Chapter 325: First Impressions

d it twice before putting it down, and said with a frustrated tone: "You refuse a well-matched bride from a respectable family and elope with an uneducated, vulgar woman. What a disgrace!" She took a...After performing the rites of departure, Meng Dong went far away from his new house to greet the guests.

The women who came to see the bride satisfied their curiosity and then left the bridal chamber.

Meng Jin Yao and Meng Jin Yu were the last to arrive. Mama brought them forward to introduce them to Dong shi. After the sisters curtsied, they exchanged a few words before leaving.

After leaving the new house, Meng Jinyu glared at Meng Jin yao with a heavy gaze. Just now, Meng Jin yao's attitude towards Dong Shi was so good, it was hard not to make her suspect that Meng Jin yao wanted to win over Dong Shi to deal with her.

Meng Jin Yao felt uncomfortable under her icy gaze. She turned her head away, only to meet those cold eyes again. "Second sister," she said, "your menacing stare is rather frightening. What wicked plan are you cooking up"

Meng Jin Yu was choked by her words, retracted her gaze, and after a while, pulled at the corner of her lips, mockingly said: "Big sister, you just called me 'mother' so sincerely, didn't you My mother raised you for over ten years, and you've never been so sincere."

Meng Jinyao smiled and asked, "Then why don't you see what good things your mother has done"

She doesn't have any issues with Dong at the moment. Dong just married into the Meng family and hasn't done anything wrong. Even as a stepmother, she should address her as "Mother". There's no reason for conflict between them. They are both women, so why make things difficult Besides, today is her big day of happiness. Not giving her face would be creating an enemy on first meeting. As for what will happen in the future, we'll just have to wait and see.

Meng Jinyu was speechless upon hearing her question.

Meng Jinyao said in a soft voice: "Second sister, today is Father's big day of joy. I can't afford to be an unfilial daughter who ruins Father's wedding. Second sister, you should also weigh it carefully."

Upon hearing this, Meng Jinyu's face turned pale. Seeing how fond her father was of his stepmother, she worried that if she had done something wrong and lost her father's affection, he would be manipulated by her stepmother into giving her away to just any husband. Once her filial period was over, he would simply marry her off.

Meng Jiny Yao ignored her and prepared to return to the banquet for dinner.

On the road, Meng Jiny Yao suddenly heard someone discussing her father. She instinctively slowed her pace and walked closer, and to her surprise, she heard some useful information, including something about her mother.

It seems Master Meng still favors his original wife.

How do you know

"Dong's temperament is very similar to that of the original wife, Zhou. She is both gentle and has the air of a scholar. The previous Mrs. Sun only appeared gentle, but she lacked the scholarly aura."

"Really"

"What are you trying to fool me with I was very close with Meng Bofu's original wife. I knew her quite well. Although many years have passed, I still remember what kind of person she was."

This Master Meng is truly devoted.

There were too many people in front, so let's not talk about it.

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Meng Jinyao listened to the two people's discussion and couldn't help but frown. She had never met her mother, she had only seen her mother's portrait, but that portrait was snatched away by Meng Jinyu and torn to shreds. She was so angry that she fought with Meng Jinyu. When Sun Shi found out, she picked up the appearance of a loving mother and scolded Meng Jinyu for being naughty. Then she found a painter to paint another one for her, but it was only a likeness, but not her mother's spirit.

Her new stepmother, Dong, does indeed have the same air about her as her mother. But to say that her father loved her mother dearly is simply absurd. Back then, her father was only in love with Sun. Now that Dong has a similar manner to her mother, it's probably just a coincidence. Her father has likely forgotten what her mother was like altogether.

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At the banquet, glasses clinked and wine flowed freely. After three rounds of drinks and five courses, the evening feast was drawing to a close.

Before long, the banquet dispersed, and the guests left one by one.

Meng Jiny Yao and Gu Jing Xi stayed behind to talk with Meng Dongyuan, showing no interest. They were almost the first guests to leave, exiting Yongchang Bo's mansion and getting straight into a carriage without looking back.

Meng Dong had experience with the previous two weddings. This time, he was more cautious and didn't get drunk, otherwise he would have missed out on the wedding night festivities. Seeing his daughter and son-in-law leave like this, his face stiffened for a moment before quickly breaking into a smile to talk to other guests, complimenting them and seeing them off.

After all the guests had left, Meng Dongyuan suddenly asked the steward, "What kind of gift did the eldest lady send this time"

The steward replied respectfully, "Miss sent a screen."

Meng Dongyuan listened to this, immediately frowned and said in an unpleasant tone: "What a rebellious daughter! Raising her for so long was all in vain. She's a white-eyed wolf! Last year when I celebrated my birthday, she gave me a gift that didn't suit my age, it's fine. Now that I'm getting married, she sends an old broken fan as a congratulatory gift Is she deliberately trying to embarrass me and make me a laughingstock She might as well come empty-handed.

Upon hearing this, the housekeeper quickly added, "Master, please calm down. This screen depicts a pair of flying birds intertwined with branches, meticulously embroidered with lifelike detail. The craftsmanship is superb, comparable to the finest embroiderers in the capital. Moreover, the screen frame is made of yellow pear wood, which alone is quite valuable. Miss's wedding gift is undoubtedly thoughtful and sincere, expressing her heartfelt congratulations on your marriage."

Hearing this, Meng Dongyuan's face finally eased. "She's still sensible after all. Otherwise, if she caused any more commotion, it would be embarrassing for our family. She thinks she wouldn't be ridiculed by others"

The steward quietly glanced at his face. Seeing that his complexion had improved, he immediately said: "Master, an hour in the spring night is worth a thousand gold. It's getting late now. The new mistress has been waiting for a long time. Would you like to go back and see the new mistress first I will arrange the rest."

In late winter, Meng Dong recalled the face of his new wife when she had lifted her red veil - a beauty as delicate as flowers and bright as the moon. His heart fluttered, and a smile touched his lips. He nodded and strode back to their new home.

At first, when he learned that Dong had been married and was in her twenties, he inwardly scorned her. But after meeting Dong, he felt that marrying her wasn't a bad idea. No wonder some men liked mature women; even women past their prime were appealing. Now, he liked them too.

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Meanwhile, Meng Jinyáo and Gu Jingxi returned to Changxing Houfu.

As the carriage entered the house, on their way back to Weiruixuan, Gu Jingxi asked in a soft voice, "Ayiao, was nothing much happened today"

Meng Jiny Yao shook her head gently and replied, "No, on a day of great joy, no one would dare to cause trouble. My younger sister is indeed eccentric, but she can't stir up trouble. No matter how dissatisfied she is with me, she wouldn't dare to make a scene today."

Gu Jingxi then asked, "What did you think of Dong Shi after meeting him"

Meng Jin Yao objectively evaluated: "She is beautiful, with a first impression of being a gentle woman. I estimate that she has read many books and carries an air of scholarship. From our brief conversation, she speaks eloquently and gracefully, gentle and kind. However, I don't know if she is truly like this in reality. After the experience with Sun Shi, I am now cautious about judging people based solely on first impressions."

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Time reveals the true nature of people. Let us simply observe, Gu Jingxi said, reaching out to grasp her small hand.

Meng Jinyao nodded lightly: "That's right."could reply, she changed the subject. "The Qiu Wei exam results will be released on the first day of next month, Your husband should be on the list."Upon hearing this, the son of Duke Wuan laughed and...