Chapter 2242 Requires Meng Yunzheng's Personal Inscription
After finishing the portrait, Meng Yunzheng set Dazhuang's image aside and painted several more portraits of Wei Shi.
That way, once we arrive in Huajiang Prefecture, we can send someone with the portrait to find the person.
As Meng Yunzheng finished the last stroke and was about to put the paper and pen away, Madam Yu suddenly spoke up, "Um, Uncle, could you draw one more?"
Meng Yunzheng turned his head to look at her, "What are you drawing?"
“Draw whatever you want, I’ll have it framed and hung in the main room. You’re the top scholar, the one who achieved the highest rank in the imperial examinations, so when the neighbors come over, I can tell them, ‘This is Lele’s uncle.’ How glorious Lele will be!”
Aunt Hong scolded her, "Is it Lele who's glamorous, or are you just vain?"
Yu chuckled dryly, "These past few years, people have been asking us if we've lost Lele. If we have this painting, it will be more credible, won't it? People won't make wild guesses and think something happened to Lele."
Meng Yunzheng pondered for a moment, "I'll skip the drawing, I can write a piece of calligraphy instead."
He is Mr. Shanju, though without his official seal, they wouldn't know. But it's hard to guarantee that someone won't suspect his identity based on his painting habits, and he doesn't want to reveal his true identity yet.
Yu didn't care about anything, as long as she could hang it on the wall.
Does this font seem more appropriate?
Madam Yu nodded quickly, "Yes, I can hang a calligraphy piece in front of the main room."
Seeing that Meng Yunzheng did not object, Aunt Hong did not say anything more, but glared at Yu Shi twice more.
Meng Yunzheng pondered for a moment, then began to write.
His calligraphy has always been unrestrained and elegant, flowing like clouds and water. Even though Mr. Yu is not an expert, he still finds it very pleasing to the eye.
"Of all virtues, filial piety is the most important."
After writing the five characters, Meng Yunzheng asked Madam Yu, "Are these characters acceptable?"
Yu's lips twitched slightly. Was this some kind of sarcastic remark?
She felt uneasy, but gritted her teeth and thought, "Let them be sarcastic; these words are valuable anyway. Besides, few of the neighbors are literate, so even if I hang it on the wall, they might not be able to understand what it means."
She's content as long as she achieves her goal of showing off; she doesn't care about anything else.
Madam Yu immediately smiled and clasped her hands together, "Good, these characters are really beautiful, the top scholar is indeed the top scholar."
Meng Yunzheng took out his personal seal and stamped it on. Madam Yu was even happier and couldn't help but reach out and touch the paper. This was the handwritten inscription of the top scholar who had achieved the highest rank in the imperial examinations. It looked extraordinary.
She'll have to let her son come over and touch the characters later; maybe he can absorb some of their literary charm.
Meng Yunzheng packed his things. Regardless of what Madam Yu was thinking, now that the matter was settled, they had to go back.
Aunt Hong didn't try to keep him, knowing they were leaving tomorrow and would have a lot to pack today.
She herself also needs to get ready.
The two saw Meng Yunzheng and the others off at the courtyard gate. After they got into the carriage, Madam Yu suddenly said to the neighbors who were watching the commotion outside, "Your Excellency, Princess Lu, take care."
Shu Yu and the others: "..."
Once the carriage had turned a corner and completely disappeared from sight, the neighbors hurriedly asked, "Ah Mao's mother, who did you just call out to? What scholar, what county magistrate?"
Just as Yu was about to show off her triumphant expression, Aunt Hong pulled her inside and slammed the door shut.
Aunt Hong slapped her, "Are you ever going to stop?"
Madam Yu pouted, "Mother, don't scold me. I have something to ask you."
(End of this chapter)
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