Chapter 1489 - 1484: Visiting Ye City
"Uncle, no matter what, I won’t let Ya’er take the risk! I will deploy fifty elite soldiers to enter Ye City to rescue Ya’er.
As for Lu Yuanfeng... if he is willing to separate from that woman and marry my daughter, I’ll naturally save him!
If he’s not willing, even if he has the talent of a military commander, I can only apologize!"
Wen Nantian’s blunt words almost made Cheng Dagang spit blood in anger.
"Bastard, you bastard, you’ve clearly lost your mind! To even say such heartless words!
Once Lu Yuanfeng returns, I’ll certainly have him leave your military camp and seek refuge in Luolin Mountain. The entire Da Ning Dynasty isn’t just dependent on a border general like you!"
Cheng Dagang cursed at Wen Nantian.
Wen Nantian got angry upon hearing this, "Uncle, you are my real uncle, not that kid’s family!
And you claim that girl is your goddaughter, who would believe that reason besides you? If you insist on having that kid go to Luolin Mountain, I guarantee that as long as it’s within my connections, Wen Nantian, he won’t get a single advantage!"
Cheng Dagang and Wen Nantian parted on bad terms, almost to the point of breaking their relationship.
That night, Wen Nantian withdrew fifty elite soldiers from his training camp, ordering them to sneak into Ye City overnight to find his daughter, Wen Xiaoya.
At the same time, Mu Shuangshuang and the other two, along with Wen Xiaoya following behind, had already settled in Ye City.
Compared to Da Ning Dynasty’s Xing City, Ye City was not as bustling, but the atmosphere was much better than Xing City.
Moreover, the Da Wei people seemed not to fear the cold.
At this time of year, the cold wind rages at night, but even then, people still roamed the streets of Ye City.
Mu Shuangshuang, Lu Yuanfeng, and Xing Beichen had a pot of hot wine served by the innkeeper and sat in the corner of the inn listening to the Da Wei people gossip.
"Have you heard? The Second Prince, who had been missing for years, is back! They say this time he’ll help the Emperor attack Da Ning, perhaps this time, our Da Wei will truly expand its territory!"
"Second Prince? Where did you hear that? What I heard was that the Eldest Prince himself will lead the campaign, swearing to capture Da Ning’s border city, Xing City!"
The inn became filled with two contrasting opinions.
And immediately, people in the inn divided into two sides.
Loud arguments ensued late at night, and it nearly escalated into a brawl.
At this moment, the innkeeper approached Mu Shuangshuang’s table.
"Three guests, you aren’t locals, it’s better if you head upstairs, it’s about to get rough here!"
Xing Beichen looked confused, about to ask why, but Mu Shuangshuang stopped him.
She spoke first, "Don’t worry, the three of us aren’t pushovers. If trouble comes our way, we’ll handle it. But you, little brother, should rest early, no need to injure yourself over a little money!"
The innkeeper chuckled at Mu Shuangshuang’s words and truly left.
Once he was gone, Xing Beichen pulled Mu Shuangshuang aside and whispered, "Shuangshuang, what’s going on, why didn’t you let me ask before?"
"The people of Da Wei love to fight, many issues are solved this way!
They’re a bit barbaric, but on the battlefield, they are the best main force!
Moreover, their court allows private fights; as long as the challenge is accepted, even if someone dies, the government won’t pursue it!"
Mu Shuangshuang lowered her voice, explaining to Lu Yuanfeng and Xing Beichen in a tone only they could hear.
"How... how do you know?" Xing Beichen asked.
"I’ve read some books and asked a few merchants who stayed in Da Wei!"
The business Mu Shuangshuang did in Xing City those few days wasn’t in vain.
She chatted with her customers daily, and besides introducing her products, she also gathered quite a bit of information about Da Wei.
"I see!" Xing Beichen looked suddenly enlightened.
"No wonder the elders want you with us; if it was just Fengzi and me, we certainly wouldn’t know this!"
While they spoke, the table in the middle had already erupted into a fight.
Tables and stools were thrown about.
Fearing being caught up in it, Mu Shuangshuang stood up and said to the two, "Let’s take a stroll outside and settle the bill later!"
Lu Yuanfeng and Xing Beichen followed Mu Shuangshuang, and the three directly left the inn heading towards a busier area.
Where there were crowds, there wasn’t much else.
Just people fighting, ending up with bruised faces.
The surrounding bystanders watched the commotion, while more cultured activities like lantern riddles had no interest.
Mu Shuangshuang thought the Da Wei Dynasty’s robust folk customs had its reasons, perhaps the court did not want to civilize these people yet.
At least, not before they defeated the enemies of other countries!
"Shuangshuang, let’s go! There’s nothing to see here!" Xing Beichen commented.
"No, let’s watch a bit more!" Mu Shuangshuang replied.
Mu Shuangshuang was somewhat curious; she would wander here and there to see what was happening.
When encountering a ring fight, in a good mood, she’d even throw a few copper coins.
Throughout, Lu Yuanfeng acted like a bodyguard, closely protecting her.
Xing Beichen couldn’t bear it anymore and bid farewell to the other two!
Just as he was about to return to the inn, he unexpectedly bumped into Wen Xiaoya who had followed them.
Wen Xiaoya wore a red outfit with light makeup, appearing much more pleasant than before.
However, she was overly flamboyant!
"Why are you here?" Xing Beichen’s face fell.
"Wherever you are, that’s where I’ll be! I’ll tell you, this is not something only you can accomplish!"
Wen Xiaoya spoke quite straightforwardly.
"You’re crazy, we’re not here to have fun!" Xing Beichen lowered his voice.
"I’m not here for fun either; in Ye City, you don’t know anyone, but I do have some connections here!" Wen Xiaoya claimed.
"You? Who are you joking with, you claim to know people!" Xing Beichen naturally didn’t believe her, thinking Wen Xiaoya was boasting.
"Believe it or not! Once I’ve completed my task, I’ll take Lu Yuanfeng away, he deserves a better place, you don’t deserve to be his friends!"
Wen Xiaoya stated.
"Nonsense, you’re crazy! Fengzi belongs to Shuangshuang, you’re trying to break them up?"
Xing Beichen was full of anger.
"It’s not really breaking them up, but I can help Lu Yuanfeng! If he marries that village woman, he’ll remain a nobody all his life!
If he’s willing to follow me, my father’s armies will certainly be handed over to him to command in the future, such a good deal, do you think he’d really choose that countryside bumpkin?"
Wen Xiaoya scoffed, her face full of disdain for Mu Shuangshuang.
"You’re an embarrassment to the young gentry of the Capital, if you return to the Capital, don’t say you know me!" Xing Beichen said.
"Don’t worry, I won’t claim to know you! Knowing Lu Yuanfeng is enough for me!"