He Fengmian lowered his eyes to look at the little woman in front of him.
She doesn't look like Xie Huilin, but she is also blessed with natural beauty.
She wasn't the kind of beauty that was bright and flamboyant, but she had willow-leaf eyebrows, almond-shaped eyes, a delicate nose, and red lips. Especially when she looked at you with a charming smile, she had an indescribable coquettish charm, probably resembling the deceased former Madam Xie.
The only thing she resembled Xie Huilin in was her pair of eyes, which, even when not smiling, possessed a subtle charm.
However, although Xie Huilin always had a smile on his face, he couldn't hide the shrewd calculation in his eyes.
That was the work of a cunning and calculating person, an action ingrained in their very being.
The person in front of me is also calculating, but he is more pure, confident, and possesses a unique vigor and openness.
Yes, open and honest.
These don't look like the eyes of someone who has been constantly hurt; they look more like the eyes of someone who has been cared for and loved since childhood.
Shulan noticed the bearded man staring at her, and she couldn't tell whether he was happy or unhappy.
Knowing that he did not trust him, he said, "I know the general does not believe what I say, but time will tell, and I will make you believe me."
Seeing her eagerness to explain, He Fengmian chuckled and said, "Alright, then on behalf of all the generals, I would like to thank Doctor Xiao Shu first."
The laugh was so deep it seemed to flow through the air like a subwoofer, making her ears and even the tip of her heart tingle.
It must be said that a man's pleasant voice is definitely a plus.
However, she did not forget her purpose and business for coming here today, and she still had to say what needed to be said: "General, now that you have finished discussing your business, let me talk about Xiao Bao's business as well."
He Fengmian looked at her strangely: "What's wrong with Xiaobao?"
Shulan's expression turned serious: "I know that as an outsider, I have no right to interfere with the General's daily interactions with the children, or with the children's education."
"What???"
He Fengmian didn't understand and didn't like beating around the bush, so he said directly, "Just say what you have to say."
With those words, Shulan felt relieved.
He started stammering: "I feel that the General's interactions with Xiao Bao are slightly inappropriate."
Xiao Bao is still young. We need to be strict when necessary, and gentle when appropriate. We can't always be so serious with him.
These are words that she, an outsider, should not have said.
However, I noticed that this child was overly obedient when interacting with his father and uncle.
Mingming is very lively and cheerful when the child is at home.
But when he was with He Fengling, he was unusually well-behaved, as if he was very afraid of his father and uncle.
She felt this was not a good sign.
Children should have the innocence of children. Even if he knows that he will become a general in the He family army in the future, he should still feel loved.
He Fengmian remained silent.
Shulan didn't want people to think she was meddling in other people's business.
She said, "I know the general is doing this for Xiaobao's own good, but I just feel that Xiaobao is already very well-behaved. We should not only teach him how to become strong, but also let him feel your love."
He Fengmian looked at her: "You told me you had something to say, is it about Xiaobao?"
He assumed the young woman was looking for him to discuss the clinic and the restaurant.
Although Shulan found it strange, she still nodded: "Yes, I really like Xiaobao."
Even though I know that my actions are like a dog trying to catch a mouse.
But seeing such an adorable little baby, he was always gently scolded by the bearded man, or told not to be so spoiled.
She had never heard the bearded man praise Xiaobao, so she was worried that the child might be harmed.
“I’m not saying you don’t love Xiaobao. I know you love him more than anyone else. I just think that children also need encouragement from their elders.”
My grandfather and parents were very strict with me when it came to studying medicine.
Because they said that relaxing her now would be irresponsible towards the patient.
So from a young age, I was often punished with a beating because I was naughty and lazy.
However, beyond the herbs, they are fully able to feel and experience their own love for themselves.
Even when she was lying in bed, she could feel the love her family had for her.
She knows the happiness of being loved and hopes that her adorable chubby baby can grow up in love.
Strict teachers produce outstanding students, but this does not conflict with letting him experience the love of his elders.
He Fengmian was not offended by these words; instead, he thought about them carefully.
He replied, "I understand, and I will reflect on it carefully."
Shulan was prepared for Big Beard to tell her to mind her own business.
Unexpectedly, he actually took his words to heart.
She smiled and said, "Thank you, you're a good person."
The more time you spend with Big Beard, the more you can feel that beneath his rugged exterior lies a gentle and delicate heart.
But the bearded man, who had been given the "friend zone" card, wasn't as happy as he had imagined, though he couldn't quite put his finger on why.
Suppressing these thoughts, and seeing that she didn't seem to want his help, he said nothing.
The two had a fairly pleasant conversation.
He Fengmian prepared to discuss the matter of offering tribute with his elder brother and the deputy generals, but then thought, "As for the ones who offer tribute, we..."
Shulan quickly interrupted him: "Don't drag me into this. If you want to give credit to someone, say it was their idea, but don't say it was me."
She didn't want to be famous; she wanted to die peacefully.
Seeing that she looked very afraid that he would present the name to His Majesty, He Fengmian deliberately said, "Do you know that if you show these to His Majesty, he will be overjoyed. Not only will he reward you with a thousand pieces of gold, but he will also agree to your request for divorce."
Shulan waved her hand: "Forget it, I do want freedom, but the prerequisite for freedom is that I can live a good life."
If I present these items, I can indeed gain His Majesty's favor, and may even receive a fortune and regain my freedom.
But I can't guarantee His Majesty will protect me forever. Even if His Majesty were to protect me, do you think Xie Huilin and his father-in-law would let me go?
He Fengmian answered honestly: "No."
"That's right. He'll definitely capture me, torture me, squeeze out the last bit of value from me, and then just get rid of me."
A selfish person like that, along with a group of people who would stop at nothing for profit, could easily destroy him.
"So, General, please don't reveal my name, or I won't draw any new things for you anymore."
The threat was harmless, but it made He Fengmian chuckle: "You're quite clever."
They are also very insightful, knowing what can be used as leverage and what should not be touched.
Shulan grinned, smugly: "Of course, if I wasn't smart, how could I have survived until now?"
Now that she's traveled through time, she definitely has to strive to possess both beauty and intelligence, so as not to embarrass herself as a time traveler.
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