Seeing the little girl's mysterious demeanor, Gu Zhan didn't press her for details and chuckled softly.
Immediately afterwards, his expression froze, and he pondered for a long time.
Xu Nian didn't notice Gu Zhan; her mind was racing, and she had already come up with a good idea.
So she didn't delay and immediately got up to find Nilu.
But as soon as she stood up, Xu Nian suddenly felt dizzy and her lower back ached, and she almost stumbled and fell.
Gu Zhan reacted quickly, helping her up with concern in his eyes. "What's wrong?"
Xu Nian was also somewhat confused. She touched her slender waist but didn't notice anything unusual. After pondering for a moment, she shook her head.
"It's alright, I probably got up too quickly just now."
As she said this, she hurried off to find Nilu, completely unaware of the worry in Gu Zhan's eyes.
Nilu had just sat down when Xu Nian came over, beaming, "Nilu, I have an idea!"
Upon hearing this, Nilu was immediately shocked and hurriedly grabbed Xu Nian's sleeve, "Is this true?"
Xu Nian's face lit up with a smug look. "When have I ever lied to you?"
She whispered a few words in Nilu's ear, which immediately drew a look of astonishment from her, causing her to scream, "This...is it really possible?"
Upon hearing this, Xu Nian showed no concern, raising her eyebrows slightly, "Of course it's feasible."
Nilu pondered for a moment, and soon found it quite good.
She glanced at Xu Nian several times, as if she found it strange, "I really don't know where you get so many ideas, each one is excellent."
Xu Nian laughed to herself, her eyes curving like crescent moons.
After Xu Nian told Nilu about his method, everyone in the clan got busy, preparing this today and that tomorrow, keeping them very busy.
Da Bao and Er Bao, being playful, watched for a while before pulling Xu Nian's hand and asking, "Sister, what are they doing?"
Xu Nian pondered for a moment, then patiently told them, "They're going to fight in a few days, so you all have to be good, okay?"
Hearing this, the two children nodded vigorously, but their eyes were filled with worry. "Is Big Sister going too?"
Seeing their worried expressions, Xu Nian had to gently comfort them, "Go ahead, but your sister will come back safely, okay?"
With Xu Nian's assurance, Da Bao and Er Bao were no longer as worried as before, and nodded their little heads like chicks pecking at rice.
After calming the villagers down, Xu Nian stepped out of the house and bumped into Gu Zhan, who had come looking for her.
"What's wrong?" Xu Nian asked, leaning closer.
"This matter involves many things, and I need to return to the capital."
Gu Zhan's expression was calm, but he patiently explained to Xu Nian, "This concerns the royal family, so there must be no mistakes."
Upon hearing this, Xu Nian could more or less guess what Gu Zhan was going to do.
It was simply to inform the emperor, or to prevent the third prince from overstepping his bounds further.
But the thought of Gu Zhan leaving again made Xu Nian feel inexplicably heavy-hearted. After a moment of stunned silence, she smiled and said, "Okay."
Seeing this, Gu Zhan fell silent.
He clearly saw the fleeting displeasure on the little girl's face.
Could it be that he said something wrong?
Before Gu Zhan could speak again, Xu Nian spoke once more, her expression unchanged, "When are you leaving?"
Gu Zhansi paused, then parted his thin lips slightly, "Tomorrow."
"So early?"
Xu Nian whispered a word, even though he had expected him to leave early, he hadn't thought it would be tomorrow.
Gu Zhan felt a strange itch in his heart. He touched the ring on his little finger and blurted out, "We're almost at the capital. If I'm not mistaken, you're going to the capital, aren't you?"
He glanced at the houses behind her, which were packed with refugees.
The young girl is kind-hearted and will likely allow them to settle in the capital with her.
Upon hearing his words, Xu Nian did not deny it, and nodded seriously, "That's right."
She had long ago decided to bring this group of people to the capital, both for her own convenience and for theirs.
This experience has been arduous, but fortunately, I have met many good people through my previous encounters who can help me when necessary.
not to mention……
Xu Nian suddenly raised her eyes, staring blankly at Gu Zhan.
He was born with a handsome face, with thick eyebrows, bright eyelashes, a high nose bridge, and thin lips—the kind of looks most desirable for a girl.
Gu Zhan is a majestic general, protecting the country and its people. There must be many young ladies from prominent families in the capital who are eagerly awaiting his return.
Xu Nian's thoughts wandered, and she only came back to her senses after a moment. "Since that's the case, then you should go and prepare. The journey will be arduous, so don't tire yourself out."
She sincerely hoped that Gu Zhan would get better, and then casually took out a few bottles of medicine and put them into his large palm.
"These are medicines you might need, so take them with you just in case."
Xu Nian gave a long and detailed explanation of the drug's effects, and Gu Zhan listened with narrowed eyes, taking careful notes without any perfunctory attitude.
Xu Nian only stopped talking reluctantly when her throat was burning and sore.
Gu Zhan carefully put away the medicine, his voice soft and gentle, "I'll be waiting for you in the capital."
Finally, he added, "Don't keep me waiting too long."
Xu Nian pursed her lips, tiptoed slightly, and took the initiative to brush the fallen flowers off his shoulder.
"I understand." She smiled gently.
Gu Zhan's heartbeat suddenly slowed by half a beat, as if something was churning within him.
He was not ignorant of matters of love and affection, and often heard his ministers and soldiers discuss them, but he had previously ignored them and even despised them.
As a general with outstanding military achievements, how could Gu Zhan not have someone who took a fancy to him?
From princesses in the palace to young girls in the capital, everyone admired his looks and reputation.
In Gu Zhan's view, the so-called "the emperor no longer held court in the morning" was nothing more than being tempted by lust and lacking a firm mind.
But now, Xu Nian merely moved her slender, white fingertips and gave him a gentle smile, and Gu Zhan was utterly defeated.
He had never felt this way before, and now that it had suddenly come to him, he was somewhat afraid.
He stared intently at the tips of his dark black boots, paused for a moment, then turned and left.
Only the reddish ears hidden beneath the dark hair drooping to the sides of the ears said it all.
Xu Nian watched Gu Zhan's departing figure and pondered for a long time.
What did she do to offend this powerful figure?
After thinking it over and over, Xu Nian still couldn't figure it out, so she simply snapped out of it and slowly made her way back.
Is the general leaving again? I miss you so much, waaaaah.
[I think you're all not here to watch the streamer at all; you're all just after the general's good looks!]
I believe the general is solely focused on protecting the country.
Seeing that Gu Zhan was about to leave, the comments section erupted again. Xu Nian was already used to it, so she didn't argue with them and instead felt melancholy.
When Gu Zhan was by her side, Xu Nian felt that her waist, abdomen and back were straight and she was not afraid of anything.
Now that he's gone, Xu Nian is filled with anxiety again.
She clenched her fist in exasperation until it turned bright red before letting go.
"Xu Nian, how could you become so dependent on someone..."
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