Just as the two of them were bickering, more footsteps came from the cave entrance.

Xiao Hongyu noticed that He Changdi's gaze had suddenly turned serious and hurriedly slapped her forehead in realization. "That's right, Big Brother He, I forgot to mention that your clan's warriors are still behind us. I reckon that they've arrived by now."

As soon as she finished speaking, five or six people entered the cave. Who else could it be other than Mo Chenggui's group?

Mo Chenggui ran excitedly to He Sanlang when he saw him. He bowed to He Changdi with the family warriors behind him. "Third Young Master, I'm so happy to see that you're safe."

Perhaps it was because of his identity, but Mo Chenggui didn't have the arrogance and disdain he had in front of Chu Lian in front of He Changdi. This old soldier who had followed Uncle Jing 'an for many years truly cared for the men of the He family.

Chu Lian, who was standing a few meters behind the group, was stunned.

Her almond-shaped eyes were wide open and her slightly red mouth was slightly open. There was only one sentence echoing in her mind: Big Beard is He Sanlang!

How is this possible?!

She couldn't help but stare at He Changdi. Her heart was thumping rapidly, not because she was excited, but because she was nervous and discouraged …

Every time she thought about the stupid things she did when she mistook He Sanlang for someone else, she wanted to bury herself right there and then.

Thinking about this, she couldn't help but glare at He Sanlang. This … this guy knew all along, yet he purposely teased her and watched her make a fool of herself. Simply … simply shameless!

Chu Lian's face was bright red, and her chest was heaving with anger. However, she couldn't tell the truth in front of these people, so she could only hold it in.

He Changdi nodded and said calmly, "I'm fine. We can't delay the war in Liangzhou. We should hurry back."

Xiao Hongyu also stopped joking around and nodded at Chu Lian with a smile. Then, she led her people out of the cave and had someone bring He Changdi's horse.

At this time, He Sanlang finally turned to stare at Chu Lian and saw her depressed expression.

Chu Lian knew that she was face-blind and didn't recognize the wrong person, so she was too embarrassed to speak first.

She met his cold, star-like eyes and averted her gaze in shame. He Sanlang stood ramrod straight with his hands behind his back. He stared at Chu Lian until she felt her hair stand on end. Only then did he slowly walk over.

"Madam is really amazing. You can even mistake your husband?

Then today, Madam must open your eyes wider and look up and down carefully. Otherwise, if you were to randomly see a man and call him your husband, wouldn't I be wearing a green hat all over my head! "

After saying these words coldly, without waiting for Chu Lian to stare at a pair of almond-shaped eyes that were filled with small flames, he lowered his body and carried her princess out of the cave.

Chu Lian was furious, but in front of so many people, she couldn't really show that her husband and wife didn't get along. It wouldn't be good for anyone.

In the end, all she could do was glare at He Sanlang in his arms.

He Changdi clearly felt the resentment and "murderous intent" in Chu Lian's eyes.

He lowered his head and glanced at Chu Lian coldly. "If you like looking at me, I'll let you look all you want when we return to Liangzhou!"

Chu Lian gritted her teeth and complained in her heart, "Who wants to see you say these words with such an expressionless face? Only that crazy He Sanlang can do that!"

When Xiao Hongyu saw Chu Lian being carried out of the cave by He Changdi, his eyes sparkled. "Brother He, please coax sister-in-law!"

He pointed at a majestic steed with a shiny black body, only its tail and hooves were white, and said, "Brother He, we've found your steed for you, but there are a few wounds on its body. I don't know if it was done by those damned Tuhun people.

This horse can't be ridden for the time being. You and sister-in-law can ride this younger brother's horse first. I'll ride with Zhao Liang. "

He Sanlang glanced at his beloved horse and nodded.

Chu Lian also curiously looked at the handsome horse. The horse seemed to be very intelligent. When it saw its owner, He Changdi, looking at it, it actually neighed at He Sanlang in a low voice. It blinked its big, watery eyes as if it was acting like a spoiled child.

Chu Lian looked along the smooth body of the horse and saw several wounds on its buttocks and back that had already begun to scab. For a moment, she felt pity for it. If she guessed correctly, these wounds weren't caused by the Tuhun people, but He Changdi himself when he was chasing her crazy horse to make it run faster …

With this thought, Chu Lian looked at the horse with a trace of apology.

He Changdi personally carried Chu Lian onto the horse's back and then sat on it himself. Zhao Liang saw that the lieutenant was only wearing armor and that the lieutenant's wife's cloak was stained with stolen goods. He quickly and cleverly took off his own cloak and handed it to He Sanlang.

He Sanlang paused and reached out to take it. He looked down and saw the petite Chu Lian curled up in front of him. His large hand holding the cloak paused for a moment, but he still wrapped the dark, thick cloak around Chu Lian's body, covering her securely.

Chu Lian's body warmed up. She looked at the thick cloak and was about to thank him when she heard He Sanlang whisper, "No need to thank me. I just didn't want you to catch another cold and be a burden to me!"

Chu Lian was so touched that she was about to say it was smashed to pieces with just one sentence.

Chu Lian simply shut her mouth tightly and didn't want to talk to this lunatic anymore!

Everyone quickly mounted their horses. It was getting late, and if they didn't hurry up, it would be dark by the time they left this forest. There were too many uncertainties in the dark. They had already made a mistake once, and they couldn't afford to make any more mistakes this time.

Besides, He Changdi still held an important position in the army. This time, he came out under the pressure of Lieutenant Guo. It had already been two days, so they couldn't drag it out any longer. Even if He Sanlang returned to the border army like this, he would still be punished according to military law.

The galloping horses and the cold wind brushed past their cheeks like knives. Everyone was urging their horses to gallop. No one was in the mood to chat at this time. Chu Lian gripped the saddle tightly. She didn't know when her swaying body had been stabilized by a strong and sturdy arm. No matter how angry she was, struggling at this time was too indiscreet.

Because of that arm, Chu Lian's entire back was tightly pressed against He Sanlang's chest. Even through the cold and hard armor, she could still hear He Changdi's fast and powerful heartbeat.

She pursed her lips and suddenly felt her face heat up.

Holding her face with one hand, Chu Lian firmly believed that her face was hot because of the cold wind.

The group arrived at a small town near Liangzhou City in the evening.

The servants and retainers who had accompanied Chu Lian along the way, as well as the two guards sent by Princess Wei, were arranged to recuperate in a private residence in the small town.

Zhao Liang got off his horse to report. The door to the courtyard was immediately opened and Wenqing and Wenlan came out to greet them.

Seeing that He Changdi didn't let go of Chu Lian even after she got off the horse, and instead carried her directly into the courtyard, Wenqing and Wenlan's faces paled as they followed in a panic. Steward Qin was also very worried. He was good at dealing with people. He looked at the people who escorted He Changdi and Chu Lian back. His gaze skipped over Mo Chenggui and landed on Zhao Liang and Xiao Hongyu.

He quickly walked over, "Military Sirs, what happened to our Third Madam?

But where is she injured? "

Xiao Hongyu saw that he was really worried and told the truth, "I heard from Brother He that she injured her leg. Don't worry, Sister-in-law's injury isn't serious. She'll be fine after a few days of rest."

Hearing Xiao Hongyu's reply, Steward Qin sighed in relief. He was a meticulous person. Now that half of Third Madam's troops were injured, it was likely that they wouldn't be able to travel for a while and would have to rest in this small town for a few days.

"Military Sirs, please go in and rest. I've already ordered the servants to prepare a meal for you."

Xiao Hongyu and Zhao Liang's stomachs were indeed rumbling with hunger, but when they thought of the mountain of military orders still weighing down on them, they hurriedly waved their hands and declined, "This Brother, there's really no need. When Brother He comes out, we still have to rush back to the barracks."

Steward Qin was stunned, "We … we have to rush back now!" He looked up at the darkening sky, "It's going to be dark soon."

It was already dangerous to travel at night on a winter's night. This place was close to the northern border, so the danger was several levels higher.

Zhao Liang smiled bitterly, "Thank you for your kind intentions, Brother, but it's hard to disobey military orders."

Seeing that they were so determined, Steward Qin couldn't keep them any longer. However, he couldn't just watch as the guests stood outside the courtyard. These people were clearly the third young master's close friends and bodyguards, so they deserved to be treated well.

Thus, he invited them into the central room in the courtyard to sit for a while. He also had the servants serve hot water and some food in a bag for the soldiers to bring.

Steward Qin was very good at doing things. When he did these things, he used Chu Lian's name. He Sanlang's sworn brothers in the army had a much better impression of this little sister-in-law who had dared to come to the border.

In the main room of the small courtyard, He Sanlang sat Chu Lian down on the bed with a cold expression. Then, he turned to leave. Wenqing and Wenlan hurriedly rushed over to ask about Chu Lian's situation.

Chu Lian wasn't in the mood to answer the two girls. Instead, she anxiously looked at He Changdi's back and hurriedly called out, "Where are you going?"

He Changdi didn't expect Chu Lian to call out to him so directly. His body stiffened and he stopped in his tracks.

At this time, Wenqing and Wenlan could also see that their master and his wife seemed to have something to say. Wenqing gave Wenlan a wink. The two of them quietly stood up, slightly bowed to Chu Lian, and quietly went out. They even tactfully closed the door for the young couple.

He Changdi moved slightly and turned to the side. Out of the corner of his eye, he saw the petite figure sitting on the bed.

He felt that his throat was very dry and he couldn't say a word. In the end, he could only cough to cover up his momentary guilt and uneasiness.

Chu Lian gripped the hem of her clothes with both hands. She also found it difficult to speak. However, the two of them had finally met and they were husband and wife. It wouldn't be good for either of them to keep misunderstanding each other. She could actually feel that He Sanlang's attitude towards her was much better than it was when they first got married.

With this thought, she gathered up her courage and said in one go, "He Sanlang, I … I was wrong for not recognizing you earlier. I'll apologize first."

He Changdi's eyes, which had always been deep and emotionless after his rebirth, suddenly rippled because of Chu Lian's words. That beautiful ripple gradually spread until it rippled into his heart.