Kill the enemy and get a wife? I'll single-handedly slaughter my way through the Northern Barba

Lin Feng, with his hands behind his back, said, "Men should marry when they come of age, and women should marry when they come of age. Miss Feng, I'd like to ask you, just who are you?"

Feng Qing was still reeling from the shock of Lin Feng's upcoming marriage. Looking listless, she replied weakly, "What kind of background could I possibly have? I just want to join the righteous army to protect my country!"

Lin Feng suddenly grabbed her wrist, his gaze sharp as an eagle's.

"When we first met, you were wearing a scarlet brocade robe, paired with moon-white silk trousers, and a scarlet single-piece pleated skirt over it, the materials of which were also extremely exquisite."

"This outfit alone could not be bought for less than ten taels of silver outside."

"General Shi once told me that the righteous army was able to reach its current size entirely thanks to the generous assistance of wealthy merchants from the two prefectures of Shuofeng."

"You are dressed in fine clothes, your speech and manners are certainly not those of an ordinary woman, and you also possess excellent martial arts skills. Could you perhaps be the daughter of a wealthy merchant?"

Lin Feng's scrutinizing gaze was too sharp; normally, it would have only provoked Feng Qing's disgust.

But at this moment, when Feng Qing met his gaze, her heart inexplicably tightened.

At the same time, her heartbeat became increasingly rapid, and even her breathing became somewhat erratic.

"I...I am not the daughter of a wealthy merchant, and my family is not from the Shuofeng region."

Feng Qingqiang suppressed her panic and explained in a low voice.

"Oh?"

A hint of a smile flashed across Lin Feng's eyes as he deliberately winked to elicit information.

"Then tell me, where are you from?"

"And why did you come all the way to the north to join the rebel army?"

"In exchange, I will tell you about my experiences in Zhenyuan City tonight."

Feng Qing initially wanted to refuse, but upon hearing that she could hear his story, she immediately changed her mind.

"Alright! Listen up, I am from Ruzhou, and the largest escort agency in Ruzhou is my family's business."

She straightened her chest slightly, her tone carrying a hint of arrogance: "I have practiced martial arts since childhood. When I learned that the Northern Barbarians had invaded the two states of Shuofeng and that my home and country were in ruins, I left home to join the army."

"Just by the way... I was running away from the wedding."

"Run away from the wedding?" A hint of surprise flashed in Lin Feng's eyes, and he couldn't help but look at her with new respect.

"I didn't realize that Miss Feng is such a chivalrous woman. She can both join the army to protect the country and dare to defy her parents and elope."

Feng Qing stared intently at his expression and tentatively asked, "Don't you think it was too impulsive of me to run away from the wedding?"

Lin Feng laughed, looking up at his face, his tone carefree: "I, Lin Feng, am not some pedantic old scholar! If your fiancé were a good man, with your forthright nature, why would you run away from your wedding and leave home?"

"Either break off the engagement or stay together for life, how did it come to this?"

Feng Qing looked at him as if she were truly getting to know him for the first time, and her affection for him deepened even more.

Her eyes lit up, and she nodded vigorously: "Lord Lin has such discerning eyes! The husband my father chose for me is actually the number one scoundrel in Ruzhou!"

Raymond Lam's lips twitched slightly: "It's really that bad?"

Feng Qing immediately started talking and poured out her grievances.

It turned out that the husband her father had chosen for her was the second son of the Provincial Governor of Ruzhou.

That man appeared dashing and debonair, but in reality, he was a seasoned womanizer.

Rumors suggest that he has been involved with more than a hundred women.

Her father was eager to curry favor with the powerful and wealthy, and he knew that the second son had a terrible reputation, and that no official family in Ruzhou with any standing would agree to marry their daughter to him.

Despite this, they were still determined to arrange the marriage and a marriage agreement was made.

Despite her repeated pleas, Feng Qing had no choice but to leave home.

When she was traveling the world, the northern barbarians were causing trouble.

With his martial arts skills, he traveled to Fengzhou and joined the rebel army, becoming a deputy general under Shi Chong.

After listening, Lin Feng sighed softly: "If you really marry that second young master, you'll be jumping into a fire pit. It's already a blessing that you were able to get out in time and stay away from Ruzhou."

A look of desolation crossed Feng Qing's face, and her voice was low: "It's true that I've escaped, but my parents will definitely hate me. I'm afraid I'll never be able to go home to see them again in this lifetime..."

"Why not?"

Lin Feng gently patted the top of her head.

"What parent in the world doesn't love their children?"

"Perhaps they're eagerly awaiting your return home!"

"To be honest, I plan to go to Ruzhou in the future."

"Then I will visit your parents, explain the reasons to them, and appeal to their emotions and reason."

"When they learn of all that you have done for your country, they will surely be lenient and dissolve your engagement."

Feng Qing stared at him for a moment, her eyes instantly welling up with tears.

She hurriedly turned her face away, not wanting Lin Feng to see her disheveled state.

"You don't know, my father... is extremely stubborn."

Lin Feng chuckled and waved his hand, his tone laced with a hint of jest: "These fists of mine are best at dealing with stubborn people. No matter how skilled your father is in martial arts, can he possibly defeat me? If he refuses to break off the engagement, I'll beat him until he submits!"

Upon hearing this, Feng Qing immediately burst into laughter through her tears, wiping them away as she playfully scolded, "You're talking nonsense again! With your skills, you're no match for my father. Can't you be serious?"

Seeing her smile, Lin Feng breathed a sigh of relief: "In short, once we get to Ruzhou, I will do my best to help you. Don't worry about things at home anymore."

"We are comrades who have risked our lives together, I will never abandon you."

Feng Qing nodded slightly, as if a heavy burden had been lifted from her heart in an instant, and said softly, "Yes, I believe you."

[Feng Qing's favorability +5]

A cool night breeze blew by, carrying their thoughts into the night sky, where they eventually faded into the vast darkness.

Meanwhile, in Zhenyuan City, Youzhou, inside the General's Mansion.

Su Mo held the white piece between his fingers and slowly said, "Boyan Mengke has replied to the letter, accepting His Highness the King of Qin's challenge."

Zhang Liao held the black chess piece in his hand, his expression calm, showing no surprise whatsoever.

"Bayan Mengke was determined to lure my army out of the city for a field battle, and he put in a lot of effort."

"Unexpectedly, after the new emperor of Liao ascended the throne, he prepared his troops and headed straight for Liaodong, which instead aroused Prince Qin's eagerness for quick success, and he fell right into his trap."

He paused, his tone becoming more serious: "Still no news from the capital?"

Su Mo slowly shook his head, his brows furrowed with helplessness: "There's still no news... Brother Zhang, even if a letter from the imperial court arrives tonight, do you think it will be enough to stop His Highness Prince Qin?"

King Li Yan of Qin had already made up his mind to go to war and was now making preparations in full swing.

Every soldier in Zhenyuan City knew that the decisive battle was imminent.

The situation is already at a critical juncture, and there's no turning back!

"well……"

Zhang Liao remained silent for a long time before letting out a long sigh.

"Bayan Mengke was a brilliant strategist. His Northern Barbarian army had been fighting alongside him for months and was already as responsive as his own limbs."

"On the other hand, our forces, including the Zhenyuan Army, the Liaodong Army, the Jing Army, and the soldiers conscripted from the capital region, have an advantage in strength, but they are too numerous and difficult to manage."

Even though he sent troops to Jiming City, I still felt uneasy.

"Snap—"

Su Mo pondered for a long time before finally placing a piece.

"Brother Zhang, things have come to this point, all we can do is try our best and leave the rest to fate."

"Regardless of the outcome, after this battle, the war between our Great Qian and the Northern Barbarians will be able to take a break for a while."

"You can focus on guarding Zhenyuan City and wait for news of the battle."

Although Zhang Liao's health has improved considerably, he is still struggling to command on the battlefield.

But Zhang Liao smiled, his tone firm: "Defending Zhenyuan City is my duty. The Battle of Niujiaoyuan concerns the safety of Zhenyuan City and the survival of the people of the northern frontier. As the defending general, how can I be absent?"

Su Mo was startled and immediately became anxious: "Brother Zhang, you mustn't! You haven't fully recovered yet and can't withstand the hardships of the battlefield. Don't do anything foolish!"

Before he could finish speaking, there was a rapid knocking on the door.

Zhang Lu's voice rang out from outside: "General, Miss Du has personally delivered the gifts!"

Zhang Liao raised his eyes and said calmly, "Come in!"

The door creaked open, and Zhang Lu led Du Banruo in.

Du Banruo was dressed in plain clothes, and her skin was as white as snow.

She lowered her eyes and held an exquisite wooden box in her hands. The box was engraved with a lifelike image of Shennong tasting hundreds of herbs.

"This humble woman, Du Banruo, greets General Zhang." She bowed slightly, offering a respectful greeting.

"No need for such formalities!"

Zhang Liao pointed to the wooden box in her hand and asked, "Is what I asked for from Elder Zhang here?"

"yes!"

Du Banruo presented the wooden box with both hands, his tone solemn: "General, my master has stated that these two pills are the only pair in the world, and he has exhausted his supply of medicinal ingredients. Please use them with care and take good care of yourself!"