Rebirth: Find a General as Your Backer

Su Lianxue: "Female bodyguard? Is she highly skilled in martial arts?" "Yes, you little thing, you really make me worry. I really won't feel at ease if I don't arrange for someone with high martial arts skills."

Chu Mohan continued, "This person is the female deputy general who fought alongside me in battle. Her skills are among the best of everyone."

Upon hearing this, Su Lianxue said, "That won't do. Why give all the people around you to me? You're in more danger. You can't give them all to me." However, she still had some doubts in her heart. Why was there a female general? Why was she a woman? Could it be...? So Su Lianxue raised her head, wanting to ask but then stopped herself.

Chu Mohan looked at her and suddenly said, "She is also a pitiful person. She is second to none in fighting on the battlefield. She earned her position as a female general through her own hard work."

After speaking, he looked at Su Lianxue. Su Lianxue understood that the general was explaining himself. She also felt sorry for her pettiness, so she buried her head in the general's arms, deeply moved.

The general appears cold and aloof, but he will patiently explain even the slightest unhappiness to her.

After a while, Chu Mohan gently carried Su Lianxue to the chair and carefully sat down. His movements were incredibly gentle, and the two sat quietly, immersed in the beautiful scenery around them.

A gentle breeze stirred, and plum blossom petals drifted down like dreamy snowflakes. Chu Mohan tilted his head slightly, his gaze fixed intently on Su Lianxue, his eyes filled with deep affection and longing.

Su Lianxue nestled in Chu Mohan's arms, her gaze also fixed on the beautiful scenery, her face radiating happiness and peace.

Neither of them spoke, simply savoring this moment of tranquility and beauty. Time seemed to stand still, and the world shrunk to just the two of them and the dreamlike plum blossom grove. Their figures blended seamlessly with the scenery, creating a breathtakingly beautiful picture.

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After Zhou Qi led Xue Huai to the General's Mansion, the magnificent gate stood before them, its imposing presence inspiring awe. They slowly entered the mansion, the stone path beneath their feet seemingly silently testifying to the mansion's solemnity and grandeur.

Upon learning that the general was admiring the plum blossoms with Miss Su, the two headed towards the main hall. Zhou Qi looked around at the layout of the general's mansion, but Xue Huai had no interest in appreciating these things. He was filled with anxiety, wondering what kind of punishment awaited him.

They entered the hall, which was spacious, bright, and elegantly decorated. After Steward Ding led them there, he hurriedly ordered someone to serve them tea. The servants worked quickly, and in no time, teacups were placed before them.

Xue Huai's gaze remained fixed on the fierce-looking woman in front of him, his face filled with disbelief.

In his mind, most women are gentle and graceful, but this woman, who led him all the way, behaved in a way that was extremely vulgar and unbearable.

She walked with a brisk pace, as if carrying an invisible force. Moreover, she was incredibly strong; when she pulled him along just now, he felt like he was being dragged by a wild bull.

Zhou Qi noticed Xue Huai staring at her, and a surge of displeasure welled up inside her. She immediately glared back, her gaze like a sharp sword, causing Xue Huai to quickly avert his eyes. He lowered his head, muttering to himself that this woman's gaze was terrifying.

Before long, Xue Huai could no longer bear the silence and cautiously asked, "Young lady, may I ask who you are?"

Zhou Qi slightly raised his chin and replied with a cold expression, "I am General Chu Mohan's deputy general. You may call me General Zhou."

Upon hearing this, Xue Huai hurriedly said, "So it's General Zhou! My apologies for not recognizing you earlier." Then, thinking that Zhou Qi might have returned with the general, he tentatively asked, "General Zhou, did you return with the general?" Zhou Qi nodded slightly.

Xue Huai felt this was a good opportunity to gather information. After hesitating for a moment, he spoke again, "General Zhou, um... did the general lose his temper?"

"What do you think?" Zhou Qi couldn't help but think of the general's worried expression after receiving the news, so he looked at him with a hint of sympathy. This crybaby was going to have a hard time.

Seeing this, Xue Huai wanted to continue probing for information, so he asked, "General Zhou, how does the general usually punish people when he gets angry?"

Seeing that this person was talking too much, Zhou Qi frowned slightly and gave him a sharp look, signaling him to shut up.

Xue Huai swallowed hard, his mind racing. How would the general punish him? Would he break his legs, leaving him crippled forever?

Or should he be sent back home and never allowed to set foot in the General's Mansion again? Or perhaps an even harsher punishment awaits him...? Thinking these thoughts, Xue Huai grew increasingly frightened, his face gradually turning pale, and his hands involuntarily trembling slightly.

But then he remembered the boast he had made: he would never return without learning some skills. So he secretly resolved that no matter how the general punished him, he would grit his teeth and persevere, and never back down.

After a while, Xue Huai couldn't help but speak up again: "General Zhou, could you please plead for me?"

Zhou Qi said sternly, "Shut up." Xue Huai trembled at the sound and quickly replied, "Yes, sir." He could only suppress his myriad thoughts and force himself to calm down. Since things had already come to this, he could only wait and see.

Zhou Qi sat in the hall, feeling that time was passing extremely slowly. She thought to herself that waiting like this was incredibly boring. She frowned slightly, her gaze drifting towards the door. Then, Zhou Qi decisively stood up, moved swiftly, and walked straight outside. Her steps were firm and powerful, carrying a resolute air.

As soon as Xue Huai saw Zhou Qi get up to leave, his heart tightened, and he immediately followed closely behind Zhou Qi without hesitation. His eyes were filled with a hint of tension and unease, as if he was afraid of being left behind.

Zhou Qi naturally noticed Xue Huai behind her, but she had no intention of paying attention to him at the moment. In her eyes, Xue Huai was nothing more than a cowardly, timid, and crybaby troublemaker, and she didn't want to bother with this boring guy any longer.

Just then, a servant happened to pass by. Zhou Qi's gaze instantly locked onto the servant. She slightly raised her chin and asked calmly, "Young man, where is the training ground inside the manor?"

Upon hearing Zhou Qi's question, the servant was slightly taken aback at first, then his face showed a respectful expression. He quickly stopped and bowed slightly, giving Zhou Qi and the others detailed directions to the training ground.