Chapter 190 My Younger Brother's Unrequited Love

She opened the door and went in, looking at her younger brother with some curiosity, she asked, "What exactly did you say to her?"

"Nothing, just some random talk. Sister, would you like to try this?" Zhang Xuanyun took out some pork jerky and handed a piece to Zhang Yu'er.

Zhang Yu'er immediately took it in her hand, took a bite, nodded in satisfaction, and said with a smile, "Miss Meng is really amazing, this pork jerky is really delicious."

“Not only is it delicious, but it can also quickly replenish energy and save manpower and animal power. She gave me this not just for me to eat, but probably also to serve as military rations.” Zhang Xuanyun immediately understood Meng Yanzhi’s meaning.

Military rations?

Zhang Yu'er froze on the spot after hearing this, looking at Zhang Xuanyun in disbelief: "You haven't misunderstood, have you?"

"Of course not, it's true. She was never a little girl who stayed at home. She's very capable."

"Sister, someone like her is destined to be a phoenix soaring through the heavens!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yu'er immediately realized that her younger brother liked her!

"You like her? Don't you?"

Zhang Yu'er stared at Zhang Xuanyun with her eyebrows tightly furrowed.

Zhang Xuanyun would not lie to his sister. He nodded and said calmly, "Yes, sister, you are right. I would definitely like such a good girl, but I know I am not good enough for her. I also know that there are many other people who like her. Rather than saying these words out loud, I would rather keep them in my heart. Right now, I am also the closest person to her, am I?"

Zhang Xuanyun has never been someone who is obsessed with titles or status. No matter what method he uses, as long as he can be by the side of the person he likes and watch over them at all times, he is satisfied.

Although Zhang Yu'er also thought her younger brother was very outstanding, but...

She took a deep breath and then said directly, "Originally, I couldn't tell you about this, but since you like her, I'll tell you. His Majesty also likes Miss Meng and dotes on her very much. Although she is a lady-in-waiting in the palace, she lives a better life than the Empress."

"elder sister!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Xuanyun's expression immediately changed, and he frowned deeply as he stared at Zhang Yu'er.

"Sister, you can't just say things like that!"

Zhang Yu'er knew that her brother wouldn't believe her even if she told him, so she sighed helplessly at his expression and said, "You are my own brother. I won't say these words a second time, and I certainly won't tell any outsiders. Whether you believe me or not is up to you!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Xuanyun knew that it was most likely true.

His eyebrows furrowed tightly before he spoke, "She's such a free spirit; if she really enters the palace, I'm afraid she'll suffer even more in the future."

"But she's not someone you can covet, is she?" Zhang Yu'er just wanted to say that Meng Yanzhi was no longer someone they could covet.

If it were mutual affection, that would be fine, but unfortunately, it's not mutual affection at all; Meng Yanzhi doesn't like Zhang Xuanyun at all.

When Meng Yanzhi returned to the palace from the Zhang residence, she was in a much better mood. Since she didn't have to work today, she hid in her small room and started doing her own little research. When she had nothing to do, she liked to cook and research delicious food. During her recent trip, she had also brought back quite a few secret recipes, and now she was really into it.

Seeing Meng Yanzhi's focused expression, Qingdao smiled gently, then looked at her with some curiosity and whispered, "Miss, you've traveled all the way back, you must be exhausted. Why don't you rest a bit?"

"Because I'm doing what I love!"

"What do you like to do?"

Meng Yanzhi tilted her head and looked at Qingdao with some curiosity.

After hearing this, Qingdao thought about it seriously for a moment and then said softly, "Whatever my master likes, this servant will like too!"

Meng Yanzhi then realized that she probably shouldn't have asked that question. She took a deep breath, looked at Qingdao, and said with a smile, "Then you can teach me martial arts, okay?"

"Miss wants to practice martial arts?"

Qingdao looked at Meng Yanzhi in disbelief.

"Yes, I think I can still protect myself if there is danger in the future!"

"After all, you can't be with me every single moment, can you?"

Meng Yanzhi smiled gently.

Then, she slammed her cutting board down hard.

"Don't let my thin appearance fool you, I'm actually very strong!"

"Look, it takes strength to chop vegetables and toss them in the wok."

As Meng Yanzhi spoke, she didn't forget to demonstrate her strength.

Looking at Meng Yanzhi like this, Qingdao found her incredibly adorable. She had never had a mistress like this before—so vibrant, so cute—it was hard not to like her.

The next morning, Meng Yanzhi got up early and practiced martial arts with Qingdao.

She had no foundation and was not young, so all she could do was strengthen her physique and learn some fancy moves. Although they weren't complicated, they could save her life in a critical moment!

Meng Yanzhi was exhausted, but she was also in high spirits. After practicing for a while, she went straight to the small kitchen to cook for Xiao Xingyuan.

Before the meal was even ready, Little Corn, a eunuch from the imperial kitchen, rushed in: "Miss Meng, help! Consort Ling is going to kill Eunuch Wang!"

"Why?" Meng Yanzhi stared at Xiao Yumi in disbelief.

Little Corn knelt on the ground, sobbing uncontrollably: "This morning, Consort Ling suffered from severe abdominal pain. The imperial physician said it was because she ate something unclean, so he directly questioned the imperial kitchen. That's how the eunuch was arrested. Miss, Consort Ling is always ruthless. Help! Please, Miss Meng, save me!"

"Okay, I'll go right now!"

Meng Yanzhi immediately handed everything she was holding to Tan Yun, who was standing to the side.

Immediately afterwards, he ran towards Consort Ling's palace like a madman.

Before even entering the palace, one could hear screams coming from inside.

"Your Majesty, spare me! Your Majesty, spare me!"

Old Eunuch Wang was too old to withstand a severe punishment, so Meng Yanzhi ran into the palace even faster. As soon as she entered, she saw Eunuch Wang lying there being flogged!

"stop!"

Meng Yanzhi gritted her teeth and shouted angrily.

The moment Consort Ling saw Meng Yanzhi, her eyes lit up. She smiled slightly and then said, "You've come?"

"Yes, I'm here!"

"If Your Majesty has any issues, just come at me. Why make things difficult for an innocent person?"

Meng Yanzhi stepped forward and bowed to Consort Ling.

The person behind him did not stop, continuing to strike Wang Gonggong's body, a chilling sight.