C42 (2/2)
They had always been gentle and weak, but the last time they were bullied, they could only cry, and could only let Zhou Leping help her vent her anger. Now, they had actually learnt to fight, and looking at their fierce and ruthless faces, they were truly worthy to be in the family of generals.
Zhu Guanliang bowed and replied, ”I didn't see anything today.”
Zhou Lean tidied up his hair and clothes, then turned to look at the shopkeeper, ”You know what I mean, right?”
The shopkeeper was shocked by the scene and hurriedly nodded. ”I know, I know.”
It was as if this was the true appearance of Third Miss Zhou.
Zhou Lean told maidservant to keep the bracelet well, and touched his face when he passed by Zhu Guanliang, ”Just now, I got a slap on the face, and it hurt a lot. I have to trouble Dr Zhu to come back with me to take a look, don't leave any marks.”
Zhu Guanliang replied, ”Yes.”
Zhou Lean invited Zhu Guanliang onto the carriage as well. Inside the cramped space, the two sat facing each other. Zhou Lean glanced at Zhu Guanliang and suddenly asked while smiling, ”What does Dr Zhu think of me?”
That smile was gentle and cute, and it was even a bit dazzling.
He said, ”Third Miss is extremely intelligent, gentle and lively. He is a person worthy of being loved by others.”
”Honest?”
”Word for word.”
At least on the surface.
”Then what do you think my sister is?”
”General …” He hesitated for a moment, then said, ”You are truly brave and good in battle. You are righteous and loyal, but …”
Stupid!
”And broad-minded.”
When praising her, he didn't hesitate at all. When praising Zhou Leping, he even thought about it.
The former was a practiced form of flattery, while the latter was a genuine flattering.
Zhou Lean stopped smiling, his expression was solemn and serious, he asked again: ”Then, what do you think are the chances of me being selected?”
”Third Miss was born into a family of generals, and was a loyal subject and good general. Furthermore, the general has rendered meritorious service to the Chief General, and his family is illustrious, so he has an advantage over the previous Miss Lin.”
Zhou Lean liked hearing that, ”How do you know?”
”Miss Lin is the daughter of the president of the Supreme Court, and is related to the empress by a cousin. The Grand Pavilion has made Lin Jing his uncle, and the Lin Family already has a daughter. If they are given the title of Noble Consort, then only the Lin Family will be left with one woman, which is taboo to become a Sovereign. As such, if the Lin Family were to choose a woman to enter the palace again, it would be impossible for her to be a Noble Consort.”
”Then what if I become the Noble Consort?”
Zhu Guanliang said with complete certainty, ”Third Miss being the Noble Consort is bound to be the trend.”
The Lin Family could not be allowed to only hold up their Zhou Family.
Using a knife to kill someone was also the way of the Lord.
Zhou Lean's face revealed a faint smile, ”But my sister might not think that.”
Zhou Leping indeed did not think that way, as she was extremely opposed to Zhou Lean participating in the talent show.