Joy of Life: The Mei Family's Son Grows Up

Chapter 84 End of the meeting
Prince Jing's Mansion.

study.

Mei Chengan was horrified.

"How dare I comment on the princess's appearance?"

Prince Jing was a little anxious.

"Hey, there's no one here, just the two of us. What can't we say? This king has approved it, so hurry up and say it!"

Damn! I am the outsider. As a father, is it really appropriate for you to discuss whether your daughter is pretty or not with a stranger who you have only met for less than an incense stick of time?

Mei Chengan said helplessly.

"I think the princess is very beautiful."

Prince Jing thought it was an excuse and continued to ask.

"Tell me more specifically, what is so beautiful about it?"

"..."

Mei Chengan wanted to slap himself. If he had known that the difficulty would escalate, he would have just said that he didn't dare to look carefully. But now he was in a difficult situation.

"Um... the princess has big eyes, and her pupils are black and shiny, as if two obsidians are inlaid on her delicate face. The corners of her eyes are slightly upturned, giving people a lively and spiritual feeling."

Prince Jing originally thought that his praise was quite good and accurate, and was nodding his head, but who knew that he would stop with just this one sentence.

"Is that all? Keep talking."

Mei Cheng'an wanted to cry. It wasn't that he didn't want to continue, but that he didn't look carefully at all. He could only frantically recall the appearance of Tian Xiwei in the TV series he had seen in his previous life.

"The princess has a straight nose, delicate and pretty, and a slightly smiling mouth, which makes her look very sweet. Her lips are plump and shiny, giving people a feeling of wanting to get close to her."

Prince Jing was very happy to hear this, the description was so vivid, his precious daughter was so beautiful, he couldn't get enough of it and wanted to hear more.

"Keep going."

Mei Chengan rolled his eyes in his heart and continued speaking helplessly.

"The princess' skin is fair and delicate, as smooth as a peeled egg, and looks very healthy and shiny. Uh... that's it."

That’s enough. I have nothing more to say.

Prince Jing nodded.

"Not bad, not bad. I didn't expect to see him just once. You looked at him very carefully. It seems that you really think he is beautiful. I am very happy."

Mei Cheng'an was sweating and said, "Stop talking, stop talking. Save your dignity."

Prince Jing had no intention of letting him go.

"You commented on her appearance very well. Now, please comment on her figure. Don't tell me that you only looked at Roujia's face. I don't believe you."

"..."

"My Lord, please don't embarrass me. It's already presumptuous to comment on the princess's appearance. Aren't you harming me?"

Prince Jing waved his sleeves.

"What are you afraid of? Just speak boldly."

"..."

Okay, you are awesome, I surrender.

"The princess has a beautiful figure, a slim waist, and long legs. Whether she is standing or walking, she exudes an irresistible charm."

"What about temperament?"

"The princess has an extraordinary temperament, a graceful figure, and is elegant and dignified. Her beauty is so beautiful that it is breathtaking."

Prince Jing burst into laughter after hearing this.

"Well said, it's so beautiful that it makes me intoxicated. You are worthy of being the most talented scholar in Qing country. Your choice of words and sentences is extraordinary. This way, I am relieved."

What the hell are you so relieved about? Can you speak human language?
Mei Cheng'an was very puzzled.

"What are you relieved about, my lord?"

Prince Jing was stunned for a moment and waved his hand.

"Nothing, nothing. By the way, have you ever heard of the banks of the Flowing Crystal River?"

Prince Jing changed the topic a little suddenly. Mei Cheng'an didn't react for a moment. He was stunned for a moment and then answered.

"Of course I've heard of it."

Prince Jing kept smiling and narrowed his eyes.

"Have you been there?"

His future father-in-law was observing his lifestyle. Mei Cheng'an was hesitating whether to tell the truth, but after thinking about it, it seemed that there was nothing to hide.

"Been there once."

"Which one?"

"Miaoyinfang."

Prince Jing's eyes lit up.

"Miaoyinfang? The music and dance there are really good, and the singing is also good, especially the pipa played by their top performer Sang Dajia. He has become very famous in Kyoto in the past two years. Did you listen to it when you went there?"

"No, I just watched the music and dance."

There was a trace of regret on Prince Jing's face.

"That's a shame. If you have a chance, you can listen to it. Master Sang's skills are truly exquisite."

"Besides Miaoyinfang, have you never been to any other places?"

"No."

"Not interested?" "Yes, but my father won't let me go. He's worried that it will affect my reputation and make it difficult for me to get married in the future."

"Aren't you worried?"

“I was worried, so I never went there again.”

"Good, you are honest, you know how to make choices, you are genuine and not hypocritical. I admire you more and more."

"Prince Jing, you are so kind."

"In fact, the banks of the Liujing River are not as filthy as the outside world has rumored. It is quite high-end and elegant. It doesn't hurt to go there. It is said that talented people are romantic. If they are not romantic, what kind of talented people are they? What do you think?"

Mei Cheng'an couldn't tell whether Prince Jing was telling the truth or just trying to lure people in. To be on the safe side, he decided to play it safe.

"You don't live your life alone. I also want to be as carefree as the prince said. I don't care what others think of me, but I can't ignore the feelings of my family. Personal enjoyment is nothing compared to family."

Prince Jing was not unhappy because his opinion was refuted. Instead, he looked at Mei Cheng'an with eyes full of appreciation and satisfaction and nodded secretly. He was a good child with a sense of responsibility.

Seeing Prince Jing's eyes, Mei Cheng'an secretly breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that he had played the safe card correctly.

"You are right. How about this? Actually, the whole street along the Liujing River is my property. If you really want to enjoy the elegant dance and the company of the courtesan, you can come to my palace at any time. I can arrange it. And don't worry, the news will never spread. This time I am speaking from the heart, not falsely. You can consider it."

Mei Chengan could not help but smile bitterly and said, "Stop fishing, stop fishing. I wouldn't dare to do it even if I had a hundred courage."

"I appreciate your kindness, Your Majesty. There is no need to make any arrangements."

Prince Jing chuckled.

"You still don't believe me. That's right. I can understand that you don't trust me when we first meet. There's no rush for this matter. Let's talk about it later. Aren't you going to attend the poetry meeting outside?"

Mei Chengan shook his head.

"I don't know any of them. I feel uncomfortable with so many people."

Prince Jing nodded.

"Your personality is quite different from Hongcheng's. He likes to organize these kinds of gatherings. But you are quite similar to me. I also don't like to deal with people I don't know."

It seems that if you were sociable, you wouldn't be so secretive.

"Ever since Roujia came back from the autumn outing you organized, she has been telling me how handsome and elegant you are, the most talented person in Qing Country, and how extraordinary your temperament is.

My ears are callused from listening to her, and my curiosity is aroused by what she said. I want to see with my own eyes whether you are really as good as Roujia said, so I made this slightly abrupt invitation. I hope you don’t mind. "

This excuse is so made up, wow, it's so fake.

Mei Chengan nodded slightly.

"Don't dare."

Prince Jing was very satisfied with Mei Cheng'an's neither humble nor arrogant demeanor, and continued with a smile.

"After seeing you in person, I finally understand why Roujia admires you so much. Even I can't help but begin to admire you. If you have time, come visit my palace more often.

Aren't you in charge of that department in the Honglu Temple? What's it called? Oh, right, the Master of Ceremonies, which is responsible for music and dance. It just so happens that I am quite knowledgeable about music and dance, so we can exchange more about this. By the way, you can also communicate more with Roujia, she especially likes the poems you wrote."

Haha, his poems are too serious. Scholars may like them, but girls may not.

Mei Chengan showed a hint of joy at just the right moment.

"In that case, I'm afraid I will have to bother the prince and princess in the future."

Prince Jing laughed.

"Whether it's a bother or not, you're always welcome."

……

After coming out of Prince Jing's Mansion and sitting in the self-driven carriage, Mei Cheng'an felt completely exhausted. He felt that meeting Prince Jing was more tiring than meeting Emperor Qing. It was too brain-consuming.

Bluebird's concerned voice came from outside.

"Master, are you okay?"

Mei Cheng'an was lying in the carriage, subconsciously wanting to wave his hand, but then he remembered that the blue bird was driving and couldn't see it, so he smiled.

"It's okay. It's my first time meeting Prince Jing, so I'm a little stressed. I'll be fine after a rest."

Bluebird made an "oh" sound and stopped talking. He quietly drove the carriage towards the Mei Mansion.

When they were halfway along the road, Mei Cheng'an smelled a strong aroma of salt and pepper biscuits, which made his appetite grow.

"Stop, Bluebird."

The bluebird stopped the carriage.

"Master, what's wrong?"

"Nothing, I just suddenly wanted to eat sesame cakes. Have we passed the sesame cake stand?"

The bluebird looked to both sides.

"We've walked a bit. If you want to eat, I'll go buy it."

"No, just go eat at the stall."

After saying that, Mei Cheng'an sat up, got off the carriage, and quickly found the stall selling sesame cakes. He walked straight over, found an empty seat and sat down, and asked the boss for two sesame cakes and a bowl of mutton soup.

When Bluebird parked the carriage and came to the stall, Mei Chengan was already eating happily. Bluebird was not hungry, so he sat down obediently in the empty seat opposite and watched Mei Chengan eat quietly.

While eating, Mei Cheng'an reviewed today's trip to Prince Jing's Mansion.

First of all, he was sure of one thing: the person that Emperor Qing was going to marry him was most likely Princess Roujia. Prince Jing's reaction when he saw him was too obvious.

The second is Prince Jing. Mei Cheng'an has complicated feelings towards him. Although he has a very friendly face, it is difficult for him to get close to him. Not only because he is Emperor Qing's brother and his future father-in-law, but the more important reason is that he is extremely unfamiliar with this person and knows nothing about him. The unknown is always frightening, which forces him to deal with it with caution.

However, after some tentative exchanges, he had more or less understood some of Prince Jing's personality traits, and knew roughly how to deal with him the next time they met, which made Mei Cheng'an feel a little more at ease.

As for Li Roujia, his future daughter-in-law, Mei Chengan couldn't explain his emotions. After all, he had only met her once. Not to mention her looks and figure, which met Mei Chengan's aesthetic standards, he actually cared more about her personality and conversation, which was very important. He didn't know if she could get along with him...

(End of this chapter)