Shan Rou swallowed the bitter taste in her throat with difficulty. What choice did she have now?

In order to save the navy, she can only seek compromise with Zhan Yan!

Just as she was daydreaming about this, the carriage suddenly stopped.

I heard someone outside shouting, "Shan Rou, come out!"

Shan Rou's expression suddenly changed. It was Xu Shao?

Why did he stop the carriage? What was he doing?

She quickly opened the carriage curtain and angrily asked, "Xu Shao, why did you sneak back here when you weren't training at sea?"

Xu Shao glared with a pair of bloodshot eyes, stretched out his hand and grabbed the reins of the carriage tightly, and said: "If I don't come back, will you marry Marquis Zhan Yi with the navy? You know, he has a wife, and his wife is the daughter of the current Prince Li. Are you going to be a concubine?"

Shan Rou looked away awkwardly: "It's not your turn to meddle in my affairs. Now that you're back, go to my father's funeral hall and kowtow to him. It will be worth it for all the years he has cultivated you!"

Xu Shao gripped the sword tightly in his hand and said, "No, I'm going to kill Zhan Yan. I want to avenge the old general!"

After saying that, he ran straight towards the posthouse.

Shan Rou's expression suddenly changed. How could Xu Shao be so impulsive?

Zhan Yan was a general appointed by the imperial court. His elite troops were stationed outside Jiaodong Island, and her navy was no match for them.

She quickly rushed over to stop him and kicked Xu Shao to the ground.

Xu Shao chewed his mouthful of mud and roared angrily, "Why did you kick me? Do you want me to watch you become his concubine? I can't do it. I simply can't do it!"

Shan Rou interrupted coldly: "This is my decision, you are not allowed to interfere, leave immediately!"

After saying this, she got back into the carriage.

Seeing the carriage disappear into a cloud of dust, Xu Shao's eyes were filled with pain and struggle.

He quickly got up and followed him to the inn.

At this time, Zhan Yan and Lin Yiwan were admiring the scenery of the posthouse when they saw Yinghun come to report: "My Lord, Deputy General Shan Rou of the Shan Mansion is here to pay you a visit!"

Zhan Yan frowned: "What is she doing here? Shouldn't she be attending her father's funeral at this time?"

Yinghun replied, "She said she had something important to discuss and asked the Marquis to see her!"

Zhan Yan glanced at Lin Yiwan, and she nodded: "Go ahead and listen to what she has to say!"

When the couple arrived at the outer courtyard, they saw Shan Rou quickly stand up and salute: "General Shan Rou greets Marquis Zhan Yi, Madam!"

Zhan Yan said inconspicuously, "Get up. What important matter do you want to discuss with me?"

Shan Rou was silent for a moment before looking at him intently: "My Lord, you should know very well that the Jiaodong Island Navy is the life's work of my father. It's not something you can just hand over just because he says so. Even if you get the Navy Order, they won't be willing to serve you!"

Zhan Yan frowned and looked at her: "Then how can you make them obey me willingly?"

Shan Rou said slowly: "If you marry me, I will give you the navy as your dowry!"

As soon as the words fell, silence fell all around.

Shan Rou was able to remain calm at first because she felt that the conditions she proposed were very tempting and there was no reason for Zhan Yan to refuse.

Putting aside the navy for now, she alone would be a great help to him.

She has been an excellent swimmer since she was young, has amazing martial arts skills, and is also very experienced in underwater combat.

It can be said that she is a very outstanding naval commander.

However, after a while, Zhan Yan still didn't make any sound, which made her a little uneasy.

She couldn't help but wonder, what did Zhan Yan mean by this? Did he simply look down on her?

Thinking of this, her face turned pale and ugly in an instant.

Coincidentally, Zhan Yan also spoke up, "Deputy General Shan, do you have any misunderstandings? Putting aside the fact that I'm already married, even if I wasn't, where do you get the confidence that I'll definitely marry you?"

Shan Rou widened her eyes in disbelief. How could he humiliate her like this?

Is it because she is not good-looking?

Or is it that her kung fu is not very good?

Except for her skin not being as tender as Lin Yiwan's, she is better than her in other aspects.

What’s more important is that she has a powerful navy to support her.

It would be the best outcome for him to marry her.

She spoke quickly, "Marquis Zhan Yi, do you know that I became the deputy admiral of the navy based on my real ability?"

Zhan Yan lowered his eyes and chuckled, "The reason your father died wasn't because his Kung Fu was weaker than mine, but because he was too self-righteous. And that's the most taboo thing to do when marching and fighting!"

Shan Rou certainly understood this logic, but she was a little confused. Zhan Yan could easily get the navy, so why did he give up this opportunity?

She subconsciously looked at Lin Yiwan: "Is it because the Marquis's wife is jealous that Marquis Zhan Yi rejected my proposal?"

Lin Yiwan was stunned for a moment. She looked so innocent!

She clearly didn't say anything, so how could Shan Rou accuse herself of anything?

She explained without hesitation, "Deputy General Shan, you misunderstood. This lady is truly not jealous. I've told my Lord Marquis before that if he has a woman he likes, he can bring her into the mansion and settle her down, right? Lord Marquis?"

She bumped Zhan Yan's arm and asked him to speak quickly.

Zhan Yan frowned and said, "Yes, my wife is not jealous. If Deputy General Shan has nothing else to do, you can go back!"

Shan Rou's face turned pale and ugly. She didn't expect to get such a result!

Zhan Yan was actually unwilling to marry her!

How can this be good?

Xu Shao, who was waiting outside, had long lost his patience. He ignored the guards' attempts to stop him and immediately rushed in, grabbing Shan Rou's arm and saying, "Marquis Zhan Yi has already said he won't marry you, so what are you still doing here?"

Shan Rou was dragged out by him and couldn't help but yelled: "Xu Shao, even if I didn't marry Zhan Yihou as a concubine, I wouldn't fall in love with you, let go quickly!"

Xu Shao turned a deaf ear and dragged her into the carriage.

Shan Rou couldn't bear it any longer, raised her hand and slapped him hard on the face: "Are you looking for death?"

Xu Shao stared at her with scorching eyes: "Yes, I am seeking death, Shan Rou, I can't bear to see you wronged like this. Fortunately, Zhan Yan rejected you, otherwise, I would have protected you even if it cost me my life!"

Shan Rou bit her lips tightly. Years of military life had made her unlike other women who were prone to crying easily.

She could only suppress her sadness and said in a cold voice: "Since you are not afraid of death, then go and kill Zhan Yan and save the Jiaodong Island Navy for me and my father!"

Xu Shao said gently: "Okay, I'll go right away, you wait for my good news!"

Seeing him about to jump off the carriage, Shan Rou suddenly grabbed his wrist with force: "You, don't go and die. Your kung fu was handed over by my father. My father died in his hands, let alone you!"

Xu Shao immediately showed a happy smile: "Rou'er, do you care about me?"

Shan Rou immediately let go and kicked him out of the carriage: "Don't be so self-indulgent. I'm afraid I'll have to spend money on buying a coffin for you again!"

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