freenovelworld Chapter 393 Matchmaking
Chapter 393 Matchmaking
Ling'an Temple is not the territory of Qin Huiyin and her daughter. Even though they know that these people have ulterior motives, they still have to entertain them.
She greeted them with a smile, greeted Gong Qianyue and Zhu Hongxiu, and also exchanged greetings with Zhu Jingxuan.
Zhu Jingxuan would glance at her from time to time, and when she looked at him, he would quickly turn his face away, facing her with only the other half of his face that was intact.
"The vegetarian food at Ling'an Temple is pretty good. Have you tried it, sister?" Zhu Hongxiu asked.
"I tried it. I was worried I wouldn't be able to get used to the food these past few days, but after trying their vegetarian food, I finally understand why Ling'an Temple has become a Buddhist holy place favored by nobles."
Gong Qianyue joked, "You nobles come here to cultivate, not to suffer. There are so many temples in the capital, why is Ling'an Temple the most popular? There must be a reason for that."
Zhu Hongxiu asked, "Where do you live? Let's go, we're closer so we can talk."
"How many days do you want to stay?" Qin Huiyin pretended not to know the other party's intention.
"That's right. Grandma is old and in poor health. My brother and I want to pray for her, so we plan to come here to eat vegetarian food, chant Buddhist scriptures, and copy prayer sutras. As for the younger sister of the Gong family... you know."
Zhu Hongxiu gestured towards Qin Huiyin, as if everyone understood what was going on.
Qin Huiyin certainly knew Gong Qianyue's feelings. She hadn't even attended the matchmaking party Zhu Hongxiu had arranged, her heart entirely focused on Tang Yichen. Zhu Hongxiu hinted at her, suggesting she help put in a few good words for Tang Yichen, and that it would be even better if they could be brought together.
But this person really can't be her sister-in-law.
Besides the fact that Tang Yichen was not interested in her, the more important thing was that he was not to her liking. In her eyes, Tang Yichen should be matched with a girl who truly loved him, was less calculating, and had fewer tricks.
Even if the other party has ulterior motives, they are only for others, not for the person next to him. This Gong Qianyue is different. She may have some sincerity towards Tang Yichen, but she is more likely to weigh the pros and cons.
Qin Huiyin pretended not to understand and led them into Ling'an Temple. Of course, there would be a monk to receive them, and she only needed to be a decoration nearby.
She wanted to avoid them, but they were all coming for her, so she couldn't avoid them. Rather than avoiding them and blatantly offending others, it was better to accept the attack calmly.
"Sister Qin, my family sent a matchmaker to your house that day, which was a bit abrupt. To be honest, I didn't expect my family to have such an arrangement. However, I really like you, and it would be great if you could become my sister-in-law." Zhu Hongxiu took Qin Huiyin's hand and said in a low voice, "Your family rejected this marriage, and my brother was very sad. This time he came to Ling'an Temple to heal his wounds. I just didn't expect that we were so destined to meet here. It shows that there is a destiny in the dark, and even God can't bear to see it, and he doesn't want to let a good match be missed."
"Sister, you are so frank that I feel a little embarrassed. When I saw you just now, I was worried that you would come to settle the score with me! I thought how angry you must be, and you actually chased me to the temple to settle the score. But when I think about it carefully, it's not right. The temple is a place for meditation. Even if you want to fight or scratch, you shouldn't come here to offend the Buddha." Qin Huiyin smiled and covered her mouth, "As for the matter of proposing marriage, we are all women and we should know that we can't make the decision ourselves. Of course, I'm not blaming my mother for this, but our family has such rules. Neither I nor my sister will get married at this age. My mother can't bear to let us get married, so she won't arrange a marriage for us within two years. Even after two years, even if we get married, we will stay for another two years."
"Mr. Zhu is the eldest son, and his status is related to the family's honor. He must get married and build a career early. He is of noble status, and only a noble lady from an aristocratic family can match him. I grew up in the countryside, and the most I have seen in the world is the clouds in the sky. How can I withstand the vulgar things in the backyard of this aristocratic family? Please spare me, I dare not think too much."
After saying so much, there is only one meaning, that is, find another good partner as soon as possible and don't set your sights on me.
Zhu Hongxiu smiled faintly: "Sister, why do you have to belittle yourself? You can manage such a big business, so a small inner house is like a piece of cake to you, right?"
Qin Huiyin: "..."
This is the first time I discovered that this overly capable character also has its troubles.
She tried to belittle herself but no one believed her.
"Young master, these two rooms are ours, right?" Zhu Hongxiu asked the little monk who led the way.
"Yes, donor."
"Where is the place where we listen to the sutras and worship Buddha?" Zhu Hongxiu asked, "First, take us to find the way, so that we don't get lost. Sister Gong, please come with me! I'm scared to go alone."
Qin Huiyin: "..."
Gong Qianyue and Zhu Hongxiu's intentions are too obvious.
Only Zhu Jingxuan was left at the scene, and it was obvious that he wanted them to be alone.
Zhu Jingxuan was a little restrained, but he did not back down when facing Qin Huiyin.
He first bowed deeply to her and said, "I'm sorry for what happened before."
Qin Huiyin said calmly, "Mr. Zhu, you are too serious. Where did you get that from?"
Zhu Jingxuan said seriously, "I was deeply impressed by you in the bamboo house before, and I painted your portrait when I got home. I don't know why, but I just...felt a sudden emotion. My family elders learned about this, and that's why I rashly came to propose marriage. Miss Qin, I truly admire you. If you can fulfill my wish, I promise that I will only have you in this life and will never take a concubine."
"I know that I am ugly, and the girl is as beautiful as a fairy. I am definitely not worthy of her. This is my only feeling, and the heaven and earth can bear witness to it, and the sun and the moon can testify to it." Zhu Jingxuan said this with a red face.
Qin Huiyin's heart softened, and she said very seriously: "Although what I said just now was an excuse, it was also the truth. My children will not get engaged so early. However, there is another more important point, that is, our children will only marry or marry someone they like. I have no admiration for you, so there is no such fate. I hope you can forgive me."
"Miss, do you have someone you like now?" Zhu Jingxuan asked anxiously.
Qin Huiyin didn't want to lie, but she decided to tell a small lie now. After all, it was really troublesome to deal with suitors.
"Yes." Qin Huiyin blushed, and she put on her best acting skills ever. "It's just that I'm too young. He's waiting for me to grow up. We'll get engaged in two years."
Zhu Jingxuan was struck by lightning.
His face was pale and he looked at the girl in front of him blankly.
Is he still late?
This is the first time in twenty years that I've fallen in love, and the first time that I understand what lovesickness is. Is this the end?
"No, you said the engagement would be in two years, so I still have a chance." Zhu Jingxuan said, "Two years is a long time, and there are many possibilities."
Qin Huiyin: "..."
So, she acted in vain?
Perseverance is a good quality, but you should not be obsessed with this.