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Chapter 127 This excuse is good.

Any man who knew that Xiao Changche was a woman would probably have some thoughts about her.

I used to have a strange feeling whenever I saw Xiao Changche.

At that time, I thought I was a bit abnormal, how could I have such feelings for a man!
It seems that the principle of "like repels like, and opposites attract" still makes a lot of sense now.

Xiao Changche is a woman!

Li Dachui walked out the door somewhat absentmindedly.

I have some feelings for Xiao Changche, but do they have feelings for me too?
It's hard to say.

We spent quite a bit of time together recently, and it seems she doesn't dislike me.

However, upon his return, he once again glared at him coldly.

I went to see him several times, but he always said he was too busy with military affairs to see me.
Most of the time, it was that one-eyed Xiao Dongwei who dealt with him, but the last time, he actually sent Gu Xiaoman to deal with him.

Basically, they're avoiding me.

However, a selfless heart makes the world a better place.

Her avoiding me like this is just like trying to hide something obvious.

Even if things haven't progressed to that point yet, at least they have feelings for you.

After all, we've been through thick and thin together.

We'll still be living together from now on!
Besides, how many men in this world are worthy of a woman like her? How many men would even catch her eye?
At least outside this pass, he's the only one who can keep her under control.

Moreover, as he healed her, his true energy circulated throughout her body, which was practically the same as exposing her completely. Others might not know, but she herself was fully aware of it.

After visualizing someone's full-body image in his mind, Li Dachui suddenly felt a surge of heat throughout his body.

No, we have to talk to them face-to-face to make things clear.

A real man should confess his feelings when the time is right, what's there to be afraid of?

Even the most virtuous woman can be swayed by a persistent man!
With a whistle, Little Black came running over, its tiny fragments clattering. Big Head nuzzled against Li Dachui.

"Let's go find your lover!" Li Dachui patted the horse's head, mounted it, and with a flick of the reins, Xiao Hei headed straight out of the city.

The army's camp was outside the city, so Xiao Changche's troops naturally stayed outside the city as well.

Moreover, Xiao Changche's current home in Baoping City is also outside the city.

It was a peninsula, surrounded by water on three sides and bordering the mainland on one side. The peninsula had beautiful scenery and was once a leisure resort for the Yan family. Now, of course, it had become spoils of war.

After Luo Hua and the others arrived from Zhenwu City, they were settled here directly.

Since we can't find Xiao Changche at the military base, we'll go to her house and wait for her.

Just after Li Dachui left, a window on the gate tower of Baoping City was pushed open, revealing a white-haired head, next to which was a young and pretty face with tears streaming down its face.

“Master, he went again. He goes to see that Xiao Changche every day!” Xia Zhi said, choking back tears.

Zhou Zhi patted Xia Zhi's head: "Why are you crying? What's there to cry about? My last disciple, Zhou Zhi's disciple, is he really that useless? Doesn't he even have the confidence to compete? You and that kid are childhood sweethearts, your feelings for each other are there for all to see!"

"Master, I can't compete with him!" Xia Zhi burst into tears: "I'm not as good-looking as him, I can't beat him in a fight, and I'm no match for him in leading troops. I'm still his subordinate!"

Zhou Zhi stroked his chin and nodded: "That makes sense. Thinking about it, we really can't win. But Xiao Zhi, maybe Xiao Changche doesn't even look down on Da Chui!"

Hearing this, Xia Zhi cried even more miserably, and simply squatted down on the ground, burying her face in her hands and sobbing.

"Alright, stop crying!" Zhou Zhi squatted down, grabbed Xia Zhi's ear, and lifted her face: "Your brother, Big Hammer, is destined for great things. He might even become emperor someday. As for Xiao Changche, he is indeed a good helper. And to be honest, he is definitely better than you. You can't compete for the position of empress, but with your master around, you can become a concubine in the future!"

"Master, do you keep your word?" Xia Zhi wiped away her tears and looked at Zhou Zhi with wide eyes.

"Of course it counts!" Zhou Zhi patted his chest. "If Li Dachui doesn't listen, I'll go find Xiao Changche. But for now, you need to cheer yourself up. The way you are now, even I find it annoying, let alone Dachui. There are so many important things to do. What kind of person are you, getting all sentimental here? Don't rush to beg Li Dachui. Learn from Xiao Changche, give him a little scare, and maybe he'll come crawling to you!"

“If Xiao Changche hangs him up, he’ll cling to him like glue. If I hang him up, he’ll probably run even further away, and he might even be happier!” Xia Zhi rolled her eyes: “Master, you don’t even have a wife, you wouldn’t understand this!”

Zhou Zhidun was furious: "Is this little girl mocking me?"

Upon seeing Zhou Zhi's appearance, Xia Zhi turned and ran.

Li Dachui, riding high on the crest of success, was unaware that right there on the city wall, his adoptive father, Zhou Zhi, had already betrothed his future empress and imperial concubine. At that moment, she was heading towards Qiyue Island with a beaming smile.

Luo Hua's carriage stopped at the manor gate. He'd barely peeked out when he heard the rapid sound of hooves, and then saw a magnificent black horse galloping towards him. "Li Dachui? What's he doing here?" Luo Hua wondered. "Ning Yu hasn't returned. Does he not know?"

Just as she was wondering what was going on, the black horse arrived, followed by Li Dachui's hearty laughter: "Miss Luohua, are you going out or just coming back?"

They used to call me Madam Xiao, but now they call me Miss Luo Hua!

Luo Hua chuckled inwardly.

After Xiao Changche returned, he told Luo Hua everything about how he had given himself away in front of Li Dachui.

This brush with death terrified Luo Hua half to death.

Even though Xiao Changche was right in front of her, her heart was still pounding.

Fortunately, Li Dachui's identity is also something that can't be revealed to the public.

Both sides have their own difficulties, so they can check and balance each other.

However, Luo Hua still felt that Xiao Changche was acting strangely this time. He remembered that Xiao Changche would always be indignant and curse whenever Li Dachui was mentioned. But this time, when he mentioned Li Dachui, Xiao Changche didn't react at all.

No reaction is the biggest reaction.

Luo Hua felt there must be a story behind this.

Could it be that Xiao Changche, this thousand-year-old iron tree, is about to bloom?

Xiao Changche isn't an unyielding stone, but perhaps she's just unable to find a suitable person to warm her heart because of her status?

Moreover, with Xiao Changche's abilities, it would be truly difficult to find a man worthy of her!

Li Dachui is actually quite suitable.

“Young Master Li, I just returned from Baoping City and bought several bolts of silk, cloth, and linen. Spring is almost here, isn’t it? We need to get some new clothes for the family.” After getting off the carriage, Luo Hua smiled and pointed to the bolts of cloth that the guards were unloading from the carriage.

"Whether it's silk or cotton and linen, the quality in Baoping City is just average. I'll have someone send the girl some fine Jiangnan embroidery from Tai'an City later."

"That's good, but my general owes Young Master Li too much money, and I'm afraid we can't pay it back! I know that Jiangnan embroidery is more valuable than gold all the way from the south to here!"

"No money needed, no money needed!" Li Dachui waved his hand with a smile. "It's just a small token of my appreciation. I hope Miss Luohua won't mind."

"Then I thank you in advance. However, the general has been in the army these past few days and has not returned. Young Master Li, you have come to the wrong place to look for the general!" Luo Hua said with a smile.

"It's alright, it's alright. First, I wanted to check on the security here. Living outside the city, you still need to be careful, especially since you've always been watched over. Second, my little black dog misses your little white dog. It kicks its companion and bites the pillars in the stable every day, never having a moment of peace."

Luo Hua covered her mouth and laughed; that was a good excuse.

Little White had injured all four of its hooves. Although it recovered, a warhorse with injured hooves could no longer go to the battlefield, so it was kept at home and could only be used for breeding and raising offspring.

"In that case, let Xiao Hei go find Xiao Bai himself. Since Young Master Li came with Xiao Hei, why don't you come in and sit down for a while and have a cup of tea?"

"Alright, alright!" Li Dachui nodded repeatedly. "Wouldn't it be too much of a bother for Miss Luohua? Is it inconvenient? Should we ask General Cheqi to come back?"

“Young Master Li is right. Sun Guaizi, go to the military camp and tell Cheqi that Young Master Li has arrived. I'd like to invite Young Master Li to stay for dinner. If Cheqi is free tonight, please come back and keep him company!”

"Yes!" A guy with one leg longer than the other nimbly leaped onto his horse and galloped away in a flash.

Luo Hua is indeed a smart man.

I enjoy working with intelligent people.

Li Dachui looked at Luo Hua with a smile. Such a smart, beautiful, and understanding woman deserved to receive several more pieces of fine Jiangnan embroidery. If they cooperated well in the future, he could even design a few sets of headdresses for her himself.

This is probably what it means to have a telepathic connection.

Once inside the gate, Little Black raised its head, sniffed the air, then shook its head, broke free from the groom holding the reins, and galloped off towards the stables. The groom hurried after it, but Little Black was incredibly fast. The groom, who was missing an arm, was left only to eat dust in its wake.

"This beast is in a hurry!" Luo Hua said with a smile.

"It's been so long, I've missed you terribly! My horse is very loyal!" Li Dachui laughed. "Your Little White has a discerning eye, and it treats my Little Black with special regard."

"I heard from Che Qi that I hope these two horses will produce some divine steeds in the future."

"That's only natural. Dragons beget dragons, phoenixes beget phoenixes, and mice beget mice that know how to dig holes. When these two divine steeds are paired together, their offspring will naturally reach even greater heights."

(End of this chapter)