During famine years, I had a divination slip in hand, and my whole family ate chicken, duck, fish, a

He suddenly reached out and grabbed Zhao Yuanlang by the neck.

Ye Qingqing took a deep breath.

Well done!

He's ruthless and doesn't talk much!

Zhao Yuanlang's eyes widened suddenly with a "clunk," and the folding fan in his hand fell to the ground and broke in two.

Ye Dazhuang's well-defined fingers suddenly exerted force.

Zhao Yuanlang desperately tried to pry Ye Dazhuang's wrists open with both hands, his fingernails digging until they bled.

"Big Zhuang!"

Ye Qingqing called out.

Ye Dazhuang didn't let go, looking down at Zhao Yuanlang's face, which was contorted from lack of oxygen, his voice muffled as if it came from underground.

"I've put up with you for a long time."

Zhao Yuanlang kicked his legs wildly, knocking over the water bucket next to the well, and water splashed all over the ground.

Suddenly, the sound of horses' hooves came from the courtyard gate—not just one or two, but dozens.

Then came a series of heavy, orderly footsteps, the dull thud of boots on the dirt road, and the clanging of armor, which grew louder as they approached.

Ye Dazhuang loosened his grip on Zhao Yuanlang's hand slightly.

A troop of heavily armored cavalry came along the village road, their hooves kicking up dust and their horseshoes sparking as they struck the stones.

The leader was a burly man with a dark face, around forty years old, with a full beard, wearing dark armor, and carrying a long sword at his waist.

Behind him followed at least fifty soldiers, each clad in gleaming armor, their long spears like a forest, the sunlight shining on their tips so bright it was blinding.

The burly man with the dark face jumped off his horse and strode into the courtyard, his gaze sweeping over Ye Dazhuang.

"General...?! It really was you!"

As he spoke, he knelt down with a thud, his knees hitting the hard ground with a loud "thud," and he was so excited that he could hardly speak.

"Zhou Biao was ordered to search for the general's whereabouts. After three months of searching, covering six prefectures and eighteen counties in the northern border, he has finally found you!"

The courtyard suddenly fell silent.

Ye Youliang's mouth was wide enough to fit an egg.

What?

Is the boy that Er Yatou picked up from the mountains a general?

Zhao Laoda and Zhao Laoer looked at each other in astonishment, their jaws nearly dropping!

Upon hearing the word "General," Zhao Yuanlang's eyes widened suddenly, as if he had seen a ghost. He trembled with fear and could not speak.

"You, you..."

For a moment, Ye Qingqing's eyes were dazed.

Zhou Biao looked up, his eyes red and brimming with tears.

"General, don't you remember me? Zhou Biao! Your deputy general, I've served you for eight years!"

"During the great victory in the North, you saved my life... Have you forgotten?!"

Ye Dazhuang slowly closed his eyes.

His mind was still blank. When he opened his eyes again, his gaze fell on Zhou Biao's face.

"I can't remember."

Zhou Biao, looking utterly astonished, quickly stood up, took two steps closer to examine Ye Dazhuang's face, and said in a trembling voice,

"What happened? After you went missing, His Majesty was furious and ordered a nationwide search."

This humble general led this group for three months, searching all the way from the North to here... How could you remember nothing at all!

"I'm injured, and I can't remember anything from before."

Ye Dazhuang shook his head slightly and released Zhao Yuanlang's neck.

Zhao Yuanlang fell to the ground with a thud, clutching his neck and coughing hysterically, tears and snot streaming down his face.

Zhou Biao then noticed Zhao Yuanlang on the ground, and after glancing at the constables lying around him, he paused for a moment.

"General, what's going on?"

Ye Qingqing snorted coldly, "They're here to cause trouble, trying to take us to jail!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Biao's face suddenly darkened. He looked down at Zhao Yuanlang, who was still coughing, as if he were looking at a dead body.

His hand was already on the hilt of the knife at his waist.

Zhao Yuanlang looked up at Zhou Biao, then at the fifty-odd fully armed cavalrymen, and his legs trembled.

His lips trembled, and he said in utter terror,

"I...I'm from the Zhao family in town...My father is Zhao Dechang...You can't do anything reckless..."

Ye Dazhuang looked down at him, his eyes so cold they sent chills down one's spine.

"You're saying I'm committing an unforgivable crime by assaulting a government official?"

He slowly squatted down, looking down at Zhao Yuanlang. "You're saying your Zhao family can send my whole family to jail with just a word?"

Zhao Yuanlang swallowed hard, forcing a smile, and said, "So what if you are? Even if you're some kind of worthless general, my Zhao family still holds sway in the prefecture..."

"Click."

A crisp sound, like a dry twig breaking.

Zhao Yuanlang's neck was tilted at an abnormal angle, his eyes were still open, his mouth was half open, and his expression was frozen between fear and disbelief, his pupils slowly dilating.

Ye Dazhuang sneered, "The Zhao family, heh..."

Zhou Biao stood to the side, not even blinking, and loosened his grip on the knife hilt.

The fifty-odd soldiers behind him stood like wooden stakes, not moving an inch, not even their horses neighing.

Ye Youliang was so frightened that his legs trembled and his lips quivered, unable to utter a word.

Ye Qingqing glanced down at Zhao Yuanlang's corpse, a cold, sinister smile playing on her lips.

Ye Dazhuang stood up, dusted off his hands, and turned to look at Zhou Biao.

Zhou Biao glanced at the people in the courtyard, then at Ye Dazhuang, hesitated for a moment, and said, "General, what's wrong...?"

"Zhou Biao."

Something flashed in Ye Dazhuang's deep eyes, and he suddenly said, "I have something to ask you."

"Your subordinate is here."

"Have I ever been married before?"

The question was so sudden that Zhou Biao was momentarily stunned, unsure of his meaning, and stammered,

"No... The general has never married. Many marquises in the court have sent messages wanting to arrange a marriage between you and their families, but you have turned them all down!"

I once laughed at you, saying you were like an iron monk, that the whole army knew you were celibate, focused solely on fighting, and wouldn't even glance at the camp prostitutes.

Upon hearing this, Ye Dazhuang's expression suddenly relaxed for a moment.

He closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and the pressure that had been weighing on his chest suddenly dissipated.

Without hesitation, he walked up to Ye Qingqing, gazing at her with deep, unwavering eyes.

"Qingqing."

"Um?"

Ye Qingqing's heart skipped a few beats for no apparent reason. "What's wrong, Brother Dazhuang?"

She heard what Zhou Biao just said!

"I can't remember anything from my past, but Zhou Biao said I've never been married."

Ye Dazhuang's strong-featured face showed a hint of eagerness as he suddenly grabbed her hand and said...

I like you! I've liked you for a very long time, an uncontrollable liking...

"Qingqing, marry me!"

Ye Qingqing, "..."

I go!

She got a marriage proposal!

Is it really that casual?

The air suddenly went still, and everyone's eyes were fixed on Ye Qingqing's face.

Ye Qingqing took a deep breath. "Sure...we'll give it a try."

She certainly had feelings for him!

He just lost his memory and was confused, so he had been restraining himself.

Before she could finish speaking, Ye Dazhuang suddenly tightened his grip on her hand, holding it firmly in his palm.

"pain……"

Ye Qingqing gasped softly, her body suddenly felt light, and she was suddenly pulled into his arms tightly.

Ye Dazhuang's heavy breathing was right next to my ear, and his heart pounded like a drum.

"Qingqing... I've been waiting for this moment for a very, very long time..."

I can finally have you!

Ye Qingqing unconsciously pursed her lips, and tried her best to stand on tiptoe and whisper in his ear,

"Me too……"

At that moment, everyone was stunned.

The story is now complete.

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