Early the next morning, Yun Jiao called for two maids from the residence, instructing them to go near Hua Family Tofu Shop to find out about Lady Eleven’s character.

Finding a stepmother for herself couldn’t be handled too carelessly; if someone too fierce was brought in, the household would be full of quarrels, and that would be no good.

The two maids listened to the instructions and went on their way.

Yun Jiao went to Renxin Hall as usual to see patients.

After seeing only a few patients, a maid arrived carrying tofu, whispering to Yun Jiao, "I went to buy tofu and intentionally said I was short a penny. Lady Eleven still let me take the tofu, only reminding me to remember it tomorrow. She seems pretty kind."

"I asked around, and everyone said Lady Eleven is straightforward, capable, and doesn’t talk much. She’s a nice person."

Yun Jiao sent the maid away.

Near noon, the other maid hurried in.

After greeting, the maid reported, "I asked around, and most neighbors say Lady Eleven is amiable in business, capable, and that’s about it."

"Later, I ran into someone, the sister-in-law of Lady Eleven’s former husband. She mentioned many bad things about Lady Eleven."

"She said they drove Lady Eleven away back then because she did nothing but make tofu at home and bossed them around. They couldn’t get along, so she was sent back to her parents’ house."

Yun Jiao sent this maid away too, recalling Lady Eleven’s appearance. She didn’t look sharp-tongued, so the sister-in-law’s words couldn’t be taken seriously.

After lunch, Yun Jiao quietly told her father about the matter, making Gu Yuheng’s face flush red and he fell silent for a while.

Yun Jiao chuckled, "Father, why not invite her to our shop tomorrow, or you could go to Hua’s Tofu Shop to buy some tofu and have a look. What do you think?"

Gu Yuheng stammered, "It’s not quite proper to have a lady visit our home first."

Yun Jiao nodded, "Alright, then wait for the matchmaker to come over and ask her to set up a meeting at the teahouse on the street corner?"

Gu Yuheng seemed still a bit hesitant.

"Oh, come on, Father, you’re not a young man anymore. Just meet and have a chat. If it works out, great. If not, nothing lost."

"Don’t you think so?"

Only then did Gu Yuheng nod, "Alright." Then he coughed lightly, trying to cover up, and took a sip of tea.

Yun Jiao pursed her lips, suppressing a laugh, and walked away.

Early the next day, when the matchmaker came, Yun Jiao spoke about it.

The matchmaker patted her chest, "Leave it to me."

"But the meeting will definitely have to be in the afternoon. Lady Eleven needs to take care of business in the morning."

After lunch, Yun Jiao urged her father to change his clothes. She nudged Gu Yuheng into the room, "Father, shave your beard too. You’ll look younger."

When Gu Yuheng came out, Yun Jiao saw that not a hair was out of place, and he was wearing a brand-new silk robe she had ordered for him.

His beard was gone, and he looked several years younger.

Gu Yuheng glanced at Yun Jiao, awkwardly tugging at the new robe, "Does it look good?"

Yun Jiao smiled with her lips pursed, "It looks great, hurry up and go."

Gu Yuheng straightened his robe and walked out with big steps.

There was a Fulai Tea House at the street corner.

The first floor was for casual seating, and the second floor had several private rooms. Yun Jiao had someone book a private room the day before.

Lady Eleven was a bit anxious, sitting in the private room.

When the matchmaker spoke to her yesterday, she couldn’t believe such a good thing was happening.

The biological father of Doctor Gu at Renxin Hall was remarrying, and Doctor Gu had his eyes on her!

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