North of Zhenyuan City, at the imperial palace, night has fallen.

Du Banruo wore a bright yellow embroidered jacket with a front opening, and a bright yellow fitted floral patterned overcoat, making her look exceptionally pretty.

A pair of large eyes stared nervously at the palace, muttering to themselves.

"Brother Lin, are we in danger?"

"Could the northern barbarians be lying in ambush?"

Lin Feng couldn't help but chuckle as he looked at Du Banruo, who resembled a frightened little rabbit.

"Prajna, don't worry, the palace is jointly guarded by my Zhenyuan Army and the Northern Barbarian Army."

"Tonight I have arranged to drink with the Second Prince of the Northern Barbarians, and both sides know about it."

As he spoke, Lin Feng patted Du Banruo's head: "If you're really scared, go back first, and I'll come find you later."

Du Banruo followed Mr. Zhang Jing in practicing medicine, and was busy every day.

Having finally found some time tonight, she came to find Lin Feng, hoping to spend some time alone with him.

Unexpectedly, Lin Feng had made an appointment with Nan Muhe, the second prince of the Northern Barbarians, and was coming to the palace.

The little girl was on high alert and insisted on coming with Lin Feng.

Du Banruo grabbed Lin Feng's sleeve and shook her head.

"No, Prajna has to go. I need to protect Brother Lin!"

Lin Feng was amused by her appearance and tapped Du Banruo's nose: "Alright, thank you, Lady Banruo!"

The main hall, in front of the gate.

Nam Muh was all smiles.

"Brother Lin, you've finally arrived. I've been waiting for you for a long time."

Lin Feng greeted Nan Muhe and said, "I was delayed on the way and kept Your Highness Nan Muhe waiting. Please forgive me."

"Why!"

Nanmuhe warmly took Lin Feng's arm and led him into the hall.

"Why are you being so polite with me, Your Majesty?"

"Go in. Today, I've prepared some fine wine from my northern barbarians. It's strong and potent! You must try it!"

The three of them entered the main hall, where two tables of delicious food had already been set out.

There was even a fire burning in the very center, roasting a whole lamb.

A beautiful figure stood out in the hall; she was tall and curvaceous.

Just looking at her back is enough to make one's imagination run wild.

When she turned around, Lin Feng was stunned.

The one roasting the whole lamb was none other than Princess Qiqige of the Northern Barbarians, who was holding a silver knife and cutting the lamb meat.

Lin Feng quickly bowed and said, "This humble general greets Your Highness!"

He met with Qige only a few times, a total of four times.

And each time it happened in public, there was little interaction between them.

However, her gaze always seemed to linger on Lin Feng, which was quite strange.

"General Lin, there's no need for such formalities, please have a seat!"

Qiqige smiled gently and returned the greeting to Lin Feng.

After Qiqige bowed, she glanced at the girl following behind Lin Feng, and the smile on her face faded considerably.

She knew that Raymond Lam had many female confidantes, but she didn't expect him to bring one to the banquet today.

Qiqige harbored hostility towards Du Banruo, while a stream of information appeared before Lin Feng's eyes.

[Goddess: Qiqige]

Appearance: 96 (out of 100)

[Entry: Beast Taming Techniques (allows one to tame and control hundreds of beasts for one's own use)]

[Current affinity with the host: 5 (When affinity reaches 100, the host will fully acquire this entry)]

Her attribute is actually Beast Taming?

After the two were seated, Nan Muhe raised his glass first to toast Lin Feng.

"Brother Lin, I am very pleased that you came today, which shows that you consider me a friend."

"This glass is a toast to my friend!"

Since Raymond Lam rescued Nam Muk He from under the cauldron, he has not participated in the peace negotiations for several days.

It took him four whole days just to learn spear techniques from Zhang Liao.

However, Lin Feng did not participate in the peace talks, but Nan Muhe would come to the city every few days to drink with Lin Feng.

Nan Muhe is straightforward and has a clear sense of right and wrong; he never keeps anything to himself.

He truly considered Raymond Lam a friend.

Lin Feng raised his glass and drank heartily with Nan Mu.

The spicy liquor from the northern barbarians flowed down my throat, pungent and stimulating.

"Excellent wine!"

Lin Feng's pale face flushed slightly, and he gave a thumbs-up.

Hearing Lin Feng praise his wine, Nan Muhe's smile deepened.

"Brother Lin is indeed a straightforward man. I was right about you. You should try my Northern Barbarian roasted whole lamb."

"I'm telling you, you're in for a treat today. Qiqige's whole roasted lamb is the best in Shenwu City."

"If you hadn't been here today, I wouldn't have had the pleasure of eating this."

Upon hearing this, Princess Qiqige of the Northern Barbarians glared at Nanmuhe.

"Second brother, don't talk nonsense, you're so annoying!"

Nam Muh laughed heartily as he and Lin Feng enjoyed the food and drinks.

"Alright, Second Brother, I won't say anymore. Just hurry up and serve me and Brother Lin some mutton."

The jar of wine was quickly finished, and Nanmuhe's face flushed red. He said, "Brother Lin, in a couple of days, I will go into the city with all the officials for a banquet."

"After this meal, I shall return to my kingdom. What are your plans for the future?"

Lin Feng didn't hide anything and said, "General Zhang said he would recommend me to the imperial court. Once everything goes smoothly, I will go to Ruzhou."

"Ruzhou?"

Nanmuhe pondered for a moment and said, "You've rendered a great service, yet the Emperor of Daqian only rewarded you with a sixth-rank Yunqiwei, and now he wants to send you to guard that godforsaken border region?"

"Brother Lin, are you... willing to accept this?"

Lin Feng smiled upon hearing this: "I come from a humble background, and to become a Yunqiwei within two years is already an act of His Majesty's favor."

"Ruzhou, connecting twelve kingdoms in the Western Regions, was a place of thriving commerce and complex affairs."

General Zhang said that I have a great opportunity in Ruzhou.

Nanmuhe gave Lin Feng a thumbs up: "Good! Brother Lin, you have great ambitions, I admire you! But have you considered a second path?"

Lin Feng raised an eyebrow, not understanding Nan Muhe's meaning: "What does Your Highness mean? What second path?"

Nanmuhe patted his chest and shouted, "Why don't you serve my Northern Barbarians? Brother Lin, if you're willing, we can become sworn brothers tonight!"

"From this day forward, Raymond Lam, you are my 'Anda' (a term of respect for someone of high rank and authority), and no one in the Northern Barbarians will dare to look down on you!"

Lin Feng was stunned into silence by Nan Muhe's sudden invitation.

Du Banruo tugged at Lin Feng's sleeve with a worried expression, concerned that Lin Feng might actually agree to Nanmuhe's request.

"Brother Lin..."

Princess Qiqige of the Northern Barbarians waited expectantly for Lin Feng's answer.

Lin Feng remained silent for a moment, then poured himself a glass of wine.

He raised his wine cup and said, "Your Highness Nanmuhe, Lin Feng thanks Your Highness for thinking so highly of me and for being willing to become sworn brothers with me."

"But Raymond Lam is a Han Chinese, born a Han Chinese, and will die a Han ghost."

"Please forgive me, but I cannot accept Your Highness's invitation."

Upon hearing this, Nanmuhe reached out and stopped Lin Feng from drinking.

"Brother Lin, it's not too late to refuse after you've finished speaking."

"You are capable, and even more so, loyal. I, Nanmuhe, admire you."

"If you join my Northern Barbarians, we will become sworn brothers, and my sister will also fall in love with you."

"When you two get married in the future, you will be the prince consort of my Northern Barbarians, and we will be family."

Upon hearing this, Lin Feng subconsciously looked at Princess Qiqige of the Northern Barbarians.

Qiqige blushed shyly, but did not avoid Lin Feng's gaze, looking at him affectionately.

Nanmuhe's eyes were bright as he described a bright future to Lin Feng.

"If we join forces to conquer the south, taking cities and fortresses, with your abilities, you'll not only be ennobled and appointed general, but after we annex the entire Great Qian Dynasty, you might even be made a king!"

"Didn't you say you were Han Chinese?"

"Then I will go and petition my father to bestow upon you the title of Prince of Han!"

Raymond Lam's arms, which were holding a glass, froze, and he gave a wry smile.

Lin Feng was overwhelmed with gratitude for the favor shown by His Highness Nanmuhe and the Princess.

"Although I, Raymond Lam, didn't receive much formal education growing up, I still understand the principles of loyalty, filial piety, and propriety."

As he spoke, Lin Feng stood up and bowed to Nan Muhe and the other man.

"Rising rapidly in rank and becoming a high-ranking official is certainly a glorious achievement."

"I do not wish to be made a king; I only wish for peace and security for my country and my family."

"Lin Feng will never serve the Northern Barbarians or the Liao Kingdom in his life. He will only defend the territory of the Great Qian and protect the people of the Great Qian."

After saying that, Raymond Lam downed his drink in one gulp.

"If I, Lin Feng, really follow His Highness Nanmuhe and become the prince consort of the Northern Barbarians..."

"When I, Lin Feng, go to the afterlife, how will I have the face to meet the heroic souls of Brother Du and others buried in Niujiaoyuan?"

Upon hearing this, Qiqige's shyness gradually disappeared, replaced by deep shock.

Was she rejected by Raymond Lam?

Nanmuhe was initially surprised and puzzled, but after hearing Lin Feng's next words, he was quite moved.

"Brother Lin truly lives up to his reputation as a friend whom I, Nanmuhe, acknowledge—generous and loyal!"

"Brother Lin, let me toast you!"

Nanmuhe downed a glass of strong liquor and said, "Brother Lin, if you don't want to come with me, I won't force you. But have you considered how many more years the Great Qian Dynasty can last?"

Why did General Bayan Mengke achieve such a decisive victory?

"Why have the two provinces of Shuofeng fallen into the hands of my northern barbarians?"

"The officials of the Great Qian Dynasty are corrupt, causing the people to live in misery. The people of the two prefectures of Shuofeng are thinking of change. Sooner or later, the world will be in chaos."

Nanmuhe pointed outside the hall.

"The vast land of the Great Qian Dynasty, what can you, Brother Lin, possibly change by yourself?"

"Brother Lin, just as the sky is determined to rain and a mother is determined to remarry, who can stop a change of dynasty?"

Why make things difficult for yourself?

Upon hearing this, Lin Feng shook his head: "Dynastic changes have occurred since ancient times, and the Great Qian Dynasty's three hundred years of reign is not short."

"But even if the dynasty changes during the Great Qian era, it should still be ruled by the Han people."

"What right do these northern barbarians and Liao people have to rule the Central Plains? To be the masters of the world?"

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