Lin Xihe was captivated by the lively scene as she strolled side by side with Ji Zhuo through the streets.

Suddenly, the sound of crisp, rapid hoofbeats approached from afar, shattering the harmony.

The two instinctively turned around and saw a tall, strong horse steadily stopping behind them.

Immediately afterwards, a man dressed in a blue robe gracefully dismounted from his horse. He was tall and imposing, and walked up to the two of them. He had a handsome face and a commanding presence.

"Lord Ji." The man bowed slightly and greeted Ji Zhuo with a respectful but not servile attitude.

Ji Zhuo frowned slightly, a hint of wariness in his eyes: "Gu Qinghuai?"

Upon hearing this name, Lin Xihe was slightly taken aback, her heart filled with disbelief.

Isn't this the second male lead in the book?

Wasn't it Gu Qinghuai, the general he had never met and who was stationed far away in the north?

Lin Bin defended the southern border during his lifetime, while Gu Qinghuai guarded the northern lands.

She was secretly surprised; how could the world be so small?

Why did he appear at this time?

According to the plot of the book, shouldn't he not appear until next summer?

"It's good that Lord Ji recognizes me. Then you must also know that the lady beside you is my fiancée." Gu Qinghuai straightened up, looked firmly at Ji Zhuo, and said in a resounding voice.

"Your fiancée? I don't think you were unaware that your mother sent someone to annul the engagement." Ji Zhuo's tone instantly turned cold, carrying a hint of malice and displeasure.

“My mother did send someone there, but I was unaware of it at first. Besides, we haven’t signed a letter of annulment, so Miss Lin is still my fiancée. Lord Ji, I arranged for my fiancée to stay in Xinghua Village and planned to bring her back next spring. Why did you take it upon yourself to bring her with you?” Gu Qinghuai’s eyes were filled with accusation.