Chapter 2221: Interesting Rumors

Chapter 2221: Interesting Rumors

Shu Yu served tea to the two elderly ladies and responded, "Your words are quite exaggerated."

Madam Qi disagreed, saying, "Exaggerated? Not at all. I'm speaking the truth. When you saved our master years ago, you were only thirteen or fourteen years old. At such a young age, you displayed remarkable courage and intelligence. Our master even had our children learn from you. It's a pity that you're not in the capital. But now, things are different. You have a shop in the capital, and Meng Yunzheng has become the top scholar. We should visit each other more often and support one another."

The listeners were astounded by this revelation. What did this mean? Princess Lu had saved the Qi family's headmaster several years ago, which implied that she had connections with the Qi family long before.

Shu Yu, hearing Madam Qi's words, couldn't help but touch her nose. She couldn't reveal that she and Meng Yunzheng would soon be leaving the capital and wouldn't be living here anymore.

Just as she was contemplating how to respond, the Madam Jiang suddenly spoke, as if recalling something interesting. "Speaking of Young Master Meng, I heard an intriguing rumor not too long ago."

Chapter 2215: Delay in Granting Official Positions Qi was puzzled. "What rumor?"

Madam Jiang smiled and continued, "Some say that when Young Master Meng arrived in the capital, he went around seeking connections and alliances. He even sought the Qi family's support. Now that I think about it, he's Princess Lu's fiancé, and since Princess Lu and your family have known each other for a long time, he probably came to pay a visit."

Madam Qi was surprised; she hadn't heard about this at all. She rarely left her house, and the younger generation wouldn't bother her with baseless rumors. Moreover, at that time, Meng Yunzheng was just a scholar, and the people who paid attention to him were of relatively lower rank. Families like the Qi family had their own circle, and there were many things to deal with, so they didn't have the energy to focus on such trivial matters.

As for the Madam Jiang, she had only heard about it by chance and wouldn't have remembered if she hadn't met the main person involved.

Upon hearing the Madam Jiang's words, Madam Qi furrowed her brow. "What nonsense! Young Master Meng came to deliver the wedding invitation. He and Shu Yu have been engaged for years, and they plan to marry after the palace examination. Knowing that our family has a close relationship with Shu Yu, he came to inform us personally."

Madam Yao chimed in, "I've heard this rumor too. They said that not only did Young Master Meng seek connections with the Qi family, but he also sought alliances with our family and the Jing family. It's all baseless. He came to deliver a wedding invitation."

The young ladies who had been listening exchanged glances. So, this was the truth? They had unknowingly spread false rumors.

Seeing the varied expressions on the young ladies' faces, Shu Yu couldn't help but hide a smile. These girls seemed to have been among those who spread the false information.

Madam Qi sighed and shook her head. "These baseless rumors... Young Master Meng is resolute in character. If it were anyone else, such rumors might have affected their state of mind. No wonder my husband says that Young Master Meng is a rare talent and that he and Shu Yu are a match made in heaven."

Shu Yu felt a bit embarrassed. "Please don't make fun of me."

Just as she finished speaking, one of the shop assistants rushed over with a worried expression.