Back at Tsinghua Courtyard, Mother Wang came to greet them, followed by two little maids, Cheng'er and Ping'er. Mei Niang looked at Dongyuan, and Mother Wang's face darkened and she whispered:
"I've never seen such a shameless girl! She thinks she's the master of this courtyard. I brought Cuisi in to help serve, but she chased me out, saying it was the master's will..."
After hearing this, Mei Niang comforted Mother Wang with a few words, but did not go into the upper room to rest. She told Cui Xi to go to the upper room to get some things, and took Cui Lian with her, and went straight to the Moon Gate and entered the East Garden.
In the East Flower Hall, the banquet had been cleared, and Xu Junying, Zhang Jingyun, and Lingxuzi sat around a low table to make tea. The charcoal fire in the small red clay stove was burning brightly, and Ruizhu and Ruibao stood by with a blank expression. Ruizhu looked at Zheng Meiyu, who was sitting below Xu Junying, smiling and raising her orchid fingers, serving tea to the guests gracefully and lightly.
Today, the cousin opened their eyes. She was thick-skinned in the past, but today she was too much. The Lord said clearly: close friends don’t need to be served. She and Ruibao were sent out of the flower hall, but the cousin seemed not to understand and refused to leave. Wherever the Lord sat, she sat near him, smiling and pouring wine and tea for the guests. As the hostess, she spoke words of hospitality. She and Ruibao heard it clearly from outside and blushed for her...
Later, Master Hou probably saw that the cousin had no intention of leaving, so he called two people in to serve her. Baoju and Baizhan stood in the corridor wiping their sweat. Master Hou had ordered that no outsiders were allowed to enter the East Garden today. They didn't know how they would be punished by Master Hou if they failed to stop the cousin.
Ruizhu and Ruibao have never seen Lord Hou scold anyone since they followed him, but Baoju and Baizhan are very careful and meticulous in their work, as if they are afraid of doing anything wrong.
The guest of honor was drinking tea in silence when he heard Baoju shouting outside the door, "The eldest young lady is here!"
The people in the room had their own reactions. Xu Junying was very calm. Zheng Meiyu's hand paused, and a few drops of tea fell on the bright table that could reflect a person's shadow. Zhang Jingyun and Lingxuzi looked at each other and stood up at the same time.
Seeing the two of them solemnly preparing to meet Mei Niang, Xu Junying felt helpless and had to stand up and take a step forward.
Ruizhu Ruibao looked at Zheng Meiyu with a gloating look. She was fidgeting at this moment, looking around. If she stood up, there would be no place for her next to the low table. If she didn't stand up, it would definitely be against etiquette. The Lord and the guests had all stood up, so who was she? How could she not come out to greet the young lady
Mei Niang was beaming with joy as she stepped into the hall. Ruizhu and Ruibao were standing by the door. They knelt down to greet her and said:
"Madam, the eldest young master!"
Mei Niang nodded, looked at Xu Junying, smiled and leaned forward, saying softly: "Mei Niang greets my husband!"
Xu Junying pointed at Zhang Jingyun and Lingxuzi and said, "These are my two good friends, Mr. Zhang Jingyun and Taoist Lingxuzi!"
Mei Niang, Zhang Jingyun and Lingxuzi looked at each other and greeted each other. Zhang Jingyun and Lingxuzi were close friends with Xu Junying, so they had naturally heard about how he got married. They knew that Mei Niang was outstanding in appearance, so they were not surprised by her peerless beauty. What puzzled them was that Mei Niang was a weak woman who had been "dead" for two days due to a long illness. Logically, she should still be lying in bed recuperating. However, the woman in front of them was a little thin, but she was in high spirits, walked lightly, and was in unexpectedly good physical condition. She did not put on any makeup or rouge on her face, but her skin was bright and tender, her lips were pink and moist, and her beautiful eyes were clear and bright, revealing a smart and intelligent light. Both of them were knowledgeable in medical skills and willing to study medical principles, and they were very surprised that she had recovered so well in just a few days.
Mei Niang's thoughts on the two were much simpler. What "Mr." and "Daoist priest" sounded like secluded people who didn't touch worldly affairs. They were just two young men in their twenties. Lingxuzi wore a Taoist robe and a Taoist hat, with delicate eyebrows, red lips and white teeth. Mei Niang thought that if he took off the hat, combed two buns, and let two strands of hair hang down his cheeks, he would probably be comparable to Qingfeng Mingyue who guarded the ginseng fruit in Journey to the West. Zhang Jingyun looked more mature, with a slender figure, white clothes whiter than snow, and his every move revealed a sense of elegance, but it was a pity that his gorgeous temperament was matched with a sallow and gloomy face, which made him look like a young man with tuberculosis.
Xu Junying invited the two to take a seat again, but Zhang Jingyun and Lingxuzi waited until Mei Niang took a seat before they were willing to sit down.
Zheng Meiyu stood aside, looking a little embarrassed. Mei Niang smiled at her and said gently, "Cousin Yu is here! You are naughty again. You never tell me where you are going and you don't bring anyone with you. Your aunt has been looking for you for a long time and is worried that you might fall into the pond while playing!"
She also said to Xu Junying: "Your husband should send someone to tell your mother so that she won't worry about you!"
Xu Junying looked at Zheng Meiyu and said calmly, "Cousin Yu, don't do this in the future. I didn't know you came out without telling your aunt... Ruizhu Ruibao, please send Miss back home properly so that Madam can rest assured!"
Zheng Meiyu's face flushed red, she looked at Xu Junying aggrievedly, bit her lip and glared at Mei Niang: She made her sound like a fool with a burnt brain. When did she go out without her personal maid? When did she do something that would make her aunt worried? The image of a lady from a noble family and a graceful lady that she had tried her best to show in front of the guests just now was completely destroyed by her few words!
Ruizhu and Ruibao suppressed their laughter and knelt down to greet Zheng Meiyu: "Miss cousin, let's go. The first wife must be worried!"
Zheng Meiyu closed her eyes, turned around and ran out the door with an elegant and graceful posture.
Mei Niang lifted the teapot and looked at the tea leaves, then smiled and said to Xu Junying:
"This is this year's spring tea. Just drink a cup. Have you forgotten, my husband? My third grandmother's family has a tea shop. When they get new and good tea, they always send some to her. The other day she asked Hongye to send us some top-quality autumn tea. It tastes sweet and has a pure and elegant aroma. It's just right to bring it today. My husband and two old friends will reminisce about the past while tasting the fine tea. It will definitely be more joyful!"
As they were talking, Cui Xi brought Cheng'er and Ping'er in, bringing new tea sets and tea leaves, and placed four kinds of tea and fruit snacks on the table. Cui Lian washed her hands, brewed tea and served it. The new autumn tea sent by Ning Rulan was indeed a rare treasure. After brewing, the room was filled with fragrance, which lingered. A sip of the tea fragrance was refreshing and refreshing. Lingxuzi couldn't help but exclaimed:
"This is such a good tea. Only the Yunjian tea produced in Qingyun Mountain in Yuezhou can be compared with it!"
Zhang Jingyun nodded: "This tea looks like the Yunwu tea grown in Nanyue Mountain. Judging from its appearance, it has a compact shape and beautiful curls. After brewing, it is green and fragrant, and tastes sweet and mellow. It can be compared with Yunjian."
Xu Junying smiled and said, "You two are well-informed and know how to appreciate fine goods. You are indeed refined scholars. I am just a layman. If something is good, it is good. If it is not good, it is not good. I don't care so much."
Lingxuzi smiled at Mei Niang and said, "Young Madam is a refined person. You don't have to be modest with us!"
Mei Niang waved her hands hurriedly: "How can I know anything? I am a woman in seclusion, and I have little knowledge. Take tea for example, I don't even know a few kinds of it, how can I compare to Mr. Zhang and the Taoist priest?"
Zhang Jingyun smiled slightly: "If Madam doesn't understand, how can Lingxuzi and I dare to say that we understand? We two often travel around to find miraculous prescriptions and medicines. We have only visited more places, seen more customs and people, and experienced the food flavors of different regions!"
Mei Niang's heart moved, and she looked at Zhang Jingyun: "Mr. Zhang and Taoist Lingxuzi, are you going to look for miraculous prescriptions and medicines? Are you two doctors?"
Xu Junying said: "Mr. Zhang is a disciple of a world-famous genius doctor, the master of Taoist Lingxuzi, a man of high level of Taoism, and a rare person with inherited medical skills."
After hearing this, Mei Niang stood up in joy, bowed to the two men solemnly, and said, "Please forgive my ignorance of the miracle doctor. I am so lucky to meet you two today!"
Zhang Jingyun and Lingxuzi were drinking tea, and before they could return the greeting, they waved their hands again and again. Lingxuzi said, "We two dare not call ourselves miracle doctors, we are just good friends with Junying for many years..."
Xu Junying put down the tea bowl: "You two are worthy of her courtesy. She has been ill for a long time. Although you were unable to come in time, she has used the pills that Lingxuzi gave me and the old ginseng that Brother Zhang gave me... Maybe these are the reason why she recovered!"
Mei Niang looked at Xu Junying, then at Zhang Jingyun and Lingxuzi, and said, "It turns out that I have taken the medicine of the two miracle doctors. No wonder I recovered so quickly! The ginseng that my husband gave me was given by Mr. Zhang? In this case, I should thank him profusely!"
Zhang Jingyun said calmly: "Young Madam, you don't have to be polite. That ginseng... is worthless. Don't take it to heart!"
Lingxuzi asked, "Young Madam, do you feel that your body is different now than before?"
Mei Niang blinked and said, "Except for feeling a little dizzy occasionally, everything else is fine. When I woke up that day, it was as if I had a deep sleep, and there was nothing wrong with my body."
"Can I ask Xiao Dao to take your pulse?"
"Okay, thank you, Master!"
Mei Niang responded indifferently, then suddenly thought of something and turned to look at Xu Junying. Xu Junying said:
"Let's have a checkup. We can also tell if everything is fine now."
Mei Niang placed her hand on the low table. Cui Xi hurriedly folded the handkerchief in her hand and used it as a cushion for her hand. Ling Xuzi took the pulse of each hand, exchanged glances with Zhang Jingyun, nodded and said:
"Young Madam's pulse is even and steady, gentle and strong, neither floating nor sinking... This is a very good sign."
Mei Niang smiled and took back her hand, bowed her head and thanked them: "It's all thanks to you two genius doctors, Mei Niang has no way to repay you!"
Lingxuzi smiled: "Young Madam is a blessed person, it has nothing to do with us - the occasional dizziness is because of the ginseng... From now on, you can cut the ginseng into two slices, put it in a water cup, steam it in water, and drink the ginseng soup, and you will be fine!"
Mei Niang smiled and said, "I see. I just use boiling water to brew ginseng slices."
Lingxuzi said: "Young Madam, your Qi and blood flow smoothly. You should pay attention to your diet. As for the ginseng, drink it slowly according to the method Xiaodao said. It will strengthen your body, protect your heart and nourish your Qi. It's very good."
Mei Niang said a few more words of thanks and poured tea for Lingxuzi and Zhang Jingyun. Seeing Xu Junying and Zhang Jingyun talking about other things, she thought for a while but couldn't help but smiled and said softly to Lingxuzi who was sitting a little closer:
"Today you two are reunited with my husband's old friend. We shouldn't have mentioned other things, but I am lucky to have met a miracle doctor. Mei Niang really doesn't want to lose this opportunity. I have something to ask of you. I wonder if you are willing to help?"
Lingxuzi nodded and said, "Young Madam, please speak!"
"Well, it's like this..."
Mei Niang was about to explain in detail when she realized that Xu Junying and Zhang Jingyun were also listening to them. She smiled at Xu Junying and said:
"Third grandma is not feeling well, I would like to ask two miracle doctors to take a look at her!"
Xu Junying was a little surprised: "Rulan? Well, didn't my third brother ask a doctor to see her? Brother Zhang and Lingxuzi are both young unmarried men, how can they treat the third grandmother?"
Mei Niang couldn't help feeling depressed: This Xu Junying really has a feudal and uncivilized mind. A doctor is like a loving parent and he saves people with his medical skills. What does it matter if the patient is a man or a woman, married or unmarried
Before she could say anything, Zhang Jingyun spoke up: "It's just a pulse check, don't worry about that."
Mei Niang said happily: "Mr. Zhang agreed? That's great! If it's convenient now, I'll take you there right away, right?"
Xu Junying glanced at her and said, "So anxious? Is Rulan not feeling well?"
Mei Niang lowered her eyes: "I... just want to take them to check Rulan's pulse. On the way there, there are some questions I want to ask for Rulan."
Xu Junying said: "It's the same if you ask here!" (To be continued)