Chapter 105 The little general's misheard voice is exposed, and his sister says: "Brother, is there phlegm stuck in your throat?"
"elder brother!"
Zhao Bailu greeted everyone happily as she entered the room.
This was Meng Yanzhi's first time in such a place. Her first reaction upon entering was surprise. She hadn't expected that the tent of such a dignified young general would be so simple.
"Zhao Bailu, what brings you here?"
"Miss Meng? What brings you here too..."
Zhao Dongzhi was even more surprised when he saw Meng Yanzhi.
He immediately reacted and grabbed Zhao Bailu, saying irritably, "How can you be so tactless? Don't you know that this military camp is full of men? What if you ruin the young lady's reputation?"
"I brought her to you for help. My parents are forcing me into marriage, and I have nowhere else to go!"
"Brother, I remember you have a big house in the village outside the city. Would you take us there for a few days?"
Zhao Bailu held Zhao Dongzhi's hand and shook it pitifully.
"You think you can dodge it?"
"What's wrong with that young master? Why don't you like him?"
Zhao Dongzhi sighed helplessly and patted Zhao Bailu's head.
Although he spoke words of reprimand, his actions betrayed his words. He led Zhao Bailu and Meng Yanzhi out of the camp on the outskirts of the capital and headed toward the manor not far from the city.
"General Zhao, I'm so sorry to have troubled you!" Meng Yanzhi looked at Zhao Dongzhi apologetically.
She didn't want to trouble Zhao Dongzhi, but she never expected Zhao Bailu to change her mind at the last minute.
Zhao Dongzhi smiled gently and then said lightly, "It's not a big deal. I'll be staying at the estate for a few days every now and then anyway."
"Brother, why do you sound so strange?" Zhao Bailu looked at her brother with some confusion. "Is your throat bothering you?"
Zhao Dongzhi usually speaks in a very rough and boisterous way, but today he was clearly speaking in a strained voice, which Zhao Bailu found very strange and awkward.
"Shut up!" Zhao Dongzhi gritted his teeth, looking at his clueless sister, wanting to slap her.
Zhao Bailu felt wronged. She looked at Meng Yanzhi and then said sullenly, "Brother, we're in front of my friends, can't you give me some face?"
"How come I didn't know you were someone who cared about your image?"
"Zhao Bailu, your parents have been so worried about you, how can you be so insensible?"
"If you don't like the young master, then who do you like? You're a girl, you'll get married eventually, won't you?"
Zhao Dongzhi looked at Zhao Bailu with some confusion.
This younger sister is good in every way, except that she doesn't want to get married, which puzzles Zhao Dongzhi.
"I don't want to get married right now, is that not allowed?"
"Can't I get married later?"
Zhao Bailu leaned against Meng Yanzhi, feeling somewhat depressed.
In fact, if possible, Zhao Bailu would rather never get married.
"Rouge, what do you think?" Zhao Bailu looked at Meng Rouge with some curiosity.
Meng Yanzhi smiled gently and then said, "Marriage should be arranged by parents and matchmakers. We women have no choice. It's just that your parents love you quite a bit. If they're unwilling, then so be it, I'll..."
"Rouge, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to."
"I just feel that why can't we women take control of our own destiny?"
Zhao Bailu was known throughout the capital for her unconventional and rebellious ways, so it was not surprising that she could say such a thing.
"Zhao Bailu, shut up."
"Don't say things like that again, you're setting a bad example for people!"
Zhao Dongzhi rolled her eyes at her, then looked at Meng Yanzhi apologetically.
Meng Yanzhi smiled gently: "Actually, I envy Miss Zhao. If I had half of her freedom and courage, I wouldn't have to be bothered by so many things."
As she spoke, Meng Yanzhi took out the purse she had sewn yesterday and handed it to Zhao Dongzhi: "There are a lot of mosquitoes in the suburbs of Beijing. Hanging this by your bed will help a lot."
"Miss Meng, you're so kind. Thank you." Zhao Dongzhi blushed and her voice became even softer.
Now Zhao Bailu understood. Zhao Dongzhi could only speak like that when facing Meng Yanzhi. This must be what they call liking someone.
"Rouge, only my brother has this, don't I?"
"I want one too, your purse is so pretty."
Zhao Bailu tugged at Meng Yanzhi's arm and acted coquettishly.
Seeing this, Meng Yanzhi sighed helplessly, but still smiled and said, "Okay, if you like it, I'll make one for you, alright?"
Zhao Dongzhi accepted the purse, handed Meng Yanzhi a box of ointment, and said softly, "This will be very useful for your hands. Take good care of yourself."
Even if Meng Yanzhi didn't say anything, Zhao Dongzhi knew that she was probably having a hard time right now.
However, he did not expose her, only wanting to protect Meng Yanzhi's fragile self-esteem.
"Thank you, young general." Meng Yanzhi accepted the ointment graciously.
The three of them soon arrived at the village. The scenery there was beautiful, and the air was fresh.
The moment Meng Yanzhi stepped out of the car, she fell in love with this place. She loved it so much; it had mountains and water, just like the place where she grew up.
The Imperial Study.
Seeing Xiao Xingyuan's unpleasant expression, the guard had no choice but to tell the truth.
"Miss Meng went to the estate in the suburbs with Miss Zhao and General Zhao."
Xiao Xingyuan clenched his fists, his face growing even uglier. Meng Yanzhi had begged him for so long just to be with Zhao Dongzhi.
Was she in such a hurry to leave the palace just to see Zhao Dongzhi?
"Your Majesty, are you alright?"
The guard looked at his expression and murmured a question.
The main problem is that Xiao Xingyuan's expression is extremely unpleasant.
"What could be wrong?"
"Get down!"
Xiao Xingyuan snorted, then got up and walked towards Consort Liu's Zhaoyang Palace.
"Greetings, Your Majesty!"
"Your Majesty, why have you come at this hour? I was not prepared at all."
As soon as Consort Liu saw Xiao Xingyuan, she went up to him, took his arm, and acted coquettishly with giggles.
Seeing this, Xiao Xingyuan finally felt a little better: "Reviewing memorials is too tiring, so I came to see you and relax a bit."
"Your Majesty, shall I give you a massage?" Consort Liu smiled and placed her hands on Xiao Xingyuan's shoulders, gently kneading them.
Her technique was professional, and before long, Xiao Xingyuan felt much more relaxed.
"I recall, General Zhao has come of age this year, hasn't he? It's time to find him a good marriage." Xiao Xingyuan grasped Consort Liu's hand and smiled at her. "What are the plans of the General's Mansion?"
Consort Liu was somewhat surprised. She hadn't expected that Xiao Xingyuan would come to see her specifically to discuss Zhao Dongzhi's marriage.
"I don't know what my sister is planning, but what the Emperor said is true. Dongzhi is not young anymore, and it is time for her to get married and have children."
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