Back in the courtyard, Yu Xunmei instructed her maid, "Go and find out what my mother said in Yu Shida's room."
Yu Xunmei leaned back on the chaise longue, pretending to doze off.
Before long, the maid returned to report.
"Young Miss, Aunt Tao has brought the young lady here, saying she wants to express her gratitude for saving your life."
"Let her in." Yu Xunmei's lips parted slightly.
Yu Qiutao, who had not fully recovered from childbirth, was plump and held a sleeping baby in her arms. She walked up to Yu Xunmei, knelt down, and sincerely kowtowed three times.
"This humble servant is deeply grateful to Miss for saving my life!"
Yu Xunmei half-opened her eyes, her gaze falling on the baby in the swaddling clothes, and raised her hand to gently stroke the baby's tender little face.
When it was first born, this little thing was bright red, wrinkled and quite ugly. Now that it has grown up, it looks like a pink dumpling and is quite adorable.
"Get up."
"Thank you, Miss!"
"I heard from the steward that your mother came to our door again today to beg for money, but was chased out by the servants. From now on, if you have anything to say, just have the maid deliver it. The madam has already given an order that your mother is not allowed to enter the Yu family's house again."
Yu Qiutao lowered her head, her face looking as if she had been slapped, extremely embarrassed.
"My mother almost harmed me and the young lady in order to please my brother. I leave everything to the eldest young lady," she said, trembling with fear.
"If that's the case, then we should stop seeing each other in the future. Just take good care of the young lady, and the Yu family will not mistreat you."
"Yes." Yu Qiutao unconsciously hugged the baby in her arms tighter; from now on, the baby would be her only support.
The baby, uncomfortable from being held in a constricting position, squirmed and opened its mouth, whimpering as if about to cry. Startled, Yu Qiutao hurriedly and gently tried to soothe it.
Yu Xunmei glanced at her sideways and waved her away irritably.
"Go back, don't let the child catch a cold."
Yu Qiutao respectfully carried the child and withdrew.
Yu Qiutao remembered the day she gave birth very clearly. After waking up, she respected Miss Zhong even more from the bottom of her heart.
From now on, in this Yu family mansion, Yu Xunmei will be my only support!
After the maid returned, she knelt down and whispered something in Yu Xunmei's ear.
"I understand, you can go now. Remember to wake me up around 3 PM."
When Yu Xunmei opened her eyes again, it was already dark outside.
"What time is it?"
A maid who heard the noise came in carrying a lantern. "Reporting to Miss, it's just past 3 PM."
Why is it dark outside?
"The wind is picking up; it looks like it's going to rain heavily," the maid said meekly.
Yu Xunmei glanced out the window; the window was already closed, and the branches of the trees outside were swaying violently in the strong wind.
Her mood instantly brightened; she really liked this kind of weather.
"Help me wash up; it's time for my appointment with Young Master Xinming."
After washing and dressing up, Yu Xunmei looked at the beauty in the mirror. Her bright eyes were captivating, and her gentle smile exuded charm.
Pointing to a cabinet in the room, he said to the maid, "Take out my treasured wine from the cabinet."
The maid took a blue-and-white porcelain teapot from the cabinet. "Miss, is this it?"
Yu Xunmei nodded and slowly stood up from the chair.
"Let's go, let's keep our appointment with Young Master Xinming."
Xinming opened the door and saw the beautiful Yu Xunmei. He didn't expect her to come so early for the appointment.
"Young Master Xinming, won't you invite me in for a seat?"
"Miss Yu, please come in quickly." Xinming hurriedly stepped aside to let the two of them, mistress and servant, in.
As soon as she sat down, Yu Xunmei gestured to her maid to pour her wine.
The maid put down the wine pot, quickly picked up a cup, and poured a glass of wine.
"Young Master Xinming, this is a fine wine that has been treasured for many years. Please try it."
Yu Xunmei picked up a wine glass and handed it to Xinming.
Xinming's face was beaming with a smile, his eyes sparkling. He raised his hand and took Yu Xunmei's hand in his, slowly bringing it to his lips. He then kissed her hand before picking up his wine glass and drinking it all in one gulp.
Yu Xunmei covered her mouth and giggled, "Young Master Xinming has a refined taste."
The maidservant stepped forward at the opportune moment and poured wine into Xinming's cup.
Xinming pushed the glass of wine in front of Yu Xunmei, insisting that she drink it.
Yu Xunmei raised her hand to block the wine glass, looking at him with tender eyes, "So, it turns out that Young Master Xinming's feelings for me are nothing more than this!"
How do you know?
"As the saying goes, deep feelings are expressed in one gulp; shallow feelings are expressed in a sip. Young Master Xinming only drank one cup before starting to cheat, which shows that all his usual words of admiration were lies."
Having finally managed to invite the beauty, Xinming didn't want to spoil the mood, so he laughed heartily and said, "It was my fault, I'll punish myself with three cups."
After saying that, he downed the entire glass of wine in one gulp.
Yu Xunmei took the wine pot from the maid and poured wine for him herself.
By the fourth cup, Xinming felt slightly dizzy. He propped his head up with one hand and shook his head toward Yu Xunmei with the other.
"This liquor is too strong, I can't drink anymore, or I'll get drunk. Why haven't the snacks been brought yet?"
Yu Xunmei put down the wine pot, took the wine cup from his hand, and leaned her soft, boneless body against his shoulder.
"Don't spoil the fun, young master, have another cup!"
Xinming suddenly felt a surge of electricity in his brain, and under Yu Xunmei's gentle and soft words, he drank two more cups in a daze.
"I'm a little drunk, I need to rest." After saying that, Xinming slumped onto the table and didn't move anymore.
Yu Xunmei threw down her wine glass, stood up, and kicked the unconscious Xinming to the ground.
Despite such a large movement, Xinming didn't wake up. Instead, he adjusted himself into a comfortable position and lay sprawled on the ground.
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