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

"I can agree to other conditions, except for this jade pendant. And don't even think about your relationship with my son. I will never agree to such an inappropriate marriage!"

Just as Xiao Zhixue was about to refute, she suddenly felt a cold gaze like ice shooting at her. She looked up suddenly and met Fan Yanmu's cold gaze, which seemed to be able to freeze everything.

Her heart shuddered and she hastily avoided the piercing gaze, secretly surprised that Fan Yanmu was staring at her like that, as if she had taken away something he cherished in his heart, which made her feel very puzzled.

Could it be that beneath the seemingly calm surface of Fan Yanmu and Gu Tingxuan, there is actually some kind of hidden emotion that cannot be revealed?

Xiao Zhixue shook her head gently, a barely perceptible trace of pity showing between her brows. She sighed for Fan Yanmu's relationship which was destined to be full of twists and turns.

Fan Yanmu mistakenly thought that her sorrow was caused by Gu Tingxuan's situation, and he felt even more conflicted.

His clenched fists trembled slightly, and his determined gaze passed through the crowd and finally fell on Gu Huairen.

"General Gu, I'm afraid this emotional entanglement is beyond your control. Gu Tingxuan and I are in love with each other, and this jade pendant is a token of his love. Unless he denies it himself and expresses his unwillingness to marry me, I will never hand over this jade pendant easily."

Upon hearing this, Gu Huairen was so furious that his beard seemed to stand up. The good impression he had of Xiao Zhixue for saving her son disappeared like bubbles.

"When it comes to marriage, you should obey your parents' orders and the matchmaker's words. There is no reason for children to make decisions on their own! If I don't allow it, he won't let you get married!"

The tit-for-tat between the two echoed in Fan Yanmu's ears, and his heart seemed to be weighed down by a heavy stone, making it difficult to breathe.

He turned his gaze to Xiao Zhixue again, the emotions in his eyes becoming even deeper and more complex.

Seeing Gu Huairen's face flushed with anger, Xiao Zhixue couldn't help but feel a subtle sense of pleasure in her heart.

The plan was complete, and what followed naturally was the negotiation of conditions.

She deliberately lowered her head and made a gesture of reflection. Seeing this, Gu Huairen also restrained his anger. For the sake of the jade pendant, his tone unconsciously softened: "Mr. Fan is right. Miss Xiao is kind-hearted, wise and courageous. An outstanding woman like Miss Xiao will definitely meet a better partner than my son. I hope Miss Xiao will return the jade pendant. If you have any conditions, just put them forward. I will do my best to meet them."

Xiao Zhixue knew that the jade pendant had completed its mission, and it was useless to continue pestering him, so she raised her head and looked directly at Gu Huairen: "Since General Gu is so sincere, I don't want to be greedy for other people's things."

Upon hearing this, Gu Huairen hurriedly asked, "Miss Xiao, what are your conditions? Feel free to tell me."

Xiao Zhixue thought for a moment, then slowly said, "I wonder if General Gu can give me a token that can protect my little An Ning. If we encounter war or conflict with soldiers again in the future, this token can be our amulet."

After hearing this, Gu Huairen finally felt relieved. He took off a token from his waist and handed it to Xiao Zhixue.

"This is my personal token. Seeing this card is like seeing me in person. Miss Xiao, keep it well. No soldier will dare to disrespect your family in the future."

Xiao Zhixue took the token and saw four powerful characters "General Gu's Order" engraved on it.

However, she still had some doubts in her heart, so she asked, "General Gu, is this token effective at any time and in any place?"

Gu Huairen obviously understood her concerns. He stroked his beard and answered confidently, "Of course. As a general, my token is not just for show. It is not only valid within my jurisdiction, but even if you are in another border area, no one will dare to neglect you as long as you show this token."

Faced with Gu Huairen's resounding promise, Xiao Zhixue finally nodded with relief.

She pretended to be reluctant to say goodbye and slowly returned the jade pendant that carried so many emotional entanglements to Gu Huairen.

Gu Huairen secretly breathed a sigh of relief, but at the same time he was secretly resenting his son Gu Tingxuan.

This kid is really over-pampered. He even dares to give the token of love to others casually. This is really inappropriate.

When Gu Tingxuan strode across the threshold of the tent with big strides, covered in dust and looking exhausted as if he had just returned from border negotiations, Xiao Zhixue gritted her teeth secretly, and an uncontrollable anger surged in her heart.

He must be taught a lesson to let him know how irresponsible it is to decide other people's fate without authorization.

Xiao Zhixue gently put the token that symbolized her identity and commitment close to her body, with complex emotions flashing in her eyes.

She turned to look at Fan Yanmu, her eyes filled with deep sympathy and helplessness.

Gu Huairen was so ruthless and unquestionable that he even turned a deaf ear to the humble requests of an insignificant country girl like her, not to mention Fan Yanmu, a man who seemed to have no connection with the Gu family to outsiders.

Fan Yanmu stared at the jade pendant that Xiao Zhixue quickly returned. The haze in his heart seemed to be penetrated by a ray of gentle sunshine, and a few ripples of hope appeared.

But he immediately caught a subtle change in her eyes. It was not the sadness that should be for a marriage that was forcibly interrupted, but instead it was filled with a puzzling hint of pity.

He was full of doubts: Why were her eyes not full of anger or sadness, but as if she had seen something sad?

Just as Fan Yanmu was lost in thought, Xiao Zhixue gently shook her head and sighed, with an expression as if she really felt sad for him. This made the confusion in Fan Yanmu's heart grow like weeds, making it difficult to sort out the clues.

Then, Xiao Zhixue stood up, her skirt sweeping across the ground, leaving behind a series of firm and resolute steps, and slowly walked towards the tent where her family was.

Just at this moment, a discordant episode broke the tranquility of the camp. Zhang Yu, leading a team of strong soldiers, was escorting three people. Their figures stretched out in the setting sun, looking particularly lonely, as they marched towards another tent.

Xiao Zhixue took a closer look and couldn't help but sneer. The person being detained was actually her own relative.

How ironic, is this the reunion in troubled times?

In the escort team, Xiao Zhixue's second uncle Xiao You was hunched over and was pushed roughly by the soldiers following closely behind. He staggered and almost fell.

Looking back suddenly, Xiao You's eyes met Xiao Zhixue who was not far away, and the astonishment in his eyes was as if he had seen a ghost.

How could this little girl appear in this military camp full of swords and sabers?

Xiao You stood there in a daze, and before he could come to his senses, Zhang Yu had already leaped behind him and kicked him hard in the buttocks without any hesitation, "Hurry up and don't waste time!"

With a dull "bang" sound, Xiao You fell heavily to the ground, his mouth full of dirt, looking miserable.

Wang, who was standing by, stepped forward anxiously and carefully helped Xiao You up. "Boss, are you okay?"