Tianliangyuan

Chapter 132 Let me support the young ladies you bring back?

That evening, Xu Zhaozhao was leaning against the window, looking up at the moon.

I said I was admiring the moon, but I was actually thinking about something.

She believed that the Zhongwang and Jiang family had suffered such a great loss this time, and that they would quickly realize what was happening and try to get revenge.

Xu Zhaozhao is now thinking about what she would do if she were Prince Zhong or Grand Tutor Jiang.

The Prince of Zhong was somewhat better off, since at first glance this matter seemed to have nothing to do with him.

The Jiang family fared worse, as Jiang Wenhe was dismissed from his post as a result.

Xu Zhaozhao began to recall the plot, but because of her arrival, many parts of the plot had already deviated from their intended course.

For example, the second brother is about to marry Princess Anhe, which is something that didn't happen in the original storyline.

Of course, in Jiang Ning's previous life before her rebirth, it should have existed.

In this life, Jiang Ning finally entered the Prince Zhong's mansion as she wished, but unfortunately, her status was somewhat lacking.

The Jiang family has lost Jiang Yanhui, and now Jiang Wenhe has also been dismissed from his post. The Jiang family's power is not what it used to be. It is unknown whether they will choose to lie low or try to recover as soon as possible.

"who?"

Xu Zhaozhao's eyes suddenly narrowed, and she instinctively leaned towards the inside of the room.

But the next moment, her waist was still bound. Just as she was about to shout, she turned her head and met a familiar yet somewhat unfamiliar face.

"Three, Saburo?"

Xie Zheng grinned and said, "Not bad, it's rare to see a girl with such a wary mind."

Xu Zhaozhao rolled her eyes at him, then nudged him with her elbow and slipped out of his embrace.

"It seems Xie Sanlang doesn't usually have women on his left and right! I wonder how many beauties or confidantes he has by his side?"

Xie Zheng raised an eyebrow; his little wife's jealous look was quite cute.

“I don’t have any girls with me. I only have servants in my room, and there’s also a matron in the courtyard who does some needlework. If you don’t believe me, I can take you to the Xie residence to see for yourself.”

Xu Zhaozhao rolled her eyes at him again: "Who's going to check? Doesn't our Marquis's mansion have a main gate? If you, the famous Xie Sanlang, were to climb over walls and reach high places, people would think our Marquis's mansion had been broken into!"

Xie Zheng moved closer to her again: "Hmm, you flower thief!"

Xu Zhaozhao froze, then glared at him fiercely, and taking advantage of his unpreparedness, stomped down hard.

"Wow! I didn't realize you were so strong!"

Xu Zhaozhao couldn't be bothered to pay him any attention.

How did he become like this after only a few months apart?

She used to think Xie Zheng was a good man who was both scholarly and martial, but she never expected him to be such a rogue in private!

Actually, that statement was unfair to Xie Zheng.

In the army, Xie Zheng had the most contact with rough men, including some scoundrels who spoke without restraint.

Even if Xie Zheng is careful, after spending several years in the military camp, he will inevitably pick up some minor ailments.

For example, they might occasionally enjoy making a crude joke!

But this behavior only occurs when she is with close friends or family.

To put it bluntly, Xie Zheng had already considered Xu Zhaozhao as one of his own.

That's why I can be completely open and honest with her, doing whatever I want.

"Why aren't you at home at night? What are you doing here?"

Xie Zheng sat on the embroidered stool, wanting to take off his shoes and rub his feet.

But remembering that this was Xu Zhaozhao's boudoir, he forced himself to hold back.

"I came here to ask you for a favor."

"Can't we talk about it during the day? You should go back now. If you have something to discuss, come and visit me properly tomorrow. I will see you then."

Even though they are engaged, they can't do it so secretly. What kind of person would Xu Zhaozhao be if word got out?

Xie Zheng knew that his actions this time were too reckless, but he had no choice. He had to be on duty during the day and didn't have time to come out!

"Zhaozhao, I have to work tomorrow. If I really have something important to ask you, please have mercy and let me finish speaking, okay?"

Seeing his earnest expression and considering that he didn't seem like the kind of lecherous man, Xu Zhaozhao nodded.

"Good sister, it's like this. I brought back a few women from Jizhou this time. They have pitiful backgrounds and are not suitable to go out to find work and make a living. I was thinking if you could take them in here?"

Xu Zhaozhao's eyes widened. What did this person say?

He brought back a few girls, and now he's thinking of having her support him?

This guy must be out of his mind!

"Can you say that again?"

Xie Zheng could clearly sense that Xu Zhaozhao's tone was unpleasant, but he didn't know what he had said that offended her. So he repeated himself, adding at the end, "They are all poor people we rescued when we were suppressing bandits. Because they lost their virginity, they were rejected by their families. I could only try to bring them to the capital and give them a new identity, but I can't support them. What would people say if word got out!"

Xu Zhaozhao was initially quite angry, but after hearing the rest, she finally understood.

They really are pitiful.

"Did they return to Beijing with you?"

"Oh, they won't arrive in the capital for another two days. My second brother and I rode back faster, but they came back by carriage, so it was a bit slower."

Xu Zhaozhao nodded. It was just a matter of settling some women, which wasn't difficult. She just didn't know if these people had any other hidden stories.

How old are they?

"I didn't ask in detail, but they should all be young women in their teens or twenties. One of them had her face disfigured, and because of that, she couldn't go out for fear of scaring people."

Xu Zhaozhao glanced at him sideways: "Does my second brother know about this?"

He knew about the bandit suppression, but he didn't know about bringing these women to the capital.

Why did you keep it from my second brother?

"It wasn't that I was hiding it from him. It was mainly because these young women were all suicidal at the time, and I had no choice. I only agreed to help them find another way to make a living the night before I left. Later, we set off first, so we forgot about it."

How many days have we been in Beijing before you finally remembered?

You've already started your duties as a lieutenant general in the Imperial Guard, and only now do you realize you still have a few young ladies to support?

"Alright, I can give them a job, but I have to make this clear from the start: if I take care of them, these young ladies will be mine from now on. Whether they become law-abiding citizens or servants, I will not force them, but you cannot interfere."

"Don't worry, I definitely won't ask another question!"

Xu Zhaozhao was worried that Xie Zheng might have some unwanted romantic entanglements, and if he said anything out of turn, it would cause trouble.

Xie Zheng thought to himself, "Now that all this trouble is gone, how could I possibly ask another question?"

The two reached an agreement, and Xie Zheng finally resolved a troublesome matter.

"Aren't you leaving yet?"

Xie Zheng was taken aback for a moment, then stared at her face with a hint of greed: "Um, when I'm on leave, can I ask you to come out of the city with me?"

Xu Zhaozhao raised an eyebrow. What was this person's real purpose in sneaking into the Marquis's residence at night?

"Perfect timing, I can tell you about the love triangle between your second brother and that woman from Jizhou!"

Xu Zhaozhao's face instantly turned wary: Emotional entanglement?

Did her second brother cheat on her?