The peasant girl has a private space, and her husband is handsome.

Meng Baozhu instructed Chuntao to move things into the carriage: "Wang Mama, I'm going to visit Sister Su in the countryside first, and I'll talk to my cousin when I get back."

Madam Wang stopped them, saying, "My dear darling, we should write a letter to Miss Su before we go to the countryside, that would be proper etiquette."

Normally, the young lady would be especially happy to hear that her cousin was coming.

But ever since Miss Su saved her, the young lady seems to have nothing but Miss Su in her heart and eyes.

Madam Wang shook her head helplessly. Luckily, the young lady was a woman. If she were a man, it would be troublesome. They would not be a good match, and all her joy would have been in vain.

Fortunately, Madam Wang had seen a lot of people and could tell that Miss Su was not a scheming person.

The young lady is straightforward; all her thoughts are written on her face, making her easily taken advantage of in her interactions with others.

If she marries into one of the powerful families in the capital, she'll probably be devoured in less than a year, leaving nothing behind. It's really worrying.

The lady was also very worried about her eldest daughter's marriage.

The young lady is not young anymore, she is already fourteen years old. Girls from wealthy and noble families usually have their marriage arranged before they reach the age of fifteen.

However, the eldest daughter's marriage has not yet been settled.

Meng Baozhu felt it was a pity; she really wanted to go to Lotus Village to visit Sister Su as soon as possible, but unfortunately, their schedules coincided.

Let's do as Aunt Wang suggested and write a letter to Sister Su first.

Meng Baozhu rushed into the study, her pink crystal hairpin falling out of her hair, but she didn't care at all.

"Chuntao, go and get the mahogany boxes that contain the scented paper. I need to write a letter to Sister Su."

Chuntao took three mahogany boxes from the bookshelf. They were all identical in appearance, carved with peonies symbolizing wealth and prosperity. When opened, they filled the room with fragrance.

The paper in the three mahogany boxes smelled different: one box was scented with jasmine, one with gardenia, and the other with osmanthus.

Meng Baozhu picked out a light yellow osmanthus scented paper from the box. "Sister Su should like this faint fragrance, right?"

After happily finishing writing the letter, she became worried again. What if Sister Su couldn't read? Wouldn't sending the letter be very hurtful to her self-esteem?

She had no choice but to have her maid Chun Tao call Zhu Zi over and personally instruct her, "Zhu Zi, you went to Sister Su's house before. Please go to Sister Su's house and tell her that I want to visit and ask when it would be convenient for her."

He also had Chun Tao pack a whole food box full of Meng Ji's signature dim sum, saying, "Zhu Zi, take these dim sum with you and give them to Sister Su's family."

"Yes, Miss."

As a result, Zhu Zi couldn't leave because he was stopped by Wang's mother again.

"Oh, wait a minute, the sun has already set. It's not a good time to go now. By the time Zhuzi gets to Lotus Village, it will be dark. Miss, let Zhuzi deliver the message tomorrow."

Meng Baozhu looked up at the sky. The west was full of fiery clouds, dazzlingly red. This time was indeed inappropriate.

"Aunt Wang, when will my cousin leave Qinghe County?"

Madam Wang thought to herself: The young master hasn't even entered the manor yet, and the young lady is already asking when he left. She's really in a hurry.

She was in a hurry to see the young master off so she could go see that Miss Su.

Mrs. Wang found it both infuriating and amusing.

"This old servant is not sure either. Miss, you can ask Young Master yourself."

Today, Master Meng went to the neighboring prefecture to discuss business, leaving only Madam Meng and the eldest daughter at home.

Madam Meng, dressed in a dark purple dress, stood beside the artificial hill.

She was thin and had an unnatural pale complexion, which made her look unhealthy.

Madam Meng took out a light purple handkerchief, covered her mouth, coughed lightly twice, and then spoke.

"Everyone, hurry up and do a thorough cleaning, and replace the lanterns in the courtyard and outside the gate with brand new big red lanterns."

Madam Meng also instructed the servants in the mansion to change into the new clothes they had made a few days ago.

"Baozhu, I made a new pattern for Shu brocade for you a few days ago, go and try it on."

A mother always wants to give her daughter the best.

Shu embroidery is one of the four famous embroidery styles. Its colors are very vibrant, making it perfect for little girls as beautiful as flowers.

When it was completely dark, the distinguished guest finally arrived.

There were nine riders in total, with eight guards at the back, all dressed in black, with swords at their waists, and riding chestnut horses.

Leading the way was Gong Yu, with a face like jade and eyes like stars. He rode a large, pure white horse, with a jade sword hanging at his waist, and his posture was as upright as a pine tree.

Her dark-colored clothes accentuated her fair skin and gave her an extraordinary air.

What a handsome young man!

Standing outside the gate, Madam Meng looked at her nephew and couldn't help but feel a sense of pride.

This kid is getting better and better looking.

With such temperament and looks, and being skilled in both literature and martial arts, it's no wonder he earned the title of the most outstanding young master in the capital, attracting countless noble ladies from prominent families. I wonder which family's daughter will be lucky enough to win his heart in the future.

"Aunt, cousin, it's been a long time."

Madam Meng smiled warmly, "Yu'er, come in quickly. The meal is ready. We'll have a welcome dinner for you tonight. Come in and we'll talk as we walk. Baozhu, go and say hello to your cousin."

"Oh," Meng Baozhu came to her senses and quickly praised, "Cousin, you're amazing, and my Sister Su is amazing too. I'll introduce you two another day."

Wang's mother sighed: "My little darling, ever since he was rescued, he can't stop talking about Sister Su."

But that Miss Su was indeed impressive. Mother Wang still remembers the night she first met Miss Su. The girl standing in front of her was so thin, yet she had an indescribable elegance, unlike any other young lady she had ever met. She was unforgettable.

The little girl had ethereal, otherworldly eyes, as if she didn't belong to this world.

Actually, the girl was quite pretty, but she was too thin, looking like she hadn't had enough to eat all year round. She was pitiful.

Thinking of this, Wang's mother picked up a handkerchief and pressed it to the corner of her eye.

"Cousin, I think Sister Su is even more amazing than you. Don't be jealous of her when you meet her."

"Alright, I'd also like to meet this Sister Su you mentioned," Gong Yu said, handing the red brocade box to Baozhu. "You talkative little girl, take your gift."

Meng Baozhu opened the brocade box and her eyes lit up. Inside was a bright red gemstone, its color extremely pure and rare.

"Cousin, can I give this as a gift? This gemstone has an excellent color; it would look beautiful as a pendant, and it would suit my sister Su perfectly."

Baozhu spent the whole day in the warehouse but couldn't find a gift that really suited her taste. Now she's finally found one.

"Cousin, let me tell you, my sister Su is amazing. No matter how complicated the rope is tied, my sister Su can untie it in an instant with one hand."

"My sister Su is also a great swimmer. She can swim to the other side of a lake that is dozens of meters wide in no time, and that's with me, her little burden, with her."

"Also, my sister Su is really good at climbing trees, she's more agile than a monkey, she can be up in a flash. And also..."

Madam Meng was very grateful to Miss Su for seeing her daughter so happy.

As long as that Miss Su has a good heart, it doesn't matter if she's poor.

The Meng family has plenty of money, so helping their benefactor is not a difficult task.

Gong Yu also noticed that Baozhu kept mentioning "Sister Su" in every sentence.

Then look at the little girl's hand, she is holding a letter that is addressed to Sister Su.

That Miss Su is truly remarkable. So many young ladies from prominent families couldn't even befriend my cousin, yet Miss Su has won my cousin's favor after just one meeting. I really should meet that girl.

After finishing her meal, Meng Baozhu said goodbye and went back to her room to pack her things, wanting to choose a new gift for Sister Su.

Madam Meng and Gong Yu were left alone to speak.

"Yu'er, I'll leave the matter of the human traffickers to you."

Madam Meng only had this one daughter, and she doted on her to the core.

Fortunately, I heard that the authorities had caught the human traffickers, which put my mind at ease.

"Please rest assured, Aunt, I will definitely investigate my cousin's abduction thoroughly and will not let the traffickers get away with it."

Madam Meng raised her handkerchief to cover her mouth and nose, and then coughed violently again.

Gong Yu was deeply distressed by this.

"Aunt, why don't you try another doctor?"

Madam Meng shook her head. "It's no use. This is an old ailment I've had since I was born. The doctor said it's a miracle I've lived this long; it's all thanks to the expensive medicinal herbs I've been fed."

Her old headache flared up again. She pressed her forehead, stood up, and said goodbye. "Yu'er, I'm going back to my room to take my medicine. Please make yourself at home and don't be shy."

"Aunt, you're not feeling well, you should go and rest. I just wanted to ask Wang Mama about the details of my cousin's accident last time. I'll leave two guards behind to protect my cousin when I leave."

"Then I'll have to trouble Yu'er."

This nephew is so thoughtful.

After Madam Meng was helped away by two maids, Gong Yu began to inquire about what had happened from Granny Wang.

"Aunt Wang, please tell me in detail what happened to my cousin."

Gong Yu's mother had no brothers, only one younger sister, Madam Meng, with whom she had a very close relationship. Therefore, before Gong Yu left the capital, she repeatedly instructed him to visit the Meng family and take good care of her.