Chapter 55: You don't say anything? Let me tell you
At breakfast the next day, Xiao Yuanyi and Cheng Shaoshang sat opposite each other at the table. The atmosphere was turbulent and everyone at the table was silent, for fear of angering the two great gods.
Even the six iron towers, usually of a bold outline, sensed something unusual. He Yong blew his beard and glared, slamming his bowl and chopsticks, and muttered gruffly, "This Ling Zisheng is really not very authentic. Look at how my niece, Shao Shang, is so upset that she can't even eat!"
When Shao Shang heard his words, he quickly threw down the cake in his hand, ate a few mouthfuls of porridge, swallowed the food in his mouth, lowered his head and said nothing. He Zhaojun looked at him and found it funny.
"Sister Shaoshang, are you really as you said yesterday, feeling sad that General Ling didn't come in person to propose marriage?"
Before Shao Shang could reply, a line of black feathered guards stood outside the door. A young man in black clothes strode into the room and bowed to everyone around the table. "General Cheng, Madam Cheng, I was busy with official business that day and was unable to make the engagement. I'm truly sorry."
He simply glanced at Shao Shang. Although he didn't say it explicitly, the corners of his mouth curled up, and he was obviously in a good mood. He Zhaojun knew that he had heard what she said and knew that Shao Shang had her in his heart, so this black-faced evil spirit was willing to smile.
Shao Shang silently spat out the lotus root he had just picked up from his mouth and looked at Ling Zisheng with some resentment: "General Ling never consults with others. He makes his own decisions. What is there to apologize for?"
When Ling Buyi heard Shao Shang's question, he didn't know how to answer for a moment. His lips moved again and again, but he didn't say a word for a long time.
He Zhaojun secretly took the fried cake in front of her father and put it in her own bowl. "That's right, General Ling, you can't do this from now on. Talk things over and over clearly. Are you afraid that this will disobey the imperial decree and leak secrets?"
Upon hearing this, Shao Shang stopped talking. She knew that as a general, Ling Zisheng had a heavy burden on his shoulders. If he confessed everything to her, it would inevitably give people opportunities to take advantage of him. She was not thoughtful enough.
Ling Buyi stood there, feeling that although He Zhaojun was outwardly scolding him, she was actually trying to excuse him with every word. Seeing that Shao Shang's attitude had softened somewhat, Ling Buyi was even happier.
"Besides, the Cheng family is a family of military men. Although Sister Shaoshang has not yet learned how to lead troops in battle and has never faced bloody dangers, she still has her uncle, aunt, and cousins." He Zhaojun casually pointed at everyone in the Cheng family.
"If General Ling had informed us of what he was going to do in advance, the entire Cheng family would have gone deep into the enemy camp and tried their best to protect you, their son-in-law."
When He Zhaojun said this, she glanced at Cheng Song and Cheng Shaogong who were sitting opposite her. They seemed to have no idea anything was wrong and were nodding vigorously to show their support for their brother-in-law. Only Cheng Shi and his wife had changed their expressions and looked at Ling Buyi with complicated expressions.
She continued to exaggerate, "I just pity my sister Shaoshang. Whether she knows it or not, she's so restless, waiting at home in vain, her heart aching with fear! Last night, she was even calling your name in her sleep... General Ling, do you think I should scold you?!"
These words, falling on Ling Buyi's ears, were naturally delightful and melodious. He suddenly understood why Shao Shang had lost his temper. He hadn't even participated in the important engagement ceremony, presumably because he had some extremely important and urgent military duties. Niao Niao wasn't worried about him missing the engagement, but rather worried about his safety.
Shao Shang also nodded secretly. Apart from not knowing whether she really called Ling Buyi's name last night, the rest of what she wanted to express was just what she wanted to say. However, she absolutely could not say these words.
She suddenly realized that Ling Buyi hadn't told her because, firstly, he was afraid she'd worry unnecessarily, and secondly, if she knew, she wouldn't be able to help unless she put the entire Cheng family in danger. Thinking of this, Shao Shang's anger subsided, and he even found Ling Buyi more pleasing to the eye. Their eyes met, and they immediately looked away.
He Zhaojun showed off another fried cake and smiled brightly. This family cannot do without me, He Zhaojun!
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