The Challenge of a Farmhouse Son-in-Law
Chapter 730 - 724 Matchmaking

Chapter 730: Chapter 724 Matchmaking

"Foolish!" Mr. Hu huffed coldly, "If we don’t agree to the marriage with the Lin Family, do you think Yu Qing has any chance of becoming Top Scholar?"

"What do you mean?"

"Ignorant woman, who becomes Top Scholar and who doesn’t, isn’t it up to those few important figures who control the court? If Yu Qing doesn’t marry the young lady from the Lin Family, why should they let him become Top Scholar? Do you or do you not believe that in next year’s spring imperial examination, amongst the top three ranks, there will certainly be one who is that Miss Gu’s husband."

"Ah...?" The concubine was so frightened that she thumped to the ground, wailing about the injustice of the world.

Mr. Hu paid no heed to this ignorant woman and personally went to the front hall to see the matchmaker summoned by Madam Lin.

The matchmakers, of course, praised the girl to the skies and ground below, as three of them put on a performance, one after another, embellishing the story of Gu Youyou’s sole handling of typhoid treatment in Lingnan.

And then there was the foundation of Jisheng Hall, the first to propose medicine taken with a rinse, creating various fruit-flavored pediatric medicines, addressing the issue of children finding it difficult to take medicine.

And her unrivaled intelligence; if only she hadn’t been born a girl, where would there be a place for men to become Top Scholars, and so on—such was the unceasing praise from their eloquent tongues. To them, the young lady from the Lin Family, Gu Youyou, truly was unparalleled above and below the heavens.

Mr. Hu listened with delight; such a daughter-in-law was indeed rare, apart from her own family having little background.

Of course, this wasn’t a problem because she was Lin Xingyi’s only niece. As long as the Lin Family approved the marriage, that would suffice, since their goal was to attach themselves to the Lin Family, to the Ducal Residence.

The matchmakers’ eyes became slits as they beamed with joy, "Mr. Hu, I know your son Yu Qing may be a child born out of wedlock, but he is incredibly talented, in no way inferior to those born to noble families. You too have high standards, but this Miss Gu isn’t bad either; her medical skills are exceptional, even the Empress Dowager’s leg ailment was cured by her, and even the Princess respectfully addresses her as teacher.

Although she was born to a humble family... ah, don’t say anything more, Miss Gu’s situation is actually quite similar to your son Yu Qing’s, both born of humble origins but inherently extraordinary. Oh my, they really are a match made in heaven!"

When speaking of humble birth, Mr. Hu’s expression darkened slightly, but considering they were inherently extraordinary, he became reassured.

Being such a minor official, but having such a promising son, he could walk anywhere with pride.

Listening to the matchmakers’ words, Mr. Hu found himself more convinced of the suitability of the Lin Family’s young lady for his son.

Exactly, in these times, one must not despise low birth, for the Emperor favors those of ordinary background with extraordinary talents, just look at Mr. Lin.

Mr. Hu stroked his beard and laughed, "Indeed, indeed, go on."

Another matchmaker stepped forward, "Mr. Hu, you must have burned high incense in a past life to come across such a good fortune, to have caught Madam Lin’s favorable attention. You’re a sensible man; don’t you understand Madam Lin’s meaning? She has taken a liking to your son Yu Qing, regardless of birth. With the Ducal Residence and Lin Residence around, need you worry about your son’s future prospects?"

"Ha-ha, naturally!" Mr. Hu laughed, slapping his thigh.

"Since the boy and that Miss Gu are indeed a match made by heaven and earth, we naturally should comply with fate. This matter... shall we trouble you ladies to proceed?"

The matchmakers smiled broadly.

"No problem at all, we will return and report to Madam Lin at once. You, sir, just wait for the good news from the Lin Family."

"Yes, yes, and get the betrothal gifts ready in advance."

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