She imitated Lu Huai's handwriting and wrote a few words on the paper: "Fallen petals are not heartless things, they turn into spring mud to protect the flowers."
Admittedly, Lu Huai's handwriting was so unique that she couldn't imitate it very well no matter how hard she tried. But Qin Xi didn't mind; after she finished writing, she smiled with her eyes crinkling.
"Find me a room," Qin Xi said. "I want to stick it up."
Lele: "Yes."
Looking at her hopeful expression, Shu Hua gently pursed her lips and lowered her eyes.
Fallen petals are not heartless things; they turn into spring mud to nourish the flowers.
Lu Huai didn't abandon her; he simply chose a safer way to protect her.
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As night fell, Lu Huai and Shu Zhan left the mansion under the cover of darkness. The fine horses they rode were carefully selected, so there was no need to worry about them not being able to run very far.
As they passed through the city gate, soldiers guarding the city came forward to check them. The two had nothing with them except money, so they were given some more money and easily left the city.
Lu Huai's lips were tightly pressed together as he rode incredibly fast, as if he couldn't wait to reach his destination. Shu Zhan knew he had something on his mind, so she also chased after him without stopping.
The journey to the northwest was about three thousand li. The two traveled through the night, resting only once and changing horses three times, before finally arriving at the camp of the army suppressing the rebellion.
When Lu Chuan heard the report, he was somewhat wary, since infiltrating enemy lines by impersonating a general's family member was a common tactic in the military. But when he saw the person standing in front of him, he couldn't help but be slightly surprised.
"Long-term decision?" Lu Chuan asked tentatively.
Lu Huai handed the horse to the soldier looking after the military horses, smiled at Lu Chuan, and said, "Brother, how have you been?"
Shu Zhan also said, "Commander Lu."
Hearing their voices, Lu Chuan breathed a sigh of relief. He led them inside, asking, "What brings you here?"
Upon hearing this, Shu Zhan's brow twitched, and he glanced at Lu Huai. The latter remained silent for a moment before saying, "This matter is a long story. However, if it weren't for unavoidable circumstances, I would never have come to the army to bother you, elder brother."
"We're brothers, what are you saying?" Lu Chuan gave him a reproachful look, then said to the two of them, "Are you tired? I sent someone to get some food. After you've eaten, you can set up camp and rest. If you need anything, just come find me."
Shu Zhan quickly expressed his gratitude, "Thank you, Commander Lu."
Lu Chuan smiled and said, "Young Master Shu, there's no need for such formalities. The food in the army is simple, please forgive us."
Shu Zhan: "Commander Lu can just call me Zixiang. It always makes me feel uncomfortable when men call me 'Young Master'."
Lu Chuan couldn't help but chuckle upon hearing this. "Then I'll call you Zixiang. I've often heard Changjue talk about you. You two are about the same age. If Zixiang doesn't mind, I'll take the liberty of calling you Big Brother."
"Not at all, not at all! I'm overjoyed, how could I possibly mind!" Shu Zhan grinned broadly. "Hello, Big Brother!"
Lu Chuan patted him on the shoulder, "Good brother."
Lu Huai tilted his head slightly, pursed his lips, and remained silent for a while before suddenly speaking: "Big brother."
Lu Chuan: "Hmm?"
"Do you still remember..." Lu Huai frowned, hesitatingly saying, "What I said to you in the dungeon back then?"
Lu Chuan was slightly taken aback, and the words he had spoken to Lu Huai that day kept flashing through his mind.
'You've been pretending for so long, what are you trying to do? Is there some unfulfilled ambition you've been harboring?'
"No. If I encounter a wise ruler, I'd gladly be a pampered young master; if I encounter a foolish one, I'd rather be a warlord in troubled times!"
He paused for a moment, not answering immediately, but instead asked him, "What do you want to do?"
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