I Became a Matchmaker in Ancient Times

This was a bit of a failed cross-frequency experiment. I really can't write any more, so I'll pick it up again if inspiration strikes.

[Blurb]

Chang Le is a moderately famous relationship advice streamer online. She's been single for eighteen years, has perfect theoretical knowledge, but no practical experience whatsoever.

One day, she transmigrates and becomes the daughter of Chang'an's longtime matchmaker.

"Host, you must help ninety-nine couples marry successfully in this ancient world to return to reality."

Chang Le thinks it over. Isn't this exactly what she does for a living? Besides, in all the transmigration novels she's read, the protagonists have all kinds of golden fingers.

She does have a golden finger, and a highly advanced one at that. It's just...

"What a rip-off! Only one of the three modules is free. The others cost three hundred per use. Why don't you just rob me!"

"Host, payment in this world's currency is also acceptable."

Chang Le sees black. If it thinks it's getting money out of her pocket, it can forget it!

After muddling through all sorts of trials, Chang Le gradually makes a name for herself with her quick wit and shamelessness. The people seeking help with matchmaking come from increasingly powerful families.

With her business sense, she opens a matchmaking shop in Chang'an, makes a fortune, and becomes famous. The Empress summons her, and the Emperor himself bestows on her the title of "Great Jing's Number One Matchmaker."

After completing her ninety-eighth mission, Chang Le opens the shop door and sees an extremely familiar handsome face.

The wooden-headed Zhao Yan stands at the foot of the steps, meeting her eyes, the tips of his ears bright red.

"Chang Le, you once asked me what I was still missing. I've thought about it for a long time. My household is still short a wife to manage the money."

"I need... a wife like you."

Chang Le nearly chokes. She loves money, but not so much that she'd sell herself for it.

Good heavens, where did the hopelessly straightforward Zhao Yan learn lines this smooth?

[Reader's Guide]

1. This is a fictional setting. Please don't read too much into the historical details.

2. The tone is fairly lighthearted and not especially old-fashioned, so please bear with it. The female lead is from another time, so modern expressions will appear.

3. The story is episodic and focuses mainly on the female lead's career. The male lead is unlikable at first, but becomes devoted later.

4. The female lead has to match ninety-nine couples, but the author won't actually write that many.

5. Definitely a happy ending.

Message: May all lovers find their way to one another.