After entering autumn, the weather in Bianliao became colder by the day.
But early this morning, the clouds parted, and the sun shone brightly.
The warm sunshine spread across every corner of this land, putting everyone in a good mood.
Yun Chunnuan and Yelyu Lie set out with a group of people, arriving at the market outside the city early in the morning.
This place is at the intersection of all the surrounding countries. Not only are there people from Bianliao, but merchants from all directions have long been busy in the streets.
Some have brought tables, displaying all sorts of fresh novelties. Others sit directly on the ground, spreading a cloth to make a stall. The streets and alleys are bustling with activity, with various languages intermingling in a lively scene.
Upon reaching the central area of the bustling market, Yun Chunnuan saw from afar a big, chubby tiger sitting on the ground with arms crossed, accompanied by five or six burly men sitting in a row.
Before Yun Chunnuan could react, Qiao’er beside her darted out quickly, like an arrow, and stopped in front of the burly men, "Why do you keep haunting me?! No matter where I go, I run into you. What bad luck!"
The big, chubby tiger immediately got angry upon seeing the little girl!
This little devil slapped him ten times on the face!
She said he hit her Princess and demanded to return the favor tenfold, even a hundredfold...
If it weren’t for her brother being Banlai, this little girl would’ve been beaten by her long ago!
She even said every time she sees him, she’ll hit him once. Look at this posture of rolling up her sleeves; isn’t she about to strike again?
The big, chubby tiger was indignant!
Being hit by the General and his wife was one thing, but why should this little devil get to hit him repeatedly?!
"You’re the bad luck! So young yet like a tigress. With your demeanor, you’ll be a spinster for life! Whoever marries you is truly unlucky!"
"You—don’t want to admit your mistakes, huh? Our Princess is kind-hearted, she wouldn’t stoop to your level! Otherwise..."
"Qiao’er."
Yun Chunnuan stopped the little girl.
The big, chubby tiger, who had been sitting on the ground, immediately stood up.
His robust figure was almost the same as Na Jiezhe’s, even half a head taller than her husband.
And he was just an eighteen-year-old boy, a Bianliao man... so fearsome!
"Madam!"
The burly man who had been confronting Qiao’er now looked panic-stricken.
No wonder he was nervous; this was the first time the big, chubby tiger met the Madam after coming back from the border.
He always thought Qiao’er’s words were Madam’s intentions, and she hadn’t really forgiven him.
Feeling guilty, the big, chubby tiger suddenly began to slap himself, regardless of the crowd, "Madam, I was wrong. I am a sinner. You are a Fairy descended to earth, the merciful and saving Guanyin Bodhisattva, yet I was ignorant and wanted to take your life, I..."
"That’s enough."
Seeing everyone around staring, Yun Chunnuan slightly frowned, "That matter has long been over, and you’ve paid a painful price. Why keep blaming yourself?"
Yun Chunnuan initially didn’t want to educate Qiao’er, who had always stood up for her, in front of everyone, but some things must be clarified to avoid persistent misunderstandings.
Affecting her was trivial, but what if the people of Bianliao and those from other countries witnessed it? How would they view her husband?
"Qiao’er, I know you care about me and worry about me, but before doing something, you must inform me first. He made a mistake and received punishment, so there’s no need to hold on to it endlessly."
She looked at Qiao’er with a gentle voice, "The General’s men, when they make mistakes, are to be handled by the General himself. Just as you are my person; except for me, no one has the right to judge your rights and wrongs."
Qiao’er suddenly recalled that time when Wu’er schemed against her, and the Princess handled it just like this.
Indeed, not even the General had the right to intervene.
She felt a bit guilty, "Princess, I was wrong. I will understand my limits in the future and not overstep again."
"Good girl."
She then looked at the big, chubby tiger, who was staring at Qiao’er with a smug face, "What’s so funny? Apologize to Qiao’er. A grown man passing judgment on a little girl. Even if she never marries, I, the Princess, will take care of her for life. What’s it got to do with you?"
Big chubby tiger: "..."
He couldn’t help but look at the man behind the Little Princess.
The Madam already said it; one protects one’s own. General, look at me, aren’t you standing up for me?
Who would have thought, the Great General, whom he admired as fair-minded and heroically gallant, merely raised an eyebrow, giving a sidelong glance filled with a menacing glint.
The big, chubby tiger was speechless, grudgingly apologizing to Qiao’er.
Qiao’er was overjoyed; she thought the Princess was angry at her for not knowing the rules!