Many years ago, on horseback, my young daughter sat in my lap just like this.
"Mother likes girls." Gu Xiaoran's eyes crinkled as she spoke simply and clearly.
"Where have you all been all this time?"
"We went to Huaiyuan and stayed in Qingyun for a while. We even encountered some bad people who hurt my mother... We also met a strange uncle..."
Gu Xiaoran started rambling on and on, and Li Zheng's relaxed expression turned serious after listening to her.
"Strange uncle?"
"Yeah, a very strange person, doesn't look like a good person."
"Whether someone is a good person or not cannot be judged solely by appearances."
After hearing this, Li Zheng assumed that Qiu Yan was either a friend or a business partner, and did not ask any further questions.
"Father..." Gu Xiaoran saw a pair of beautiful figures in the distance. With Li Zheng's help, she quickly dismounted and ran towards the people.
Upon hearing Gu Xiaoran's words, Gu Qian, who was far away, had a slightly somber expression.
There must be a reason why Yan Yan changed her clothes.
He felt somewhat guilty, all because of him.
He entrusted Qiu Yan to take care of Xiao Ran. If Xiao Ran is in trouble, Qiu Yan will definitely not let it go.
Thinking of Gu Xiaoran's previous experiences, Gu Qian's eyes were filled with hatred.
The moment Li Zheng saw Gu Qian, his heart, which had been pounding with anxiety, began to relax.
He approached and asked Gu Qian, "When did you arrive?"
"We just arrived."
"You should get some rest."
"Master, I'm not tired."
Li Zheng has lived a secluded life in the countryside for many years. When faced with problems, he always lets nature take its course and never pries into the details.
For example, why would Qiu Yan know about military affairs?
He knew that Qiu Yan was Gu Qian's benefactor.
He stopped asking questions and began feeding the horses.
Gu Xiaoran tried to help, but the more she tried, the more trouble she made.
Each time the master and disciple met, it was always uneventful, unlike the long-awaited reunion one might imagine.
At the ranch, Gu Qian fed the foal while glancing at Qiu Yan, who was silently following beside him.
"Yan Yan, why don't you all ask me..." Gu Qian paused slightly, his beautiful eyes gazing affectionately at the beauty before him.
Qiu Yan smiled faintly and asked in return:
"What are you asking?"
"It's nothing." Gu Qian's brows furrowed, and his voice was hoarse and weary.
He thought that Qiu Yan would ask him about the border war the moment she saw him.
Qiu Yan saw through Gu Qian's thoughts at a glance, smiled and shook her head, and said softly, "I believe you."
Gu Qian scattered all the hay in one go, then took Qiu Yanyu's hand and asked, "Aren't you worried about me?"
He felt a chill still running through his heart.
"If the war gets too intense, will you come back?" After more than a year of getting to know each other, Qiu Yan believed that she understood Gu Qian.
Gu Qian nodded silently, a smile spreading across his face.
If the war is intense or the situation is unfavorable, he won't have time to come back.
"At least let me know that you care about me." Gu Qian said hoarsely. In front of Qiu Yan, he was just an ordinary man.
"Didn't I just check your injuries?" Qiu Yan chuckled, pulling Gu Qian along as they left the ranch.
To Qiu Yan's relief, Gu Qian was unharmed this time.
Gu Xiaoran, the little follower behind, eagerly followed.
Qiu Yan wanted Gu Qian to get some rest, but Gu Qian hadn't seen Qiu Yan in a long time. Instead of resting, he pulled her aside and started talking about interesting stories from the war.
We're often apart, so the time we spend alone is always precious.
However, Gu Xiaoran, standing behind him, found it quite boring.
His small face scrunched up in a frown.
He seemed to have been forgotten by the men and women in front of him.
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