The Fallen Medicine Woman: The Daily Life of Chun Nuan-Chapter 129 - 105: Kindred Interests_3

Chun Nuan was stunned.

This... Why did the Zhao family bring up this issue? 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

Thinking of Zhao Minghua’s attitude towards her, it was likely that Mrs. Zhao had some misunderstanding.

"Grandmother, your granddaughter is still in mourning, it’s not appropriate to discuss marriage."

Chun Nuan was certain that Zhao Minghua would rather treat her as an esteemed elder or a deity of wealth, rather than marry her. If he married her, he would certainly have a lot less fun!

"Nuannuan, you are sixteen this year. When the mourning period ends, you will be eighteen. That age is already quite limiting in the Capital, let alone in Shu City." The old lady felt sorry for her: "The Xiao family’s status has plummeted, we can’t hope to marry into a prestigious family anymore. The Zhao family has a good reputation, and we are familiar with Mr. Zhao. He’s a straightforward kid. If you marry him... we would just make do."

After all, finding a better family than the Zhao family in Shu City would be extremely difficult.

The old lady, along with Mrs. Xu and Mrs. Xu, all felt this marriage proposal was acceptable.

Only Mrs. Huang pursed her lips, glanced in the direction of Chun Shu and Chunxin’s room, and felt quite discontented.

If her daughters reach marrying age and the Xiao family hasn’t recovered, they would also have to marry into such a small household, her heart would shatter.

"Grandmother, this matter is probably just Mrs. Zhao’s wishful thinking." Chun Nuan had no choice but to speak the truth: "My interactions with Zhao Minghua are purely business-related. Talking about marriage is probably still a bit out of reach."

To think grandmother said Zhao Minghua is straightforward!

She certainly couldn’t have imagined misjudging someone.

What kind of straightforward child can independently manage a teahouse at twelve years old and compete with Old Master Zhang’s teahouse, unbeknownst to his family?

The teahouse for ladies that opened was a profitable venture for Zhao Minghua.

He doesn’t see me as a normal girl now, just as a child who scatters wealth in front of a deity of wealth.

He often approaches me, not because he has any special feelings, but because he wants to catch the scent of silver.

The perfumes and rouge I made that I didn’t give him have left a significant itch in his heart.

He constantly fantasizes about one day being able to share in my profits, even dreaming of going to Prefecture City and the Capital to make his mark.

This is what you call straightforward?

Then what would a cunning person be like?

"Nuannuan, I know you are focused on pharmacy and different from ordinary girls. Mrs. Zhao also confided in me, saying that if you marry into the Zhao family, they won’t restrain you. You can do whatever you want, freely as if still in the boudoir," Mrs. Xu remembered to add this crucial detail: "Honestly, Nuannuan, when Mrs. Zhao said this, I was tempted and intentionally kept this opportunity for you."

"Nuannuan..." Mrs. Xu, having listened for a long time, also spoke up: "I think that Zhao family’s child is kind-hearted, a good match for you... in terms of family background, it isn’t bad either. They own a Hundred Herbs Hall, and since you like tinkering with medicines, your interests should align, it’s definitely worth considering."

Aligned interests?

If it were in the past, Chun Nuan would never admit it; back then, her heart and mind were filled with medicinal herbs.

Now, however, there was indeed a shared interest, which was making money!

Although the Zhao family has Hundred Herbs Hall, Zhao Minghua mentioned that the family’s legacy would be inherited by the eldest brother; the second brother focuses on studies, and as for himself, externally he’s known as a playboy. He mingles wherever there’s excitement, never doing anything serious. Internally, he wants to make money, to become a tycoon in Changzhou, not just in Changzhou, but also in Prefecture City and even the Capital, ideally making space for himself everywhere.

Coincidentally, Chun Nuan is now only interested in silver!

The Xiao family has no other path; they can only take the business route.

The two could collaborate but living together forever, becoming meal companions, sleep companions... is quite uncomfortable.

The Xiao family continued persuading Chun Nuan.

In the Zhao family, Zhao Minghua was dumbfounded after hearing his mother’s words.

"Mother, did you really say that?"

"Of course, son, if you can marry Nuannuan, it’ll definitely be a blessing for you, a good fortune accumulated by the Zhao family’s ancestors for eight generations."

Zhao Minghua rubbed his hands, paced around, wanted to say something but in the end said nothing.

Right, how did the Xiao family respond?

"Mother, did the Xiao family agree?"

"You silly boy, we haven’t officially proposed yet, why would they agree immediately? It’s not like there’s a girl desperate for marriage!"

"That’s true, then mother, hurry up and invite a matchmaker to propose, what are you waiting for?"