They chatted for a while until noon. Mei Manor warmly hosted the Emperor on his first visit. Mei Si Yu also basked in his glory, enjoying being doted on at home. Last time, though she had taught her elder sister and Aunt Yun a lesson, she hadn’t enjoyed a proper meal. Today, she had more than made up for it. Remembering Mei Wu Yan’s fawning manner while pouring wine, she wanted to laugh out loud. How satisfying!
“Yu’er, go to your room. I have some matters to discuss with the Minister,” Ling Han said softly, sipping West Lake Longjing tea and meeting Mei Si Yu’s apricot-like eyes.
“Yes, Father. Yu’er will take her leave,” Mei Si Yu reluctantly said, knowing to be tactful.
As she reached the door, she playfully turned back: “Father and Xin, don’t talk about Yu’er behind my back, or I’ll get angry!” With a giggle, she vanished, leaving the two men laughing and shaking their heads, unable to predict her next move. What a delightful and mischievous girl!
[Text: 050 Teaching Mei Wu Yan a Lesson]
Mei Si Yu happily wandered through the garden. An autumn breeze rustled the leaves, and the flowers’ fragrance permeated the air, lingering long. Breathing in the fresh herbal scent and seeing the countless rare and exotic flowers, Mei Si Yu was enchanted!
Her previous visit home had been rushed, unlike today, when she could leisurely appreciate the beautiful scenery. Looking at this fresh and elegant environment, she secretly praised it. Only such an environment could nurture someone as pure and elegant as Mei Si Yu. Would her arrival be good for the true Mei Si Yu? She pondered this in her heart.
“What does Your Majesty mean?” Mei Xiang-ye cautiously inquired.
“Minister Mei, have you heard about the recent assassination attempt on me?” Ling Han’s hawk-like eyes fixed on Mei Xiang-ye, speaking coldly.
“This servant knows a little. But what does this have to do with the Consort?” Mei Xiang-ye probed further, knowing this was no trivial matter.
“We suspect the assassination is connected to Lord Yu,” Ling Han, knowing Mei Xiang-ye’s steady nature, spoke directly to put his mind at ease.
“This servant understands,” Mei Xiang-ye said confidently. Ling Han nodded satisfactorily, exchanged subtle gestures, and then left.
