PFC Chapter 367 Zhou Baozhu
Chapter 367 Zhou Baozhu
Chapter 367
Luo Shuiyao breathed a sigh of relief when she heard this. Although she didn't know when Ye Yunzhou sent the letter, nor did she know how he sent the letter, and she didn't even know who "Master Zhou" was, but based on Ye Yunzhou's style of doing things, he would definitely do things safely, and she had nothing to worry about.
However, when the girl heard the words "Master Zhou," she turned around. When she saw Ye Yunzhou, she was startled at first, marveling at the man's imposing bearing. Then, something occurred to her, and she looked at Luo Shuiyao with admiration before asking, "Big Brother, do you know my father?"
Ye Yunzhou had previously turned sideways to avoid suspicion and hadn't faced the girl directly. When he heard her question, he only glanced at her briefly before saying in a cold tone, "Grand Protector Zhou, we have a little interaction."
The girl's eyes lit up again. Her father had frequented many people, most of whom she had met before, but this man, she was certain she had never seen or heard her father mention. From his attire, the girl instantly deduced that he must be an official in the imperial court, just like her father. She marveled at the man's youthful promise, and unconsciously stared at him several times, forgetting to avert her gaze. But realizing he had no interest in engaging her in conversation, she felt a little embarrassed and withdrew her gaze, returning her gaze to Luo Shuiyao.
"Sister, my name is Zhou Baozhu. My father called me Ah Zhu. If you don't mind, you can call me that. Thank you so much today. If you hadn't saved me, I really don't know what I would have done."
Zhou Baozhu will never forget the moment of her greatest despair, when she had prayed countless times for divine intervention, when it was this angelic woman who saved her. At that moment, Zhou Baozhu vaguely saw a Buddha's light emanating from Luo Shuiyao's side, as if a deity had descended to earth and pulled her out of the abyss.
When Luo Shuiyao heard Zhou Baozhu introduce herself, she was stunned for a moment, staring at the other person.
"Zhou Baozhu?"
Isn't this the first female Jijiu (official name) of the Zhou Dynasty mentioned in the original story's finale? Years later, a female military strategist emerged from nowhere in the military camp. With her exceptional strategy, she triumphed in battles both large and small along the border. The new emperor, with exceptional respect, granted her the title of Jijiu (official name), equivalent to a fifth-rank official, becoming the Zhou Dynasty's only female official.
Later, Zhou Jijiu returned to the capital with the army and presented all his rewards and savings to Lu Zhaozhao. Everyone then learned that the Crown Prince's wife had, by chance, saved Zhou Jijiu. However, the heroine, not one to seek rewards for a favor, quickly forgot about the incident. This, in turn, made Lu Zhaozhao quite famous among the other noble ladies.
However, in later plots, the only female official of the Great Zhou was never mentioned again.
Could it be that Lu Zhaozhao didn't encounter it today, but instead I encountered this incident by chance and saved her?
Luo Shuiyao was thinking this when Zhou Baozhu saw that she was still silent. She stretched out her finger and waved it in front of her eyes and asked, "Miss, what's wrong with you?"
Luo Shuiyao finally came to her senses, collected her thoughts, and smiled at her. This girl was cute and cheerful, and she looked like a lady from a wealthy family. How could she be the so-called military advisor? After all, all this was just her own speculation. Perhaps... she was not that Zhou Baozhu.
Luo Shuiyao put this thought behind her, met Zhou Baozhu's worried gaze, and said to comfort her: "It's nothing, I just remembered something just now."
Then, she raised her hand to tidy up Zhou Baozhu's messy hair. Her fingertips touched her red and swollen cheek and she asked softly, "Does it hurt? Just bear with it. This injury looks serious, but it's actually not a big deal. When you get back, apply some medicine. Just be careful and it will heal soon."
Hearing this, Zhou Baozhu raised her hand and touched her burning cheek. Perhaps because her cheek was swollen and numb, she didn't feel any pain. But she couldn't bear to disappoint Luo Shuiyao's kindness, so she blinked aggrievedly and said, "Thank you for your concern, sister."
Then, she frowned, looked at the unconscious man on the ground, and kicked him hard. Unexpectedly, the kick was too strong and the man slowly woke up.
Seeing this, Zhou Baozhu's anger was still not quenched, and she kicked him twice more fiercely before she stopped. The man slowly opened his eyes, his mind still fuzzy, and the moment he saw Zhou Baozhu, he subconsciously called out "cousin".
Zhou Baozhu's eyebrows instantly arched, a surge of anger rising to her forehead. She raised her foot and kicked him hard. "Cousin? Who is your cousin? I'm a lady from the Grand Protectorate. How dare you, such a lowly person, call me cousin?"
Seeing this, the man's mind instantly cleared and he quickly shrank back, curling up his body and begging for mercy: "Cousin... No, Miss, I was wrong, please don't be angry."
Zhou Baozhu didn't bother to pay attention to him and rolled her eyes. Turning around, she met Luo Shuiyao's stunned gaze. Instantly, her already swollen face grew even hotter, redder than ever, reaching all the way to her ears. It was all because of that pesky guy. She'd been so mad that she'd forgotten to maintain her composure in front of her sister. The girl, who had just been furious and aggressive, now stammered, "Sister, I was just so angry... I'm not usually like this."
Luo Shuiyao didn't really care about any of this, but was slightly taken aback—the girl, who had just been as docile as a little lamb, had suddenly become so ferocious. However, seeing the girl's shyness return, she couldn't say much, so she smiled and comforted her, "It's okay. This kind of person is no different from an animal. He deserves the beating."
As soon as she finished speaking, she met someone's wet and admiring eyes again.
Luo Shuiyao was stunned for a moment, not understanding why the other party had such an expression. She just felt that she was becoming more and more adorable.
Ye Yunzhou, standing beside her, frowned instantly. The hidden emotions in the girl's eyes made him feel uncomfortable. Ye Yunzhou immediately interrupted, "Okay, get out! Someone's coming outside."
Hearing someone coming, the girl didn't have time to think about it. She immediately stepped forward, grabbed Luo Shuiyao's hand, and walked out the door with her.
As he passed by Ye Yunzhou, he caught a glimpse of their clasped hands, and his brow furrowed into a knot. But the timing wasn't right, and he had no right to intervene. He silently averted his gaze, mentally deciding to find a way to keep this girl away from Luo Shuiyao.
As they reached the center of the courtyard, the gate was violently kicked open. Luo Shuiyao and Zhou Baozhu, as if on cue, quickly stepped aside, hand in hand, to avoid being caught in the rising dust. The first person to rush in was a tall, yet elegant man, dressed in casual clothes, his eyes shimmering with gloom.
When the smoke and dust cleared, the man saw Zhou Baozhu at a glance. His eyes softened instantly. He strode over and took Zhou Baozhu in his arms, looking her up and down. When he saw the scars on her face, his face was filled with heartache. He asked in a tearful voice, "Daddy's Baozhu, are you in pain?"
He was completely focused on Zhou Baozhu and completely ignored Luo Shuiyao. He even bumped into her as he approached her, knocking her to the side. If Ye Yunzhou hadn't been quick to catch her from behind, she would have fallen to the ground.