“Well, Brother Liu is filial to his parents at home, values loyalty and righteousness outside, treats his subordinates like brothers, and cares for his men. He would be a loving and doting husband. However, due to the incessant warfare every year, the people suffer, and lives are ruined. He joined the military at thirteen, repeatedly distinguished himself in battle, and is quite an admirable general,” Liu Buqun explained.
“Are there countless matchmakers and girls who fancy him?” Xu Caitong suddenly felt a tinge of jealousy.
“Brother Liu loves only Caitong, but alas, Caitong does not love him,” Liu Buqun said with a heavy tone. Xu Caitong quickly turned to face him, staring at Liu Buqun. Liu Buqun avoided her gaze, looking at the gently flowing river. “Is Liu Buqun really so unworthy in Miss Xu’s eyes, to the extent of disdain?” Liu Buqun asked softly, hoping in his heart that she would wish him to be Liu Buqun, and always feeling that he should be. But if he truly was Liu Buqun, could he forgive her, not blame her? How should she explain herself? Whether she was Xu Caihong or Xu Caitong, who would believe her?
“Can you take me to see Liu Buqun?” Xu Caitong asked tentatively.
“Why does Miss need to see Brother Liu again? Since there’s no connection, there’s no need to meet,” Liu Buqun gave a bitter smile, thinking that since they were going to cancel the engagement, why add more trouble?
“That might not be the case. Perhaps upon seeing General Liu, I might reconsider not calling off the engagement,” Xu Caitong thought, still not admitting that he was Liu Buqun.
“Is that so?”
“Don’t you wish to bring them together?” Xu Caitong asked, amused in her heart.
“No, no, I have no such intention,” Liu Buqun hurriedly denied, looking at Xu Caitong, puzzled by her intent.
“General Liu knows about Caitong, but Caitong does not know him. As his good brother, you certainly wouldn’t hinder his happiness. Taking me to see General Liu isn’t wrong at all. Don’t you agree?” Xu Caitong said, her eyes fixed on Liu Buqun without blinking.
