After scooping the fish out of the water, He Yunxiao, with his soaked boots on the ground, bent down and gently placed his wife, Nanzhu, down on the ground.
"Don't do that again."
Meng Qingrou looked at He Yunxiao and said.
He Yunxiao was completely confused. What was wrong with his wife, Nan Zhu?
He asked, "What's wrong with you now?"
Meng Qingrou didn't answer, but said, "Let's find some firewood first and dry your shoes. Then we'll talk, okay?"
"Um."
He Yunxiao agreed, and then the two of them held hands, found a lot of discarded tree branches, and started a fire by the lake.
He Yunxiao didn't bring a tinderbox, and neither did Meng Qingrou.
At this moment, He Yunxiao demonstrated how to start a fire by rubbing sticks together. Because of his internal energy, his physical abilities were enhanced, and he could also use his internal energy to heat the branches first, so the process of starting a fire went very smoothly.
After preparing a fire, He Yunxiao skewered the fish he had caught onto tree branches and grilled them over the fire.
At the same time, they also put the wet shoes next to the fire to dry them.
The two sat by the fire on the lakeside, watching the flames leap merrily among the burning branches.
At this point, Meng Qingrou finally spoke up, saying, "Young master, Nan Zhu doesn't know your name yet."
He Yunxiao, not wanting to reveal his identity, said, "My name is Xiao Yun, and I am from Jiangnan."
Meng Qingrou's left hand was still being held by He Yunxiao. Surprisingly, her injured wound wasn't hurting as much; instead, the sensation of being held by his large hand was stronger.
She rested her chin on her knees, looked at the fire, and said softly, "Young Master Xiao, let's not do this again."
He Yunxiao laughed and asked, "What?"
"Do nothing but heal your wounds."
He Yunxiao pretended to be confused and said, "Why? Isn't grilled fish pretty good?"
“Young Master Xiao, I am the eldest princess of Qi, and I am married. Although you saved me and I am grateful to you, some of your actions are too… intimate. There is a difference between men and women, Young Master Xiao, let’s not get so close.”
Looking at He Yunxiao, who remained silent, Meng Qingrou apologized to him again, "I'm sorry, Young Master Xiao, Nanzhu's tone was harsh, but we really can't do that."
He Yunxiao laughed and said, "You really like that He Yunxiao, don't you?"
Meng Qingrou shook her head.
I don't like him.
"dislike?"
"Hmm." She continued, "Before my sister told me, I didn't know this young master existed. So, I don't know anything about him, and I can't say whether I like him or not."
He Yunxiao laughed and said, "Then why do you mention him everywhere?"
Meng Qingrou said matter-of-factly, "He is my husband."
"What husband? You don't even know him."
Meng Qingrou looked at He Yunxiao with her beautiful and clear eyes, "Young Master Xiao, it has nothing to do with whether we know each other or not. My sister has promised me to him, so he is my husband. I should always think of him."
He Yunxiao said, "You clearly don't like him, so why do you want him to be your husband?"
"My sister said so."
"Meng Qingqian?"
Meng Qingrou looked around and said, "Young Master Xiao, don't call my sister by her name directly. If others find out, you'll lose your head."
He Yunxiao laughed and said, "Aren't you 'someone else'?"
Meng Qingrou realized what He Yunxiao meant and said with a blush, "Young Master saved me, so of course I can't go to my sister to complain."
He Yunxiao said, "See? You never listen to your sister, do you?"
Meng Qingrou was stunned for a moment. She remembered how she had disobeyed her older sister and forcibly protected Xing'er, so she gently lowered her head.
He Yunxiao shifted his position, sitting a little closer to Nanzhu's wife.
"Nan Zhu, if you had to choose, between me and He Yunxiao, who would you pick?"
"I heard from my sister that Young Master He is of terrible character, addicted to alcohol and women, bullies men and women, and does all sorts of evil. It seems that he has a very bad reputation."
He Yunxiao was speechless.
I can only say that I am indeed worthy of this reputation as a villain; it has never been good.
However, judging from what Nanzhu's wife said, she seems to be inclined to choose Mr. Xiao.
He Yunxiao said, "So you mean you're choosing me?"
"I won't choose him." Meng Qingrou pouted and said, "As the saying goes, you can know a person's face but not their heart. Nanzhu will only know what kind of person Young Master He is after she sees him for herself. Hearsay is not reliable."
He Yunxiao secretly applauded Nan Zhu's wife in his heart.
Nanzhu's wife has such a positive outlook on life.
She truly deserves to be my second wife.
Why "half"?
Because of this marriage, I've agreed, but she hasn't, so it's "half" of hers.
Ultimately, she could only choose between "He Yunxiao" and "Xiaoyunhe".
He Yunxiao is not worried at all about losing his wife.
Choose whatever you like.
The only difference is whether you sleep on your left or right side at night.
He Yunxiao moved a little closer and said, "Nanzhu, choose me."
Meng Qingrou smiled, a slight blush appearing on her face.
He Yunxiao continued to tempt her, "Tell me, did you promise your sister you would marry He Yunxiao?"
Meng Qingrou said, "My sister told me not to agree yet, and to wait a few days and see."
He Yunxiao said, "Then it's settled. Although your sister wants you to marry, you haven't agreed, and the He family hasn't sent out the betrothal gifts. This marriage is completely invalid."
“But…” Meng Qingrou hesitated, “My sister said this concerns military power. If I don’t marry He Yunxiao, then it will be dangerous…”
He Yunxiao smiled and said, "Don't worry about the military power; I'll figure something out."
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