Qin San Lang saw Gu Jinli grabbing his collar and pulling him down, knowing she was about to kiss him. His eyes lit up, eagerly waiting in delight. But upon hearing the words, his face darkened, and he quickly leaned down for a kiss on his own initiative.
"Hmm..." Caught off guard, Gu Jinli found it amusing, and quickly pushed him, urging, "Hurry up and leave, or else the Zong matchmaker will be here soon."
The rules in Great Chu dictate that on the day before an engagement, the young lady stays indoors until the ceremony is complete before she can leave the house.
The Zong matchmaker is renowned, working for noble families and officials, surely understanding such customs, so Gu Jinli shouldn't need to lay out a carpet to greet her. Instead, the matchmaker would come to see her.
Gu Jinli guessed correctly, and soon after, she heard voices—a sound from Mrs. Cui, Third Grandma, Mrs. Chen, and a stranger, presumably the matchmaker.
