Koi Fubao: Being loved by everyone on the road to escape from famine

As the crown prince, the appearance of Fan Yanmu undoubtedly foreshadows something unusual. Does it mean that Lian Zhenwuhou’s defense line has also encountered some crisis?

Turning to look at the embarrassed Zhang Yu, Gu Huairen's voice was filled with obvious dissatisfaction: "The captives you mentioned are these two?"

Zhang Yu raised his head with difficulty under Fan Yanmu's control, with a hint of unwillingness in his tone: "Report to the general, it is them, and there are dozens of accomplices. I suspect that they are colluding with Dong Chu and are hidden spies. I implore the general to arrest them immediately!"

"spy?"

The two words were like a bolt from the blue, instantly angering Gu Huairen. He suddenly stepped forward and slapped him so loudly that the air in the tent froze.

"Do you know who he is? How dare he make the decision on his own and treat His Royal Highness as a prisoner!"

After receiving the slap, Zhang Yu felt a buzzing in his ears. He looked at Gu Huairen in confusion, his heart full of doubts and fear. He was obviously confused by this sudden punishment.

Seeing this, Gu Huairen hurriedly bowed his hands to apologize, his face full of embarrassment and guilt: "All the responsibility lies with me, because I failed to teach well, and my subordinates failed to recognize the great man. It was really a big mistake. Mr. Fan, I am sorry for offending you this time, I hope you can forgive me..."

Fan Yanmu interrupted Gu Huairen before he finished his apology, with a playful smile on his face: "General Gu, how are you? Your department's way of entertaining guests is quite unique."

Upon hearing this, Gu Huairen glared at Zhang Yu fiercely, his cold words revealing unquestionable majesty: "Look at what you have done! Release them immediately, and punish you to copy the military regulations a hundred times as a warning!"

When Zhang Yu heard about the punishment, his heart sank. Thinking of the lengthy and complicated military regulations, which he had to copy word by word a hundred times, it was simply a nightmare.

Normally he was brave and fearless on the battlefield and never backed down in the face of the enemy, but now picking up a pen gave him more headaches than any battle.

What's more, he was not good at writing and could only recognize a limited number of words. Reading the military regulations a hundred times was as difficult as climbing to the sky for him.

Looking at Fan Yanmu, Zhang Yu became more and more certain that he had indeed made a big mistake.

He forced out a pitiful expression and pleaded, "The general is right. I was too stupid to recognize the identities. I hope you will be magnanimous and let me go this time. I will go and release those who were mistakenly arrested."

Fan Yanmu snorted softly, with a barely perceptible hint of concession in his deep voice, and then he slowly loosened his clenched hands and released the other person.

This subtle movement seemed like a silent consent, and a subtle atmosphere of reconciliation filled the air.

Zhang Yu felt the pressure suddenly reduced and couldn't help but feel dejected. He was about to follow the instructions, but unexpectedly Xiao Zhixue beside him quickly stepped forward, gently put her hand on his arm, and stopped his next move with an irrefutable firmness.

"It's not enough to just release them. We also need to bring our companions here safely."

Her words were firm and clear, revealing a strength that could not be ignored, and her eyes were shining with an unquestionable light.

Zhang Yu looked up in slight surprise, his eyes swept across Xiao Zhixue's determined figure, secretly marveling at the courage and determination of this seemingly weak woman.

How could ordinary people easily set foot in this heavily guarded and powerful general's territory?

Gu Huairen's attention was finally attracted by the woman who suddenly broke in. Upon closer inspection, he saw that she was dressed simply without any gorgeous decorations, which made him feel a little confused.

Where did this woman come from? How could she be so courageous as to speak out her demands here?

As we all know, Fan Yanmu has always kept a deliberate distance from the opposite sex, so why would he travel with such a seemingly ordinary farm girl?

For a moment, all kinds of speculations swirled in Gu Huairen's mind. Could it be that she was Fan Yanmu's secret wife?

However, thinking about Fan Yanmu's private affairs, as a close friend he had never heard of him getting married, the mystery made him more curious.

So, Gu Huairen spoke, with a hint of inquiry in his voice: "Who is this lady?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhixue's face blossomed into a gentle smile. She walked slowly towards Gu Huairen and bowed gracefully with smooth and natural movements.

"Excuse me, is the general from the Gu family?"

Her tone was gentle but direct, touching the heart.

Gu Huairen raised his eyebrows slightly, his expression became more solemn, and he simply replied with one word: "Yes."

Seeing this, Xiao Zhixue moved her deft hands slightly, and seemed to inadvertently take out a jade pendant from her arms. The whole process was cleverly concealed by her clothes, and she took out the jade pendant from the space.

"If the general is really a member of the Gu family, then this pendant must be familiar to him."

Gu Huairen looked solemnly at the jade pendant, his brows furrowed, the doubts in his heart surging like waves.

This jade pendant was clearly something that belonged to his son Gu Tingxuan. How could it appear in the hands of this woman?

It is not only a family heirloom of the Gu family, but also carries the family's emotions and traditions, and is only given to loved ones.

Could this be the romantic debt that Gu Tingxuan left behind?

He looked at Xiao Zhixue carefully. Although he was satisfied with her appearance, he was dissatisfied with her background and identity.

How could his own son, a son of a general, fall in love with a commoner woman so easily?

He absolutely could not accept this kind of love affair that went against family status.

Thinking of this, Gu Huairen's eyes could not help but stern, and his voice was steady and full of unquestionable majesty: "Where did you get this jade pendant?"

However, facing Gu Huairen's stern questioning, Xiao Zhixue did not panic at all. She still had a faint smile on her lips and explained calmly: "Since the general has recognized the jade pendant, I will no longer hide it. I am Xiao Zhixue, and I met Gu Tingxuan by chance while fleeing. At that time, he was besieged by bandits from the East Chu State and had arrow wounds on his body. I rescued him. Therefore, as a reward, I temporarily accepted this jade pendant."

After saying this, a hint of tenderness and pride appeared in her expression.

Upon hearing the news that Gu Tingxuan was injured, Gu Huairen's heart felt like it was hit by a hammer and instantly rose to his throat.

Among his many sons, Gu Tingxuan was the one he loved the most. He sent him to take charge of things because he actually hoped that he could grow through hardships and become stronger and wiser.

Seeing Gu Huairen's anxious face, Xiao Zhixue quickly put away the jade pendant and comforted him softly: "General Gu, please rest assured. I have properly treated Gu Tingxuan's injuries. He is not in serious condition at the moment."

The heavy stone in Gu Huairen's heart finally fell to the ground, but the moment he saw Xiao Zhixue put away the jade pendant, a thought suddenly flashed through his mind.

If Gu Tingxuan gave the jade pendant out of gratitude, then as a symbol of the family, he must try to get it back, no matter what means.