Chapter 1: Chinese New Year Mystery:
Nancy's POV:
George has invited us over to her place for Chinese New Year.
"I started reading this ancient Chinese legend," says Bess, "The seven daughters of the Jade Emperor travel to the mortal world. The youngest of the seven fairy maidens was in search of her lost weaving equipment and her 'coat of feathers,' without which she was unable to fly. It was actually stolen by Dong Yong, advised by one of his cattle who happened to be an exiled fairy as well and disguised as a normal, aged bull. During the stay, the maiden falls in love with Dong Yong. He is a poor worker who had sold himself into servitude to pay for his father's funeral. With help of the other fairies, the seventh fairy managed to weave ten pieces of brocade for Dong Yong to pay off his debt, shortening his indenture to 100 days. Before the couple can begin their life together, the Jade Emperor orders his daughters to return home. However, he is kind enough to allow the couple to reunite once a year on the seventh evening by crossing the Milky Way Galaxy."
I just know that's going to be important.
. . .
We were hanging with George and her family.
"Thanks so much for coming," says George.
"We wouldn't miss this," says Ned.
"This is awesome," says Shawn.
. . .
I then looked at the sky and I swear, I thought I saw something. Probably not important.
We then heard a knock on the door. "I'll see who it is," says George. George then answers. "Can I help you?"
"I am here to see Nancy Drew! I must speak with her at once!"
"I'm here," I said, "so, what can I do for you?"
"We must speak in private!"
. . .
"So, what's up," I asked.
"My name is Měilì de and I am the youngest daughter of the Jade Emperor!"
To Be Continued
It takes place after The Mysterious First Kwanzaa of Nancy Drew. In the next chapter, Měilì de explains her story.