Chapter 174 Reunion of Siblings
Xiao Xingyuan is the emperor. If he thinks it's good, then it's good. What could be wrong with it?
"Besides, the Meng family is eager for me to give their sons a good training experience, so you can rest assured."
Xiao Xingyuan put his arm around Meng Yanzhi's waist and smiled gently.
Meng Yanzhi knew that Xiao Xingyuan was just venting his anger on her behalf!
She leaned against Xiao Xingyuan, feeling deeply moved, and whispered, "From childhood to adulthood, no one has ever stood up for me like this. Your Majesty, thank you."
"It's just a matter of a word, why say thank you?" Xiao Xingyuan pinched Meng Yanzhi's nose: "As long as you're happy, that's better than anything else. I just love seeing you smile."
“Actually, Your Majesty looks most handsome when you smile.” Meng Yanzhi reached out and gently poked Xiao Xingyuan’s lips. “Your Majesty, it’s not appropriate for us to act like this in broad daylight. We should restrain ourselves a bit in the future, okay?”
Although it was very quiet here, people would always come, so Meng Yanzhi was still a little worried.
"It's alright. Even if someone does see it, I have ways to suppress the news."
"I will protect you."
Xiao Xingyuan spoke with firmness, his eyes filled with tenderness.
He used to be cold and aloof, but now he seems like a completely different person.
The emperor, a man of great stature, had gone to such lengths for a mere woman. Meng Yanzhi was deeply moved, and a sense of indescribable pride welled up within her.
After looking around and making sure no one was around, Meng Yanzhi immediately kissed Xiao Xingyuan on the cheek.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
They had done more intimate things, but this fleeting kiss on the face made Xiao Xingyuan's heart beat in disarray.
He imitated Meng Yanzhi, looked around, and finally grabbed the back of her head and kissed her fiercely.
This guy!
Meng Yanzhi bit his lip in anger, watched him wince and pull away, then snorted with satisfaction and got up to walk towards the small kitchen.
Xiao Xingyuan touched the spot where Meng Yanzhi had bitten him, a slight smile playing on his lips, and returned to the Imperial Study in a good mood.
The next day, early morning.
Meng Yanzhi took leave from the palace early and went to the Zhang residence with Zhang Yu'er.
Looking at the enormous mansion before her, Zhang Yu'er tugged at Meng Yanzhi's sleeve and whispered, "Miss Meng, did you bring me to the wrong place? How could this be A-Yun's house?"
"This is your home, sir."
"Sister, your good days are coming soon."
Meng Yanzhi smiled gently, then took Zhang Yu'er's hand and they went inside together.
As soon as she entered, Meng Yanzhi headed straight for the study, pushed open the door, and cheerfully exclaimed, "Sir, come and see who's here!"
"Why are you so reckless?" Zhang Xuanyun put down the wolf-hair brush in his hand, looked helplessly at Meng Yanzhi, and immediately stood up and rushed over after seeing who was behind her: "You... this?"
Meng Yanzhi smiled and said, "It's Sister Yu'er!"
"elder sister!"
Zhang Xuanyun immediately stepped forward and hugged Zhang Yu'er.
"Sister, I've finally found you! You said you got married, but I've been looking for you for so long, and everyone says there's no one like you. Where did you go?"
"Sister, I miss you!"
Zhang Xuanyun is usually very composed, but this was the first time he had been so excited. He cried like a child while holding Zhang Yu'er.
Meng Yanzhi quietly withdrew, not wanting to disturb them, and simply sat down on the steps by the door.
"Back then, in the palace, I had no choice but to sell myself into slavery in order to pay your tuition."
"Now, I'm finally back. It was Miss Meng who got me out of the inner palace. She's been incredibly good to you, her husband."
Zhang Yu'er took out a handkerchief and gently wiped away Zhang Xuanyun's tears, smiling tenderly.
"You're all grown up now, why are you still crying? Aren't you ashamed?"
Zhang Xuanyun, however, did not care about his embarrassment at all. Holding Zhang Yu'er's hand, he said confidently, "Of course it's not embarrassing. In front of my sister, I am just a child. I am still the same as before. Sister, you are so annoying. How could you lie to me like this? Do you know how much I have missed you all these years? I have been looking for you, but I have never been able to find you."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Yu'er's eyes reddened, and she said, "I don't want to ruin your future."
"But I don't care about my sister's future!"
"Sister, I won't let you leave me again. I want you to stay by my side forever!"
Zhang Xuanyun stubbornly held Zhang Yu'er's hand, refusing to let go no matter what.
Meng Yanzhi, sitting at the door, heard everything clearly and felt the affection between the two of them, which made her heart ache.
In both her past and present lives, she had always been driven away and disliked by her family, so she had never had such an experience before. But now that Zhang Xuanyun had such an experience, Meng Yanzhi felt content. As long as the people she cared about were happy, that was good enough.
After a long while, the door finally opened, and Zhang Xuanyun came out and gave Meng Yanzhi a proper bow.
"Miss Meng, your kindness is beyond repayment!"
"gentlemen!"
Meng Yanzhi was quite frightened and hurriedly stepped forward to help Zhang Xuanyun up from the ground.
"Sir, you are my teacher. How can you show me such a great courtesy?"
"Besides, this is what I should do, sir, why are you being so polite?"
Meng Yanzhi looked at Zhang Xuanyun with a smile.
"If you are truly grateful to me, please treat me to lunch at a restaurant. The last time we went to Jin Fan Lou, the food was quite good!"
Seeing Meng Yanzhi like this, Zhang Xuanyun was deeply moved. He reached out and gently tapped the tip of her nose.
"Alright, let's go eat together. I also want my sister to try Jin Fan Lou's food!" Zhang Xuanyun waved his hand and led them out the door.
The three of them sat down at the dining table. Meng Yanzhi smiled gently and said, "This tastes really good. I really like it. But, sir, have you used all the money I gave you last time? Is it enough?"
“I have already used the money you gave me to open two schools. During my days off, I will go there to teach in person.”
“The children were very grateful to you. They said they wanted to kowtow to you, but I knew you didn’t like that, so they didn’t agree.”
Zhang Xuanyun smiled gently and looked at Meng Yanzhi.
"That would be great. As long as these children can study hard and make a name for themselves in the future, I will be satisfied."
"Sir, this matter has been handled well; it is also a merit of yours!"
Meng Yanzhi smiled and stared at Zhang Xuanyun.
Zhang Yu'er looked at Meng Yanzhi, then at her younger brother, and felt that there seemed to be some hidden meaning in the matter.
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