Chapter 233 Good news for students from poor families!
Zhang Xuanyun belatedly realized what he meant and whispered, "Sorry, that's not what I meant!"
"Sir, I know you care about me, and I'm overjoyed!"
"Sir, I'm hungry. Would you like to treat me to a meal?"
Meng Yanzhi looked at Zhang Xuanyun expectantly and smiled gently.
"Okay, I'll treat you to a meal at a restaurant!"
"Let's go."
Zhang Xuanyun nodded, gave the things in his hand to his sister, and then turned around and left with Meng Yanzhi.
Once outside, Meng Yanzhi followed behind Zhang Xuanyun, looking left and right, clearly finding everything fascinating and new.
Looking at Meng Yanzhi's adorable appearance, Zhang Xuanyun asked with some confusion, "Didn't you say before that you loved freedom the most? Why are you willing to stay in the palace?"
“I didn’t want to either, but at that time I didn’t know I would fall in love with His Majesty.”
"His Majesty is very lonely all by himself in the palace, so I want to keep him company."
Meng Yanzhi smiled gently, lowered her head shyly, and murmured her love for Xiao Xingyuan.
Seeing Meng Yanzhi like this, Zhang Xuanyun knew that Meng Yanzhi truly liked Xiao Xingyuan.
He smiled slightly and said with a chuckle, "Now that I know you're doing this willingly, I'm relieved. As long as you're happy, that's all that matters."
Zhang Xuanyun knew long ago that there was no possibility between him and Meng Yanzhi, so he never held any hope.
Seeing Meng Yanzhi's happy expression, he felt relieved. As long as Meng Yanzhi was doing well, that was better than anything else.
Soon, the two arrived at the restaurant. After sitting down, Meng Yanzhi ordered several of their signature dishes.
"Sir, you're so kind to me! This shop is so expensive!" Meng Yanzhi smiled and looked at Zhang Xuanyun.
Upon hearing this, Zhang Xuanyun immediately nodded and then said in a low voice, "Okay, eat as much as you like. If you don't like it, you can take some back with you later, okay?"
"Okay, thank you, sir!" Meng Yanzhi immediately agreed and began to eat heartily.
Halfway through the meal, Meng Yanzhi immediately realized what was happening and hurriedly took out a silver note, handing it to Zhang Xuanyun: "Sir, this is for the school."
"Why so much?" Zhang Xuanyun was taken aback. "No, no, I can't accept this! The money from the school is enough for now!"
“Actually, I know there are many, many poor children. Sir, if you take this money, these children can study well. This is a good thing for the country and the people. It’s not just your business, nor is it just mine, right?” Meng Yanzhi directly stuffed the silver notes into Zhang Xuanyun’s hand: “Keep it. I don’t need money right now.”
Hearing this, Zhang Xuanyun hesitated for a moment, then put the money away. He looked at Meng Yanzhi and nodded gently, "After we eat, shall we go see those children?"
"good!"
Meng Yanzhi immediately agreed with great joy.
Come to think of it, she hasn't even been to see it yet.
After the two finished their meal, they went to the school in the south of the city.
Zhang Xuanyun used to come and teach the children, and the children liked him very much and respected him a lot.
After entering the room, Meng Yanzhi quietly sat in the last row and listened attentively to Zhang Xuanyun's lecture.
She looks exactly the same as when we first met.
Zhang Xuanyun met Meng Yanzhi's eyes, a slight smile playing on his lips, and spoke in an exceptionally gentle voice.
"Have you noticed that Mr. Zhang has been smiling like a fool today?"
"It is a bit silly."
The two children in front started whispering to each other.
Meng Yanzhi also rested her chin on her hand, tilted her head, and looked at Zhang Xuanyun. He was already very gentle and handsome on ordinary days, but now when he smiled, he was even more handsome and approachable.
Just like the two kids said, their laughter today was indeed a bit silly.
After the lesson, Meng Yanzhi nodded in satisfaction. She stepped forward and looked at Zhang Xuanyun excitedly: "Amazing, sir, you are truly amazing!"
"Thank you." Zhang Xuanyun chuckled, looking at Meng Yanzhi. "If you like, you can come and visit anytime, okay?"
Meng Yanzhi nodded, glanced at the stove in the room, and nodded in satisfaction.
The children's clothes were all clean, and although there were some patches, thankfully no skin was exposed.
Meng Yanzhi carefully examined the children's writing implements and made sure they were all in good condition and had not been mistreated before she breathed a sigh of relief.
"Sir, are they eating well?"
"Children are growing, and studying is especially hard work, so they can't go hungry."
Meng Yanzhi was still a little worried and asked a question.
"Don't worry, although these children come from poor families, they are all their family's treasures, so they won't go hungry."
"As you requested, the children eat lunch at the school every day at noon. I prepare meat for them, so don't worry, they're all getting enough to eat!"
Zhang Xuanyun smiled gently, looking at the children, and felt a sense of satisfaction in her heart.
Hearing this, Meng Yanzhi finally breathed a sigh of relief and then said gently, "Okay, then I have nothing to worry about. I'll head back now!"
After saying that, Meng Yanzhi waved to Zhang Xuanyun. She walked to the door, but still felt uneasy, so she turned back.
"Sir, the mountains and rivers are dangerous in the south, you must be very careful."
"Take good care of yourselves and His Highness the Crown Prince."
Meng Yanzhi reluctantly turned around and walked towards her carriage.
After getting into the carriage, Qingdao frowned and looked at Meng Yanzhi: "Your Highness, do you recognize all these children?"
“I don’t know them, but although they come from humble backgrounds, they are extremely talented and hardworking. They will surely become pillars of the nation in the future.” Meng Yanzhi smiled and looked at Qingdao: “So I’m not doing this for you, sir, but for His Majesty.”
Qingdao then realized what was happening. She looked at Meng Yanzhi with admiration and whispered, "Your Highness, you are so kind. If I had met someone like you when I was a child, I would have avoided so much suffering!"
"You won't suffer in the future."
"I will protect you!"
Meng Yanzhi patted Qingdao on the shoulder and made a very serious promise.
"Protect?" Qingdao felt that these two words were really unfamiliar.
She's always the one protecting others, so why is someone now protecting her?
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