Facing the little girl's eager gaze, the old general realized something belatedly. Why did he suddenly come here today?
Glancing at Gardenia who was about to run away, he waved his hand in disgust.
"It's in the backyard, just ask your servants to take you there."
After receiving the answer, Gardenia sighed happily, said hello obediently and left.
After the little girl walked away, the old general coughed and deliberately asked the housekeeper standing aside.
"Do you think Zhi Nai is a good match for Li Chi?"
Seeing the satisfaction in his eyes, the housekeeper smiled and did not answer directly.
"Princess Ningle is kind-hearted and lively. I think the mansion will be very lively after coming."
The old general couldn't hide his smile when he heard this, so he simply ordered him.
"Here's the box that girl brought over just now. Let me see what's in it."
"I've asked my servants to carry it to the side room..."
At the same time, Gardenia had randomly grabbed a servant and walked to the backyard.
There were many soldiers gathered in the usually empty martial arts training ground, and the sound of swords clashing could be heard in the distance. They were all well-trained.
Even when he saw the servant coming with the little girl, he didn't pay the slightest attention. He only stopped when the general standing in front was about to salute.
However, she was quickly stopped by Gardenia.
"You continue training, I'll come over to see General Xiao Huo."
Hearing this, the general swallowed back what he originally planned to say and only lowered his head in response.
"The General is in the house at this time."
Gardenia curled her lips, turned around and gave instructions to Suzuran, then lifted up her skirt and went over.
Suzuran, who was one step behind, widened her eyes. In the end, she didn't have time to stop her, so she just asked as if she was remembering something.
"I wonder what the general is doing at this time?"
The general paused and looked at her awkwardly.
I just finished training, what else can I do in the room?
The two looked at each other, and after a moment of silence, they both turned their heads away silently, and then turned to worry about the other person.
I hope my master will not scare the other party.
Hearing the knock on the door, Huo Lichi, who was standing in the room, didn't think much and subconsciously let people in.
"What's the matter..."
Halfway through his words, he raised his head and saw a slender figure, and his movements were slightly stunned.
When Gardenia opened the door, her eyes suddenly lit up when she saw this scene.
He had just finished washing and was only wearing a snow-white undershirt. His long and well-jointed fingers were tugging at the belt, trying to tie it.
Her dark hair was disheveled, with a bit of moisture at the ends, slightly staining the thin fabric, outlining her narrow waist.
It is precisely because of this appearance that the sharpness and coldness surrounding him unconsciously dissipated, and instead became somewhat harmless.
Gardenia didn't seem to notice the shock in his eyes, her eyes wandering over him while she said hello obediently.
"I came to play with you."
Sensing her gaze, Huo Lichi tensed up unconsciously, then turned around and quickly tied the belt, then took a robe and put it on.
When he pursed his lips and looked over again, he could still see the pity in the little girl's eyes.
"Is there something wrong with the little princess?"
Seeing his appearance, Gardenia didn't correct him, so she asked him sincerely.
"How about I go out first and you get dressed and then come in?"
"..."
Huo Lichi glanced at the robe he had just put on and fell into silence.
Isn't it too late to say this?
But the little girl looked sincere and even took half a foot out as she spoke.
To prevent the atmosphere from becoming more awkward later, he shook his head.
"No need."
Gardenia blinked her eyes, quickly said "oh", and retracted her actions.
(End of chapter)
