Zhang Shou was in a very good mood after getting a large sum of money, and the person he blackmailed was the eldest prince whom Zhu Ying despised, and who had used words to make things difficult for him in Qingning Palace, and then he threw a difficult little guy to someone else. Especially tomorrow was a rare day off, and he could finally change his brain that was numb from teaching, and he felt even more relaxed.
And when he walked out of the Xiao family's gate, he happened to see the beautiful figure in a jade-colored dress under a pomegranate red cloak jumping off the horse, and he felt even better. This kind of bright red with light colors is something that no one can resist, and only a young lady like Zhu Ying would wear it unscrupulously.
Just as he was looking at people with a smile, Zhu Ying had already rushed to him with brisk steps and showed a big smile: "A Shou, great news, a great victory! Just now, Dad sent someone to report back to the capital with a fast horse, saying that my eldest brother destroyed the base camp of those bandits that made firearms, and also brought back three tribes that requested to be naturalized!"
Although he was still hoping that Zhu Tingfang would come back soon, Zhang Shou couldn't help but take a deep breath when he heard such good news. He then said in surprise, "Before, there were rumors that your eldest brother lost the battle and his whereabouts were unknown. Could it be that your father was deliberately creating confusion?"
"Although I really want to say that this is true, I actually don't know what's going on." Zhu Ying's bright smile suddenly disappeared, replaced by depression and annoyance. "God knows what my father is thinking. He never tells me those big things. My eldest brother is the same. He always treats me like an ignorant child!"
At this point, she herself began to feel somewhat suspicious: "When Dad sent back the news, he said that my eldest brother's vanguard army suffered heavy casualties... He shouldn't have lied about such a defeat. Moreover, the Northern Tartars had worked so hard to get those craftsmen and methods of making firearms from our Ming Dynasty, how could they be raided so easily by my eldest brother? This doesn't seem right!"
"If you can't figure it out, don't think about it."
Zhang Shou comforted her habitually, and when he saw Zhu Ying glaring at him angrily, as if to say, "How dare you look down on me?", he smiled and said, "Because I can't figure it out either. In war, bystanders will only get in the way if they point fingers. Most people don't understand. So we shouldn't learn from those laymen in the court who pretend to know everything. We should just concentrate on cheering for your father and your elder brother!"
Zhu Ying was immediately delighted by Zhang Shou's words, and the corners of her mouth curled up unconsciously: "Ah Shou, why are you so good at talking? I am happy every time I hear you talk! Do you know that when the news came today, I happened to meet Yongping who was hosting the Yuehua Tower Literary Gathering, and I also met a pretentious talent on the way."
As she spoke, she sneered, and imitated their contemptuous tone and raised her head and said, "There are not many cases of generals killing innocent people to claim credit, covering up their mistakes, and turning defeat into victory. Maybe he killed a few herdsmen again and then pretended to be a military achievement!"
At this point, Zhu Ying was so angry that she immediately said angrily: "I was so angry that I whipped that foul-mouthed guy and made him run all over the street! Are my father and elder brother that kind of people? My father killed those scum who took credit for killing innocent people, and my elder brother often told me that a real man should expand the territory and protect the peace of the area, and he must never whitewash his mistakes!"