Rebirth: Find a General as Your Backer

Chapter 289 I was thinking of asking you all, is there anyone you like?

In the dead of winter, the biting north wind howled and swept through the palace, making the doors and windows creak.

Inside, the stove burned brightly, the orange glow of the embers illuminating Su Lianxue's beautiful face. She wore a brocade robe embroidered with plum blossoms braving the snow, her figure light and graceful, her face beaming with an irrepressible smile. She glanced at the doorway every now and then, eagerly awaiting His Highness's return.

Looking at her mistress's appearance, the maid He Qin shook her head helplessly and affectionately. Her mistress was very happy today, thinking about His Highness. She usually went to bed early, but she was still in very good spirits.

He Qin was considerate. Since her mistress was in such a good mood, she might as well keep her company. She said softly, "Mistress, haven't you been saying you wanted to embroider something for His Highness? Have you decided what to embroider?"

Upon hearing this, Su Lianxue instantly snapped back to reality, raised her hand and lightly patted her forehead, her expression showing a hint of self-satisfaction. Indeed, she had been saying for days that she wanted to embroider something for His Highness as a token of her affection, but she hadn't even started.

She sighed softly, shook her head gently, and said with a hint of frustration, "Not yet."

Then her eyes lit up as if she had thought of a good idea, and she said, "My half-sister has been in the mansion these past few days. Her embroidery skills are exquisite. Why don't I go and ask her tomorrow? Perhaps I can get some good advice." Seeing that her mistress already had a plan, He Qin didn't say anything more and just stood quietly to the side.

At this moment, He Qin seemed to recall something amusing, and with a slight smile, she recounted how she had delivered food to Young Master Xue on behalf of Miss Li during the day.

Xiao Tao, who was idly fiddling with the hem of her clothes, suddenly lit up when she heard the word "food." She rushed over to He Qin and asked eagerly, "Sister He, have you tried it? Is it good?"

He Qin couldn't help but laugh at Xiao Tao's greedy look. She gently tapped Xiao Tao's forehead and scolded her with a smile, "What nonsense are you talking about! This was specially given to Young Master Xue by Miss Li. How could I just taste it?"

Xiao Tao stuck out her tongue and said with longing, "If I have the chance, I really want to try it."

Looking at Xiao Tao's adorable, greedy appearance, Su Lianxue couldn't help but laugh and teased, "Why don't you go ask Miss Li if she'd be willing to share some with you?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Tao felt a little embarrassed and scratched her head, saying, "After coming to the capital, I discovered that there are so many delicious foods in the world. I don't know why, but I really want to try anything I haven't eaten before."

As everyone was laughing, Xiaomei picked up a pastry from the table and quickly stuffed it into Xiaotao's mouth. Xiaotao's cheeks puffed out from this sudden action, making her look extremely funny, which caused everyone to burst into laughter, and the room was filled with a joyful atmosphere.

Looking at the lively scene before her, Su Lianxue felt a surge of happiness. Her gaze swept over the group of maids, and a thoughtful expression gradually crept onto her smile.

Xiao Tao now has someone she likes, but Xiao Mei, He Qin, and Ling Ling are all still single. She secretly thought to herself that she had to work harder to find them good partners.

Xiao Mei and Ling Ling were fine, but when Su Lianxue thought about He Qin's past, a sense of worry arose in her heart.

He Qin had told her about those sad things. After experiencing such a change, how easy is it to fall in love with someone again? Thinking of this, Su Lianxue couldn't help but sigh softly.

Although the sigh was soft, it was keenly caught by Zhou Qi, who was standing nearby.

Zhou Qi, being a martial artist, had excellent hearing. She looked at her master with concern, her eyes filled with worry.

Su Lianxue noticed Zhou Qi's gaze, returned a gentle smile, and explained, "Seeing that you all have someone you like makes me truly happy. But Xiaomei, He Qin, and Lingling, I was thinking of asking you if you have someone you like?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the lively chatter fell silent. Xiao Mei, He Qin, and Ling Ling were taken aback by their master's sudden call to name and were momentarily at a loss for what to do.

He Qin was the first to come to her senses, but her smiling face instantly dimmed.

Seeing this, Su Lianxue inwardly cried out in alarm, realizing she had said the wrong thing and touched on He Qin's painful memories. She quickly took He Qin's hand and said apologetically, "I'm sorry, it's my fault for reminding you of those unhappy things. But the past is the past, we have to try to look forward, maybe if we try to accept everything new, the days ahead will be very different."

Zhou Qi chimed in, "Yes, He Qin, why don't you give it a try? Just like me, I used to only think about following His Highness to fight on the battlefield. I never imagined that one day I would come to the capital and be with a young master from a noble family."

She had thought she wouldn't gain the approval of the noble families, but after following His Highness and the Princess, many things went smoothly.

I just hope you can forget the past and be happy again. After all, everyone who loves you wants you to be happy.

He Qin was deeply moved as she listened to everyone's words, but when she thought of the past, she felt a bitter taste in her mouth.

She lowered her head slightly, her voice choked with emotion: "I know you all mean well, but I just can't forget it. I must find out the truth, otherwise, I'll never get over this in my heart."

Su Lianxue felt the slight trembling in He Qin's hand and couldn't help but increase the pressure on her hand, as if she wanted to use her own strength to give her courage.

He Qin took a deep breath, trying to compose herself, and turned to look at Xiao Mei, attempting to change the subject: "Xiao Mei, what about you? Have you found someone you like?"

Su Lianxue understood He Qin's intention, so she stopped asking and followed up with her words: "Xiao Mei, look, Xiao Tao has found a home. If you haven't, I'll have to find one for you."

As he spoke, he feigned a serious expression.

Xiaomei, being an unmarried young woman, blushed instantly when the topic of marriage came up, and shyly called out, "Your Highness..."

He Qin smiled and smoothed things over, saying, "Being able to follow the Princess is a blessing we've accumulated over several lifetimes. As for finding a partner, it all depends on fate. But Xiao Mei and Ling Ling, you're still young. If you haven't met someone you like yet, the people the Princess introduces to you will definitely be good."

Ling Ling is simple-minded and doesn't talk much. She focuses all her attention on martial arts training and has no interest in romantic relationships.

Hearing what everyone said, she said earnestly, "I just want to stay with the princess. I feel great having you all with me. My brother has found someone else now, so he's not lonely anymore. I'm perfectly comfortable on my own."

Everyone knew that Lingling's words came from the heart, so they didn't press her further.

All eyes fell on Xiaomei.