Chapter 1972: Tao Shi's Request

Chapter 1972: Tao Shi's Request

After that day, Shu Yu occasionally paid attention to the situation between the two. Gan Rui still visited, but not as frequently, and each time he had very serious reasons for coming.

Sometimes he would have private conversations with Meng Han, but they remained respectful and proper.

Watching the two of them, Shu Yu felt a bit ashamed. She and Meng Yun Zheng often held hands and embraced each other. Compared to them, did she lack subtlety?

However, it seemed that Gan Rui had made his intentions clear to Meng Han, as her face visibly brightened.

Shu Yu shook her head, realizing that this marriage wasn't far off.

Sure enough, not long after, Meng Han came over with a somewhat embarrassed look. "Sister Shu Yu, um, Gan Rui mentioned that he wants to visit a matchmaker to propose. What do you think?"

"I think you should follow the normal process." If both parties agreed and their parents had no objections, then there shouldn't be any issues.

However, Shu Yu wanted to add, "You can engage, but there's no rush to get married. You're still young; there's no need to be in a hurry."

Meng Han nodded. "I understand. I told Gan Rui that even if we're engaged, we should wait until I'm at least seventeen years old for the actual marriage."

So, the matter was decided.

Gan Rui had also discussed it with Meng Yunzheng, whose opinion aligned with Shu Yu's.

A couple of days later, Meng Han returned to her family, and right after that, the Gan family sent a matchmaker to visit the Cenggu County to gauge Meng's family's opinion.

If the Meng family was interested as well, both families would arrange a formal meeting at Meng's home.

Shu Yu thought that the two families would negotiate harmoniously, and she would just wait for good news and enjoy the wedding banquet.

However, to her surprise, a day later, Tao Shi and Meng Han came to find Shu Yu in the city.

Nervously, Tao Shi began, "Shu Yu, um, what's the deal with the Gan family? I couldn't understand anything Meng Han said, and the matchmaker keeps saying that the Gan family is excellent in every way, leaving me completely clueless. Can you tell me, is the Gan family reliable?"

Recently, Tao Shi had been looking for potential suitors for Meng Han, and there were already many young masters from wealthy families in the county who were interested. However, with the sudden appearance of the Gan family from the city, she felt a bit overwhelmed.

The matchmaker had praised the Gan family endlessly, saying they were a reputable family with businesses all over the country. If Meng Han married into that family, she would become a young mistress. Furthermore, once Gan Rui passed the provincial-level examination and even the imperial examination, she would become a high-ranking official's wife.

Tao Shi was delighted to have such an outstanding prospect, especially since Meng Han seemed to approve of Gan Rui and praised his character.

However, after hearing all this, Tao Shi began to worry. How could Meng Han know if Gan Rui's character was genuinely good? What if they were being deceived?

Tao Shi had severed ties with her natal family, and without a mother-in-law to rely on, she lacked someone to discuss these matters with, except for Meng Yunzheng, who was not always available.

Ultimately, she decided to come to the city and find Shu Yu. Although she hadn't liked Shu Yu in the past, she had to admit that among the Meng family, Shu Yu and Meng Yunzheng were the most level-headed and capable.

Tao Shi said, "The matchmaker suggested that we meet with the Gan family. I was thinking, could you accompany me for that meeting?"