After being jilted, the entire neighboring village was filled with deep regret.

Chapter 509 The Official Matchmaker of the Prefectural City

The group had lunch at the Pu family's house, and then said goodbye and left.

On the way, Su Tai and Shen Yi did not ask Lu Tong and his wife about their impression of Pu Tianci, and Tang Shi did not say much either.

The couple picked up Lu Xiang and left Shenjiazhuang.

On the way, Madam Tang remained troubled by Shen Yuezhang's marriage. "Husband, who do you think this influential person is that even Shen Yi wouldn't dare offend? Could it be someone from the prefectural city?"

Lu Tong pondered and shook his head, "Unlikely! But judging from their behavior, it doesn't seem like anything serious. Let's just wait and see! We'll know once Yue Zhang's marriage is settled!"

"What about my sister-in-law?" Tang was very conflicted.

She hadn't figured out how to deal with it before being hit.

Lu Tong remained calm and composed. "I think you're just blinded by your own involvement. Even the Shen family wouldn't dare offend them, so what would your sister-in-law dare to say? Don't make a fuss about this for now. Wait until the Shen family spreads the word before you explain to your sister-in-law. Do you think she'll make things difficult for you then?"

After thinking about it again, Tang realized that it made perfect sense.

"Alas! A family with a daughter is sought after by a hundred families. Yue Zhang is so outstanding, no wonder so many people are interested in her! In the end, it's just that the Tang family is not fortunate enough to have her!"

The couple were filled with regret.

Lu Xiang, standing to the side, was baffled. "Father, Mother, weren't you going to the Pu family to find a spouse for me? Why are you talking about Yue Zhang's marriage the whole time?"

Tang suddenly realized what was going on and excitedly pulled Lu Xiang aside to ask, "Did Yuezhang tell you about her marriage?"

Lu Xiang shook her head, "No! I guess it's not officially settled yet, so they're hesitant to bring it up!"

Mrs. Tang was inevitably disappointed and pondered, "We met Pu Tianci today. He is quite good-looking, well-mannered, and speaks eloquently. He is a cheerful person. Moreover, I saw that he was very affectionate towards the Shen family, so he should have a good relationship with the Shen family."

Last time I asked Madam Shen, and she also said that Pu Tianci was a good candidate, and that the boy was ambitious. He would be taking the imperial examinations in April, and if he really achieved excellent results, the marriage would be arranged.

After the Lantern Festival, an official matchmaker arrived in Lizhou Prefecture. She was accompanied by eight attendants and four maids, and she made quite a show of herself.

As soon as the group entered Shenjiazhuang, they introduced themselves and inquired about Shen Yi's family.

The entire village of Shenjiazhuang was alarmed.

Shen Ying looked at the villager who came to deliver the message with even greater surprise, "You said that the official matchmaker from the prefectural city came to the Shen family to propose marriage?"

"Yes! That matchmaker looks like a wealthy lady, unlike the matchmakers we usually see! If she hadn't claimed to be a matchmaker, I would have thought she was some kind of lady! You should go and take a look!"

Shen Ying and He Shi immediately ran to Shen Yi's house.

At this moment, the servants of the Shen family had already invited Matchmaker Chen into the main room.

According to the rules of the prefectural city, Chen the matchmaker's visit today was only for betrothal, mainly to propose marriage on behalf of Murong Jue.

That's why matchmakers are so good at talking. From the moment Chen the matchmaker entered the door, she kept saying rhyming and flattering things. She was especially good at praising Murong Jue, which really broadened Su Tai's horizons.

Compared to the matchmaker she hired when she got married, the difference in their abilities is immediately apparent.

Matchmaker Chen looked the Shen family over. To be honest, she was still in a daze and couldn't understand what Princess Huai'an saw in the Shen family that would make her come to propose marriage!
Regardless of what she was thinking, her professionalism was impeccable, and she didn't reveal it at all.

"Madam Shen, Young Master Murong is absolutely a perfect match for Miss Shen. If you agree, shall we proceed with the betrothal?"

Su Tai came to her senses, slowly lowered her eyelids, and bowed slightly, saying, "Thank you for your trouble, Madam Chen."

Matchmaker Chen's smile deepened, and she slowly said, "Since Madam Shen has agreed, I will come to inquire about your name again in three days. After the horoscopes are matched at the government office, I will formally come to present my betrothal gifts. Is that alright?" "Matchmaker Chen, do as you see fit."

The matchmaker was overjoyed and said many auspicious words.

Yu Mei, following Su Tai's instructions, presented a token of gratitude.

The matchmaker's maid took the call and added a few auspicious words.

Yu Mei saw the matchmaker and her entourage out, exclaiming in amazement, "Madam, I've truly seen something new! This matchmaker from the prefectural city is quite particular! And what she's wearing and accessorizing... tsk tsk tsk."

Chi Sanhua whispered, "The way she talks, it's so sophisticated. In all my years, I've never seen anyone as eloquent as her!"

Su Tai laughed, "Don't even mention you, I've never seen one either. The official matchmakers in the county town are indeed not as good as those in the prefectural city. No wonder the princess insisted on inviting someone from the prefectural city."

"Have Yu Dong go to Dongmen Village in a bit and inform the young lady's maternal grandparents to come over. Tell them that the young lady's engagement is in three days."

As they were talking, Shen Ying and Madam He arrived. As soon as they entered, they asked bluntly, "I heard someone came to propose marriage to Yue Zhang? And they're quite particular about it. Whose family is it?"

Su Tai invited them to sit down and pondered for a moment before saying, "They're from the capital."

Madam He gasped, "You two are willing to marry your child so far away? If you ask me, Lizhou has no shortage of good families! There are quite a few wealthy families in the prefectural city."

Shen Ying nodded in agreement, not to speak on behalf of others, but because she genuinely couldn't bear to see Shen Yuezhang marry so far away.

After all, they had watched the child grow up, and since Shen Yi had no elders, they were considered half of Shen Yi's elders.

At this moment, Madam Xu from Shenzhuang also arrived, and as soon as she entered the door, she couldn't wait to ask questions.

He quickly explained the situation.

Madam Xu was so shocked that her voice exploded, "Married far away? To the capital? You, you, you, you really infuriate me! Our family lacks nothing now, is Shen Yi so desperate for a promotion that he doesn't care about the life or death of the child!"

I heard from Big Dog that those wealthy families in the capital aren't easy to deal with. We're living a good life now, why insist on marrying our child so far away? Not everyone is as lucky as Shen Tian!

Shen Tian is a prince's concubine and is very favored. Xu Shi heard all this from Huang Xinghua. She was envious, but she had no other thoughts. After all, in a place like theirs, it was already remarkable to produce a girl like her in a hundred years.

Shen Zhuang nodded repeatedly, his eyebrows almost falling off from worry. "Is there any way to turn this around?"

Su Tai shook her head.

Xu clutched her chest, swaying precariously, wailing and lamenting as if Shen Yi and Su Tai had done something utterly unforgivable to the child.

Following Su Tai's signal, Yu Mei and the others quickly stepped forward to help Xu Shi up.

"Madam, please calm down. Things are not as you think. It's just that the other party is in a high position and has great power. My master and mistress cannot afford to offend them. Fortunately, the eldest daughter is willing to accept this marriage."

Since the formal betrothal ceremony had not yet taken place, Yu Mei dared not reveal her identity as the Princess of Huai'an.

These words, when heard by Madam Xu, meant that Shen Yuezhang had compromised to protect the Shen family, and she cried even harder.

Shen Yuezhang heard the crying and came over from the backyard with her maid.

When Xu saw her, she hugged her tightly and cried as if she were her precious darling, her tears soaking her clothes.

This gave Su Tai a real headache.