Chapter 1487 - 1482: Something We Do Together
Xing City of the Da Ning Dynasty, Ye City of the Da Wei. These are both borderlands between the two dynasties.
Connected by countless mountains and treacherous regions, though if either side wishes to forcefully attack, it isn’t impossible to break through.
"Commander, if Fengzi returns to the Vanguard Camp, I wish to return to the Vanguard Camp and go on the expedition with him!" Xing Beichen spoke.
"No way! You’re doing well in the Central Army, and you don’t have as much experience as Fengzi. He was originally from the Vanguard Camp.
Five years ago, he entered the military camp, from an unknown soldier to becoming a Vanguard beside me. Now, although many in the camp don’t recognize him, his experience and ability are undeniable!"
Wen Nantian said.
He would never let Xing Beichen follow Lu Yuanfeng.
This journey to Ye City is dangerous; not even he can guarantee success!
Prime Minister explicitly stated that Xing Beichen must be protected, and even if no military exploits are made, Xing Beichen must return safely.
"General, I am capable too! And I’m acquainted with Fengzi, his experience is akin to my own! With the two of us there, you don’t need to dispatch thirty soldiers; having me and him is enough!" Xing Beichen insisted.
"No! Xing Beichen, don’t forget, you are still a member of my training camp. Your training needs to continue, and what you do must be kept confidential!"
Wen Nantian spoke loudly to intimidate Xing Beichen, fearing his reluctance, and added: "Xing Beichen, I am the Commander; you must obey my orders, or you will leave the camp immediately and return to the Capital to report back to the Prime Minister!"
Wen Nantian left Xing Beichen speechless.
Indeed, Wen Nantian is the General; his words are law.
"Uncle, regarding my decision, what do you think..." Wen Nantian comforted Xing Beichen before asking Cheng Dagang.
Cheng Dagang looked deeply at him, emotions streaming through his eyes.
Wen Nantian felt uneasy, explaining: "Uncle, truly, only Lu Yuanfeng can accomplish this task!
Rest assured, if he succeeds, he will have the right Vanguard position!"
When Lu Yuanfeng left the camp, he was a left Vanguard.
In ancient times, the right was considered superior; not just anyone can hold the position of right Vanguard.
Before Cheng Dagang made a decision, Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng entered from outside the tent.
In this brief time, Mu Shuangshuang had prepared a cold dish.
A bit of wild vegetables, a bit of bean sprouts, blanched, then mixed with garlic and chili oil; the color was excellent, and the taste was not bad.
"Oh, you added dishes in such a short time. Shuang, you really understand this old man!" Cheng Dagang smiled joyfully but didn’t mention what Wen Nantian had said earlier.
Though he didn’t bring it up, Wen Nantian did.
"Fengzi, you arrived just in time. I was talking with General Cheng about asking you to gather intelligence in Ye City these days!
Don’t worry, if you bring back some information this time, I won’t treat you unfairly; you’ll have the right Vanguard position!"
Lu Yuanfeng immediately clasped his hands before his chest, thanking Wen Nantian: "Thank you for your appreciation, General! Lu Yuanfeng only wishes to contribute to the court; regarding merits, Lu Yuanfeng doesn’t dare ask for them!"
Lu Yuanfeng’s attitude was neither arrogant nor servile, not a bit off-putting.
Wen Nantian looked at him with regret.
But there was no choice now, for such indifference!
If he had agreed earlier and married Ya’er, by now he’d be the highest-ranking person in the camp, aside from Wen Nantian.
It wouldn’t have come to this, with his uncle present, unable to force the marriage!
Mu Shuangshuang instinctively frowned; the more she listened, the more she felt that Wen Nantian was seeking personal revenge.
Yet she knew, even if this was a conspiracy, Lu Yuanfeng must participate, and she couldn’t speak to stop it!
The meal that was initially pleasant.
Once Wen Nantian arrived, the atmosphere changed entirely.
Though everyone kept speaking and laughing, no one seemed genuinely happy.
Feeling he disgusted many, Wen Nantian was in a good mood, eating with a large bowl.
As he took the first bite, he was surprised by Mu Shuangshuang, "Indeed your apprentice, Da Niu’s craftsmanship is quite similar to yours! However, the knife skill in each dish is less refined than yours!"
Mu Shuangshuang nodded with a smile.
She had long been worried about this, so when cooking for Wen Nantian, she either let the kitchen staff prepare the ingredients, wash, and cut them, or deliberately made them less attractive when she cut them herself.
So that no one would suspect her.
"It’s a pity you’re not my chef!" Wen Nantian muttered, eating his first full meal since "Lu Daniu" left!
After his fill, Wen Nantian left the tent.
As soon as he left, Xing Beichen’s face fell.
"Elder, I want to go with Fengzi. This journey is so unsafe; if I don’t follow, I will be uneasy!" Xing Beichen pleaded with Cheng Dagang.
"You can’t go!" Cheng Dagang said.
"He is the Commander; his words must be followed!"
"But..."
"No buts! You will stay at the camp, watching its every move. This time, Shuang and Fengzi will go!" Cheng Dagang said.
"No!"
"Alright!"
Lu Yuanfeng and Mu Shuangshuang spoke simultaneously, consenting naturally coming from Mu Shuangshuang.
The refusal was, without a doubt, from Lu Yuanfeng.
Knowing it’s dangerous, no matter what, Lu Yuanfeng won’t let Shuang go.
"Little Feng, I know you’re worried about Shuang’s safety! Honestly, having Shuang accompany you is better than having the Vanguard Camp people with you!"
The elite of the Vanguard Camp were moved to Wen Nantian’s training camp.
Once they went out, few truly wanted to return to the Vanguard Camp.
Even those who came back had lost interest in the Vanguard Camp.
Initially, Wen Nantian said he’d selected a group of excellent soldiers from various camps to form his training camp’s special unit, called personal guards.
But those gifted and strong soldiers removed from the camp had no backup, and at crucial moments, lacked a leader.
It’s unclear whether this was for better or worse.
"Fengzi, listen to Elder Cheng; just the two of us will go and scout, and along the way, we can pose as a couple!
You know, in the camp, surrounded by men, having me with you won’t raise suspicion!"
Mu Shuangshuang also tried to convince Lu Yuanfeng.
"We can choose someone else or find a man to disguise as a woman!" Lu Yuanfeng glanced at Mu Shuangshuang, "After all, Shuang’s disguise skills are excellent; even I almost didn’t recognize her before!"
"..."
Men dressing as women would be quite a sight!
"No, that’s too risky! Little Feng, if you’re worried, just protect Shuang well and ensure she’s unharmed!" Cheng Dagang instructed.
"Exactly, Shuang’s Martial Arts aren’t weak; she’ll certainly assist you!" Xing Beichen finally agreed.