Moreover, Xu Yuehuai did not want to involve the little princess.
Qi Guze saw the reluctance in her heart and quickly said, "The little princess left the palace because of you, so you can decide whether she stays or leaves. Besides, this is our business, why involve the little princess?"
"Your Highness, thank you." Xu Yuehuai's eyes were filled with tears.
...
Autumn in the Dark Moon Kingdom is different from that in the Central Plains; Xu Yuehuai felt extremely dry.
Zhang Ting, unusually, went out and saw Xu Yuehuai's flushed face. Thinking about how the weather here was indeed drier than in the Central Plains, she pondered for a while and then turned back into the house.
Xu Yuehuai only saw her back, and although she couldn't help but feel curious, she still didn't call out to her.
Just as she was about to leave, she saw Zhang Ting come out of the house again.
The two hadn't crossed paths for a long time, so Xu Yuehuai naturally wouldn't waste his time on her and simply continued walking out. Unexpectedly, he hadn't gone far when he heard Zhang Ting's voice: "Manager Xu, wait a moment."
"Huh?" Xu Yuehuai was completely confused, not knowing why the other person had suddenly called out to her.
Zhang Ting blushed as she walked up to the person and even stuffed the ointment she was holding into Xu Yuehuai's hand.
Xu Yuehuai looked at her with a puzzled expression, somewhat curious about her actions.
Zhang Ting then said hesitantly, "This medicine can relieve dry skin."
Her voice was as soft as a mosquito's buzz; luckily, Xu Yuehuai had good hearing and could hear it.
They haven't resolved their inner conflicts yet, so naturally they're too embarrassed to face each other directly right now.
Upon hearing her words, Xu Yuehuai couldn't help but smile. She realized that Zhang Ting might have changed, which was a good thing, at least for them.
She glanced at Xu Yuehuai, then hurriedly ran away.
Upon seeing this, Xu Yuehuai immediately called out to her and thanked her: "Zhang Ting, thank you."
"Ah, you're welcome," Zhang Ting stopped and turned to answer, but her face was already a little hot.
Looking at Zhang Ting like this, Xu Yuehuai couldn't help but find her somewhat adorable.
"But how did you know I wasn't feeling well? I woke up this morning feeling dry and a little itchy, and I think your ointment will help." She wanted to get closer to him.
Zhang Ting blushed even more and said in a softer voice, "The climate of the Mingyue Kingdom is different from that of the Central Plains. You've been here for so long, you're bound to have some acclimatization issues. Consider this ointment an apology."
"Manager Xu, I was too petty before, which is why I made things difficult for you. Now I realize that the Prince only has you in his heart. I shouldn't have interfered. Although I can't compare to the two of you in terms of status, I will not continue to demean myself." She had been thinking about this for so many days, and these words had been bottled up in her heart for so long. Finally, she blurted them out.
Xu Yuehuai felt only relief.
She had always believed that Zhang Ting's ability to save Qi Guze's life proved that she was skilled, and given Zhang Ting's already outstanding medical skills, she was even more convinced.
“Zhang Ting, you definitely deserve someone better.” She chuckled. “By the way, didn’t you want to learn to cook before? I can teach you today.”
As Xu Yuehuai spoke, he took a few steps forward, preparing to take her to learn how to cook.
Now that there are signs of a thaw in their relationship, they should naturally spend more time together.
To everyone's surprise, Zhang Ting shook her head and refused: "No, I have something very important to do today."
Xu Yuehuai didn't say anything more after seeing her expression, while Zhang Ting quickly went out.
She watched the person's departing figure, couldn't help but shake her head, and then chuckled softly. But before the chuckle could even finish, it froze on her face, replaced by a look of worry.
I'm afraid Zhang Ting is going to find Maimaiti.
She hesitated for a moment, but still went directly to find Qi Guze.
They need to prepare early.
Qi Guze naturally saw Xu Yuehuai and Zhang Ting's conversation and thought he shouldn't disturb them. However, to his surprise, Xu Yuehuai walked towards him with a serious expression at the end. He immediately realized the problem and took two steps forward to meet her: "What's wrong?"
"Your Highness, I think Zhang Ting might be going to find Maimaiti," Xu Yuehuai quickly said.
She had previously hoped that Zhang Ting could help them question Maimaiti, thinking that she could gain Maimaiti's trust. However, after observing her these past few days, it was clear that Maimaiti had no intention of dealing with Zhang Ting's life or death.
Zhang Ting's words likely foreshadow a grim outcome.
Qi Guze's expression also became more serious.
He was well aware of Maimaiti's methods and naturally knew that Zhang Ting's situation might not be good.
"Let's go to Tianxiang Tower first. If her condition is really bad, Tiexiong and I will go bite someone else." He patted Xu Yuehuai's head to comfort her.
Although Xu Yuehuai was worried, she could only nod.
...
As expected, after Zhang Ting left, she went straight to General Maimaiti's mansion.
She seemed to have made a decision in her heart.
As she approached the Maimaiti residence, she pretended to be timid and being chased, even deliberately loosening her hair and smearing some mud on it to make her look even more disheveled.
"Someone wants to kill me! I want to see the General! I want to see the General!"
The guard at the gate recognized Zhang Ting, but seeing her like this, he couldn't help but have some doubts and stopped her from entering. At the same time, he quickly sent someone to inform Maimaiti.
"General, that woman has arrived. She says someone wants to kill her. Should we let her in?" The guard reported and prepared to leave.
Upon hearing this, Maimaiti suddenly looked up, sensing something was wrong: "No, send her away and say I'm not here."
"Yes." The guard acknowledged the order and left.
Maimaiti had long felt that Zhang Ting's heart was not with him and was preparing to avoid her, but he did not expect to run into Zhang Ting as soon as he stepped out the door.
"General, General, I've finally found you!" Zhang Ting rushed over to him and cried her heart out, completely disregarding her disheveled appearance.
Maimaiti felt a little disgusted, but he couldn't show it, so he could only pretend to turn his head away.
What happened to you? Why are you in such a disheveled state?
His doubts deepened.
You should know that although Qi Guze is very capable, he has always been soft-hearted. Logically speaking, he would never be so ruthless as to hurt someone. Looking at Zhang Ting's appearance, although she looks a bit disheveled, there are no visible injuries. She is probably just putting on an act for his own benefit.
"Don't rush, tell me slowly."
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