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Chapter 980 - 637 The Emperor has angered the Empress again, she is not worthy of the Top Scholar Song_3

Chapter 980: Chapter 637 The Emperor has angered the Empress again, she is not worthy of the Top Scholar Song_3

Chun Xi reminded, "Master, you should go in first, the wind is strong outside."

Feng Wuyou, warming his hands by the heater, walked in after Chun Xi lifted the curtain.

Susu wore a bright red cotton dress personally made by the Empress, with a ring of snow-white fox fur around the neckline and cuffs.

Clutching a candied haw, she toddled towards the neighboring room on her short little legs.

The path to the study room, well-trodden by her countless times, led her there swiftly.

With the Top Scholar absent from teaching, Chu Lingfeng was reading and practicing calligraphy with Taotao.

Susu peered in, resting on the doorframe, and upon seeing Gugu and Little Gugu, let go of the frame and ran inside happily.

"Gugu, Little Gugu."

Upon seeing her sister, Taotao put down her brush and came over, "Susu, what brings you here?"

"I came to play with the Gugus," she said.

Susu sneakily took the candied haw from behind her back and handed one stick to Taotao.

Taotao, holding the candied haw, turned to look at Chu Lingfeng and said, "Young Master Chu, perhaps we could take a rest today?"

Chu Lingfeng stood up and came over, "Hmm, as you wish."

Susu offered another stick to Chu Lingfeng, "Little Gugu, have a candied haw."

Chu Lingfeng took the candied haw from her hand and said thanks, "Thank you, Susu."

Susu said cheerily, "Let’s go out and play."

Taotao nodded, "Alright."

Since Chu Lingfeng was effectively her companion in studies, if Taotao agreed, he naturally couldn’t object.

*

Tao Minmin stayed shut in her boudoir for the better part of the day until the Wang Family came calling several times, finally, the door opened.

Wang Family looked at her daughter with a worried face, "Minmin, what’s wrong with you?"

Tao Minmin shook her head, "Mother, I’m alright. I was just feeling lazy."

"That’s good then," the Wang Family sighed in relief; she’d almost thought her daughter had despaired.

"Come out and have lunch then, I made your favorite braised lion’s head."

Tao Minmin nodded, "Alright."

When lunchtime came, the family sat around the table to eat.

After taking a few bites, Tao Minmin heard her father say, "I’ve had the matchmaker speak on your behalf, seems the Chen Family, who are rice merchants, have a son yet to marry. Minmin, would you like to meet him?"

Tao Minmin paused in her eating, knowing the issue was bound to arise and unavoidable.

She looked up at her father, "As father arranges."

Her father, overjoyed, nodded repeatedly, "That’s great, I’ll have someone inform the matchmaker right away to make arrangements."

"Hmm," Tao Minmin replied, her head lowered as she continued eating her meal.

After lunch, her father was eager to send for the matchmaker.

The matchmaker, at the age of forty-five, had decades of experience and was very efficient.

The meeting was set for the following morning in the private room at the Five Sons Pavilion.

Early in the morning, Ding Xiang helped her young lady with her washing and dressing.

Tao Minmin looked distractedly at her own reflection in the mirror. In terms of looks, she couldn’t compare to the Crown Princess; in terms of family background, she couldn’t match Xun Qingqing.

Besides money, her family truly had nothing else.

At twenty, she had become an old maid.

Indeed, she was no match for the Top Scholar, who spoke to her only because he was a well-mannered person.

Ding Xiang had grown up with the young lady and her fondness for the Top Scholar was no secret.

"Miss, are you unhappy today?"

"What’s there to be happy or unhappy about? The love in storybooks is nice, but not everyone encounters it. Both the Crown Princess and Qingqing faced their challenges before arriving at where they are now."

Ding Xiang tried to console her, "Miss, don’t be sad. Perhaps this young master Chen is also a decent person?"

Tao Minmin replied, "Who knows? Let’s meet him first."

Once all preparations were complete, Tao Minmin took a sedan chair to the Five Sons Pavilion.

It was morning, and the tea house wasn’t very crowded.

Accompanied by Ding Xiang, Tao Minmin walked into the Five Sons Pavilion and went straight to the private room where the matchmaker was already waiting.

Next to the matchmaker sat a man dressed in a dark blue brocade robe, with handsome features, appearing to be around 23, just as the matchmaker had described.

"Miss Tao, come, take a seat," the matchmaker greeted warmly.

Tao Minmin nodded and slowly took a seat at the table.

Previously, the matchmaker had explained the background of both families and their ages.

"Miss Tao, this is young master Chen."

Tao Minmin greeted politely, "Greetings, young master Chen."

Young master Chen also greeted courteously, "Greetings, Miss Tao."

The awkwardness of the blind date ensued.

After a moment of silence, the matchmaker chortled, "You two, feel free to chat. I’ll step out for a bit."

With that, the matchmaker left waving her handkerchief.

In the private room, only young master Chen and Tao Minmin remained.

After a further lull, young master Chen said warmly, "Miss Tao, which pastries do you like?"

Tao Minmin was taken aback, then named two pastries at random, "Date Paste Crisp, Tea Fruit."

Young master Chen nodded and turned to give an order, "Prepare some Date Paste Crisp and Tea Fruit."

The attendant standing by the door immediately went to make the arrangements.

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