Currently, Qingyin and Aluna, who are staying in the capital, are sitting in the pavilion in the courtyard.
Aruna said with a worried look, "Sa'er, how long do you think it will take for the Emperor to let us return to the battlefield? The capital is nice, but I don't like living here."
"Brother, you can't be in a hurry. We are generals appointed by the Emperor, so we must wait under the Emperor's authority. Don't let anyone find a reason to do anything." Qingyin casually tossed the fish food in her hand to the small fish in the pond. These fish were sent by the kind people every day. They were all big and fat enough to eat directly. Qingyin and the others couldn't eat so many at once, and they couldn't find the source of the fish food, so they could only keep them in the pond in the courtyard.
Aruna frowned slightly as she looked at the black fish in the water, which had doubled in size in just a few days: "Sa'er, won't you feed this fish to death if you keep feeding it?"
Qingyin blinked innocently, "No way, how about we have Xiao Lü make a spicy soup for it tonight if it dies?"
Xiao Lü was a cook hired by Yinzhen. Although she was young, her cooking skills were excellent, and she was especially good at making spicy dishes. Qingyin and Alu Na wanted to return her to Yinzhen and some other people, but she was the one they were most reluctant to part with. So, it has always been true that only skill can keep people.
Remembering Xiao Lü's skills, Aluna was silent for a while, then quietly took a few more handfuls of fish feed from the small bag next to Qingyin and threw them into the pool.
Well, he said he could eat three, no, six of Xiao Lü's dishes!
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Ever since they saw that someone had sent gifts to the Left Guard General's Mansion, the people seemed to have unlocked some supernatural powers. One by one, they rushed to the General's Mansion in the early morning or midnight to send flowers, snacks, rice and noodles and so on. There were so many gifts that Qingyin couldn't find anyone to avoid wasting them, so she could only bring them to the mansion.
Because of Qingyin and Aluna's appearance, they directly dethroned the number one man in the capital who was most wanted to marry, causing Chen Qinglan, the eldest son of the Minister of War who had held the top spot for three consecutive years, to fall to third place. Furthermore, the enthusiastic people gave the two newly appointed generals the beautiful nickname of "Twin Jade-Faced Generals," and this nickname and anecdote became popular even in the palace.
In Yonghe Palace, in Consort De's palace, Wen Xian looked at his mother (Consort De) curiously and said, "Mother, do you think these twin jade-faced generals are really that handsome?"
Consort De looked at Wen Xian, who had a charming and curious expression, with gentle eyes, "So many people say that he must be quite good-looking. However, rumors are always exaggerated. Isn't your brother on good terms with them? Once he enters the palace, you can find an opportunity to have him and the two generals take a look."
“That’s true.” Wen Xian had a bright and beautiful face, and when she pretended to be shy, her beauty was fully revealed.
In Consort De's eyes, this was the pride of her daughter's growing up. Over the years, she did not want to marry her daughter off to Mongolia, so she sent her to the Empress Dowager's name. Fortunately, her efforts over the years were not in vain. Because of the Empress Dowager, the Emperor would not send her daughter to pacify Mongolia. However, her daughter's high standards and pickiness had not led to the selection of a suitable consort, which made her a little anxious. Seeing her daughter's interest in the Left Guard General, she had a little idea.
However, this matter needs to be considered carefully. Consort De watched Wen Xian's cheerful departing figure and fell into deep thought.
Yinzhen was also looking forward to seeing his mother, whom he hadn't seen for a long time. He happily entered Yonghe Palace, but his heart sank after hearing what Consort De said next.
Yinzhen was somewhat embarrassed. He forced a smile that looked worse than a grimace: "Mother, why are you asking about Aluna and Alusa's appearance and personality?"
Consort De, oblivious to her youngest son's unpleasant expression, continued, "Zhen'er, your sister is getting on in years. These two generals are good-looking and have good personalities. With the Emperor's favor, they could easily be a good match. Do you think they are suitable for Wen Xian?"
"Not suitable!" Interrupted by Yinzhen's firm words, Consort De was somewhat shocked, and she looked at her youngest son in surprise.
Yinzhen lowered his head, hiding the heartache in his eyes, as Consort De stared at him in surprise. The thought of his beloved marrying his sister only intensified his despair. To avoid Consort De noticing his emotions, he composed himself and smiled, saying, "Mother, I mean that Aluna and the others are a bit younger than my sister. I'm afraid they might not be mature enough for her. Besides, the wedding arrangements still depend on my sister."
Seeing that Yinzhen had returned to normal, Consort De suppressed the unease rising in her heart. She smiled and nodded in agreement, then continued to probe Yinzhen: "Then when do you think we should let Wenxian meet with them?"
"Tomorrow will do. I'll invite the two generals to go on a boat trip, and my sister can come too," Yinzhen replied calmly to Consort De.
Consort De: "Alright, but you're not getting any younger. Shouldn't we start choosing a primary consort?"
Yinzhen nodded, "Please take a look, Mother. But I'd like to choose one that suits my taste myself, so please let me take a look."
Seeing Yinzhen's cooperation, Consort De's unease lessened somewhat. Completely unaware that as Yinzhen left Yonghe Palace, his hands were already digging into his flesh, the smell of blood emanating from them carried on the autumn breeze, chilling him to the bone like water from a deep pool.
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The next morning, Qingyin received an invitation from Yinzhen. She and Aluna had nothing to do and, having grown accustomed to staying at home in the capital, wanted to go out for a walk, so they accepted Yinzhen's invitation.
In the capital city, where autumn is in full swing, the hottest period has passed, and the climate is at its most comfortable. Many young ladies and gentlemen from noble families are out enjoying themselves, and the streets are bustling with activity. To avoid being too excited by the crowd, Qingyin and Aluna each wore a long black veil that reached their shoulders and arms. However, their outstanding figures still revealed their unparalleled beauty. Just as a beauty's charm is not only reflected in her face, but also in every delicate part of her body, it exudes incomparable beauty. Looking at the two mistresses, who seemed to have gained a touch of hazy mystery with their veils, Xiaohong, the maid who helped them dress, fell into deep thought.
Will the young masters really be less conspicuous this way? She felt like the young masters were even more eye-catching. What should she do? She really wanted to lift the young masters' veils! Xiao Hong blushed and looked at the guard Mu Qing standing at the door. Mu Qing, with a blushing look that avoided her suspicious gaze, confirmed her thoughts.
Through her veil and hat, Aluna looked at Xiao Hong expectantly in slightly broken Chinese and said, "Xiao Hong, do you think we're much better now?"
Qingyin stood to the side, smiling faintly without saying a word. Xiaohong murmured softly, "Hmm, he looks much better than he usually does."
Seeing Xiao Hong's somewhat troubled expression, Qingyin said directly, "Alright, brother, let's go. Wearing it is definitely better than not wearing it. Let's go, Xiao Hong, we'll bring you some delicious food when we come back."
Xiao Hong watched the two young masters depart, her face still flushed. She said happily, "Oh, the luckiest thing in my life is that I listened to the prince and came to the general's mansion on my own initiative. If I hadn't come to the general's mansion, how could I have met someone like you, young master!"
Mu Qing nodded in deep understanding, "It is our blessing to meet someone like you, young master."
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