Pampered by the Toughest Man After Divorce
Chapter 1280 - 1102: Xiao’ai, Dabao, Xiaobei

Chapter 1280: Chapter 1102: Xiao’ai, Dabao, Xiaobei

Xia Dabao simply went back inside the house, but did not close the door, just listening at the doorway.

Nan Feng continued to ask, "Matchmaker Wang, what did you just say about that young fellow from the neighboring village? Have they taken a fancy to our Dabao as well?"

"It’s a pig farmer from the neighboring village," said the matchmaker, "But they’re no small household— their pig farm is quite large, with dozens of pigs. The pork is sold wholesale to some people in the city. They can make quite a bit of money in a year, and there are several hired workers at home, so they’re not looking to marry someone just to work. They, well, want someone who can read and write, to benefit future generations."

Nan Feng, however, did not look down on pig farming. The family raised pigs, she grew lychees—one in animal husbandry and the other in horticulture; the two were quite a match indeed.

So Nan Feng simply conversed a bit more, "Can their son read and write? How old is he?"

"He knows a bit, studied in a private school for a few years, about sixteen or seventeen years old now, I reckon. It’s said that he has very high standards. He’s not interested in many girls from the village, hence he entrusted me to look outside. I’ve met that young master before, a handsome chap, with a square face and big ears, at a glance you can tell he’s a man of good fortune."

"Square face and big ears?" asked Nan Feng, imagining the likeness of Li Kui in her mind.

"Yes, that’s a rare and fortunate facial feature, a sign of longevity. As soon as their family mentioned wanting to find a literate lady with some exposure to the world, I immediately thought of Abao. If Abao marries into their family, she won’t have to work every day. Managing the accounts will be enough. It’s just that..."

"Just what?" Nan Feng asked.

"It’s just that their family has always had only one child per generation, and they’ve made it clear they want a son," Matchmaker Wang said with a smile, "But that’s not too excessive a request, is it? In today’s times, which family doesn’t want a son?"

"And if a son is not born?" Nan Feng asked again, with a decision already forming in her heart.

As a modern individual, she knew that the sex of the baby wasn’t determined by the woman, and actually, many factors depended on the man.

"If they don’t have a son, they might take a concubine, I suppose? After all, theirs is considered a wealthy household. But they’ve said that taking a concubine would only be for the sake of bearing a son— the status of the principal wife would remain unshakable!" Matchmaker Wang guaranteed, patting her chest.

Nan Feng then smiled, "Matchmaker Wang, this is one point our family cannot agree to. Abao is my treasure, and I hope the man she marries would only be good to her. It’s all well and good to say that the principal wife’s status is unshakable now, but as you know, men are often not resolute in their intentions. If the concubine makes him happier, he might transfer his affections, so let’s forget about this match."

"This, this..." Matchmaker Wang was clearly in a difficult position, "But amongst these neighboring villages, the pig farming family is indeed the best prospect. And I know your family has high standards, but if you don’t consider this one, I’m afraid Dabao’s marriage might be delayed."

Nan Feng smiled and shook her head, "That’s alright, Abao is still young; she’s not in a hurry to get married. We’ll wait and see."

"So, Lady Nan Feng means to say that the man Dabao marries must not take a concubine, nor serve the parents, and furthermore, must treat all children equally?" Matchmaker Wang exclaimed, "My dear Nan Feng, let alone Peach Blossom Village, I doubt you’d find such a deal even in the whole of Fengjing County! You’re making things tough for an old woman like me."

Nan Feng responded with a smile, "I also hope that Abao will find her ideal husband soon, but I believe more in fate. If it’s not meant to be, then it’s fine for her to marry a year or two later."