Chapter 1498 - 1493: Courting Death!
As the leader of the army, in charge of the three military forces, Wen Nantian faced Xing Beichen’s questioning and naturally chose not to answer.
Not only did he not answer, but he also said to Lu Yuanfeng and Xing Beichen, "This is my camp, I am your commander, and if I want someone to go to the battlefield, they will go! If I don’t want someone to go, they won’t go!"
Wen Nantian’s attitude was undoubtedly arrogant.
However, this arrogant attitude could not enhance his image; it only made Lu Yuanfeng and Xing Beichen increasingly disappointed with this commander in their hearts!
As people say, there are always excellent horses, but few discerners!
Lu Yuanfeng and Xing Beichen were excellent horses, but Wen Nantian was not their discerner.
In fact, he might even be holding them back!
At this moment, Lu Yuanfeng and Xing Beichen both had the same idea, that once the battle was over, they would leave the camp and join other generals under Da Ning!
"Commander, these two youngsters still seem dissatisfied, so I suggest letting them rescue the young lady! This would be a good chance to see their capabilities!"
Zuo Cong had suffered a major setback in the morning and hadn’t found a way to recover, making this opportunity undoubtedly the best for him!
Vice General Liu couldn’t match them, and if these two went to Ye City, they would surely be going to their deaths!
Wen Nantian was thinking the same, he said, "Lu Yuanfeng, Xing Beichen, Ya’er is my only daughter. In my eyes, she is more important than anything!
This time, I command you as the leader to rescue Ya’er! If you can complete the task, the mistakes you’ve made this time will be written off!
But if you don’t rescue her, then you will..."
Wen Nantian was just about to say that Lu Yuanfeng and Xing Beichen were doomed.
At that moment, a soldier shouted outside the tent.
"Report to the commander, someone shot an arrow outside the tent, and there’s a letter attached to the arrowhead. Please take a look!"
"Bring it!"
Wen Nantian commanded.
The soldier came in, presented the letter to Wen Nantian, who impatiently opened it, and after seeing its contents, his face changed dramatically!
[General Wen, I am Ye Fantian of Da Wei. Your daughter is now at my City Lord Mansion, being well provided for, but she constantly speaks out of turn and insults my Imperial Family from time to time!
In view of this, I have a bold proposal: if General Wen cares about his daughter, then exchange the city defense map of Xing City for her!
Otherwise, just the act of insulting the Imperial Family is enough to make your daughter die in a foreign land!]
Ye Fantian’s letter was exceptionally arrogant and rude.
After reading the letter, Wen Nantian turned black with anger.
He tore the letter and shouted to the two deputy generals, "Continue sending people to Ye City! If you don’t save Ya’er, you’ll go and die with her!"
Wen Nantian roared.
The two deputy generals, Zuo Cong and Vice General Liu, saluted Wen Nantian, "We’ll head out immediately!"
Once the tent was empty, only Lu Yuanfeng, Xing Beichen, and Wen Nantian remained.
Wen Nantian said, "You two go find Ya’er too! If anything happens to Ya’er, then for the rest of your lives, don’t even think about making a mark in the camp!
And you, Lu Yuanfeng, don’t think I can’t hold you accountable! Aren’t you fond of that woman? Since you would give up Ya’er for her, if anything happens to Ya’er, I will take action against her, leaving you regretting it for life!"
"Commander, one should take responsibility for their own actions; this matter has nothing to do with Shuangshuang, you shouldn’t drag her into this!" Lu Yuanfeng said.
"General, matters among men shouldn’t involve women and children. What you’re doing chills my heart and Fengzi’s!" Xing Beichen echoed.
But Wen Nantian didn’t listen to their explanation.
He called soldiers from outside the tent and chased Lu Yuanfeng and Xing Beichen out of the camp overnight.
Late at night, in the cold and the freeze, the two shivered from the cold as soon as they left the camp.
Xing Beichen suggested they go to Xing City since, at this hour, the city gates hadn’t been closed!
Lu Yuanfeng listened to him and didn’t object.
After spending a full one and a half hours, they finally arrived at Xing City.
By the time they reached Mu Shuangshuang’s residence, it was approximately midnight!
The two didn’t dare to call, so they climbed over the wall to get in.
Lu Yuanfeng went to knock on Mu Shuangshuang’s door, while Xing Beichen went to Cheng Dagang’s room.
As soon as Lu Yuanfeng knocked once, Mu Shuangshuang, who was barely asleep, woke up.
"Fengzi?" She called out Lu Yuanfeng’s name right away.
Lu Yuanfeng froze outside the door and forgot to respond.
Only until Mu Shuangshuang came to open the door did he, feeling the warmth inside the house, come back to his senses.
Lu Yuanfeng stared steadily at Mu Shuangshuang, full of confusion in his gaze, "How did you know it was me?"
Mu Shuangshuang smiled, "Heartfelt intuition! Fengzi’s presence is unlike anyone else’s! When you’re here, the air is sweet!"
Hearing this, warmth filled Lu Yuanfeng’s heart.
"Come in and sit down, I’ll heat some water for you, at least soak your feet!" Mu Shuangshuang said.
"No, let me do it!" Lu Yuanfeng stopped Mu Shuangshuang from busying herself for him.
"Oh, it’s okay, I’m not tired!" Mu Shuangshuang said.
"Still no! You’ve rested, I’ve already disturbed you, and now letting you heat water, how can I be your man, not even knowing to care for my wife?"
Lu Yuanfeng said seriously, making Mu Shuangshuang’s face blush instantly!
"Who’s your wife? We aren’t even married yet!" Mu Shuangshuang replied.
Lu Yuanfeng became anxious, directly reaching out to hug Mu Shuangshuang.
He foolishly said, "Shuangshuang, even though we aren’t married yet, we are already engaged. You can’t reject me!"
Mu Shuangshuang, hearing this, knew this foolish boy was overthinking!
She also deliberately maintained a stern face, "Accepting you is simple, sit obediently in the room and wait for me to fetch water!"
"I..."
"One more word, and you’re rejected!" Mu Shuangshuang instructed.
Lu Yuanfeng quickly covered his mouth with his hand, eyes eagerly watching Mu Shuangshuang.
He was like a little puppy, a super warm-hearted little puppy!
"Alright, I’ll visit the kitchen, wait for me for a moment!"
Mu Shuangshuang went alone to the kitchen, tossed in some dry hay, threw a few twigs into the stove, washed the pot clean, and put in the water.
In a short while, a pot of warm water was boiling.
Since she intended for foot soaking, Mu Shuangshuang didn’t think of mixing any cold water.
She carried the bucket to her room where Lu Yuanfeng was sitting anxiously on the bench, waiting for Shuangshuang.
Upon her return, Lu Yuanfeng immediately felt his restless heart calm down.
He leapt up, helping Mu Shuangshuang to take the wooden bucket.
The wooden bucket was filled with warm water, steam rising from the surface.
Just looking at it made one feel warm!
Mu Shuangshuang took out a basin for Lu Yuanfeng to soak his feet, saying, "Hurry and remove your socks, soak your feet!"
"I..." Lu Yuanfeng’s face was as red as red could be.
He had never soaked his feet in front of Shuangshuang.
"What are you shy about, it’s just feet, not another part!" Mu Shuangshuang said.