Chapter 73 Anyone who marries you will be happy

kitchen.

Meng Yanzhi sat on a small stool to the side, watching Zhang Xuanyun wash, chop, and cook vegetables with practiced ease.

She truly hadn't expected that Zhang Xuanyun, such a rigid person, could be so clean and efficient when doing a somersault. He was practically the perfect husband candidate, it's just a pity...

It's a pity that she can't marry anyone now because of her condition.

"Sir, whoever becomes your wife in the future will be so lucky."

"Sir, you look so beautiful when you cook."

Meng Yanzhi only admired Zhang Xuanyun, and had no romantic feelings for him. She even hoped that Zhang Xuanyun would have a wife from a particularly powerful family in the future, so that he could rise to a high position.

"Don't talk nonsense."

Zhang Xuanyun blushed and frowned as he looked at Meng Yanzhi.

"From now on, you are not allowed to say such things to other men, nor are you allowed to laugh like that!"

"Inappropriate".

Zhang Xuanyun looked at Meng Yanzhi with a serious expression.

Meng Yanzhi completely lost all romantic thoughts; she finally understood that this guy was a blockhead!

She snorted, then said sullenly, "Sir, the meat is about to burn!"

Zhang Xuanyun immediately realized what was happening and quickly scooped the stir-fried pork out of the pot and served it to Meng Yanzhi.

"Your spleen and stomach are weak right now, so you can't eat too much meat. Just have a little bit to satisfy your craving."

Zhang Xuanyun, in a good-natured manner, brought over some chopsticks.

Meng Yanzhi finally understood what it meant to be meticulous; this guy even made only a little bit to prevent her from eating too much.

Although Meng Yanzhi was not satisfied with the meat, she still picked up her chopsticks and ate it bite by bite.

"Sir, how is the situation with the Meng family now? Are Father and Brother very angry?"

Meng Yanzhi looked at Zhang Xuanyun pitifully.

“You should know that your brother and your father will be very angry after you do something like this.”

Zhang Xuanyun looked at Meng Yanzhi with a helpless expression.

Upon hearing this, Meng Yanzhi rubbed her nose in grievance and said softly, "I know you all say I'm making a mountain out of a molehill, and you all think it's wrong of me to make such a fuss over a maid. But ever since I came to the Meng family, everyone has despised and hated me. Only Mingchu truly treats me as the eldest daughter of the Meng family. She treats me sincerely, so how can I not care about her life or death?"

Zhang Xuanyun hadn't expected that Meng Yanzhi was only after this.

He looked at Meng Yanzhi for a moment and then said, "I'm not trying to blame you, I just hope you can protect yourself."

“I know that, but I have no other choice.”

"I'd rather die a glorious death than live a shameful life!"

Meng Yanzhi, still fuming, ate all the stir-fried pork.

"Sir, I'm so glad you came to see me. Thank you."

Meng Yanzhi got up and walked outside. She knew very well that their current situation was actually very improper, after all, they were a man and a woman alone together. If word got out, it would probably damage Zhang Xuanyun's reputation.

She knew that Zhang Xuanyun had gone through a lot to get to where he was now, so she didn't want to be a stumbling block for him, and she didn't even want anyone to criticize him in the slightest.

Watching Meng Yanzhi's retreating figure, Zhang Xuanyun's lips curled up slightly, and a hint of warmth finally appeared on his perpetually unchanging face.

After returning to her room, Meng Yanzhi rubbed her stomach and then went to see Ming Chu.

Three days later, Mingchu was still the same as before, wrapped in white cloth from head to toe, and showed no signs of life.

At this moment, Lu Ping came in with the medicine powder and began to change Ming Chu's dressing.

"ah!"

Ming Chu's screams were incessant. Meng Yanzhi stood silently to the side, witnessing firsthand the wounds on Ming Chu's body and the torment he was enduring.

"Mingchu, I'm so sorry, so sorry!"

Meng Yanzhi covered her mouth and burst into tears.

She knew that changing the dressing was more painful than torture, and she also knew that Mingchu was suffering so much because of her.

"Miss, don't cry, I'm alright."

Mingchu was in excruciating pain, but he didn't forget to comfort Meng Yanzhi. He was especially heartbroken when he heard Meng Yanzhi crying.

Meng Yanzhi stepped forward, gently took Mingchu's hand, and said softly, "Don't be afraid, I will avenge you. I will make everyone who has hurt you wish they were dead!"

"Mingchu, don't worry!" These days, Meng Yanzhi has been saying "don't worry" the most.

Emerging from Mingchu's room, Meng Yanzhi gritted her teeth, clenching her fists so tightly that her nails dug into her palms, drawing blood. Yet, she felt no pain; her eyes burned with fierce hatred.

"Meng Yanzhi, you really have a lot of skills. You've caused chaos in the Meng family and disturbed the peace in the capital."

Xiao Xingyuan's voice suddenly rang out from behind.

Meng Yanzhi was startled, but then she quickly turned around, knelt on the ground, and bowed respectfully: "This subject greets Your Majesty."

"I heard you almost killed your own brother?"

Xiao Xingyuan sat down casually and raised an eyebrow at Meng Yanzhi.

"Why are you pretending to be weak in front of me now?"

Who installed it?

Meng Yanzhi was speechless. She could kill Meng Anfeng with her own hands, but could she really stab him?

However, Meng Yanzhi has now even gotten used to Xiao Xingyuan's madness.

She knelt there silently without saying a word, as if she hadn't heard a word Xiao Xingyuan said.

"Get up."

Xiao Xingyuan beckoned: "Come here."

Meng Yanzhi hesitated, but instead of getting up, she crawled forward on her knees and knelt down at Xiao Xingyuan's feet.

Xiao Xingyuan hooked her chin, his gaze tracing her features with an aggressive intensity, his throat bobbing as his body gradually warmed up.

Meng Yanzhi was all too familiar with this reaction, but the problem was that her current body was probably not capable of serving this person.

Besides, the injury from last time hasn't fully healed yet.

Meng Yanzhi subconsciously turned her head away: "Your Majesty, this is the Crown Prince's residence."

"What are you afraid of? Wasn't the first time at the Crown Prince's residence?" Xiao Xingyuan forcefully turned her head back, frowning as he looked at her: "Meng Yanzhi, are you resisting me?"

"This humble woman dares not, but my body simply cannot bear it. Please forgive me, Your Majesty!" Meng Yanzhi looked at Xiao Xingyuan with pleading eyes and spoke the truth.

She knew very well that her methods were completely transparent to Xiao Xingyuan.

Seeing Meng Yanzhi like this, Xiao Xingyuan smiled, then grabbed her arm and pulled her into his arms.

Meng Yanzhi sat on Xiao Xingyuan's lap, looking around with a crystalline gaze, afraid of being seen.

"Meng Yanzhi, what are you so nervous about?" Xiao Xingyuan pinched her waist, somewhat displeased. "What, do you feel ashamed to be with me?"

Does that mean the emperor can just turn the tables and accuse the victim at will?