Time Travel and Love

Chapter 426 Madam Dong

"Thank you, Princess," Old Lady Dong stood up. "I've come here to apologize for my ignorant granddaughter. My husband spoiled her and she behaved without manners. Thank you, Princess, for not blaming me."

"It's okay." Chu Qingmeng picked up the tea bowl. "Old Madam, please try this tea. It's a new tribute this autumn, cooked under the moon."

When Mrs. Dong heard this, her eyes lit up and she agreed with a smile. Grand Tutor Dong was an honest official. Although he held a high position, his life was indeed a bit ordinary. She always loved tea, but she could not afford to buy very good tea.

This "Yuxia Peixue" tea is something money can't buy. It's a tribute tea reserved for the Emperor alone. Now that it's in the General's Mansion, it's clear that the Emperor values ​​General Da! Will he marry that little bitch into the General's Mansion and let her enjoy the good life? Oh, this is not what she wants to see!

She took a sip of the tea, and the fragrance lingered on her lips and teeth. "This tea is indeed excellent. Its fragrance is overflowing, like a spring gurgling under the tongue. I have no regrets in my life to be able to taste this tea here, Princess."

"..." Is it really that serious? Chu Qingmeng complained in his heart, but he still pretended to be calm on the surface, "If the old lady likes it, I will have someone pack some for her to take back."

"No, no, thank you so much, Princess," Madam Dong said, waving her hands in panic. "But it would be a waste if I took such good tea back. The children at home are very naughty. We finally got some Mingqian Longjing tea this spring, but Mingzhu and the others made a mistake when they took it, and all the good tea was soaked in water."

As soon as he finished speaking, he seemed to realize it belatedly and began to feel annoyed. "Oh, look at you, why am I saying all this? I'm really getting old and confused!"

"That's all right, old lady, you're just chatting about family matters. Mother often does the same when I go to pay my respects."

Chu Qingmeng lowered her eyes, a hint of sarcasm flashing across them. It seemed that things weren't going smoothly in Grand Tutor Dong's backyard either. She must have come here today at Grand Tutor Dong's behest, wanting to marry Dong Mingzhu off. But Mrs. Dong's words, though seemingly casual, were all about accusing Dong Mingzhu of being unruly and arrogant. It seemed she had a grudge against her.

He glanced at Chunhe lightly, his face showing fatigue.

"Madam, if you have anything to say, just say it. The eldest princess is not in good health and cannot sit for long." Chunhe received the signal and spoke directly.

Madam Dong hadn't been suspicious, because every time she'd seen her at a palace banquet, she'd never been able to sit still for long, always getting up and leaving before returning. It was said that even the ride yesterday had required some medicine to give her some energy. Thinking about this, she had something to say.

"Princess, this is embarrassing..."

Chu Qingmeng's guess was absolutely correct. Dong Yun still couldn't persuade Dong Mingzhu, and finally promised her that he would find a way to let her marry Jiang Che.

"Madam, I'm afraid I don't have the good fortune to have Miss Dong as my daughter-in-law." Chu Qingmeng let out a mocking smile. "I prefer quietness and don't want a noisy backyard. Although Xu isn't from a wealthy family, she's gentle and polite, which I like very much. If it were someone more noisy, I would have told my son to divorce her long ago."

The words were so clear, and Madam Dong was a shrewd person. She also knew that she looked down on that little bitch. She felt relieved immediately and tried to suppress the corners of her mouth. "Ah, Princess, please forgive me. I will go and explain to my husband that he can no longer spoil the child like this."

"Chunhe, see the old lady off and bring some moonlit snow for her. It can be seen that the old lady loves tea." Chu Qingmeng smiled gently.

Mrs. Dong didn't refuse anymore and stood up to say goodbye.

Tomorrow is the day of the imperial examination. If Jiang Zhan can pass this time, then his marriage to Qingyue will be settled. He took a sip of the tea in his hand, got up and returned to the pavilion in the main courtyard, curled up in a recliner and closed his eyes to rest.

Do you suddenly want to play chess?

"Shuang Cheng, how about playing a game with me?"

"Master, I am no match for you." Shuang Cheng sat on the bench under the pavilion and wiped the darts in his hand.

"Chunhe, go get my notebook, any one will do." Chu Qingmeng was not annoyed after being rejected, and immediately changed something to divert his attention.

Chunhe brought the storybook. The midday sun was bright in the autumn, shining brightly on the white jade railings. Chu Qingmeng, who had been reading the storybook for a long time, stretched himself and sighed softly, "It's so comfortable to steal a half day of leisure from this busy life, without files and trivial matters to disturb me."

Wu Qing, who had just stepped into the yard with the file in his hand, said: "..."

Looking at Wu Qing who had stopped walking, Feiying laughed from the beam, "Master, your chores are here."

Chu Qingmeng followed Feiying's gaze and saw Wu Qing, and naturally saw the file in his hand.

"..." Chu Qingmeng laughed out of anger, "Alright, I've only been idle for an hour, there's no point in me complaining!"

"Hey, sir, it's not the right time for me to come." Wu Qing stepped into the pavilion and handed the file in his hand to Chu Qingmeng.

"It's none of your business. I'm just lamenting for no reason." Chu Qingmeng took the file and flipped through it casually. "What happened to the spy?"

"My lord, I have already contacted that person and the details will be sent to you later." Wu Qing has been keeping a close eye on those spies recently.