Chapter 7: Buying a Coachman to Marry a Daughter

Gu Changsheng was momentarily distracted when the two had already approached.

Squinting with a pair of Red Phoenix Eyes and propping up her chin with one hand, Gu Changsheng watched, full of interest, the two kneeling before her. Although kneeling, their backs were still ramrod straight; the girl who had spoken couldn't be more than seventeen or eighteen, and there was a deliberately suppressed heroic air between her brows that felt oddly familiar to Gu Changsheng.

"You said you know how to guide and control horses?" Tapping a finger on the table, Gu Changsheng asked with waning interest.

"Yes." A concise word, a formulaic response.

That familiar feeling... Gu Changsheng raised her eyebrows quizzically. Why, indeed?

"Ah tut, you're causing trouble again! Go back and stay put." Old Lady Xu hurriedly stepped forward and pulled the two away, cautiously glancing at Gu Changsheng, "My lady, please forgive me. This worthless creature is a troublemaker; picked up three or four times and always returned in a couple of days. My lady, don't say that I, Old Lady Xu, am cheating you. I dare not sell you someone who's hard to discipline."

"Oh?" Gu Changsheng raised an eyebrow again, thinking that ancient folks even had returns for sales? What a fair trading era... But they had to continue their journey after a bit of rest, and returning goods seemed to be a challenge.

"My lady, Han Qiu is willing to serve with loyalty. I only ask that you purchase me and my brother," said the person kneeling, lifting her head with a steadfast gaze fixed on Gu Changsheng.

"Loyalty, huh... How much per pound?" As soon as Gu Changsheng spoke, she wanted to slap herself. What the hell, did you have to blurt that out?

The ancients were as stupid as they were honorable. As honorable as they were loyal.

The person on the ground evidently hadn't expected such a retort from Gu Changsheng, frowning and showing a flicker of anger in her eyes, obviously feeling humiliated.

Everyone around was also stunned...

"Cough cough..." After a couple of fake coughs to cover up her faux pas, "That, what I meant was not what you think. Please don't mind, don't mind. I believe in loyalty, but..."

"I believe in strength more!" The moment the words left her mouth, Gu Changsheng leaped to her feet and moved towards Han Qiu, still on her knees.

Old Lady Xu screamed in fright and, along with everyone else, retreated in fear, her face full of disbelief. What was happening? Wasn't she here to buy servants? How come before finishing a few words, they were already fighting?

Han Qiu reacted quickly. In a flash, she used one hand to push herself to the side, dodging the rush of palm wind from Gu Changsheng and pushing her brother out of the way.

Gu Changsheng didn't stop attacking. With a Horizontal Chop aimed directly at Han Qiu's left shoulder, Han Qiu, in a hurry, lifted her left arm to block, and with her right hand clawing toward Gu Changsheng's side...

They fought fiercely, and in the blink of an eye, the surrounding onlookers were dazzled and could barely make out what happened.

When they came to their senses again, Gu Changsheng's hand was already clutching Han Qiu's neck.

"Sister... let go of my sister..." The young boy, who had been pushed aside, rushed over, pulling at Gu Changsheng's dress hem, slapping it continuously.

"Han Mo, stand back." Han Qiu sternly commanded, gazing fearlessly at Gu Changsheng, "My lady, your Kung Fu is excellent. I am not as good as you."

Gu Changsheng shrugged her shoulders, giving her a matter-of-fact look. Who was she anyway? Gu Changsheng, no less. Was her elite special forces training from her previous life all for nothing? Was her top-notch skill just a fluke? She never stooped to that level; she only believed in absolute strength!

"Have you been in the military?"

"Yes, I've grown up following my father in the military."

Gu Changsheng smiled knowingly, withdrawing her hand still on Han Qiu's neck. She knew it! That familiar feeling - only someone with a military background could possess such solemnity and discipline, such aura and habits.

"Nanny Xu, I'll buy these two," Gu Changsheng gestured, calling Nanny Xu who was hiding to the side.

"My lady, maybe you should consider it a bit more? These two are indeed tough to train..." Nanny Xu hesitated, crumpling her face with conflict.

"Purchasing us may bring trouble to my lady," Han Qiu, holding her brother's hand, stared straight at Gu Changsheng.

"Oh? Big trouble or small trouble?" Gu Changsheng, who had sat back down, sipped her tea casually.

"For my lady, perhaps not a big deal," Han Qiu replied quickly.

"Is that so? Do I look like someone who fears trouble?" Setting down the teacup, she smirked wickedly, "I always welcome trouble."

Without trouble, how would she have the opportunity to plunder? She was a good person by nature and never liked to trouble others.