Chapter 535: First Volume, Chapter 535: Great Joy Across Heaven

First Volume, Chapter 535: Great Joy Across Heaven

The deathly silent Grand Hall erupted instantly in deafening exclamations.

"Heavens! Trapped in enemy territory, leading merely five hundred men, he slew nearly ten thousand of the enemy and escaped alive? Among all our Liang Kingdom's generals, who has ever displayed such astonishing valor?"

"It wasn't five hundred! Didn't you hear? The Tianji Camp Guards had already been fighting deep in enemy lands for a long time, and Young Master Qin was ambushed—his two hundred light cavalry must have suffered heavy losses. I estimate he had no more than three hundred men left at his side!"

"What's that? Have any of you ever been to Northern Di territory? When I was sent there as envoy, I heard locals say that the Wuren District was utterly desolate—even a merchant caravan with perfect preparations struggled to cross it. Yet Young Master Qin fled hastily from Qingyu Mountain and somehow crossed the entire Wuren District—it's nothing short of a miracle!"

"Wait—earlier military reports mentioned the Border Army was crushed, leaving only three thousand defenders. Yet Young Master Qin held firm against Chen Si's SixtyThousandArmy in their final assault—that's true divine martial prowess!"

Hearing the ceaseless exclamations in the Grand Hall, Qin Tianhu trembled slightly from overwhelming excitement.

Truly, the student surpasses the master!

No wonder he's of the Qin Family!

Beside him, Lin Taibao's face turned ashen, his eyes betraying faint traces of fear.

Earlier in the Imperial Court, Lin Taibao had been suppressed by Qin Feng, constantly thwarted; now that Qin Feng had gone to the Front Line, the terrifying aggression he displayed shattered Lin Taibao's entire perception of young upstarts.

To make an enemy of such a man would be a disaster for the Lin Clan!

Yet what none realized was that the most terrified person in the Grand Hall was not Lin Taibao—but the Liang Emperor.

Qin Feng's achievements were indeed rare in this world, worthy of Ming Liu Qing Shi. But to the Liang Emperor, Qin Feng's accomplishments were too great—so great they had left him unable to sleep or eat.

With Qin Feng's current prestige, a single call to arms would bring the entire military to rally behind him.

The Liang Emperor forced back his dread and forced a smile: "Young Master Qin's valor makes him the undisputed paragon of his generation. When he returns to Beijing, I shall host a grand banquet to honor him."

Even as the emperor and ministers feigned joy while secretly reeling, the news reached the Hou Gong.

The Chang Princess, who had been embroidering, dropped her embroidery frame and stared blankly at the Imperial Eunuch before her, her eyes filled with shock.

"It's ruined, ruined… now no one can hold Qin Feng back anymore!"

"This unparalleled achievement—no matter how much Immunity Gold Medal you hold, you cannot touch him without a crime of cosmic magnitude."

Overwhelmed by shock, the Chang Princess had spoken her true thoughts aloud.

Standing beside her, the Qiyang Commandery Princess frowned slightly.

She understood her mother's thoughts perfectly—but everything Qin Feng had shown filled her with quiet admiration. With such a man guarding Liang's borders, how could foreign powers dare invade?

This was clearly a good thing—why, then, had it become a nightmare in her mother's heart?

In this palace, is there truly no room for sentiment beyond Hedging Art?

The Qiyang Commandery Princess sighed inwardly, thinking of Xie Yun'er, who had pledged her hand to Qin Feng—and sincerely rejoiced for her dear sister.

Meanwhile, the Xie Residence was filled with celebration.

Several maids clustered around Xie Yun'er, chattering merrily.

"Miss, Young Master Qin said he'll return to Beijing to marry you—now you'll be famous across Heaven! All the ladies in Beijing are green with envy."

"Those mercenary fools once mocked you, saying marrying Young Master Qin was like jumping into a firepit. Now they're all sour-faced—how contemptible."

"Who can deny it? Only our Miss had the vision to know Young Master Qin would rise one day."

Listening to the maids' flattery, Xie Yun'er smiled but said nothing.

Yet inside, she was utterly happy.

Had she not lived through all this, even she could never have linked Qin Feng to that infamous Wanfu of old.

Perhaps this is what the poetry says.

A golden scale was never meant for the pond—once it meets wind and rain, it becomes a dragon.

Thinking of Qin Feng's return to Beijing and her impending marriage into the Qin Family, Xie Yun'er's cheeks flushed crimson, her breath quickening.

"I wonder when that fellow will come back…"

…

In Beixi County, Liang Kingdom North Border, lanterns hung everywhere, the streets alive with festivity.

The people poured into the streets, gathering in small groups, their faces radiant with pride and joy.

At the Yamen gate stood several women as beautiful as Celestial Immortals, gazing eagerly toward the City Gate.

"The Border Army sent word today that Feng'er is returning—oh, how long we've waited!" Liu Hongyan could not hide her excitement, constantly gazing toward the City Gate.

Since Qin Feng left the County City, Liu Hongyan's heart had never settled.

As long as Qin Feng remained unseen, her heart could not find peace.

Standing beside her, Li Xiaolan smiled gently and soothed: "Second Sister, the Bian Jun Zhong Zhen was badly damaged—Feng'er has been helping the Former General with repairs and recovery. That's why he's delayed."

"Since they said he's returning today, the Border Army must be stable now—you'll surely see him today."

Hearing this, Liu Hongyan's smile deepened. She turned to Xiao Xiangxiang and Shu Feng and teased: "You two girls, stop being so shy—when Feng'er returns, give him a proper scolding for such reckless, world-shaking deeds."

Xiao Xiangxiang and Shu Feng exchanged glances, their cheeks flushing.

Shen Qingci wholeheartedly agreed: "Second Sister is right—that brat truly needs a lesson. As Main General, he dared venture deep into enemy territory. Just surviving is a miracle."

Meanwhile, in the Back Courtyard of the Yamen.

Qin Cheng Clan, sipping tea, wore unmistakable pride—after all, a mother's honor rises with her son's glory, and Qin Feng's achievements made her, as his mother, unbearably proud.

Seeing Jing Qianying had not joined the three sisters outside but stood silently beside her, Qin Cheng Clan said calmly: "Elder Fourth, though your body is here, your heart is elsewhere. If you miss him, go out and meet him—I'm fine alone."

A faint blush crossed Jing Qianying's face; she feigned indifference: "What must be seen will be seen. There's no need to rush."

Qin Cheng Clan smiled faintly: "I know your heart. With the National War over, peace talks between the two kingdoms won't be far off."

"Once the Northern Di Envoy Group pays their respects, our Liang Kingdom will send its own envoy to Northern Di—and Feng'er will be needed for the mission. You should go with him."

At these words, Jing Qianying's eyes brightened instantly. She knelt and bowed her head to Qin Cheng Clan: "Thank you, Mother, for your blessing!"