Chapter 626

Qin Zan Hong said, his Third Uncle should have arrived at Dingbian County by now, but Chen Wuji waited until the army marched out and still didn't see him.

Although this matter isn't completely trivial, it still can't be compared to the army's departure.

Chen Wuji couldn't possibly delay the war effort for one person.

He sent someone to leave a verbal message for Xie Jichuan, and Chen Wuji led the troops out of Dingbian Town.

Entering and leaving this military garrison felt like two completely different moods.

Upon entering, he could finally rest his feet.

But when stepping out, Chen Wuji inexplicably felt a surge of indomitable resolve, the mindset of wrapping his corpse in horsehide.

Probably, that's what a military garrison is like.

Leaving Dingbian brings you to Dingzhou; though only a few li away, the terrain of the two places differs greatly.

Dingzhou is full of rolling highland meadows; upon arriving, a hint of winter feeling suddenly arose.

Though not bitterly cold, compared to Hezhou's spring-like warmth, there is still a big difference.

The army marched hard for most of the day and set up camp on a barren slope with no specific name.

Chen Baojia, who set out earlier, had already approached Andi City, the largest city in Dingzhou.

As night fell, Qin Zan Hong, dressed in male attire, appeared silently.

Chen Wuji genuinely admired and even envied her uncanny ability to appear and disappear.

As a cavalry commander, Chen Wuji also practices martial arts in his spare time, striving to improve his strength daily.

Yet his skill in battle formation combat pales compared to Qin Zan Hong's handsome martial arts; he falls far short of that level of refinement.

"Do you think my Third Uncle will catch up?" Chen Wuji said, soaking his feet in hot water, lounging comfortably on a folding bed.

After riding for most of the day, he felt his bones were about to fall apart.

Liu Bei once lamented the regrowth of his thigh muscles; Chen Wuji now wants to feel the same.

He had only rested a few days, yet he was already finding it hard to adapt to this state.

That really shouldn't be the case.

Qin Zan Hong laughed while taking off her clothes, "Are your hands already itching unbearably?"

"Besides, he's my Third Uncle; why would I be itching? When he arrives on my turf, I'll surely entertain him with good food and drink—don't think badly of me; it's you who's eager to beat him up." Chen Wuji said.

Qin Zan Hong tossed her discarded clothes onto the soft couch, saying, "It's me—my Third Brother is such a jerk that he won't be honest or speak nicely unless he gets a beating."

"Sounds like he's not easy to get along with!" Chen Wuji muttered.

Wearing only a snow-white undergarment, Qin Zan Hong leaned and fell into Chen Wuji's arms, saying, "That guy is inherently difficult to deal with, a real hassle."

"I say, don't waste time on pleasantries or politeness with him; just beat him up first, then talk—only then might you hear a bit of his true thoughts."

"My Third Brother is extremely arrogant; though he has little ability, he looks down on everyone. Such a person, just because he's my Third Brother, I tolerate; if he were a stranger, I'd have buried him already."

Chen Wuji smiled, put his arms around Qin Zan Hong's slender waist, and said, "We still need to observe propriety; when he refuses to listen to reason, I'll then reason with him, so we won't lose the moral high ground."

"I can't lose face by abandoning reason in your family before I've even married you into my household!"

Qin Zan Hong wriggled her willowy waist and giggled, "What you said… is actually quite reasonable, hahaha."

"I've always been a reasonable person." Chen Wuji slapped Qin Zan Hong's perky yet soft buttock, "Be honest—I'm a bit tired today."

"Husband, that won't do—how can a proper man say no?" Qin Zan Hong nuzzled into him, biting his cheek, acting coy like a little kitten.

Chen Wuji let out a light sigh and laughed, "Though that's the case, today I really feel a bit off—perhaps I drank too much thanks to Hu Bu Gui yesterday. I can't admit my body is failing, but I can blame the wine a little."

Qin Zan Hong clung to Chen Wuji, writhing like an octopus, "But husband, I'm especially in the mood today; if you're not up to it, could you think of another way? Anyway, this fire needs to be quelled, or else I might be unhappy."

Chen Wuji sighed helplessly and laughed.

He was truly convinced of Qin Zan Hong's addiction.

Her passion for this now almost matches three meals a day.

"What else can I think of?" Chen Wuji asked deliberately.

Qin Zan Hong murmured, "I don't care; in any case, husband, you must come up with something."

"All right, all right, I'll think of something—I'll definitely put out this fire for you." Chen Wuji laughed, "Wait a moment; let me wipe my feet, then we'll discuss this in detail."

Qin Zan Hong slipped down with a smooth move, her eyes glowing with a soft allure, cooing, "Such a trivial task shouldn't have you doing it yourself, husband; let me attend to you."

Chen Wuji didn't refuse and happily enjoyed Qin Zan Hong's service.

Even if his condition isn't up to par today, he'd likely rise from his sickbed to fight to the end; he must regain this spirit.

Just then, Chen Li's voice came from outside the tent: "Family Head, a man named Lu Chuan, claiming to be the eldest son of Lu Ping'an, requests an audience."

"Lu Chuan?" Chen Wuji froze upon hearing the name.

It sounds vaguely familiar, like I've heard it somewhere before.

But I can't quite recall where.

Qin Zan Hong moved the wooden basin Chen Wuji had used to wash his feet aside and muttered, "Why would Lu Ping'an's son come seeking an audience at this hour? It's late; he should be sleeping, as should everyone else—annoying."

Chen Wuji chuckled, "No need to delay our important matters; let's see him and find out what he wants."

If I figure the timing, Lu Ping'an must have just arrived in Qingzhou, and his son rushed over. Old man just left, yet the son comes looking for me again—this guy… I suddenly recall that when I was dealing with iron pots alongside Lao Yang, it was this Lu Chuan who sent someone to find me, and our interaction back then wasn't pleasant.

Qin Zan Hong laughed, "He certainly wouldn't expect that in such a short time, circumstances have changed so drastically. Without a doubt, he's likely come to pledge allegiance to you, husband."

"Let's see him first," Chen Wuji said.

"I'll go to the rear," Qin Zan Hong said, picking up her clothes from the soft couch and heading behind the tent.

Only then did Chen Wuji inform Chen Li to bring Lu Chuan over.

Not long after, a sturdy, burly figure stepped in through the lifted tent flap.

"Lu Chuan pays his respects to the Commander."

Lu Chuan bears no resemblance to his father; he's dark and burly, standing there like a black gorilla.