Several pairs of eyes turned to Jiang Mingwei, some with curiosity and others with mockery. She had already been put on hold, so how could she dare to say no?
Fortunately, there aren't many other things to worry about. After all, I've studied for so many years, how could I not have a lot of stories to tell?
Jiang Mingwei nodded.
"Of course there are. As long as Your Highness the Princess likes them, it would be my duty to recommend a few more. I just hope that Your Highness will not blame me for taking up too much of your time together."
"This child is with me every day, and it's rare for her to show interest in someone else today. I'm overjoyed, so why would I blame you? You can play with Anning for a while."
The woman's tone was firm and left no room for refusal, so Jiang Mingwei had no choice but to bite the bullet and agree.
A crisis was resolved quietly, which many people present felt was a pity.
They were almost about to have a good show, but unexpectedly, Jiang Mingwei not only wasn't punished, but also gained the favor of the big boss. Who could accept that?
They all pursed their lips and remained silent.
Some curious onlookers even asked, "I never knew Madam Wei could use sign language! That's quite amazing! It's a pity there are still many things we don't understand. I'd also like to know what kind of story you told Her Highness the Princess just now?"
"Why don't we tell everyone and have some fun together?"
"I do know a little sign language. If I'm not mistaken, it's about a rabbit racing against a tortoise. It's novel, I've never heard of it before, but it's very interesting and makes a lot of sense."
A lady, beaming with pride, began to explain, her smile undiminished.
When he looked at Jiang Mingwei, he was very kind and gentle, without the ill intent or gloating that others showed when they looked at her.
Jiang Mingwei gave her a grateful look and nodded.
“This lady is right. It is the story of the tortoise and the hare. I came across it by chance and just now tried to tell it to Her Highness the Princess. I did not expect her to like it. I am truly honored.”
She explained softly that there was no need to repeat the story again.
Forget about the tortoise and the hare race, all sorts of stories like "mending the fence after the sheep are lost" and "Ma Liang's magic paintbrush" are no problem for Jiang Mingwei!
Unexpectedly, after starting her new job as a graduate student, she found herself using sign language in ancient times to become a storyteller.
Jiang Mingwei forced a bitter smile, quickly turned around, and looked at An Ning, who was already sitting in front of her.
She tilted her head, looking at Jiang Mingwei with a face full of curiosity.
His expression was still one of lingering excitement, clearly still feeling thrilled by the story he had just heard.
So Jiang Mingwei raised her hand again and told An Ning a new story.
The courtyard was quiet. Whether they understood or not, everyone stared at Jiang Mingwei with curiosity, their eyes fixed on her.
It was suggested by someone that the lady who had just explained the story retell it to them so that everyone could enjoy it together.
This was met with unanimous approval.
The lady was flattered and couldn't refuse, so she could only watch as Jiang Mingwei gestured a passage, which she then translated for the group of ladies.
This time, the topic is about mending the fence after the sheep are lost.
She had long considered that since some medicinal herbs did not exist in this era, their cultures were probably not interconnected, so she first tried the tortoise and the hare race.
They haven't even heard of trying to mend the fence after the sheep are lost.
The short yet profound story was truly captivating, leaving the ladies completely mesmerized, and they too were immersed in the tale told by Jiang Mingwei, just like An Ning…
The older woman sat to the side with a smile, nodding occasionally, her gaze towards Jiang Mingwei growing increasingly satisfied.
Zhou's eyes darted around, not expecting that Jiang Mingwei would be able to turn the tide.
Relieved, I couldn't help but feel a secret joy and immediately straightened my back.
Although she disliked Jiang Mingwei, Jiang Mingwei gained the favor of the emperor, so naturally her status rose accordingly, and she wouldn't turn down wealth and power.
If we were to name the most annoyed person in this group, it would probably be Lu Yun.
She gritted her teeth, almost tearing the handkerchief in her hand to shreds!
He was furious and hated Jiang Mingwei to death.
If I had known this would happen, I should have pushed her harder!
This was great; instead of making the ladies dislike her, it gave her an opportunity to show off her skills in front of them.
What is she anyway? She can only use sign language and tell a story. She is, after all, the daughter of a high-ranking official!
In the end, he found himself to be even worse off than this common village woman.
Is it really appropriate to bring such despicable things to the forefront?
The more she thought about it, the more unwilling she became, and she almost ground her teeth to powder.
After listening to four or five stories in a row, Jiang Mingwei's arms were almost broken from holding them up, so her pace naturally slowed down.
An Ning listened with great interest, her face full of longing and anticipation, where was the slightest bit of resistance and shyness she had shown at the beginning?
As Jiang Mingwei finished telling another story and pondered what to tell the next one, while also feeling sorry for her arms that seemed to cost nothing, the big sister noticed her tired expression and immediately spoke up.
"Alright, that's enough for today. You've told Anning so many stories. If you keep going, she might not be able to hear them all today. Let's save them for next time."
"Caiyue, why don't you take Anning for a walk?"
The eldest sister whispered instructions to her personal maid, who nodded in agreement and knelt down to gesture for An Ning's opinion.
This time, the little girl didn't resist and obediently nodded, agreeing to go around with her.
Just before leaving, he jumped off the chair and ran towards Jiang Mingwei, suddenly reaching out his little hand to hug her.
The sudden warmth startled Jiang Mingwei, who quickly stood up, squatted down, and hugged An Ning as well.
With the little baby in her arms, Jiang Mingwei secretly glanced at her mother, afraid that she would be angry.
He was relieved when he saw the smile on her face.
After embracing Anning, she was reluctantly taken away by Caiyue.
“Indeed, Anning likes you very much. Because of her congenital defect, she is very afraid of people. She will never take the initiative to approach others except for those she is familiar with. It is quite unexpected that she would be willing to hug you today.”
"It is my honor to be favored by Your Highness the Princess."
Jiang Mingwei spoke humbly, never boasting of her achievements, but there were always people who didn't want her to have an easy time.
"Madam's story just now was truly exquisite and admirable. However, since you come from a secluded family, I wonder where you heard these strange and unusual tales? These stories... don't seem like something you would read in a book?"
Jealousy had blinded her; Lu Yun couldn't accept that Jiang Mingwei had stolen the spotlight today, while she had been dismissed with just a few words by the big boss, and seemed rather unhappy about it.
If she can't have it, she absolutely won't allow Jiang Mingwei to have it either!
These words, though seemingly unintentional, are actually carefully considered.
It doesn't seem like it was read in a book. Where did you learn it from?
Jiang Mingwei is now widowed and lonely. Could it be that some random man taught her this?
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