Farm Girl's Manor
Chapter 904 Matchmaker Visits (2)

Chapter 904: Chapter 904 Matchmaker Visits (2)

In the hall of the Mo Family, a middle-aged woman dressed in bright-colored clothing was enthusiastically praising the Cui family, as if the happiness that everyone in the world longed for was rushing towards the Cui family!

Mo Qingze listened expressionlessly to the matchmaker’s incessant flattery, and if not for his good self-control, he would have sent her away long ago.

On the other hand, Mo Yan was listening with interest, curious to see what kind of family Fan Meijiao had gone to great lengths to find for her.

But for such a family to just send a matchmaker over, either they didn’t value this marriage proposal or they were almost certain, believing that their offer would not be rejected. Either possibility was quite unsettling.

The weather in June was hot and oppressive, and the cicadas outside were crying out with exhaustive fervor, adding to the irritation.

The matchmaker’s lips were dry from talking, yet she couldn’t elicit even a single word of response from the real decision-maker. Her smile began to falter, but still considering the status of the father and daughter of Mo Family, she managed to say politely, "Champion Scholar, County Lord, the Cui family is a famously prominent World Family. Not to mention the accomplishments of their descendants, just their heritage alone is beyond what ordinary World Families can match. To marry into such a family, what more could one pick at?"

There’s a saying: "Iron-clad World Families, flowing-water dynasties." Though the Cui family doesn’t have a thousand years of heritage, they have five hundred. The ancestors of the Cui family had risen by following Emperor Taizu in conquering the world and establishing their fortune. The previous dynasty has been gone for over two hundred years, yet the Cui family still stands firm.

And to this day, they still receive the respect of Da Chu Royal Family. For ordinary people, the Cui family is unapproachable, but here sat a family that couldn’t care less for the auspicious marriage proposal presented to them, truly ignorant bumpkins!

Contempt filled the matchmaker’s heart, but her face remained highly respectful. If she managed to arrange this marriage, there would surely be many benefits to come. Even if she didn’t take any other business for a year, she wouldn’t have to worry about her family being left in the cold.

Mo Yan had heard of the Cui family; although they lacked the power of Wu An’s Mansion, their heritage greatly surpassed it, and they were an entity that even the Imperial Family respected. Naturally, they could not be underestimated, and it would not do to offend them recklessly.

Mo Yan kept her composure, but deep inside, she felt extreme irritation towards Madame Zhao and Fan Meijiao, who had brought about this trouble. She resolved to "repay" the grandmother and granddaughter for their "deep affection and cordiality" before turning her attention on how to deal with the Cui family situation.

She stole a glance at her father, saw that he had a gloomy expression, and apparently had no inclination to even feign interest. Mo Yan coughed slightly and realized she herself had to take care of the matchmaker, "The Cui family’s lineage is too distinguished, I’m afraid I am not worthy to climb to their height. Please go back and tell Old Lady Cui exactly that, and present my ’apologies’ on behalf of this County Lord."

With that, she took out a purse from her sleeve and handed it to the matchmaker, whose expression was growing less pleasant.

Seeing the bulging purse, a gleam of joy appeared in the matchmaker’s eyes, but she feigned refusal, "Oh my, I couldn’t bring about this good marriage match, how could I face taking the County Lord’s purse!"

Mo Yan’s smile grew even warmer, "It’s merely a little compensation for your hard work, it’s nothing much. Please accept it, and I must trouble you to make explanations to Old Lady Cui."

The matchmaker wasn’t foolish, and quickly grasped Mo Yan’s intent. She hesitated for a moment before accepting the purse. Weighing it discreetly, she estimated it to be about Ten Taels. Satisfied that her trip had not been in vain, she accepted it contentedly.

Seeing Princess Hejia watching her, the matchmaker hastily promised, "Rest assured, County Lord, I will convey your words faithfully. Old Lady Cui is a tolerant person, and I believe she will understand your sentiments."

Mo Yan smiled faintly, politely responding, "Then I must trouble you with this matter."

The matchmaker repeatedly stated her unworthiness and offered a few more compliments to Mo Yan before leaving the Mo Family residence, riding away on her little donkey.