Chapter 582 - Chapter 582: Chapter 582: Xiaobeis Confession_1 (1/2)
Chapter 582: Chapter 582: Xiaobei’s Confession_1
Madam Xu was, in many respects, a very traditional person. She had little expectation for Wei Ruo, but for her own son, she hoped he could start a family and carry on the family line in a timely manner.
“Indeed, he’s not young anymore, but this matter depends on Brother Xiaoyong’s thoughts. If he doesn’t want to get married, we can’t force him,” Wei Ruo said.
“Well, this problem is manageable. A while ago, I asked him once, and he said he wanted to get married,” Madam Xu replied.
Hearing this, the expression on Xiumei at the side changed a bit, as if she was somewhat surprised.
“Oh? Brother Xiaoyong wants to get married? Alright, this makes things easier then,” Wei Ruo said.
“Yes. So I was thinking of perhaps finding him a match, see if there is a lady willing. As long as she doesn’t mind Xiaoyong’s condition, and is willing to be with him, I will certainly treat her well and make sure she isn’t wronged.”
“This can be easily taken care of. I’ll send someone to find the local matchmaker later, ask her for some portraits of eligible bachelorettes suitable for his age. We can filter them first before presenting them to Brother Xiaoyong. Furthermore, when I find the time, I’ll find the local Madam Village Head to have a chat with. They should know well about the local women.”
Hearing this, Xiumei couldn’t help but say, “Miss, aren’t we rushing this a bit?”
“Don’t worry, we’re just helping Brother Xiaoyong look at this stage, not settling it right now. Whether he wants to get married ultimately depends on if we find someone he likes,” Wei Ruo explained.
“Alright,” Xiumei acknowledged, then lowered her head, looking somewhat weighted down.
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Wei Ruo was serious about this matter and promptly arranged for Yun Zixiu to get in touch with the local matchmakers.
By nightfall, the portraits had been delivered to Wei Ruo.
Xu Zhengyong was currently a sixth-rank general, a significant official in the locality. As such, he virtually had his pick from the local ladies, and the portraits delivered to Wei Ruo were of the most outstanding women around.
As Wei Ruo went through them one by one, Xiumei remained silent at her side.
Wei Ruo, paying no mind to it, asked Xiumei for her opinion. “Meimei, what do you think of Miss Liu?”
Xiumei glanced at the portrait, which showed a dignified and beautiful young lady from a noble family.
Xiumei grumbled, “Such a beautiful lady, he, the brute, is getting a bargain!”
“Brother Xiaoyong might be a bit brutish, but he would certainly be a good husband. It wouldn’t matter if his wife is softer and weaker, she wouldn’t be wronged,” Wei Ruo assured.
Xiumei just pursed her lips.
Wei Ruo, upon seeing Xiumei in displeasure, asked, “What’s wrong? Is it that you’re not satisfied with Miss Liu? No problem, there are still many ladies from different families here. We’ll first shortlist some, then later let Brother Xiaoyong choose for himself.”
“Don’t know. Just feeling a bit upset, but can’t exactly say why,” Xiumei replied.
“My good Meimei, you mustn’t have gotten a bug. Let me check, don’t tell me you’ve come down with something because you’re not used to the water and soil of Jiliao.”
Wei Ruo immediately went to take Xiumei’s pulse.
After a while, Wei Ruo said: “Good, good. My Meimei is all fine.”
Xiumei said, “I’ll go to the kitchen first and fix some food.”
Then she quickly turned and left.
Wei Ruo watched Xiumei rush away, stroked her chin, and fell into thought.
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When Xiumei left the room, she headed towards the kitchen with her head down, and accidentally ran into Xiaobei coming in from the back yard.
“I’m sorry,” Xiumei quickly apologised.
“No, no, are you hurt, Lady Xiumei?”
“I’m fine.”
“That’s good then. Where are you heading, Lady Xiumei?” Xiaobei asked her with concern.
“Going to prepare some food,” Xiumei replied, seeming quite absentminded.