My older brother is Gao Huan.

Chapter 15 Look, you're in a hurry again.

Saying.

Gao Huan originally planned to go with Gao Yu.

Lou Zhaojun, however, kept her there and brought her back to the stall.

After dismissing the helpers and shopkeepers, Lou Zhaojun spoke up, "He Liuhun, have you forgotten something?"

Gao Huan shook his head. "I don't know what it is. I'd appreciate it if Miss Lou could remind me."

“I promised you before that if you could hit the target four out of ten times while riding and shooting, I would release Hou Gu.”

Gao Huan nodded.

"There is one more thing, and I promise to give you this horse!"

Lou Zhaojun pointed to the black horse that Gao Huan had ridden and said, "Now I will give this horse to you."

Gao Huan waved his hands repeatedly, "I absolutely dare not accept this."

"Why?"

“It is already a great favor that the young lady spared Hou Gu’s life. How could I dare to covet such a fine horse?”

“We, the Lou family, always keep our word. Just now, in front of everyone, I said I would give it to you. Do you... want to make me a person who breaks their promise?”

Lou Zhaojun said this.

Gao Huan dared not refuse again, lest he be so ungrateful for someone's kind gift.

Did Gao Huan dislike fine horses?
how is this possible.

In ancient society, a fine horse was like a luxury car in modern times.

Beautiful women and luxury cars are a man's ultimate pursuit in life!
Xiang Yu, the Hegemon-King, has two "treasures" that have made him famous in history: his steed Wuzhui and his concubine Yu Ji.

The main reason was that Gao Huan couldn't figure out Lou Zhaojun's temperament. The two had only met once, so why was she treating him so well?
You can't expect to be given preferential treatment just because you're handsome, can you?
There's no such thing as a free lunch.

Such a fine steed is too precious, so it's no wonder that Gao Huan was cautious and suspicious.

"Then thank you, Miss Lou."

Gao Huan bowed again to the luggage, then took the reins and led the black horse out.

"He Liuhun!"

Seeing that Gao Huan was about to leave, Lou Zhaojun hurriedly called out to him to stop.

Gao Huan stopped in his tracks, his face full of confusion.

Lou Zhaojun knew that she had no reason to keep Gao Huan there any longer, so she could only make up a random statement, "Do not neglect such a fine horse."

"Please rest assured, Miss Lou, I will take good care of you."

After saying that, he turned around and left.

Seeing Gao Huan leave, Lou Zhaojun looked distraught. Fortunately, she quickly regained her composure, summoned her personal maid, whispered a few words in her ear, and then took out a jade pendant from her bosom and removed a silver bracelet from her wrist, handing it to the maid.

After the maid left, Lou Zhaojun withdrew her melancholy gaze and blushed when she saw Lou Zhao's teasing expression. Nevertheless, she still spoke.

"How is it? My chosen husband, how is he!"

"He can be described as a handsome and heroic figure."

Lou Zhao recalled Gao Huan's expression and behavior just now and gave him a very high evaluation.

"Of course! Isn't that better than a coward like Liu Shan?"

Lou Zhao didn't want to spoil the mood, but he still whispered a reminder, "Sister, He Liuhun is ultimately a military household member. How can he marry you? Father will not agree."

"My marriage is my own decision, and Father has no right to interfere!"

Lou Zhaojun's attitude was quite firm.

Lou Zhao subtly reminded her, "I'm not saying this to be mean, but He Liuhun's family must be very poor. Otherwise, he wouldn't just be an ordinary military household member, not even a squad leader. How would he support his family if she married into it? Not to mention maids and servants, even that fine horse that was just given to him, he might sell it to someone else for a high price as soon as he turns around."

"I have my own pasture, so what's wrong with me raising him?"

Lou Zhao's eyes widened.

Good guy.

For a woman from a prominent family like the Lou family to marry a military household is something that is unimaginable for ordinary people.

So, she'll have to pay for her dowry instead?

Ordinary people would only think it's a pipe dream.

She wouldn't even dare to dream of such a thing. "Anyway! Don't worry about it. When you get back, don't tell Father what happened today! I have my own plans, so don't ruin my plans!"

...............

Gao Huan led the black horse along the road.

He had been pondering the matter of Lou Zhaojun, and upon hearing the whispers of those around him, he turned his head to take a look.

It's truly a fine horse!
however……

What others coveted but could not obtain, became a hot potato in Gao Huan's hands.

Unfortunately, this was a gift from Lou Zhaojun, so he couldn't sell it for money.

They may never have the chance to meet again.

just in case.

If they really do meet again, and Lou Zhaojun presses him about the whereabouts of the horse, how will he answer?

Thinking of this, Gao Huan felt a headache coming on, but for now, he could only take it one step at a time.

I had just arrived at my doorstep and hadn't even gone inside when I heard someone shouting behind me.

"Young Master Gao, please wait!"

Gao Huan turned around and saw that the person who came was the maid who had been serving Lou Zhaojun earlier. She was the same age as Lou Zhaojun and had an average appearance.

After the other person got closer, Gao Huan asked.

"Is there anything you wish to tell me?"

The maid blushed as Gao Huan stared at her, just like her mistress who was willing to 'pay her way in'. Fortunately, she was clear-headed and quickly took out her jade pendant and silver bracelet from her bosom.

"This is a personal item of my young mistress, who asked me to give it to you as a gift."

Even Gao Huan, who was usually calm and collected, was stunned by this situation.

What is going on?
After handing the jade pendant and other items to Gao Huan, the maidservant added, "My young mistress has another message for me to pass on."

She said that she fell in love with you after just a fleeting glimpse from the city tower last time, and today, seeing you again, she is even more delighted. She wishes to win your heart and stay with you forever!

After saying this, the maid looked at him.

"Does my young lady have any message for me, sir?"

Gao Huan, who had been eloquent before, was now completely bewildered by Lou Zhaojun's actions of gifting him a horse and directly expressing her feelings.

He's handsome, and he's certainly popular with women.

Huai Shuo is a mix of Han and Yi peoples, but the majority are still nomadic peoples from the grasslands, including the Xianbei, Rouran, Tiele, and Qiang tribes. The people are open-minded and fierce!

Women in the Central Plains were also bolder and more direct in expressing their love, unlike the more reserved women of the Han Chinese.

Can……

He had never met anyone like Lou Zhaojun before.

But Gao Huan quickly regained his senses and was not blinded by this unexpected "chance encounter".

Instead, he bowed and said, "Please convey my gratitude to you, young lady, for the horse. I am but a humble son of a military household and dare not presume to be worthy of your status. Someone of your noble character should be sought out as a talented and valiant man!"

The maid didn't say much, she just nodded, "I will definitely pass on the message."

Gao Huan watched the maid walk away, then looked down at the jade pendant and silver bracelet in his hand, put them in his bosom, and turned to lead his horse into the house.

Gao Yu was inside the courtyard.

He had overheard their conversation as well.

"Brother? Since the Lou family woman is in love with you, why do you refuse her?"

Gao Huan glanced at him helplessly.

As if to say.

See, you're in a hurry again.

Can you not be in a hurry?

This is related to whether we'll continue to go hungry!
Say it again!

Lou Zhaojun's dowry was Gao Huan's first pot of gold!

"How could someone of our military household status possibly be worthy of marrying a daughter of the Lou family?"

(End of this chapter)