Chapter 464 Shameless
Xue Ru originally planned to look for Tang Ning. Since she learned to read, her sister not only let her go to school, but also let her learn how to manage the household.
These days, she looked through the account books and came across some things she didn't understand, so she wanted to ask her elder sister. However, just after she passed through the back door separating the two mansions and before she reached Heli Hall, she heard that Xiao Yan had returned.
Xue Ru paused, hesitated for a moment holding the things in her hands, and planned to return to Tang Mansion.
"Why don't you go in?"
Suddenly, a sound came from the pomegranate tree beside the wall. Xue Ru was startled and looked up, only to see the young and energetic Di Tao squatting on the top of the wall, holding a red pomegranate in his hand and tossing it around.
Seeing that the little girl below was silent, Di Tao was curious: "Weren't you going to go over there? Why did you suddenly go back?"
The direction she was heading just now was obviously towards Xiao Yan's mansion.
Xue Ru didn't answer Di Tao's question, but changed the subject quietly: "General Di, are you here to see Governor Xiao? He's at Heli Hall."
"I know."
Di Tao looked down at Xue Ru, his eyes fixed on her beautiful features. "I just came in and saw you were about to go in, but why did you suddenly leave?"
Xue Ru raised her lips and looked obedient: "I was going to look for my sister, but I remembered that I had something else to do, so I'll go later."
She glanced at the handsome young man and squatted down to give him a half-salute.
"My sister has asked me to take care of the affairs of the mansion. I haven't finished the work at hand. Since General Di is here to see Governor Xiao, I will not bother you any more. I will take my leave first."
"Why!"
Di Tao originally had no serious business to discuss with Xiao Yan. He had already taken up his post at the Fourth Battalion in the suburbs of Beijing, and he came here just to find an excuse to check on Xue Ru.
He had originally climbed over the wall of Tang Mansion, and had followed Xue Ru when he saw her coming this way. But who knew that this person would leave just after he started talking to her.
Di Tao quickly grabbed the pomegranate in his hand and jumped off the wall, chasing after Xue Ru.
"I don't have to go look for him. Someone from the Xiao Mansion just said that my uncle just came back from the palace and might have other things to do. Why don't you talk to me first?"
He stretched out his hand to block Xue Ru and handed her the big red pomegranate in his hand.
"Pomegranate, please."
Xue Ru frowned slightly. She wasn't used to people getting too close, so she moved aside and said, "Thank you, General Di. It's just that I don't like pomegranates."
Di Tao didn't feel embarrassed when he heard that. He turned around shamelessly and walked beside Xue Ru, talking to her while walking backwards.
"Then what do you like to eat? I'll treat you. Just consider it as a thank you for helping me choose a place to stay that day."
Xue Ru quickly refused: "General Di already thanked me that day, and this house was originally given to you by His Majesty. I just helped you take a look at it. It's not a big deal."
"Why isn't it a big deal?"
Di Tao raised an eyebrow and said, "I'm new in the capital and don't know anything. His Majesty only said he would award me a house but didn't specify where it is. If it weren't for your help, I don't know how the people below would have fooled me."
"You accompanied me everywhere that day, helped me buy things, and even gave me a housewarming gift. How can a simple thank you be enough?"
Xue Ru said patiently, "That gift was given by my sister, not me."
"That's the same. You and the princess are sisters, so what belongs to her is yours."
Di Tao had a sturdy build, unlike the delicate young men in the capital, and his complexion and skin were wheat-colored. As he walked backwards, his black eyes sparkled, revealing a row of white teeth, and he looked particularly cheerful and enthusiastic.
"How about I invite you to Xijue Tower or Hengting Pavilion? I heard from people in Beijing that the food at both places is delicious. Oh, and Feng Tower, too."
"I heard there are quite a few opera singers there. I don't have many opportunities to listen to opera in the northwest. Why don't we go and take a look?"
As if he was afraid that Xue Ru would reject him, he dropped his smile and put on a serious face to look pitiful:
"You know I just arrived in the capital and don't know anyone. Uncle Xiao is busy with palace affairs and has no time to pay attention to me. There are too many people in the capital who are cunning. I don't get along with them much for fear of being cheated by them. Miss Xue, please do me a favor and accompany me to see the fun."
Xue Ru shook her head: "Men and women are different. I also have other things to do. General Di, go by yourself..."
"It would be so boring for me to go alone. It would be pitiful to see me all alone."
Di Tao begged, "I know you have concerns. At worst, you can just wear a bamboo hat and follow the maid. I promise not to overstep the boundaries. If anyone asks, just say you're my sister. I won't tarnish your reputation."
Xue Ru was a little embarrassed by the pestering.
She didn't hate Di Tao, but she also didn't want to get close to him. She helped him choose a house that day only because she realized that Di Tao had a special status and that Xiao Yan and her sister's "indulgence" towards him was a bit unusual.
She vaguely realized what Xiao Yan was doing, and her sister was with him. Di Tao was the only son of the commander-in-chief of the Northwest Army. She didn't want to offend Di Tao and cause trouble for her sister and the others.
But going out with him...
Di Tao has never known what shamelessness is. Besides, people in the northwest are tough, so if he likes a girl, he has to pursue her himself.
His father had to be very shameless to marry his mother, and he and his sister were born. That night, when Xue Ru bumped into his arms, he fell in love with her at first sight. Although it was just lust at first sight, he liked her more and more the more he looked at her.
When marching and fighting, hesitation is a taboo, you have to seize the opportunity and attack!
Seeing Xue Ru's hesitation, Di Tao quickly took advantage of the situation and said, "Go ahead. If you don't like the show, we can eat something and come back."
"I'd like to add some study treasures to my study, so I can have some literary flair, but I'm not familiar with the capital. You're a good student, and you've even been accepted into such a large academy. You're also smart, so why don't you help me out? Come with me."
He clasped his hands together and bowed to her, his eyes full of pleading.
"Go ahead, please."
Xue Ru was helpless. She had never met such a clingy man before. Thinking that her sister might need the Di family again in the future, she hesitated and said, "No need to eat. I'll take you shopping and come back when we're done."
"Okay, no problem!"
Di Tao agreed without hesitation. As long as he could trick the person out,
As for the rest, let’s talk about it after we get out.
"Then let's go!" he said happily.
Xue Ru was stunned for a moment: "Now? Didn't you just say you were here to see Governor Xiao..."
Di Tao lied without hesitation: "I'm busy with palace affairs, and my uncle is most likely with the princess, so he doesn't have time to pay attention to me. I'll come to him after I buy something."
He was so smart that he just happened to send Aju back "on the way".
Di Tao didn't give Xue Ru a chance to refuse and turned to walk out. "I came here in a carriage. I'll go and pull the carriage first. You go get the hat. I'll wait for you outside."
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