Chapter 1486 - 1481: Still Unwilling to Let Him Go
The quantity was large, so the potter gave Mu Shuangshuang a discount.
Mu Shuangshuang’s costs dropped significantly.
She, along with a few children, worked in the storage room for nearly an entire afternoon. It wasn’t until close to noon when she left to find Cheng Dagang at the military camp.
Although Cheng Dagang lived in Xing City, after having breakfast in the morning, he would go to the military camp to help Wen Nantian train the three armies.
Occasionally, he would also discuss what he initially learned about Da Wei.
This time, he formulated a training plan for the entire army.
When everyone gathered for training, Cheng Dagang stood in the most crucial spot on the training ground and addressed everyone with a booming voice, "After discussing with your commander, General Wen, whoever participates in the war between Da Wei and the Da Ning Dynasty this time!
This time, anyone who makes contributions can be rewarded according to their achievements. Those who achieve great merits will have General Wen personally petition the Emperor for a general’s position!
From now on, civilians joining the army, as long as they kill many enemies and contribute greatly, can become generals!
So, when you go into battle to kill enemies, think more about how to kill them. The more you kill, the greater the merit and the higher the chance of becoming a general!
Do you know what being a general means? When one person attains enlightenment, even their chickens and dogs ascend to heaven! Think more about your family, think more about yourself, strive for merit and serve the court!"
Mu Shuangshuang’s words on that day indeed had a profound impact on Cheng Dagang.
He returned to the military camp and discussed it with Wen Nantian. Although Wen Nantian might be confused about other things, he was exceptionally clear-headed when it came to major matters.
He also thought this was a good way to motivate the soldiers. He even thought that if someone truly stood out this time, he would let his daughter marry him!
Wen Nantian no longer solely considered Lu Yuanfeng as his son-in-law, not for any particular reason, but because Cheng Dagang was present at that moment.
If he were to get involved, it might affect his relationship with Cheng Dagang, so it would be better to watch and see what happens afterward!
After Cheng Dagang finished speaking in the center of the training ground, the soldiers raised their weapons and shouted, "Strive for merit, serve the court!"
The unified cries of the three armies naturally sounded like a tumultuous earth-shattering noise.
Even Mu Shuangshuang, who just arrived outside the military camp, was shocked.
She felt endless momentum from the soldiers’ chants.
Just hearing words like serving the court made her blood boil.
Mu Shuangshuang hurriedly went into the kitchen to make lunch for Cheng Dagang.
By the time she finished the meal, the soldiers who trained all morning began to rest.
Upon entering the tent, Cheng Dagang brought Lu Yuanfeng and Xing Beichen, appearing before Mu Shuangshuang, dusty and tired.
The scent filled the tent, and just smelling the aroma made everyone feel extremely hungry.
"Smells so good! With this girl here, I don’t find life in the military camp dull!" Cheng Dagang laughed heartily and spoke to everyone in the tent.
"Shuangshuang, sit down and eat, don’t busily work anymore!" Lu Yuanfeng said.
Mu Shuangshuang didn’t hesitate, found herself a spot, and just as she sat down, the tent curtain was lifted.
"Uncle, you’ve started eating? I was thinking of calling you over to eat with me!" Wen Nantian glanced at the food on the table and immediately felt hungry.
His eyes kept scanning the dishes on the table, almost drooling.
"I’m fine here! Why go to your place? Besides, my chef here is even better than the Imperial Chef in the Capital."
Cheng Dagang boasted childishly about having someone as talented as Mu Shuangshuang.
Wen Nantian was exasperated but instinctively responded, "Speaking of chefs, I know one named Lu Daniu. Although he’s a bit ugly, his cooking is indeed outstanding! I think no one in Xing City can match him!"
At the mention of Lu Daniu, Mu Shuangshuang, Lu Yuanfeng, and Xing Beichen were all taken aback.
Quietly lamenting in their hearts.
Especially Mu Shuangshuang!
After all this time, Wen Nantian hadn’t forgotten about "me"!
"Lu Daniu? What kind of thing? Is his cooking good? Better than Shuangshuang’s?" Cheng Dagang didn’t believe it at all!
Wen Nantian replied, "Uncle, if you don’t believe me, you can ask Fengzi and Beichen!"
Privately, Wen Nantian still affectionately called Lu Yuanfeng and Xing Beichen by their names.
"You know too?" Cheng Dagang suspiciously glanced at Lu Yuanfeng and Xing Beichen.
"Yes! My distant relative learned some skills from Shuangshuang before. Our family also runs a restaurant!"
Lu Yuanfeng stiffened and told a lie.
Xing Beichen added, "Yes, that person is Fengzi’s distant relative, and also half a disciple of Shuangshuang!"
From Lu Yuanfeng saying Lu Daniu was Mu Shuangshuang’s disciple, Wen Nantian’s gaze at Mu Shuangshuang changed.
He even swallowed towards that pile of dishes.
"You’re Daniu’s master? Then your cooking..." Wen Nantian asked.
"My cooking tastes similar to Daniu’s! However, because I’m the master, I’m slightly better!"
Compared to the restrained attitudes of the two men, Mu Shuangshuang was much more natural.
Perhaps it’s because she’s said too many falsehoods!
"Uncle, how about I stay here and have a meal with you?"
Wen Nantian shamelessly asked Cheng Dagang.
Cheng Dagang instantly looked at him with full alert, "No way, we didn’t make a portion for you! If you eat, it means we’ll have less to eat?"
Listening to Cheng Dagang’s childish words, Mu Shuangshuang was completely convinced that Cheng Dagang was Wen Nantian’s real uncle.
Because it was so troublesome.
Wen Nantian looked at the pile of dishes longingly, but unfortunately, none were for him.
"Uncle, let’s play rock-paper-scissors. If you lose, you let me stay. But if I lose..."
"If you lose, you must leave immediately!"
Cheng Dagang said, and Wen Nantian immediately nodded.
It was a one-round, winner-takes-all, and when both of them made their moves, Cheng Dagang’s luck was bad and Wen Nantian stayed.
"I’ll go grab another set of utensils!" Mu Shuangshuang stood up and said.
Lu Yuanfeng also stood up, "I’ll help you!"
The two of them spoke to Cheng Dagang and Wen Nantian and left the tent.
Perhaps deliberately, Cheng Dagang said, "Feng and Shuangshuang share a good relationship, even for such a short distance, they need to go together!
What a pity, soon we’ll be at war. Otherwise, living peacefully like this is good for two young people!"
Wen Nantian’s expression was still somewhat unsightly.
Even though he tried hard to be relieved, it was still difficult!
Forget it, since he couldn’t be completely relieved, he would just act according to his own thoughts.
"Uncle, I still think Lu Yuanfeng can be transferred from the Central Army back to the Vanguard Camp! Right now, war is about to start, and Da Wei’s situation is unclear. I want to first send about thirty Vanguard Camp members to Ye City in Da Wei for reconnaissance!"