Chapter 108: The Visit of the Xianbei Envoy

"My god, that's brilliant!"

Even Shen Lingwei could not help but be won over by Chu Feng's crafty maneuver.

This move was simply too brilliant.

It directly excised Great Wei from the situation.

By shifting the blame onto the merchants and creating an alibi for Great Wei, he left the Xiongnu and Great Zhao with no reason to blame Great Wei at all.

If they truly wanted to blame someone.

They could just splash the dirty water onto them or Great Chu.

They could say they also had such things, and perhaps it was some trick they had cooked up themselves.

When the time came, Great Zhao and the Xiongnu would only be able to suffer in silence like a mute eating coptis, unable to voice their grievances.

They would only be able to bang their heads against the wall in anger, yet they would be unable to do anything to Great Wei at all.

It was truly a strategy to kill three birds with one stone.

"Beloved Minister Chu, you have truly solved a major problem for Us!"

Shen Lingwei was incredibly excited.

She even thought about keeping Chu Feng by her side, and could not help but continue to persuade him, "Are you truly unwilling to stay and be Our strategist?"

"Your Majesty, the imperial court is full of talent; what this subject has done is merely a petty trick, and this subject is truly not suited to remain here."

"Well... very well, We shall not force you!"

Seeing that Chu Feng was truly unwilling to stay, Shen Lingwei only felt it was a pity.

If such a talent remained by her side, he would surely be able to resolve many of her troubles.

If she let him go to the border, she feared she would lose his support in the future.

"Your Majesty, if there are no other important matters, this subject will take his leave."

"Mm, Beloved Minister, please return to rest. In three days, at the morning court, We shall personally promote you and your subordinates!"

"Many thanks, Your Majesty!"

Chu Feng bowed.

He then left the Imperial Study and returned to Xianliang Temple.

After Chu Feng had left, Guo Xueping submitted her advice: "Your Majesty, are you truly willing to let General Chu return to the border?"

"Heh, he is unwilling, so how could We force him?"

"Your Majesty, to tell you the truth, the daughter of the Duke of Chen is quite intimate with General Chu!"

"Oh? Is that so?"

"It is!"

Guo Xueping told Shen Lingwei the situation as she knew it.

After hearing this, Shen Lingwei nodded to herself, indicating she understood.

"Xueping, We are a bit tired, you may withdraw."

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Guo Xueping accepted the order and subsequently left the Imperial Study.

After Guo Xueping had left, Shen Lingwei quietly went to a corner.

She then moved a vase, and a hidden compartment was revealed.

Shen Lingwei stepped into the hidden compartment, and it immediately sealed shut again.

After walking for a distance, Shen Lingwei arrived at a secret chamber.

"Your Majesty, you have come!" An elderly man with white hair and a sturdy build bowed to Shen Lingwei.

"Imperial Uncle, there is no need for this!"

Shen Lingwei continued, "Imperial Uncle, what do you think of this person?"

"He has both courage and strategy, his strength is remarkable, and his potential is limitless. In my view, this person has the makings of a Great Emperor!"

"Imperial Uncle actually gives such an evaluation!"

Shen Lingwei was shocked.

She had not expected her uncle to value Chu Feng so highly.

He even indicated that Chu Feng had the aptitude to become an Emperor.

"Indeed, it is only a pity that this world of ours is sealed and lacks the conditions to produce an Emperor. What a shame!"

Shen Tang expressed a trace of helplessness.

His current strength was already at the Martial Saint Late Stage, and advancing any further was harder than ascending to heaven.

"Your Majesty, this person must be used by our Great Wei; otherwise, if other countries recruit him, it will surely be a great loss for our Great Wei."

"I understand this. I intend to promote him to Eastern Pacification General, grant him the Second Rank, and enfeoff him as a Marquis!"

"Mm, not bad, that is very good, but one thing is still missing!"

"Oh? What is missing?" Shen Lingwei asked.

"If he could become Your Majesty's husband, then our Great Wei would surely be able to conquer the Central Plains and gallop across the world!"

"Ah? Imperial Uncle, you... what are you saying!"

Shen Lingwei rarely showed a blush.

To have her take Chu Feng as her husband!

She had not even thought about getting married yet!

"Your Majesty, surely you know the current situation of our Great Wei better than anyone!"

Shen Lingwei instantly turned solemn.

Indeed!

Although Great Wei appears calm and peaceful on the surface, beneath the surface, undercurrents are surging.

There is no telling how many wolves, jackals, tigers, and leopards outside are coveting the fat piece of meat that is Great Wei.

"Your Majesty, to tell you the truth, the hidden ailment in this old subject's body has yet to heal even now; I fear I have less than three years left to live!"

"What, Imperial Uncle, you..."

Shen Lingwei was greatly shocked.

Shen Tang is the pillar of the imperial family; if something were to happen to him, wouldn't the imperial family be...

"Your Majesty, do not worry. As long as this old subject is alive for one more day, those petty scoundrels need not think of coveting our imperial family, but this old subject remains worried for Your Majesty!

Although Your Majesty already has a marriage contract with the Saint Son of Xuan Yun Mountain, in my view, that Saint Son is not a good match for Your Majesty, and Xuan Yun Mountain acts quite tyrannically.

Chu Feng is different; he comes from a military background in Great Wei, possesses remarkable strength and immense potential, and has no family background, making him the most suitable choice for a husband for Your Majesty.

Furthermore..."

Mentioning the word "furthermore," Shen Tang's emotions could not help but become agitated, "That old thing Lu Tianzong is also calculating very cleverly; there is no telling if that old fellow is also trying to push his granddaughter toward Chu Feng!"

If you are one step slower than her, then Chu Feng will become someone else's son-in-law!"

Shen Tang said this with his mouth while cursing in his heart.

You old scoundrel, you think you can snatch a grandson-in-law from me?

Dream on!

"Uh..."

Shen Lingwei did not know what to say for a moment.

Asking her to recruit Chu Feng as her husband—she could not bring herself to say it.

But what the Imperial Uncle said was indeed reasonable, and Chu Feng was indeed the most suitable first choice for her.

"Very well, Your Majesty, this old subject must continue his seclusion; I hope Your Majesty takes care!"

"Very well, Lingwei takes her leave!"

Shen Lingwei then left the secret chamber.

She could not help but begin to consider the suggestion her Imperial Uncle had proposed.

The scene shifts.

After leaving the Imperial Palace, Chu Feng headed toward his residence.

"Who exactly was that hidden aura from before?"

On the way, Chu Feng pondered the situation at that time.

That momentum was far too faint, yet extremely profound; it was clearly an existence that surpassed the Martial Venerable realm.

"Forget it, I won't think about it so much!"

Chu Feng cleared his mind and headed toward his residence.

Just as he arrived at Xianliang Temple, Hong Ji hurried over to greet him.

"General, you have returned!"

"Mm, I have returned!"

Chu Feng then asked, "That grandaunt of ours hasn't caused any trouble, has she?"

"Oh, there hasn't been any situation on Sect Leader Lu's side!"

"That is good!"

Chu Feng let out a sigh of relief.

As long as she does not stir up any trouble for him, it will be fine; this is the Capital, and if any problems arise, it would be difficult to handle.

After all, being at the foot of the Imperial City, it is better to keep a low profile.

"Actually, someone came to look for you, General!"

"Oh?"

Chu Feng abruptly stopped in his tracks.

He did not have any acquaintances in the Capital!

Who would be looking for him?

"Who is looking for me?"

"He said he is an envoy from the Xianbei, here specifically to pay a visit to the General!"