ebookland Chapter 250 Yun Lu accidentally reveals his secrets
Chapter 250 Yun Lu accidentally reveals his secrets
Upon hearing that a female guard would be formed for her, Ma Yunlu was overcome with excitement. Now, under the leadership of their elder brother, Ma Chao, all of her siblings yearned to charge into battle and achieve great military success. While her cousin, Ma Dai, lacked the same commanding presence and imposing presence as their elder brother, he nonetheless lived up to the Ma family's illustrious reputation. Despite being recently wounded, his expression when he spoke of this was more like a display of pride. Her brothers, Ma Xiu and Ma Tie, had also been sent by their father to the military for training, but as a woman herself, despite her desire to fight, she had always struggled to do so. Today, upon hearing that a female guard would be formed for her, Ma Yunlu excitedly ran to her sister, Lu Wan, eagerly inviting her to join her.
When she arrived at Sister Lu Wan's garden, she was surprised to find her sister Lu Wan and another beautiful sister, both secretly weeping. This made Ma Yunlu extremely anxious. Having grown up over the years, Ma Yunlu had learned many things and knew full well that Lu Wan was her brother's ideal lover. Like an angry little tiger, she rushed to Lu Wan and said, "Sister Lu Wan, who bullied you? Tell Yunlu now, and I'll go get him right away! Don't cry, and this beautiful sister, you're so beautiful, why are you crying?" Cai Wenji had suffered many setbacks in her life over the past two years, and felt like she had gone through many hardships. She exuded a sickly beauty, like a delicate, sickly little flower, making people want to protect her.
Ma Yunlu looked at Cai Wenji, her eyes filled with sincerity and concern. She took Cai Wenji's hand and said softly, "Don't cry, sister. Although this is the first time we've met, I knew from the first glance that you must be a kind-hearted person. No matter what happens to you, I, Ma Yunlu, will never let anyone bully you again."
Cai Wenji raised her tearful eyes and looked at Ma Yunlu's heroic face. A warm feeling welled up in her heart. She choked up and said, "Thank you very much, sister. It's just that I am a wanderer and don't know where to go."
Ma Yunlu patted his chest and assured: "Sister, please don't say that. If you don't mind, then come with me and Sister Lu Wan. We sisters will support each other and will definitely make a name for ourselves."
Lu Wan also echoed, "Sister Wenji, Sister Yunlu is right, we will be together from now on."
Cai Wenji nodded with emotion and said, "It is a blessing for me to be treated like this by my two sisters."
Cai Wenji continued with some sadness, "Alas, I am just a person of my status. I appreciate your kindness. But I am also an unlucky person. Now I am alone. I only hope to find a peaceful place, live a quiet life, raise Wei Guan, and not let down Wei Ji's dying wishes. I really don't dare to think of anything else."
Lu Wan, unaware of the emotional entanglement between Cai Wenji and Ma Chao, said worriedly, "Sister, you're still so young, how could you have such thoughts? You can settle down here for the time being. With your erudition and talent, let Brother Chao choose a good husband for you to remarry. And Wei Guan, don't worry. Brother Chao is a man of love and loyalty, so why would he not care?"
At this moment, Ma Yunlu spoke frankly, "Sister, why are you still looking for a husband? Why not marry my eldest brother? Look at Sister Lu Wan! My eldest brother is incredibly caring towards her, taking every matter into consideration and never letting her suffer the slightest injustice. When traveling, my eldest brother always stays by her side, fearing the slightest mishap for her. On weekdays, whenever Sister Lu Wan has a headache or a fever, my eldest brother is extremely anxious and personally seeks medical advice. And then there's Sister Dong Bai. My eldest brother also cherishes her immensely. Whatever Sister Dong Bai desires, he will do whatever it takes to get her. My eldest brother is handsome and a master of martial arts. How many men in this world can surpass him? And my eldest brother is definitely not the type to be irresponsible towards women. He values loyalty, responsibility, and courage. If you and my eldest brother could marry, it would be a match made in heaven, and you will surely live a life of bliss."
Lu Wan looked at the two of them in astonishment, and it seemed as if she suddenly realized something. If it weren't for Ma Chao's portrait protecting her when the city was broken, how could Cai Wenji be sent to Xiliang by the Huns? And for a woman to have another man's portrait hanging in her room every day after marriage, the hidden story is self-evident.
Cai Wenji's face flushed instantly, as if her secrets had been exposed. She said, "Sister, please don't say such nonsense. How can I, with my current status, be worthy of Brother Ma?" But Cai Wenji's mind drifted away. She recalled the time they had spent together in Luoyang. Ma Chao had been so gentle and refined, his every gesture a true gentleman. Yet, during the duels, he had been so agile, his movements fluid, his heroic spirit captivating. When she first heard the tragic news of her father's passing, she had been devastated and overwhelmed. It was Brother Ma who personally oversaw his father's funeral, delivering the coffin and properly handling his affairs. Later, when he visited her in Hedong and brought her his father's belongings, he defended her with every ounce of his might. Facing the domineering attitude of the Wei family, his domineering words and demeanor made him look like a god of war, awe-inspiring. These scenes were deeply imprinted in her mind, and Cai Wenji couldn't help feeling dazed.
Lu Wan felt a little bitter in her heart, but she quickly adjusted her mentality, chuckled and said, "Sister Wen Ji, when it comes to love, there is no such thing as being worthy or not. If you and Brother Chao are really interested in each other, it must be a match made in heaven. In this way, it is just right that we sisters can accompany each other and spend time together day and night. Isn't it a good thing?" Ma Yunlu nodded in agreement hurriedly, "That's right, Sister Lu Wan is right. Sister Wen Ji, don't refuse anymore. If my eldest brother knew your feelings, he would be very happy." Cai Wenji bit her lip, and finally lowered her head and stopped talking. But her slightly trembling shoulders seemed to be trying her best to suppress the waves in her heart.
After a long silence, Cai Wenji slowly said: "Let everything take its course. I am also very upset now." Cai Wenji's lack of denial was precisely a hint of her inner expectation and hope for a better life. Although she did not explicitly agree, the light hidden in her eyes revealed her deepest desire.
At this time, there was a sound of footsteps in the distance. Everyone looked up and saw Ma Chao walking towards them with heroic and imposing manner. Ma Chao came to the front of the crowd, his eyes slowly swept across their faces, and finally stopped at Cai Wenji, with a trace of imperceptible tenderness and concern in his eyes. Ma Chao smiled and said, "Oh, you are all here. Yunlu, I knew you were bothering your sisters again. I was just looking for you. Now that so many women have been invited in by my father to the gate of the mansion, and my father asked you to form an internal guard, you ran here and bothered your sisters?" Ma Yunlu pouted and snorted, "No, I came here thinking of looking for Sister Lu Wan to go with me because I heard the news. I didn't expect to meet Sister Wenji, such a beautiful fairy-like figure here. Brother, you are so lucky. So many women in this mansion are here for you, Jin Ma Chao!" Ma Chao rubbed Ma Yunlu lovingly. Ma Chao stroked Yunlu's hair and said with a smile, "You are so naughty. You are talking nonsense. You know what kind of person your elder brother is. It's always your father who has taken care of everything. Now that things have come to this, I have no choice but to form an inner guard for you. Otherwise, it will be difficult to tell the people in this tribe." Ma Chao invited Lu Wan and Cai Wenji again and said, "Sisters Wan'er and Wenji, why don't you come together? It's a good opportunity to pick a few people and let Yunlu practice first. When the time comes, you can also pick a few people to be your female guards. This will save me from worrying about your safety when I'm away on the expedition." Ma Yunlu also actively extended an invitation. Lu Wan was obviously tempted and called Cai Wenji to go together. Cai Wenji, however, had her thoughts just been exposed, and now seeing Ma Chao again, her eyes dodged, and she lowered her head and said, "Brother Chao, let Sister Wan'er accompany Yunlu. I won't go. I just arrived in Wuwei City to talk with Wan'er, and I have Wei Guan following me around, and I've been worried for so long. I want to take him downstairs to wash up and rest." Ma Chao, the cheerful Ma Chao, looked at Cai Wenji. He knew that she still felt a sense of strangeness and alienation, but Ma Chao thought that there was still a long way to go, so he smiled and said, "Okay, Sister Wenji, you've been tired from the journey, and mother has personally arranged the courtyard for you. You should go back and rest. I'll visit you soon. And don't worry too much about that kid Wei Guan. Since he's come to my Ma family, I will treat him like my own son or nephew. I'll arrange for him to go to school when the time comes, so don't worry too much. But you, look at your frail state now, it's heartbreaking to see you."
After hearing what Ma Chao said, Cai Wenji's face turned even redder, like the gorgeous sunset in the sky. She bowed slightly and said softly: "Thank you for your concern, Brother Ma. Wenji will take her leave first." After that, she took light steps and hurried away with Wei Guan. Her posture was like a weak willow swaying in the wind, but also revealed a bit of stubbornness.
Ma Chao looked at her departing back for a long time, thinking to himself that he must protect her and prevent her from suffering.