Chapter 2221 Interesting Rumors
Shu Yu served tea to the two elderly ladies, saying, "You're being too serious."
"How is it serious?" Old Madam Qi said disapprovingly. "I'm telling the truth. When you saved our master, you were only thirteen or fourteen years old. You were so young yet so brave and intelligent. Our master even told the children in the family to learn from you. It's a pity you weren't in the capital. But now it's all good. You opened a shop in the capital, and Meng Yunzheng passed the imperial examination with top honors. In the future, our two families will visit each other more often so we can look out for each other."
Everyone was shocked. What did that mean? The Lady of Lu County had actually saved Grand Tutor Qi, and it happened several years ago.
In other words, Princess Lu had already been in contact with the Qi family several years ago.
After listening to what Madam Qi said, Shu Yu couldn't help but touch her nose. She couldn't very well say that she and Meng Yunzheng would be leaving the capital soon and wouldn't be living here anymore.
Just as she was thinking about how to respond, the old lady of the Duke's House suddenly asked as if she had thought of something, "Speaking of Scholar Meng, I heard an interesting rumor a while ago."
Madam Qi asked in confusion, "What rumor?"
The old lady of the Duke's family smiled and said, "Some people say that after Scholar Meng came to the capital, he went everywhere looking for connections and powerful backers, and even approached the Qi family. Now that I think about it, since he is Shu Yu's fiancé, and Shu Yu already knows your family, he should just be paying a visit."
Madam Qi was taken aback; she really didn't know about this.
She doesn't go out much on weekdays, and the younger generation wouldn't bother her with such unfounded rumors.
Moreover, Meng Yunzheng was only a Juren (a successful candidate in the imperial examinations) at that time, and those who paid attention to him were mostly people of relatively low official rank. Families like the Qi family had their own upper-class circle and were busy with many things, so they really didn't have the energy to focus on such trivial matters.
As for the old lady of the Duke's household, she only overheard it by chance. If she hadn't met the person in question now, she wouldn't have remembered it.
Upon hearing this, Old Madam Qi frowned and said, "What nonsense is this? Scholar Meng came to deliver a wedding invitation. She and Shu Yu have been engaged for several years and plan to get married after the imperial examination. Knowing that our family has a good relationship with Shu Yu, she came specifically to tell us."
Madam Yao, who was standing to the side, laughed and said, "I've heard this rumor too. It says that Yunzheng not only sought help from the Qi family, but also from our family and the Jing family. What nonsense! He's just here to deliver a wedding invitation."
The girls nearby exchanged bewildered glances. So this was the truth? Waaah, it seemed they were also among those who had spread the misinformation.
Seeing the various expressions on the young ladies' faces, Shu Yu suppressed a smile and said to the ladies, "The innocent are innocent, and anyone with a modicum of sense would know it's impossible if they thought about it carefully. A-Yun and Lord Xiang are good friends. If they really want to find a way in, wouldn't it be more convenient to go to Lord Xiang?"
The young ladies covered their faces. Yes, Lord Xiang is now a favorite of the Emperor.
They're not thinking clearly; they're confused.
Madam Qi sighed and shook her head. "It's because Scholar Meng is so determined. If it were anyone else, they would have been distracted by these rumors and wouldn't have been able to win the top scholar title. No wonder my husband said that Scholar Meng is a rare talent and that you two are a perfect match."
Shu Yu said shyly, "Please don't make fun of me."
No sooner had he finished speaking than a waiter came running over looking anxious.
(End of this chapter)
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