Just then, a hearty laugh came from outside the Lu residence.

"Xue'er is right. It's just killing a few roughnecks. He's nothing special. But on the battlefield, a massive formation of ten thousand cavalry would be truly awe-inspiring."

The moment she heard that sound, all the gloom on Lu Yunxue's face vanished, and she immediately got up and looked towards the door.

A robust and handsome man walked slowly towards them, dressed in white that was as white as snow, with eyes like the moon in the sky.

"Pei Lang, what brings you here?"

The person in front of her was none other than Pei Jianzhi, the man Lu Yunxue had been longing for.

Lu Yunxue rushed forward in three steps and grabbed Pei Jianzhi's hand.

A blush rose on her cheeks, and her shy appearance was like that of a young woman who had just left her home.

Pei Jianzhi casually pinched Lu Yunxue's cheek and said with a smile.

"It's been so long, have you missed me?"

Seeing their flirtatious banter, Grandmother Lu snorted coldly.

"You're the Pei Lang that my Xue'er was talking about?"

Upon hearing this, Pei Jianzhi stepped forward and clasped his hands in greeting.

"I suppose you are the grandmother Xue'er mentioned. I am Pei Jianzhi, from the Pei family of Qinghe. Xue'er and I met on the battlefield, and we have been through thick and thin together. I will marry no one but her in this life."

Lu Yunxue asked, "Why did you agree?"

"I will never marry anyone but Pei Lang in this life."

Seeing her granddaughter acting as if money was no object, Grandma Lu was furious.

Seeing the deep affection between the two, Grandmother Lu asked directly.

"Since you and my Xue'er are in love, I suppose you would be willing to make sacrifices for her."

Pei Jianzhi replied confidently upon hearing this.

"My Qinghe Pei family is a top-tier family in Dali. We have everything you could want. Xue'er, just ask. I would give you my life if you asked."

Grandmother Lu gave a cold laugh.

“My Lu family doesn’t need your life, but there is indeed something we need your help with.”

Pei Jianzi said confidently.

"Please tell me, Grandmother, my Pei family is wealthy beyond measure. Money is nothing but an external thing to me. If I can win Xue'er's smile, I don't care how much money I have."

Upon hearing this, Grandmother Lu sat up slightly and said softly.

"My Lu family doesn't need much from you. How about you first help us pay back the five million taels of silver we owe the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion? We'll talk about the rest later."