【Zhang Huaishen×you】To save Zhang Huaishen, you choose to marry him 1
The horse dealer's pleas are still ringing in your ears, and you spur your horse forward with the whip.
"...Such a young man, so handsome, but he wants to steal my horse! That is the famous horse I picked with great difficulty when I came to Liangzhou..." The horse dealer said to you cryingly with bruises on his face.
The horse gallops faster and faster, and then you gradually see two shadows in the snow: a white horse and a person.
Without hesitation, you leaped from your horse's back. A bandit trying to steal your horse would likely be far inferior to you in martial arts, so you didn't draw your weapon, but simply raised your leg and slashed down at him.
Unexpectedly, the person seemed to have eyes on his back, and he turned sideways to avoid you, then turned around to look at you.
He had a pair of fierce eyes, their black and white distinct, and his skin was so dark it looked as if he had been buried in the sand and then dug out. You could tell he was a horse thief!
So you increased your speed, added a bit more strength, and punched him hard.
What you didn't expect was that this person just raised his hand and easily broke the momentum, even using the force to throw you away. You had to step on the mountain wall not far away before you could land and stand firmly.
You were really angry, so you drew your Tang sword and swung it at him. Judging from his martial arts skills, you wouldn't be able to defeat him unless you were ruthless.
In a flash, the young man thrust his gleaming Tang Dynasty sword against yours. He frowned, looking at you with displeasure.
You don't care about the mood of a bandit. You take a deep breath and step back, then rush forward with a move like a flying phoenix stepping on snow.
This is the first time you see someone completely dodge Feihong Treading on Snow, and not only did he dodge it, he also blocked you with his knife.
He was holding back in almost every move, and you began to feel something was wrong, but your hand's instinctive reaction was still there, and with a flip of your wrist, you unleashed a move called "Freeze Under the Spring."
This man's body is more agile than yours. He dodged the attack by leaning forward. Several strands of his hair were cut off by the force of the knife and fell to the ground.
"Why did you attack me, Ranger?" the man asked you, holding the blade across his chest.
You asked back, "Isn't it you? You stole someone else's horse!"
"I don't have one!" the man said immediately, looking at you with an inexplicable yet eager look. "This is my horse."
You hold the knife, half believing and half doubting.
The man thought for a moment, then turned around and shouted, "Night is not allowed to take off!"
The beautiful white horse snorted, ran towards him, and when it stopped, rubbed his shoulder affectionately.
The man looked at you sincerely: "So, can this prove my innocence?"
You understood, sheathing your sword and clasping your fists towards him: "Sorry, on the way here, an old man claimed that his horse was stolen by a handsome young man. I misunderstood."
"I see." The man nodded, a look of sudden realization but also a hint of embarrassment. "The Ranger is enthusiastic."
When you look at him, your anti-enemy filter fades, and you realize that this man just looks a little wild, not fierce as you think. Not only that, he even has a bit of good looks.
And his clothes were also very familiar, like the Liangzhou style.
As you look at him, you immediately think of the person you want to save. This person might be a member of the Guiyi Army. You can ask him about it.
So you smiled at him friendly and asked him, "Brother, I want to ask you about someone. Do you know General Zhang Huaishen?"
The man looked at you, looking very surprised. "I know... but why is the ranger asking about Zhang Huaishen?"
—You traveled through time and space just to save him, to prevent those heroes from having any regrets. Thinking this, you quickly began to make excuses. After all, directly saying you came to save someone who was currently fine sounded unrealistic.
After you finished thinking, you smiled at him and said, "I have admired General Xiao Zhang for a long time. I heard that he is still single, so I came to pursue him."
As soon as the words left your mouth, you noticed the man in front of you blush, a blush so intense that it was clearly visible on his dark complexion. He hesitated for a moment, then stammered, "You're not from Liangzhou... yet you've come all the way here... to pursue... Zhang Huaishen? But... you've never met him... right?"
You had already thought of an excuse, and without hesitation, you said, "So what if I've never met you? Don't you believe there are people in this world who you've never met but have a long-standing spiritual connection with?"
The man's eyes flickered, the blush on his face faded, and his expression became more calm: "I believe it."
You figured you and him were acquaintances, so you smiled and took out the wine gourd from your waist. "Brother, would you like a drink? I'll treat you, as an apology! This is the famous Qinghe wine, Li Ren Lei, and it's all I have!"
"Thank you!" The man took it with a smile, unscrewed the cork, took a sip, and praised, "It's really a good wine! Ranger, are you from Qinghe? Qinghe to Liangzhou is over 2,000 miles, which is not a small distance."
You nodded and said casually, "For Zhang Huaishen, a mere two thousand miles is nothing."
You noticed the person in front of you blush again.
You thought that the men from Liangzhou were simple and innocent, and they blushed like this just by hearing that you admired Zhang Huaishen.
Without giving it much thought, you curiously inquired, "By the way, brother, since you know General Xiao Zhang, could you tell me a little bit about him? What are his hobbies? What kind of people does he like? Would he be okay with me following him around every day?"
——To save Zhang Huaishen, you've already figured out the best strategy: play to his heart's content, let him take you in as a confidant, and then spend every day with him! You don't believe he can still die like this!
The man's face was still flushed, his eyes were evasive, and his words were hesitant: "Zhang Huaishen... He loves drinking, riding horses, and watching the snow... As for you following him... he should... be able to accept it."
That's good! You felt much more relieved, took the wine gourd from his hand and took a sip: "Brother, let me make a deal with you. Can you take me to see General Xiao Zhang? I'm afraid that if I go to see him as a stranger, he will be wary of me."
"No." The man looked at you seriously. "We just met, it's like a close friendship. He won't be on guard against you."
You nodded, secretly thinking that this brother is a really good person.
Then, you inadvertently think of the gossip you've heard along the way, and stealthily lean over to him and whisper, "There's something else I'm curious about... I heard General Xiao Zhang has been on many blind dates, but he's still unmarried. Is he really that busy?"
"... maybe not..." the man hesitated. "Maybe... he hasn't found someone with whom he can drink, ride horses, and watch the snow?"
This makes sense, and you nod in agreement. According to your logic, you would also prefer to find a partner who shares your interests and goals.
"Then how about we go find General Xiao Zhang together?" You eagerly took the horse and invited. "Brother, do you have anything else to do?"
"...No." The man was stunned and shook his head vigorously. "Come on, I'll take you there."
You followed him on horseback, through the mountains and through the paths, until you finally arrived at the Jiedushi's residence. The guard at the gate saw the two of you and politely clasped his fists, "General Xiao Zhang."
General Xiao Zhang? Where is he? You glance around quickly, and then you hear the young man on a white horse beside you say, "Hmm."
???
You looked at him dumbfoundedly, and he was looking at you with a deep blush on his face: "Sorry, Huai Shen...I didn't mean to hide it..."
You don’t know what you are thinking, you turn your horse around and run away.
"Girl!" You can hear Zhang Huaishen calling you from behind from a distance.
You decided to pretend you hadn't heard anything: asking Zhang Huaishen about him, and even saying you were pursuing him... You've lost all your dignity! Now you have to find a place to hide, and when you calm down, you can find a way to find him!
But Zhang Huaishen didn't give you this chance, the sound of horse hooves sounded behind you.
Zhang Huaishen's horse was a truly fine one; it easily caught up to your casually purchased horse. His Qinggong skills were also quite impressive, allowing him to land on your horse in one leap, grab your wrist from behind, and pull the reins.
"Why did you leave?" he asked anxiously. "Are you angry that Yu Huaishen kept it a secret? I didn't mean to...it's just that you were so sincere, I couldn't help but feel ashamed to face you..."
He tried to put his arm around your shoulders and asked you to turn around and look at him, but you quickly covered your face with your hands and shouted to stop, "No, no, I'm too embarrassed to face you! Don't you think about what I just said? Can't you just pretend we haven't met today? I'll come back to you when I calm down! I won't just run away!"
Zhang Huaishen paused, then moved more resolutely: "No, young lady, you are not from Liangzhou. If you leave here rashly and can't find a way out, what will you do if you get lost and encounter danger?"
In a moment of desperation, you blurt out, "Even if you're not from Liangzhou, I'll still find you! I'll definitely find you again. I'm not lying to you!"
"That's not good either," Zhang Huaishen said. "Now that I know what the girl feels, how can I let her leave in front of me?"
"I will really come back to find you!" You were really helpless, so you simply put your hands down and glared at him angrily. "Why don't you believe me? I ran here just for you, how can I not come to find you!"
Only after he finished speaking did you realize what he had just said. Thoughts? He… he couldn't be referring to your words "I've admired you for a long time"!
You were worried, but Zhang Huaishen was still holding your shoulders, looking into your eyes without blinking: "I told you, young lady, when we first met, it was like a close friendship. If you say so, I believe it. But I don't want you to go alone."
...It's over. You thought desperately, no one told you that Zhang Huaishen is a stubborn person who believes everything others say!
In the end, you followed Zhang Huaishen back to the Jiedushi's residence.
As soon as you entered the mansion, you heard someone whispering in the yard.
"General Xiao Zhang finally brought a girl back!"
"No wonder General Xiao Zhang's blind dates have been unsuccessful so many times. It turns out he already has someone in his heart!"
"But I heard that the girl rejected General Xiao Zhang, and General Xiao Zhang immediately rode out to chase her. The two of them had a little fun on horseback, and he successfully won her over!"
"General Xiao Zhang is truly a man who makes a splash when he does!"
You only have one thought in your mind: What does "this and that" mean? It's all because of you that General Xiao Zhang's innocence is gone!
You looked at Zhang Huaishen with tears in your eyes: "I'm sorry, I didn't expect it would affect your reputation..."
"Huai Shen's reputation is nothing to worry about," Zhang Huai Shen said with a nonchalant smile. "The lady's reputation is what's important. I just hope the lady won't be angry with Huai Shen."
You find that Zhang Huaishen looks really good when he smiles. As expected, this wild young man from Liangzhou should smile with such high spirits!
You feel like you've really come to the right place.
A soldier ran over and saluted Zhang Huaishen: "General Xiao Zhang, General Da Zhang invites you, and please also ask this female knight to come with you."
Zhang Huaishen looked at you hesitantly: "I think my uncle has heard some rumors. If you mind..."
You still remember your purpose, and you tell yourself: I originally planned to be inseparable from Zhang Huaishen, and now I have indirectly achieved my goal, so what is there to hesitate about!
So you smiled at him: "I don't mind. I came here just for you as a person, and I've made up my mind to be with you. What's there to mind?"
Zhang Huaishen paused, and his gaze on you was particularly gentle: "Since the young lady doesn't mind, then please join Huaishen?"
"Okay." You thought it over and agreed without hesitation, then walked into the main hall with him.
Zhang Yichao was sitting in the hall. When he saw you two enter, he immediately stood up to greet you: "Huai Shen, you brought back distinguished guests, but why didn't you tell me in advance? It's really rude that I didn't greet you in time!"
"General Zhang, don't blame General Xiao Zhang," you quickly spoke up for Zhang Huaishen. "It was really because I came unexpectedly, and he wasn't prepared."
"I see." Zhang Yichao suddenly realized and asked you with concern: "Is Huai Shen treating the heroine well? If he bullies the heroine, just tell me and I will teach him a lesson!"
"General Xiao Zhang is very nice to me!" You answered reflexively, not realizing that this conversation seemed a little strange.
"That's good!" Zhang Yichao looked very pleased. "Huai Shen, you're not young anymore. It's rare for a female hero to visit you, so you should be more attentive."
"Nephew understands." Zhang Huaishen's eyes flickered. He looked at you, then at Zhang Yichao. I don't know what he was thinking about, and his face began to turn red again.
So, under Zhang Yichao's teasing smile, you followed Zhang Huaishen and walked towards the inner courtyard.
"I didn't expect you to come, so I haven't asked anyone to clean up the guesthouse yet..." Zhang Huaishen looked a little distressed as he entered the gate. "Please wait a moment, Miss. I'll send someone right away..."
"No thanks!" You, used to sleeping outdoors, stopped him without a care in the world. "Why bother? I can just live in your yard. You must have more than one room in your yard, right?"
Zhang Huaishen stopped in his tracks. He looked at you, his big eyes filled with tension and panic: "My, my yard?"
You watched helplessly as a blush slowly crept onto his face, his entire face turning crimson. “Isn’t this inappropriate?”
"General Xiao Zhang is obviously a disciple of Kuang Lan. As people of the martial arts world, why should we care about these details?" You said carelessly.
Zhang Huaishen blushed, wanting to speak but hesitant. After a long while, he asked you blankly, "Miss, do you know that Huaishen is a disciple of Kuanglan? This..."
"Not only do I know you're a disciple of Kuanglan, I also know you're the commander-in-chief of Kuanglan." You smiled and put a finger to your lips. "Don't worry, I understand. This is your little secret, and I won't tell anyone about it."
Zhang Huaishen looked at you in a daze.
"General Xiao Zhang, don't you trust me?" You winked at him mischievously. "I'm very good at keeping secrets."
"Huai Shen doesn't distrust the young lady!" Zhang Huai Shen came to his senses and immediately emphasized. "It's just that living in the same courtyard with her would damage her reputation..."
"What's so important about reputation?" You immediately retort, thinking that his life is the most important thing. "Besides, living with you and seeing you every day gives me peace of mind. Otherwise, I probably wouldn't be able to sleep!"
"...Thank you for your kindness, young lady," Zhang Huaishen sighed deeply, with the air of an honest man who had accepted his fate. He looked at you with a smile, his eyes sparkling. "Huaishen will definitely not let you down."
You knew that this disciple of Kuanglan would trust others just by calling them brothers and righteousness, so you nodded solemnly.
"In that case, young lady, you don't have to be polite to me anymore," Zhang Huaishen suggested. "Always calling me General seems strange."
"Okay, then..." You thought for a moment and called out tentatively. "-Huai Shen?"
“I’m here,” he responded immediately with a hint of eagerness, staring at you without blinking.
Somehow, you felt like your heart skipped a beat... maybe you were too excited to finally find the chance to save him.
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