After Galil completes today's patrol mission, he will need to lead the team to the parade ground for handover. Otherwise, he would be very willing to invite Roning to his home.

There are frequent caravans coming and going in Wushan City, so there are many inns near the city entrance, providing safe and comfortable accommodation for travelers and caravans.

The owners of these inns were of all kinds. Some were the wealthier freemen in the city, some had aristocratic backgrounds, and there were also some "chain" hotels opened by large chambers of commerce in various cities.

Luo Ning found a hotel that looked better and stayed there.

This was warmly welcomed by the innkeeper, who not only waived all accommodation fees, but also prepared good wine and food, and even asked if he wanted services such as singing girls and dancers.

It is a great honor for such a big shot as the grandson of Lord Rulans and the Viscount of Wubei to stay in their hotel.

The boss can use this as a sign to promote the hotel, increase its reputation and attract more people to stay.

However, Luo Ning did not take advantage of these small advantages. He paid the money he was supposed to pay and refused the services he was supposed to refuse. He just wanted to have a good night's sleep and did not want to cause any trouble.

No words were spoken that night.

The next morning, he ate a quick breakfast and then took the hotel's carriage back to Wushan Fort.

Compared to the last time I came here, Wushanbao is not as lively this time.

Ronin’s birthday was not a particularly important day for those nobles, and they would not come all the way here to congratulate him like they did to Lulans.

Following the procedure for receiving foreign guests, the guards led Roning to the reception room and sent someone to notify the current person in charge of the castle - Diane.

Luo Ning could go directly to the back garden to see Lu Lans first and probably no one would stop him, but now that he has moved out of Wushan Fort, he should just follow the host's wishes when he comes here.

Soon, the sound of brisk footsteps was heard and Diane walked in quickly, bringing a gust of fragrant breeze.

She is still beautiful at the age of forty, and even though she is only wearing a simple colorful long dress today, she still looks noble.

Luo Ning stood up and prepared to say hello, but he didn't expect the other party to be more enthusiastic than before.

Diane walked up, opened her arms, and gave Roning a big hug.

"Welcome home Luo Ning, I'm glad you can come to Wushanbao to celebrate your eighteenth birthday!"

Luo Ning was stunned for a moment.

As far as I can remember, Diane was quite nice to her predecessor. She didn't make things difficult for her or target her in every way like an ordinary stepmother.

On the contrary, the money that should be given was given, and the things that should be bought were also bought.

There is nothing wrong with that other than not communicating often.

However, Roning believed that the other party must be aware of a lot of what the Hyde family had done.

Now that Ronin has been disinherited, Diane absolutely wants her son Breton to remain the heir.

Therefore, she should be hostile to Roning's rise, but why is she so enthusiastic today?

This should be the first hug between Diane and Roning in all the years since she married into Wushan Castle, right?

Dai Anni let go of Roning, took a step back and took a closer look, still looking friendly.

"Compared to last time, you seem to have grown a little taller this time."

Luo Ning laughed and said, "I'm not even 20 yet, so I still have a chance to grow taller."

When he first traveled through time, Roning was over 1.7 meters tall. Now he is probably over 1.8 meters tall, which is a lot taller.

Faced with such an enthusiastic Diane, Luo Ning felt that something was wrong and he should change the subject as soon as possible.

"Where are father and Breton? I'll go look for them."

Diane said, "Bredon is studying at Wushan Supernormal College. I have sent him a message. He will probably be back this afternoon or tomorrow morning to attend your birthday party tomorrow night."

“This is too grand.”

Luo Ning touched his nose and said, "Breton's studies are more important. It would be a waste of time to ask him to make this special trip."

"I can practice in the castle, and I can also communicate and exchange ideas with you."

Dai Anni smiled and said, "Ever since you taught him swordplay last time, he has been praising your superb swordsmanship! I feel that besides the Marquis, the person he admires most is probably you, his brother."

Diane's personality is somewhat similar to her father Orson. She would never admit that her son is not as good as Roning, but now she has changed her mind.

Strange, really strange.

"Where's father?" Luo Ning changed the subject.

She sighed and sat down sadly on a chair beside her.

"You may not know yet that the Bolant Bandits have returned to threaten Chishan Town. The peace on the border is about to be broken. Captain Corian has submitted a letter requesting support to Wushan Castle. Your father is currently collecting food, weapons, and protective gear for them."

Luo Ning looked strange. How could Wiggins, who had a broken leg, be so concerned about this matter? "I heard that a batch of food has been prepared and sent over. Why are you still collecting food?"

Moreover, Chishan Town already has an iron mine, so how could there be a shortage of weapons and protective gear? Dai Anni's eyebrows flickered. Sure enough, although Luo Ning was far away in Wubei Territory, he still knew about the affairs of Wushan Fort.

It seems that either someone in Wushan Castle has already sided with Wubeiling, or Lu Lans revealed these things to Luo Ning.

If it is the former, it means that Roning wants the inheritance right of Wushan Territory; if it is the latter, it means that in Lu Lans' heart, Roning's weight is becoming more and more important.

No matter which case, Ronin and his Wubei leader will rise.

In fact, these psychological activities were completely imagined by Diane.

Ronin just heard some news from Galil by chance, but Galil did not sided with him.

As for him, he and Lu Lans only exchanged one letter.

"Perhaps your father wants to better prepare for the upcoming war."

Dai Anni gave an answer, "After all, your father cares more about Chishan Town."

Roning thought for a moment.

It seemed that it was Wiggins who led the team to the front line and defended the enemy in Kasir Town, thus saving Chishan Town.

So the Earl of Wushan City cherished his only victory and protected it very much. After receiving the letter for help from the other side, he dragged his crippled body on one leg to pull supplies over there? Luo Ning shook his head secretly. Perhaps this was also the reason why the food and grass should be sent before the troops move.

He glanced at Dai Anni, and suddenly asked, "I wonder how Count Orson is doing recently?"

When mentioning her father, Diane's eyes trembled, and the smile on her face slowly disappeared, replaced by a sad expression.

"After returning from Wushanbao, he lay in bed for more than a month without moving. It was not until recently that he was able to walk on crutches. However, he could no longer use the fighting spirit in his body easily."

She sighed and shook her head in annoyance, "I advised him not to challenge your grandfather, but he wouldn't listen."

There is such a thing?

Roning was a little surprised. Not only did the other party reveal Orson's situation, but he also said that he had persuaded the other party not to challenge Lu Lans.

Is this to explain to Roning that Orson's challenge to Lu Lans that day had nothing to do with her?

Considering how enthusiastic she was today, Luo Ning couldn't help but frown. What did this woman want to do? (End of this chapter)