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Xiao Qian nodded and continued, "If you ever need anything in the future, you can tell me. I will try my best to help you with anything that is within my capabilities."

Su Zhi nodded, deeply touched and unable to express her joy. "General, you're such a good person."

Xiao Qian was slightly startled. Why did this sound so weird? Was it good to say he was good? Why does it feel like being honest?

Su Zhi continued, "If it were anyone else, they would not care about the lives of us orphans and widows. Not only did you not mind, you even helped me like this. I don't know how to repay a great kindness."

Xiao Qian looked at the distant starry sky, his gaze somewhat unfocused. Why was he helping Su Zhi? Perhaps it was because Nie Rufeng had died in battle as one of his subordinates, but he felt guilty in his heart!

Since her soldiers were gone, it was understandable for her to be a direct relative of their superior. Furthermore, she was also bringing along the two children, Nie Rufeng.

"Even if you didn't come today, I would still treat you equally."

"Oh ~"

Su Zhi nodded in understanding. Worried that the small bean bun would start crying after waking up, she quickened her action of washing her face and rinsing her mouth.

After tidying up everything, she put on her embroidered shoes and smiled to the man who was waiting for her: "You've been waiting for a long time. You can leave now."

Xiao Qian nodded. Smelling her sweet fragrance, he turned around and left with her.

It was hard to walk on the mountain road, and there were no lights.

To soldiers who fought all year round, this was nothing, but Su Zhi was in a bit of a dilemma.

Su Zhi walked on the winding road in fear, afraid that she would accidentally move her foot.

"General, do you have a fire piston?" This road is too difficult. "

When she mentioned that the road was not easy to walk on, Su Zhi remembered that she had cursed at someone just now. She could not help but feel guilty.

"Nope." He replied dryly.

Su Zhi held her breath and continued down the path at a turtle's pace.

He mused to himself that if he came tomorrow, he would have to bring some lighting tools. Since the fire piston could not last that long, it would be best if he brought a kerosene lamp with him.

"Aiya ~"

Due to being absent-minded, Su Zhi slipped and fell. Fortunately, there was someone supporting her from behind, otherwise she would have had to fall down the steep mountain road.

"Be careful."

Su Zhi kicked her leg through the air. After confirming that she was fine, she continued walking. Before she could step out, she was pulled back by Xiao Gan. "General?"

"Watch your step."

She lowered her head and looked at the pitch black ground. She could vaguely see a bunch of unknown creatures crawling on the ground, accompanied by a 'hiss' sound.

"What's that?"

"Snakes."

Su Zhi was so shocked that she almost screamed, retreating in panic. The hairs on her entire body were all standing up, and even her tongue was tied up.

"General …" "I'm afraid."

This limbless mollusk, cold and slippery, was what she feared the most.

"With me here, what are you afraid of?"

It was just a small snake. When there was no rations to feed the troops, the serpent broth was the most nourishing delicacy.

Su Zhi was so frightened that she was half dead. Her legs started twitching, and she did not dare to move further, as if there were Snake Ants at places she could not see.

"It's gone."

"No, no, no, I don't think so. Wait a little longer."

As she cried, she ignored Xiao Qian's urging and broke out in a cold sweat.

"How troublesome."

Xiao Qian sighed helplessly as he took the terrified little woman in his arms and held her in his arms.

She was already frightened to the core, but now that Su Zhi had a broad chest, she was more at ease. She did not resist at all, allowing Xiao Qian to carry her down the mountain.

"Again, I've caused trouble for the general."

Xiao Qian did not say anything, but his eyebrows creased even more tightly.

This woman was truly fragrant. Her body was so light, she didn't even weigh much in his arms. She was as light as a ball of cotton, so she must have eaten too little on a daily basis.

Su Zhi lowered her head, feeling wronged. She had nowhere to place her hands.

Fear was human nature. Her legs were weak, they were truly weak …

After a moment of silence, he felt awkward.

Su Zhi always wanted to break this awkward situation by talking earlier, but in the end, she still chose to be quiet, afraid that she would cause trouble for others again.

After walking for a while, they finally arrived at the camp.