"Indeed, a daughter so fine cannot be wed into a family of wolves and leopards." Mrs. Li looked at Xiu Fen with affection, liking her more with each glance.
Then she tentatively began, "Our family has a young lad, who is exactly seventeen this year. Though not as promising as your son, he also ranked as a second-class Advanced Scholar and is currently serving at the Hanlin Academy. The most important thing is that our house doesn't have the strict rules of other wealthy families, and his courtyard is clean and tidy, with only servants attending. I am genuinely fond of Xiu Fen, and if the Old Madam thinks it's acceptable, I could bring him by for you all to see."
Ye Qiu never expected that after what she said, Mrs. Li would respond in such a way, which turned out to reveal a touch of sincerity.
"To be honest, I never imagined having Xiu Fen marry high. Wealthy families have heavy customs, and we can't bear to see her suffer," she replied courteously.
