The First National Preceptor of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 73

He glared at Du Erlang and shouted, "Who do you think you are? How dare you lecture me? Get out of my way, or don't blame me for being impolite!"

Du Erlang remained unfazed, staring intently at Young Master Li, and said, "I will never step aside. You can only take Meiniang away if she willingly goes with you."

At this moment, Xu Tian also stood up. He walked to Du Erlang's side and said to Young Master Li, "Young Master Li, what you are doing is probably inappropriate. Meiniang is a member of the Red Pavilion, and you should respect her wishes."

Young Master Li sneered and said, "You two greenhorns dare to lecture me? Let me tell you, there's nothing I, Young Master Li, can't get if I want it."

As he spoke, he was about to order his men to take action.

Just when the atmosphere was tense.

However, at that moment, Meiniang suddenly stepped forward, blocking Du Erlang and Xu Tian, ​​and said to Young Master Li, "Young Master Li, please hear me out. Although I, Meiniang, am here, I am not someone to be manipulated. I am indeed unwell today and cannot sing for you. If you truly appreciate me, please come another day. But if you insist on forcing me, then I, Meiniang, will have no choice but to resist with my life."

"Meiniang keeps her word, and hopes that Young Master Li can temper his temper."

Upon hearing Meiniang's words, Young Master Li's expression changed repeatedly, turning from green to white, clearly intimidated by Meiniang's courage.

He glared at Meiniang, then glanced at Du Erlang and Xu Tian, ​​a cold smile playing on his lips: "Hmph, what a tough Meiniang! I'd like to see how long your backbone can last!"

After saying that, he waved his hand, dismissing his men, and then turned and left angrily. As he left, he kicked the door hard, as if he wanted to vent all his dissatisfaction on it.

After Young Master Li and his entourage left, Meiniang finally breathed a sigh of relief. She turned around and looked at Du Erlang and Xu Tian, ​​her eyes full of gratitude: "My lords, I am truly grateful to you today. Otherwise, I, Meiniang, would have been in a difficult situation. I will remember this kindness and will do my best to help you in the future."

Du Erlang laughed heartily and patted Meiniang on the shoulder: "Meiniang, you're too kind. We were just helping out when we saw injustice. Today, we were able to resolve this situation entirely thanks to your courage and wisdom."

Xu Tian smiled and nodded: "Mei Niang, your talent is truly admirable. Today's incident is just a minor episode, and I believe you will have an even brighter future."

Hearing what the two said, Mei Niang felt a warm glow in her heart.

So she suggested, "My lords, although there were some setbacks today, it also became an opportunity for us to get to know each other. How about we take this opportunity to have a drink together? It would be a way for me to express my feelings."

However, just then, a servant boy rushed upstairs, his face filled with panic, and reported, "Meiniang, something terrible has happened! Young Master Li is causing trouble downstairs, demanding to see you. You'd better go and deal with it quickly, after all, he did it because of you..."

Before the servant could finish speaking, Mei Niang already understood his meaning.

She frowned slightly, then looked at Du Erlang and Xu Tian, ​​and said softly, "My lords, it seems I have to go down and deal with this. Young Master Li... after all, he's like this because of me."

Upon hearing this, Du Erlang immediately stood up worriedly: "Meiniang, will you be alright going down there? Will that Young Master Li bully you?"

Mei Niang shook her head and comforted him, "Don't worry, gentlemen. This place may seem to be full of carefree people, but the owner actually has a powerful background. Young Master Li wouldn't dare to act recklessly here. He's just a little unwilling and wants to talk to me again."