed, how can she get married in the future?"
There were only five people at the table, Old Man Chen, Old Lady Chen, Chen Jianshu, Zhang, and Chen Dahai. There were no outsiders. Old Man Chen, put his mind at ease, and quietly discussed with his family about Chen Ruotong's marriage. What should be done?
Old Mrs. Chen said, "What are you busy with? Xiao Si is only fifteen years old this year. He is still young, so there is no need to rush.
In another two years, maybe she will develop some new grain varieties and get rewards from the emperor. By then, our family's status will be even higher, and Xiao Si's business will grow bigger and bigger.
Even if his identity is exposed, others would not dare to gossip about him. Maybe they would even rush to marry Xiao Si!
Besides, I think Qiao Zien is pretty good, and will definitely have a promising future. They have a good relationship, and with him around, are you still worried that Xiao Si won't be able to get married?
When Xiao Si puts on women's clothes, she will look so cute, won't she bewitch that brat to bits? "
Chen Jianshu also said, "Mom, what you said makes sense. Dad, don't worry about it. With Xiao Si's ability, how can he stay at home?"
The words of Old Lady Chen and Chen Jianshu gave Old Man Chen a reassurance. He was no longer anxious and felt happy. If the matchmaker came again, he would tell Xiao Si to build a career first and then get married.
Qiao Zien knew about the matchmaker going to Chen's house to propose marriage. He was extremely anxious, fearing that Chen Guchuan would agree to the blind date and then get engaged. Wouldn't Qiao Zien's sweetheart be snatched away? How could this be possible? He had to strike first!
He had to find out what the Chen family had to say and see what Chen Guchuan's attitude was. Guchuan once said that he would live alone in this life and would not get married. Let's see if he still kept his word.