"My lady, please don't be angry. I was just joking!"
"Madam just got up and hasn't had breakfast yet. There's an old restaurant up ahead; I'll get some food for her!"
Gu Qianluo's eyebrows twitched slightly. She drew back the curtains and looked out at the market. She saw Chen Jinheng striding towards a pastry vendor.
The vendor handed him various pastries, and the man nodded his thanks politely, his eyes full of kindness, unlike the arrogance typical of scions of meritorious families.
"I never expected Chen Jinheng to have such a tender side," Gu Qianlu murmured softly.
However, Han Ying, who was driving the horse in front, had sharp ears and turned to remind Gu Qianluo inside the carriage curtain.
"Yes! Our general is always strict and cold to outsiders, but only towards you, my lady, does he show such tenderness despite his tough exterior. My lady, you must cherish the general's affection!"
After buying breakfast, the man got into his car and saw a lovely girl with one side of her face flushed, staring intently at him.
"My lady, what do you think I should do?"
"My husband is handsome."
Upon hearing this, Chen Jinheng's heart skipped a beat, and his grip on his breakfast tightened unconsciously. He spoke with delight,
"I am delighted by your praise, my lady. Please read as much as you can while I am still here! In case I ever have a..."
Gu Qianlu raised her slender fingers to cover the man's rough lips, and warned him sternly.
"Don't say anything unlucky! Promise me you'll come back safely!"
Upon hearing this, Chen Jinheng narrowed his eyes slightly, gently placed that slender hand to his lips, and said softly,
"Luo'er, I promise you!"
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