Commander Qian chuckled, "It’s just a woman after all; it’s not unusual in the army camp to have such matters, no need for Granny Zhang to worry."
If they invade a place, they surely let the brothers have some outlets.
But now Zhang Feng, just a Commander of the Fire Head Army, what’s the point of coming to talk about this with him?
Zhang Feng said, "This is the land deed registered by the government officer, which I just took to General Zhao for his seal. Moreover, General Zhao said that because of Pei Shu’er, everyone can have food, and we must not become those who forget gratitude."
"Old Qian, don’t blame me for not reminding you, Pei Shu’er cannot be touched. She is not only beautiful, but her presence in the Deserted Mountain benefits all of us."
Commander Qian gave Pei Shu’er a meaningful glance, making it difficult for him to remain content.
Clearly, he was about to get the method soon, and once reported, having accomplished such a great feat, he could surely leave this horrid place very soon.
However, with Zhang Feng saying this, he dared not do anything to Pei Shu’er, at least not overtly.
Commander Qian gritted his teeth, "Let’s go."
Then, taking a few soldiers, he left, followed closely by Tang Qingrou and Aunt Lin.
When passing by Pei Shu’er, Tang Qingrou clutched her wrist, her eyes full of malice.
"You wait, Pei Shu’er. I will surely return; this house belongs to me."
Pei Shu’er nodded, then pulled off the fox fur from herself.
Tang Qingrou snuggled up to Commander Qian, speaking softly.
"Commander~ This woman bullied me."
Seeing Pei Shu’er’s stunning face and Tang Qingrou’s pigheaded one, coupled with the resentment of leaving, he pushed Tang Qingrou away irritably.
"Stop disgusting me."
Tang Qingrou’s face turned pale, a fear of losing her support made her panic, and so she obediently stayed by Commander Qian’s side, not daring to say another word.
As for Aunt Lin, having been secretly beaten up by Xuan Liu earlier, her body had some broken bones now.
She was limping as she approached Tang Qingrou.
Back in the camp, Tang Qingrou was neglected for many days, after which even the soldiers started bullying her, making her akin to a camp prostitute, with no dignity.
Aunt Lin also managed to put a green hat on Tang Peilin, but the hat served no purpose since no soldier was willing to help them!
Of course, that is another story.
After everyone left, the other subordinates of the third house could finally enter the stone house; seeing everyone safe made them teary-eyed.
Afterward, Pei Shu’er treated the most injured, Yinxing, as well as others from the third house.
Liu Xu held Pei Shu’er, trembling slightly, yet said nothing.
Pei Shu’er always felt that Liu Xu knew about her and Tang Zan not being in the Deserted Mountain but refrained from telling anyone due to many complications.
After all, if they were there, even if Tang Qingrou caused a ruckus, the Tang Family wouldn’t have suffered so much.
So is Liu Xu now afraid that she and Tang Zan might not return?
Tang Qingning also looked at Pei Shu’er, smiling, "Granny Zhang has already prepared the meal, let’s eat first."
Pei Shu’er responded, "Okay."
The food tasted as familiar as ever, but Pei Shu’er knew.
To have a meal , it wasn’t easy for any of them.
Once the food was finished, everyone went to sleep, and Pei Shu’er and Tang Zan exchanged a glance, then stood up with great tacit understanding to head to the back mountain, where the refugees they brought were settled.
However, with soldiers outside now, riding horses would be too conspicuous. Xuan Liu kneeled to salute.
"Young Madam, let me carry you."
As soon as he said this, Tang Zan shot him a glare, making Xuan Liu too afraid to speak, fearing he’d be silenced if he uttered another word.
Tang Zan slightly squatted, "Pei Shu’er, get on."
Pei Shu’er: "Actually, Xuan Liu can carry me, your chest and back have injuries."
Tang Zan turned to look at her and without further ado, he carried her on his back. She quickly clung to Tang Zan’s neck.
Tang Zan curled his lips in a good mood, feeling the soft and light woman on his back, thinking his mood had never been better.
"Xuan Liu, go carry my mother."
Despite Tang Zan having a lame leg, his speed remained swift, and no matter how much effort Xuan Liu put in, he couldn’t catch up, eventually trailing far behind.
On the road, Tang Zan suddenly spoke.
"Pei Shu’er, have you truly chosen me alone?"
Pei Shu’er raised an eyebrow; this man seemed to have taken her previous words seriously.
Pei Shu’er was a bit troubled; they were comrades-in-arms, after all, talking about emotions was hurtful to intelligence! ʀᴇᴀᴅ ʟᴀᴛᴇsᴛ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀᴛ novel✦fire.net
"That was merely spoken in the heat of the moment; don’t misunderstand, don’t think too much, and don’t feel burdened."
Thinking of this, Pei Shu’er continued, "Don’t worry, I won’t stand in the way of your relationships. If there’s a girl you like, feel free to bring her back, then we’ll divorce."
Afterward, Tang Zan’s face turned dark.
Pei Shu’er, was she even considering a divorce?
Even contemplating him bringing back another woman?
Yet now, except for Pei Shu’er, he didn’t even feel like looking at anyone else.
He took a deep breath.
"Pei Shu’er, divorce isn’t spoken of lightly."
Pei Shu’er had an innocent face, "I wasn’t joking, I am serious."
After saying this, Pei Shu’er even patted Tang Zan’s shoulder like a buddy.
"Rest assured, Pei Shu’er is true to her word; find your happiness freely; I won’t be a stumbling block on your path to success!"
She always felt that Tang Zan’s path must have changed and wouldn’t lead to past circumstances.
Yet the Power of Plot made her a bit uncertain.
They were plastic comrades for so long, naturally hoping he’d be happy!
He really wanted this woman to realize that saying the wrong things comes with consequences!
Pei Shu’er felt as though she was leaning against a block of ice that was emitting cold air, making her shiver, causing her to wrap her clothes tighter.
Tang Zan noticed Pei Shu’er moving slightly on his back; if she moved again, he couldn’t guarantee he would maintain such self-control.
He instinctively reached out and gave Pei Shu’er’s behind a slap.
Soft feeling made him freeze, and Pei Shu’er also stopped.
Soon, Xuan Liu caught up.
Then he saw Pei Shu’er with a blushing face and Tang Zan with a catching breath.
Xuan Liu was about to greet them when steered by Liu Xu, "Don’t speak, keep moving."
It was only after they left that Tang Zan clenched his hand, the feeling so good it sent a shiver through his heart.
And Pei Shu’er was extremely embarrassed; no one had ever hit her backside before.
She was somewhat annoyed and hit Tang Zan’s shoulder once.
"Tang Zan, how could you be so vulgar!"
Tang Zan cleared his throat: "Don’t move around."
Pei Shu’er felt she was quite behaved; she merely tightened her clothes!
Such minor movements, Tang Zan already found unacceptable?!
These ancient people were too conservative, weren’t they?