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Chapter 180 Rescued

As soon as the maid finished speaking, Xu Qingmeng's attention was diverted.

Xu Qingmeng then realized that their savior was actually a general.
Qingzhou Prefecture is a heavily fortified area, and the Qingzhou Camp is one of the imperial army's major camps, so it's not surprising that there is a general there. The only question is which general it is.

Xu Qingmeng suddenly realized that this County Lieutenant Liu also came from the Qingzhou camp. She wondered if he was acquainted with this man.

Upon considering a certain possibility, Xu Qingmeng immediately became alert.

She asked with a curious tone, "Then, sister, may I ask which general resides in your household, and how should I address him?"

"I am honored to be addressed as 'elder sister' by your madam. Our general's surname is Pei, and he is the Anyuan General personally appointed by His Majesty. It is your good fortune that our general has just arrived in Qingzhou Prefecture from the capital and happened to meet you."

When Xu Qingmeng heard that he came from the capital, she immediately felt relieved. She was not familiar with this County Magistrate Liu, so she felt at ease. Now, thinking about it, she still felt scared.

He quickly replied, "It was truly our luck. If we hadn't met General Pei this time, we probably would have..."

The maidservant said with a smile, "Madam, it means you weren't meant to die. Even Heaven couldn't bear to see this. However, the people of Qingzhou Prefecture are really too arrogant. They dare to openly block the road and rob people in broad daylight. Even in the capital, no one would dare to do that!"

"I also heard that your husband came out on top in the provincial examination this time, and that young man who went with him also ranked quite well. How did he end up being targeted by these robbers?"

Xu Qingmeng shook her head and said with a wry smile, "We're just as confused. We don't know who's doing this to us."

"Perhaps he's just jealous of your husband and that Young Master Zhou, but don't be too upset. Our general will definitely give you justice," the maid said confidently.

Xu Qingmeng didn't understand the meaning of those words at first, but she understood after seeing General Pei and Lord Kang in the front hall.

The front hall was simple yet grand. Pei Cheng, the general whom Xu Qingmeng had vague memories of before she fell into a coma, sat in the main guard, with a middle-aged man sitting below him.

Although the middle-aged man had an extraordinary demeanor, he was still slightly inferior to the person in the main seat.

With just one glance, the man coldly looked over, causing her heart to leap and her to tremble involuntarily.

Fortunately, when Pei Cheng saw that the person who came was Xu Qingmeng, his expression paused slightly, his aura dissipated a bit, and his expression softened.

Xu Qingmeng was stunned for a moment, somewhat surprised, but couldn't figure out why.

She lowered her eyes slightly, and just as she was about to bow, Pei Cheng said, "Miss Xu, there's no need for such formalities. You're pregnant now, so please take a seat."

Xu Qingmeng paused slightly, "No, no, no, how can this be? I am deeply grateful to General Pei for saving me this time. I have no way to repay him, so I can only thank you in advance."

After saying that, she quickly bowed deeply. Pei Cheng stood up and accepted her bow, then said gently, "Miss Xu, you flatter me. Please take a seat."

Prefect Kang gave Pei Cheng a strange look.

Pei Cheng was a military officer, and I had dealt with him before. Back in the capital, he was known as a rough and uncouth man.

Prefect Pei had witnessed firsthand how this man used to yell at his young son, and how he had become so gentle in just a few years.
Could it be that this woman is different?
Prefect Pei glanced at Xu Qingmeng first, but didn't find anything different about her. Then he smiled and said, "Madam Gu, Scholar Gu and Scholar Zhou have been frightened. It is my oversight that such a thing happened on the official road of the prefecture city. I am really sorry for the three of you."

Xu Qingmeng hurriedly stood up, intending to bow to Prefect Kang, but Pei Cheng snorted and said, "It was indeed your oversight, Miss Xu. You are not feeling well, so please don't bother with this formality."

Prefect Kang quickly replied, "Yes, yes, Madam Gu, there's no need for such formalities. Please sit down."

Xu Qingmeng was puzzled, but since both adults had said so, she had no choice but to sit down obediently.

After Xu Qingmeng sat down, Pei Cheng casually remarked, "I just heard Lord Kang say that Young Master Xu and the two other young masters are all from Quan County?"

Xu Qingmeng nodded, thinking he wanted to investigate the reason for their encounter with danger, so she told him in detail about their residence in Quan County and how many people were in their family.

Xu Qingmeng knew Zhou Yuanjia's basic information, after all, Gu Yunyi had also learned that his nephew was an apprentice under Uncle Zhou.

However, Xu Qingmeng did not disclose the possible reason for the danger this time.

Pei Cheng came from the capital, but it was unclear why he had come here so suddenly.

Xu Qingmeng wasn't stupid. The relationships in officialdom were intricate and complex. Moreover, she didn't know if the person in front of her had any connection with the Grand Commander of Qingzhou Prefecture.

After all, Prefect Kang and the Grand Commander were not on good terms. General Pei, in front of him, showed no expression at all when facing Prefect Kang, remaining quite indifferent.

Xu Qingmeng seemed to have confessed everything honestly, but she also held back some things.

After giving their instructions, the two gestured for her to leave first. As she left, Xu Qingmeng couldn't tell whether Pei Cheng was satisfied or not.

Xu Qingmeng tactfully took her leave.

Pei Cheng watched the person's departing figure until they were out of sight, then stroked his chin thoughtfully and said, "Do you know this Miss Xu?"

"General, what are you saying? Madam Gu is just a woman, and she lives far away in Quan County. How could I possibly know her? However, this Young Master Gu is a talented man. Don't underestimate him just because he is currently only a scholar. His future is bound to be limitless. As for that Young Master Zhou, although he is not as good as Young Master Gu, he will surely be extraordinary in the future."

After saying a few words, Prefect Kang saw that Pei Cheng was not interested. Suddenly, he thought of something and said, "However, I have heard that this Madam Gu is quite skilled in cooking. Moreover, after getting married, she supported the Gu family's declining restaurant. The Gu family is so successful now, all thanks to Madam Gu. It seems that she really loves this young master Gu very much."

Pei Cheng listened attentively, but when he heard Prefect Kang's emphasized words and turned his head to see the deeper meaning in his eyes, his face immediately darkened.

He stretched out his leg and kicked the back of Prefect Kang's chair: "Damn it, what nonsense are you thinking?"

"What do you mean I'm overthinking things? Lady Gu is clearly pregnant, yet she's still wearing her hair in the style of a lady. General, you keep calling her Miss Xu and inquiring about Lady Gu's affairs. How could I not misunderstand?" Prefect Kang said with a smile as he stood up and sat down in a chair a few steps away from Pei Cheng.

"roll!"

(End of this chapter)