Chapter 68 Lowering one's status
Another day passed, and it was the day when Miss Meng Si, Meng Zhixia, came of age.
Jiang Yueyao got up early in the morning and went to Wanhe Tower first. She took a look at yesterday's reservation and gave Chenyu some instructions before going to Meng Mansion with peace of mind.
She arrived quite late, and when the carriage arrived at the gate of the Meng Mansion, there were already many carriages parked outside.
Jiang Yueyao got off the carriage and walked towards the mansion. A maid was standing at the door, looking forward to it. Suddenly she saw her, her eyes lit up, and she hurriedly came to greet her.
"But Miss Jiang from Wanhe Tower?"
Jiang Yueyao nodded: "I am Jiang Yueyao."
"Miss is finally here. My fourth daughter has been eagerly waiting for you and has urged me to come and see you several times." The other party talked to her while politely leading her to the mansion.
Jiang Yueyao followed her all the way to the backyard.
Lord Meng, the chief academic officer of the Imperial College, was indeed an honest and good official as Lu Sui had said. The Meng family was not very big, about the same size as the house she lived in now. There were many flowers and plants planted in the yard. It was May, and everything was full of vitality. Although it was not magnificent, it was elegant everywhere.
Jiang Yueyao followed the maid for a cup of tea and entered a garden.
There was a stage in the garden, and actors were singing opera on the stage. There were tables and chairs under the stage. Many girls had arrived. Today's protagonist Meng Zhixia was surrounded by several girls, and everyone was talking happily.
The second girl, Meng Zhiye, was the first to see Jiang Yueyao, and she stood up to greet her.
He smiled gently: "You are here."
"I went to Wanhe Tower first, so I'm a little late." As she said this, she went to find Meng Zhixia. Meng Zhixia turned her head at that moment, and their eyes met. She immediately raised her foot and walked towards her.
"Sister Jiang, you're finally here. I thought you forgot that today is my coming-of-age celebration."
Today, Meng Zhixia wore a pomegranate red skirt and a cherry blossom red thin shirt. She looked festive, cute and particularly charming.
"How could that be? I've always remembered it." Jiang Yueyao said as she handed over the brocade box in her hand. "Congratulations on your coming of age. From today on, you're a grown-up girl. When you go to Wanhelou in the future, you'll be able to taste the new Hundred Flowers Wine."
Meng Zhixia took the brocade box and was very happy.
"Thank you, Sister Jiang." She then added, "My mother said that after you reach the age of 15, you're a grown-up girl and should be more decent."
She said as she moved closer to Jiang Yueyao, "But I will drink it secretly."
"Okay, I'll keep it a secret for you."
Meng Zhixia pulled her aside and said, "Let me introduce you to some friends."
Jiang Yueyao was dragged by her to a crowded place.
There weren't many girls coming today, only seven or eight in total. After exchanging a few words, Jiang Yueyao found a seat and sat down.
As soon as she sat down, Meng Zhiye came over and sat next to her.
Jiang Yueyao looked at her and found that her face looked strange, so she asked, "What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"
Meng Zhiye gently covered his abdomen with his hands: "I don't know what's going on, my period is heavy this month, and my stomach hurts a little."
When Jiang Yueyao heard this, she hurriedly held her hand.
It feels very cold when I touch it.
She nodded in understanding.
"Wait for me to get you a prescription. Follow the prescription and drink one bowl a day during your period. Stop drinking after your period ends. Your symptoms will be alleviated next month."
"You are a doctor?" Meng Zhiye looked surprised.
"How can I be a doctor? It was Sister Lan. She had the same symptoms as you. We happened to be running an inn in Su City at the time. One day, a doctor with great medical skills came to the inn and gave Sister Lan a prescription. After Sister Lan drank it, it worked very well."
Meng Zhiye nodded and was about to speak when a maid hurried in from outside.
"Second Miss, Fourth Miss, the two girls from the Prime Minister's Mansion are here."
"Prime Minister's Residence?" Meng Zhiye stood up, her face puzzled. "Why are they here?"
Although her father was the chief academic officer of the Imperial College, he was only a fourth-rank official. Compared with the Pei family, who were first-rank officials in the Prime Minister's Mansion, he was not on the same level.
Therefore, the Meng family and the Pei family have never had much interaction.
Whenever they met outside, she would take her sister to greet the two girls from the Pei family, and after the greetings, they would not say another word.
Today is my sister's coming-of-age day...
Meng Zhiye asked Meng Zhixia beside him, "Did you send an invitation to the Pei family?"
"No, we don't know them well, why should I send them an invitation?"
When Meng Zhiye heard this, he said nothing more and hurriedly led people to greet them.
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The moment Pei Yunjin stepped into the Meng family, she regretted it.
She didn't know what was wrong with her, and she actually listened to her sister's instigation. She said that Jiang Yueyao came to visit the Meng Mansion today and asked her if she wanted to go and see her?
What she thought at the time was that a small shopkeeper of Wanhe Tower was not worth her making this trip.
But for some unknown reason, I finally agreed.
Today is the coming-of-age ceremony of the fourth Miss Meng in the Meng family. The house is quite lively, but they seem to be very surprised by their arrival.
Pei Yunjin also felt a little rude.
After all, he came uninvited.
But when she saw Meng Zhiye leading Meng Zhixia hurriedly coming to her and bowing respectfully to her, the moment she felt uncomfortable, she disappeared.
She took a step forward, held Meng Zhiye's arm, and laughed.
"There's no need for formalities between us sisters."
Meng Zhiye stood up and felt more and more confused as he listened to her familiar words.
When did they become so close?
Pei Yunzhu at the side had already spoken: "My sister and I happen to have nothing to do today. We heard that the fourth young lady is coming of age today, so we wanted to come and join in the fun. Miss Meng, do you mind?"
"It's an honor for the two girls to attend my sister's coming-of-age ceremony. How could she mind?" Meng Zhiye stepped aside and said, "Please come in."
Pei Yunzhu followed her sister Pei Yunjin and looked around the Meng Mansion. Feeling that there was nothing to see, she turned to ask Meng Zhixia.
"Which girls did you invite today?"
Meng Zhixia has always disliked Pei Yunzhu's behavior.
She relied on the fact that she was the daughter of the prime minister and always looked down on others outside. Before, when people greeted her outside, they ignored her. But today, when she reached the age of 15, she took the initiative to approach them.
I don’t know what’s wrong with me?
But she was a polite girl, so she would naturally answer if the other party asked her.
After saying several people's names in a row, Pei Yunzhu seemed impatient.
He interrupted her directly: "I heard that the female manager of Wanhe Tower is here too?"
"Sister Jiang? Yes, she is my friend, so of course she will come."
"Friend?" Pei Yunzhu seemed to have heard something funny. "You are the daughter of the Imperial College's chief academic officer. How can you be friends with a restaurant owner? Aren't you afraid of lowering your status?"
When Meng Zhixia heard this, she immediately became unhappy.
Just as he was about to retort, Pei Yunjin, who was walking in front, suddenly turned around.
"Yunzhu, don't talk nonsense!"
Pei Yunzhu didn't care. She took a step forward, hugged the other person's arm, and started to act coquettishly.
"Okay, okay, I won't say anything more. Don't be angry, sister."
Meng Zhixia, who was walking behind, was so angry that her face changed.
She clenched her fists and was about to step forward to reason.
Her sister Meng Zhiye gently pulled her and lowered her voice.
"Don't be impulsive, just wait and see what they are going to do."
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