Chapter 504: The Demon Lord Junzhu's Slacking Daily Life Chapter 597: The Frank Ouyang Chengren

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Protagonist:

Yan Qianqian

Thus, on the third day, Ouyang Chengren came to the Bai Mansion as usual.

At this time, Qianqian had already gotten up and was looking at a picture book at the table. Ouyang Chengren walked in and had Anye guard the door.

Ouyang Chengren took a deep breath and decided that today he must ask clearly about Qianqian's true thoughts.

He was originally a straightforward martial man, accustomed to speaking directly. Without any hesitation, he asked: "Qianqian, I want to marry you. What do you think?"

Qianqian hesitated slightly, as if thinking about how to answer. After a moment, she slowly said: "I am naturally willing, but your identity... I'm afraid my family won't agree. So, I still need to think of some ways."

Hearing her answer, the large stone in Ouyang Chengren's heart finally settled. He couldn't help but let out a breath and said: "Rest assured, in half a year at most, I will resign from office. Then, I will accompany you to Dongying Guo. I still have some savings; we can do a small business to make a living."

Ouyang Chengren had not only made plans for their future, but had even considered the details very thoroughly.

However, this made Qianqian feel increasingly guilty and uneasy. Despite this, she forcibly endured her inner guilt and decided to continue deceiving Ouyang Chengren.

Qianqian guiltily lowered her head, not daring to meet Ouyang Chengren's eyes, merely nodding lightly to indicate agreement with his plan.

In Ouyang Chengren's eyes, this action was interpreted as Qianqian lowering her head out of shyness, which made him even more delighted, as if everything was developing according to his expectations.

Ouyang Chengren did not conceal his joy at all. He frankly told Qianqian that he planned to return home to Chunding City tomorrow, because his Imperial Brother had sent him a secret report.

Then, he asked Qianqian if she was willing to go back with him.

Qianqian had completely not anticipated that Ouyang Chengren's visit this time was actually for this matter; she was clearly caught off guard.

However, she quickly adjusted her emotions, forced out a smile, and asked: "Is it convenient to bring me along?"

Ouyang Chengren hurriedly replied: "Of course it's convenient! Moreover, we've stayed in Chunning City for a long time; it's a good chance to take you to Chunding City for a stroll. Then, we won't need to stay at an inn; we can stay directly at the General's Mansion."

Hearing this, Qianqian's heart tightened involuntarily. She knew doing this might provoke idle gossip, but she didn't want to refuse Ouyang Chengren's kindness.

So, she hesitated for a moment, then said: "That's not too good, is it? Won't people gossip?"

Ouyang Chengren said lightly: "No matter. You just stay at the General's Mansion with peace of mind; I naturally won't go back. I'll stay in the Palace; I estimate I won't stay more than a few days, and it certainly won't affect your reputation.

Just you must be extra careful and protect yourself. That assassin was presumably sent by my Imperial Brother to take my life, but with your skills, you should be able to handle it. Moreover, I will send more people to secretly protect you thoroughly."

Hearing this, Qianqian feigned a completely ignorant appearance and asked with a face full of shock: "Why does your Imperial Brother want to kill you?"

The corner of Ouyang Chengren's mouth curled up slightly, and he answered as if not caring at all: "Perhaps he covets the military power in my hands. But this isn't important. When I return to the Palace this time, I will hand the military power back to him.

If he's willing to take it back, I'll return home with you; if he insists on not taking it, at worst we'll fight another battle. Once the war ends, he'll still have to take the military power back anyway."

Qianqian nodded lightly, a worried expression on her face, and asked hesitantly: "Then if war really breaks out, won't you have to personally go to the battlefield?"

Hearing this question, Ouyang Chengren understood clearly in his heart; he knew she was worrying for him.

A warm current suddenly surged in his heart. The corner of his mouth curved up slightly, and he said softly: "Don't worry, I've never lost a war. And as a General, I only need to command my soldiers well; basically there's no need for me to personally go down and kill. So, you don't need to worry."

Although Qianqian knew clearly in her heart that these words were merely to comfort her — after all, a General isn't completely exempt from dismounting to fight — she didn't expose his lie, but replied as if relieved of a heavy burden: "That's good, that's good."

Ouyang Chengren keenly perceived Qianqian's concern for him, and couldn't help feeling very comforted in his heart.

He turned to Qianqian and said: "In a bit I still have to go back to the military camp to arrange training matters; I'm afraid I can't accompany you. You tidy up your luggage yourself, just bring some necessities; the General's Mansion has everything. Tomorrow morning at Si Hour, I'll come to pick you up."

Qianqian smiled and nodded, replying softly: "Okay."

Seeing this, Ouyang Chengren didn't stay any longer and turned to leave. However, the moment he stepped out the door, he inexplicably felt a wave of relaxation in his heart.

After Ouyang Chengren's figure disappeared outside the door, Qianqian only then called softly: "Hongdou."

Before her voice fell, Hongdou flashed in from outside the door like a gust of wind and asked respectfully: "Miss, what do you instruct?"

Qianqian looked at Hongdou and said with a smile: "You go help me pack my things. Tomorrow at Si Hour we'll set off for Chunding City. You remember to pack your own luggage too; tomorrow you'll set off with me."

Hearing this, Hongdou's heart instantly filled with joy. She hurriedly nodded and replied: "Yes, Miss!" Then she ran off happily to pack.

Hongdou was originally a girl from a small village in Chunning City; her family also had a younger brother.

Their family life, though not wealthy, was very harmonious. Hongdou especially doted on her younger brother, so she always wanted to come out and earn more money to let her family live a better life.

It just so happened that the Bai Mansion was hiring maids, so Hongdou plucked up the courage to come try.

Unexpectedly, she was actually lucky enough to be selected! This not only surprised her immensely, but what made her feel incomparably honored was that she actually became the Miss's personal maid.

And now, what made Hongdou even more unexpected was that one day she would actually be able to follow the Miss to the Imperial Capital of Xishang Kingdom, Chunding City, to take a look. This was something she never even dared to dream of before!

Ever since coming to the Bai Mansion to serve the Miss, Hongdou discovered the Miss was kind-hearted and never mistreated servants.

On the contrary, the Miss treated her especially well, often bestowing things on her. This made Hongdou feel very warm and happy; sometimes at night when sleeping, she would even laugh awake in the middle of the night.