The Ace Bigshot Becomes A Farmgirl

Chapter 1027: Chapter 1027: Getting Married at Year End

This time of day, just as everyone was heading out for work, who would’ve expected to hear such a commotion outside as soon as the door opened?

Especially the neighbor living next to the Lu family. When they opened their door and saw the famous Matchmaker Liu, they were instantly stunned, their eyes widening in surprise.

Seeing the scene, someone couldn’t help but ask curiously, ”Doctor Zhao, Doctor Zhao, are you here to propose marriage?”

To whom? Could it possibly be Monarch Lu Xiang?

Zhao Xi beamed with excitement, his face full of joy. ”Yes, I’m here to propose marriage.”

Matchmaker Liu, covering her mouth with a handkerchief, chuckled, ”Our Young Master Zhao really values this match. To gain the Lu family’s approval, he even went out of his way to hunt a wild goose. Look at this goose—its feathers are exquisite, and it’s so large! It must’ve cost Young Master Zhao quite a bit of effort.”

Wild geese are difficult to hunt, so most people just use geese or ducks as substitutes. Bringing an actual wild goose truly demonstrates the groom’s sincerity and respect for the bride.

During this brief conversation at the door, the courtyard gate swung open.

The old lady smiled and invited them in. The people by the door glanced inside and saw Shu Yu standing in the courtyard, but Shuyou was nowhere to be seen.

It immediately dawned on everyone—this proposal is for the eldest daughter of the Lu family! After all, it’s not customary for the bride-to-be to make an appearance; she must stay inside her room.

So, it wasn’t for Monarch Lu Xiang, after all.

It’s no wonder they’d jumped to that conclusion. Although the neighbors of Liufang Alley all knew Miss Lu was a good person, warm and kind-hearted, she had been divorced before.

Plenty of proposals had come her way previously, but truth be told, the suitors’ conditions were far from ideal.

Either they were poor, much older, or, at best, widowers with slightly better circumstances.

Although Zhao Xi was once considered a fool, wasn’t that in the past? He’s now fully recovered, with excellent medical skills, and a graceful, polished demeanor. Aside from having no parents, he’s widely recognized in the neighborhood as a desirable bachelor.

No one expected that he would set his sights on the eldest daughter of the Lu family.

The neighbors exchanged complex looks. Once the Lu family’s courtyard gate was shut, they immediately gathered to whisper amongst themselves.

”What do you think—will this match get finalized?”

”Of course it will. Doctor Zhao has always been close to the Lu family. If things hadn’t been discussed in advance, there’s no way he would openly come here to propose.”

Someone, sounding a bit envious, remarked, ”It’s such a pity. Doctor Zhao is such a fine man, and that eldest daughter of the Lu family has already been married once. Yet she still managed to get such a good match.”

”Isn’t that right? It’s probably because of Monarch Lu Xiang.”

However, someone close to the Lu family couldn’t hold back and scolded, ”You all just sound jealous! Even if Daya has been married before, she’s still an upright and respectable young woman. She’s quite capable and well-behaved. What’s wrong with Doctor Zhao choosing her?”

”Exactly. I actually think they make quite a good pair.”

”If you have the guts, say that in front of Monarch Lu Xiang and see if she doesn’t bring an axe down on you.”

Those envious few turned red with embarrassment but didn’t dare badmouth Daya again. With a disgruntled huff, they walked off.

The others stayed put, eager to see how things would turn out.

They waited half the day. These proposals, when successful, usually ended with the groom staying for lunch at the bride’s house.

From the Lu family’s kitchen, smoke began to curl upwards, and the smell of cooking wafted out. Everyone knew then—it was a done deal.

Some were happy; others sighed in resignation.

But the most delighted of all was Zhao Xi himself. As he sat at the dining table, feasting on the dishes prepared by his future mother-in-law, his entire face brimmed with joy as if he were glowing.