Xu Nian's expression changed so quickly that Aunt Li didn't have time to react. She was caught off guard by the sudden question and stammered, "When did I ever make fun of you?"
"oh?"
Upon hearing this, Xu Nian was not in a hurry. He took out a yellow talisman and said, "Since I am a half-immortal, I naturally have the ability to make you tell the truth. However, I will definitely make you suffer a lot of pain!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Xu Nian pointed into the air and raised his hand to draw a talisman.
"No, no, no, I was wrong, Master!"
Seeing this, Aunt Li panicked and gritted her teeth, begging for mercy, "We did talk about this for a while, but we didn't spread these rumors!"
She originally thought Xu Nian wouldn't hear her and wouldn't care about such trivial matters, so she was bold and unrestrained.
"All of this was said by Zhao Yingying; it has nothing to do with us!"
Realizing that Xu Nian was serious, the group of middle-aged women dared not gossip any longer and quickly recounted everything they had overheard, fearing that Xu Nian would blame them.
Zhao Yingying.
Xu Nian's mind flashed through her face, and she couldn't help but click her tongue.
Isn't this that stupid woman who's infatuated with Gu Zhan?
At this moment, Zhao Yingying was nestled in her room, indulging in blissful daydreams.
Within hours, rumors about Xu Nian would spread throughout the entire village. At that time, Gu Zhan would gradually come to believe that she was a shameless woman, and Zhao Yingying would have the opportunity to get close to him!
Thinking about it, a happy smile appeared on Zhao Yingying's lips.
But before she could continue her daydreaming, the door was suddenly kicked open.
"come out."
The person standing at the door was none other than Xu Nian. At this moment, her face was cold and her eyes were full of sarcasm. She said in a sharp voice, "I will only say this once, don't force me to take action."
Seeing this, Zhao Yingying secretly felt uneasy and timidly got up to follow her out.
The surrounding crowd saw what was happening, and everyone knew exactly what was going on, but no one dared to say a word. They just watched helplessly as Zhao Yingying followed Xu Nian to the center.
"Tell me in front of everyone, is this a rumor you spread?"
Xu Nian had no intention of giving this woman any face and asked decisively.
Faced with so many eyes, Zhao Yingying felt intimidated, but could only pretend to be puzzled and say, "Master, what are you saying?"
Seeing her typical innocent-looking facade, Xu Nian was furious. She laughed angrily, "I'm giving you a chance to talk now. If you still don't confess..."
Xu Nian raised her hand, and a cluster of dark blue flames rose up. "Even the Wild Wolf King can't extinguish this fire. If you want to try, you can continue to hide it."
Zhao Yingying's legs went weak with fear. She gritted her teeth and said defiantly, "Did I say something wrong? You spend all your time by General Gu's side, and you even say you cook for him. You're accusing me of spreading rumors. Aren't you ashamed?"
After speaking at length, Zhao Yingying felt increasingly justified. Wiping away her tears, she cried to everyone, "Did I say something wrong?"
Xu Nian felt annoyed, but couldn't refute it.
For the sake of the audience, she deliberately got closer to Gu Zhan, but she didn't expect to be seen through and have rumors spread about her, which immediately annoyed her.
[Look, it's all because of you guys that the streamer can't even refute this scheming, manipulative woman anymore!]
[This is ridiculous. If you ask me, just watch the streamer cast spells and that's it. It's all your fault, you bunch of fangirls, ugh.]
Let's stop arguing and see how the streamer resolves it!
Xu Nian did want to get rid of Zhao Yingying, the kind of solution that involved kicking her into the river.
"Who told you she seduced me?"
Just as Xu Nian was pondering how to begin, a deep, husky voice came from behind her.
Gu Zhan walked over in a few steps, his tall figure standing upright, his brows furrowed with coldness.
"So you're the one spreading rumors about our relationship behind our backs?"
He had just overheard some villagers talking about this matter, and as he walked around, he happened to witness Xu Nian questioning her.
Zhao Yingying bit her red lips, tears welling in her eyes, and said, "But I was just worried about you, is that wrong?"
[This woman is such a master at playing the victim! I'm truly impressed; she's even better at acting than that old streamer!]
She's a complete hypocrite.
[I'm dying, the general is so handsome!]
Upon hearing this, Gu Zhan actually chuckled, a slight smile curving his lips, softening his otherwise cold and hard expression.
This was the first time anyone had seen him smile, and they were all somewhat stunned.
The general is truly handsome.
Zhao Yingying was also stunned, thinking that he realized how good she was, and said shyly, "What are you laughing at?"
"We're not close, and we never will be. You spread rumors without permission, disrupting my and Miss Xu's lives. Is this what you call being worried about me?"
As he spoke, Gu Zhan's smile vanished completely. He narrowed his long, narrow eyes and took a few steps forward. "Miss Zhao, I'm laughing at you. Don't you think you're ridiculous?"
He was always a man of few words and didn't bother with arguing.
But this matter is different; it not only slandered himself but also disturbed Xu Nian.
So he had to speak frankly, even if it would upset the country girl who was in love with him.
Upon hearing this, Zhao Yingying's flushed face turned deathly pale. Her lips trembled, and she opened her mouth for a long time, but couldn't utter a single sound.
In front of everyone, Gu Zhan actually showed her no mercy and called her ridiculous!
Zhao Yingying felt extremely wronged. She looked up, hoping to find someone to help her, but was disheartened to find that everyone was looking at her with disdain, as if getting involved with her would bring bad luck.
Xu Nian didn't speak, but looking at the broad back of the man in front of her, she couldn't help but recall that night.
The two were not very familiar with each other yet, and Gu Zhan was still protecting him in this way.
A few days ago, he raised his hand to draw his sword; a few days later, he defended her.
In an instant, Xu Nian's irritation caused by Zhao Yingying dissipated considerably.
“I have never liked people making fun of me, so I even issued a military order. My presence with you does not mean that you can arbitrarily probe my bottom line.”
Seeing the villagers gathered to watch the spectacle, Gu Zhan said loudly, "Miss Xu and I are close friends. If anyone dares to say anything more about this—"
"Sizzle!"
Gu Zhan raised his hand and drew his sword. The sunlight shone on the sharp blade, creating dappled patterns.
"Kill without mercy."
Suddenly, the scene fell silent. Everyone was pale-faced and completely stunned.
Perhaps because Gu Zhan was always kind to the soldiers, they had forgotten that these were a group of imposing officers and soldiers!
Seeing that they were all so frightened by Gu Zhan that they couldn't straighten up, Xu Nian chuckled and glanced at him, "They're all scared to death by you."
"If we don't explain it clearly, they will spread more and more outrageous rumors."
Gu Zhan lowered his eyes and met the girl's smiling face. He sensed that she must be very satisfied, and a barely perceptible smile appeared on his lips.
"Alright, General Gu, to thank you, I'll treat you to dinner as well."
Xu Nian was in a good mood. She patted Gu Zhan on the shoulder and turned back to comfort the two children.
Gu Zhan watched her departing figure and touched the shoulder that had just been touched.
Xu Nian.
Gu Zhan murmured softly, a light that had never been seen before flashing in his eyes.
He became completely interested in her.
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