He spat and said, "Pah! Coward!"
After the two men finished counting their spoils, they escorted the prisoners and the brand-new muskets, setting off in a grand procession towards the capital.
Lu Fei rode on his horse, humming a little tune.
She was secretly planning how to curry favor with Lu Yan when she got back, and hopefully extort another drink from him.
Meanwhile, in the capital city
Upon receiving a secret order from Empress Chen Qingwan, General Li Mu of the Imperial Guards swiftly led his troops out of the city to support Lu Fei.
As soon as he stepped out of the city gate, Li Mu saw dust billowing in the distance, and a troop was heading towards the capital.
Upon closer inspection, it was indeed Lu Fei and his group!
Lu Fei and Zhang Xun were startled when they saw a troop of soldiers charging out of the capital from afar.
The two exchanged a glance, secretly thinking: Could it be that Liu An has another trick up his sleeve?
"All units on high alert! Prepare for battle!"
Lu Fei roared at the top of his lungs.
The soldiers of Shannan Prefecture raised their muskets and aimed them at Li Mu's troops.
Li Mu was greatly alarmed upon seeing this and immediately shouted:
"Don't shoot! We're on the same side! I was sent by the Empress to meet you!"
Lu Fei breathed a sigh of relief and waved his hand, signaling the soldiers to put down their weapons.
He spurred his horse forward, his tone somewhat displeased:
"What are you up to? Why bring so many people?"
Li Mu smiled awkwardly, spurred his horse forward, and explained:
"His Majesty was worried that you might be ambushed on the way, so he specially ordered me to lead troops to provide support."
"You...didn't encounter any enemies?"
Lu Fei answered casually:
"I encountered it."
Upon hearing this, Li Mu's expression changed, and he hurriedly asked:
Where is the enemy?
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