Chapter 144 Brother Ziheng, you are still angry
Wen Rulei had a very difficult time in the army.
At first, everyone started as a soldier at the bottom. The conditions in the barracks were difficult and they had to wash their own clothes. But Wen Rulei was lazy and didn't want to wash anymore after washing for two days.
So he secretly stuffed his changed underwear, shoes, socks and robes into other people's laundry baskets, giving one to this person today and one to that person tomorrow. A few days later, he was discovered by the soldiers in the same tent, who joined forces to beat him up.
It would have been fine if he was just lazy, but he also had very high demands for the quality of life. He must have vegetables and meat for three meals a day. Once, when the army gave everyone a fried meat pie, he ate all the meat patties while his roommates were still there.
So Wen Rulei completely lost all his friends in the military camp.
His marksmanship was indeed very good, but he was too eager for quick success and instant benefits. During daily sparring sessions, he wanted to show off his skills too much and injured several people in a row, which made the generals very unhappy. Now he has been driven away to work as a groom.
Wen Xingluo couldn't help laughing as he read line by line.
She also wrote a reply letter to Xie Shian.
After she finished writing, she told Cuicui, "Bring over the persimmon cakes I made last time. I'll send them along with the letter to Fourth Brother and Lezhi."
She fumigated the letter paper and envelope with floral scents, tied the persimmon cakes with kraft paper and red string, and carefully placed the two items in a carved sandalwood box.
She was busy when a shadow fell from behind her.
Xie Guanlan said quietly, "I heard that Miss Wen is very busy in the mansion. I originally thought that Miss Wen was busy studying, but I didn't expect that she was busy writing letters."
Wen Xingluo's body stiffened.
For some reason, every time she was studying seriously in her study, Xie Guanlan was not there.
But as soon as she started doing something else, this guy would suddenly pop up.
She smiled awkwardly and said, "Are you still angry?"
Xie Guanlan glanced at the beautifully packaged persimmon cakes in the sandalwood box and asked with a half-smile, "How could that be?"
"I've realized my mistake. I won't make random guesses next time." Wen Xingluo held up four fingers. "I swear!"
Seeing Xie Guanlan sneer and remain silent, she thought for a moment, picked up the persimmon cakes that she had originally intended to send to Xie Shian and Chen Lezhi, and presented them to him respectfully, "Brother Ziheng, would you like to have a piece of persimmon cake?"
Xie Guanlan lowered his eyes and casually fiddled with the amulet. "Miss Wen made these persimmon cakes specifically for my fourth brother and Princess Chen. How could I dare to eat them?"
Wen Xingluo said stubbornly, "I didn't make this for them. I made it specifically for Brother Ziheng. After you eat it, Brother Ziheng, please don't be angry, okay?"
Xie Guanlan raised his eyelids and glanced at her.
The little girl's face was full of sincerity, and it looked like she was apologizing sincerely.
He gestured to Fushan to take the persimmon cake.
Fushan untied the red string and brown paper, respectfully presented him with a piece, and said with a smile, "Since it is a gift from the young lady, would you like to try it, Master?"
Xie Guanlan said nothing and just took it reluctantly.
Wen Xingluo watched him take a bite, her almond-shaped eyes curved. "I carefully selected these persimmons. They've been exposed to the sun for many days, so the icing on them is really thick! Brother Ziheng, do they taste very sweet?"
She always called him "Brother Ziheng".
Xie Guanlan raised the corner of his lips calmly and said "hmm" indifferently.
As the two were talking, Nanny Chen suddenly came over and said, "Miss, the Concubine Dowager invites you to Wansong Courtyard."
After a pause, she added with a smile, "Young lady, you can go back and dress up first, and put on the pomegranate and ruby jewelry that the Empress gave you last time. It won't be too late to go then."
Wen Xingluo thought it was just a noble lady coming to the house, so she went back with a smile to dress up.
Fushan watched Wen Xingluo and Nanny Chen leave, and said meaningfully, "Master, I'm afraid someone in the palace has come with ill intentions, and I'm afraid it might be harmful to you."
Xie Guanlan took a bite of the persimmon cake slowly.
A playful look flashed across his narrow eyes, and he said, "Go call Yanchen."
Half an hour later.
Wen Xingluo stepped into Wansong Courtyard and saw an unfamiliar lady sitting in the hall.
The old concubine took her hand lovingly and introduced her, "This is the wife of Commandant Liu. Ningning can just call her Aunt Liu."
Wen Xingluo bowed and said, "Aunt Liu."
Madam Liu was filled with amazement and praised, "I've always heard my boy praise Miss Wen for her beauty and good manners. Seeing her today, it's true! Oh, by the way, my boy works under your eldest brother. His name is Liu Yin. You must have met him a few times."
Wen Xingluo didn't have much impression.
Xie Guanlan was so dazzling that the officials around him seemed dull and dim.
She still smiled politely and said, "General Liu is extremely brave and valiant."
"My boy is very naughty," Aunt Liu said with a gentle smile, "I have always hoped to have a daughter as well-behaved and sensible as Miss Wen."
"Why is that so difficult?"
Suddenly a clear voice came from outside.
A young man in white clothes, as graceful as a pine tree, stepped into the threshold with a smile.
Wen Xingluo stood up, "Second brother."
"Ningning." Xie Yanchen curled his eyes at her and suggested to Madam Liu, "Madam Liu, why don't you just adopt Ningning as your goddaughter?"
Madam Liu: “…”
What goddaughter? What she meant was proposing marriage!
No wonder people say that the second young master of Zhenbei Palace is the most annoying. It turns out to be true when I see him today!
She laughed awkwardly and tried to hide her embarrassment by drinking tea.
The old concubine was also a little displeased, "You hate me!"
Xie Yanchen felt wronged, "Grandma, what did I say wrong?"
Because of the hostage incident, the old concubine always felt guilty towards him, so she didn't say anything more and just waved her hand for him to sit down.
Xie Yanchen sat down next to Madam Liu and turned to smile at her.
The young man was as beautiful as jade and as emerald as pine trees, with a cinnabar between his eyebrows that was bright red and tempting to drip. He was truly a handsome man, but Mrs. Liu still felt an inexplicable chill on her back.
She coughed lightly and continued, "My child is a good person. He never fights cockfights or runs errands. His backyard is also very clean. He is diligent and positive in government affairs. Master Xie can testify to this."
Xie Guanlan just came in from outside.
He sat down opposite Madam Liu and said with a smile, "He's diligent and ambitious, but he's completely absorbed in government affairs, often staying in the government office for days at a time. If he gets married, I'm afraid he won't be able to take care of the family."
Madam Liu: “…”
No, her child stays in the government office all day long. Is that what he wants?
Isn't it because Xie Guanlan is a workaholic who doesn't do his duty and doesn't allow others to do their duty?!
Mrs. Liu's eyes twitched, and she forced a smile and said, "I was thinking, the two children are a good match in age, family background, and appearance—"
"hey-hey."
Suddenly, a laugh came from the side.
Madam Liu's hair stood on end as she looked at Xie Yanchen warily, "Second Young Master?"
Xie Yanchen said gently, "Madam Liu, you are wrong. When it comes to appearance, there are probably few people in Shu County who can match my sister."
Mrs. Liu gritted her teeth.
She finally understood that Xie Yanchen was here to disrupt the situation!
She ignored him and looked at Wen Xingluo and the old concubine sincerely, "What I mean is, let the two children get to know each other first."
Before the old concubine expressed her opinion, Xie Guanlan said, "No."
Madam Liu frowned, "Why not?"
Xie Guanlan said slowly, "Ningning is still studying. Her top priority right now is to focus on her studies, not to find a man for marriage."
Madam Liu: “…”
No, is their daughter planning to take the imperial examination?!
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