The Eldest Daughter of a Rural Family
Chapter 154: The Wealthy Pei Loaer (8)_1

Chapter 154: Chapter 154: The Wealthy Pei Loaer (8)_1

Grandma Zhang was still thinking about the betrothal gifts and dowry. Zhang Dayun’s father felt those matters were easy to discuss; the key issue for the future was to find a matchmaker to formally propose.

Aunty Zhang from the village often acted as a matchmaker, and she quickly agreed to help Zhang Dayun’s family. The next day, she arrived at the courtyard bright and early, immediately offering congratulatory greetings, "...a great joy is upon your doorstep!"

Lady Fang was cooking when she saw Aunty Zhang. Guessing she was there to speak on behalf of Zhang Dayun’s family, she greeted her, "Aunty Zhang!"

A glimmer of doubt flashed through Aunty Zhang’s heart as she wasn’t asked any questions. Zhang Dayun had always been close with Pei Daya, so by all accounts, the news should be known already. What was with Lady Fang’s attitude!?

Nevertheless, as a matchmaker, Aunty Zhang cheerfully explained the purpose of her visit, adding how Zhang Dayun and Pei Daya were perfect for each other, like childhood sweethearts.

Si Ya scoffed, "They looked down on us before, cursing at every chance encounter. Now that they see we have money, they shamelessly come to propose!"

Her voice wasn’t soft, and Aunty Zhang felt a bit embarrassed. Although Lady Fang was now a concubine and her daughters lacked a good reputation, it was true that the Zhang family had become somewhat mercenary. But as a matchmaker, she was there to honor the request and serve the interests of her client. She praised Zhang Dayun profusely, claiming there couldn’t be a better match than with Pei Qin.

Lady Fang cut her off, "Tell the Zhang family to give up on it! Whether it’s in the past, now, or in the future, we will never agree to their proposal!"

Aunty Zhang, accustomed to matchmaking where both families had already communicated, found herself unused to such a direct refusal, "Daya’s mother...this...but Dayun and Daya are childhood sweethearts, and they know each other so well. Isn’t that better than finding someone else?"

"If you mention childhood sweethearts again, Aunty Zhang, please stop! My daughter Qinqin has never had any childhood sweetheart! That Zhang Dayun last time tried to trick Qinqin into eloping with him, and she gave him a good beating!" After the incident involving Lady Chen and Pei Qin’s undergarments, Lady Fang became highly sensitive to such matters. ’Childhood sweethearts, mutual affection’— wasn’t this damaging her Qinqin’s reputation?

Aunty Zhang was somewhat abashed, her gaze falling on Pei Qin, wanting to hear her opinion. There had been talk that she and Zhang Dayun were involved, so surely there must have been affection! Perhaps it was Lady Fang who looked down on the Zhang family and disagreed with the match, whereas Pei Daya herself might still be willing!?

What she saw, however, was Pei Qin’s piercing and frosty gaze.

Aunty Zhang felt this marriage proposal was likely doomed and hurriedly left to report back to the Zhang family.

"What did you say? They actually refused!?" Grandma Zhang’s voice rose sharply.

Zhang Dayun’s father was also in disbelief, but his face soon darkened, "It seems they’re aiming to climb the social ladder!"

Grandma Zhang’s face turned glum with anger, her teeth grinding with frustration. They were just a concubine-born brat and her harlot mother, and yet they dared to refuse! Did they really think that with a vixen’s face and running errands for the gentry, without even being elevated to a proper servant, they could aspire to better prospects!?

"Daya will definitely agree! She won’t reject it! I’ll go talk to her!" Zhang Dayun, unable to withstand the shock, sounded on the verge of collapse and was about to go to Pei Qin.

Aunty Zhang stopped him, "Their rejection was very direct, and Pei Daya was even more...you should forget about it! If you run out to find them now, it will only lead to a public dispute and you’ll be the one embarrassed. It will also be bad for any future marriage proposals!" She advised him out of kinship and concern.

"How could she not agree!? How could she possibly have refused!?" Zhang Dayun finally had his family’s consent; why then did Daya not agree? He had made it clear he wanted to marry her!

Aunty Zhang shook her head and bid them goodbye.

Grandma Zhang unleashed a tirade of filthy language, "That inherently lowly little wretch! Just like her slut of a mother! Who knows if she’s already involved with some brute! Fantasizing about marrying above her station, she dared to look down on us. I was doing her a favor by agreeing to let that little wretch into our home! They refuse us? I’d like to see what kind of man that low-born creature can attract now! Without a match like our family, no decent household would take her! If she ever thinks about entering our house again, she’d better kneel and crawl through the door!"

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