A sickly fellow ridiculed by the entire army? I'll be the most beautiful woman in the barracks!

Zhao Daxuan strode into Zhang Xiaoshan's tent.

"Lord Zhang, who will take me to... uh!"

Zhao Daxuan was speaking when he suddenly froze, staring wide-eyed at a girl sitting in the corner of the tent.

Just then, the girl looked up and their eyes met. The instant Zhao Daxuan's heart skipped a beat.

The girl had long, flowing hair, snow-white skin, and stunning beauty. Although she was dressed in prison clothes, it couldn't hide her ethereal气质 (qi zhi - a kind of refined elegance), and the loose prison clothes couldn't conceal her curvaceous figure.

Zhao Daxuan sighed inwardly, "What a voluptuous figure!"

He turned his head and looked intently at Zhang Xiaoshan above him.

"Sir, could this young lady be...?"

"That's right," Zhang Xiaoshan nodded with a smile. "I was afraid you'd have to wait too long, so I arranged for someone to pick up Miss Lin Zhiqing in advance. After you take her back today, she will no longer be a prisoner."

He paused for a moment, then continued, "I've inquired about her. Not only is Miss Lin incredibly beautiful, but she also comes from a family of imperial physicians and has received excellent Confucian education since childhood. You've struck gold again. Treat her well when you get back."

Zhao Daxuan was overjoyed. He didn't care about family background; those were things of the past. What mattered was that she looked good, and besides, Lin Zhiqing's figure was exactly what he wanted.

"I understand, sir. Is there any need for further instructions? I, Zhao Daxuan, will naturally treat my woman well."

He then looked at Lin Zhiqing and walked up to her with a gentle gaze.

"Miss Lin, come with me, I won't mistreat you!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Zhiqing gritted her teeth and looked at Zhang Xiaoshan in front of her. "Lord Zhang, is he the person you're talking about?"

Zhang Xiaoshan nodded. "Yes, Zhao Daxuan is exceptionally strong and has just made significant military contributions. You won't suffer if you go back with him."

Lin Zhiqing turned to look at Zhao Daxuan in front of her. He was tall and strong, with bright and piercing eyes. Although his gaze made her feel a little uneasy, he was indeed a handsome man.

She slowly rose and bowed to Zhao Daxuan, her voice soft and gentle, like a spring breeze.

"This humble woman greets Lord Zhao. I know that I have no outstanding qualities other than my appearance, but I beg you to treat me kindly and not discard me like a worn-out shoe when my beauty fades."

Zhao Daxuan waved his hand dismissively, "Miss Lin, please rest assured. You will know my character in the future!"

He then cupped his hands in a respectful gesture towards Zhang Xiaoshan, saying, "My lord, I won't bother you any longer. I'll take Miss Lin home right away!"

Zhang Xiaoshan waved his hand, and then Zhao Daxuan left with Lin Zhiqing.

Zhao Daxuan walked ahead, with Lin Zhiqing following closely behind. The man in front of her would be her support in the future.

As they passed the military camp drill ground, Zhao Daxuan's men were still there, eating the food prepared by Li Tiezhu. When they saw Zhao Daxuan passing by, they all stood up and saluted.

Then they saw the woman following behind Zhao Daxuan, and they all stared wide-eyed, shocked by her appearance.

Li Erlong ran forward and bowed to Zhao Daxuan, but his eyes kept glancing behind Zhao Daxuan.

"Sir, who is this gentleman?"

Zhao Daxuan could tell what the other person was thinking just by looking at their eyes. "Hehe, this is my newlywed wife, don't look away!"

Li Erlong gave an awkward smile, then revealed an envious expression.

"Received this? Is this a reward for your military merit, sir? You are so lucky to have such a beautiful woman as your wife! Everyone is so envious!"

Zhao Daxuan chuckled, patted Li Erlong on the shoulder, and said reassuringly, "Don't rush, train hard, and strive to bring back a beautiful wife for each of you brothers!"

Upon hearing this, Li Erlong grinned, revealing a set of white teeth. "Following the adults, I don't think this is difficult!"

Li Tiezhu, who came to deliver the food, also came over and looked at Zhao Daxuan with envy.

"Brother Xuan, I'm so envious of you! Not only do you have two angelic wives, but you've gained another one in just a few days!"

"What's there to envy! I risked my life for this!"

"Alright, you guys keep eating! Let me know if you need anything tomorrow." With that, Zhao Daxuan turned and left with Lin Zhiqing.

On their way out of the military camp, every soldier who encountered Zhao Daxuan and his companion slowed down, their eyes following Lin Zhiqing's movements until she disappeared from sight.

Halfway there, Zhao Daxuan found a large coat and put it on Lin Zhiqing, covering her in her prison clothes. He turned back to Lin Zhiqing with a smile and said, "I've really made a name for myself today because of you."

Lin Zhiqing had remained silent the entire way, and upon hearing this, she merely smiled faintly, forcing a smile, "Is that so? I hope Lord Zhao won't find it offensive."

Seeing that she was quite reserved, Zhao Daxuan comforted her, "Miss Lin, there's no need to be nervous. From now on, we'll be family. I have two other wives in the family, but they're both very easy to get along with. Perhaps you've known them before."

Upon hearing this, Lin Zhiqing looked up at Zhao Daxuan and asked, "Are you referring to the two young ladies from the Li family?"

"That's right, it's them. It's good that you know them." Zhao Daxuan nodded.

Lin Zhiqing nodded slightly, "We met on the way from the capital to here. After all, there aren't many people in the female prison camp."

Zhao Daxuan nodded and said nothing more, then quickly returned to the Zhao family home with Lin Zhiqing.

Zhao Daxuan pushed open the door and called out, "Shishi, Weiwei, come and see who I brought back!"

The two Li sisters, who were busy in the yard, looked up at the gate and their eyes lit up when they saw Lin Zhiqing.

The two put down what they were carrying, quickly walked over, took Lin Zhiqing's hand, and asked with delighted expressions, "Sister Lin, what brings you here?"

Lin Zhiqing gave a weak smile, glancing cautiously at Zhao Daxuan, "This...this..."

Seeing this, Zhao Daxuan smiled and said, "Miss Lin was specially bestowed upon me by the General because of my great contributions in the Daliang Mountains this time. From now on, you two will be good sisters, so get along well."

Upon hearing this, Li Shishi and her sister's smiles faltered for a moment, then they forced out smiles and looked at Zhao Daxuan.

Li Shishi said softly, "Then congratulations, husband. Lin Daiyu is a beauty that is one in a million. It is her blessing to be able to follow you. But you must treat her well in the future."

"Don't worry, I'll treat her just as well as you all, equally and without favoritism." Zhao Daxuan waved his hand. "We're having a good time today, so I'll cook. Let's have a drink tonight!"

He then led the two women into the kitchen, and Lin Ziqing followed them in somewhat embarrassedly to help out.

The kitchen, which was already small, became even more crowded when four people squeezed in.

By the time we finished eating and cleared away the dishes, night had already fallen.

Zhao Daxuan looked at Lin Zhiqing in front of him and was momentarily conflicted.

Should I take her down tonight?

Should we try to build a relationship first?