Adhere to the gentleman's principles

Chapter 110: Unwilling to Hide

At the mansion, Li Ziyan was waiting for Zhao Junning to come home. Zhao Junning was looking out the window in the carriage. When they arrived at Li's mansion, she got off the carriage and went in.

"Miss, is there any good news that you bought so many delicious foods today?" asked Gancao.

Zhao Junning nodded: "Yes."

Li Ziyan ran out of the house when he heard Zhao Junning's voice. Zhao Junning saw Li Ziyan, and Li Ziyan smiled and said, "You're back."

Zhao Junning nodded: "Well, have you eaten?" Li Ziyan shook his head. Zhao Junning said: "It's a good time for us to eat together. I bought some food at Jiuxianglou." Then he told Mo Yu to put the dishes on the cafeteria table.

After sitting down, Li Ziyan looked at the table full of delicious food: "So many delicious foods." Zhao Junning poured two glasses of wine, one for Li Ziyan and one for himself: "Today you are officially promoted, you should celebrate, Minister."

After hearing this, Li Ziyan took the wine and said, "Thank you, Mr. Zhao, for your congratulations." The two of them clinked glasses and drank.

After drinking the wine, Li Ziyan stared at Zhao Junning and said slowly: "Junning, there is something I have always wanted to discuss with you." His voice was slightly low, and seemed to carry a hint of uneasiness.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Junning turned to look at Li Ziyan, her eyes revealing a questioning look: "Oh? What is so important that you need to discuss it with me?" Her tone was calm, but a ripple arose in her heart.

Li Ziyan hesitated for a moment, then mustered up the courage to say, "Your Majesty has decided to send Jun Hao to Liangzhou to fight against foreign enemies, and to go to war with Shangguan Kou." After saying that, he secretly observed Zhao Junning's reaction.

Hearing this news, Zhao Junning's face instantly became solemn, but she quickly regained her composure. She took a deep breath and looked at Li Ziyan, waiting for him to explain further.

Li Ziyan went on to say: "Actually, it was the prince who first suggested that my father-in-law go. I hurriedly spoke out to dissuade him, but my uncle stepped forward to help me out and recommended Jun Hao to go to the battle in place of my father-in-law." His words revealed his gratitude to his uncle.

Zhao Junning smiled slightly, as if she understood the whole story. She asked softly, "So, are you worried that I will be angry after I know about this?" Li Ziyan nodded silently, indicating his agreement.

Zhao Junning thought for a moment and asked again: "Then, if that's the case, why did you choose to tell me at this moment? And in this way?"

Li Ziyan's body trembled slightly, and he whispered, "I really don't want to hide anything from you. After all, Jun Hao is your brother, and I'm worried that you will be dissatisfied after learning about this. However, if I don't tell you, when you learn the truth from other channels in the future, I'm afraid it will make you even more angry.

Seeing that you are in a good mood today, I think if I tell you now, maybe you won't be as angry as if I kept it from you." His eyes were full of earnestness and worry, as if he hoped to get Zhao Junning's understanding and forgiveness. As Li Ziyan spoke, his voice became much softer and his neck shrank.

Zhao Junning couldn't help but laugh after hearing this. Li Ziyan asked, "What are you laughing at?"

Zhao Junning held Li Ziyan's face and said, "My dear, I now feel that if you are younger than me, you don't have to be my husband. Being my brother is also good. It's nice to have such a lovely brother."

After hearing this, Li Ziyan's face darkened and he pushed her hand away: "Don't even think about it. I can only be older than you, and I can only be your husband, not your brother."

Then he leaned closer to Zhao Junning and asked, "Do I get a reward for my promotion today?"

Zhao Junning looked at Li Ziyan: "What reward does Lord Li want?"

Li Ziyan leaned close to Zhao Junning's ear and said, "Let's make a doll!" Zhao Junning felt a little embarrassed and changed the subject: "Fuling, you guys come and eat too."

Li Ziyan showed a watery look like a puppy craving for food. Zhao Junning couldn't help but smile and leaned close to Li Ziyan's ear: "It really can't be done today. I... have my period."

Li Ziyan paused after hearing this, and although he felt a little disappointed, he was quickly made up for by Zhao Junning. Zhao Junning gave Li Ziyan a kiss on the cheek like a dragonfly touching the water. Poria cocos, licorice, Mo Yu Feizhou understood the sign and lowered their heads to look at their respective bowls.

After being kissed, Li Ziyan touched the place where Zhao Junning kissed him and smiled foolishly for a long time. Zhao Junning was also a little shy and tried to hide her shyness by eating.