After rounds of toasting and feasting, Wu Lihong, who had drunk his fill, was helped into a guest room to rest, and a lovely serving girl brought him Hangover Soup, attending to him with utmost gentleness as he drank.
"They say the Shu region produces beauties, and indeed it's true. Even a maid like you is so beautiful. Lord Li must be interested," Wu Lihong pinched the maid's chin.
The maid smiled tenderly, speaking in her uniquely soft voice, "Lord, since you've come from afar, why not let Meimei attend to your rest?"
"Oh, Meimei? Is that 'Mei' as in the plum blossom 'Mei'?" Wu Lihong's tipsy gaze brightened for a moment as he caressed her smooth cheek.
With a small cry, Meimei leaned in closer, a flush of shyness on her face as she replied, "Lord, it's the 'Mei' from captivating charm!" Saying this, her slender fingers touched his chest, teasing him lightly.
