C78 (1/2)

Just as he was about to turn around and leave, Qing Mu called out from behind him. ”Lady Su?”

Su Zhi turned around and saw a ebony carriage slowing down and slowly approaching.

The curtain of the carriage was lifted, and the person inside was Xiao Qian.

The handsome man with no lifespan was dressed in a red official's robe, which made him look dignified and dignified. At the same time, he was also as cold as ice and had a sense of estrangement.

From the looks of it, she had probably just returned from the palace. Su Zhi stood on the spot and started to become nervous.

Xiao Qian got off the carriage and walked forward in large strides. However, he didn't have his usual expression. Instead, he had returned to the icy coldness of his first meeting.

Her heart thumped, and she didn't know why she felt so sour.

”Is there something at home?” he asked.

Su Zhi shook her head. ”It's fine.”

He nodded, ignoring her, and walked away.

Su Zhi's breathing became heavier. She tightened her grip and finally called out to him, ”General!” I want to say something! ”

He stopped and looked back at her. ”What are you trying to say?”

”I, I want to say …”

Seeing that she was in a difficult situation, Xiao Qian gestured for her to keep up. However, after thinking for a while, he seemed to be worried about something.

Greenwood immediately understood when he saw her. He whispered into Xiao Qian's ear, ”I just asked the housekeeper. The princess has gone back.”

Only then did Xiao Qian relax and bring Su Zhi into the mansion through the main entrance.

Everyone had witnessed Princess Anyang's methods of throwing a tantrum. If she were to cause a ruckus in the palace again, they would be annoyed by the empress dowager's nagging. It wouldn't be the best to avoid her left and right.

Xiao Qian directly brought Su Zhi to his own courtyard. This was also the first time that the servants had seen the Great General bringing the woman to the hospital, and they all speculated about her origins.

This was the first time a woman came into the courtyard, so the servants didn't dare to be negligent. They only saw the young lady as a guest. He quickly served the tea and fruit, and after a while, spread the cloth on the dishes.

Su Zhi knew that Xiao Qian definitely did not use his lunch. She stood to the side somewhat cautiously, afraid that her fearless thoughts would delay his meal.

Xiao Qian went to the inner room and changed out of his court uniform. He had changed into a dark blue common uniform. His expression was still as serious as before, without the slightest hint of loosening.

”Sit, let's eat first.”

Su Zhi had originally wanted to tell him that she had already eaten, but before she could explain it to the servants, she had brought over two pairs of chopsticks.

However, her appetite was really not that great. She barely clicked the two bowls of white rice in front of her. Facing a table full of delicate and tasty dishes, she was unable to muster up the slightest bit of excess appetite.

Xiao Qian helped her scoop up half a bowl of soup and handed it to her, calmly looking at her.

Su Zhi felt extremely awkward. He clearly hadn't ordered her to drink it, but how was she supposed to take back her uncontrollable hand?

Thus, she took the bowl and drank it all in one go, giving him a lot of face.

Xiao Qian, however, didn't think so. He thought she was thirsty, so he kindly helped her fill another bowl.

Su Zhi didn't know whether to laugh or cry. She hurriedly waved her hand and said, ”I'm not hungry. General, eat it yourself.”

”Unpalatable?”

”No, no, no. I'm not that hungry, I don't really want to eat it.”

Even though she tried her best to explain, Xiao Qian still helped her fill up a bowl with food.

Su Zhi could only lower her head and eat as much as she could, but it was very painful and she could not hold on much longer.

”All of you, leave.”

Thinking that she was being cautious, Xiao Qian affectionately dismissed the servants, leaving the two of them to eat in the room.

”I remember when we were in the barracks, your appetite wasn't so bad and you weren't feeling well?”

In the barracks? She looked up at him in disbelief.

Su Zhi was silent for a moment, then put down her chopsticks and said in a low voice, ”In my heart …” ”It really is uncomfortable.”

He raised his eyebrows and looked at her quizzically.

”I was the one who wronged the general, and you're still spouting nonsense, please forgive me.”

Xiao Qian put down his bowl and chopsticks and glanced at her. ”So the one you love is in trouble. It's reasonable for you to complain.”

The word 'beloved' was used extremely heavily.