【The Complete Tale of Five Beauties】【07】【Author: Parasite】

Chapter Seven: Zhu Hanlin Acts as Matchmaker for Feng Ziqing in Betrothing Yueying .
A poem reads: "
Hands plant green seedlings in the wild field, bowing one's head reveals the sky reflected in the water.
Only with a pure heart can one find happiness;
taking a step back is actually moving forward." Now, Hua Youlian, following her master's orders, went to find Wei Linchuan. It turned out that Wei Linchuan lived next door to the Hua residence, in Hua Wenfang's house. Hua Youlian went out the gate, and there was Linchuan's house. She knocked on the door, and heard a soft, melodious voice inside, asking, "Who's knocking?" Hearing this question, Hua Youlian's body went numb with pleasure. She thought to herself, "Everyone says Wei Linchuan's wife is beautiful, but I've never seen her. I only glimpsed her through the crack in the door just now, and now I know if it's true." She quickly replied, "Just open the door and you'll know." The story of opening the door is another matter.
Now, Wei Linchuan, seeing that he hadn't seen Hua Wenfang for half a month, thought to himself, "Could it be that Hua Wenfang is leaving me, hence this refusal to see me? We rely on our mouths to make money, not only eating what others give us but also wanting to take what they give us. Since she doesn't like me, does she necessarily depend on me? It's true what they say: 'If one place doesn't keep you, another will.' If I were to work as a hanger-on for someone else, I'd have to take on lawsuits in various government offices; if I were to write for someone else, I wouldn't be able to take care of the household chores. I only have one young maid at home, named Xiaohong, who is only fifteen years old and always tending the fire in the stove, never having a moment's rest. I'm in a dilemma." Moreover, Wei Linchuan's wife, Cui, was only twenty-one years old this year, beautiful and charming. She wasn't Wei Linchuan's wife. That year, Wei Linchuan was selling cloth in Suzhou and stayed at Cui's cloth shop outside Changmen. Somehow, Cui caught his eye, and he schemed and plotted until she became his mistress. He then discussed with her hiring a boat to escape back to Hangzhou, and they became husband and wife. The next day, the old man, finding his daughter missing, wanted to have her arrested by the authorities. However, the shameful reputation was unbearable; if word got out, what would become of his face? A careful search of the shop revealed only a customer surnamed Wei was missing. Knowing he was the one who had abducted his daughter, he sighed, "I've raised this unfilial daughter; I'll just consider her gone." Seeing Xiao Hong tending the fire and hearing the urgent knocking, Cui had no choice but to gently open the door. She saw a handsome scholar, with rosy lips and white teeth, remarkably beautiful. Hua Youlian looked up and saw the woman's thousand charms and hundred allure; she was utterly captivated, thinking to herself, "The rumors are true; she is indeed extremely beautiful." She saw: eyes brimming with autumn water, delicate eyebrows, gold-chained stockings gliding on the water, a tender face so delicate it seemed a gentle breeze could break it.
Her lips were like cherry blossoms in full bloom, her dark hair styled elegantly, like a moon goddess descended from the moon palace, only lacking the jade rabbit of the heavens.
Hua Youlian stepped forward and said, "Greetings, Madam." Cui Shi bowed and gave a curtsy. The woman asked with a smile, "Where does my husband come from?" Hua Youlian replied, "I am from the Hua family next door. I have been sent by my master to invite Master Wei over for a talk." Upon hearing this, the woman's face lit up with a smile, and she said, "So it is Uncle Hua. Please come in and have some tea. My husband is not home. I will ask him to come when he returns." Hua Youlian said, "I will invite him in right away." He had no choice but to turn and leave. The woman said, "I'm sorry, Uncle." Hua Youlian replied, "I dare not, I dare not." He walked slowly, thinking to himself, "How could I let this woman fall for me? I would be willing to die for her."
But let's leave that aside for now. Meanwhile, Cui Shi stood blankly at the door, watching Hua Youlian leave. She only closed the door after Hua Youlian entered the mansion. He sat down in the main room, thinking to himself, "How could a man in this world be so handsome?" Indeed: "The sun rises in the east while rain falls in the west; don't say there's no love, for there
is." Hua Youlian went to the study. Seeing Hua Wenfang bowing his head in contemplation, he called out, "Master, Master Wei isn't home. He told his wife he'd be there soon." Hua Wenfang said, "Why did it take you so long to return? You must have been playing outside." Hua Youlian replied, "I waited for his wife to open the door." Hua Wenfang said, "Everyone says Wei Linchuan's wife is beautiful; did you see her just now?" Hua Youlian said, "Her talent is truly exceptional. She's nearly twenty years old, and even I found her captivating." Hua Wenfang asked in surprise, "Indeed?" "Is she beautiful?" You Lian said, "How dare I deceive you, sir?" Wen Fang said, "Do you have any way to let me see her? If you can get her, my sir has many maids in his mansion; you can choose any one to be your wife." You Lian said, "Sir, please don't deceive me." After thinking for a while, he said, "This woman is guaranteed to please you, sir." Wen Fang was overjoyed and said, "Tell me quickly." Just as You Lian was about to speak, he heard a cheerful voice calling from outside the window, "Sir, it's been several evenings since I last came to pay my respects." It turned out to be Wei Linchuan. Hua Wenfang said, "Old Wei, I haven't been feeling well lately, why haven't you come to see me?" Linchuan replied, "I've come to pay my respects every day, but the gatekeeper always tells me, 'Master cannot receive guests,' so I dare not come in. Today I had some business to attend to, so I went out for a walk. When I returned, I heard from the servants that Uncle was at home. I heard you calling me, Master, and rushed over." Wenfang said, "Please sit down, my master has a confidential matter to discuss with you." Wei Linchuan said, "Yes." He then sat down. A young page brought tea, which Linchuan accepted. You Lian called out from the side, "Master Wei, I just came to your residence, where did you go?" Lin Chuan said with a grin, "It was you, Uncle, who came to my humble abode. I'm truly sorry. I had some small business to attend to and didn't greet you. Please forgive my absence." Hua Wenfang said, "Old Wei, my master summoned you not for any other reason, but because that damned old beast of an uncle has caused me so much embarrassment." Lin Chuan said, "How did you embarrass yourself, sir? I have no idea." Hua Wenfang said, "I was sitting at home perfectly fine when he came to act as my matchmaker, saying, 'I've found Qian Lin's sister who is both beautiful and talented, and I want to arrange a marriage with her.' Unexpectedly, on that very day..." Zhu Hui was there acting as matchmaker, discussing marriage with Master Feng. Linchuan said, "Since your uncle is acting as matchmaker for you, Master should accept." Qian Lin, seeing the two families discussing marriage, hesitated to agree and replied, "I will invite Brothers Feng and Hua to my home another day. My sister will set a test; whoever answers the best question will be married." At that time, my old bastard came back and asked me to take the test. My uncle thought, "How could my writing be better than Feng Xu's?" and refused to take the test. However, my old man pleaded with my mother, pressuring me until I finally went to Qian Lin's house to take the test. That day, the test was set, and everyone answered it. Who knew that Qian Yueying, that scoundrel, didn't care whether people could bear it or not. She tore my uncle's writing to shreds, and circled and pointed at Feng Xu's writing again and again, making me look foolish in front of everyone. When I got home, I fell seriously ill from the anger and almost died. Today, my old geezer came again, saying that Feng Xu has chosen April 18th to marry Qian Yueying, and the betrothal ceremony will be on the 26th of this month. He wants me to take Qian Yueying away as my wife. Logically speaking, Feng Xu is my good friend, so it's fine if he marries her. But my old geezer refuses and wants me to take her away. I've thought and thought, but I have no idea what to do. I've asked Youlian to come... Let's discuss a foolproof plan. If we can secure this marriage, it will affect our reputation, and we will thank you handsomely and never go back on our word. After listening to these words, Linchuan replied after a long while: "Sir, in my opinion, this matter is difficult to handle. Feng Xu has already seen the age of the bride and is about to marry into the family. How can we change that? We must come up with a foolproof plan. Let me think about it slowly. This is not something that can be accomplished in a day. Sir, please don't be impatient." Wenfang said: "The betrothal ceremony will be held very soon. You must keep it in mind and not forget it." Linchuan said: "Don't worry, sir. It's all up to me." That day, Linchuan was invited to stay for a drink. At the beginning of the night, Linchuan took his leave.
Seeing that Wei Linchuan had left, Hua Wenfang called Youlian over and asked, "My master is concerned about Wei Linchuan's wife. Do you have any way to get my master to see him?" Hua Youlian replied, "Master, tomorrow take fifty taels of silver to his house, saying you're asking for a letter. If Wei Linchuan is home, give the silver to his household; if he's not home, give it to his wife and act accordingly." Indeed, fine wine reddens the face, and money stirs the heart.
Hua Wenfang was overjoyed and spent the night with Hua Youlian that very day. The next morning, after breakfast, he changed into a fine robe, and without anyone following him, with fifty taels of silver tucked into his sleeve, he quietly left the mansion alone. Reaching Wei Linchuan's door, he knocked. Hearing the knock, the person inside hurriedly opened the door. Linchuan, seeing Wenfang, quickly said, "I didn't know you had come, Master. Please come in and have some tea." Hua Wenfang used this as an excuse to enter.
It turned out that Linchuan lived in a two-courtyard house. Three rooms facing south were used as guest rooms, one side was used as a kitchen, and the other side was the bedroom for Xiaohong, the maid. Hua Wenfang saw that the walls were covered with books, and calligraphy and paintings by famous people were pasted all over the walls. He opened the door backwards and walked to the guest room. He saw a family shrine in the middle of the main room. The incense burner and candlesticks were polished like silver. He saw that there were curtains hanging down on both sides of the bedroom door. In the center of the guest room, there was a painting. On the incense table, there was a vase with a sprig of apricot blossom. There was a marble screen on the other side, and six nanmu chairs and four small chairs on both sides. Hua Wenfang said, "I have never been to your residence before. Your residence is very elegant and clean." Linchuan said, "Please sit down, sir." Wenfang bowed to him and sat down. A voice called from inside the room, "Xiao Hong, a guest has arrived. Quickly, serve tea." This sweet, coquettish voice made Hua Wenfang's body go weak. She replied, "I must be your sister-in-law. I haven't yet paid my respects." The woman then lifted the curtain and returned a deep curtsy. Hua Wenfang stole a glance; indeed, she was beautiful, delicate, and charming, truly captivating. Not wanting to linger too long, she sat down in the guest's seat. After Xiao Hong finished serving tea, Wen Fang said, "I haven't slept a wink since we parted yesterday, and I came to your residence specifically to ask for news. Have you come up with any brilliant plan?" Lin Chuan replied, "I told you yesterday, sir, not to be impatient; it takes more than a day." Hua Wen Fang said, "It's not that I'm impatient, but my uncle came to urge me." He quickly took out fifty taels of silver and said, "Take this for your daily expenses. I hope you can devise a good plan soon, and I will repay you handsomely later." Seeing the silver, Lin Chuan changed his tune and said, "Sir, don't worry about it. Leave this to me. I will reply to you when I come to your residence tomorrow." The woman standing inside the door was delighted to see Hua Wen Fang take out the silver and had Xiao Hong bring out several exquisite pastries and place them on the table. Lin Chuan quickly invited him to have some tea. While drinking tea, Hua Wen Fang's eyes kept glancing around the room. After a while, he had no choice but to get up. The woman said, "It's good to have you, sir." Hua Wenfang replied, "I wouldn't dare, I wouldn't dare." Linchuan saw him off at the gate and turned back. Cui Shi came out and asked, "Why did Hua Wenfang give you so much silver?" Linchuan then explained the whole story: "If things go well, I'm not afraid that Hua Wenfang won't support my husband and me for life." The woman was overjoyed, but we won't
go into details. Meanwhile, Hua Wenfang returned to his study and saw Hua Youlian. He said, "What a fine woman! What method do you have to get her into my hands?" Youlian said, "Sir, if you want someone else's wife, take your time and discuss it. Don't be impatient." The day passed. The next day, after breakfast, he couldn't put his mind at ease. He took another ten taels of silver from his sleeve and, without telling Hua Youlian, quietly left the mansion to go to the Wei family, hoping to get his wife. It was truly a case of: "Without a deep-seated scheme, how can one obtain the pearl from the dragon's neck?"
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