Tiger Owl

Chapter 72 A Heartfelt Farewell
Of course, Da Qiao wouldn't neglect her husband. She found a moment, quietly sat down next to him, took his hand, and asked with a charming smile, "What were you talking about with Qin Yan just now, husband?"

Gan Ning gently put his arm around her waist and laughed, "I'd also like to hire a few female guards for you. I'd like to ask if she has any connections?"

Da Qiao's eyes lit up. She was also worried about her sister's safety. She herself liked to stay quietly at home, but her sister liked to go shopping and didn't like soldiers following her. If there were female guards, the safety problem would be solved.

"Is there a way?"

"Yes! It's at Longhu Mountain. I'll send someone to invite her today, and a female guard will arrive soon."

Da Qiao snuggled into her husband's arms and said coquettishly, "If there are female guards, I'd like to go out for a walk and buy some cosmetics or something."

Gan Ning lowered his head, kissed her pretty face, and smiled, "Of course!"

The two men sat in the back whispering sweet nothings to each other, while the two young women in front fell silent, glancing sideways and secretly giggling.

At this moment, Xiao Qiao had some thoughts. Gan Lang was also her husband. Why should only her elder sister have him? She could have him too!
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In the afternoon, three large ships from Jiangdong arrived in Nanchang. This was not Zhu Zhi; Zhu Zhi had already come and reached a written agreement with Lu Su. Jiangdong recognized Gan Ning's legitimate ownership of Yuzhang Commandery and promised that Wu Hou would not order an attack on Yuzhang Commandery within three years.

The reason for emphasizing "Marquis of Wu" is that Sun Quan could not control Sun Ben for the time being. If Sun Ben attacked Yuzhang without authorization, there was nothing they could do. Sun Quan could only guarantee that he would not attack Yuzhang Commandery.

The agreement bore Sun Quan's signature and seal. Gan Ning was still in Wuchang County and had not yet returned, so Lu Su used the authorization given by Gan Ning to affix the official seal of the Prefect of Yuzhang Commandery to the agreement.

Zhu Zhi finally took Sun Fu away.

The large ship that arrived this afternoon was sent by Xu Zhen's wife, Madam Sun, to pick up Xu Wei. Xu Qiu had already fled back to Wu County, and he had also received a letter from his daughter. Madam Sun immediately scolded him severely and sent a ship to pick up Xu Wei.

Madam Sun was naturally furious. Xu Wei was Sun Yi's fiancée. How could she live in Gan Ning's mansion? If word got out, the Sun family would lose all face.

The moment of parting finally arrived. Xiao Qiao and Xu Wei were reluctant to part. Ever since she learned that Xu Wei had been promised to Sun Yi, Xiao Qiao's hostility towards her had disappeared. The two had a very good relationship and were inseparable all day long. They ate together, went shopping together, and even slept together at night.

"Xiao Qiao, why don't you come with me to Wu County? Come visit my home, and I'll treat you to a good meal."

Xiao Qiao shook her head slightly and pointed north, "He won't allow me to go."

"That's true! You're so beautiful, if the Sun family's sons saw you, they'd definitely have bad ideas."

Are the Sun family members really that bad?

Xu Wei sighed, "Apart from my eldest brother Sun Ce, who is quite good, the others are not so great, including Sun Quan. That man is very hypocritical, saying one thing to people's faces and another behind their backs."

"In that case, why don't you stay here and live happily every day?"

Xu Wei blushed. "I'm not related to General Gan, how can I stay at his residence forever?"

Xiao Qiao smiled slyly, "You've been here for a month and you're still saying things like that. If you really want to stay, he will never kick you out. You can stay here for the rest of your life."

Xu Wei blushed instantly, stamping her foot and saying, "You brat, what are you saying? What do you mean by 'living together forever'? I'm not his..."

Xiao Qiao chuckled, "Actually, you really want him, don't you? I saw you secretly looking at him during dinner, and more than once."

Xu Wei's pretty face turned even redder. Just then, Qin Yan called out from the doorway, "Miss, the housekeeper is urging us!"

Xu Wei sighed softly, her eyes dimming. "Then I'll be leaving. Please tell General Gan for me that I... I won't go to say goodbye to him."

Xiao Qiao hugged her tightly, "Sister Xu, we will meet again."

Xu Wei's eyes were slightly red. He hugged Xiao Qiao tightly, then turned and left.

A group of people from the Xu family arrived, led by the female housekeeper, Jin. She was a maid who came with Madam Sun as part of her dowry and is now the head housekeeper of the Xu household, wielding great power within the Xu family.

Besides her, a dozen maids and dozens of warriors also came.

Xu Wei bid a reluctant farewell to Da Qiao, and just as everyone reached the door, Gan Ning rushed back.

"Miss Xu, are you leaving already?"

Xu Wei nodded gently, "I've been bothering the general for a month, I should be going now."

"Is there any news about your father?"

"He has arrived safely in Wu County. Thank you for your help, General." Gan Ning smiled and said, "Then I can rest assured."

At this moment, the housekeeper said with a long face, "Miss, it's time to go!"

Xu Wei glanced at the housekeeper outside the door. Her face was extremely gloomy. Xu Wei suddenly felt an indescribable disgust. She bit her lip and said to Gan Ning, "I want to tell you something in private."

Gan Ning lowered his head, and Xu Wei whispered in his ear, "Gan Lang, I like you!"

Xu Wei blushed, turned around, lowered her head, and quickly left, getting into the carriage.

She pulled back the carriage curtain and waved to everyone, "Little Qiao, elder sister, see you again sometime."

She looked at Gan Ning with deep affection one last time, and gently waved to him.

Gan Ning silently watched her, and only then did he realize that this clever and beautiful young lady, Xu, had come to Nanchang for his sake.

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Watching the carriages depart, Da Qiao walked to Gan Ning's side and shook her head, saying, "The Xu family is so rude. That female steward didn't even greet my husband, let alone thank him. Poor Sister Xu."

Gan Ning said calmly, "She represents Madam Sun's attitude. Xu Wei is going to marry her nephew, but she lives alone in my mansion. You can imagine how annoyed she is."

Da Qiao suddenly noticed a problem: "It seems like their generations are not right! Sun Yi is a generation older than A Wei."

"This is their family matter, it has nothing to do with us, go back!"

Da Qiao turned and walked into the mansion. Xiao Qiao deliberately slowed down, seizing the opportunity to whisper to Gan Ning, "Didn't Awei just say she likes you?"

Gan Ning shook his head. "Don't make wild guesses!"

Xiao Qiao chuckled and said, "I know her well! She can't hide her thoughts from me. Does she call you Gan Lang?"

Gan Ning patted her head and laughed, "What's going on in your quirky head all day?"

Xiao Qiao pouted her bright red lips and said, "From now on, I won't call you brother-in-law anymore; I'll call you Gan Lang too."

Gan Ning looked at her for a moment, then nodded gently. Xiao Qiao was overjoyed and immediately hugged Gan Ning's arm, saying coquettishly, "Gan Lang, I want to move in with you too, okay?"

"not now!"

Gan Ning glanced at Da Qiao and shook his head firmly, "Absolutely not now. We'll talk about it when you're a few years older."

Helpless, Xiao Qiao could only pout and follow her sister.

Gan Ning watched the sisters enter the mansion, then turned and walked out. He mounted his horse and ordered his personal guards, "Have Wang Xiaoman come to the dock to see me!"

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Xu Wei sat in the cabin, watching the city of Nanchang gradually shrink, feeling endless sadness. She knew that her grandmother was truly angry this time and would never allow her to come to Nanchang again.

Farewell, Gan Lang, when will I see you again?

A string of tears slid down Xu Wei's face. She was captivated by Gan Ning when she first saw him shooting arrows last year. The moment Gan Ning tied his hair up high and looked dashing and unrestrained, she fell in love with him.

After parting ways in Xuchang, she never forgot him. This time, she took advantage of her cousin Xu Shu's job application opportunity to come to Nanchang City, and shamelessly moved into Gan Ning's mansion, finally fulfilling her long-cherished wish.

But a month is so short. Her identity is like a shackle, binding her and forcing her to leave. Is she really going to marry that fierce and cruel Sun Yi?
Xu Wei was overwhelmed with worry and frustration, and wanted to shout, "I don't want to!"

In her deep sorrow, she took out three copper coins, and, overwhelmed by her emotions, silently recited a few words, then used a hand gesture to scatter the coins onto the table.

After examining it closely for a moment, her beautiful eyes gradually brightened. She simply couldn't believe it. How could this be the result? Why?
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Gan Ning stood on the dock, watching Xu Wei's ship sail away. He turned back and calmly said to Wang Xiaoman, who had just arrived, "Xiaoman, I have a personal matter to attend to. I need you to go to Xuchang and kill someone for me!"

Wang Xiaoman nodded, "Please speak, my lord, I will definitely complete the mission!"

(End of this chapter)