Although the banquet at the Cheng Manor was not as sumptuous as the one at the Imperial Palace, it was warm and everyone was free and unrestrained. Even Wu Meiniang revealed a rare smile.
The Seventh Grandmother of the Cheng family liked this beautiful girl very much. In just a moment, she held her hand and was unwilling to let go.
"Li family kid, you owe Mei Niang a favor, but you can't treat her like your slave.”
Li Yi was stunned. He looked at Wu Meiniang, whose face was blushing, and could not help but sigh in his heart,""As expected of the future empress. In such a situation, she managed to take down the unruly and willful Seventh Grandmother of the Cheng residence.”
The Seventh Grandmother of the Cheng Mansion was known to be difficult to get along with in Chang 'an. Who knew that in the blink of an eye, he was taken down by Wu Meiniang.
It could be seen that not only was Wu Meiniang intelligent, but she also had extraordinary methods at such a young age.
Cheng Manor's Seventh Grandmother held Wu Meiniang's small hand and seemed to have thought of something."Sigh, if my daughter didn't die prematurely, she would be as old as Mei Niang. Unfortunately, the heavens did not allow my Cheng family to have a daughter.”
When Cheng Yaojin heard this, he couldn't help but laugh awkwardly.
This was indeed the case. He, Cheng Yaojin, actually liked obedient daughters. Unfortunately, his wife gave birth to naughty boys. More than ten years ago, she finally gave birth to a daughter, but in the end, she died prematurely.
It was undoubtedly a huge blow to Cheng Yaojin and his wife, who had been longing for a daughter.
Now, the Seventh Grandmother of the Cheng Residence was overflowing with maternal love and held Wu Meiniang's hand tightly.
Li Yi could only laugh dryly at the side. However, a thought suddenly came to his mind. He turned his head and looked at the Seventh Grandmother of the Cheng Residence."Seventh Grandmother, if you really like Mei Niang, why don't you take her as your goddaughter? This way, you will have a daughter and she will have another relative.”
When Cheng Manor's Seventh Grandmother heard Li Yi's words, she wiped her tears and said with anticipation,""Is it really possible? This…Mei Niang is such a good girl…how could she acknowledge her godmother?”
Who knew that Wu Meiniang smiled sweetly and then curtsied,""Furen, if you don't mind, in the future…you will be Mei Niang's relative.”
Seventh Grandmother was extremely happy and pulled Wu Mei Niang into her arms."Good child, good child, how can Godmother not be willing? I can't ask for more, I can't ask for more."
Then, the seventh grandmother turned to Cheng Yaojin."Old Cheng, what do you think of this child?”
"Alright, alright. As long as you're happy.”Cheng Yaojin looked at the excited Madam and felt gratified."We can't be careless about this matter. Let's find an auspicious day and set up a table to invite a few good friends.”
Cheng Yaojin had seen Wu Meiniang at the Chang 'an government office in the afternoon. Although this woman looked weak, she was strong, fearless, and intelligent.
The seventh grandmother of the Cheng family was even happier when she heard her husband's words. Then, she said to Cheng Tieniu, who was standing at the side,"Iron Bull, why are you standing there like a fool? Hurry up and meet your sister. If anyone bullies her in the future, remember my words and beat them to death.”
"Yes, mother." Cheng Tieniu scratched his head and nodded at Wu Meiniang in embarrassment.
Wu Meiniang curtsied,"Brother."”
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At this point, the noisy banquet reached a peak.
It was not until late at night that everyone dispersed.
Li Yi was a little tipsy because he had drunk a lot of liquor with Cheng Yaojin and his son.
In the carriage, the groggy Li Yi felt as if he was lying in a soft, fragrant embrace. It was so soft that it made him feel like he was falling into the clouds.
The next day, at the Li Residence of the Duke of Wei.
When Li Yi woke up from his stupor, he realized that Wu Meiniang had already prepared some washing water for him.
When she saw Li Yi, for some reason, Wu Mei Niang's cheeks looked even more charming." Young Master, you…you're awake."
"Yes, yes. Were you drunk yesterday? You sent me back?" Li Yi looked at the blushing Wu Meiniang.
"Yes, I am. State Duke Lu wanted us to spend the night in his residence. However, I knew you wouldn't agree, so I borrowed the Cheng Residence's carriage to send you back.”Wu Meiniang lowered her head, her voice like a mosquito.
Li Yi's heart skipped a beat. It seemed that the person who had buried herself in that fragrant embrace last night was Wu Meiniang. No wonder she was so shy.
"Oh, right, did you put away the fan I gave you yesterday?”Li Yi seemed to have recalled something and quickly asked.
"Don't worry, Young Master. I've kept that fan.”After Wu Meiniang finished speaking, she walked to the bookshelf at the side and took down the fan."Young Master, your fan is so heavy. It doesn't seem like the kind used by ordinary scholars.”
"Oh, you know something about fans?”Li Yi took the fan and opened it with a whoosh.
"Yes, when my father was an official in the south, the Jiangnan literati loved fans the most. Firstly, it could help them get rid of the summer heat. Secondly, it was also a decoration and a symbol of status. Thirdly, calligraphy and painting could be written on the fan surface, which was also a kind of interest.”Wu Meiniang swiftly tidied Li Yi's collar and belt while explaining the fan culture of Jiangnan to him.
"Painting? Right, Mei Niang, from your words, I can tell that you should have some understanding of calligraphy. Come and help me look at the words on my fan.”Li Yi turned around, opened the fan, and handed it to Wu Meiniang.
After Wu Meiniang received the fan, she frowned and looked at it carefully. As time passed, her expression became more and more solemn, and her pretty face even began to show shock.
After a while, she slowly let out a long sigh."Young Master, this…is this a gift from State Duke Lu?”
"Yes, he said it was a weapon, and I like it very much. Therefore, he chose this one. Is there a problem?" Li Yi asked curiously.
Wu Meiniang smiled sweetly, and the entire room instantly brightened up."Not only is there no problem, but you've definitely picked up a treasure. My guess is that even State Duke Lu doesn't know its true value.”
"Oh? Mei Niang, you have to explain this to me clearly.”Li Yi's interest was piqued.
"Young Master, do you know who wrote these words?”Wu Meiniang looked at the words on the fan with infatuation.
"Could it be the Sage of Calligraphy, Wang Xizhi?" Li Yi joked.
"Ya, you know?" Wu Meiniang was shocked and could not help but ask.
"Is it really Wang Xizhi?" Li Yi was shocked. He had only said it casually, but who knew that his guess was right."But I see that the title on it only has the word 'Yi'.”
"Yes, Wang Xizhi's calligraphy is Young Master Yi. This seems to be fated with Young Master." Wu Meiniang covered her mouth and giggled. Then, he said seriously,"Perhaps this fan can prove a legend."”
"What story?" Li Yi asked curiously.
"The love story between Wang Xizhi and a chivalrous woman of the Eastern Jin Dynasty. He had thought it was just a story, but it turned out to be true. One had to know that Wang Xizhi had never left the title 'Young Master Yi'. For him to leave the word 'Yi' so solemnly and intimately, it must be someone he loved.”
"If my guess is correct, this fan might have been left behind by the descendant of that chivalrous woman.”Wu Meiniang continued to speculate.
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