Spring Courtyard Forbidden Pet

Princess Meng Qianru of Pingyang, in Ye Zhen's previous life, she had only seen her from afar surrounded by people on the wedding day of Li Xuan and Ye Xue. Every subject of the Great Zhou knew her, and could even be described as loved.

If the noble ladies of the aristocratic families were like shining pearls, then she was like the bright moon in the sky. In front of her, any other woman could only be a foil.

The Meng family is full of loyal and brave people. More than ten years ago, her father and brothers all died in the battle of Fenghui Gorge. She was only ten years old at that time and was abducted by barbarians. Everyone thought she would never come back, but unexpectedly, she walked back to the territory of Da Zhou barefoot carrying a bloody head, in the ice and snow, and she just came back like that.

General Meng entrusted his son to the care of the emperor, who personally sent someone to bring her back to the capital. He made an exception and conferred her the title of Princess Pingyang on her and raised her by the empress's side.

However, Meng Qianru fell ill due to missing her relatives. She did not want to enjoy wealth and luxury by stepping on the corpses of her blood relatives, so she asked to follow Li Xuan'an, her biological mother, to practice Taoism outside, and used much of her salary and rewards to help the people.

Compared with her, Ye Zhen felt that her past life was worthless.

But when Ye Zhen saw that the cup of tea she was holding was at just the right temperature, as if Li Xuan had prepared it long ago, she felt an indescribable feeling in her heart.

Meng Qianru heard him say that he didn't like agarwood, and paused for a moment, "The Taoist priest said that it would rain in early April. I guess he was afraid that you would feel unwell, so he asked me to bring agarwood back."

"Your health is the most important thing. Whether you like it or not can be discussed later."

Meng Qianru's tone was as calm as water, and anyone who listened to it would feel calm. Whatever she said would not annoy others.

Li Xuan didn't say anything, his eyes looked at Ye Zhen outside the screen.

Meng Qianru put down the teacup, "Is this Miss Ye Er? People in and outside the capital have been talking about her for a while now, and both the two governments seem to be uneasy."

Although there was no mockery in her voice, there was a hint of warning from a superior. Ye Zhen frowned and said, "It was General Feihu who betrayed me first. I am the one who helped them to be together."

She lowered her head, neither humble nor arrogant.

Meng Qianru then turned her head and looked at her for a while, then smiled slightly, "Second Miss Ye is really different. No wonder Second Master wants to protect you."

Ye Zhen didn’t know how to respond to this.

Could it be that Princess Pingyang knew about Li Xuan'an's help to her before? Did he say that?

Li Xuan said, "Brother, you have betrayed me. Even if it is for the reputation of the Marquisate, I cannot turn a blind eye to it."

He looked indifferent, as if he was doing it helplessly.

Ye Zhen felt empty inside when she heard this, as if she was out of touch with the ground. She even felt a little breathless when she looked at the smoky green figure for a second longer. But she had clearly used this reason to persuade herself not to think too much before, so why did she feel disappointed when she heard him say it?

Meng Qianru said, "This is the first time I hear you think about the Marquis' Mansion."

Li Xuan replied coldly, "Everyone else can see it clearly, I didn't expect the princess to ask this."

Meng Qianru's smile paused for a moment, but she didn't feel embarrassed. She turned and instructed Ye Zhen, "Go in and sew it. There are only seven stitches left. Don't let the Second Master down for his kindness to you."

Ye Zhen was led by a maid into the inner room from the other side. Prince Yu's wet nurse went to the compartment to change clothes. She was quite comfortable and could take care of her stitches carefully while listening to Meng Qianru and Li Xuan'an talking outside.

"When will the Second Master leave Beijing? Will he go back to the mountain directly or settle down in Chunyang Palace first?" Meng Qianru's voice was soft but powerful, and it could be heard that she and Li Xuan'an were very familiar with each other.

Li Xuan said, "There are things in Beijing that have not been dealt with yet."

"The flood in the south has been brought under control, and all follow-up matters have been arranged. Otherwise, His Majesty would not have urged you to come to the Spring Festival Banquet to relax."

"Is there anything else that can stop you?" Meng Qianru glanced at the inner room intentionally or unintentionally, "I remember that the Second Master doesn't like to stay in the capital all the time."

Li Xuan leaned back in his chair, looking a little tired, and gently closed his eyes, "Private matter."

Meng Qianru just picked up the teacup and put it down again. Her long eyelashes cast a row of shadows on her eyelids. She laughed at herself and said, "I am abrupt, please don't blame me, Second Master."

Li Xuan didn't care about the disappointment in her eyes. "The magnolias are blooming beautifully outside. It's rare for the princess to come here. Why don't you go and take a look?"

"Second Master, are you finding me annoying?"

Meng Qianru subconsciously glanced at Ye Zhen in the middle of her eyes and heard him say, "I have something to tell her."

Ye Zhen nearly got her hand pricked by the needle. From the tone of voice, she inexplicably felt that the Second Master was looking for trouble?

After Meng Qianru went out, she chatted and laughed with several ladies in the corridor, making the room seem even quieter.

Li Xuan waited for a long time but she didn't come out, so he asked suddenly, "Do you want me to teach Second Miss how to sew?"

Ye Zhen's hands trembled as she adjusted the forehead band, as if the warmth he left on the back of her hands had not yet dissipated. She arranged the needlework neatly, slowly breathed a sigh of relief, and stood a few steps away from Li Xuan, "Second Master, what do you want?"

Li Xuan looked at her for a while and said, "Don't wear this dress outside again."

Ye Zhen was confused, "Why?"

Li Xuan frowned, "It's easy to get into trouble."

If someone else said this, Ye Zhen would slap him in the face without hesitation.

"One more thing." Li Xuan took another step forward. Before Ye Zhen could step back, he grabbed her by the back of her collar. "Wear more clothes with high collars when you go out in the future."

Ye Zhen shrank her shoulders, not daring to move. "What are you doing?"

Li Xu'an said confidently, "I will help you save your life."

Ye Zhen:?

"I have already broken off the engagement with the general. Second Master has helped the Marquis's residence many times and saved its reputation. From now on..."

Li Xuan interrupted her midway through her words, "Does your foot no longer hurt?"

Ye Zhen choked up. How could she have forgotten this? But now that she had said this, if she regretted it immediately, it would seem that she was taking advantage of him. "Jing Lan's foot has been broken for so many years, it will take a while for it to heal. From now on, I will be like everyone else, waiting for Second Master's monthly consultation and lining up early."

Li Xuan'an's eyes were filled with "You are really courageous", but he gave her a way out, "Dean Ye saved my mother's life in his early years. My father and I have always remembered this kindness."

"The feud between you and your brother has nothing to do with me. If you don't become my sister-in-law, can we no longer have any contact?"

Ye Zhen felt guilty about what he said, and said hurriedly, "No, it's just that the Second Master is busy on weekdays, and I'm worried that I'll cause Second Master to be talked about."

Li Xu'an's eyes were filled with coldness, "I've already told you that as a Taoist priest, I don't want fame."

"You broke off the engagement with your brother at all costs. If you hadn't saved Prince Yu's nurse's life, you would have been sent to the suburbs by your father to hide."

Ye Zhen knew that what he said was all true, so she pursed her lips and said nothing.

"However, I know that you are capable of protecting yourself even if you are outside, but as long as your brother is in Madam Ye's hands, you will be threatened by her."

Li Xuan'an's expression was gentle, without any intention, "Leave your brother's old illness to me."

He seriously helped Ye Zhen fix her collar, wishing he could sew the collar shut.

If Ye Zhen lowered her head, her chin would touch his hand. If she raised her head slightly, she would meet his eyes. Her voice was very tense, "Thank you very much, Second Master."

"I wonder how Ye Zhen can repay Second Master's kindness?" She raised her eyelashes, wanting to thank him sincerely.

Since he doesn't like agarwood, why not ask him what he likes.

Li Xuan finally stepped back a few steps to let her catch her breath, and said stiffly, "You owe it to me. You don't have to pay it back now."

Ye Zhen: “?”

At this time, a woman outside screamed, "Someone fell into the water!"

"I don't know how Miss Dong and Miss Fang got into a fight and ended up both falling into the water."

Ye Zhen's face suddenly changed and she turned and left.

Li Xuan followed up and said, "Go around the pine and bamboo forest in the southwest. It will be beneficial for you."

Ye Zhen didn't even bother to respond and walked out of the yard like the wind. The faint sweet fragrance from the back of her neck was still lingering in Li Xuan'an's palm. He clenched his fist tightly, as if he could keep it in.

There was also some envy in his eyes, "When will you be so anxious about me?"

That way, I’ll have a bond in this world.