Guan Chengheng finished the blood noodles with a hint of joy, and then led his brothers on patrol again.
He Jiao didn't leave with him because she wanted to shop around some more with Wu Linlin.
"Ah Jiao, how did you get involved with the young marquis?"
He Jiao helped Wu Linlin up, but before she could say anything,
He chuckled to himself, "Hahaha, speaking of this, I have to mention the donkey rolls that were so popular in the capital a few days ago."
Wu Linlin didn't understand. She glanced at He Jiao and said curiously, "It sounds like there's some gossip involved?"
"Hehe, there's no gossip involved. I just went in to buy some donkey rolls."
The young master also bought donkey rolls, and he bought one of all the pastries I bought as well.
Wu Linlin turned her head to look at He Jiao, reached out and patted her hand, and asked quietly, "Ajiao, have you fallen for the young marquis?"
"Huh? No! That's not true, how could that be!"
The three consecutive rejections shocked Wu Linlin and the maids and servants beside her. Such a strong reaction?
Still saying there are no ghosts? This has made them all disbelieve you!
"Oh, Gillian, aren't you getting a little too excited?"
He Jiao waved her hand, and the two walked to a place where they could sit down.
She said slowly, "No, I just find it quite fun to spend every day with the young marquis. Look, I've even gained weight these past few days!"
"Sister Wu, let me tell you, ever since the young marquis took office in the capital, I've been strolling and eating with him all day long. Now I've become a chubby little beauty."
Upon hearing He Jiao's words, Wu Linlin chuckled softly and covered her mouth with her hand.
A sickly beauty's smile is truly captivating.
Even He Jiao, a woman known for her bluntness, was attracted to Wu Linlin. She was just too beautiful!
"Sister Wu, I think you should smile more. Look how beautiful you are now!"
"Cough cough~ I'm afraid my body won't be able to hold on for much longer."
Wu Linlin coughed a few more times, her cheeks turning slightly red from the coughing, which made her look even more rosy and delicate.
"Sigh, what kind of world is this! Must good people always suffer?"
"What does the imperial physician say about your illness?" He Jiao gently patted her back to help her feel better.
Wu Linlin shook her head and said calmly, "My father also pleaded with the Emperor."
The imperial physician examined me, but there was no improvement. It's an illness I was born with, so this is all we can do.
"My mother gave birth to four children. When she gave birth to my eldest sister, she hadn't even finished her postpartum confinement period when she found out she was pregnant with me. My body was already..."
"Sigh, every family has its own troubles, but your family is fortunate; you don't have any other illegitimate children. Both our families are lucky."
"Look at other families with illegitimate sons and daughters, their lives are really tough." That was all He Jiao could say to comfort him.
The two chatted about a few other things before parting ways.
After finishing his shift, Guan Chengheng went straight to the palace to find his third sister and talk to her about the girl he had met that day.
"Ah, is that really so?"
"Hey, would I lie to you? Let me tell you, Xiao Yue'er, that girl is incredibly beautiful, gentle, and generous."
"The key is that he's an excellent person, and apart from his poor health, he's wonderful in every way." Guan Chengheng kept boasting.
Guan Zhiyue looked at him with suspicion as he sat casually on the stone bench in her cold palace.
As Guan Chengheng ate heartily, he felt for a moment that his second brother seemed to be smitten.
"Wait, Second Brother, why were you so excited when you mentioned this girl?"
"Could it be that you've taken a fancy to that girl?"
Upon hearing this, Guan Chengheng sprang up like a mouse whose tail had been stepped on, leaping two zhang away.
"You can't just say that. I'm looking for a sister-in-law for us."
Guan Zhiyue didn't believe it and looked at Guan Chengheng with a scrutinizing gaze. "Are you sure this was someone you found for your older brother, and not someone you liked yourself?"
Guan Chengheng held up three fingers and swore to the heavens, "I swear, it was definitely someone my elder brother picked out, it was definitely not someone I chose on my own."
"Besides, I don't like girls who are too rigid and slow to act."
"Oh, what kind of boy does Second Brother like?"
"Of course, she should be lively and cute, and preferably someone who likes to eat." Guan Chengheng's ears turned slightly red as he said this, looking like a tough guy being shy.
Guan Zhiyue watched the scene with amusement, and said calmly, "Could it be He Jiao?"
"Huh? What? Third sister, don't talk nonsense, it could ruin a young lady's reputation."
Guan Zhiyue echoed, "Oh dear, you can't say things like that, it'll ruin someone's reputation."
"You even know about that girl's reputation? Don't you have any idea what you've been doing these past few days?"
"When you were taking that girl out for meals and shopping, did you ever think about her reputation?"
"Tsk tsk tsk, have you seen the newspapers in the capital? They're full of news about Marquis Wu'an dating Lord He's daughter, and they're even talking about the girl's reputation."
Guan Zhiyue slammed the newspaper on the table and looked at Guan Chengheng with an amused expression.
Guan Chengheng grabbed the newspaper and took a look. Good heavens!
That's definitely a rumor, but the little figure is actually quite well drawn, and it's surprisingly realistic. So that's what I look like!
Guan Zhiyue looked at her second brother, who seemed rather pleased, and instantly felt hopeless.
That night, Guan Zhiyue told Li Qiji about it.
"Yes, I know about this. The Minister of War asked me to send an imperial physician, saying it was to treat his daughter's illness."
"Didn't you ask about it afterward?"
Li Qiji shook his head, looking disgusted, and said, "Why should I care about her? She's someone I have absolutely no connection with."
"Oh! So what do you think about me summoning that girl to the palace? What do you think is appropriate?"
Li Qiji raised his hand and continued to stroke Guan Zhiyue's large belly, "I think you should wait until after you give birth!"
"I think you shouldn't worry about these things right now."
All I want is for you to rest and recuperate in the palace, take walks in the Imperial Garden, and have some leisurely strolls.
"Your belly is bigger than a ball, I can't bear to see you worrying about so many things."
"By the way, you said you wanted to travel, so after you give birth to this baby, we'll go sightseeing after your one-month celebration."
Guan Zhiyue was somewhat shocked upon hearing this, and turned to look at Li Qiji.
His eyes widened in disbelief. "Can you leave? Who will handle state affairs then?"
"Isn't there a prince too?"
Li Qishang, who was still in Chaoyang Palace, suddenly sneezed.
I quickly pulled my blanket tighter around myself, thinking, "Could it be that Guan Tuantuan is thinking about him again? How scary!!!"
"Qi Shang, are you willing?"
"Let me tell you, it's about us..."
"Oh, isn't this a bit of a trap?" Guan Zhiyue almost laughed when she heard Li Qiji's trick.
"What's the point of ripping him off? Besides, it's just asking him to assist, not abdicating the throne to him. Once we leave, he'll have no choice but to keep doing it!"
Guan Zhiyue didn't want to say anything at the moment, she just wanted to give him a "you're awesome" look and let him figure it out for himself!
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