Chapter 287 - Chapter 287: Chapter 280 The Three Matchmakers and Six Proposals_1 (2/2)

Matchmaking was her specialty after all, and having the chance to do such a big favor for Qin Niu was something she wholeheartedly welcomed.

Not to mention, just by virtue of being Qin Niu’s matchmaker, she could reap huge benefits in the village in the future.

Moreover, it’s a long-term benefit.

For bullies like Wang Haikun, if they want to bully her, they must consider her significant status.

Also, if anything good happens in the village, the village chief Xu Zhenchang certainly can’t forget her.

“How much silver money do you think is needed to handle the betrothal gifts?”

“Uh… let’s follow the tradition of ‘the three matchmaker’s gifts and the six betrothal gifts’! We should first arrange for a matchmaker, and then wait until both parties’ elders have agreed before presenting the betrothal gifts.” Auntie Hua seemed very professional and was also crystal clear about the wedding procedures.

To present the betrothal gifts without arranging for a matchmaker first is very reckless.

If the bride’s family feels disrespected, the marriage proposal would likely fall through.

“Rest assured, I’ve just come from Wang Furen’s home, and Uncle Wang has agreed. Of course, to honor tradition, you can still visit first on my behalf to formally ask for her hand in marriage. As for the betrothal gifts, handle it generously, I’m not afraid to spend silver money.”

Qin Niu was not stingy at all when it came to marrying a wife, which was a lifetime matter.

Moreover, for him, even spending a few hundred taels of silver money was still but a drop in the bucket.

Lately, he had killed quite a few experts from the Nine Insect Gang and accumulated quite a fortune from the assets of the deceased.

Marriage and acquiring land were all things he could achieve with ease.

“Haha, very good, very good, it’s easy since Wang Furen has agreed! Master Qin is deeply in love with Miss Wang and is willing to spend money; I believe this will make both Wang Furen and Miss Wang very happy. You are like a child 1 watched grow up, and Old Man Liu didn’t leave you much inheritance. You’ve built such an impressive house, which must have cost a lot of money, and if you handle the betrothal gifts generously, I’m afraid it could cost forty or fifty taels of silver money.

If you go for a mid to high standard, twelve or thirteen taels of silver money can also make a grand ceremony.

I believe the Wang Furen’s family won’t have any objections to that either.” Auntie Hua was not only eloquent but also kind-hearted.

She was worried that Qin Niu had just built a house and might not have enough silver money at hand.

After building a new house, many families need to tighten their belts for several years.

Because building a house requires a lot of money, people usually borrow some from relatives and friends. After the house is built, they need to make money to repay the loans.

Qin Niu’s house was even more imposing than those of Xu Zhenchang and Wang Furen and was Shuangfeng Village’s most luxurious mansion; naturally, it cost quite a bit of money.

In Auntie Hua’s opinion, Qin Niu might also have some debts.

In such a case, naturally, one would save where possible when arranging a marriage.

“Auntie Hua, you don’t need to worry about the money. 1 have only one request: to marry Miss Wang with dignity and not to slight her in any way. Here, take fifty taels as silver notes to start with; if it is not enough, you can always come to me later.”

Qin Niu directly and boldly took out a silver note worth fifty taels.

This was an absolute fortune.

He hadn’t given a silver note of a hundred taels, and he had his own reasons for that.

To prepare the betrothal gifts, actually, a few taels of silver money would be enough. Moreover, it could be made quite generous.

The rest of the silver money was mostly given in cash to the bride’s side.

The betrothal gifts typically included a pair of roosters and hens, one pig, one sheep, a pair of carp, and the rest would be cloth and the like.

“Oh my, Master Qin is simply like the God of Wealth! Auntie Hua has been a matchmaker all her life and this is the first time I’ve seen a silver note!”

Auntie Hua took the silver note, examining it as if it were a rare treasure.

“I’ll leave this matter in your hands, Auntie Hua. When picking the cloth and other items, be sure to choose the best satin available, don’t worry about the cost.”

“Sure, sure, I will definitely choose the best. But where 1 can save you money, I still will,” Auntie Hua said as she took the silver note, nodding her head repeatedly in agreement.

“Be careful when you go to town and consider bringing a couple more people with you,” Qin Niu admonished, before he went up the mountain with Xiao Qing and the strong Green Ox..