Daily life in the academy

Bai Zhi smiled. Her grandfather devoted himself to guarding the northern border, and he must be very pleased that the general's mansion was highly respected by the people. However, since she had affected Brother Yan's reputation to a certain extent, he probably wouldn't care about this matter... right?

Everyone in the teahouse knew that there was a war outside the city, but they did not look nervous at all, and their words were full of trust in the Northern Army soldiers. Bai Zhi sat for another half an hour and had a general understanding of the situation in Jiumen City. For example, many women in Jiumen City wanted to marry into the general's mansion, but there were no men of marriageable age in the mansion. For example, there was a merchant in the east of the city whose daughter was beautiful but had a fierce temper. Many people still came to propose marriage, but they were all driven out. Everyone bet that the young master of the Li family would be kicked out again today.

Bai Zhi beckoned the attendant to come closer, then asked curiously in a low voice, "Do you know what happened between the young master of the Li family and the merchant girl?"

"My dear, the young master of the Li family is the eldest son of the Li family, the richest family in Jiumen City. His name is Li Ming. A year ago, he was drinking and having fun at the Yipin Restaurant in the east of the city when he happened to see the young lady of the Liu family. He fell in love with her at first sight. The next day, after waking up, the young master sent people to investigate the whereabouts of the beautiful lady. Upon learning that she was the only daughter of the Liu family clothing shop in the east of the city, he immediately arranged to propose marriage. However... the young lady of the Liu family was not interested in the young master of the Li family and declined the marriage."

Bai Zhi asked in confusion, "I just heard that Young Master Li has been obsessed with her for a whole year. This Miss Liu is truly charming. I'm just a little curious. Young Master Li is so sincere, and a year is quite a long time, yet Miss Liu isn't moved at all?"

"That Young Master of the Li family..." the attendant shook his head and sighed, "He's certainly not very good-looking. And while he doesn't have a wife, he's already taken in ten concubines. Miss Liu Ying'er of the Liu family is only sixteen years old. Last year, the Li family tried to force her to marry them, and the matter even reached the General's residence. The General fined Master Li and Young Master Li twenty military sticks each, and warned them that if they resorted to forceful means again, he would not let them off lightly. That's how Liu Ying'er escaped."

Bai Zhi frowned slightly. "There's such a thing! Didn't they say there are other people proposing marriage to the Liu family? Isn't there anyone that Miss Liu would like?"

"Let's not talk about the others. Most of them just followed the trend and joined in the fun. There were even some people from the Li family who deliberately went there, just to make the Liu family uneasy."

"Okay, I understand." Bai Zhi's lips curled slightly, "I will definitely go meet this Young Master Li if I have the chance in the future."

"Miss... Actually..." The servant hesitated for a long time before finally speaking, "I am the cousin of the Liu family. I have watched Sister Ying'er grow up. She is not a fierce person, but she is forced to be so due to the current situation."

"So, when Li Ming wanted to force Liu Ying'er to marry him, it was you who informed the general on her behalf?"

"Yes, Miss." The servant secretly glanced at Bai Zhi and was relieved to see that she looked calm and showed no signs of anger.

Bai Zhi originally thought that he would take the opportunity to seek shelter for Liu Ying'er, but after waiting for a long time, he did not continue. He was a sensible man, and his words just now should be 80% credible.

This Young Master Li Ming has been remembered by her.

After noon, Bai Zhi had eaten and drunk her fill in the teahouse, so she took her people back to the general's mansion. At the end of the hour of Hai that day, when she fell asleep on the bed, General Bai and Yan Qingchen still had not returned.

At noon on the third day, Bai Zhi had just opened her eyes when the maid knocked on her door. "Miss, are you awake?"

Bai Zhi slowly sat up from the bed, "You're awake, come in."

Two maids pushed the door open and came in. While helping Bai Zhi wash and change clothes, they said, "Miss, the young master has arrived at the mansion and is waiting for you in the front yard."

"Master?" Bai Zhi spat out her mouthwash. "Mu Bailian is here?"

"Yes, my lady, the master asked the servants to help you wash up as soon as possible, saying that he can't wait to see you."

Bai Zhi hummed, her movements still unhurried. Based on her understanding of Mu Bailian, this boy was definitely going to take advantage of her.

After an incense stick of time, Bai Zhi reluctantly went to the front yard. Although this was not the first time she stood in front of Mu Bailian in women's clothing, it was the first time she appeared in front of Mu Bailian as a younger sister. She had imagined countless reactions of Mu Bailian in her mind, until she stood in front of him with a smile on her face... He didn't even recognize her, and there was even a hint of contempt in his eyes.

Mu Bailian took two steps back and said in a distant tone, "Miss, I have no intention of paying attention to you. Please respect yourself."

Bai Zhi took a deep breath, calmed the urge to curse, and said with a forced smile: "Mu Bailian, take a closer look at who I am."

Mu Bailian followed his instructions and carefully looked Baizhi up and down. After a long while, he asked uncertainly, "Could it be that you are my sister, Mu Baizhi, whom I have never met?"

Bai Zhi didn't know if he did it on purpose or if he genuinely didn't recognize her, but she couldn't control herself anymore and cursed, "Mu Bailian, were you frozen silly in the Northern Territory? You really can't recognize me? When Brother Yan and Grandfather come back, I'll have them find a doctor to heal your brain."

"Azhi..." Mu Bailian immediately lost his composure. He glanced around and saw that the servants and maids were all laughing secretly. He straightened his back and said in a serious tone, "I am your brother. Call me brother for me to hear."

Bai Zhi snorted coldly, "Didn't you just say you didn't recognize me? Why don't you continue pretending?"

Mu Bailian moved to Baizhi's side, tugged at her sleeve, and begged in a low voice: "Good Azhi, good sister, please give me some face and call me brother, so that I can have a good time."

"Why?" Bai Zhi turned her head away and didn't look at him.

Seeing that soft tactics weren't working, Mu Bailian started to complain, "You disguised yourself as a man and entered the academy to deceive me for a long time, and this matter hasn't been resolved yet. Later, I heard that something happened to you and I was heartbroken for a long time. How should this matter be resolved?"

"Also, you didn't tell me about this in your last letter. It was only when my uncle accidentally saw your signature that he mentioned it to me. I felt so bad about being kept in the dark..."

Mu Bailian didn't care about being laughed at by the servants. He opened his mouth to howl, but Bai Zhi quickly stopped him. He gritted his teeth and said, "Brother, my dear brother, you must have been very tired after traveling all the way. Why don't we move to the backyard to have breakfast and then have a good rest?"

Facing Bai Zhi's threatening eyes, and finally hearing Bai Zhi calling him brother as he wished, Mu Bailian nodded with satisfaction.

After Bai Zhi confirmed that he would not say anything more, she released her hand that was covering his mouth and pulled him towards the backyard.

The attendants and maids following behind the two men murmured quietly, "I heard that the young lady was found later. I didn't expect that the young lady and the young master had such a good relationship."

"After all, blood is thicker than water. I heard they are twins. I heard twins are closer than other siblings."

"Shh, keep your voice down, or the masters might hear you."