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Chapter 110 Cousin

Madam Cheng smiled slightly, her eyes full of admiration. She gently patted Lu Yundi's hand and said, "Yundi, you don't have to be modest. It's not easy for a woman to have such talent."

Madam Cheng sighed softly and said, "Miss Yundi, do you know? When I was young, I also had some ambitions. But later, fate played a trick on me and I married into the Cheng family and became Madam Cheng. Although the family was rich, I always felt unwilling in my heart."

A trace of sympathy flashed in Lu Yundi's eyes. She gently held Mrs. Cheng's hand and said softly, "Madam, you don't have to blame yourself. Everyone has their own destiny. Your current identity does not mean that you have lost yourself. You can still pursue your dreams."

Mrs. Cheng's eyes flashed with gratitude. She held Lu Yundi's hand tightly and said, "Miss Yundi, you are right. I should really cherish the opportunity in front of me and realize my dream."

Mrs. Cheng sighed softly, with a look of confusion in her eyes: "But, Miss Yundi, I am old and many things are beyond my ability. How can I pursue my dream?"

Lu Yundi smiled, her eyes full of encouragement: "Madam, don't worry. As long as you have a dream in your heart, it is never too late. You can give full play to your interests and talents, and you can try anything."

Mrs. Cheng's eyes sparkled, and she said excitedly: "Miss Yundi, you reminded me. I also liked painting when I was young, but later I gave up for various reasons. Perhaps I should really pick up the brush again and pursue the dream in my heart."

Lu Yundi nodded and encouraged: "Yes, ma'am. From now on, you can take some time every day to practice painting. I believe that as long as you work hard, you will definitely gain something."

Mrs. Cheng gradually showed a long-lost smile on her face. At this time, the maid brought tea and Mrs. Cheng personally poured a cup for Lu Yundi.

She gently pushed the rim of the cup and said with a smile, "Miss Yundi, please have some tea."

Lu Yundi smiled slightly, with gratitude in her eyes. She gently picked up the cup and said softly, "Thank you, Madam Cheng, for your hospitality."

Madam Cheng looked at Lu Yundi with gentle eyes and said softly, "Miss Yundi, since you came to the Cheng Mansion, everyone in the mansion feels honored. I heard from the servants that you are talented and good at calligraphy. I wonder if you can teach me a thing or two?"

Lu Yundi bowed slightly and said modestly, "Mrs. Cheng, you are too kind. Yundi doesn't deserve it. I just like to write and kill time in my spare time."

Mrs. Cheng's eyes flashed with joy. She patted the table lightly and said with a smile, "Miss Yundi is too modest. I have something to ask of you. I wonder if Miss Yundi can agree to it?"

Lu Yundi put down the cup and said seriously, "Whatever Madam Cheng asks, Yundi will do her best."

Madam Cheng nodded slightly, with a hint of expectation in her eyes: "I have a painting passed down from my ancestors, but no one has ever been able to identify it. I heard that Miss Yundi is proficient in calligraphy and painting. I wonder if she can help me appreciate it?"

Lu Yundi nodded with a serious expression: "Don't worry, Madam Cheng, Yundi will do his best."

Mrs. Cheng took out a scroll from the cabinet and gently unfolded it. The scroll depicted a landscape painting with overlapping peaks, shrouded in clouds and mist, and a profound artistic conception.

Lu Yundi carefully observed it, her eyes sparkling with admiration. She gently put down the scroll and said to Mrs. Cheng, "This painting has a profound artistic conception, rigorous composition, and unique brushwork. It can be called a masterpiece. I just don't know who painted this picture?"

Mrs. Cheng smiled slightly, revealing a trace of nostalgia: "This painting was made by my late husband. He loved calligraphy and painting, but unfortunately he died young, leaving this painting unrecognizable."

Lu Yundi looked solemn and said, "Madam Cheng, this painting is indeed extraordinary. I will go back and look up the information first, and then tell you when I have the answer."

Mrs. Cheng showed gratitude on her face and nodded gently: "Thank you, Miss Yundi."

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At this time, Lu Yundi suddenly noticed that Mrs. Cheng was holding a basket with some cakes of various shapes in it.

A hint of curiosity flashed in her eyes, and then she smiled and said, "Mrs. Cheng, what kind of pastry is this? It looks quite exquisite."

Mrs. Cheng smiled slightly, with a look of pride in her eyes: "This is a new creation of my chef, named 'Auspicious Full Moon', because it was specially made for the full moon night of the fifteenth day of this month. I saw that it was your first time here, so I brought some for you to try."

A trace of gratitude flashed in Lu Yundi's eyes. She gently lifted the basket, looked at it carefully, and then carefully placed it on the table. She gently brushed the dust off the basket, then picked up a piece of cake and took a bite.

"Well, it has a delicate taste, sweet but not greasy, and is really delicious." Lu Yundi exclaimed.

Mrs. Cheng smiled even sweeter when she saw this: "I'm glad you like it. I heard that you are a talented woman, not only proficient in poetry and songs, but also proficient in music. After seeing you today, I find that your reputation is well-deserved."

Lu Yundi smiled slightly, with a look of modesty in his eyes: "Mrs. Cheng, you are too kind. I only know a little bit."

The two of them enjoyed the cakes and chatted about family matters. Lu Yundi found that Mrs. Cheng was not only kind but also smart, and the two of them had a very pleasant conversation.

At this time, a maid came in and whispered to Madam Cheng, "Madam, there is a guest named Qiao Dinglian outside the door who wants to see you."

Mrs. Cheng frowned slightly and looked at Lu Yundi, seeming to be weighing something.

Seeing this, Lu Yundi smiled and said, "Mrs. Cheng, if you have something else to do first, I will take my leave now."

Madam Cheng shook her head and said, "No, this Qiao Dinglian is my distant cousin. I'm afraid he came here to ask you something. I just want to ask you for advice."

Lu Yundi smiled slightly and said, "In that case, I will stay and help you."

Madam Cheng nodded and said to the maid, "Let him in."

After a while, a middle-aged man walked in. He was wearing a gray robe, had a handsome face and a firm look in his eyes.

Madam Cheng introduced them: "This is my cousin Qiao Dinglian, and this is the wife of Marquis Zhongyong, Lu Yundi."

Qiao Dinglian bowed to Lu Yundi, and then said directly: "Cousin, I came here to ask you to help solve a problem."

Madam Cheng smiled and said, "Cousin, if you have any questions, just tell me. I will never refuse to help you if I can."

Li Qiang pondered for a moment and said, "Recently, a group of bandits appeared near my home. They are rampant in the village and oppress the people. As a local gentleman, I have the responsibility to protect my neighbors. I don't have enough troops to fight them, so I would like to ask my cousin for help."

Upon hearing this, Mrs. Cheng frowned slightly and glanced at Lu Yundi, as if seeking her opinion.

Lu Yundi smiled lightly and said, "Sister Cheng, since this group of bandits is so rampant, they must have their backers. If you can find their backers, the problem can be easily solved."