Chapter 36 The Exterior Costume Looks Like a Ghost

Meng Yanzhi looked at the little girl in front of her in disbelief. Although she had heard of this person's name before, she had never seen her face. Now, looking at her fierce appearance, Meng Yanzhi felt that this little girl lived like the sun, and couldn't help but feel a little envious.

"Thank you for your help, Miss Zhao."

Meng Yanzhi bowed respectfully and looked at Zhao Bailu with a smile.

Zhao Bailu looked at Meng Yanzhi and was stunned. She hadn't seen Meng Yanzhi before because of some business, so in her mind Meng Yanzhi was still that country bumpkin in bright red and green. She never expected that she would look so beautiful when she dressed up carefully.

"Are you Meng Yanzhi?"

"Look how beautiful you are now! How come such a pretty girl used to dress up like a ghost?"

Zhao Bailu's most notable characteristic is her sharp tongue!

Most of the girls in the capital city dislike Zhao Bailu, mainly because of her sharp tongue.

But Meng Yanzhi liked girls who spoke their minds. She blushed and said softly, "My younger sister used to dress me up. I come from the countryside and don't know anything about these things."

"Oh? She dressed herself up like a fairy, and then made you look like an idiot?"

"Your sister is really cunning."

Zhao Bailu snorted and criticized without holding back.

"Zhao Bailu, shut up! Don't talk nonsense!"

A man in armor walked over, rolled his eyes at Zhao Bailu, and then bent down to help Xu Shize up from the ground.

"Young Master Xu, my younger sister is ignorant and immature. Please forgive her." The man said casually, but he did not mean to blame Zhao Bailu.

Zhao Bailu glanced at the man, somewhat curiously: "Brother, what brings you here? Are you going to play polo with them too?"

"If I don't come, how long are you going to keep making a scene?"

"How many times have I told you? The capital is not like the frontier. Don't act recklessly. Why won't you listen?"

The man stepped forward and pinched Zhao Bailu's nose with a hint of helplessness.

Zhao Bailu didn't hold back at all, slapping his hand away and saying sullenly, "How many times have I told you? I'm all grown up now, you're not allowed to pinch my nose like that anymore, you're so annoying!"

After saying that, Zhao Bailu took her elder brother's hand and smiled at Meng Yanzhi: "Yanzhi, this is my elder brother, Zhao Dongzhi. He has been stationed on the frontier and rarely returns to the capital. He is not married yet!"

"Little girl, you're talking nonsense!" Zhao Dongzhi rolled her eyes at Zhao Bailu, then cupped her hands towards Meng Yanzhi: "My younger sister is naughty and has offended you, young lady. Please forgive her!"

What a handsome young general! He was so full of vigor and spirit. Even in full armor, his good looks were undeniable. With his sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, and tall and slender figure, he was a man who couldn't be more perfect. His hair was all combed back into a high ponytail, which swayed in the wind as he spoke. Strands of hair brushed against Meng Yanzhi's face, causing ripples.

"Young Master Zhao, you're too kind. Miss Zhao is quick-witted and straightforward, which I really like." Meng Yanzhi smiled gently, her eyes crinkling, looking very sweet and adorable.

Xu Shize had just gotten up and stood up when he met Meng Yanzhi's expression. His face immediately changed, and he said coldly, "Young Master Zhao doesn't know yet, does he? This Miss Meng comes from the countryside. Not only is she vain, but she is also infertile. If you provoke a woman like this, I'm afraid your whole family will suffer."

"Go to hell!"

What are you spouting all over your mouth?

Zhao Bailu gritted her teeth and lashed out with the long whip in her hand.

This time, Zhao Dongzhi did not stop him, but looked at Xu Shize with disdain: "I heard you are a new Jinshi this year, how can you be so shameless?"

"you!"

"Hmph, one day you'll all realize that she's fooled you!"

Xu Shize was no match for the Zhao siblings and could only cover his face and leave in a sorry state.

Zhao Bailu spat at his retreating figure: "Pah! A toad trying to eat swan meat! I think it's because Rouge doesn't like this fool that he's so angry and deliberately slandering him!"

Immediately afterwards, Zhao Bailu, in a very familiar manner, grabbed Meng Yanzhi's arm and said with a smile, "Yanzhi, don't listen to his nonsense. You can only tell what you're like yourself!"

Upon hearing this, Meng Yanzhi's heart instantly warmed. When she looked at Zhao Bailu, her eyes sparkled, and she nodded emphatically, "Yes!"

When Zhao Dongzhi met Meng Yanzhi's bright eyes, her cheeks flushed instantly. She grabbed Zhao Bailu and ran away in a panic, her back view a mess.

Seeing that the excitement had died down, the surrounding crowd went off to do their own thing.

Meng Yanzhi smiled at Zhang Xuanyun and handed him her copy of the Treatise on Salt and Iron.

“Sir, five times, not a single word less.”

Zhang Xuanyun was stunned when he saw the calligraphy she handed him. He really didn't expect that Meng Yanzhi would remember these punishments for copying.

He examined it carefully right in front of Meng Yanzhi, then smiled and said, "You've improved."

"Sir, I've had a really tough time lately, but I've found a wonderful method. I can suspend my hand, which makes writing much easier."

"However, this method is somewhat opportunistic, so I think I should work harder in the future!"

Meng Yanzhi spoke with great seriousness.

Seeing how eager she was to learn, Zhang Xuanyun nodded: "The early bird catches the worm. As long as you're willing to work hard, you'll definitely improve in the future!"

What kind of talk is that?

Meng Yanzhi's sweet smile vanished instantly. She stared at Zhang Xuanyun and snorted, "What do you mean by that, sir? Do you think I'm stupid?"

"He is indeed the dumbest person I have ever seen," Zhang Xuanyun said honestly.

Meng Yanzhi choked on her words.

How could she forget that Zhang Xuanyun is incredibly capable and knows everything except how to speak properly? In her previous life, he was even scolded by the emperor because he couldn't speak properly.

Now, Meng Yanzhi lost all desire to chat with this person. She just looked at him with some concern and asked, "Sir, are you alright at the Crown Prince's residence?"

"What? Are you afraid that I will mistreat your husband?" Xiao Ce saw the two of them standing together talking from afar. He had never seen Meng Yanzhi's smiling face before. Xiao Ce didn't know why, but he was very unhappy to see Meng Yanzhi smiling at others like that, so he walked over.

"Greetings, Your Highness the Crown Prince."

Meng Yanzhi quickly bowed and smiled at Xiao Ce.

"Your Highness is too kind. That's not what I meant. I was just expressing my concern for you, sir."

Zhang Xuanyun's starting point was too low, so Meng Yanzhi was afraid that he would not be used to the Crown Prince's residence.

"Miss Meng is a kind and righteous person. It seems that I should also consider her character before accepting students in the future."