After being wrongly married, I stabbed my husband to death and became famous throughout the world.

Just as the pebble was about to reach Cheng Mian, the guards around him quickly intervened and blocked the attack.

But this sudden turn of events caused Cheng Mian's body to sway as the guard bumped into him, and he fell to the side.

Before he could react, Ma Chengting strode forward and caught him first.

"..." Li Shu and the others watched this scene in shock.

Chen Ying didn't recognize Cheng Mian, and at this moment she just felt that this pretty boy who was surrounded and protected by people was really lucky!

Before Cheng Mian could speak, Ma Chengting angrily shouted, "How dare you! Who launched this hidden weapon? How dare you attack Doctor Cheng! You will all be punished with military flogging!"

"..." After Cheng Mian steadied himself, he looked at Ma Chengting with a complicated expression.

If it weren't for Ah Zheng's request, he would never have taken this person out!

He's just a doctor, and he wasn't even hurt. Ah Zheng's guards haven't even said a word yet, but this lowly soldier is acting more cheerful than anyone else... I really don't know how Ah Li could have such bad taste, actually thinking that Ma Chengting is such a good person!

He was determined to make Li Shu see clearly that the Ma family was truly no good!

Ma Chengting himself was a little embarrassed, but what could he do?

His time is running out. In a few days, he will have to compete with Vice General Yang. If he loses, he will lose half his life!

His father said that although Cheng Mian was just a doctor, someone who could befriend General Rong must come from a good family. Moreover, he was gentle and kind, unlike General Rong who was cold and ruthless. As long as he tried his best to please Cheng Mian while they were out, even...

If we try to create some favors, then he'll have a way out when he goes back!

Why should he go to the vanguard as a lowly soldier? He's not the son of a lowly military household, why should he go and die?

Ma Chengting knew that even if he started as a lowly soldier, he might not die; it was just that he couldn't overcome the issue of his dignity.

Moreover, it's extremely difficult for a lowly soldier to earn merit!

If General Rong continues to suppress him, even if he manages to achieve merit in the future, he will likely find it difficult to turn things around. Therefore, he can only seize this last opportunity.

While Ma Chengting was pondering this, he was also extremely angry.

For him, this sudden targeting was a bolt from the blue, all caused by his useless father-in-law...

My father once said that although Ah Li is not a lively person, her forbearance is not necessarily a bad thing. The Li family is not a great philanthropist, but Li Chutian is literate, polite, and cares about his reputation. Marrying into such a family will not lead to any major mistakes!

At the time, he completely disagreed with this view. He thought Li Chutian was hypocritical, unable to even tolerate his own daughter. But now, looking at it again...

Ah Ning is likable, but her parents are like bloodsuckers, bringing her no benefit whatsoever, and instead dragging her down!

He wasn't without regrets, but it was all too late.

At this moment, he stood behind Cheng Mian and looked over at the group of people in the courtyard.

At first glance, he did not recognize Li Shu.

“This is my friend’s house. We were the ones who came here suddenly and disturbed them. Why do you have to do this and bully us?” Cheng Mian dusted off his clothes, ignored Ma Chengting, and then immediately walked towards Li Shu.

Li Shu was surprised. Hadn't he just sent out his letter? How come someone had already arrived?

"Dr. Cheng?" she exclaimed in surprise, then immediately said to Chen Ying and the others, "This is the great philanthropist I told you about, call him Big Brother."

"Hello, Brother Cheng!"

"Hello, Brother Cheng!"

Chen Ying and the others immediately shouted in unison and loudly.

Cheng Mian was startled and stared warily at the crowd: "Miss Ali, these are all..."

"These two are my cousins, and the rest are good friends I've made here. They've all been mentioned in the letter. Thanks to them, I've been able to get by so smoothly here..."

"Ah Li?" Ma Chengting then realized who Ah Li was, the girl Cheng Mian was talking about!

She's changed!

The last time I saw her was before she joined the army...

Back then, she was pale and thin, her frail figure barely able to support her clothes, but now... she has a very good complexion, her skin isn't very fair, but she looks very healthy.

She seemed to have gained some weight, but she wasn't fat; rather, it was just the right amount of flesh, as if she had grown up. She looked three or four points better than before.

Her strong voice and carefree expression made it clear that she was doing very well!

It's surprisingly good!

Li Shu looked in the direction of the voice, his smile widening instantly: "Dr. Cheng, did you specially bring my great benefactor here so I could take a look? You're too kind!"

"..." Ma Chengting had never experienced such enthusiasm before.

His great benefactor? Him?

"It's just work together. It just so happens that the higher-ups arranged for him to come with the team. Miss Ali, don't be too happy yet. I have some things to tell you..." Cheng Mian said quickly.

"What a coincidence, I also have something I'd like to say to you." Li Shu immediately gestured, inviting the person into the house.

Cheng Mian left only one guard with him, while the others stayed outside.

As the group entered the house, Chen Feiqing immediately poured tea to entertain them. Most of the others, fearing they might get in the way, stayed outside and waited patiently.

"Are you here to talk to me about the warhorses? I've already reported this matter. The price you offered is very low. I've brought the money with me, and you can take the horses away in a little while," Cheng Mian said immediately.

The imperial court purchased warhorses in several grades, with prices ranging from twenty-five to fifty taels of silver. Of course, the best horses owned by the generals were not included in this category.

The warhorses that Li Shu acquired only cost two hundred taels of silver, which was incredibly cheap.

“That’s not it.” Li Shu shook his head and then said, “What I want to talk about is related to Young Master Ma outside.”

"???" Cheng Mian panicked. Could this girl be saying that she wanted to follow him wholeheartedly?

That would be even worse!

“Dr. Cheng, I’m not a good person.” Li Shu sighed, somewhat guilty. “Back in the mountains, I did consider Ma Chengtin my benefactor, but after escaping death, my thoughts changed a lot, especially now that I’ve settled here and even taken on a martial arts master. My perspective is different from before…”

"I think I might have been deceived by the Ma family before."

"But I can't tell you this, for I'm afraid you'll worry about me, so I told you some lies in the letter."

"Seeing you take him out today, I feel I can't keep lying anymore..."

"..."

Li Shu pushed the gifts on the table toward Cheng Mian: "Dr. Cheng, you have treated me with kindness, but I have hidden a lot of the truth. I am a lowly person like myself in front of you, so... I have no face to accept your things. As for those horses... you can take them. I don't want the money. Consider it my compensation."

"???" Cheng Mian listened, feeling somewhat uneasy.