Chapter 114: Returning to the Frontier, Ambushed on the Way

After leaving.

Chu Feng went straight to the Duke of Chen's estate.

When he arrived, he did not expect to run into an acquaintance here.

"General!"

"Lu Peng?"

Chu Feng exclaimed in surprise, "Why are you here?"

"I beg the General to forgive me; this is my home, and the Duke of Chen is my grandfather!"

A large cluster of black lines appeared above Chu Feng's head, and it was a good while before he gave a wry smile.

"Heh, you kept me in the dark for so long!"

He had long guessed that Lu Shuwan's background was extraordinary.

It was just that he hadn't expected her origins to be this grand; the current Duke was actually her grandfather.

"With a background like this, why not stay in the Capital to serve, instead of running off to the frontier to suffer?"

"General, this is my choice!"

Lu Shuwan said with a firm gaze, "Perhaps in the eyes of others, the children of high officials and noble families are all playboys living in luxury and wallowing in dissipation, but I do not like that kind of life!"

"Heh, you have ambition!"

Chu Feng praised her.

Truly, a town of ten generations must have loyalty and faith.

"General, please, my grandfather has been waiting for a long time."

"After you!"

The two of them stepped into the estate together.

Looking at Chu Feng again, Lu Shuwan felt an indescribable emotion in her heart.

She already knew the news that Chu Feng had been enfeoffed as a Marquis, and even she had followed along to receive the title of a Count.

Although it could not be compared to the titles of her grandfather and father.

She liked this title very much, because it was something she had earned by her own ability.

However, she was also clear.

Her title was essentially a free gift.

Because Chu Feng had been the one doing all the heavy lifting the entire time.

It was completely a case of them just needing to lie back, while Chu Feng carried the whole show alone.

"Grandfather, General Chu has arrived!"

"Oh? Is that so!" Lu Tianzong stood up abruptly.

Chu Feng hurriedly saluted Lu Tianzong: "Subordinate Chu Feng pays respects to the Duke!"

"Oh, why so formal!"

Lu Tianzong stepped forward, grabbed Chu Feng's hand, and pulled him straight toward the dining table.

It made Lu Shuwan, who was to the side, feel a bit jealous.

For a moment.

She thought that Chu Feng was actually her grandfather's own grandson.

"Don't be a stranger here; treat it just like your own home!"

"Many thanks, Duke!"

"Why call me Duke! You are my grandson's superior, and you have taken great care of her on ordinary days; if you don't mind, just call this old man Grandfather!"

"In that case, I shall not be overly modest—Grandfather!"

"Hahahahaha!"

"That's right!"

Lu Tianzong proudly brought out his prized Life-Day wine, "Little Feng, don't leave tonight; stay and drink to your heart's content with Grandfather. For your sake, I've even brought out my best hidden stash of Life-Day."

"No problem, after I return, I will immediately send another batch of Life-Day for Grandfather!"

"Hahaha, you're the one who truly understands Grandfather's heart!"

The two chatted happily.

Leaving Lu Shuwan, who was accompanying them, out in the cold.

At this moment, Lu Shuwan only felt cold, feeling as if they were the real grandfather and grandson, while she was just an outsider.

After three rounds of wine and five courses of food.

The conversation between the two gradually began to turn serious.

"Little Feng, what are your thoughts on our Great Wei?"

What!

Trying to test me?

Chu Feng thought to himself.

After a moment of contemplation, he spoke slowly.

"Since the Empress ascended the throne, our Great Wei has rapidly pacified the various problems left behind by the rebellion of the princes."

"His Majesty the Emperor is even more diligent in governance, and industries across the land have rapidly recovered, showing a state of vigorous vitality."

"Furthermore, thanks to the fact that His Majesty is in the prime of youth, the future holds great promise!"

Lu Tianzong listened quietly to what Chu Feng said, then spoke.

"The situation you described is indeed the case; His Majesty is indeed diligent in governance, and the energy expended even surpasses that of the late Emperor!"

Lu Tianzong was the first to support Chu Feng's view, then immediately changed the subject, "Even so, the current situation of Wei is still precarious!"

Chu Feng is now the Champion Marquis, so he is qualified to know about some situations.

What's more, he is currently a target that various forces are scrambling to win over.

"What do you mean by that?" Chu Feng asked.

Lu Tianzong picked up his wine cup and drained the wine in one gulp.

"Since the fall of Yushan Fortress, it is still under the control of the Xiongnu, and the Demon Race's influence at Pingjing Fortress is also constantly expanding.

Great Zhao, Great Chu, the Xianbei, and some other sect forces are all eyeing Wei, just waiting for large-scale chaos to break out in Wei so they can loot a burning house.

At the same time, the Crown Prince has defected to the evil cult force Wushuang Association, attempting to seize back imperial power, and the Fifth Prince's corpse has mysteriously disappeared; this matter left me and the King of Reliance without the slightest awareness."

What the hell? This is strange!

To be able to evade the perception of a Martial Saint, what kind of cultivation is this?

"Could it be that there is Dao Sect involvement in the shadows?"

"That possibility cannot be ruled out!"

Lu Tianzong continued, "The Fifth Prince was usually the most low-key; if one didn't pay attention, one would think he was a prince without ambition or pursuits, content with the status quo."

"But later he killed the Fourth Prince with his own hands and seized his forces, only then revealing his fangs."

Heh!

If we are talking about the most low-key, it would have to be the current Emperor, right!

A woman sitting on the mountain watching the tigers fight.

Watching her own brothers slaughter each other, then taking the opportunity to reap the fruits of victory.

A proper 'number six' move.

Oh!

Right, her ranking seems to be number six.

"I have said so much just hoping that the Champion Marquis can help the Emperor and the country resolve their worries!"

Lu Tianzong turned to look at Chu Feng and said solemnly, "You are the most outstanding junior I have ever seen, and your future is limitless. With you here to keep Great Wei safe and secure, I, this old man, entrust this to the Champion Marquis!"

After speaking, he did not forget to bow to Chu Feng.

"Duke, you are too kind!"

Chu Feng hurriedly returned the bow, "Chu Feng eats the monarch's salary; serving the Emperor and the country is my duty. Please rest assured, as long as Chu Feng has a breath left, I will never allow petty people to disrupt our Great Wei!"

Whoever pays me, I work for!

Besides, the beautiful boss takes such good care of me, she is so good-looking, and she is even prepared to offer herself to me.

No more talk, whoever bullies her in the future, I will deal with them.

Maybe in the future she will be the mother of my child!

"With that, this old man can rest easy!"

Lu Tianzong then added, "But this old man has a presumptuous request!"

"Please speak, Duke!"

Lu Tianzong looked at Lu Shuwan: "I entrust this child to you in the future. She is the only seedling in my household, and I hope you will look after her more in the future."

"Rest assured, as long as I am here, no one can hurt her."

"Mm!"

Lu Tianzong nodded, "If you have any needs in the future, feel free to write to me. This old man still has some face at court."

"Many thanks, Duke!"

"Heh, look at you being polite with me again, aren't you?"

"Oh, thank you, Grandfather!"

"Hahahaha, that's right!"

Heh heh!

This is great.

I have gained the support of another Duke, and his son is the Great General guarding Pingjing Fortress.

From now on, when I want to do something, there won't be anyone to hold me back.

Today's meal was very satisfying.

In the evening, Lu Tianzong even wanted to invite him to stay the night.

Chu Feng indicated that there were others he needed to look after and dared not stay too long.

Lu Tianzong did not force him, and he and Lu Shuwan personally saw Chu Feng off.

After Chu Feng left.

Lu Shuwan stood quietly at the door watching him leave.

Even after his back had disappeared, she did not move a single step.

"Sigh, granddaughter! Grandfather can only help you this much. Whether you can tie this boy's heart down depends on your own fortune."

A few days later.

Chu Feng led his troops and prepared to return to Anwu Prefecture.

Lu Tianzong, Guo Xueping, and others came to see him off!

"Champion Marquis, take care!"

"Everyone, take care!"

Chu Feng mounted his warhorse and prepared to leave the city.

"Champion Marquis, please wait a moment!"

Just at this moment, someone suddenly called out to Chu Feng.

Chu Feng turned his head back and discovered that it was actually Mu Ningxi, the daughter of the Minister of Revenue.

"Miss Mu, what other advice do you have?"

"Th-that..."

Mu Ningxi did not know how to open her mouth.

She held the title of the Capital's number one talented woman, and this was the first time she had taken the initiative to lower her head and ask a peer for guidance.

Therefore, she felt a bit unable to save face.

"Miss Mu, I am in a hurry to return to the border, so if there is nothing else, I will take my leave!"

"Hey, you..."

While riding his horse, Chu Feng said without looking back: "I left the answer you wanted at Xianliang Temple; Miss Mu can go find it yourself!"

"Xianliang Temple!"

Mu Ningxi murmured.

She turned her head and headed straight for Xianliang Temple.

After leaving the Capital.

Chu Feng put on the armor that Shen Lingwei had bestowed upon him.

Lu Bingyu leaned over with some curiosity: "Your armor is quite good-looking, where did it come from?"

"Hehe, it was bestowed by the Emperor!"

"I couldn't tell, your Emperor is actually quite generous!"

Lu Bingyu did indeed have a sharp eye, seeing at a glance that this suit of armor was by no means an ordinary item.

"Right, just now you said you left an answer for that Mu Ningxi, what is it?"

"Hehe, nothing, just a..."

Before he could finish his sentence.

A sharp killing intent suddenly surged straight toward him.