The disgraced official I took care of was actually Zhu Houcong's childhood friend.

Chapter 738

Therefore, for the Han family, this was an ideal marriage. Who was Dazhu? He was Lord Zhou's personal guard. At a young age, he had already risen to the rank of deputy commander. If a commander became vacant in the future, it would be a sure thing for him. Such a promising young man was someone others would beg for, but their daughter was trying to push him away.

Dazhu wasn't stupid. After getting to know her at the poetry gathering at the Zhou family mansion, he could tell that the young lady from the Han family wasn't very interested in him. On the contrary, the young lady from the Sun family was gentle and kind, making Dazhu feel like he was basking in a spring breeze.

Afterwards, Zhou Chu asked Da Zhu for his opinion, and Da Zhu chose the Sun family's daughter without hesitation.

However, that's what they say, but things can't be done that way. After all, Zhou Chu let the two families choose the people, and it wouldn't be appropriate to say that Da Zhu looked down on the Han family. That would be a loss of face for the Han family.

So Zhou Chu invited Han Jie to Zuichunlou to discuss the matter.

"Lord Han, I've heard that the one in your Han family seems to prefer scholars and dislike someone like Dazhu."

At the dinner table, Zhou Chu looked at Han Jie and said.

Han Jie broke out in a cold sweat upon hearing this. This was not a good answer. The scholar represented the civil officials, while Da Zhu represented the Embroidered Uniform Guard. A single wrong word could offend the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard in front of him.

As for how Lord Zhou knew about this, Han Jie didn't think much of it. After all, given the capabilities of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, it would be strange if Lord Zhou didn't know.

"What are you saying, sir? That girl is young and ignorant. She doesn't know anything about love and romance. She's just read too many storybooks. As you know, most of those storybooks were written by those unsuccessful scholars."

Han Jie considered it for a moment before speaking.

"Rest assured, my lord, I will do my best to persuade her when I return."

Han Jie hurriedly assured him.

Women from ordinary families generally have little say in marriage, but it's different for women from wealthy and powerful families. These young ladies are pampered from a young age and some are quite spoiled. Before their marriage is settled, they can at least express their opinions.

Whether the family members listen or not is another matter entirely.

"There's no need to force it. If this marriage goes through, you'll be living together in the future, so naturally both sides need to be willing. Let's just call it off. It shouldn't affect the reputation of your Han family, right?"

Zhou Chu looked at Han Jie and said.

"It won't affect anything, it won't affect anything. They're not even engaged yet, so how can it affect anything? It's all my fault for not teaching that girl well. I'll go to your residence to apologize later."

Han Jie hurriedly said.

Zhou Chu resolved the matter so subtly.

Dazhu and Miss Sun have known each other for about two months and have been exchanging letters. Dazhu occasionally sneaks over to the Sun family home to meet with Miss Sun in private, which is why Zhou Chu asked this question.

Upon hearing this, Dazhu scratched his head sheepishly, unsure how to respond.

"You two don't get along?"

Zhou Chu continued to ask.

"No, no, Miss Sun is gentle and kind. I am just from the countryside and I always feel that I am not good enough for her."

Dazhu hurriedly said.

"What's this about being a good match or not? You're now a deputy commander, a young talent. It's the Sun family who's climbing the social ladder. This young lady is just Lord Sun's niece."

Zhou Chu said calmly.

Upon hearing this, Dazhu was momentarily speechless.

"Since you think it's suitable, let's pick a date, and I'll invite Lord Sun to my residence for a chat to finalize your marriage."

Zhou Chu said.

"Everyone listens to adults."

Dazhu was very happy to hear this.

"Chunfu, you should hurry up too. If you haven't found a girl you like by this time next year, I'll have someone arrange a match for you."

Zhou Chu looked at Shen Lian, who had just returned from outside, and teased him.

Upon hearing this, Shen Lian's expression became somewhat unnatural. He could readily discuss murder, arson, martial arts, and military strategy, and even had some experience with poisoning. However, he was completely ignorant about matters of love between men and women.