Cheng Sinian, hearing Madam Cheng's words, also grew anxious, "Ah? What should we do then?"
"Naturally, we should inform the young lady's family in advance! If her family is willing to agree to the marriage, they will naturally give a reply. Once the young lady reaches her capping ceremony, we can begin arranging the engagement."
Madam Cheng glanced at him, "Not bad. After raising you for so many years, you finally know how to go after a prize. Tell me, whose prize is it?"
Cheng Sinian looked at her shyly. Seeing his mother watching him with keen interest, his face instantly turned crimson.
"Ac... Actually, you know her, and... and you're very familiar with her..."
Madam Cheng raised an eyebrow. She knew her, and was familiar with her. She knew quite a few young ladies in Yaoxian City, and was familiar with many of them. If she had to guess, how could she possibly guess?
Seeing her mother unwilling to guess, Cheng Sinian gritted his teeth and stamped his foot, "It's Jiang Wan!"
"What?"
Madam Cheng couldn't quite believe her ears, "You mean, Wan Wan?"
Cheng Sinian nodded, his face red, "It's her."
Madam Cheng let out a laugh, "If you don't want to get married, you can just say so. Why drag Wan Wan out as a shield?"
She knew her son well. She would believe him if he said any other name, but she didn't believe him when he said Jiang Wan. This boy had never been able to lift his head in front of Jiang Wan all these years, and was even quite afraid of that girl, so timid that it was unbearable to watch. In such a situation, how could she believe he liked Jiang Wan?
Cheng Sinian became anxious, "Mother, I'm telling the truth. I truly admire Wan Wan! Although she's a bit fierce, she's very good. I... I just like her that way."
Madam Cheng quickly reached out and touched his forehead, "You're not sick, are you? Why are you talking nonsense?"
Cheng Sinian stamped his foot, "Mother! I'm seriously discussing important matters with you. I really like Wan Wan and want you to propose to her for me."
Madam Cheng stared at him for a long time. Seeing that he didn't seem to be joking, she tentatively asked, "Are you really serious?"
Cheng Sinian nodded, "Of course. How could I joke about such a thing? Mother, please go and talk to Aunt Jiang tomorrow. Otherwise, I'm afraid someone else will get there first."
Wan Wan had become more and more outstanding in the past two years. Coupled with Pinxiang Lou and her medicinal fields, everyone in Yaoxian knew that she was a very capable young lady. With the abilities of her parents and elder brother, many families were likely waiting for her to reach her capping ceremony.
Madam Cheng confirmed he was telling the truth and her mouth split into the widest grin, "Good boy, you have good taste! If you can marry Wan Wan to be my daughter-in-law, it would truly fulfill your mother's wish!"
She had longed to have a daughter, but after giving birth to Cheng Jingnian, her body had never shown any signs of pregnancy again. Chen Yuezhi had examined her, and everything was normal, but she just couldn't conceive.
Later, she came to terms with it. Perhaps she was destined to only have two sons and not the fortune of having a daughter. Therefore, all these years, she had doted on Jiang Wan like her own daughter, often inviting that girl to their manor. Now, their manor even had a dedicated courtyard for Jiang Wan, even though Jiang Wan rarely spent the night there.
The reason she hadn't considered making Jiang Wan her daughter-in-law was all because of Cheng Sinian. Whenever he faced Jiang Wan, he was unusually well-behaved, listening to everything Jiang Wan said. If Jiang Wan so much as hummed, he would be so scared that he wouldn't dare to breathe loudly.
In such a situation, she wouldn't have dared to imagine her son would fall for Jiang Wan.
After all, normally, what man would be willing to marry a woman who was more capable than himself, only to be suppressed by her for his entire life?
Her son was indeed not an ordinary person!
Madam Cheng patted his shoulder, "Have you thought it through? I'm very happy to have Wan Wan as my daughter-in-law. When Wan Wan enters our family, I will definitely treat her as my daughter."
"Not to mention anything else, just based on the relationship between the Cheng and Jiang families, you cannot treat Wan Wan poorly in any way. Otherwise, how can our two families continue to interact?"
"Therefore, marrying Wan Wan means you cannot take concubines for the rest of your life, and you cannot cause her any distress. If you cannot do this, then abandon this idea as soon as possible."
Cheng Sinian replied without hesitation, "I've never thought about those things. I admire Wan Wan, and naturally, I want to be with her for a lifetime, exclusively."
Madam Cheng smiled, "Alright, with your words, I have no worries. Tomorrow, I will go to the Jiang family and propose for you!"
Cheng Sinian was so excited that he bowed to Madam Cheng, "Thank you, Mother."
That night, Cheng Sinian was too excited to sleep.
The next morning, he ran to Madam Cheng's courtyard with dark circles under his eyes, urging her to set off quickly.
Madam Cheng was so angry she wanted to hit him with two sticks.
Finally, Madam Cheng tidied herself up, ordered a carriage to be prepared, and set off out of the city towards the small mountain village.
Upon arriving at the Jiang family's medical clinic, Madam Cheng alighted from the carriage, and a young servant immediately came forward to greet her, "Greetings to Madam."
Madam Cheng smiled, "Is your Divine Doctor wife available?"
The servant sighed, "Our madam is so busy every day that she doesn't even have time to drink water."
Madam Cheng strode into the clinic, "Since I'm here, I don't believe she can't even spare time for a cup of tea."
However, when she went inside, she was rendered speechless.
Several patients were gathered around Chen Yuezhi, with a long queue behind them.
Chen Yuezhi hadn't noticed her arrival at all and was patiently inquiring about the patients' conditions.
Madam Cheng also sighed and went to the Jiang family's residence.
After Chen Yuezhi finished with the morning patients, she learned that Madam Cheng had visited. She quickly got up and returned to her own courtyard.
As soon as she saw her, Chen Yuezhi complained, "Why didn't you let anyone inform me when you arrived?"
Madam Cheng chuckled and snorted, "How dare I interrupt Divine Doctor Chen's important work? You are a very busy person now, and it's not easy for me to see you! I came here personally, and I've even sat on the cold bench for a long time. I haven't complained yet, and you're picking on me first."
Chen Yuezhi smiled and patted her hand, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, for making you wait."
Madam Cheng pulled Chen Yuezhi to sit down, "Guess why I came to visit today?"
Chen Yuezhi saw her beaming face and glanced at her belly, "Are you pregnant?"
Madam Cheng blushed with embarrassment and playfully hit her, "What nonsense are you talking about! I'm already old enough to be a grandmother!"
Chen Yuezhi said, "You're only thirty-five, it's not impossible to have another child."
"Stop it!" Madam Cheng glared at her, "You're so improper. I'm here today to discuss something serious with you."
Chen Yuezhi immediately turned serious, "What is it?"
Madam Cheng organized her thoughts, "Wan Wan will reach her capping ceremony in half a year. Can you start considering her marriage?"
Chen Yuezhi said, "Not yet. I'm so busy I can barely stand, and her father is no better. Plus, that girl is completely oblivious. So, her father and I were thinking of waiting another two years. Why are you suddenly asking about this?"
Madam Cheng smiled even more brightly, "Yuezhi, look, would my Sinian be a suitable son-in-law for you?"