TSWPF -Chapter 450 Coming to See Him

After taking one look, Liu Zhiyan couldn’t tear his eyes away. He leaned forward slightly, staring at the portrait of Xiaoxiao, who was smiling so sweetly. Just as he was about to praise her, Old Master Liu lifted his head.

“Yan’er, wipe the drool from the corner of your mouth. Don’t drip it onto my painting.”

“…”

Was it really that exaggerated?

Liu Zhiyan looked at his grandfather speechlessly and quietly stepped back, not daring to get too close anymore, afraid of getting beaten.

“Xiaoxiao is really beautiful.” She was already this pretty at such a young age—how amazing would she be when she grew up?

She truly had the potential to “charm a city with one smile and topple a nation with another.”

Liu Wenjie looked at the portrait a few times and nodded. Xiaoxiao was indeed beautiful. Fortunately, she was born into the Liu family. If she had been born into an ordinary family, she probably wouldn’t have been protected.

Hearing this, Old Master Liu felt a sense of crisis rise in his heart. Should he send another group of guards to protect his precious great-granddaughter?

“Hao’er, look—your fourth brother’s daughter is already so big. You should start thinking about it too,” Liu Wenjie said, turning to his eldest son.

Seeing people younger than him already become grandfathers made him extremely envious.

Yet his eldest son showed no intention of getting married, which made him anxious and helpless.

Moreover, his relationship with his son wasn’t good, so he didn’t dare urge him.

Liu Zhihao glanced at Liu Wenjie and responded lightly, “Mm.”

Was that… agreement?

Liu Wenjie immediately became excited. He clenched his fist, cleared his throat, and asked what kind of girl Liu Zhihao liked so his mother could arrange introductions.

“Enough. Even if you trust your wife, I don’t,” Old Master Liu snorted. “You don’t need her to handle this. I’ll let Third Daughter-in-law help with it.”

How could he entrust his eldest grandson’s marriage to such an unreliable woman? What if she deliberately caused trouble and brought back a troublesome girl?

Liu Wenjie smiled awkwardly. “Then I’ll trouble Third Sister-in-law.”

Thinking about it, if he left it to Jiang Yingying, she might not do well either. Her judgment had never been good, and she was easily used by others. Such an important matter shouldn’t be entrusted to her.

Third Sister-in-law was steady and reliable. She would surely find a suitable wife for Hao’er.

With his grandsons present, Old Master Liu didn’t want to press too hard. After putting away the portrait, he changed the topic.

They talked for over an hour before ending.

Before Liu Zhiyan left, Old Master Liu told him to call his mother over. He had something to tell her.

Knowing it was about his elder brother’s marriage, Liu Zhiyan nodded eagerly and ran off.

His brother was already so old. If he had married earlier, his children would be several years old by now. Too bad he had always refused.

Now that he finally loosened up, Liu Zhiyan was determined to support him fully.

“You see? You’re still unmarried at your age, and even your younger brother is worried about you,” Old Master Liu mocked.

Liu Zhihao was speechless.

Was he really that old?

“Got it. I’ll try to get married this year. Satisfied, Grandpa?”

Old Master Liu snorted proudly. “You’d better keep your word.”

Liu Zhihao sighed silently and left the study.

Not long after, Zhang Yun’er arrived.

She had heard from her son that her father-in-law wanted her to help arrange matches for Hao’er.

Was it really okay for her to take over this matter from her sister-in-law?

“Father, you called for me.”

“Mm, sit,” Old Master Liu said. “You know why I asked you here, right?”

Among all the daughters-in-law, only the third one wasn’t selfish. He felt at ease entrusting this matter to her.

“I heard a little from Yan’er, but not the details. Please tell me, Father.”

Old Master Liu sighed heavily. “You know about the eldest branch. To be honest, I don’t feel at ease leaving this to the eldest daughter-in-law. So I want to entrust it to you. Are you willing?”

Zhang Yun’er smiled. “If Eldest Sister-in-law has no objections, I’m willing to help.”

She had watched Liu Zhihao grow up and wanted him to marry and have children soon, so her late sister-in-law could rest in peace.

Old Master Liu raised his brows. “If she has objections, tell her to come see me. I’ll talk to her.”

He would teach her what it meant to be a proper mother.

He wasn’t unaware of what had been happening in the family. He had just chosen to turn a blind eye for the sake of harmony.

If he really intervened, they’d all suffer.

With his assurance, Zhang Yun’er felt more confident. She promised to find Liu Zhihao a good girl.

“Then I’ll trouble you.”

“Father, we’re family. No need to be so polite.”

…

After returning to her room, Zhang Yun’er began thinking about which noble families in the capital still had unmarried daughters.

After deciding, she drafted invitation cards and sent them out the next day.

She believed the families who received them would bring their daughters, giving her a chance to observe them carefully.

For the Liu family’s eldest granddaughter-in-law, character mattered more than looks.

“Yan’er, go tell your brother to stay home tomorrow,” Zhang Yun’er said when she saw her son.

“Why?”

“I’m inviting people over to enjoy the flowers.”

Liu Zhiyan immediately understood. “Oh!” Then he ran off.

At Liu Zhihao’s courtyard, he asked the maid if his brother was inside.

“Yes, Sixth Young Master. Eldest Young Master is in his room.”

Liu Zhiyan shouted, “Big Brother!”

“Come in.”

He walked in and sat beside him.

“Big Brother, good news!”

Liu Zhihao raised his head. “Did you pick up gold or silver?”

“…”

Knowing his brother found him annoying, Liu Zhiyan coughed. “It’s good news for you.”

Liu Zhihao lowered his gaze and continued reading.

Still not interested?

“Big Brother, aren’t you curious?”

“Curiosity kills the cat,” Liu Zhihao replied. “It’s about matchmaking, right?”

Liu Zhiyan slumped. “Why are you so smart?”

Liu Zhihao hummed in response.

“My mom invited girls from the capital to admire flowers. She told you not to go out tomorrow.”

“Alright.”

That was it.

Liu Zhiyan gave up and left.

He reported back, then returned to studying.

He wasn’t as strong as his brother in martial arts, nor as good as Fourth Brother in academics. He had to work harder.

On the day of the flower viewing, Zhang Yun’er prepared early.

Families who received invitations brought their best daughters, hoping Liu Zhihao would fancy them.

After all, he had both status and ability. Marrying into the Liu family would elevate their whole clan.

“Brother, why are you still here?” Liu Zhiyan asked when he saw him reading again.

“What’s there to see?” Liu Zhihao replied. “Two eyes, one nose, one mouth. My book is more interesting.”

“Now I know why you’re still unmarried.”

Liu Zhihao looked up. “Am I really that old?”

“Of course! You’re twenty-three already!”

Liu Zhihao nodded and went back to reading.

Liu Zhiyan couldn’t take it anymore. He snatched the book.

“My mom said you should secretly take a look. It’s best to marry someone you like, like Fourth Brother and his wife.”

“They’re always so lovey-dovey…”

“Thanks, Matchmaker,” Liu Zhihao said, patting his shoulder and standing up.

Matchmaker?!

Liu Zhiyan jumped angrily—then realized it included himself.

He sighed and ran after him.

“Brother, why are you coming here? It’s so deserted.”

Liu Zhihao shushed him and pulled him up into a big tree.