The weak princess is super fierce

Chapter 946 Requires Approval
"If you were in the same situation as Yao Yao that night, surrounded and attacked, with only a follower as helpless as you, isolated and without any support, would you be confident that you would survive?" Meng Tianguan asked abruptly.

“Then your son would die.” Meng Zhidu answered quickly, almost without thinking, knowing that if he were in the same situation as Meng Shisan that night when he was assassinated, he would have certainly died. He also understood his father’s meaning: “Your son is just worried.”

“Although Yaoyao is much younger than you and me, her mind and cunning are no less than ours…” Meng Tianguan looked straight into Meng Zhidu’s eyes and solemnly reminded his eldest son, “She is just as shrewd as we are.”

"Yes..." Even if Meng Tianguan didn't say it, Meng Zhidu had already felt it. "Just based on what Father Fang said, let alone son, no one in the entire Meng family could do what Yaoyao did."

Not only did she manage to hold out until the eldest son and that young man from the Ji family came to her rescue, but she also protected her own life and that of her maid during the process, and even killed several assassins.

Even now, he still finds it incredible whenever he thinks of his eldest niece's heroic act of self-preservation.

Meng Tianguan took a few steps forward: "From the very beginning, Yaoyao made it clear to your grandmother that she didn't want to marry into the Eastern Palace, didn't want to become the Crown Princess, and didn't want to become the new Emperor's Empress, but..."

“But Yaoyao risked her life to save Your Highness’s life in a moment of crisis.” Meng Zhidu continued his father’s words, “I think Yaoyao may need some more time.”

"Oh?" Meng Tianguan looked at Meng Zhidu.

Meng Zhidu spread his hands: "My son is just thinking nonsense, it's baseless. He just feels that a girl's mind is as deep as the East Sea. She might refuse one moment and change her mind the next."

Meng Tianguan and his son Meng Zhidu returned to the main room and continued their conversation with Old Madam Meng.

After talking for a while, Shang Chun found Meng Shisan and brought him to the main courtyard.

Shangqiu led Shangchun into the main room, and Shangchun made it clear what their purpose was.

Grandma Meng said, "Yaoyao is in the study right now. Go there and find her."

"Yes, sir." Shangchun received the instruction and turned to leave.

But Meng Tianguan called out to stop the spring outing: "Wait a minute."

Turning back to enjoy the spring scenery.

Meng Tianguan asked, "Is there something important?"

"Old Ma is back and says he wants to see Miss immediately," Shangchun replied.

"Old Master Ma?" Meng Zhidu had heard of Ma Ji, but not much. "Is he the Old Master Ma who is highly regarded by Young Master Cui?"

"Yes." Shangchun nodded.

"Then it must be that Kang-ge'er has some new news!" Meng Zhidu immediately stood up and said to Meng Tianguan and Old Madam Meng with surprise, and then waved to Shangchun, "Come on, I'll go with you to the study to find Yaoyao."

Meng Tianguan did not stop them. Old Mrs. Meng only glanced at Meng Tianguan, and neither of them had any objections.

Shang Chun was just a servant, but since the master said he wanted to go with her, and neither the old master nor the old lady had any objections, she could only obey: "Yes."

When Meng Zhidu and Shang Chun arrived outside the study, Baozhu was no longer outside. She was in the study with Shang Xia, helping Meng Shisan find the official history books he wanted.

"Yaoyao!" Meng Zhidu called out as soon as he entered the door.

Meng Shisan was engrossed in reading a book of official history when he heard the voice and looked up: "Uncle?"

Then, seeing Shangchun, she stood up from behind her desk: "Is something the matter?" "Yes, something is!" Meng Zhidu gestured for Shangchun to speak, "Go ahead."

Shangchun reported, "Miss, Old Master Ma has returned and is waiting for you in the courtyard. He said there is something very important that he needs to ask you in person."

Unlike her brief explanation in the main room, she gave a more detailed account to the young lady.

Upon hearing this, Meng Zhidu couldn't help but glance at Shangchun a few more times. He remembered that before Shangchun had taken her own hair, she had served his mother. He hadn't expected that after only a few months in Taichen Courtyard, she would already be devoted to his niece, and even the words she used to report to her were two different sets of words.

While this is normal, it also shows that the eldest niece is very popular. Even the servants who were trained by his mother have wholeheartedly regarded the eldest niece as their only master.

Upon hearing that Old Ma had returned, Baozhu climbed down the wooden ladder.

Before coming to the main courtyard, Miss asked if Old Master Ma had returned. Now that Old Master Ma has returned, Miss will definitely go back to the courtyard.

Shang Xia also stopped, no longer searching for history books on the bookshelf.

"Let's go back to the courtyard." Meng Shisan put away the book in his hand and said to Baozhu, "You stay here and look for more with Shangxia. If you don't know if it's something I want, take it all and move it back to Taichen Courtyard. I'll look at it when I have time."

"Okay." Baozhu was originally going to go back to Taichen Courtyard with him, but when Meng Shisan gave the order, she pulled her outstretched foot back and obediently accepted the order.

Shang Xia also agreed: "Don't worry, Miss."

As she stepped out of the study and even out of Changchun Courtyard, Meng Shisan noticed that Meng Zhidu was still by her side: "Uncle, are you also coming back to the courtyard with your niece?"

"I'd also like to hear if there's any new progress." As his own nephew, Meng Zhidu was very concerned. Moreover, it concerned the Meng family's assistance to the Crown Prince in the succession struggle. If Meng Renkang's disappearance wasn't handled properly today, he would regret it if it happened to his own son in the future.

Meng Shisan did not object. The more the eldest son's family valued the second son's family, the more they could guarantee the future prospects of Meng Renji and Meng Renkang, as well as her marriage with Meng Meijing.

Meng Zhidu followed Meng Shisan back to Taichen Courtyard. He first sent his servant Shi Huang to the main room to inform Old Madam Meng Tianguan, and then Shi Huang went to Taichen Courtyard by himself.

As soon as Shi Huang arrived outside Mingxiao Hall, he noticed that the atmosphere inside was somewhat heavy, causing him to automatically retract his foot that was about to step over the threshold, and stand outside the porch like Shang Chun.

He listened intently to what was happening inside the room.

As he listened, he glanced at Shangchun standing on the other side of the door and saw that Shangchun's face was tense, like an arrow on a bowstring. He immediately realized the seriousness of what was being discussed inside.

He withdrew his gaze and looked at his toes, no longer daring to look around.

Meng Zhidu sat upright in the head seat of the hall, and solemnly emphasized to Meng Shisan again: "This is absolutely unacceptable. You don't need to consider it. Just listen to your uncle and stay in the manor. Your uncle will go and discuss Kang Ge'er's rescue with your grandfather. We will definitely come up with a perfect solution."

Meng Shisan said softly, "...Oh."

"Just one?" Meng Zhidu was still uneasy: "Yaoyao?"

"Understood, Uncle." Meng Shisan had no choice but to respond more enthusiastically.

Meng Zhidu was relieved and stood up to look at Old Ma, saying, "Please wait a moment, Mr. Ma."

"Alright." When Old Ma heard that Meng Shisan had agreed to Meng Zhidu, he naturally had no reason not to. After all, Meng Renkang was not related to him, but he was the eldest daughter's brother, and Meng Shilang was his uncle and nephew. He would just wait for the next step of the consultation.

Having received Meng Shisan's approval and Ma Lao's goodwill, Meng Zhidu strode away and hurried from Taichen Courtyard to Changchun Courtyard.