Finally, several black spots appeared in the distance, getting closer and closer, and then the sound of horse hooves came closer and closer. Under the protection of Li Jin and ten guards, Cao Zhang galloped in from a distance.
Xia Houjuan waved his arms happily and shouted loudly: "Brother Ziwen, brother Ziwen!"
Although Guo Zhao was happy in his heart, he still tried his best to restrain himself and did not act too radically.
Cao Zhang came to the pavilion on Pegasus, reined in the horse, dismounted, and faced the two girls.
Li Jin and other guards arrived soon after, but they wisely separated quickly. They not only protected Cao Zhang and others, but also kept a certain distance so as not to disturb Cao Zhang and the two girls.
Cao Zhang walked up to the two girls and said softly: "Are you anxious about waiting?"
Xia Houjuan shook his head gently: "I'm okay, Sister Guo is really worried."
"Sister Juan'er, don't..." Guo Zhao was a little embarrassed and quickly stopped Xiahou Juan.
"Oh, what's there to be embarrassed about? Sister Guo, don't hide it in front of me. I understand your thoughts about brother Ziwen. Don't worry, I'm not a stingy person." Xia Houjuan hurriedly comforted Guo According to.
She turned to Cao Zhang and talked to him to resolve the embarrassment: "Brother Ziwen, didn't you say you had something to give to Sister Guo in person? Why don't you take it out quickly?"
Cao Zhang agreed, took out a medicine bottle and handed it to Guo Zhao: "A Zhao, keep this."
Guo Zhao looked at the medicine bottle in confusion: "What is this?"...
Time went back a few days ago...
After returning from the paper mill, Cao Zhang thought of Cao Pi's eyes and actions towards Guo Zhao, and clearly felt that he had evil intentions towards Guo Zhao.
Cao Zhang understood that with Cao Pi's character, he would definitely not stop during his expedition, and would try his best to get close to Guo Zhao.
Although there were people from the school affairs office guarding the papermaking workshop, Cao Pi did not dare to act too recklessly, but his character was ruthless and cunning, and he would never give up easily, and would definitely continue to use dirty tricks.
Naturally, Cao Zhang wanted to protect Guo Zhao with all his strength, so he went to Xu Shu to discuss and analyze what actions Cao Pi might take against Guo Zhao.
Xu Shu thought for a moment and then said: "Master, there are people from the school affairs office protecting the Sima family. It is not easy for Master Cao Pi to get close to Miss Guo through rape or treachery. I have thought about it, and there is only one way." , if he really uses it, I'm afraid no one can protect Miss Guo."
Cao Zhang became anxious immediately after hearing this: "Is there such a way? What is that?"
"Propose marriage!" Xu Shu calmly responded to Cao Zhang's question.
Upon hearing these two words, Cao Zhang suddenly woke up.
Cao Pi is seventeen years old and has not yet married. If he goes to Mrs. Bian to intercede, please ask them to send someone to Sima's house to propose marriage to Guo Zhao.
As Sikong's son, Sima Lang would definitely not be able to refuse the proposal of marriage. After all, Guo Zhao was a guest at Sima's house, so things would be difficult to handle at that time!
"Yuan Zhi, since you know that Cao Pi will adopt such a treacherous trick, is there any way to resolve it?" Cao Zhang asked anxiously.
"Unless, sir, you go to propose marriage first before Cao Pi." Xu Shu said after thinking.
"There are less than ten days left before the army goes out for battle. It's too late to make an appointment and get married. Besides, my father won't agree to mention it at this time. Isn't this nonsense?!" After hearing this, Cao Zhang said with all his strength shook his head.
Although he understands Xu Shu's intention to cut down his salary, the current time is obviously not suitable for him to do this.
"Is there any other way?" Cao Zhang asked anxiously.
Xu Shu pondered for a moment, and could only shake his head helplessly: "Master, after all, Cao Pi is Sikong's eldest son, and he has reached the wedding age. If he really proposed to marry Miss Guo, Sikong would not refuse. If he couldn't give up in advance, If Miss Guo gets married, the only way is to find a way to make Cao Pi change his mind."
"How is it possible for him to change his mind on his own?" Cao Zhang sighed helplessly.
Not to mention that Cao Pi coveted Guo Zhao's beauty, just to compete with himself, he would definitely try his best to snatch Guo Zhao away.
"My subordinates also know that this is very difficult, but now I really can't think of any other better way." Xu Shu responded in a low voice.
Cao Zhang also lowered his head and fell into deep thought, thinking about what he could do.
After a moment, Cao Zhang's eyes suddenly lit up and he shouted in surprise: "Yes, I have a solution!"
Xu Shu hurriedly asked: "What solution did the young master come up with?"
"Tell me, if Miss Guo suddenly contracted some kind of plague or a vicious infectious disease, would it be impossible for Cao Pi not to give up?" Cao Zhang asked Xu Shu with a smile.
"That's natural!" Xu Shu nodded lightly, but then said worriedly, "But how could Miss Guo contract this disease if she is fine? What's more, once she contracts such a malignant disease, Miss Guo may not be safe, so what can we do? Can you take risks?"
Cao Zhang looked at Xu Shu with a sly smile: "As long as I'm here, I can make her get sick whenever she wants, and she'll be cured as soon as she agrees!"
After all, he was an excellent forensic doctor in his previous life. In addition to his ability to examine scenes, he was also very familiar with the properties and pharmacology of various drugs.
Although the current medical level and conditions are limited, it is still easy to try to prepare an ointment in a few days to fake it and achieve the effect he said.
Xu Shu looked at Cao Zhang's confident expression and knew that he was already confident, so he said no more.
After all, Cao Zhang was the man who could write "Thirty-Six Strategies" and invented new paper-making methods and movable type printing. If he said there was a way, it must really be possible.
Cao Zhang acted as he was told and secretly collected and prepared the medicine himself. Finally, he successfully produced an ointment with the effect he said, which he could deliver to Guo Zhao...
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In reality, Guo Zhao looked at Cao Zhang doubtfully and reached out to take the medicine bottle.
"You put it away well. You may not need it for the time being. But remember, if someone comes to Sima's house to propose marriage during my expedition and forces you to get married, you can put it on your face. It has a wonderful effect." Cao Zhang explained to Guo Zhao.
Guo Zhao looked at Cao Zhang in confusion: "Someone came to Sima's house to propose marriage to me?"
She thought about it carefully, and the image of Cao Pi flashed before her eyes, and she suddenly realized: "You mean Mr. Cao Pi?"
Cao Zhang nodded: "Yes, this thing was developed for him. You must not reveal any clues. You must wait until someone proposes marriage before using it. I guarantee that the person proposing marriage will retreat on his own."
Guo Zhao looked at Cao Zhang and nodded vigorously: "I remember."
When Cao Zhang saw Guo Zhao putting the medicine bottle away, he said to her and Xia Houjuan: "Juan'er, A Zhao, I have to go back quickly. I'm going out with the army. You must take care and wait for me to come back!"
Guo Zhao and Xia Houjuan looked at Cao Zhang silently and nodded. When it was finally time to separate, the two women felt indescribable sadness and loss in their hearts.
Cao Zhang got on his horse, glanced at the two of them one last time with nostalgia, pulled the reins to turn the horse's head, and galloped away towards the way they came. Li Jin and other guards immediately followed on flying horses and escorted Cao Zhangyuan away.
Cao Zhang rode his horse and whipped his whip all the way, not even daring to look back, because the moment he turned his head, he saw tears welling up in the eyes of Xia Houjuan and Guo Zhao, and he was afraid that turning around would irritate them even more. .
Now that he has to do something big, he can't be overly affectionate with their children.
What he wants to think about now is how to carry out an action plan and deal a heavy blow to the people stationed in Li Jue as soon as possible! …
