The Bully General's Spiritual Husband

Cheng Yu was just about to go to his subordinates' residence to get his horse and ride towards Peach Blossom Village when he saw Shen Jin talking to a pretty woman in front of a flower hairpin stall.

He intended to pretend he hadn't seen anything and leave, but Shen Jin called him back.

"It's you! Ice Face, you saved me last time. Come on, let me treat you to dinner. I told you Fu Man Lou has a new hot pot restaurant, and I was just about to..."

Seeing that Shen Jin was about to continue rambling on, Cheng Yu replied coldly, "I'm not going."

Shen Jin's words caught in her throat. What was wrong with this ice-cold face? She didn't think she had offended him!

So cold, even colder than Scarface from Little Cabbage's family.

These two are indeed fellow disciples; their expressions are exactly the same.

Shen Jin immediately stopped smiling. He had never been treated so coldly before. Since this ice-cold-faced man didn't appreciate it, then so be it.

As the eldest son of the prefect, Shen Jin was surrounded by people who fawned over him. After being turned away by Cheng Yu, he stopped pretending to be enthusiastic.

He pulled out a hundred-tael silver ingot from his pocket and threw it into Cheng Yu's arms. "This is a life-saving fund. If it's not enough, come to the gambling den and get it from me. I, Shen Jin, have never owed anyone a favor. If I need help in the future, I will repay it."

After saying that, he frowned, pursed his lips, and left.

Cheng Yu watched the person brush past him, clenching the silver ingot Shen Jin had thrown at him. It was fine, he had the same idea, they were never meant to be friends anyway.

He then left with nimble steps.

The two thought they would never cross paths again, but life always has unexpected twists and turns, but that's another story.

Shen Jin was ambushed by Shen Feng's men as soon as she returned to the entrance of the gambling den.

"Young Master, the Master wants you to return to the city immediately."

Shen Jin, who was already in a bad mood, paused. Looking at the four people who appeared in front of him, it seemed that he could not escape this time. They were all the old man's confidants.

This time, the people sent by Wen Xin are different from the last time. One of the people who came this time is Shen Feng's most capable subordinate. His martial arts skills are naturally superior to Shen Jin's. Moreover, he alone cannot deal with four people. Even if Shen Li and the others from the gambling house are called out, they are still no match for these four people.

Shen Jin knew that she would have to go back this time, so she said to the four of them, "Okay, I'll go back and explain to them first."

The leader nodded: "Young master, please proceed. Don't take too long."

Shen Li and his group saw Shen Jin surrounded and were about to attack when Shen Jin gave them a look that made them stop in their tracks as they left the gambling den.

Shen Jin said in a deliberately relaxed tone, "Alright, Shen Li, you guys continue to run the gambling den well. I have to go back now, my family is looking for me."

Shen Li asked uncertainly, "Master, have you been threatened by them? If you don't want to leave, then we'll go..."

“Who said I didn’t want to leave? I’ve been away long enough this time, and my family must be worried. I’ll come again next time.” With that, he immediately turned around and waved to Shen Li and the others, then got into the carriage with the people sent by the prefectural city.

Li Hao asked uncertainly in a low voice, "What kind of business does the boss's family do? These people seem to be coming in aggressively."

Shen Li shook his head. He didn't know exactly what Shen Jin did, only that he came from the prefectural city and had saved him before. But since his master said he was family, he should be fine.

Shen Li figured that since Shen Jin wasn't telling him his identity, he must have his reasons. All he needed to do was run the gambling den well.

Sitting in the carriage, Shen Jin kept lifting the curtain to look outside. All around were familiar places, streets he had visited countless times, and stalls he had lingered at for a long time... Once he went back, he wouldn't be able to eat at Hongxilou anymore, and he wondered how the newly launched hot pot would taste.

But what important matter could her father have sent to fetch her back? Could it be that Wen Xin was whispering in his ear again, trying to get him to "marry" her off?

Shen Jin rubbed her wrist, where the birthmark was hidden by the wide sleeves of her clothes, her eyes gradually turning cold.

Cheng Yu's horse happened to pass by Shen Jin's carriage. The two exchanged a glance before looking away.

Cheng Yu, who was leaning slightly forward, felt the silver ingot on his chest was uncomfortable, but he ignored it and whipped his horse to speed up.

The newly made charcoal was transported back yesterday, and Li Zhe and the others are preparing to go up the mountain today to cut down trees and make new charcoal.

After finishing breakfast and getting ready to leave, they encountered Cheng Yu riding a horse at full speed.

Li Zhe said to Wu Maoshan and the others beside him, "Uncle Maoshan, you go first, I'll be there in a bit."

The group also saw Cheng Yu riding a horse. Horses were a rare sight in Peach Blossom Village, so they couldn't help but take a second look.

Wu Maoshan nodded: "Okay, go ahead and do what you need to do. We can handle it too."

After the others left, Cheng Yu arrived at Yin Baicai's house.

Pulling on the reins, the brown horse beneath him came to a stop, and Cheng Yu nimbly dismounted. "Brother, a letter has arrived from the north. Take a look."

Li Zhe took the letter from Cheng Yu, quickly scanned it, and his face grew increasingly dark.

The Xiongnu, whom they had driven into their lair, have returned with renewed force. It seems the lesson learned last time was not enough.

"Come in first, let me discuss this with A-Yin."

Yin Baicai, who was tidying up the dishes with Zhou Yu in the kitchen, looked at Li Zhe who had returned and asked, "Did you leave something behind?"

Li Zhe shook his head: "A-Yin, come here, I have something to discuss with you."

Zhou Yu took the bowl and chopsticks handed over by Yin Baicai. "Brother Yin, go and see. Brother Li seems to have something urgent to attend to. I'll clean up the rest."

Yin Baicai dried her hands and walked over, looking at Cheng Yu, who was also frowning beside Li Zhe, and asked, "What's wrong? You two brothers look so pale."

Li Zhe had already revealed his identity when he went to Hongxi Restaurant last time, so it was naturally easier for him to speak next.

"The war situation in the north is urgent, I may..."

Yin Baicai was stunned after hearing this. What? Li the bully had only been back for a short time, and the war had started again?

A pang of reluctance flashed through her heart. "Okay, then go ahead! I'll take good care of Xiao Mo."

Li Zhe looked directly into Yin Baicai's eyes and said firmly, "Let's go together."

Yin Baicai felt uncomfortable under Li Zhe's gaze and avoided his eyes, "What, what would I go there for? I don't know how to fight, besides..."

Before Yin Baicai could finish speaking, Li Zhe grabbed her and pulled her into an empty room in her house. Yin Baicai shouted, "Li, you bully, what are you doing? You're squeezing my hand so hard it hurts! Let go of me right now! It's not like I forbid you from going in, you..."

Li Zhe could no longer hold back and lowered his head to shut up the incessantly chattering mouth in front of him.

Yin Baicai's words stopped abruptly. In her daze, she shoved Li Zhe's tall body away, shouting, "What the hell are you doing?!"

Li Zhe slammed his back against the closed door with a loud bang.

Yin Baicai clenched her sleeves and wiped her mouth vigorously.

Li Zhe chuckled softly, "Ah Yin can't clean it properly, so it's better to be well-behaved when you're asleep."

"What the hell are you saying!" Yin Baicai glared at him angrily.

“This is the second time.”

"What do you mean, 'a second time'? Explain yourself clearly."

"kiss you."

……

Yin Baicai was dumbfounded. WDF, damn it, this scoundrel Li Eba is a real scoundrel.

Increasingly angry, Yin Baicai stood on tiptoe and grabbed Li Zhe by the neck, demanding, "Explain yourself clearly, what exactly happened?"

Li Zhe gave a brief account of how he fed Yin Baicai medicine mouth-to-mouth when Yin Baicai was unconscious.

At the same time, he felt the hand gripping his neck tighten.

"Ah Yin, let go! You're trying to murder your husband!"

Yin Baicai roared, "Murder your grandma's leg! Get the hell out of here!"