Chapter 224 Imperial Advisor: I've had my fill of this dog food!
Just thinking about how Gu Hanyue always said those infuriating things made Zhao Bailu feel terrible. She lowered her head, feeling depressed.
"Rouge, am I really that bad?"
Meng Yanzhi never expected that this child would start to doubt her as they talked.
She immediately shook her head and looked at Zhao Bailu very seriously: "No, I think you are great. You are kind, upright, beautiful, and highly skilled in martial arts. You are also straightforward. It's only right that anyone who is with you is happy!"
"real?"
"Are you telling the truth? Do you think I'm that good?"
Zhao Bailu looked at Meng Yanzhi with a face full of surprise.
After all, a trumpet creeper like Zhao Bailu is not suitable for blooming in a place like the capital. People don't like a girl with such a strong personality, but Meng Yanzhi is different.
From their first meeting, Meng Yanzhi knew that Zhao Bailu was a rare and wonderful girl.
"It's not that you're so good in my eyes, it's that your goodness is something that everyone can see."
"If you really want to accept this marriage, you should think carefully about whether you have any prejudice against the other party?"
Meng Yanzhi gently took Zhao Bailu's hand.
"Many couples in this world don't even know each other before they get married. You two are actually very lucky."
"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. I'll get you some good food; take it back and eat it with the Empress."
Meng Yanzhi knew that saying too much at once would make Zhao Bailu rebellious, so she smiled gently and turned to pack things for Zhao Bailu.
Madam Zhao had said these things before when they were at home, but it was obvious that Zhao Bailu wouldn't listen. But today, she seemed to have taken it to heart.
Looking at the three large boxes full of goodies that Meng Yanzhi had prepared for her, Zhao Bailu smiled and said, "Does Auntie think she'll go hungry?"
"Of course not, these are all for you. You can eat with the Imperial Concubine, and then you can take some back for your parents and brothers to try." Meng Yanzhi smiled gently and took out a few more handkerchiefs: "These are all hand-embroidered by me. If you like them, you can take them back to play with!"
"Thank you, Rouge!"
"Rouge, you're the best to me!"
Zhao Bailu immediately beamed with joy and left with the items.
As soon as she left, Little Corn came over and whispered, "Sister Meng, why did you give her so many things?"
"I like her, so I gave her to her. What, you have a problem with that?" Meng Yanzhi glanced at Xiao Yumi: "Get to work!"
Little Corn, feeling slighted, nodded awkwardly and then turned to get back to work.
Soon, Xiao Xingyuan finished processing today's memorials and hurried to Meng Yanzhi's room, only to find that Meng Yanzhi was not there. She must have been busy in the imperial kitchen. He was about to head to the imperial kitchen when Wang Huanhai stopped him.
"Your Majesty, you are the emperor, it doesn't look good for you to go to the imperial kitchen all the time."
"It's almost time for dinner. I imagine Miss Meng will be going to the Imperial Study to eat with His Majesty."
"Perhaps Your Majesty should return and wait?"
Wang Huanhai is in a really tough situation right now. Ever since Meng Yanzhi fell ill, rumors about the two of them have been rampant throughout the palace. The concubines all seem to want to tear Meng Yanzhi apart.
If Wang Huanhai hadn't been so experienced, he would probably have been torn to shreds by now.
But neither Xiao Xingyuan nor Meng Yanzhi seemed to realize this at all; they were both incredibly arrogant!
What should we do if this continues?
Upon hearing this, Xiao Xingyuan stopped in his tracks, seemingly agreeing with Wang Huanhai's assessment.
"Being an emperor is such a hassle!" Xiao Xingyuan muttered to himself as he walked toward the imperial study.
Wang Huanhai even doubted his own ears, unable to believe what he had just heard.
But at least they managed to persuade him to stay!
Meng Yanzhi personally prepared coconut chicken, which Xiao Xingyuan liked, and also made several light side dishes. This was mainly because Xiao Xingyuan had been experiencing internal heat lately, so he should eat more things that could clear heat and promote urination.
Looking at the table full of dishes, Xiao Xingyuan felt a pang of heartache as he looked at Meng Yanzhi.
"You've just recovered from a serious illness, don't work so hard."
Meng Yanzhi stood up and naturally served Xiao Xingyuan some food, saying lightly, "Your Majesty, I'm not tired at all. I've always enjoyed cooking, and the thought of making all this for the people I love makes me feel even sweeter."
"Alright, I will definitely eat it all." Xiao Xingyuan laughed, then picked up his bowl and chopsticks and began to eat heartily.
Being an emperor is hard work; the whole day is exhausting, so Xiao Xingyuan's appetite gradually increased.
Ling Xiao arrived right at mealtime, and sure enough, he got a free meal. He didn't stand on ceremony at all, immediately asked for a set of chopsticks and a bowl, and after sitting down, he started eating heartily.
As they ate, Ling Xiao glanced at Meng Yanzhi and said indifferently, "I haven't congratulated you yet on escaping death."
"Yes, thank you, Imperial Preceptor. Without you, I wouldn't have escaped death." Meng Yanzhi smiled gently and thanked him earnestly.
This was the first time Meng Yanzhi had spoken to Ling Xiao so kindly, and even Ling Xiao felt a little uncomfortable with it.
He coughed, then looked at Meng Yanzhi, frowning slightly: "Why are you smiling so strangely? Do you want something from me?"
"No."
"Just a thank you."
Meng Yanzhi was still smiling slightly, but her smile seemed much more sincere than before.
"You don't need to thank me. You should thank Xiao Xingyuan. After all, he was willing to give his life for you. What am I supposed to do?" Ling Xiao sighed helplessly, looking at Meng Yanzhi with pleading eyes: "Meng Yanzhi, Meng Yanzhi, you are really amazing!"
This wasn't the first time Ling Xiao had said these words, but only this time did he truly accept them wholeheartedly.
Xiao Xingyuan gritted his teeth: "Even such delicious food can't shut you up?"
"Cough cough, okay, okay, I won't say it then. I'm going to eat, alright?"
"Look at you, you have such a bad temper, you should really think about this!"
Ling Xiao looked at Meng Yanzhi with a smile and began to tease her.
But Meng Yanzhi's eyes were firm: "I'm not considering it anymore, it's him."
Now, Xiao Xingyuan felt overjoyed and looked at Ling Xiao triumphantly, clearly feeling that he had won back a point!
Before, Ling Xiao always mocked him for his unrequited love, but now, he doesn't have to worry about being mocked anymore.
After all, he and Meng Yanzhi were already deeply in love and would never be apart.
Seeing this, Ling Xiao truly felt that his presence here was somewhat superfluous.
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