Your Majesty, please spare Diao Chan; your yang energy is too strong.

If Zhao Yu were someone who looked extremely fierce, she would never act this way.

Not to mention laughing out loud.

If people misunderstand and think they're making fun of him, that would be a huge problem.

But for some reason, perhaps it was his exceptionally good looks, or perhaps it was Zhou Heng's somewhat quirky actions, that reduced her guard considerably.

They seemed somewhat close.

"Why are you laughing, young lady? Is there something on my face?"

Zhou Heng asked in surprise.

"Snapped."

The only response Zhou Heng received was the courtyard gate slamming shut with a loud bang.

"Forehead.........."

Zhou Heng was dumbfounded.

This is completely different from his script!

Logically speaking, since I greeted her so politely, she should at least offer me some water.

When the bandits arrive, the hero will rescue the damsel in distress.

That's an absolutely god-tier strategy.

Then, using you as a springboard, I successfully recruited Zhao Yun.

He gained both a beautiful woman and a fierce general.

What... what do you mean by suddenly closing the door?

Zhou Heng was stunned.

He stood there stunned, unable to react for a long time.

What he didn't know was that while he was stunned, Zhao Yu, who was leaning against the door, was also stunned.

A hint of shyness appeared on her face.

Because she didn't know why she suddenly started laughing.

You can't exactly say that you can't help but laugh when you see your silly face.

Wouldn't that be embarrassing?

So, on some inexplicable impulse, I simply closed the door.

I regretted it after I closed the door.

Is this how one treats a guest?

The key thing is... that man looks really funny.

She's just as good-looking as her brother.

But... if I open the door now, how do I explain it?

For a moment, I was truly conflicted.

"Oh right, didn't he just say he was thirsty and wanted some water?"

Soon, Zhao Yu seemed to have thought of something.

A smile returned to his face.

He immediately took a ladle from the water vat, scooped up a large ladle of water, and opened the courtyard gate.

"for you."

The sound was crisp and clear, like a spring flowing through the heart.

"Thank you girl."

Zhou Heng caught it, completely unaware of what the girl was thinking.

However, this did not affect Zhou Heng's mood.

After finishing his drink, his gaze remained fixed on Zhao Yu's face.

He didn't know why, but he felt that the girl's face was as vibrant as a peach blossom.

The more I look at it, the more beautiful it seems.

It makes you want to take a bite.

As I pondered this, I suddenly froze in place.

.............

"Hahaha, Zhao Yu, I told you long ago, your beauty will never escape my grasp."

"I'd like to see who comes to your rescue this time."

"You are destined to be mine."

However, good times are always so short-lived.

Just now.

A loud laugh came from afar, followed by two or three fast horses charging straight towards them.

Behind him were hundreds of henchmen.

No, then who were the bandits who came down the mountain to rob Zhao Yu?

"Bandits." Zhao Yu's face turned pale.

"not good."

"You'd better get out of here. These people are bandits. If they see you here, they'll definitely kill you."

Zhao Yu was getting anxious and urged Zhou Heng to let him leave.

However, before Zhou Heng could leave, the bandits in the distance had already come into her view.

"It's too late. If you go out now, you'll definitely run into those bandits and lose your life."

"Come quickly, hide in my water tank, and no matter what happens, don't make a sound."

"It'll be safe once my brother comes back..."

As Zhao Yu spoke, she quickly closed the small courtyard door and pulled Zhou Heng to hide in her family's water tank.

"how about you?"

Zhou Heng asked.

“I…” Zhao Yu smiled bitterly: “They came for me, and they will never let me go. Don’t worry about it. My brother should receive the news from here soon. When he comes back, you will be safe.”

This bandit had repeatedly robbed him, only to be driven away by his own brother.

Zhao Yu didn't know much about it.

But he also knew that these bandits were after him.

They will not give up until they find themselves.

She came this time while her brother was not home, clearly indicating that she had come prepared.

"you........."

Zhou Heng was about to say something when he was interrupted by loud laughter from outside the door.

"Hahaha, little girl, I've always said that someone as beautiful as you would be mine sooner or later."

"Only I, Liu Meng, am worthy to be your man."

“Your brother protected you the last few times, but I want to see who can protect you now that your brother is gone.”

"I advise you to obediently come back to the mountain stronghold with me and become my chieftain, otherwise... hehehe."

The bandit leader, Liu Meng, burst into laughter.

Zhao Yu was the most beautiful woman in the surrounding area.

Let alone the surrounding villages.

Although Liu Meng had never seen a peerless beauty in the world, he had been to many places before becoming a bandit.

I have seen many beautiful women.

He had even met the wives of the county magistrate and the prefect.

But none of them were even close to Zhao Yu's level.

So from the moment he first saw Zhao Yu, he secretly vowed in his heart that he must have her.

This is why bandits came to Zhao Family Village several times later.

However, because of Zhao Yun's involvement.

So, after several attempts, they lost a lot of troops but gained nothing.

And now he has finally gotten this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Zhao Yun is not here.

He wanted to see who in the world could stop him.

The thought of such a stunning beauty becoming his wife filled Liu Meng with excitement.

"you........"

Zhao Yu, who was only 18 years old, had never heard such explicit words before, and was immediately both ashamed and anxious.

"Don't even think about it. I'd rather die than let you succeed."

Zhao Yu opened the courtyard gate and pulled a hairpin from her hair, pointing it at her neck.

"Heh heh, trying to play these tricks on me? Go ahead and stab me, if you dare, stab me in the gut."

"I'll be impressed if you stab me."

Liu Meng looked disdainful and even provocatively rode his warhorse, pressing closer and closer to Zhao Yu.

"You... don't come any closer, don't come any closer."

Zhao Yu's face turned pale, and she was at a loss. She could only retreat step by step in a panic.

"I'm coming, what can you do about it?"

Liu Meng laughed loudly.

"I........"

A look of panic flashed in Zhao Yu's eyes, and she tried to back away.

But sometimes that's just how people are; the more you want to do something, the less likely you are to succeed.

The more flustered you are, the more likely you are to make mistakes.

This is how Zhao Yu is now.