【Chen Zixi×you×Jiang Yan】The chivalrous relationship is actually between his sworn brother and his best friend 2
You're a bit overjoyed. You've never met someone as pure as Jiang Wulang. He looks exactly like the secret book, handsome and cold on the outside, but honest and simple on the inside. His eyes flicker at your sweet words, and when you gently compliment his Qinggong skills, the young knight even straightens his back unconsciously.
I guess when the senior brothers and sisters wrote the secret manual, they never thought that one day you would be able to recite it completely... You guessed it was because his temperament was too exclusive, which led to no girls daring to get so close to him, and he had no coping strategies at all.
Since he's so defensive, you can't blame me for using drastic measures, you thought to yourself.
So you looked at him with deer-like eyes and invited him, "Mr. Jiang, aren't you from Qinghe? Could you please join me for a tour? I'll be able to show my hospitality."
You saw Jiang Wulang hesitate for a moment, then he nodded hesitantly and added, "I have something important to attend to, so I can only travel for two days."
You agreed with a smile, thinking that two days should be enough for you to do what you wanted to do.
But Jiang Wulang obviously didn't have the same sharpness and understanding as Chen Zixi in this matter. It took you half a minute to understand this. The hint in your eyes was like a gust of wind, blowing away everything in his eyes.
You think you should be more direct.
The people of Qinghe are simple and honest, and when it comes to traveling, you tend to enjoy the pristine wilderness. You stroll along the stream and chat about some interesting things you encountered during your travels.
After you finished your story, you pestered him for a long time, with starry eyes and soft words, before he agreed to tell you about the interesting things he had experienced. But as soon as he opened his mouth, you knew why he was determined not to tell you.
He said, "I've often been to the frontier since I was young, and I was once the leader of a small gang. Later—" He met your expectant eyes and continued, "Then the gang was recruited... no, I disbanded it."
...You feel that Jiang Wulang does seem to lack some interest, especially compared with your first wife Chen Zixi, he is simply a piece of wood in a sense.
He seemed to realize that telling stories like this wasn't very interesting, so the content of your travels became him dealing with some thieves and bandits who were causing trouble for passersby.
His skills were extraordinary. Unlike you, who always made unnecessary moves, he would never use a second sword strike if the enemy could be defeated with one sword strike. More often than not, three sword strikes from him were enough to solve the problem. It was clean, neat and handsome.
You look at his profile and think to yourself that he is just a blockhead. It’s not that you can’t accept his poor speaking skills. You can accept this chivalrous relationship.
So when he put away his sword and walked towards you, you took the initiative to step forward, smiling brightly and gently rubbing your fingers against the edge of his cheek.
Facing his distinct black and white eyes that looked at you, you smiled and explained, "Here, I accidentally splashed a little blood. Although it seems to make you look better, I'm a little worried that it might be mistaken for your blood."
You really didn't lie. His skin is very white, and with those few drops of blood, it looks breathtakingly beautiful.
When you tried to withdraw your hand, he held it down. You looked at him suspiciously, and saw that he was staring at you very seriously: "Am I...good-looking?"
"Yes." You answered seriously. "You are the most beautiful person I have ever seen." - Tied with Chen Zixi for the most beautiful person.
He lowered his eyes slightly and remained silent, but his ears were clearly slightly red, and he did not loosen his grip on your hand at all.
If you still don't understand what he means by this point, then you're what your seniors would call a "real blockhead." You smiled slightly and gently stood on tiptoe.
He looked at you, his eyes trembling, not dodging, and even seemed to lean forward slightly to facilitate your movements.
With his indulgence, you got what you wanted and placed a gentle kiss on the corner of his mouth. You tilted your head, blinked at him, and called him very affectionately: "Brother Wulang, I like you very much..."
He hummed a low “hmm” and grabbed your lower back inconspicuously, pressing down on you with a passionate kiss.
——Too fast. You felt that this was record-breaking efficiency, and even felt guilty for a moment because of his gullibility.
But when you asked him to be your chivalrous partner, he did not agree immediately. Instead, he lowered his eyes as if thinking. His slightly serious expression made it seem as if he was making some important decision.
...It's just a chivalrous relationship, not asking him to marry you. Why would he think about it for so long? You find it funny.
After a long while, he raised his head, looked at you deeply, and said in a deep voice, "Okay."
Your KPI has been completed, and you feel a sense of relief.
However, you failed to get Jiang Wulang. After a moment of contemplation, he told you that he had an important order from an elder to complete and he needed to be separated from you for a short time. He would come back to see you in half a month at most.
Of course, you have no problem with that. After all, you have to go see your sworn brother. After agreeing with him to meet at Qinghe Ferry, you headed all the way to Buxianxian.
Uncle Chu was sitting by the river at Shenxian Ferry, drinking from a jar and a bowl of wine. When he saw you, his eyes lit up: "You're finally back, little girl! Your father's letter has been here for ages, so I'd like to show it to you. I think it mentions something important, and Qingqing and I wouldn't dare make the decision for you!"
He took out the letter from his pocket and handed it to you.
You opened it and took a quick look before being shocked - if you had known this, you wouldn't have to run around looking for a hero.
Daddy said your sworn brother, Jiang Yan, is a skilled martial artist, handsome, and the son of an old friend. He's quite the gentleman, only ten years older than you. He's the one he's been looking for for you. But everything depends on your wishes. You can meet him first. If you're not satisfied, you can refuse. If you are, you can keep him by your side.
Seeing this, you can't help feeling guilty, thinking that it's a pity that no matter how outstanding this brother is, he can only be your third wife. After all, you already have the first and second wives. Chen Zixi and Jiang Wulang are both very good, and you don't want to let either of them go... I wonder if Dad will be angry with you.
——But think on the bright side, Daddy never mentioned that you can’t have multiple husbands.
Chen Zixi had never imagined that Jiang Yan could be so blinded by love. When you were still in Jiangnan, Jiang Yan wrote to him, saying that he might marry his adoptive father's daughter and invited him to Qinghe for the wedding.
Not long after, Jiang Yan received another letter, saying that he met someone he loved and couldn't resist her. He wanted to reject his adoptive father's kindness and told his good friend Yushanjun not to come to Qinghe.
Chen Zixi:?
He really couldn't imagine which girl could have won over the cold-hearted hero Jiang in just a few days.
The day Jiang Yan arrived, you were learning accounting from Aunt Han—you were nominally the Young Master of Buxianxian, but you felt that Buxianxian had nothing to do with you. This was Uncle Chu and Aunt Han's Buxianxian. Aunt Han was teaching you so that you could manage the household after you got married.
Then a waiter ran in and said that a hero named Jiang came to see the young master.
You and Aunt Han exchanged a glance, both knowing full well that your sworn brother and potential husband had arrived. Aunt Han took the abacus from your hand with a half-smile, "Let's go. Don't keep us waiting."
You felt a little embarrassed. If you only knew he was your sworn brother, it would be fine, but when you thought he was the husband your father had chosen for you, you were a little hesitant to go out. In the end, it was Aunt Han who pushed you out.
As soon as you go out, you see a familiar figure standing under a flower tree not far away.
She stood tall and straight like a pine or cypress, with loose black braids draping down her back. Her dark blue clothes looked so familiar that you could even imagine how they felt.
—We both have the same surname, Jiang, are ten years older than you, and have both lived in the outskirts of the Great Wall for years. How come you haven’t thought of this? You almost raised your hands to cover your face.
But on second thought, hiding isn't the style of you, the Zui Hua Yin disciples. So, you adjusted your dress and hair, then slowly walked towards him: "...Jiang Yan?"
The young knight turned around, and the moment their eyes met, the two of you fell silent. It seemed like an eternity had passed before he finally spoke, "...Young Master?"
This incident was indeed beyond Jiang Yan's expectations. Although the general often mentioned you, he always called you "good girl." As a result, he still didn't know your real name for over a decade. After meeting you, he never connected you with the general's daughter.
You nodded calmly: "It's me." After thinking for a moment, you explained in a low voice: "I didn't mean to hide my identity on purpose..."
"I know." Jiang Yan also used an alias, so he accepted it easily. "Me too, I never thought of hiding it from you."
His attitude had become noticeably gentler, and you felt relieved. You took a step forward, put your arms around his waist, and rubbed against his chest: "Jiang Yan, I missed you so much."
Jiang Yan silently hugged you, "Yeah, me too."
——The person he loved happened to be his adoptive father's daughter, and also the wife his adoptive father had chosen for him. He couldn't imagine that such a good thing could happen to him.
Jiang Yan, personally chosen by General Daddy as a potential son-in-law and Uncle Chu's close junior apprentice, has the unwavering support and trust of Aunt Han and Uncle Chu. Just by the way they affectionately call him "Ayan," you can be sure he's a safe bet for your son-in-law.
After learning that he and Chu Qingquan were fellow disciples, you only had two questions: "Jiang Yan, do you also take off your shirt and run while chanting slogans? Do you also speak with the Tianquan Laotie accent?"
Jiang Yan: "..."
He stammered a few times but couldn't make a sound, and you felt like you understood something.
After being with Jiang Yan, he was even more restrained than you'd imagined. Every time they were about to get into trouble, he would forbear and say that some things should be done after marriage.
At times like this, you will miss Chen Zixi especially... Is it really impossible to marry both of them at the same time?
After much deliberation, you wrote a letter back to your father, explaining that you had two people in your heart, each with their own merits, and you didn't want to separate them. Finally, you pitifully asked him: Dad, I just want to have two husbands at the same time, am I too mean or too bad?
A week later, you received a somewhat suspicious, wrinkled letter from your father. It contained a lot of fragmented writing, which, to sum up, was: Don't mind it, dear. It's just two sons-in-law. Your father has traveled all over the country and seen everything. Just don't expect three, four, five, or six.
You look at the lines on the letter paper that seem to have been tightly grasped countless times, and feel that your father dotes on you too much... This is not conducive to the harmony of your family.
Afterwards, when the trees in the Buxianxian forest began to turn red with frost, Chen Zixi came to find you.
It was a clear and sunny day. You felt a little sleepy in the afternoon, so you took a nap on a lounge chair in the bamboo forest. Jiang Yan was practicing sword skills not far from you, bringing up gusts of wind that carried the fragrance of bamboo leaves.
A faint sound of footsteps reached him. Jiang Yan, more alert than you, leaped up, his sword flashing with a cold gleam before stopping just in front of the man's chest. After taking in the man's face and the folding fan in his hand, he retracted his sword. "Why are you here?"
Chen Zixi opened his folding fan and shook it gently. "I came here to look for someone, but I didn't expect you to be here. Want a drink?"
You opened your eyes hazily, half asleep and half awake, and saw a white figure standing in front of Jiang Yan's dark blue shadow. It was neither Aunt Han who was always dressed in red, nor Uncle Chu who was always dressed in leather armor and a fur collar. You instinctively turned over and sat up.
The two people who were looking at each other looked towards you at the same time. After seeing who the person in white was, you suddenly felt that it was okay to continue sleeping.
——What's going on? Why did they meet head-on? Now you don't even have a chance to manage your time!
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