Zhang Ren was at the gate of Zhenhai Tower saying all he could to say good things, but the gatekeeper refused to let him in without passing the message.
There was no other way, so Zhang Ren had no choice but to leave.
As soon as he turned around on his front feet, a clear and sweet sound came into his ears.
"Zhang Ren? Why are you here?"
The person who spoke was none other than Chu Xiyao.
Zhang Ren immediately turned around, cupped his hands towards Chu Xiyao and said, "Miss Chu, I'm here to return the horse."
Chu Xiyao ran two steps and came to Zhang Ren. She gently stroked her long hair and then said, "Since you are here to return the horse, why don't you go in?"
Zhang Ren glared at the gatekeeper and said angrily: "Aren't you being blocked from entering?"
The gatekeeper also immediately said: "Miss, there are many sluts who come to visit me on weekdays and want to marry the lady. I know that the miss likes those sluts the most. I think this person is also sly and not a good person. This That’s why I stopped him and didn’t let me in.”
Zhang Ren glanced sideways at the gatekeeper, and couldn't help but cursed in his heart: You are so mean, and you don't look like a good person. With my appearance, can you act like a handsome guy?
Chu Xiyao wanted to scold the gatekeeper, but she thought it was better to maintain the image of a lady in front of Zhang Ren, so she suppressed her temper and said to the gatekeeper: "No matter what the purpose of others is, as long as they come to Zhenhai Tower, they are ours." Guests of Zhenhai Tower, it’s really not good for you to turn away guests, but fortunately, Zhang Ren is not an outsider, I believe he won’t be offended.”
Zhang Ren scratched his head and thought: Am I not an outsider? When you shouted at me with a dagger, you didn't treat me like one of your own.
Zhang Ren was a guest after all. Although he complained in his heart, he did not say it out loud.
The gatekeeper originally thought that he would be scolded by Chu Xiyao, but he only said a few words. The gatekeeper hurriedly handed over his hands and said, "It's my fault. I just follow the instructions of the young lady."
Chu Xiyao nodded with satisfaction, waved to Zhang Ren and said, "Zhang Ren, come in."
Zhang Ren entered the Zhenhai Building as he was told. He handed the reins to Chu Xiyao and said, "This is Miss Chu's horse. Now it can be regarded as returning to its original owner."
Chu Xiyao smiled slightly, showing endless youthfulness, and said: "It's just a horse, just find a place to tie it up. It's a rare time for you to come to Zhenhai Tower. I will take you to meet my aunt."
Just a horse? Zhang Ren only felt that Chu Xiyao had changed today. Yesterday she was still yelling at him because of this horse.
Zhang Ren shook his head helplessly, but still spoke: "I have heard about the fame of General Zhendong and Iron-handed Honggu for a long time, but unfortunately I have never been able to see him. I was in a hurry yesterday and couldn't talk to Honggu more. , If Miss Chu can introduce you to me today, you will be truly lucky."
When Chu Hongluan was mentioned, Chu Xiyao was also proud. She covered her mouth and smiled softly, saying: "You know my aunt quite well. It's no wonder that no one in the world raises a eyebrow when mentioning my aunt. A thumb? But your martial arts are pretty good, and my aunt will be very happy to see you."
The two of them walked towards the depths of Zhenhai Tower.
Inside Zhenhai Tower, Chu Hongluan was originally worried about Chu Xiyao's future, but saw Chu Xiyao jumping in.
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Chu Hongluan shook her head, but still smiled fondly and said, "You are almost old enough to leave the palace, why are you still acting like a child all day long?"
Chu Xiyao wrinkled her nose and said, "I won't get married, I will stay with my aunt all the time."
Chu Xiyao said, and directly took Chu Hongluan's arm and put her head on Chu Hongluan's shoulder, looking coquettish.
Chu Hongluan pinched Chu Xiyao's nose and said, "You girl, no matter how crazy you talk, girls will always get married."
Chu Xiyao stuck out her tongue, as if she didn't listen at all.
Chu Hongluan shook her head helplessly, and then said: "You just said you would ignore me as an aunt. How long has it been? Why is she here jumping up and down again? What kind of happy thing has happened to her?"
Chu Xiyao pointed in the direction of the door and said, "Zhang Ren is here. He wants to meet him."
You, I brought him here. "
Hearing this, Chu Hongluan noticed someone standing at the door.
Zhang Ren knew etiquette, so he walked in immediately, cupped his hands towards Chu Hongluan and said, "Junior Zhang Ren, I have met General Zhendong."
Chu Hongluan knew that her niece liked this boy, so she couldn't help but look at him a few more times. Not to mention, judging from his appearance alone, Zhang Ren was definitely a talented person.
Chu Hongluan has experienced a lot in these years. She knows that you can't judge a person based on his appearance alone.
She nodded and said, "The so-called General Zhendong is just a joke of the common people. We Jianghu people don't have many rules. From now on, just call me Hong Gu."
Zhang Ren came with a mission today. When he thought of disbanding Zhenhai Tower, he felt guilty, and he did not hesitate to say the good things in his heart: "This is not a joke. This is the praise and love of the people for you. As long as I mention you, Who wouldn’t praise a heroine?”
As Zhang Ren said this, he also began to look at Chu Hongluan.
Half of Chu Hongluan's face was covered by an iron mask, and only half of her face was exposed. Although she already had slightly white hair on her temples, just by looking at that half of her face, one can imagine how magnificent she was back then.
In addition, I would like to mention that Chu Hongluan does not have a left hand. There is an iron claw embedded in the position of her left hand. This is also the origin of her name "Iron Hand Honggu".
There is no such thing as equality between men and women in the current society. Zhang Ren is very curious about how Chu Hongluan gradually became a heroine praised by everyone in the world, and how she convinced the men in Zhenhai Tower. Just relying on her unparalleled beauty back then would definitely not be able to do this. There are so many beautiful women in the world, how many of them can truly make men admire them?
Chu Hongluan shook his head and said, "Young Master Zhang is so complimentary. Let's stop talking here and please sit down quickly."
Zhang Ren found a chair and sat down, and said: "This junior is here to return Miss Chu Xiyao's horse, and secondly, to sincerely apologize to Zhenhai Tower."
Zhang Ren was a guest, so it was impossible for him to tell him about the dissolution of Zhenhai Tower as soon as they met. He was not that shameless.
Chu Hongluan looked curious and asked, "Apologise? As far as I know, Mr. Zhang has no interaction with our Zhenhai Tower. I wonder where to start with this apology?"
Zhang Ren stood up, bowed respectfully, and then said: "I am apologizing to Zhenhailou on behalf of the Zhang family. As soon as I came here, I heard that the Zhang family had offended Zhenhailou. Now the Zhang family is willing to make compensation, as long as Hong Gu, please go to the county government to file a complaint, Master Zheng will definitely seek justice."
Chu Hongluan frowned and asked, "Are you from the Zhang family?"
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