Chapter 1434 - 1429: You Can’t Suppress Him Forever
"Fengzi, let me cook first, whatever you want to say, we can talk after eating!"
The afternoon hunting trip had drained a lot of energy.
At this moment, both Lu Yuanfeng and Mu Shuangshuang were starving.
Reluctantly, Lu Yuanfeng let go of the treasure in his arms, giving Mu Shuangshuang the chance to cook.
In the pot, a small half pot of water had already become boiling hot.
Just like Mu Shuangshuang’s heart at this moment, burning unbelievably.
Two dishes remained, one was braised rabbit meat, the other, naturally, was stir-fried bean sprouts.
The Northwest had many inconveniences, so having a handful of fresh soybean sprouts at each meal was no easy feat.
Once the three dishes were ready, Mu Shuangshuang began to cook the rice.
After one and a half sticks of incense time, the rice was done, and Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng set the table together.
The spread on the table was, without a doubt, very precious to both Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng.
However, more precious than the table of food was their friendship.
After the meal, Mu Shuangshuang changed the medicine on Lu Yuanfeng’s shoulder.
The medicine Zhang Huai Shu gave Mu Shuangshuang before her departure worked extremely well.
In just two short days, the redness and swelling on the wound had subsided, and the color of the wound was returning to normal.
It’s estimated that in a few days, the wound will scab over.
When the scab falls off, he will be completely healed.
...
At the same time, in the camp, it was mealtime.
The kitchen carefully prepared meals for Wen Nantian and Wen Xiaoya and delivered them to Wen Nantian’s residence.
This man, who had been on the battlefield for many years, found himself in a dilemma.
Faced with the table full of dishes, he found it hard to swallow.
Wen Xiaoya, newly arrived and unaware of the circumstances, couldn’t help but ask a few more questions upon seeing her father like this.
"Dad, why aren’t you eating?" Wen Xiaoya asked.
"These dishes, day after day, year after year, always taste the same, I’m tired of it! Eating them, they seem tasteless, might as well not eat!"
Facing his daughter, Wen Nantian had no intention of hiding anything.
"Then why not change the cook?"
The army commander’s food was naturally different from what those outside leaders and soldiers ate.
Wen Xiaoya herself had just arrived and didn’t feel much difference between the cooks here and those in the Capital.
"Changing the cook, and it still tastes the same! These rich dishes make me feel uneasy!"
Wen Nantian already had longstanding opinions about the kitchen.
Yet, constrained by his status, he had hesitated to speak up.
Now, it reached a point where he could no longer bear it.
"Dad, if you don’t like it, then change it! I don’t believe in this vast Xing City, there isn’t a cook who can satisfy you!"
Before Da Wei started making moves, Wen Nantian had been residing within Xing City.
Now, because he needed to keep an eye on Da Wei’s movements, Wen Nantian led his soldiers ten miles outside of Xing City, where they had temporarily camped.
Outside the city naturally couldn’t compare to within the city.
All conditions were somewhat lacking.
This is why Wen Xiaoya thought of going to Xing City to find a cook.
"Dad, leave this matter to Ya’er, tomorrow, I’ll personally go to the county to see where the cooks are good, and no matter the cost, get them for you!"
Wen Xiaoya said to Wen Nantian.
Wen Nantian felt a warmth in his heart, "Ya’er, my good daughter! I know you’re willing to do anything for your father, thank you!"
Wen Xiaoya quickly shook her head, "Dad, we’re family, no need for thanks! If there’s anyone who should be thankful, it should be Ya’er thanking you!
By the way, Dad, there’s something Ya’er doesn’t understand, I heard Lu Yuanfeng was originally in your camp. He’s always been training on the drill ground, with good martial skills.
But then you suddenly called him to the kitchen. Why waste such a good person’s time in the kitchen?"
Wen Xiaoya thought, within her capabilities, she’d help Lu Yuanfeng, at least get him back to the drill ground.
"Do you really think he’s good?" Wen Nantian did not directly answer Wen Xiaoya’s question, but made this remark.
Wen Xiaoya, unclear about the situation, nevertheless nodded.
"Indeed good, straightforward and honest! I’ve not interacted much with him, but I don’t think he should waste his life in the kitchen.
If you wish, I still hope you can recall him to the training grounds to drill with the other soldiers!"
Wen Xiaoya spoke frankly, without any intention to conceal her views.
Wen Nantian was extremely pleased.
He had no qualms about Yuan Feng’s character.
If he were to entrust his daughter to him, he’d be completely at ease.
If Lu Yuanfeng hadn’t refused his matchmaking back then, Lu Yuanfeng would already have gained prestige in the military camp.
"Ya’er, letting him return to the training ground isn’t impossible, but..."
"But what?" Wen Xiaoya was curious.
"But, he’s a bit stubborn and might not really listen to me! I’m afraid, when he gains prestige, he’ll break free from my control!"
Wen Nantian said.
"Dad, I think your view is incorrect. If he can earn his own prestige, that means he’s a talent worth grooming!
Given he’s a talent, it’s normal to have some flaws, as long as he’s willing to help you on the battlefield, defeating enemies, isn’t that enough?
You know, on the battlefield, it’s easy to find reckless warriors, but hard to find someone with leadership talent, and if he’s indeed suitable. You might suppress him temporarily, but not eternally!
If one day he becomes capable, wouldn’t you have another enemy? What I mean is, help him to the best of your ability, so he feels indebted to you.
Later on, regardless of what happens, he’ll still owe you a favor!"