CHAPTER 190: CHAPTER 190: MY LOVE WITH MY HUSBAND IS STRONGER THAN GOLD

Commander Qian was a chubby man. In the current difficult times of the military camp, being able to eat enough was already a challenge. Being able to eat to such plumpness, he surely was an anomaly.

Pei Shu’er smiled and saluted Commander Qian.

"May I ask, Commander, what trouble have we caused?"

Commander Qian sneered coldly, "Look at what you’ve done to Tang Qingrou. You’ve viciously assaulted her, and you absolutely must be imprisoned for that."

Pei Shu’er humbly inquired, "Then, may I ask, if thieves break into one’s home, isn’t it justified to beat them? I remember Article 20 of the Dayan Law states that if a thief breaks into one’s home, even if beaten to death, the homeowner is not held responsible."

"Commander Qian, did I say anything wrong?"

Commander Qian’s face turned unpleasant. Tang Qingrou, covering her face, walked up to Commander Qian and leaned against his chest.

Commander Qian looked at her swollen, pig-like head and couldn’t help but step aside.

Tang Qingrou’s movements froze, but she quickly smiled.

"Of course, it’s not excessive, but sister, don’t forget, this is the home of me and Commander Qian. The Dayan Law also states that committing violence in the owner’s home leads to imprisonment and being conscripted."

Pei Shu’er nodded, "Since sister wants to argue about the ownership of this house, then I shall argue a bit with sister."

"Firstly, this land was allocated to us by the government officers, and it is officially recorded. Secondly, we constructed this house ourselves; sister and Commander Qian did not participate."

Speaking so bluntly, Commander Qian’s face had already turned cold.

Pei Shu’er seemed oblivious, smiling as she spoke, "Actually, this stone house isn’t all that great. Has Commander Qian seen those brick kilns? Their standards are extremely high. If Commander Qian likes, we can make blue bricks to build a more luxurious house just for him."

"Really?"

A flash of light appeared in Commander Qian’s eyes, and Pei Shu’er’s heart was filled with mockery.

"Absolutely true. With a position as high as yours, living in such a simple stone house is needlessly lowering your status, isn’t it?"

Agreeing now was no issue anyway. Commander Qian had offended Tang Zan. Though Tang Zan wasn’t saying anything now, he was indeed treacherous.

Commander Qian might be ambushed by Tang Zan’s men on his way back, wouldn’t he?

Then she wouldn’t have to lose a house after all, would she?

Thinking this, Pei Shu’er looked at Tang Zan and found him standing in the darkness, pondering something.

When Commander Qian was about to agree, Tang Qingrou immediately poked Commander Qian and whispered something to him, after which he suddenly spoke up.

"In that case, we won’t trouble you anymore. Everything in the warehouse is mine, including those grains. The blue brick mansion must be built within a month, or else I shall have your life."

The items in the warehouse weren’t of much value anyhow—the rare valuables were hidden in her space—and those in the warehouse were merely for appearances.

She made a show of nodding, feigning heartache.

Anyway, whatever Commander Qian swallowed now, she would make him expel it a hundredfold later.

Seeing Pei Shu’er being so compliant, Commander Qian was quite pleased.

When Tang Qingrou pinched him again, Commander Qian immediately spoke.

"Oh, and those seeds, along with all the books you have, must also be handed over to us."

At this remark, Pei Shu’er couldn’t help but understand. The previous items were probably just add-ons. What Commander Qian truly wanted were the seeds and books.

But what would he want the books for?

Trying to raise his own yield per acre?

At the moment, it seemed this was her only technology that was highly coveted.

But books were easy, weren’t they? During her previous purchase, she also acquired some books, planning to understand local customs and culture. If Commander Qian wanted them, then let him have them.

Once this plague was dispelled, Pei Shu’er wouldn’t be afraid anymore.

With that, Pei Shu’er signaled for someone to pack the items.

Afterwards, Commander Qian smiled and walked over to Pei Shu’er.

"Furthermore, Miss Pei, come with me. I’m at least a commander; though I can’t make you my wife, giving you the status of a concubine is still better than staying by your husband’s side."

As he spoke, he mockingly glanced at Tang Zan.

He then noticed that Tang Zan, who had been keeping a low profile, suddenly raised his head, his eyes brimming with murderous intent, frightening him into stepping back.

Tang Zan said, "Commander, this is my wife; in life, she’s mine, in death, she’s mine."

In Commander Qian’s eyes, unabashed hostility towards Tang Zan was evident, and he laughed heartily.

"Such a beauty, if she stays with you, that’s truly a waste."

Pei Shu’er looked worriedly at Tang Zan, afraid he might suddenly turn dark and go on a killing spree, ruining everything.

She quickly spoke up, "Commander Qian, my bond with my husband is stronger than gold; in this life, he is my only one. If the commander insists on taking me away, I will dash my head against this pillar."

Tang Zan’s previously raging anger dissipated as soon as Pei Shu’er uttered those words, his dark eyes quietly watching her.

So, Pei Shu’er had already developed such deep feelings for him?

Stronger than gold, with him as her only one in this life?

Commander Qian frowned and instructed the soldiers, "Take Miss Pei away. I’m rescuing you from suffering; you will thank me later."

Noticing Tang Zan’s increasingly fierce killing intent, Pei Shu’er hurriedly embraced him to stop him from acting while shouting.

"Even if I must eat chaff and swallow vegetables with Tang Zan, that’s my choice. A gentleman doesn’t seize what others cherish."

Meanwhile, Pei Shu’er prepared to use the sedative stored in her space; if Commander Qian insisted, she would sedate everyone.

Commander Qian was no gentleman, for he specialized in seizing what others valued.

The soldiers advanced again, and Tang Zan shielded Pei Shu’er behind him. As the soldiers approached, he drew his sword.

The soldiers hesitated to step forward.

The sight of blood often made people hesitate.

Just then, Zhang Feng entered with a loud voice.

"Old Qian, if General Zhao learns of your actions, you might face dire consequences."

Pei Shu’er didn’t expect Zhang Feng to come; she glanced at Tang Zan and saw that the Xuan Liu, who was always by his side, had disappeared without a trace.

She pondered why Tang Zan hadn’t acted and seemed to be stalling for time.

It turned out he had sent Xuan Liu to find Zhang Feng in advance?

Since the two were of the same rank, there was no way one could overpower the other through authority.

Commander Qian looked grim. He hadn’t expected Zhang Feng to get involved, making it much harder to capture Pei Shu’er.

Wasn’t it known throughout the mountains that Zhang Feng often came here? Just like him, Zhang Feng was also interested in Pei Shu’er’s method to increase yield per acre.

Now, he was even more reluctant to let Pei Shu’er go.

Not only was she a beauty, but she was also a beauty with brains.

If it weren’t for Tang Qingrou telling him, he wouldn’t have known about the increased yield.