So they took their bundles off the ox-cart, tidied themselves up, and went to their uncle's house.
After Mrs. Wang told him about the matchmaking meeting, Yang Defa spoke to Qingmu with great gravity. "Have you thought this through? Today's visit is tantamount to a formal marriage proposal. The Liu family couldn't be more eager. Once you make this trip, even though nothing is finalized, it's as good as a verbal engagement. The only thing left will be to hire a matchmaker."
Qingmu took a deep breath and nodded. "Don't worry, Uncle. I've made up my mind. As for my father and mother, they're well aware of the situation too."
'Even Juhua has gone to meet her,' he thought. 'In our whole family, only Dad has never met this Liu Yunlan.'
Laixi had gone to the market early this morning, but his cousin Laifu was at home and hadn't gone out.
