"Is it possible for me to learn Heng Wenhao's skills?"

What are his skills?

"Master, do you think he's only close to Xia Qi? He also has a very good relationship with Qiu Shu!"

"You're right, which stage are we at?"

"Qiu Shu drank the water he drank!" Qian Qianren said.

Zhao Cheng pouted and said, "I'm just envious, but why do I feel like you're jealous?"

"I'm not jealous!" Zhao Wu snorted and said, "I have A Tao."

"Don't be so cocky. I've heard from A-Yun that A-Tao is very strong. You might not be able to beat her."

“That’s true…” Zhao Wu sighed and said, “Once, when I was deeply in love, I just wanted to hug her, but she knocked me away.”

Zhao Cheng lifted the carriage curtain in surprise and said, "You did that?!"

Zhao Wu said, "I'm ashamed..."

"Ashamed my ass! Is that what I asked? She can send you flying, is she a grandmaster?"

"No, she knocked me away because I wasn't on guard. She's a top-notch expert just like me, but she has a very strong foundation and a lot of killing intent. She must have been in real combat since she was a child."

Zhao Cheng shuddered and said, "What kind of people are around my wife...?"

Zhao Wu said, "What are you panicking about? You have me and Commander Yang with you."

“That’s true…” Zhao Cheng said sullenly, and couldn’t help but think that A Tao was very likely a Dragon Guard trained by Yuan Yun since childhood.

If Zhao Wu wants to find her... he's likely to get hurt...

Thinking of this, Zhao Cheng added, "You only have Atao in your heart now, what about your Lanlan?"

"You become a bodyguard by the master you serve. Master, you have so many women, but I can't have a few more?"

Zhao Cheng exclaimed in surprise, "Zhao Wu, you've grown up!"

While the two were chatting, the village chief led them to their lodging, which consisted of three courtyards and had plenty of rooms.

After Zhao Cheng got off the carriage, he expressed his gratitude to the village chief and offered him another silver ingot, but the village chief still refused to accept it.

"Don't worry, Jiangde Village may lack money, but it doesn't lack morality, and it certainly doesn't lack housing."

Zhao Cheng was speechless after being rebuffed by the village chief's enthusiasm, and for the first time, he experienced the frustration of not being able to give away the money he was trying to give away.

At night, because Xia Qi gave the children snacks, many children gathered in the yard.

With nothing else to do, Zhao Cheng and Xia Qi played with the children together.

One of the girls, a six-year-old, was particularly fond of Xia Qi, always calling her "Big Sister." Zhao Cheng secretly slipped some loose silver into her pocket, which made him feel a little better.

Whether in his past or present life, Zhao Cheng is most uncomfortable with receiving favors from others for no reason. He believes in reciprocity, which may not apply to everyone, but it brings him peace of mind.

"Big sister, big brother, are you going to watch dancing tonight?" The little girl, named Yingying, blinked her eyes as she spoke, looking very cute.

Zhao Cheng subconsciously patted Yingying's head and asked, "What dancing?"

“Our village has a dance every two days, it’s so lively!” Yingying skipped and hopped onto Xia Qi’s lap, saying, “It’s about to start, I can dance too!”

Xia Qi was somewhat reluctant and asked, "Master, shall we... go and take a look?"

Zhao Cheng thought for a moment and said, "Okay, have Zhao Wu and Guard Heng follow."

"Great!!" Xia Qi exclaimed excitedly, picked up Yingying, and went to the inner room to call for help.

At night, a bonfire burned in the flat area in the center of the village, and a group of villagers sang and danced joyfully. Yingying was not lying; she was also a good dancer and followed the adults around the bonfire, showing off her dance moves.

Zhao Cheng was initially wary, but gradually relaxed until Yuan Fei reported the situation around him, at which point he was completely at ease.

The villagers of Jiangde Village are truly warm and welcoming.

There was no conspiracy, nor any malice.

But based on his experiences over the years, Zhao Cheng remained vigilant. He couldn't help but laugh at himself, thinking he was being too sensitive.

"Big sister, big brother, did I dance well?" Yingying ran over, drenched in sweat, and grabbed Xia Qi and Zhao Cheng's hands.

Xia Qi lovingly picked up Yingying, nuzzled her face with her mouth, and said, "Yingying danced so well!"

"Where's big brother?" Yingying asked Zhao Cheng.

Zhao Cheng took out a hairpin from his pocket. He had originally bought it in Qingdong City to bring back to Yuan Yun, but he really didn't have anything presentable to give to the little girl.

"You don't need this now, but you can wear it when you're a few years older. You jumped very well, this is a reward for you."

"Thank you, big brother!" Yingying didn't stand on ceremony, picking up the hairpin and holding it to her chest, looking like she loved it dearly.

Xia Qi looked at Zhao Cheng and said, "Master, perhaps..."

"Don't give me any bad advice," Zhao Cheng interrupted her, saying, "I know you like her and want her to come into the household, but she's too young."

Then Zhao Cheng asked, "Yingying, are your parents still in the village?"

Yingying nodded vigorously, pointed to the crowd dancing around the campfire, and said, "They're all dancing!"

"Look," Zhao Cheng gestured to Xia Qi, "You're not an orphan, don't overthink it."

"Oh..." Xia Qi was a little disappointed, and then rubbed her face against Yingying's face.

Nothing happened that night.

As dawn broke, Zhao Cheng and his group left Jiangde Village early. Yingying followed the carriage for a while, clutching the hairpin Zhao Cheng had given her tightly in her hands.

It wasn't until he left Jiangde Village that Zhao Cheng was completely at ease. The warmth and beauty he had witnessed yesterday were genuine, and no one had harmed him.

The sun rises on the horizon, its rays beautiful.

Seeing Xia Qi's reluctant expression, Zhao Cheng asked, "Do you really like her?"

Xia Qi nodded.

Zhao Cheng said, "When you come of age, hurry up and get married to Heng Shiwei."

Xia Qi's face flushed red instantly, and she said, "Master..."

"No need to explain, Guard Heng is one of our own."

"Cough cough!!" Outside the carriage, Zhao Wu coughed twice and said to Heng Wenhao, who was riding a horse beside him, "I am not as good as you."

Heng Wenhao revealed a smug smile and said, "I can help you with Atao's matter."

Zhao Wu rolled his eyes at Heng Wenhao and said, "That's what brothers are like."

Da da da...

Just then, a group of people hurriedly passed by. Zhao Cheng asked from inside the carriage, "Who goes there?"

Heng Wenhao said, "They are all wearing the standard armor of the Jing Army, probably about a hundred people."

"Oh, Jingjun is alright."

The group continued on their way for a while, then Yuan Fei returned, jumped directly onto the carriage, and said, "Master, something's not right."

Zhao Cheng lifted the carriage curtain and asked, "What's wrong?"

Yuan Fei said, "I just scouted the area for five miles in front and behind. There's nothing in front, but behind..."

After a pause, Yuan Fei slowly said, "There were shouts of killing, I suspect..."

"Jiangde Village was massacred."