Chapter 1496 - 1491: Lesson for the Mad Dog—Why Do It Yourself?
Mu Shuangshuang, listening to Chunhua, felt no gratitude towards Shen Feng.
In her opinion, Shen Feng’s words were rather disrespectful to her.
She was an independent person; liking someone was her freedom. She wouldn’t let her judgment be influenced by anyone or anything!
"Chunhua, go back and tell your master, I don’t want this thing!
No matter if it’s next time or the time after, as long as he has impure intentions, we cannot be friends!"
Mu Shuangshuang didn’t take the sachet.
She wouldn’t take it!
She was naturally aware of Shen Feng’s thoughts.
The Da Wei Dynasty’s military was strong, even if she obtained the city defense map, it wouldn’t be much help!
So she wouldn’t take the city defense map; she believed that with so many brave warriors in the Da Ning Dynasty, even without this small map, what needed to be defended would be defended!
"Miss, you..." Chunhua’s face was full of astonishment.
She hadn’t expected there to be someone who could refuse the Second Prince!
"Chunhua, you little girl, next time your master sets up a performance, I’ll definitely see through it!"
Mu Shuangshuang laughed out loud, summarizing the silly things she’d done over the past few days.
After saying the last sentence to Chunhua, Mu Shuangshuang swaggered out of the City Lord Mansion.
Outside, Lu Yuanfeng and Xing Beichen, dressed as ordinary people, had long been waiting for Mu Shuangshuang among the crowd.
When she came out, the two didn’t rush to approach and greet her.
Instead, they found a secluded spot and exchanged information together.
"The plan to steal the city defense map was exposed; I didn’t manage to get it!"
Mu Shuangshuang spread her hands, looking helpless.
Lu Yuanfeng hastily shook his head, "Getting the item was never important! Those destined to win will naturally win; those fated to lose, even with the map, can’t change fate—all depends on strength!"
Lu Yuanfeng consoled Mu Shuangshuang.
Xing Beichen chimed in, "Fengzi is right! Us coming to this battlefield, we’ve already prepared for the possibility of dying in battle!
Honestly, I’m also not a fan of stealing the city defense map; if we’re going to fight, let’s fight openly and fairly, even if we lose, we’ll have pride!"
Xing Beichen said.
It’s youthful ignorance—not knowing what their loss means for the populace!
Mu Shuangshuang hesitated internally but ultimately didn’t voice these thoughts.
She believed that once they’ve been on the battlefield, they’d understand!
"What do we do now?" Xing Beichen asked.
"Let’s go back, since we can’t get any useful intel anyway!" Mu Shuangshuang said.
"True!" Xing Beichen nodded, then suddenly remembered something, "That bothersome virago is still in this city, should we..."
"She’s protected by elite troops; she doesn’t need us for protection!" Lu Yuanfeng said.
"How do you know?" Xing Beichen asked.
"I saw the Deputy General by the commander’s side, with quite a few people following her!" Lu Yuanfeng said.
"Do you mean Vice General Liu or Vice General Zuo?"
Wen Nantian’s deputies included two, with a slew of other-ranked officers.
"Vice General Liu!"
Vice General Liu was seasoned, skilled, Xing Beichen thought for a moment, nodding in agreement with Lu Yuanfeng, "Then we’re indeed not needed!"
The three quickly left Ye City.
Even though this trip lasted five days, it wasn’t without any gain!
At least Mu Shuangshuang learned, Shen Feng was the Second Prince of the Da Wei.
But she could only share this with Lu Yuanfeng, not even Xing Beichen.
One misstep, and she’d be branded a traitor.
The trio returned to the camp, planning to report, but before entering, they were stopped by Wen Nantian’s other deputy, Vice General Zuo.
"Why have you three returned? What about the Second Miss?"
"She’s not with us, she’s with Vice General Liu!" Lu Yuanfeng answered truthfully.
"Then don’t go in! The General ordered that unless the Second Miss returns!
Otherwise, with the rank you three hold, don’t think of stepping into this camp again!"
Vice General Zuo said.
"What’s with your attitude?" Xing Beichen was the first to lose it.
"This is my attitude, Xing Beichen, don’t think that because your father is Xing Ningtian, you can do whatever you want in this camp!
Look clearly, this camp isn’t your Xing Family’s domain anymore; Xing City’s commander is Wen Nantian, unrelated to your father!
Now, those defending Da Ning Dynasty’s borders aren’t your father, who’s already in the grave!"
Vice General Zuo flaunted his power in front of Xing Beichen, completely ignoring him, even insulting Xing Ningtian!
Xing Beichen’s eyes turned red!
His father died on the battlefield, the War God of Ning Dynasty!
No matter how pathetic he, the son, was, his father shouldn’t be slandered!
Killing intent flashed in Xing Beichen’s eyes, as it did in Lu Yuanfeng’s.
Lu Yuanfeng had admired Xing Ningtian from a young age, striving his entire life to match him!
Being insulted by Vice General Zuo like this was something no man could endure!
The two men were on the verge of drawing swords, ready to kill Vice General Zuo.
Just then, Mu Shuangshuang slowly pulled a Ning Token from her pocket.
"Vice General Zuo, this was bestowed to War God Xing Ningtian by the Emperor; upon seeing this token, don’t you kneel?"
Left stunned at first, Vice General Zuo was reluctant to kneel.
Then Mu Shuangshuang glared at him, "Zuo Cong, how dare you? Even ignoring the Emperor, are you suicidal?"
Only then did Vice General Zuo unwillingly kneel down.
"Subordinate pays respects to the Emperor, long live His Majesty!" Zuo Cong exclaimed.
Having said that, he became silent, "Anything else?"
"Don’t push your luck!" Zuo Cong said harshly.
"I’m pushing my luck? I think you’re the traitor! Vice General Zuo, you’re finished; do you know the Da Ning Law? Disrespect the Emperor or the War God and face execution of nine generations!"
Mu Shuangshuang’s face hardened, making her seem formidable.
Weak-legged, Zuo Cong then said: "Subordinate pays respects to General Xing... General..."
Words of longevity were naturally unsaid by Zuo Cong, for the person was deceased!
"Vice General Zuo, you’ve made a grave mistake today—disrespecting the Emperor, disrespecting General Xing—as the token’s holder, I’ll punish you now! Slap yourself until I’m satisfied, or I’ll call for the Emperor to execute your nine generations!"
Mu Shuangshuang urged Vice General Zuo.
Vice General Zuo harbored deep hatred towards Mu Shuangshuang.
But with the token in sight, what could he do?
Rebel?
To rebel meant indeed facing nine generations executed!
Vice General Zuo picked up his hand, giving himself a slap on the face.
Lu Yuanfeng and Xing Beichen were stunned.
They hadn’t expected the usually arrogant Vice General Zuo to slap himself.
"Slap slap!" Came several more consecutive slaps.