No title, no marriage? Do you think I'm some kind of lapdog?

"My lord!"

"I just saw the messenger from the northern frontier rushing back with urgent news."

"Clearly, a crisis has arisen on the northern border!"

Jia Xu closed the door, quickly went to the table in front of Su Chuang, and said in a low voice.

"Hmm... I just saw it too. How is this different from the usual urgent courier service?"

Su Chuang asked in a deep voice.

This has happened before, and usually, it's just a matter of deploying troops.

After all, the northern border is surrounded by towering mountains, with only one formidable pass—Yumen Pass—connecting the inside and outside.

As long as Yumen remains in the hands of the Great Qian Dynasty, there is nothing of particular concern.

"My lord, you must know it's late autumn!"

"Furthermore, the subordinates discovered that the flag on the messenger's uniform was damaged!"

Based on the information he had discovered, Jia Xu began to analyze it point by point.

"In addition, his posture while crouching on the saddle looks like he was shot in the back, which shows that he survived by sheer willpower."

"This shows that he experienced a bloody battle to the death!"

Upon hearing this, Su Chuang did not speak immediately, but instead tapped his fingers rhythmically on the table.

"Um…"

"If that's the case, then the situation is quite serious!"

Su Chuang stopped knocking, raised his head, stared at Jia Xu, and slowly spoke.

Although he was willing to die to go to the northern frontier yesterday, it was because it was relatively peaceful.

They were all small-scale operations, so it was easy to earn military merits!

And most importantly, it gave him the opportunity to get in touch with his father's old subordinates!

He would then become a duke who wields military power!

In that case, he wouldn't be someone that others could manipulate at will.

Now I have confidence!

"My lord, strictly speaking, this matter should have had the greatest impact on you!"

Jia Xu lowered his head and clasped his hands in a fist salute.

"Hmm? You mean to say?"

Su Chuang's heart sank, as if he understood what Jia Xu meant, but he couldn't believe it!

You know, if that's really the case...

The timing is just too coincidental.

"I suspect that this messenger who broke through the siege is a former subordinate of the Duke of Xin's mansion!"

"Presumably, they are now far away in the northern frontier, having already given their lives for the country."

Jia Xu said cautiously.

"hateful!"

"These are all living, breathing people!"

Upon hearing this, Su Chuang was enraged and punched the table in front of him!

"Bang—Crack!"

Wood chips flew everywhere.

The tabletop broke in the middle, and wood chips flew up and down.

"It must be... someone doesn't want me to have any control over the military."

He heard his own voice was eerily calm, giving him a suffocating feeling.

"Cut off my wings, cut off my escape route. A fine tactic."

"They're trying to kill me!"

His heart was bleeding; he felt like he was about to bite his back teeth off.

This also caused all his previous plans to fail before they even began.

So cruel!

He guessed that someone must have known he was going to the northern frontier before someone planned and carried out this operation!

In that case, his trip to northern Xinjiang would be much less meaningful.

I hate it!

He felt that it could be Emperor Wu, Yue Zhanpeng, or Ye Qingyue!

There's even a mastermind behind it all that he doesn't know about!

Now he is increasingly realizing that his father Su Zhenbei's death was definitely not an ordinary death on the battlefield!

Instead, they were betrayed and killed by a ruthless alliance after infringing on the interests of certain individuals!

"My lord!"

"You must stay calm! Do not question Emperor Wu!"

"Don't alert the enemy!"

"Just pretend you know nothing and continue your carefree lust for wealth!"

"Only in this way will you have a chance to turn the tide and avenge your old lord!"

"Otherwise, it would play right into their hands..."

Jia Xu, who had been standing with his head bowed, quickly stepped forward and offered his advice.

"call…"

"Don't worry, Wenhe, I know what to do."

Su Chuang clenched his fists and slowly sat down in the armchair.

"Intensify the construction of the intelligence network!"

"Also, have someone clean this place thoroughly!"

After saying that, he returned to his dormitory.

He never imagined that the world was even darker than he had envisioned.

Since that's the case, he has no scruples. Let's all be ruthless together and see who can outdo whom!

The next day!

As a rooster crowed, night was gradually replaced by day.

[Congratulations, host, you have successfully unlocked today's check-in location.]

[Beginner Level: Duke Xin's Mansion, reward: a bottle of cola.]

[Intermediate Level: North Gate, reward: one Deputy Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard.]

[Advanced Level: Hongyun Restaurant, awarded Lu Bing, Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard.]

"I'm determined to get Lu Bing!"

Su Chuang exclaimed in delight!

He knew who Lu Bing was; he was the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard during the Jiajing era of the Ming Dynasty.

He was also a spy chief, the sharpest knife in the emperor's hand, and the most vicious dog.

This is exactly the kind of knife he needs right now.

Su Chuang twitched the corner of his mouth, a flash of cold light disappearing in his eyes.

After a quick breakfast, Su Chuang couldn't wait to head to Hongyun Restaurant for a meal.

Although he knew that checking in wasn't that simple, it didn't stop him from doing it.

Little did he know, he had just opened the door with Yue Fei.

Then he saw Yue Xinyang, who had dark circles under his eyes, come into his line of sight.

"Huh? What are you doing here?"

"Or are you saying you're not going to be a puppy anymore and want to continue this unfinished battle of wits with me?"

Su Chuang said with a smile.

It was as if everything that happened in the study last night had been digested and eaten up with breakfast this morning.

He never expected that a money-bringing boy would be rushing to deliver wealth so early in the morning!

Therefore, today is a good day!

"snort!"

"Su Chuang, stop trying to outdo me with your words!"

"If you dare to come with me, I guarantee I'll give you back every last bit of the 100,000 taels of gold I owe you!"

"Otherwise..."

Yue Xinyang strained his voice, trying to project an imposing presence, but his voice was hoarse due to lack of sleep.

"Hahaha…"

"It's not impossible for me to go with you."

"But you know the price to pay!"

After saying this, Su Chuang ordered someone to bring him writing brush, ink, paper, and inkstone.

Knowing he couldn't read, he called Jia Xu to write the document for him.

"I wrote…"

"What! Ten thousand taels of gold?! Why don't you just rob someone?!"

Yue Xinyang didn't think much of it and signed his name without even looking at it. But then he caught a glimpse of the amount owed out of the corner of his eye and immediately shouted.

"I am strong and healthy, and I am not deaf. Keep your voice down."

"Hey Wenhe, keep this receipt safe. We'll need it to collect the debt from the Yue family later!"

Su Chuang slapped Yue Xinyang across the face, then turned to give Jia Xu some instructions, only to see that the latter was as happy as if he had a son late in life.

"Walk!"

Yue Xinyang knew he couldn't beat Su Chuang, so he could only swallow his anger and suffer in silence.

"Okay, lead the way!"

Looking at Yue Xinyang's expression, Su Chuang had already guessed that the other party was setting a trap for him.

He then turned the tables on him!

You see, a good hunter will first successfully play the role of the prey to lure the real prey into the trap.

"Come on! This is it! Hongyun Restaurant!"

As soon as Yue Xinyang finished speaking, Su Chuang heard the system's voice in his mind!

And Yue Xinyang muttered to himself:

"This time, I'll make you pay it all back, with interest!"

"I'm not only going to take your woman, I'm going to rob you of everything of value!"

"You'll regret making me your enemy!"