Prime Minister's Estate. Main Courtyard.
Madam Lin, wife of the Prime Minister, was flipping through the profiles of eligible young women brought by a matchmaker. Ever since rumors spread about Pei Zhao’s involvement with a male entertainer, not only had his original marriage prospect fallen through, but noblewomen would now intentionally detour to avoid her. It was as if their family were a fiery pit, and these mothers feared their daughters’ eyes might be blinded by her son.
Madam Lin was fraught with anxiety, unable to get a good night's sleep. Just a few days ago, she had encountered a Taoist priest who, upon reading Pei Zhao’s fortune, warned that he must marry within two years to avoid a looming disaster of bloodshed. Terrified, Madam Lin immediately scrambled to arrange a marriage for Pei Zhao. Yet, the moment the other party heard the name of her family, they would show no further interest and promptly shooed the matchmaker away.
Chapter 239