The little sister is a troublemaker

Chapter 152 Kissing and Kissing

Lin Xuelan felt bitter, "I know your second uncle has already said he wanted to cancel the engagement, but it was me... I didn't want to. It's not that I have to pester him, it's just... I just want a result so that I can give up."

Li Mulan saw that she misunderstood, and hurriedly explained, "No, Aunt Lin misunderstood. The reason why the engagement was cancelled was because Second Uncle thought that they would never have the chance to return to Kyoto in their lifetime, and he didn't want to burden Aunt, so he reluctantly cancelled the engagement. He didn't mean it, and Second Uncle himself was also in pain. If he didn't have a family to take care of, he probably wouldn't have been able to hold on for so many years. When he returned to Beijing this time, he learned that Aunt Lin had been waiting for him for so many years and had not married anyone else, and he knew he couldn't back down. He made up his mind to ask Aunt Lin for forgiveness this time and marry you."

After hearing this, Lin Xuelan's cheeks turned red again unconsciously, "Is this... true? He doesn't want to cancel the engagement?"

"My second uncle never wanted to cancel the engagement. His actions back then were out of helplessness, and his original intention was not to burden my aunt."

"I never felt like a burden, how could he think so?"

"Oh, men can be stupid sometimes, so please bear with me, auntie."

"Puchi," Lin Xuelan couldn't help laughing out loud, "Lan'er, what you say is really interesting, but why did I hear that when you were in exile... then... what's going on?"

Li Mulan briefly recounted the story of how she was rescued by her master after being washed away by the flood. She had told this story countless times, and she repeated it without any emotion.

"I didn't expect that Lan'er, at such a young age, has experienced so many things. It's really fate that plays tricks on people."

"Fortunately, the result is good, no matter how hard the process was."

Lin Xuelan smiled gently, "Yes, if the result is good, it doesn't matter how hard the process is." This is a double entendre, referring to both Li Mulan and herself. Does that man really want to marry her?

Seeing that she still had something she didn't understand, Li Mulan continued to speak for her second uncle, "During the past few days since I came back, my second uncle has been in charge of all the big and small things in the family. Aunt should have heard that my grandfather has been reinstated, and my father and third uncle have also found a place to go. Only my second uncle...ah."

Lin Xuelan said anxiously, "I don't mind."

Realizing that he was too excited, he quickly calmed down and said, "I mean, whether he is a poor man or a nobleman, I don't mind. What I like is always the person. As long as it's him, it's fine."

Li Mulan was so happy that she was on a whim. She saw such pure love in the world. Second uncle, you got a great bargain.

"I understand what my aunt means. Second Uncle...he always has plans for his own affairs. However, when I go back, I will urge him to apologize to you and make sure you are satisfied."

"Don't, don't rush him," Lin Xuelan was very considerate of Li Xun, "He must be very busy now. It won't be too late to come and find me when he's done."

Li Mulan shook her head helplessly. This silly girl, it's not good to be too considerate of the other person, even if that person is her second uncle. Oh, it seems that she has to help, otherwise when will she have a second aunt?

"Don't worry, Auntie. Lan'er knows what's going on."

The meal was a great success for both the host and the guests. Lin Xuelan wanted to pay the bill, but was told that the girl did not have to pay for meals at Lanyue Tower. She then took back the banknote awkwardly.

Before leaving, Lin Xuelan even made an appointment with Li Mulan to go to the temple outside the city to burn incense together three days later. Li Mulan thought that she had nothing to do, so she agreed and took all the sisters with her and treated it as an outing.

*

Imperial Palace, Imperial Study Room.

"Your Majesty, I am truly heartbroken. Lord Zhang has worked diligently and conscientiously for the Great Chu for so many years. Even if he has no merits, he has worked hard. How could he be dismissed from his post and imprisoned for three months just because of such a trumped-up charge? This... isn't too much? It must have hurt so many of my old ministers' hearts." Xu Tian came to the imperial study after retiring from court, with a belly full of resentment but nowhere to vent.

"It's just a temporary dismissal. Once this storm has passed, I'll find a reason to release him." Chu Jie's face showed no emotion, but he was actually very impatient.

"How long do we have to wait? You saw it in the court today. There is no evidence at all. Besides, how important is the imperial examination? Although Li Cong has returned to the court, he has not been involved in government affairs for many years. It is inevitable that he will be negligent. Isn't it too hasty to hand over such an important matter to him? We have so many ministers in the Great Chu, is there no one who is useful? If it really doesn't work, Zhang Zheng's deputy has been with him for many years and is used to doing things. Why can't he handle it on his behalf?"

"I have no other choice. My grandfather also saw what happened in the court today. What do you think I should do?"

It would be fine if we didn't mention this. As soon as Xu Tian mentioned this, his face became even uglier. A hint of viciousness flashed in his eyes. "Today's events are indeed strange. Doesn't the emperor find it strange? Those censors and inspectors who usually never say a word are all acting like they've taken the wrong medicine. They're all trying to accuse Zhang Zheng. If they say there's no one behind the scenes directing them, who would believe it?"

Chu Jie naturally understood the hidden meaning of his words, but he just didn't respond. He looked at him with a puzzled look, as if he didn't understand anything.

Xu Tian cursed him inwardly for being an idiot, and then made his words clearer, "Did the Regent say anything to the Emperor recently?"

Chu Jie held his chin with both hands, with an innocent look on his face, "Yes, I have said a lot, asking me to handle the disaster relief as soon as possible. Grandfather, how is the matter going? The emperor's uncle is always urging me."

Xu Tian had no choice but to comfort her, "The relief grain is almost arriving at the disaster area. Don't worry, Grandfather will definitely handle this matter beautifully for you, so that the Regent King will not be able to find fault with you again."

Chu Jie nodded, "That's good. Once this is done, my cousin's matter should be put on the agenda."

Xu Tian's eyes lit up when he heard this. "Yes, the regent is extremely brave and is the god of war of our Great Chu, but he is already 25 years old and still has no wife. Wouldn't other countries laugh at him if this were spread out? Your cousin Pingting is also a famous talented woman in Kyoto, and her appearance is even more outstanding. She is a perfect match for the prince. We can be considered as a close relationship."

"Grandfather is right. The emperor's uncle is indeed not young anymore. It's time for him to get married."

"Who said it wasn't? Okay, Grandfather, I'll send someone to check on the progress of the disaster relief when I get back. I'll be the first to report as soon as there's any new information."

"Thank you for your hard work, Grandpa."

Xu Tian patted the little emperor's shoulder lovingly, "We are all family, so why bother talking about hard work?"

Chu Jie's eyes flickered slightly, and he said nothing more. After the person left, his eyes instantly turned cold, "Xiao Linzi."

"I am here, what are your commands, Your Majesty?"

"Get ready, we're leaving the palace."

Xiao Linzi hesitated for a moment, "...Yes."