Chapter 131 Zhen Mi
While our little dumpling was eagerly anticipating his little sister, in the ninth year of Jian'an, Cao Cao successfully pacified Ji Province and returned in triumph. The Prime Minister's residence held a grand banquet to celebrate.
Sitting at the end of the banquet, I ate and drank to my heart's content without a care in the world.
The ladies were all still wary of my previous domineering behavior, so none of them dared to cause trouble. I was enjoying my meal when suddenly a stunningly beautiful woman flashed past me. I froze, a piece of meat stuck in my throat, unable to go up or down, and I choked...
A cup of warm tea was brought to my lips. I quickly took the cup and drank it all in one gulp. I wiped my mouth, caught my breath, and looked up. "Zhao'er?"
Zhao'er looked at me and smiled.
Then I remembered that Zhao'er had also done a good job this time.
"Zhao'er, Zhao'er, she's so beautiful!" I quickly pulled Zhao'er along to admire the beauty.
Zhao'er remained unmoved, not even glancing at her, and said, "Sister is the most beautiful."
My eyebrows twitched, and I quickly covered his mouth with one hand. This honest child…
Luckily, no one around heard it... otherwise they would have laughed their heads off.
I placed my hand on Zhao'er's lips. After a while, seeing that he didn't move, I looked back at him and saw that he was obediently letting me cover his mouth, holding his breath, but not moving at all.
I was ashamed and quickly put my hand down. I figured I could suffocate him and he wouldn't make a sound.
"Zhao'er, do you like it?" I asked slyly, pulling him down to sit. "If you like it, I'll be your matchmaker." I remember that children in ancient times were more precocious.
Zhao'er glanced at me and shook her head calmly.
"Huh?" I looked up at the beauty again. "You can't even appreciate such a stunning beauty? You're doomed, Zhao'er, you'll be a bachelor forever."
"A bachelor?" Zhao'er blinked, puzzled.
"You'll never get married in your entire life!" I pinched his nose, jealous that it was prettier than mine.
Zhao'er touched her nose, which I had pinched red, and laughed, "I have an older sister."
I shook my head and sighed, "Children don't understand."
Zhao'er shook her head seriously, "Sister, I'm not young."
I continued pinching his cheeks and laughed, "You're still young."
Zhao'er shook her head, saying seriously, "Zhao'er is not young."
"Shy, since you're not young anymore, why don't you want to get married?" I teased him with a smile.
Zhao'er shook her head and remained silent.
"As expected... he's still just a kid!" I laughed.
As I was laughing, I suddenly felt a cold gaze. I shivered slightly and turned around to see Cao Pi. He wasn't looking at me; he was drinking with the person who had come forward to offer a toast.
I looked at the young man in the blue robe. His smile was always polite and aloof, carrying a sense of indifference and detachment. Suddenly, a different color appeared in his eyes. I followed his gaze and saw the woman who had just appeared to be a celestial being.
"Zhao'er, who is that beauty?" I couldn't help but ask curiously.
Zhao'er glanced at it and told me two words: "Prisoner."
I couldn't help but feel ashamed. How could such a vibrant and beautiful woman become so boring in Zhao'er's mouth?
"What's her name?" I asked again, just to satisfy my gossipy nature.
“Zhen Mi,” Zhao’er answered obediently, still just two words.
"Zhen Mi?!" I suddenly shouted. Hebei has Zhen Mi, Jiangnan has the Two Qiaos, who doesn't know Zhen Mi's name?
The hall fell silent immediately.
Okay, now I've become the center of attention.
"Did you call me, Madam?" The beautiful woman walked up to me and asked softly.
I stared excitedly at this historically famous beauty before me, and indeed... she was beautiful...
"What is it, Lady Huan?" Cao Pi suddenly spoke, breaking the silence.
Uh, now is not the time to be a fangirl, I quickly wiped the drool from my mouth and shook my head innocently.
Cao Pi, dressed in a blue robe, Cao Zhi, with his handsome features, and He Yan, dressed in brocade, all stood to the side, watching me.
Even Baozi, who had just disappeared somewhere, was staring at me with its big eyes.
I chuckled dryly a few times.
"What are you standing there for?" A calm voice rang out just in time, rescuing me.
The hall became lively again. I looked up and met Cao Cao's eyes. I made a face at him. I seemed to remember a story about Cao Cao's feelings for Zhen Mi... Hehe, but in the end, Zhen Mi still married his son Cao Pi.
I looked at Zhen Mi, who stood to the side with bright eyes and white teeth, her hair in cloud-like hair and her face in bloom. She was indeed a beauty, extraordinary. In particular, the slight sorrow between her brows made her even more charming.
“Beautiful sister…” a familiar voice.
I started to feel ashamed, and then I saw Baozi run straight to the beauty's side, tilting his head back and acting coquettishly.
Zhen Mi smiled and bent down to stroke Baozi's face.
"Beautiful sister, you are so pretty," Baozi flattered.
Zhen Mi chuckled softly, "You're beautiful too."
“I’m a boy!” Baozi protested, puffing out his cheeks.
I immediately burst out laughing without giving them any face.
“But it’s okay, my mom often says my uncle is handsome… handsome means good, right?” Baozi glanced at me, then slowly spoke again, still with an innocent look on her face.
Feeling Zhao'er's resentful gaze, I quickly lowered my head and started eating voraciously. Damn it...
"Father, Zihuan wants to marry Zhen Shi." A clear voice rang in my ears.
I choked up, and then I choked again.
Zhao'er handed me some warm water at the right moment. I took it, drank it down in one gulp, and then quickly looked up to see the expression on the person's face.
Cao Cao smiled and nodded, "That's excellent."
A faint smile touched the indifferent lips of the young man in the blue robe.
I instinctively looked for the female protagonist in the conversation—Zhen Mi. She was standing in the corner, as if listening to something that had nothing to do with her.
Such an elegant and beautiful woman seemed to exist solely to define the meaning of "beauty".
"Do you like Zihuan?" I leaned closer to her, trying to get to know her.
"Is it important?" She looked at me, smiling, her face beaming.
I stared at him blankly, wondering why everyone gave the same answer. I asked Cao Cao, and he gave me the same answer. But if one doesn't love, wouldn't such a life be bleak?
"I am his captive. He wants to marry me, so I have no choice but to marry him. It's only natural." Zhen Mi lowered her eyes slightly, concealing her stunning beauty.
I opened my mouth, but ultimately remained silent.
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