"Miss, there is an invitation from the Ling Mansion."
Mammy Li came in with an envelope painted with hundreds of flowers. Su Li took it with a strange feeling. Ling Li contacted her so blatantly and used such a fancy envelope.
What the hell was he doing?
Su Li opened the envelope and saw that it was Qiu Meng. She suddenly understood.
"Little Su Li, the New Year is coming. The plum blossoms in the Ling Mansion are in full bloom. Aunt Meng made some new snacks. I always feel that something is missing, so I thought of you. Can you come to the Ling Mansion to appreciate the plum blossoms?"
It turned out that Ling Li was not looking for her. Su Li was a little relieved. Her cooking and medical skills were very famous in Yunjing City. It was normal that Qiu Meng wanted to ask her for help.
But at the end of the year, Qiu Meng should be very busy. How could she have time to make new snacks?
"Miss, the servants of the Ling Mansion are still waiting outside. How can you answer?"
Mammy Li asked eagerly. She was old and had no children. She had long treated Su Li as her own daughter. Now what worried her most was Su Li's marriage.
The Ling General's Mansion and the Lord Rui's Mansion were well-matched. General Ling Ping was powerful and righteous, but there was no news that he was going to get married. Ling Li, the third master of the Ling Family, was a playboy. Miss should not fall in love with him.
Su Li looked up and saw that Mammy Li was murmuring something. She couldn't help but shake her head. She closed the envelope and gave it to her. She said, "Tell the people of the Ling Mansion that I will go to the appointment of Madam on time and improve my cooking skills."
Mammy Li saw the signature on the letter and couldn't help but smile. It turned out that she thought too much.
In the Ling General's Mansion, after Qiu Meng got Su Li's positive answer, she was excited. She grabbed the invitation and walked to the depth of the Ling General's Mansion.
There was a small Buddha hall in the backyard of the Ling Mansion. In front of the Buddha, there were many memorial tablets of the people of the Ling Family who died on the battlefield. After Ms. Gu retired from the court, she almost went to the Buddha hall every day to pray for a moment of inner peace.
"I have killed countless people in my life. I do not ask for a good end in this life, nor do I ask for good karma in the next life. I only ask that the descendants of the Ling Family can receive the blessings of our ancestors and not be invaded by evil. Amitabha …"
The prayer beads in her hand rotated smoothly. Ms. Gu closed her eyes slightly and looked peaceful, as if she was integrated into the Buddha statue and became a quiet and peaceful Buddha.
"Mother, are you inside?"
Qiu Meng's voice came from outside the room. After Mrs. Gu finished the last sentence, she put down the Buddha beads in her hand, got up slowly, picked up her crutch, opened the door and walked out. Seeing Qiu Meng, she looked serious and asked in a calm tone,
"Meng 'er, you interrupted me while I was paying my respects to Buddha. I knew something big had happened, so I quickly came out. What happened?"
"Mother, it's a good thing!"
Qiu Meng told the whole story of Ling Li and showed the invitation to Ms. Gu.
Ms. Gu was silent for a long time. Suddenly, she smiled with her eyes narrowed into slits, "Su Li is a good girl. Our Ling Family can't treat her badly. Since Li is interested, let him pursue Su Li. If Su Li doesn't agree, we can't force him. "
"Mother, you are right. But …"
Qiu Meng looked hesitant, "Li finally has the thought of turning over a new leaf …"
"Even so, we can't take advantage of the innocent girl!"
Ms. Gu's crutch shook the floor, and her turbid eyes were full of clarity as if she had seen through the world. She said, "Meng 'er, I know you are anxious, and so am I. But this matter … can't be rushed. "
Ms. Gu walked in the corridor with her crutch, and Qiu Meng held her arm to keep up with her.
"For several years, Ling Ping has been supporting the Ling Family alone. He has sheltered us from wind and rain. Although Li has a leg disease, he is still a child of the Ling Family. He should know what his responsibility is! If he only covets enjoyment and beauty under the protection of Ling Ping, then we … can't hurt Su Li. This is the duty of a human being. Do you know? "
"I can see that Li is serious this time."
Qiu Meng couldn't help retorting, but Ms. Gu smiled, "He is only seventeen years old. What he has done most in the past ten years is to take the little fatty of the Tang Family to the brothel. If his father was still alive, he would have broken his legs!"
Qiu Meng didn't speak. Ms. Gu saw her face was a little pale, but she didn't point it out. She continued, "Young people are hot-headed, and they can't be taken seriously. Especially Ling Li is full of evil ideas. Our Ling Family has been loyal for generations. If Ling Li can't promise Su Li, we can't be ashamed of this matter! But … "
Speaking of this, Ms. Gu took the invitation from Qiu Meng's hand. She changed the topic and said with a smile, "You act first and report later. Since Su Li wants to come, let's see if they are destined to be together."
Qiu Meng slightly opened her beautiful eyes, "You … you agree?"
"When did I say no?"
A smile flashed in Ms. Gu's eyes, "But this matter must be treated with caution. Whether the girl is the princess or not, it depends on her own will. Do you understand?"
"I know." Qiu Meng nodded and looked at Ms. Gu eagerly.
Ms. Gu shook her head and laughed, "I am old. I am afraid that I can't even knead the dough when I cook. However, our Gu family's ancestors also ran a pastry shop, so the recipe is still here. Come with me to get it. "
Qiu Meng's eyes were slightly bright. She showed a little girl's temperament in front of Ms. Gu and said with a smile, "The snack of the Gu Family is my favorite when I was a child!"
Ms. Gu didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "You little girl, the thing about Su Li hasn't been settled yet. Do you want her to make snacks for you?"
"The shop of the Gu Family is closed. I heard that Su Li is very good at cooking. If I give her the recipe of snacks, maybe I can still taste the taste of those years."
"You are the mother of two grown-up sons. Aren't you afraid of being laughed at by others?"
"I am the First Madam of the imperial court. Who dares to laugh at me?"
Qiu Meng was full of pride. Ms. Gu smiled and shook her head without saying anything. A trace of doting flashed in her eyes. She was the only daughter-in-law and daughter. She was reluctant to say anything to her.
At this moment, in the East Courtyard of the Ling Mansion, Ling Li received the news from Ling Xian. He was so shocked that he stood up from the wheelchair. "What? My mother directly invited Su Li to visit our home?! "
A strange light flashed in Ling Xian's eyes. She gently nodded, "Madam went to find the Old Lady and said that she wanted to make snacks with Miss Su Li."
Ling Li suddenly felt a toothache. What the hell did she want to do?
Confess?
No, absolutely not. He was not ready yet!
Although he didn't know what to prepare.
"Master, if you think it is troublesome, you can hide in the East Courtyard."
Ling Xian's proposal made Ling Li more worried. He didn't tell anyone that he went to see Qiu Meng alone. Of course, he didn't plan to tell anyone that for the time being, but …
"I don't want to hide!"
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