Chapter 908: Hidden Truths Traverse Rebirth (2)
The matchmaker secretly breathed a sigh of relief, caressing the embroidered purse in her sleeve, and said fawningly, "Although that young lady is honored as a County Lord, she comes from a humble family with little exposure and truly is no match for the grandeur of your household. It’s a pity she won’t have the chance to be cherished by an affectionate and kind great-grandmother like Old Lady Mo, or she would have fallen into a nest of fortune for the rest of her life."
Old Lady Cui made no denial, giving a slight nod to the maid Hongshang standing by her side, pretending not to see the matchmaker’s sycophantic behavior.
Hongshang understood what Old Lady Cui meant, and she bowed before heading to the inner room. When she came back, she held an extra satin purse in her hand. She presented it to the matchmaker with a smile and said, "Old Lady feels pity for your hard work, and this is a reward for your drink money. Please accept it!"
Money Matchmaker dared to take benefits from the Mo Family but did not dare to accept anything from the Cui family. She still counted on Old Lady Cui to entrust her with the task of matchmaking for the Shu grandson! Therefore, she quickly stood to apologize to Old Lady Cui, "This old woman has failed to accomplish the task and let down Old Lady’s trust. Old Lady is generous and does not hold it against this old woman, for which I am deeply grateful. I have no face to accept Old Lady’s silver."
In ordinary households, such words might earn the matchmaker favor from the host, but Old Lady Cui did not lack silver. Giving the matchmaker silver was simply following tradition, so her refusal was actually showing a lack of appreciation.
Usually, she dealt with major households and should not make such mistakes. However, led by insatiable greed and hoping to secure the business of matchmaking for herself, she had forgotten her place and duty.
As expected, Old Lady Cui’s expression faded slightly, too lazy to bother with Money Matchmaker. She then said to Hongshang, still holding the purse, "Since Money Matchmaker does not want it, this silver is awarded to you. Now, thank her quickly."