The wonderful life of modern women in ancient times

Chapter 470: The Fool Blinded by Emotions

The ladies were not polite and asked the maids behind them to take the gifts. They thanked them, pulled Zhao Ting'er to sit down, and started chatting enthusiastically.

"Ting'er, we heard that General Cao personally went to buy food for you last night. You are so lucky that the general treats you so well."

The wife of Marquis Jingbei patted Zhao Tinger's hand and said with envy that although her lord the marquis treated her with respect, he had never done these things for her personally.

"Not only yesterday, it is said that this morning, the old general personally lined up to buy bird's nest for Ting'er. The whole city is talking about it, and the sisters are almost envious."

"Sister Ting'er, I'm so upset. No, you have to treat us to lunch today. I must have a good meal with you, and then I will feel relieved!"

"That's right, that's right. We want to have a big meal. Let's go to the restaurant that General Cao went to last night. It just so happens that we both like the dishes there."

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The ladies talked at once and made the decision, then stared at Zhao Ting'er, not allowing her to refuse.

"Okay, okay, I'll host you today. Thank you sisters for your concern for me."

How could Zhao Ting'er refuse? She said with a smile.

After saying that, he told Madam Zhao to go to the restaurant to book a private room and ask the shopkeeper to prepare all their signature dishes.

After giving the instructions, Zhao Ting'er drank tea, listened to opera and had a pleasant chat with the ladies.

After a long time, Zhao Ting'er looked up at the sky outside the window, smiled and said to the ladies: "It's getting late, let's go have lunch!"

"Let's go. Ting'er hasn't been out of the house for a long time. Let's just walk over there. There are a few good shops newly opened on this street. Let's introduce them to Ting'er."

Madam Jingbei Hou stood up and said to the other ladies.

"Just listen to sister, let's go for a walk with sister Ting'er."

So, a few of them walked towards the restaurant while chatting and laughing.

The restaurant was in a great location, not far from the teahouse of Lady Jingbei Hou, so they arrived there quickly.

"Hey! You are all distinguished guests. Ladies, please come in! Please go to the second floor room. I will ask someone to serve the food right away."

The shopkeeper had a very good eye. When he saw Zhao Ting'er and the others, his eyes lit up. He walked out of the restaurant quickly and greeted them warmly.

"This dish must include the ones that General Cao bought for Sister Ting'er yesterday!"

A younger lady joked with a smile.

"Yes, yes, everything is ready!"

The shopkeeper personally took a few ladies upstairs and replied with a smile.

The waiter brought the dishes very quickly. Several guards were standing outside the wing, while maids and old women were serving inside. The ladies enjoyed the meal very much. During the meal, everyone talked about General Cao's thoughtfulness. Zhao Ting'er was very happy and no longer had any doubts about General Cao. She even liked the guards who were protecting her much better.

In the following days, although General Cao was busy with official duties and had little time to spend with Zhao Ting'er, he would give her some small surprises from time to time, and the relationship between the couple seemed better than ever.

"Madam, Miss Hongmei has finished making her dress and is seeking an audience outside."

On this day, Zhao Ting'er was holding the wild flowers sent by General Cao and happily putting them to her nose and sniffing them, when the magpie walked into the hall and reported.

"Invite her in quickly."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Ting'er carefully placed the bouquet into a valuable porcelain vase, then sat upright on a chair and gave instructions.

The magpie took the order and trotted down. Not long after, Hongmei followed the magpie in.

"Meet Madam."

She held an exquisite tray with several dresses stacked on it, and bowed steadily to Zhao Ting'er.

"Get up, no need to be polite! Sit down!"

Zhao Ting'er raised her hand, asked Hongmei to stand up, and motioned Xi Que to bring a stool for her to sit down. Then she said to Zhao Mama impatiently, "Mama, please come in with me and help me put on this dress."

"Yes, ma'am."

Nanny Zhao took the tray from Hongmei and followed Zhao Ting'er into the inner room.

After a while, Nanny Zhao's voice came from inside.

"Miss Hongmei, please come in and help. Xi Que, you guys go down and prepare some refreshments, and close the door."

"Yes, Mammy!"

Hongmei, Xique and others answered at the same time.

After Xi Que and the others closed the door and left, Hong Mei made sure that there was no one outside before she strode into the inner room.

"Hongmei, come here quickly. Didn't you say that you are very good at applying makeup? Come, give me a makeup that suits this dress."

Because Hongmei brought back the magic medicine to save her this time, her attitude towards her became respectful again, so Zhao Ting'er's attitude towards her became much better. She smiled and waved at her and said.

"Yes, ma'am!"

Hongmei took the order and stepped forward. While she was drawing Zhao Ting'er's eyebrows, she said, "Madam looks even better than a few days ago. Her skin is so delicate and tender. She looks much younger."

Hearing Hongmei's words, Zhao Ting'er couldn't help but touch her face. Looking at her charming face in the mirror, she smiled and said, "I have to thank your master for his magic medicine. The effect of this medicine is so good. Yesterday, the general invited the imperial physician to come to the mansion to check my pulse. The imperial physician said that I am in very good health and much stronger than people of the same age."

"Madam, I think it's strange that you suddenly got sick this time."

Hongmei stared into Zhao Tinger's eyes and said.

"I also feel something is wrong, but the master has checked the whole house and there is no suspicious person."

Zhao Ting'er frowned slightly and said while playing with her hair.

"What if it was General Cao who did it? He is investigating himself. The entire General's Mansion is under his control. How could he possibly find any clues?"

Hongmei lowered her voice to a very low level, with her mouth almost touching Zhao Tinger's ear.

"How dare you! Who allowed you to sow discord between me and the master?"

Zhao Ting'er suddenly slapped the dressing table and scolded in a low voice.

She looked out the window and saw no one approaching, so she said in a lower voice, "Since I fell ill, the master personally ordered people to prepare warm and nourishing food for me and asked the best imperial physician to treat me. How could his happy expression after I recovered be fake? He was even more considerate and gentle to me than before I fell ill. He didn't let me leave the house before and sent people to guard me day and night. It was all because he was afraid of revenge from my enemies, not because he was monitoring me as you implied."

"Besides, since I got sick, I have sent people to check. There is absolutely no problem with my eating utensils in the mansion. Don't criticize the master anymore. Hongmei, you must remember your status. Don't be ungrateful and offend the master just because I am a little polite to you!"

After hearing what Zhao Ting'er said, Hongmei felt a lump in her chest and cursed the stupid woman in her heart, the idiot who was blinded by emotions!

Because she was afraid of angering Zhao Ting'er and being chased out of the house by her, and unable to protect her closely and complete the task of the imperial teacher, Hongmei swallowed her breath, agreed, stopped talking, and carefully put on makeup for Zhao Ting'er.