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#436 - How could it be her?

The next day, before dawn, the entire Southern Forbidden Army camp was still immersed in a silent darkness.

Liang Jin hadn't even gotten out of bed when the curtain of his tent was suddenly yanked open, and a gust of cold wind rushed in.

Immediately afterward, a figure rushed in like a whirlwind, shouting at the top of his lungs:

"Brother Liang! Wake up!"

"I've already made arrangements with everyone, we should get ready to meet the ladies."

"Don't sleep, get up quickly!"

The other soldiers in the tent, who were still fast asleep, were awakened by the sudden shout, one by one, their eyes still heavy with sleep, and their faces full of displeasure as they looked towards the person who had entered.

But when they saw that it was Wu Huan, the displeasure on their faces instantly disappeared, replaced by a hint of nervousness, and they hurriedly got up and respectfully saluted Wu Huan.

Liang Jin also sat up from the bed and said helplessly:

"Brother Wu, it's not even light yet."

Wu Huan strode to Liang Jin's bed, patted him on the shoulder, and said with a mix of intimacy and reproach:

"Who told you, kid, to always go back on your word, so today I have to keep an eye on you personally, I can't let you slip away again."

"Otherwise today, I really won't be able to explain myself to my old brothers."

Liang Jin helplessly curled his lips, and had no choice but to put on his clothes and shoes and follow Wu Huan out of the Southern Forbidden Army camp.

At this time, the sky was still pitch black, with only a few sparse stars twinkling in the night sky.

Because it was still early, when the two arrived at the bathhouse, the water had just been heated to a warm temperature, and the entire large hall was empty, without a single customer.

However, both of them were martial artists with excellent physical fitness, and the warm water did not affect their bathing.

They quickly took off their clothes and got into the pool to wash.

After they were clean, the water gradually became scalding hot, and white water vapor filled the bathhouse.

Soaking in the hot water, Wu Huan seemed very excited, splashing the water with his hands while describing with great enthusiasm which families' daughters he was going to introduce to Liang Jin, explaining the advantages and disadvantages of each family in detail, from the girl's appearance and personality to the family background and the parents' character, leaving nothing unsaid.

Liang Jin leaned against the side of the pool, not very interested in these introductions, a hint of indifference in his eyes.

After a while, he suddenly interrupted Wu Huan's words:

"Brother Wu, the ones you're talking about are all good families' simple girls."

"Are there any bad women? Introduce me to one."

Hearing this, Wu Huan's originally eloquent mouth stopped instantly, and he looked at Liang Jin in confusion, his eyes full of bewilderment.

He didn't seem to understand why most men in the world longed to find a good woman to be their wife, but Liang Jin specifically wanted to find a bad woman.

Liang Jin smiled:

"I'm not in a hurry to get married, so I won't go and harm a good girl."

"Find a bad woman, negotiate a price, and treat it as a transaction."

"She spends some time with me, I give her a sum of money, and then we're even."

Wu Huan blinked, still looking at Liang Jin in confusion, seemingly still unable to fully understand his thoughts.

Liang Jin explained:

"Actually, I thought about it carefully last night and felt that what you said makes sense."

"Once a person reaches the age of marriage but remains single, it's inevitable that people will be worried."

"I also don't like being stared at all the time because I'm different, so I might as well follow the crowd and be an ordinary person."

"Brother Wu, are you right?"

Liang Jin didn't really value marriage that much.

He had already passed the age where he had to find someone he loved to marry.

If a marriage could bring him a huge leap forward, then he could agree to it without much burden.

Moreover, in today's world, a man can have three wives and four concubines, and both his romantic and career partners can be married into the family at the same time.

However, since Liang Jin has not yet encountered a suitable object who is either in love or helpful to his career, he does not want to just settle down.

That's why he had this idea.

In this critical moment of changing circumstances in these few months, find a woman to make a deal with, so that he can get through it smoothly.

Wu Huan used a gourd ladle to scoop a ladle of water and pour it on his back, then replied:

"Brother Liang, don't bother so much, you're going to get married sooner or later anyway."

"In my opinion, you shouldn't look for some bad woman to pretend to be with just to show others."

"Just find a good family in one step and get married properly."

Liang Jin shook his head, he was not a native of feudal society, and he simply could not get used to feudal marriage.

Immediately, Liang Jin was about to refuse.

Wu Huan added:

"Alright, Brother Liang, I know your standards are much higher than those soldiers in the military camp."

"Don't deny it! You kid usually doesn't talk much, and always looks calm and indifferent, but I know that you are arrogant to the bone."

"So I didn't expect you to take a fancy to someone's daughter today and get married tomorrow."

"There are so many unmarried girls in this capital city, let's take our time and choose slowly."

"If you look at it for a year and a half, I don't believe you won't meet someone you like!"

Hearing Wu Huan say this, Liang Jin could only smile helplessly.

According to Wu Huan's plan, they had to hurry to ten families today for matchmaking, and the time was simply very tight.

Immediately, the two of them did not delay any longer, and they left the bathhouse.

Wu Huan took Liang Jin to buy a new set of clothes, which was a well-tailored robe. Although the fabric was not considered precious, the workmanship was exquisite. When Liang Jin wore it, he looked much more energetic and decent, and his entire temperament changed.

At this time, the sky was completely bright, and the sun shone on the streets, giving the entire capital a layer of golden brilliance, which was about the same time as Wu Huan had calculated.

Following Wu Huan, Liang Jin bought some gifts according to the rules of matchmaking, including exquisite pastries, high-quality tea, and some stationery such as pens, ink, paper, and inkstones, and then officially began to visit each family for matchmaking.

It must be said that the families Wu Huan chose were all decent families.

From an outsider's perspective, a forbidden army soldier without parents would be considered extremely fortunate to marry a girl chosen by Wu Huan!

However, Wu Huan knew Liang Jin's situation a bit better. In his eyes, Liang Jin was a sixth-rank martial artist, so the candidates he selected for Liang Jin were basically well-matched.

After all, although a sixth-rank martial artist might not be eye-catching in a place like the capital, they would be considered very outstanding elsewhere!

Liang Jin's biggest disadvantage was simply his poor family background and lack of connections. He possessed ability but couldn't get promoted because he had offended too many superiors.

Throughout the entire morning, Wu Huan and Liang Jin visited one family after another.

At each household, Liang Jin politely conversed with the family, but throughout the entire process, Liang Jin seemed unenthusiastic.

There were even two families who didn't mind Liang Jin's circumstances and were quite fond of him, but unfortunately, Liang Jin didn't have a clear attitude.

This made Wu Huan somewhat discouraged. He shook his head helplessly and said:

"Brother Liang, I know you're picky, but I didn't expect you to be this picky."

"I was originally full of confidence, believing that as long as you saw the first three girls, you would definitely surrender immediately, but I really didn't expect you to be so tough. Until now, you haven't even found one that catches your eye."

"I'm impressed, Brother, I'm truly impressed. If I were in your current situation, I would have already become a live-in son-in-law. Especially the conditions of the first three girls, even I, as your brother, am envious."

Liang Jin could only apologize helplessly upon hearing this, intending to invite Wu Huan for drinks and food first.

But who knew that Wu Huan would refuse outright:

"The important matter hasn't been completed yet, how can we drink? Don't you know that drinking can lead to mistakes?"

"Besides, it's still early for dinner, no need to rush. We've already arrived at the Zhao family's door, let's go in and take a look first."

As he spoke, Wu Huan pointed to a small alleyway by the roadside.

The alleyway was somewhat narrow and dark, with moss covering the walls on both sides.

After the two entered the alleyway, they walked for a while and arrived at the door of a house.

Wu Huan explained to Liang Jin in a low voice:

"This is the Zhao family, with the same surname as the current royal family, but unfortunately, there's no blood relation whatsoever, otherwise it wouldn't be your turn to come and see."

"The Zhao family's situation is a bit worse than the previous few. Old Zhao is a private school teacher, and he is a genuine scholar!"

"Of course, a teaching teacher with only a scholar's title has no chance to teach those wealthy children, and can only teach some ordinary families. But he is very respected on this street."

"Although this Zhao family doesn't have an official position and isn't wealthy, it is a scholarly family! If you, a rough soldier, can marry the Zhao family's daughter, you will be blessed!"

"However, you, kid, have a very good chance!"

"The Zhao family has a total of three daughters. The eldest daughter married a butcher, and the second daughter married a tailor! Only the youngest daughter is still unmarried. This youngest daughter is a bit older, already eighteen years old, the same age as you. But she looks pretty and is knowledgeable and reasonable, a good match."

Upon hearing this, Liang Jin immediately understood Wu Huan's meaning.

The professions of butcher and tailor might not sound high-end, and might even be regarded as lowly professions.

But that's only in terms of the overall social direction.

In fact, these two professions are high-end professions for ordinary families.

A butcher can not only guarantee enough meat, but also means being able to obtain a lot of money.

And a tailor is even more powerful. Ordinary people can't afford to hire a tailor to make clothes. Being a tailor in the capital means being able to come into contact with many rich and noble people.

So this also shows that the Zhao family's two daughters are actually married quite well.

And it can also be seen that the Zhao family head is not the kind of lofty and pedantic scholar, and can also consider practical life.

Wu Huan continued:

"Butchers and tailors can marry Zhao family girls, let alone you, a dignified forbidden army soldier, a martial artist!"

"Moreover, this Zhao family girl is already eighteen years old, she is old, and her parents are anxious to marry her off quickly."

"As long as you like that Zhao family girl, this matter will definitely be settled!"

Although martial artists are just ordinary professions in the capital and are not rare.

But Liang Jin is a forbidden army soldier, with a fixed military salary, and can support a family.

In this era, the general marriage age for girls is between thirteen and sixteen years old, and eighteen years old is indeed a bit old, and can be considered an older leftover woman.

So Wu Huan's words are not wrong.

With that said, Wu Huan led Liang Jin, carrying gifts, to knock on the Zhao family's door.

The door opened quickly, and Zhao Xingzhi and his wife warmly welcomed Wu Huan and Liang Jin inside.

The Zhao family is indeed a very ordinary family.

A simple, low courtyard, the doors and windows of the main house are a bit old, but they are cleaned neatly, without anything outstanding.

As Liang Jin expected, although Zhao Xingzhi is a scholar, he doesn't have too much of a scholar's airs.

Although he is thin and refined, with a faint scholarly air on his face, he doesn't reject people from a thousand miles away, but is very amiable and always has a gentle smile on his face.

His wife, Zhao Wangshi, is also an ordinary woman, dressed plainly, treating people kindly and enthusiastically, busy welcoming the two.

The two sides chatted for a while, from household trivialities to the customs and culture of the capital, and Zhao Xingzhi and his wife were quite satisfied with Liang Jin's demeanor and conversation.

Then next, naturally, Liang Jin has to take a look at the Zhao family's daughter - Zhao Yiyi.

Soon.

A graceful figure walked out from the back room, her footsteps light, and she came to the front hall somewhat shyly.

She was wearing a light blue dress, her clothes fluttering, her hair simply tied up, with a wooden hairpin inserted, looking fresh and natural.

Liang Jin casually glanced over.

But after just one glance, his gaze instantly seemed to be nailed in place and couldn't move away.

Even his whole person was shocked and stood up abruptly, with a strong look of disbelief on his face.

"How could it be... her?"

"How could this be?!"