Chapter 1488 - 1483: Major Plan
Lu Yuanfeng ultimately couldn’t resist the triple persuasion from Cheng Dagang, Xing Beichen, and Mu Shuangshuang.
He relented!
But he also stated his only condition, "This time, if Shuangshuang and I come back safely... Senior, you must take Shuangshuang away from Xing City and don’t delay here any longer!"
In Lu Yuanfeng’s heart, the safety of Mu Shuangshuang was paramount.
He came to this military camp for Shuangshuang, and if because of him, even a single strand of Shuangshuang’s hair were harmed, he would never forgive himself!
"Alright, this old man promises you!" Cheng Dagang replied.
Lu Yuanfeng then breathed a sigh of relief.
"Well, I’ll go out to train first! Call me if there’s anything, Senior!"
After saying this, Lu Yuanfeng was the first to leave the tent.
After he left, Xing Beichen remained in the tent, "Senior, can’t I go along with Shuangshuang and Fengzi on this task?"
"You asking me?" Cheng Dagang suddenly winked at Xing Beichen.
Even the dullest person would now understand what’s going on.
He trembled as he asked, "Senior, are you suggesting..."
"Take it at face value and figure it out yourself!" Cheng Dagang was full of pride.
Xing Beichen laughed!
According to Cheng Dagang’s words, he was allowed to go along!
"So, Senior, I..."
"What are you waiting here for? Just do what Fengzi is doing. Go where Fengzi goes!"
Cheng Dagang dismissed Xing Beichen with a look of disdain.
Xing Beichen left the tent with a cheerful smile.
After he left, Mu Shuangshuang finally spoke, "Senior, why do I smell conspiracy?" Mu Shuangshuang asked.
"What conspiracy, open or secret! Little girl, what’s going on in that head of yours?" Cheng Dagang stubbornly denied.
He did not send Lu Yuanfeng to Ye City to spy on military intelligence.
It was rather to let them experience the tension and take a look at Ye City’s situation, to gradually familiarize themselves with the Da Wei people!
Wen Nantian’s intention was clear to Cheng Dagang, and he would find time to warn him.
"No, there’s definitely a conspiracy!" Mu Shuangshuang was blunt.
Having known Cheng Dagang for quite a while, she understood from their first encounter that this old man was not to be underestimated.
Given the significance of recent events, his attitude was even more suspicious!
"You’re overthinking! Stop dwelling on this. I’ll give you three days to prepare, after which the three of you will go to Ye City and gather intelligence before returning!
The time I’m giving you isn’t much, no more than five days!"
Cheng Dagang laid it out clearly, leaving Mu Shuangshuang a bit bewildered.
Fortunately, Mu Shuangshuang had a strong ability to adapt.
After tidying up Cheng Dagang’s tent, she rode back to Xing City by herself.
Upon her return, she called on Wang Guilan and personally demonstrated how to stir-fry fermented bean paste for her.
Mu Shuangshuang didn’t hide anything from Wang Guilan.
Once everything was prepared, she told Wang Guilan, "Aunt Gui Lan, I mentioned when I first hired you that I couldn’t stay in Xing City forever. This is not my base!
Now, I have pressing matters that require me to leave for a few days, so I’ll be counting on you for the coming days!
This afternoon, while I stir-fry the fermented bean paste myself, I’ll share the method with you. The time is short, but remember every word I say!"
"Alright, I’m all in, I’ll definitely remember everything you say."
Fermented bean paste isn’t easy to make. Whether it’s selecting dried chilies, assessing the softness of the fermented beans, or gauging the temperature of the oil, all require precision.
Mu Shuangshuang allowed Wang Guixiang time to absorb each piece of information after explaining.
All afternoon, she made fermented bean paste while teaching Wang Guixiang.
Before they realized it, they had made enough to fill a large vat.
The two youngsters furiously scooped the paste with spoons and packed it.
Everyone was breathless with exhaustion.
Mu Shuangshuang took the initiative to say to them, "Starting tomorrow, stop making buns to sell. Just sell this paste directly.
Sell the fermented bean paste for eight coins and the beef paste for ten coins, and hand all the earnings over to your mother, understand?"
"Yes! We understand!" Cheng Ying and Cheng Le nodded in unison.
The aroma of fermented bean paste permeated the kitchen, keeping the four busily engaged.
It wasn’t until it was nearly dark that the four packed the paste into pottery jars, marking the end of their task.
The afternoon’s workload was sizable; Cheng Ying and Cheng Le were exhausted, panting heavily.
Though Wang Guilan didn’t say much, it was evident she was physically exhausted.
Mu Shuangshuang simply gave them a day off.
As for herself, she was now in charge of dinner preparations.
...
Three days passed in the blink of an eye. Today was the day Lu Yuanfeng, Mu Shuangshuang, and Xing Beichen set out for Ye City.
Lu Yuanfeng and Mu Shuangshuang led the way, with Xing Beichen following behind. As for providing cover, that was Cheng Dagang’s responsibility.
Little did they know, right after Xing Beichen departed, Wen Xiaoya followed in pursuit toward Ye City.
By the time Wen Nantian received the news, his precious daughter had already entered Ye City’s territory!
Wen Nantian connected all the dots, sowing the seeds of suspicion toward Cheng Dagang.
For the first time, Wen Nantian treated Cheng Dagang with disrespect, storming into his tent to demand, "Uncle, was it your handiwork that led Ya’er to Ye City? Did you tell her something?"
Not hiding anything, Wen Nantian continued, "You already know, so why bother asking me!"
"Uncle, have you gone mad? Ya’er is your biological granddaughter, calling you Granduncle. We, the Wen Family, have only this one daughter!"
Wen Nantian was filled with rage.
The girl he protected like a treasure had been tricked into a perilous place.
"Nan, you realize the Wen Family only has this one daughter!
But what about the Old Lu Family? Lu Yuanfeng, that boy, is currently nothing, yet you dare plot against him. If he gains a position, will you scheme to kill him?
Nan, when you joined the military camp, I advised you that the most important trait for a commander is a magnanimous heart!
You’re regressing, ignoring the good timber before you, insisting others meet your standards, or they’ll rot into useless wood!
Your attitude resembles those officers who bullied us for being rural folk. Don’t forget our roots; whether it’s the Wen Family or my Cheng Family, we started as nobodies.
You’ve become a General; are you intending to strip others of the chance to become a General?"
Cheng Dagang saw clearer than anyone when it came to certain things.
If it wasn’t for Wen Nantian’s obvious intent to dispose of Lu Yuanfeng, he wouldn’t have intervened.
"I’ve laid down my harsh words; the rest is up to you to decide!"