Chapter 98: A Sense of Threat

Meng Zhaojun did not disturb Tang Shunyan in his study as she had once done before, having noticed that Tang Shunyan did not like to be disturbed while he was studying.

She was unwilling just to wait there; with her mood already sour and having slept poorly the night before, she couldn't contribute to the adults' conversation. Forcing herself to stay alert with pursed lips, she fought the urge to sleep. To keep herself awake, she continuously drank tea and ate pastries.

Unexpectedly, drinking the chrysanthemum tea prepared by the young madam made her feel refreshed instead of drowsy, and the pastries tasted different from the usual ones.

Mrs. Meng also noticed that the pastries she had at the Tang Residence today tasted different from what she usually ate. In the past, she concerned herself with maintaining her figure and dignity, seldom eating or drinking much in public.