The Fallen Medicine Woman: The Daily Life of Chun Nuan-Chapter 136 - 108: The Wen Clan’s Reluctance

Mrs. Zhao, having confirmed that Chun Nuan had agreed to get engaged to her foolish son, immediately invited a matchmaker to make a marriage proposal.

Originally, she wanted to invite Matchmaker Hu, especially since the last matter with the Xiao family clan left her feeling guilty for making a wasted trip.

As it turned out, when she went to find Matchmaker Hu, she learned that her daughter had given birth, and she had gone to her daughter’s house.

Such a matter as making a marriage proposal cannot be delayed. Once an auspicious time is found, one must immediately visit, as only settling the engagement can bring peace of mind.

Thus, Mrs. Zhao had to invite Matchmaker Jiang instead.

Matchmaker Jiang happily accepted the business and carried out the engagement procedures for the two families.

The Xiao family were also straightforward; they matched the eight characters, which turned out to be a celestial match, exchanged engagement tokens, and from then on, the Xiao family had a marital bond in Shu City.

After Mrs. Zhao left with Zhao Minghua, the old lady began to sigh.

"Mother, are you not feeling well?"

Mrs. Xu was quite concerned, worried that the arrival of new guests today had worn her out.

"I feel emotionally troubled."

"Then I’ll have Nuannuan come to see you and prescribe some medicine, and we’ll brew a couple of doses for you."

"This ailment, it can’t be treated; it’s a heartache." The old lady patted the hand of her eldest daughter-in-law, gesturing her not to worry.

"Mother?"

"Seeing Mrs. Zhao and Mr. Zhao today, although they are very good people, I still feel like I’ve wronged our Nuannuan." The old lady said, "Our Nuannuan is so kind and capable, she is worthy even of a prince from a noble family in the Capital, but she’s been dragged down..."

"Mother..."

Both Mrs. Xu and Mrs. Xu felt this way in their hearts.

Only Mrs. Huang remained silent.

She had her own considerations.

Her daughters, Chun Shu and Chunxin, were eleven and just a few years old, respectively, and still several years away from marriageable age. She hoped that in the coming years, the Xiao family would prosper so that when her daughters’ time came, their prospects would naturally rise, and they could marry into a good family.

If, after many years, the affairs of the Xiao family were no longer mentioned in the Capital, she might seek help from her own family, hoping to secure a noble son-in-law from a Capital family through family connections.

Therefore, looking at Chun Nuan’s engagement, she could only silently pity her: unable to wait for the best match, she could only be the wife in a humble household all her life, which was truly tragic!

"Back then, my husband took a liking to the Zhaang family, saying that the inner chambers of the Zhaang family were peaceful, and their family traditions and upbringing were good, but who knew..."

The old lady felt resentment. Initially, it was the Zhaang family that eagerly sought the marriage, but after learning of the Xiao family’s misfortune, the Zhaang family’s attitude became truly cold-hearted.

"Mother, don’t be upset, weighing the pros and cons is human nature. The Zhaang family backing out means they weren’t fortunate enough to have Nuannuan." Mrs. Xu was also quite frustrated, but refusing to show it, she remained outwardly composed even as she could not hide her regret over the broken engagement: "Although the Zhao family is neither eminent nor prosperous, we cherish Mrs. Zhao’s fondness for Nuannuan and Zhao Minghua’s affection for her. I think this should be the best outcome."

"Yes, it is evident that Mrs. Zhao is a straightforward person without those convoluted plots. Once Nuannuan marries into the Zhao family, she will be treated just as well, perhaps even better, like a beloved daughter. This is indeed something many seek but cannot have."

Mrs. Xu had come to terms with it by now.

Just like her eldest daughter Chunyu, who married into the Wu family which is considered a noble family; but who knew that one day, due to the Xiao family’s decline, the Wu family would treat her like a weed.

Thus, a family’s status is unrelated to a person’s character; a noble family may not necessarily have good qualities, while a humble family can also have a desirable son-in-law.

Although, Zhao Minghua does have a somewhat impulsive nature.

However, seeing Chun Nuan interacting with him puts one at ease.

"Indeed, let us hope the Zhao family keeps their word and allows them to marry as soon as Nuannuan’s mourning period ends."

The old lady felt the most guilt toward Chun Nuan; the previously affluent family had overlooked her, and now with the family’s decline, she relied entirely on her.

She felt she lacked the ability to secure a good match for her and had caused her marriage to be delayed due to her husband’s mourning period.

"Grandmother."

Chun Nuan entered the room, blushing at the last statement she overheard: "Grandmother, there’s no rush. Let your granddaughter accompany you for a few more years. It won’t be too late for me to marry when Chun Ning and the others are a bit older."

Yes, Chun Nuan and Zhao Minghua had everything clearly and explicitly written in black and white; rather than a marriage proposal, it was more of a collaboration, each seeking their own benefit.