Just as everyone was wondering what was going on, a dashing figure emerged from a corner.
Who else could it be but Jin Mulan?
After Xiao Yu left the Xiao Prince's Mansion, Jin Mulan followed him secretly.
Just now, when Chu Tianjiao drew his sword to stab Xiao Yu, Jin Mulan's hand had already gripped the hilt of the sword, and she was almost about to strike.
At the critical moment, Xiao Yu took out the imperial edict and held it in front of his chest, and Chu Tianjiao also stopped in time.
Seeing that Xiao Yu was out of danger, Jin Mulan had no intention of showing up, but who knew... Xiao Yu would actually discover her?
How did Xiao Yu discover him?
Jin Mulan was very curious. She had hidden herself very well, and even Chu Tianjiao and Bai Can hadn't discovered her. How could Xiao Yu have found her?
You have to understand, she was just one step away from becoming a Grandmaster, and in the entire capital, only Liu Jingtao was stronger than her.
Although she had doubts, Jin Mulan did not ask.
"Let's go."
Seeing that Xiao Yu was completely unharmed, and that he not only had Bai Can write an IOU but also retrieved the Dragon Gallant Spear, Jin Mulan was quite surprised, but her tone remained calm.
He secretly sized up Xiao Yu. It seemed that the legendary Xiao Shilang was not as foolish as he had imagined.
"Um."
Xiao Yu nodded and left with Jin Mulan.
Bai Can stared blankly at this scene, and asked in confusion, "Tianjiao, how come Jin Mulan is with Xiao Yu?"
Both being female generals, Chu Tianjiao was far inferior to Jin Mulan in both fame and strength.
Jin Mulan was the true first female general of the Great Xia Kingdom. She set a precedent that women could also be appointed as generals, giving women all over the world an equal opportunity.
Although Chu Tianjiao was also a female general, she was only a junior general, and her status in the army was nowhere near that of Jin Mulan.
So, when Bai Can saw Jin Mulan appear, he was completely flustered...
Chu Tianjiao's military seal was not stolen!
The Dragon Gall Spear should also be returned to Xiao Yu!
You've already spent all the betrothal gifts from the Prince Xiao's mansion!
Now even Jin Mulan is on Xiao Yu's side, so... so what does your Chu family have left?!
Bai Can felt he had been ripped off, and the regret on his face could no longer be hidden. He asked in a trembling voice, "What... what happened? Why is Jin Mulan with Xiao Yu?"
"She just wants to use Xiao Yu to suppress me."
Chu Tianjiao said with a mysterious confidence, "His Majesty is in dire need of capable people right now. In the entire Great Xia Kingdom, there are only two female generals, Jin Mulan and I. Jin Mulan is afraid that my future military achievements and fame will overshadow hers, so she joined forces with Xiao Yu to put on this show in order to weaken my strength."
“Brother Can, although we are both young generals, as long as we work together, our future achievements will definitely surpass Jin Mulan's, and we may even be ennobled and appointed as generals, becoming kings of different surnames in the Great Xia Kingdom. Xiao Yu is a fool, and sooner or later we will trample him under our feet.”
Bai Can: "..."
The Xiao family was full of loyal martyrs; it wasn't just these eighteen young men who sacrificed their lives.
Starting with Xiao Yu's great-grandfather, the Xiao family had shed countless blood and made numerous military achievements. It wasn't until Xiao Yu's father's generation that they were granted the title of King Xiao.
Where do you, Chu Tianjiao, get your confidence to become a king of a different surname in the Great Xia Kingdom?
Unlike the nouveau riche Chu family, Bai Can's father was also a general. Although he was young and impetuous, he was also well-versed in the ways of officialdom and would not be as unrealistic as Chu Tianjiao!
As for surpassing Jin Mulan... although it's not as difficult as becoming a king of a different surname, it's still not something an ordinary person can do!
Bai Can was well aware of all this, but instead of discouraging Chu Tianjiao, he said softly, "I believe in you."
"Brother Can, you're so kind."
Chu Tianjiao said softly.
Their eyes met, and Chu Tianjiao lowered his head slightly, a happy smile and a hint of shyness on his lips.
Bai Can was stunned by her gentle and shy demeanor.
The reason he liked Chu Tianjiao so much was not only because of Chu Tianjiao's identity as General Baiyu, but also because Chu Tianjiao was very beautiful, a great beauty!
"Tianjiao, tonight..."
Bai Can felt as if a cat's paw was scratching at his heart, and he couldn't bear it any longer.
"now……"
Chu Tianjiao bit her lip, thinking about how to politely refuse.
It's all Xiao Yu's fault for pressuring her too much just now, which made her blurt out in her haste to ask Bai Can to stay tonight.
The Chu family's crisis is over, but Chu Tianjiao's crisis is not.
Chu Tianjiao didn't want Bai Can to know that she and Xiao Yu had already consummated their marriage. What should she do if Bai Can found out and wanted to break off the engagement?
Before figuring out what to do, Chu Tianjiao didn't want to have a relationship with Bai Can.
"Tianjiao, I love your reserved demeanor."
Seeing Chu Tianjiao biting her lip and remaining silent, Bai Can assumed she was shy, and became even more excited. "Within fifteen days, I will send the betrothal gifts to the Chu family. Then, we will be family! Don't worry, I will definitely prepare more betrothal gifts and won't be outdone by Xiao Yu."
As she spoke, her hand had already wrapped around Chu Tianjiao's waist.
That soft touch made Bai Can finally understand the true meaning of "even heroes can't resist the charms of a beautiful woman".
"Something terrible has happened!"
Just as Chu Tianjiao was racking his brains for a way to politely refuse, Madam Liu's personal maid ran over and said urgently, "Master, Miss, something bad has happened... Madam's old illness has flared up, and she is in unbearable pain all over her body. She is about to faint from the pain."
"What?"
Upon hearing this, both Chu Qingshan and Chu Tianjiao were startled.
After frowning slightly, Chu Tianjiao asked, "Today is the ninth day, didn't Doctor Song come to perform acupuncture on my mother?"
Madam Liu's health was poor, and for the past few years, it was Doctor Song who had been helping her with acupuncture. She would have acupuncture once a month, and then take Chinese medicine to relieve the pain.
"Dr. Song didn't come."
The maid shook her head and said nervously, "An hour ago, Madam sent someone to invite Doctor Song, but Doctor Song said that he would not come to treat Madam anymore."
"You're not coming anymore?"
Chu Tianjiao frowned even more, and said impatiently, "Is it because your attitude was bad that you angered Doctor Song?"
The Divine Physician Song was the number one physician in the Great Xia Kingdom, possessing extraordinary medical skills and earning the title of "Enemy of the King of Hell".
Even if the King of Hell wants to take someone away, Doctor Song can save them.
Moreover, seven or eight out of ten imperial physicians in the palace were disciples of the divine physician Song.
This shows just how powerful and influential he is.
"No, we have always been very respectful to Doctor Song."
The maid was so frightened that she knelt on the ground and quickly explained, "In the past, we didn't even need to ask him; Doctor Song would come to our door to treat Madam's illness. But this time... he suddenly stopped coming! Doctor Song didn't say why, and we didn't dare to ask."
"waste!"
Chu Tianjiao glared angrily at the maid.
He then said, "Father, you go and stay with Mother. I will personally go and invite Doctor Song. I should be able to get him here."
"I'll go with you."
Bai Can also spoke up, saying, "My father is good friends with one of Doctor Song's disciples. Perhaps he will come to treat Madam Liu's illness out of respect for the Bai family!"
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