sbdcsierra Chapter 194 The Matchmaker Arrives 2
Chapter 194 The Matchmaker Arrives 2
It was astonishing that several wealthy families were simultaneously sending matchmakers to propose marriage, as if they were afraid of being outdone by someone else.
The three of them looked at the plaque above the gate of the mansion at the same time. When they saw the name of the Prince of Qin hanging above the gate, they were all startled and their faces showed distress.
They supported each other, having been so engrossed in their conversation that they hadn't even had time to see where they were!
Before coming, I only knew the address. Because the man's family was in a hurry, I didn't have time to visit and investigate.
Although I had heard that the girl worked in the Qin family, I had never heard that she was from the Prince of Qin's residence!
The Qin family mansion and the Qin prince's mansion may differ by only one character, but their statuses are completely different. What should we do?
The gatekeeper of the Prince's mansion had already noticed the carriage parked at the gate! He originally planned to go up and inquire about the situation as soon as possible.
But when he saw two women who looked like matchmakers coming down from upstairs, he became curious and wondered what they were up to. He found that the two of them were chatting at the door.
Then another carriage stopped at the door, and another matchmaker got out, which confused him even more.
He stepped forward and called out, "Why have you stopped your carriage here to chat? What is the matter? If there is nothing else, please leave quickly."
The three exchanged glances, a question forming in their minds: Could it be that they had the wrong address?
However, if they went back like this, how would they explain it to the man's family? Thinking of this, all three of them showed anxious expressions.
After a moment of silence, Zhang the matchmaker spoke up: "Why don't we go over and ask that young lady if she works in this household? If she doesn't, we can go back and explain, won't we?"
Upon hearing this, the matchmaker, Xu, nodded repeatedly: "Yes! It shouldn't be a problem to ask!"
After a brief discussion, the three women understood each other perfectly and walked towards the gatehouse with smiles on their faces.
Upon reaching the door, Matchmaker Yang spoke first, her face beaming as she said to the doorman, "Young man, I have something to ask you!"
However, the gatekeeper looked at them warily and then shouted, "Go away! Do you think you can just gossip about what's going on in the Prince's mansion? Hurry up and leave!" With that, he waved his arm forcefully, signaling them to leave immediately.
The matchmakers, having experienced all sorts of situations, showed no sign of panic when the gatekeeper tried to drive them away.
The matchmaker, Yang, remained smiling and calmly said, "Oh dear, young man, don't be in such a hurry! You're not married yet, are you? We, your aunties, know quite a few good girls! If you're interested in asking us to help you find a spouse in the future, we'll definitely give you a great discount."
Matchmakers Zhang and Xu nodded in agreement, "That's right, that's right."
He thought these tempting words would make the doorman more accommodating, but to his surprise, the doorman remained unmoved.
He glanced at the three of them and coldly replied, "Don't try to fool me with that nonsense. I'm not so easily swayed! It's useless."
Seeing that the gatekeeper was unmoved, Zhang the matchmaker changed tactics and asked directly, "I just want to ask you about someone. Is there a girl named Long working in your household?"
The gatekeeper frowned slightly upon hearing this, wondering to himself what was wrong with these matchmakers. Why were they coming to the Prince's mansion to inquire about Miss Long? What were they up to?
He said warily, "No, you should leave now!"
The three matchmakers were experts at reading people's expressions. Seeing the gatekeeper's slightly silent expression, they knew that the person was indeed in the mansion.
Matchmaker Zhang put her hands on her hips, a hint of displeasure on her face, and said, "Young man, this is not fair. You're ruining someone else's good marriage, you know? If you act like this, your own marriage will also become bumpy and unsuccessful in the future."
Upon hearing this, the doorman's eyes widened, and he loudly retorted, "Hey! You auntie, don't talk nonsense! How have I become the one who ruins marriages? You better explain yourself!"
Just then, a guard stationed nearby frowned and walked over after seeing the noisy discussion among the group. He asked in a deep voice, "What's all this commotion? What are you three doing here? What is the matter? If there's nothing to say, leave quickly and don't disturb the peace of the Prince's residence."
Seeing this, Matchmaker Xu quickly explained with a smile, "Young guard, you don't know this, but the three of us have come here to arrange a marriage for a young lady surnamed Long in your household."
“Look,” Xu the matchmaker pointed to the carriage parked at the door, “our carriage is carrying a generous betrothal gift.”
"Propose a marriage for Miss Long?" The gatekeeper and the guard were both taken aback. They exchanged a glance, their faces showing surprise.
After a moment, the guard came to his senses, shook his head and said, "You must have come to the wrong place! This is the Prince of Qin's residence. You've come to the Prince's residence to propose marriage. You've got some nerve. You'd better go find someone else and not waste your time here."
Matchmaker Zhang said, "This is the third Qin family residence in Wuyang Street, south of the city. You definitely haven't come to the wrong place."
Undeterred, the matchmaker continued to persuade them: "Young men, the family that entrusted us to come here today is a wealthy and influential family in the capital."
"Look at this young lady surnamed Long, she's just a maid in the Prince's mansion. Now a wealthy family has taken a liking to her and asked us to propose marriage. You can't stop this young lady from having a life of luxury!"
The guards rebuked, "What do you mean, a maidservant? That's utter nonsense! Even if we have a girl surnamed Long in our household, she's not the one you're looking for. Get out of here now, or don't blame us for using force."
Upon hearing this, the matchmaker's smile vanished instantly, and she said seriously, "Even if this is a royal residence, you can't just beat up ordinary people like this, can you? We haven't done anything wrong."
Matchmaker Zhang chimed in from the side, "That's right, that's right."
The guard glanced at them disdainfully and snorted coldly, "Hmph... just because the three of you are causing trouble at the gate of the Prince's mansion, we can expel you."
While the guards and gatekeeper were arguing with the three matchmakers, another guard saw that things were not going well and realized that these three women did not look like good people, so he quickly ran in to report.
Upon learning that Uncle Zhong, Xiao Han, Qing Tong, and the others were all at Qiushui Pavilion, the guards ran directly there.
He entered, cupped his hands, and reported, "Your Highness, three matchmakers have arrived outside, claiming to be here to propose marriage for Miss Long. They're still lingering at the door."
Three matchmakers? After listening to the guard's report, Long Chu recalled his conversation with the ladies at the dinner table yesterday.
She couldn't help but widen her eyes slightly, then frowned, wondering to herself. She had only chatted with them for a while out of boredom, never expecting that they would actually send someone to propose marriage.
But something didn't make sense. She was puzzled. The address she gave to the ladies was clearly made up; it was just something she picked up on the spot. How did they find this place?