Chapter 151 Why is Xiao Mingzheng here?
"Jin'er, weren't you a bit too much in your words just now? Although Jiang Xiyan is indeed very hateful, we should give priority to others. If she really goes to complain to the prince, what if the prince really believes her one-sided story? Wouldn't that just lead to trouble for nothing?"
After leaving the mansion, Xi'er began to worry. After all, she was used to being a servant. Moreover, having followed Zheng Ruyu for a long time, she knew how treacherous those arrogant and domineering masters could be. What if Jiang Xiyan really did something to harm Zhong Min? As the old saying goes, you don't have to worry about thieves stealing, but you have to worry about thieves thinking about it. Living together like this all the time, it would be strange if she didn't worry.
"What are you afraid of? Miss Min'er hasn't tried to provoke her, but she still schemes against her all the time." Zi Yan, standing by, wasn't as worried as Xi'er. "Besides, the prince wouldn't easily believe her one-sided story. Furthermore, General Luo is here today, so it's crystal clear who's right and who's wrong! Isn't that right, General Luo?"
Hearing this, Luo Jiaxing smiled slightly, and then said to Zhong Min who was walking side by side with him: "You still have to be patient with your temper. Although some things are indeed like this, it's enough to know it in your heart. There is no need to say it out loud. Besides, with Jiang Xiyan's temperament, I'm afraid she won't let it go so easily."
Seeing that everyone was giving her a political lesson, Zhong Min smiled helplessly and said, "Okay, okay, I know you're all doing this for my own good, and I understand that it's hard to raise a mean-spirited man or a woman. But whether you offend someone or not is fine, so let's not waste such precious time on someone we hate. Let's just have fun and have fun!"
As she spoke, she looked as if she was worried that Luo Jiaxing would say more. She directly put her arm around him from behind and pushed him forward without saying anything: "Hurry up, hurry up, there are so many people here today, and the osmanthus wine will be sold out soon!"
Seeing this, Luo Jiaxing was a little amused and muttered to himself that it was indeed the villains and women who were difficult to raise. Then he did not mention the matter again. After all, it was a rare Mid-Autumn Night, and naturally he did not want to spoil Zhong Min's fun.
The group immediately became cheerful again, talking and laughing as they walked and looked around. Although it was not yet night, the streets had already been decorated with colorful lanterns hanging high everywhere. One can imagine how beautiful the scene will be when the moon rises above the willows.
"General Luo, Miss Min'er, I heard that there will be a lantern festival on North Street tonight, a water cruise to worship the moon on the South Street pier, and a gathering of jugglers on Central Street. With so many fun things to do, where should we go first after dinner?" Zi Yan said excitedly, listing all the fun places in Muzhou City tonight as if she knew them all. She looked like she couldn't wait to visit every place and would not miss any of them.
Zhong Min was amused by this and patted Zi Yan on the head, saying, "Not bad, Zi Yan, you figured out the whole situation early on. You're so clever, you really do us honor."
Xi'er immediately interjected, "That's right. Jin'er, don't you know? This girl is usually very well-informed. Not only in the mansion, but even outside, as long as something interesting happens, she will know it clearly in a moment, and she is also very accurate. I am completely convinced by her. Last time, I made a bet with her and let this girl cheat me out of a lot of monthly wages for nothing. It really hurts me to death. If it were now, I would never do it again."
Hearing this, Zhong Min couldn't help but look at Zi Yan with a smile, and something suddenly came to his mind, but he didn't show it. He chatted with everyone for a few more words and turned his attention back to eating, drinking and having fun.
Arriving at the tavern that day, several people were chatting and laughing as they were about to go in, when they saw a fast horse coming up and stopping right in front of them. A closer look revealed that the man was dressed in military uniform and was one of Xiao Mingzheng's soldiers.
After getting off his horse, the soldier walked straight forward to salute Luo Jiaxing, saying that he was ordered by General Wu to invite Luo Jiaxing back to the new military camp. Tonight was the Mid-Autumn Festival, and the army had specially prepared a celebratory dinner for these soldiers. Although it was relatively simple, this method was the most inspiring and focused on morale, so it had been done in the past.
Luo Jiaxing was clearly in a dilemma. On the one hand, as a key commander, he had no choice but to go, given the military's arrangement. But on the other hand, he was reluctant to give up the opportunity to spend Mid-Autumn Festival with Zhong Min. Zhong Min, on the other hand, clearly didn't think too much about it. Whether Luo Jiaxing was there or not, they would still be able to have a happy Mid-Autumn Festival, so it wouldn't have much of an impact.
However, Zhong Min was extremely curious about one thing: did these soldiers possess some special tracking ability? Luo Jiaxing had disappeared from the new barracks for several days. How did these people know he was here?
Of course, despite being curious, Zhong Min naturally wouldn't ask such a question in front of so many people. Seeing Luo Jiaxing looking at them with an apologetic expression, she quickly said, "Alright, Brother Luo, you should hurry back to the barracks. Business is more important. We have so many people here anyway, we'll have a good time, so don't worry."
Luo Jiaxing didn't say anything more after hearing this. Firstly, he definitely couldn't not go back. Secondly, he knew Zhong Min was protected by secret guards, so he didn't have to worry about her safety. So, he could only regret it once, hoping to make up for it again in the future.
"In that case, I'll go back to the barracks first. Have fun, and we'll make up for this missed appointment next time we have the chance." Luo Jiaxing said as he pulled the purse from his pocket and handed it to Zhong Min: "Take this and have fun."
Seeing Luo Jiaxing being so self-aware and gentlemanly, giving her his entire wallet to pay for tonight's meal, Zhong Min was overjoyed and said repeatedly, "With the money, there's nothing to worry about. Just go back without worrying about it. Go quickly and don't waste time and keep so many people waiting for you."
Seeing Zhong Min's carefree expression, staring at the purse in his hand with a silly grin, completely oblivious to everything else, Luo Jiaxing felt a moment of disappointment. However, he remained somewhat concerned, and reiterated Zhong Min's safety. He then turned and instructed Xi'er and Ziyan to take good care of Zhong Min, and then rode away with the soldier who had brought the news.
"He's gone, gone! There's no trace of him left. What are you still looking at?" Seeing Xi'er still staring blankly in the direction Luo Jiaxing had left, and not following them into the tavern, Zhong Min turned back, patted Xi'er on the shoulder, and said, "Xi'er, you seem a little off. You were so excited just now, but now that Brother Luo is gone, you seem to have lost your soul."
Xi'er was suddenly sobered by Zhong Min's pat. Hearing these words again, she looked nervous for a moment and shook her head repeatedly, saying, "What are you talking about? I just feel that General Luo is working so hard. He has to run back and forth during the festival. He is really busy."
"Oh, really? I thought our Xier was getting older and had started to find a gentleman she admired!" Zhong Min teased Xier, and suddenly realized that Xier should be interested in Luo Jiaxing. After returning home this afternoon, the girl's mood fluctuated from time to time, and these ups and downs were all because of whether Luo Jiaxing came or not.
Isn't sixteen or seventeen the time when love blossoms? Luo Jiaxing was indeed an outstanding man, so it was normal for Xier to have such feelings. But then again, such matters still depended on fate, so Zhong Min didn't care much about it. At most, he just joked about it and let things take their own course.
When Xier heard what Zhong Min said, her face turned red. She stamped her feet and shyly asked Zhong Min to stop talking nonsense. Then, ignoring Zi Yan's teasing voice, she went straight into the tavern.
Seeing this, Zhong Min was afraid that the girl was too shy to continue talking, so he asked Zi Yan to stop talking about Xier and go eat first.
Seeing that it was Zhong Min, the shop owner was very happy. He looked outside for a long time but didn't see anyone else coming in. Then he asked why Luo Jiaxing didn't come with him. Zhong Min explained briefly that he had just arrived at the door, but had something urgent to do so he left first.
Seeing this, the boss hurriedly asked Zhong Min and others to sit down. Without Luo Jiaxing around, Xier and Zi Yan were naturally less restrained. They sat down with Zhong Min, ordered a new table of food and drinks according to that day's order, and then sat down to eat.
While the restaurant was preparing the food and wine, Xier and Ziyan discussed where to go first after dinner. Xier said they should go see the water cruise first, while Ziyan said they should go to the lantern riddle party first. They argued so fiercely that neither of them would give in.
"Miss Min'er, tell me where you're going first!" Seeing this, Xier simply asked Zhong Min directly, letting Zhong Min decide where to go. This was fair and no one would have any objections.
Zhong Min was amused when she heard these two guys acting like children. It didn't matter where they went, at least they could have fun together today. Normally, these two didn't seem so childish, but during the holidays, when they were happy and relaxed, their true colors showed. After all, they were only sixteen or seventeen years old, so this was actually their true nature.
Just as he was about to tell them that it didn't matter where they went first, as he guaranteed they would have fun and return with satisfaction, he heard a voice that was so familiar it couldn't be more familiar, which surprised everyone.
"It doesn't matter where we go first. Anyway, we'll have fun tonight and just go home with a bang." Xiao Mingzheng said as he walked towards the table where Zhong Min and the others were. There was no one following him, just two followers dressed as ordinary people.
"Your Majesty..." Xier and Zi Yan were at a loss when they saw this. Seeing that everyone was in front of them, they quickly stood up. Before they could call out "Your Majesty", Xiao Mingzheng immediately waved his hand to stop them.
Zhong Min was the first to react. Since it was best not to make a big fuss when out and about, he also stood up and asked, "Why are you here, young master?"
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