Chapter 218 The Empress Dowager summoned him to the palace

Liu Ye was surprised to see Bai Zilin, which reminded her of a line she had seen on TV: murderers like to go back to the scene after killing someone, so who knows, he might really be the one who wiped out the entire Zheng family...

Bai Zilin was the Tiger-Taming General, and his official rank was higher than the other three officials. The three officials hurriedly greeted him, saying, "Greetings, Tiger-Taming General."

Bai Zilin smiled and nodded: "The three of you need not stand on ceremony. His Majesty sent me to check on the situation. The Empress Dowager has suffered a stroke after hearing that the Zheng family was wiped out. Is there not a single survivor from the Zheng family?"

The Minister of the Court of Judicial Review shook his head with a bitter expression: "No one survived. Judging from the scene, the assassination of the Zheng family was premeditated. Therefore, no useful clues were left at the scene. General Bai, the Zheng family's bodies cannot be kept in this heat. They are already rotting. We do not know what the Emperor means and dare not bury them without authorization. Could you please ask the Emperor for his opinion? Since the assassins have no clues, none of the three of us dare to enter the palace."

Bai Zilin said with an understanding look, "I understand the difficulties of the three lords. Here's what we'll do: you order your men to bury the bodies, and I'll go to the palace to report to the Emperor immediately."

Upon hearing this, the three officials quickly thanked Bai Zilin: "Then thank you, General Fuhu. We'll treat you to a drink another day. We still need to discuss the matter at hand, so we'll take our leave now."

Bai Zilin nodded. After the three adults left, Zhao Xinbao bit her lip and walked up to Bai Zilin, saying with admiration, "Brother Bai, so you are General Fuhu! You are so amazing! I knew you were no ordinary person. And Princess Wushuang, you are all important figures. Xinbao is so lucky to be friends with you. It is my greatest honor..."

She never dreamed that Bai Zilin was now also a Tiger-Taming General. If her elder brother knew, he would be even more surprised than she was.

Bai Zilin looked at Liu Ye questioningly. What was this idiot doing here? Liu Ye shrugged, thinking to herself, "How should I know? He must be here to watch the show." She continued, "Brother Bai, aren't you going to the palace? Hurry up and go. By the way, the Empress Dowager really did have a stroke."

Bai Zilin nodded and said, "Hmm, I didn't see anyone. I heard that his mouth is crooked, his eyes are drooling, and he's quite serious. You should all go back to your residence. I'll go to the palace now."

As soon as Bai Zilin turned around, his hand was grabbed. He thought it was Liu Ye, but when he turned around, he saw it was Zhao Xinbao. He immediately shook off Zhao Xinbao's hand with a cold face: "How dare you! Where did this wild girl come from, being so rude? Get out of here!"

Zhao Xinbao looked aggrieved after being yelled at, tears welling up in her eyes: "Brother Bai, it's me, Xinbao! How can you pretend you don't know me? My brother..."

Before Gan Xinbao could finish speaking, Bai Zilin turned and left, taking very long strides and disappearing in the blink of an eye.

Zhao Xinbao stomped her foot, looking at Liu Ye behind her with a wronged expression, but Liu Ye and Furong had already slipped away. Furious, she stomped her foot again: "Don't think you can get away just because you ran away! I will definitely find you!"

She quickly ran to the side to ask people where the Wushuang Princess's mansion was and where the Fuhu General's mansion was. She found out quickly, but she didn't go there. Instead, she hurried home to find her brother. Bai Zilin and Liu Ye didn't give her face, but they would definitely give face to her brother. Humph! She had to stick with Bai Zilin, this big thigh. She had had enough of living a life of not having enough to eat or wear.

Since Bai Zilin is now a general, she will marry him and become his wife. Hmph, as the old saying goes, as long as you swing your hoe well, there is no wall that cannot be dug down.

As soon as Zhao Xinbao returned home, he told his whole family about his discovery. Not only was Young Master Zhao surprised by Bai Zilin and Liu Ye's current identities, but everyone else in the Zhao family was also shocked, including the former Prefect Zhao, who is now Master Zhao. In fact, calling him Master Zhao is too kind of him. He is more like Old Man Zhao now.

After listening, Master Zhao lowered his head and pondered deeply, seemingly lost in thought.

Madam Zhao and Old Madam Zhao were even more surprised. The mother and daughter looked incredulous, and they were heartbroken. Old Madam Zhao slapped her thigh in regret and said in annoyance, "Heavens! If I had known that Liu Ye was of such high status, I would have let Hua'er marry her back then. Our family would not have ended up in such a sorry state. Oh, I regret it so much..."

Madam Zhao said with a look of regret, "That's right, who would have thought that Bai Zilin is now a general? If I had known, I would have married Bao'er to him too. Oh dear, I regret it so much. Money can't buy a cure for regret. Hua'er, you and Bai Zilin used to get along well, but now that he's a general, can you still talk to him? Do you think he'll still recognize you?"

Young Master Zhao said uncertainly, "I don't know. He's a great general now, and I'm just a vegetable vendor. The difference in status is huge. Why would he even bother with me...!"

Master Zhao suddenly raised his head and said, "You can't say that. You helped Bai Zilin a lot when he was down on his luck. He owes you a favor. Besides, I don't think he's that kind of person. Hua'er, now that our family is down on its luck, your father will never be able to get back up. Now it's up to you. Go see Bai Zilin and ask him to find you a respectable job."

"A job in the government or in the academy is fine, or even better, you could work directly under him."

Zhao Xinbao hurriedly said, "I'll go too. I've inquired, and Brother Bai isn't married yet, nor has there been any news of him getting engaged. Dad, Mom, I like Brother Bai. I've liked him before, and I still like him now. I want to marry Brother Bai. You have to agree whether you like it or not. Anyway, I'm determined to marry him. I've had enough of living a life of hardship. If I can really marry Brother Bai, you can also live a life of luxury with me. If Brother Bai and Dad still want to be officials, that's a piece of cake. It's just a matter of Brother Bai saying a word."

Upon hearing this, Madam Zhao, Old Madam Zhao, and Master Zhao had no reason to disagree and all raised their hands and feet in approval.

Young Master Zhao remained silent, but he knew about Bai Zilin and Liu Ye's relationship. They were a couple, and Xinbao was just dreaming! He even liked Liu Ye...

Liu Ye and Fu Rong didn't go home. Instead, they went to the pharmacy she had bought. The shop was covered in dust again. She had been busy and hadn't had the time to open the shop. Now she wanted to open it to pass the time and earn some pocket money.

Without waiting for Liu Ye's instructions, Fu Rong began cleaning: "Princess, this shop is quite large. What do you plan to use it for?"

Liu Ye smiled and said, "Didn't you see what the sign says? It's filled with the aroma of fruit. Of course, I'm opening a fruit shop, specializing in southern fruits. I have connections in the south. What do you think? It should be profitable, right?"