"Young Master!"

Hearing those two voices that were filled with joy and excitement, and excitement and joy, Zhao Hao felt his scalp tingling and glared fiercely at Fatty Tang who had done so much harm to him.

Damn it, how can this young master go home to entertain guests? It's clear that I have stepped into the Shura field, right?

However, the moment Mr. Zhao turned around, his face was filled with surprise.

"Sister Xianglan, Sister Qiaoqiao, why are you here? I have no idea!"

After not seeing her for half a year, Ma Xianglan was still as elegant and refined as ever. She was wearing a light blue dress. Standing there, she looked like an orchid in a valley, without a trace of worldly air.

But her smile is gentle and her expression is cheerful, which makes people want to get close to her.

When she saw the beautiful and noble girl beside Zhao Hao, she was stunned for a moment, then bowed as usual.

Of course, Zhao Hao was not worried about Sister Ma, who had a very high emotional intelligence. What he was worried about was whether Qiaoqiao would teach him a lesson on the spot?

Unexpectedly, although Qiaoqiao was surprised for longer than Ma Xianglan, her cheeks did not puff up.

Instead, he covered his mouth and chuckled, then winked at Zhao Hao, as if to say that you were doomed.

Zhao Hao was completely confused and quickly glanced at Tang Youde, asking him with his eyes if there was something more terrifying inside.

Tang Youde was about to cry, but he nodded woodenly. He felt that he would soon be demoted back to being a minor character, or even get a box lunch...

After the three of them greeted each other, Li Mingyue took a step forward, stood beside Zhao Hao, and asked with a smile: "Brother, who are these two?"

Li Chengen was stunned by the elegant demeanor. He thought that his sister had finally awakened to the ultimate secret of her mother today - the art of showing off in front of others!

"Oh, let me introduce you." Zhao Hao thought to himself, whoever he loves, he forced a smile and said to Ma Xianglan and Qiaoqiao, "Sister Xianglan, Sister Qiaoqiao, this is my adopted sister, the Princess of Lanling County."

"Oh..." Qiaoqiao looked at Li Mingyue curiously, and quickly followed Ma Xianglan's example and bowed to the Princess of Lanling County.

She seemed to have known about this person's existence...

"Mingyue, this is my sister Qiaoqiao. She gave me a meal when the Han family was in trouble. She also took care of me and my son when we were in Jinling."

Zhao Hao introduced Qiaoqiao to Li Mingyue very seriously. Li Mingyue's eyes immediately turned red after hearing this. She bowed to Qiaoqiao solemnly and said, "Uncle and big brother are all thanks to Sister Qiaoqiao for taking care of us. I, as your niece and sister, was unable to help. I am really ashamed."

"You are too polite, County Lady. I am here to see my brother..." Qiaoqiao waved her hands hastily, not wanting to cause any more trouble for Zhao Hao...

Because there was indeed a big trouble waiting for him inside.

Don’t think that Li Mingyue has been in and out of the Zhao Mansion more than a dozen times, but she has no idea that Qiaoqiao’s brother is also there, so she thinks she is just talking about Zhao Hao.

Fortunately, Zhao Hao introduced Ma Xianglan again: "Sister Xianglan is the one who specially helped me transcribe the manuscript and draw illustrations... the editor-in-chief..."

"Choose someone to beat Ji?" Li Mingyue was confused.

"My job is similar to that of a secretary in the previous dynasty." Ma Xianglan smiled and bowed to Li Mingyue generously.

"Oh, it's Secretary Ma." Li Mingyue suddenly realized and greeted her.

Zhao Hao was sweating after hearing this, this was definitely not what he taught!

I can only say it is God’s will, God’s will…

"It was really too noisy in there, and we both couldn't stand it, so we came out to get some fresh air."

Ma Xianglan smiled and said to Li Mingyue: "Why don't you go out and find a place to stay and come back after the guests leave."

"Okay." Li Mingyue nodded and smiled, "I also want to know more about what happened to my elder brother in Jinling."

Then he said to Li Chengen, "Brother, go and see if there is any room in Chunhe Building?"

After all, Li Chengen's brain capacity is limited, and he thought that these two girls were what Zhao Hao was worried about. He never expected that there was a second layer inside...

Then he smiled complacently and said, "Don't worry, we have our own place, so we'll have it even if we don't have it."

At this time, the young lord did not know that before long, the days when he could eat at the Royal Restaurant for free would be gone forever.

The five of them got on the carriage and headed towards Chunhe Tower under Tang Youde's heartbroken gaze.

~~

Chunhe Building.

Seeing the young lord and the young county lady coming together, the shopkeeper, who didn't know that the owner was about to change, naturally greeted them enthusiastically.

After kowtowing, he personally escorted the two men and their friends to the box on the third floor.

When going upstairs, Zhao Hao deliberately slowed down his pace, and Secretary Ma understood and fell behind him.

"What's going on at home?" Zhao Hao took out a handkerchief to wipe the sweat off his face. He once again felt the pressure that he shouldn't have to bear at his age.

"Grandma Ye is here." Ma Xianglan said softly.

"So, old man..." Zhao Hao covered his mouth in surprise.

"Yes, they came to Beijing with us." Ma Xianglan whispered:

"But we separated when we reached Chongwenmen. Grandpa and Grandma Ye went to watch the parade of the top scholar. They said they just needed to watch from a distance and not cause any trouble for the master."

"As a result, not long before the young master returned home, Madam Ye sent a visiting card to congratulate him. I saw the old man mixed in with her entourage..."

"I guess he was so happy to see my dad win the first place in the imperial examination that he had to have a good chat with my dad." Zhao Hao said with a smile, "Why didn't you tell me earlier? I should have gone in and kowtowed first."

"The old master was angry before he came." Ma Xianglan said softly.

"Who are you angry with?"

"You two..."

"Uh..." There was no need to say anything more, Zhao Hao understood everything.

"Hey, young master, I think the old man's temper is not like the master's at all. You should think of a plan with the master first." Ma Xianglan reminded worriedly.

"Yes, I understand." Zhao Hao nodded, and suddenly said softly: "Sister Xianglan."

Ma Xianglan looked at Zhao Hao with her eyes that could speak.

"I'm very glad that you can come." Zhao Hao gave her a bright smile.

Ma Xianglan gave him a reassuring smile, and he felt that the journey of thousands of miles north and the carefulness along the way were all worth it.

~~

The atmosphere of the lunch seemed quite harmonious.

At least the three girls' respective roles for the time being - sister, younger sister and secretary - don't conflict with each other...

Li Mingyue did not ask any rash questions, but limited the topic to what she had seen and heard today. She only listened attentively to what Ma Xianglan and Qiaoqiao were willing to say.

Li Chengen wanted to ask several times about the embarrassing things that happened to Zhao Hao in Jinling, but his boots were almost broken by his sister under the table.

He had no choice but to shut up...

Zhao Hao no longer worried. He knew that he had no skills and could not handle the old man at all, so he just behaved like a grandson.

Anyway, I have a clear conscience, and it is my father who feels guilty.

After the meal, Li Mingyue warmly invited the two to go outing together on Qingming Festival another day. She also asked Zhao Hao to promise to take them with him, and then she got in the car with her brother and left.

In the carriage, Li Chengen looked at his sister and laughed, as if he was gloating over her misfortune.

Suddenly, Li Mingyue punched out as fast as lightning, accurately hitting Li Chengen's soft spot.

"I thought you didn't mind..." Li Chengen covered his left rib and gasped.

"What I care about is why they also want to drag me out of the house." Li Mingyue's face fell and said, "Help me figure this out!"

"Me?" Li Chengen was stunned, then he understood: "Xiwa."

Indeed, everyone in the Zhao family is very tight-lipped, and the truth can only be extracted from that silly kid.

P.S. How should I put it? Just treat the love story between Zhao Hao and Ming Yue as a little ambiguity between middle school students. Anyway, I write it very pure, and it will probably remain pure for a long, long time...