Chapter 211 The Prince of Qin
Datong —
The handsome young man sitting on the tall horse exuded an air of untamed arrogance, leading the group at the very front with his arrogant eyebrows and eyes raised.
Upon reaching the walls of Datong, he raised his head and shouted loudly to the soldiers guarding the city gate: "The King of Qin's personal guards are here! Why haven't you opened the city gates yet?"
Today's patrol team consisted of Lao Han and Lin Changning. Lao Han was somewhat troubled by the arrival of the newcomers.
"How come it's this devilish star? Quick, quick, Brother Lin, have someone open the door first."
Lin Changning asked, somewhat puzzled, "Why are you so afraid, Lao Han?"
Old Han wiped the cold sweat from his forehead: "I'll explain in detail another day. I'll go down and greet him first."
After saying that, he poked his head out and hurriedly told someone to open the door.
Lin Changning was also curious, so he went down the city wall. Old Han had the city gate opened and went up to greet him with his hands clasped: "Your Highness, it is an honor to have you here. I am sorry for not welcoming you sooner."
The young man sitting on his tall horse waved his hand casually: "Alright, alright, what's with the formalities? Where's Qi Lao Er?"
Old Han respectfully replied, "The commander is currently at the military camp. Shall I take the young master there?"
"No need, I'll go by myself."
After saying that, the young man spurred his horse and galloped towards the city.
The 3,000-strong personal guard followed them into the city. Old Han waited on the side until everyone had gone in before leading Lin Changning back into the city.
Relieved, Old Han patted his chest and said, "Tsk, I don't know what the King of Qin was thinking? Why did he summon this demon star? Isn't this just making things difficult for our command?"
Lin Changning looked at Lao Han with a puzzled expression: "Is there anything special about this Prince Qin?"
Old Han sighed, looked around, and seeing that no one was around, he secretly explained to Lin Changning, "You don't know him. This Prince Qin's heir used to stay in the Prince's mansion for a while. He's a troublemaker, and he doesn't like our commander. He always argues with the commander about everything!"
Lin Changning was even more confused: "It doesn't have to be called a demon star."
Old Han scratched his head, looking helpless: "He's not exactly bad, but he likes to do wicked things when he's bored. During the time he was here, the Prince was really stressed out."
He'd beaten up many spoiled brats in Taiyuan, and that wasn't all. This devilish star even stirred up a hornet's nest and threw it into the school set up by the Prince's mansion, stinging our Prince's son and all the sons and nephews of high-ranking officials who came to study, leaving them covered in welts.
Lin Changning responded with an "oh," assuming he was just a spoiled brat, which wasn't a big deal.
I don't know why Lao Han is so nervous.
Looking at Lin Changning's disdainful expression, Old Han reminded him, "This Prince of Qin has been at odds with our commander since childhood. They compete in every aspect. When our commander leads troops, he leads troops too. When our commander practices martial arts diligently, he also practices martial arts diligently after returning to the Prince of Qin's fiefdom. Every time the two meet, they fight like fighting cocks. In the past few years, when my commander went to Daxing, the two didn't see each other much, so it was fine. Now that you are following the commander, you have to be careful."
Lin Changning shrugged, looking unconcerned: "They're not going to eat me alive. Alright, Lao Han, look how scared you are. Even if the sky falls, there's someone to hold it up."
As the two were talking, Zhiqi stopped his horse beside Lin Changning: "Xiao Liu, the young master has summoned you to ask about the progress of the city's reconstruction."
Lin Changning replied, "Okay, I'll go back now."
After saying goodbye to Lao Han, he led Mo Yun to his horse, mounted it, and galloped towards the military camp.
Halfway there, Zhiqi suddenly reminded him, "If the Prince of Qin's heir intends to make things difficult for you later, Xiao Liu, you should bear with it for now."
Lin Changning raised an eyebrow: "Is the Prince of Qin really that scary?"
Knowing that it was a complicated matter, he hesitated for a moment before saying, "It's not that it's scary, it's just very troublesome."
The more they said that, the more curious Lin Changning became about this person.
Upon returning to the camp, the two stood at the tent entrance waiting for someone to announce them. After the announcement was made, Lin Changning and Zhiqi went straight inside.
The Prince of Qin, dressed in a magnificent purple silk robe, sat idly on the chair below Qi Rong, his head tilted to one side.
Upon seeing the newcomer, they couldn't help but sized Lin Changning up and down.
Qi Rong looked up at Lin Changning: "Little Six, where's the reconstruction going?"
Lin Changning clasped his hands in a respectful manner and replied, "Reporting to the commander, most of the city wall has been repaired, except for the northern section, which is currently being repaired. The people are now settled in the eastern part of the city, and the captured grain can probably last for about four months. The supplies from the rear of Baoding City should arrive by the end of this month."
Qi Rong nodded in satisfaction. Seeing the way Prince Li Mingxiao, the heir apparent of the Prince of Qin, was looking at Lin Changning, a hint of impatience flashed between his brows. He still introduced him, "Xiao Liu, this is Prince Li Mingxiao, the heir apparent of the Prince of Qin. Come and greet the prince."
Lin Changning bowed respectfully to Li Mingxiao, saying, "Greetings, Your Highness."
Li Mingxiao did not get up. Ning Bian usually maintained a cupped-hands posture, quietly waiting for the superior's signal.
A hint of amusement flashed in Li Mingxiao's peach blossom eyes. After looking Lin Changning up and down, he turned to Qi Rong and said, "Hey, Qi Lao Er, you're really down on your luck these days, taking in just anyone. Could it be that you're like this?"
Qi Rong's face darkened instantly, and he said impatiently, "I don't need Your Highness to worry about who I want to use or who I can use. If you have nothing else to say, you may leave now."
Li Mingxiao was, after all, the legitimate son of a prince. Xiao Liu was a good person in every way, except that he could be impulsive at times. When Zhang Bo, who was sent by the court, was executed without hesitation, Qi Rong was also worried that Xiao Liu's impulsive nature would offend Li Mingxiao.
As Lin Changning was about to leave with his hands clasped in respect, he was suddenly stopped by the Prince of Qin: "Hey, where are you going? Did I say you could leave?"
Lin Changning: ...
Well, she must be after the commander. Since it's not appropriate to confront the commander directly, I've caught her instead.
Seeing that the visitor was hostile, Lin Changning simply stopped bowing and stood up straight, staring intently at Li Mingxiao with her sharp phoenix eyes.
"What advice does Your Highness have for me?"
Seeing Lin Changning suddenly become tough, a hint of excitement flashed in Li Mingxiao's eyes. He thought he was another spineless coward, but he never expected that he would be so resilient.
Hard bones are the best; he loves smashing those hard bones.
"I wouldn't call it a lecture. Recently, a fierce general has emerged under my command. Everyone says that Prince Qi has many talented people around him. Seeing the prince's subordinates today, I can't help but feel a little disappointed."
Lin Changning's voice was cold: "Has Your Highness ever heard the saying, 'You can't judge a book by its cover, and you can't measure the sea with a bucket'?"
Li Mingxiao raised an eyebrow; this young general was mocking him for being ignorant.
"I hope your bones are as hard as your mouth."
Li Mingxiao glanced at the person behind him. This person was a bodyguard specially assigned to him by his father. He was strong and skilled in martial arts, and could easily take on ten people at once.
"Shi Lin, go and spar with him. I want to see how this man can be so deceiving."
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