Chapter 1277 - 166, Adopted Daughter
Lady Meng was no different, for her estate also had its fair share of concubines and concubine-born children; the situation was truly akin to the meaning of the verse.
"What a way to capture the essence of melancholy," Lady Meng, despite her questionable intentions, was a woman of talent, and couldn’t help but sigh softly.
"Ah! On such a joyous occasion, why speak of such gloomy matters?" A very amiable-looking woman quickly steered the conversation elsewhere, smiling at Lin Yuan, "Miss Lin is so talented, may I also inquire about someone?"
When this person spoke, her gaze was clear and pure, remarkably better than that of Lady Meng and her cohort. Lin Yuan, finding her not particularly displeasing, smiled and nodded.
"After just hearing you discuss so many people, I wonder which of these talented women Miss Lin admires the most?"
Lin Yuan pondered for a moment and then smiled, "Each of these ten talented women is extraordinary, with some being great lyricists of their own era and others fallen daughters of wealthy families who became prostitutes. However, if I must choose my favorite, it would still be Zhuo Wenjun."
Oh? Several Madams couldn’t help but prick up their ears, eager to hear Lin Yuan’s insights. Even Lady Liu turned her head and listened attentively.
Lin Yuan went on to say, "To be frank, like me, Zhuo Wenjun came from a merchant family, but compared to me, her fate was fraught with hardship. She had barely married when she became widowed. After returning home, she fell deeply in love with the Great Talent Sima Xiangru at first sight. Unfortunately, her father, Zhuo Wangsun, strongly opposed their relationship, leaving them no choice but to elope and live by selling wine. Despite their difficult life, nothing could prevent their affection from growing deeper each day."