Chapter 862: Meeting Again

Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Assisted by medical personnel, he stood tall, his body covered in dust and blood. One look was enough to confirm that he was her husband.

She was about to rush over to him when another woman, seemingly having just received the news, hurriedly arrived. From another direction, she reached him before her, asking anxiously, “How did you get so badly injured, Su Shen? Why? Why would you risk your life to return to her side? What does she have that’s worth all this?”

Hu Jie’s words implied that Su Shen’s injuries were all because of Gu Zi. Gu Zi didn’t feel much upon seeing her, but her words were truly disgusting. However, she didn’t rush over. Instead, she wanted to see what her husband would say.

So, Gu Zi retreated to the corner, not allowing her two sons to approach. Naturally, the two boys obeyed.

Su Bing’s eyes were cold as he stared at Hu Jie. Gu Zi saw his cold gaze. It had been a long time since she had seen such a grim expression on her son. Gu Zi quietly comforted him, “Let’s stay calm and watch.”

Realizing that his demeanor might have frightened his mother, Su Bing quickly put on a smile, “Mom, I’ll listen to you.”

However, what he didn’t know was that the gloom in his eyes, coupled with his insincere smile, was even more terrifying. Indeed, he was the villain of the original story, probably already thinking of countless ways to kill Hu Jie.

Gu Zi wanted to say, “Son, this woman is just a bit annoying, there’s no need to wish her dead!”

However, at this moment, Su Shen responded. Gu Zi held her breath in anticipation, surprisingly looking forward to his answer. It was at this moment that she realized she cared more about her husband than she thought.

Even in public, Su Shen noticeably stepped back, avoiding Hu Jie’s hand that was reaching out to support him. He said in a deep voice, “Because I love her. I love her so much that I can’t bear to leave her with any other man. I may not be the best choice for her, but I am selfish when it comes to her. I can’t bear to let her leave me.”

His voice was strong and sincere, making Hu Jie’s face turn pale. It also stunned the surrounding soldiers. Was this the same man they knew from their military district, the one who was indifferent to women and impartial? He could express love? There was a woman in this world who could move his heart? They were eager to see this woman’s face, expecting nothing less than extraordinary beauty.

The next second, the man’s gaze turned to the corner. His eyes, once firm, were now filled with tenderness and guilt. He thought he had seen wrong in his panic, but the small head that had quickly withdrawn after meeting his gaze was unmistakably his beloved wife.

Then, Su Shen’s voice softened to an extreme gentleness that made everyone around him gasp in surprise. “Ah Zi, why are you hiding when you’ve arrived?” he asked.

Suddenly, the corner where Gu Zi was standing became the focus of everyone’s anticipation. The older man was truly cunning. Had he noticed her arrival long before? How did he discover her? She had hidden herself so well!

However, since he had seen her, she had to come out now. Gu Zi, holding her daughter and leading her two sons, walked towards him. At the same time, he also moved in her direction. Finally, the two of them met face to face.

At that moment, Gu Zi’s heart was in turmoil. She felt shy, worried, joyful, and resentful all at once. It was an indescribable emotion, especially when she clearly saw the scars and bloodstains on his body. Her eyes immediately welled up with tears, which uncontrollably rolled down her cheeks and fell onto the man’s body.

Su Shen was visibly flustered. He wanted to wipe away her tears, but he was worried that his blood-stained hands would dirty her small face. In the end, under the gaze of everyone, he carefully withdrew his hand and gently comforted her, “I’m fine, don’t worry about me.”n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Gu Zi was very upset and angry with him, but that woman was still there. She sweetly said, “If I don’t worry about you, who will? I’m worth you risking your life for. Miss Hu, I’m very grateful to you. If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t have known how important I am to my husband. Miss Hu, why don’t you stay and have dinner with us?”

Hu Jie coldly watched Gu Zi and snorted, “A petty person taking advantage, using nothing but seductive tricks to bewitch a man’s heart. You’re not fit to be in the spotlight.”

Seeing that Hu Jie was not willing to back down, Gu Zi also stopped being polite and calmly said, “I’m not like you, Miss Hu, who sees herself as a dish of high nobility, worrying about whether she can be presented on the stage. I come from an ordinary family and have only learned ordinary principles since childhood. I know that not taking what belongs to others is the way of a courteous person. Miss Hu, it seems you’re telling me that a noble status and understanding courtesy are not the same thing.”