Chapter 204

Yizhou official road.

Lu Linfeng, his face cold, silently rode his horse back to the capital with the army.

Since his elder brother Lu Youning had an accident, Lu Linfeng went to the battlefield, and the Zhenguo Marquis's mansion needed someone to take charge.

The main general on this battlefield is Xu Hui, the former deputy general of the Marquis of Zhenguo. Lu Linfeng has been training under Xu Hui and has made many contributions. When he returns to the capital, he will be rewarded according to his merits. There is a high probability that he will also be able to become a young general.

“Linfeng, I told you before that woman was unruly and that you shouldn’t take her in.”

Look, Brother Youning has only been at home for less than a year and she's already clinging to him. She tried to seduce my older brother back then, she's shameless!

Fortunately, the Marquis of Anding's household had hired tutors to teach her since she was a child!

Chen Liehu kept rambling on beside him, and Lu Linfeng's expression grew increasingly worse.

Chen Liehu said this because Lu Linfeng had received a letter from home a few days ago, in which his elder brother Lu Youning and Rong Rong were engaged.

Rong Rong had little presence in Lu Linfeng's memory; he only knew that she had always been a law-abiding person.

But Chen Liehu's words made him think more, especially since the other party seemed to have a criminal record, having an ambiguous relationship with the heir of the Marquis of Anding's mansion, who was also his own brother.

Although the other party only developed feelings for her after learning that the two were not related by blood, they had been siblings for more than ten years. If they didn't have other intentions, how could they change their minds so quickly?

Like this time, perhaps the other party really couldn't bear to give up the wealth and status of the Marquis of Zhenguo's mansion? Was he taking advantage of his elder brother's vulnerability? Otherwise, how can you explain the other party's sudden engagement to his elder brother?

Lu Linfeng remained silent with a sullen face, but the pressure around him gradually decreased.

Chen Liehu seemed to think that wasn't enough, and reminded him again, "Be careful when you go back, or that woman will come after you again. Right now, you're more desirable than Brother Youning."

Lu Linfeng's face darkened completely, and he finally couldn't help but utter a ridiculous remark, though it was unclear who he was referring to.

Chen Liehu, who was standing next to him, wanted to continue, but was suddenly interrupted by Lu Linfeng's guard.

"Second Young Master, a letter has arrived from the manor; the Marquis has passed away."

"What?" Lu Linfeng pulled on the reins and stopped his horse, staring at the guard in horror.

The guard bowed his head and repeated what he had just said, then added, "Madam wants you to go back quickly!"

"Linfeng!" In the blink of an eye, General Xu's men rode over. "The general has heard about Lord Lu's matter and grants you permission to return to the capital ahead of schedule. Chen Liehu and Doctor Meng will also accompany you!"

"Thank you, General!" Lu Linfeng said solemnly, and then hurriedly headed towards the capital with Doctor Meng, his guards, and Chen Liehu.

Doctor Meng was a famous physician in Feng Dynasty. He had run to the frontier and was rescued by Lu Linfeng. That's why he was asked by Lu Linfeng to take a look at his elder brother Lu Youning's leg injury.

The group traveled day and night, covering dust and grime, and managed to shorten their journey of more than half a month to ten days.

Unfortunately, by the time they arrived at the Marquis's residence, the Marquis of Zhenguo had already been buried.

On the outskirts of the capital, a carriage hurried along, followed by dozens of armed guards on tall horses.

Suddenly, a group of people appeared in front of them, blocking the carriage's path.

"Linfeng, I told you this woman was no good. As soon as she heard that Brother Youning's leg couldn't be cured, she rushed to run away. She's such an ingrate!"

Not to mention that the Marquis of Zhenguo's mansion raised her for four years, and that Brother Youning was even engaged to her, how could she betray Brother Youning like this?

Chen Liehu was indignant, his eyes glaring fiercely at the carriage, as if he wanted to kill the people inside with his gaze through the curtain.

Rong Rong was inside the carriage. She didn't know who was speaking outside, but she was curious about the content of their words.

Lu Youning clearly said that the divine doctor could cure his leg, and even asked her to go to Lingyin Temple today to get a peace charm for him, saying that it would bless his treatment to go smoothly. Now what are people outside saying that Lu Youning's leg cannot be cured?

Rong Rong remembered that Lu Youning was all smiles and full of energy when he left.

Was Lu Youning lying to her? Could it be that the miracle doctor couldn't cure his leg at all?

Why did Lu Youning specifically ask her to go to Lingyin Temple?

Before Rong Rong could figure it out, sarcastic voices rang out from outside again.

"Why aren't you saying anything? Are you in a hurry to make an excuse? Miss Rong, you're not going to say again that you went to the outskirts of the capital just to take a casual look around, are you? What are you looking at this time? The scenery? Or the escape route?"

Chen Liehu sneered, recalling Chen Qinxue's claim that Rong Rong had gone to Baijia Village to kill her. They had specifically investigated and confirmed that Rong Rong had indeed gone to Baijia Village. What was Rong Rong's excuse back then? Was she just going to see Chen Qinxue?

If there's no other motive, why go to see Chen Qinxue? To see how miserable she is? Or to see if she's dead?

The thought that his once-beloved, obedient, and sensible younger sister was actually a selfish, ruthless woman, and that her kindness and innocence were all an act, sent chills down Chen Liehu's spine and filled him with extreme disgust.

Chen Liehu relentlessly mocked her, and Bitao, inside the carriage, finally couldn't hold back her anger, "You've wronged our young lady!"

"Bitao," Rong Rong called softly, "Ignore her."

Her soft, sweet voice was melodious and lively, like the tinkling of a mountain spring.

Chen Liehu was momentarily dazed, and even Lu Linfeng, whose face was originally gloomy, showed a brief moment of distraction.

But Chen Liehu quickly realized the meaning behind Rong Rong's words. He immediately became furious, feeling inexplicably like a clown.

Rong Rong was unaware that she had hurt the pride of a certain young master, and simply ordered in a low voice, "Send me back to the manor."

However, the coachman did not turn the horse around and return to the mansion as Rong Rong wished. Instead, he clasped his hands in a fist and said to Lu Linfeng, "Second Young Master, we are here on the orders of the Heir Apparent to escort Miss Rong out of the capital."

"Impossible!" Lu Linfeng's face immediately darkened.

"I dare not deceive you!" The driver bowed his head deeply.

Carri Rong suddenly realized that Lu Youning didn't want her to ask for a peace charm, but rather felt that he had no hope of being cured and wanted to send her far away.

No wonder so many guards were sent to her when she left, so that she could leave with peace of mind, even though she knew that the original owner had encountered difficulties while praying for blessings and had originally planned not to go up the mountain to pray for blessings.

She even took a different route, just in case she was unlucky enough to run into bandits.

"Return to the manor first. I will ask my elder brother about it myself later," Lu Linfeng ordered coldly.

The wedding date between his elder brother and Rong Rong had already been set, and the news had already spread. No matter how the engagement came about, he would not allow the bride to run away at the last minute. The Zhenguo Marquis's Mansion could not afford to lose face like that, and his elder brother could not be let down like that!

Lu Linfeng's face was somber, but neither the coachman nor the dozen or so guards behind the carriage moved, nor did they seem to intend to return to the manor.

Silence, an absolute silence, spread all around.

Lu Linfeng's eyes were filled with coldness as he stared at the coachman. His body temperature dropped even further, and anyone could feel his intense anger.

"What? Even Young Master Lu can't command you anymore?" Chen Liehu sneered. "If Young Master Lu can't command you, then what about the Marquis of Zhenguo?"

These words struck like a thunderbolt, causing the coachman and guards to tremble immediately. They looked up at Lu Linfeng in shock, only to see that he had not said anything, but was staring at them with a sharp gaze.

Everyone knows that the Marquis of Zhenguo was recently buried and it is impossible for him to give orders to them anymore.

Therefore, the Marquis Zhenguo mentioned by Chen Liehu is not the old Marquis, but the new Marquis, Lu Linfeng!

"Brother Youning is crippled in both legs. The Lady of the Marquis has already petitioned for Linfeng to be granted the title of Heir Apparent. Linfeng has made outstanding contributions in battle this time, and the Emperor will soon issue an edict to grant Linfeng the title of Marquis of Zhenguo."

"You lowly guards dare to disobey the Marquis's orders?"

Chen Liehu shouted sternly, and the coachman and several guards all looked solemn.

Just when Chen Liehu thought they would obediently return to their residence, they merely glanced at each other and then lowered their heads, remaining motionless.