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

Zhenyuan City, winter.

As night fell, light snow began to fall, and a chill set in.

Inside an ordinary, quiet house in Zhenyuan City, a brazier was burning brightly.

"Tomorrow night, the Second Prince of the Northern Barbarians, Nanmuhe, and several important officials from the Northern Barbarians will come to Zhenyuan City for a banquet."

"At that time, there will be a large crowd, and the best opportunity will come when people are drunk in the middle of the night."

Prince Li Zhen of Jin fiddled with the embers in the brazier, his voice filled with a magnetic quality.

"Your Highness, all our men have entered the city and are setting up ambushes according to plan."

Sitting opposite Li Zhen was a muscular man with an ordinary appearance, just like any other ordinary street vendor.

But his eyes were sharp and his temples were slightly bulging, indicating that he was a master of external martial arts.

"But that Leng Ji... he's aloof and hasn't made a move in years. Can he really handle the final blow?"

"This humble servant is unworthy, but is willing to take Leng Ji's place."

Upon hearing this, Prince Jin, Li Zhen, narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "Leng Ji's personality is a bit cold, but his martial arts skills are first-rate."

"You know how skilled my elder brother is in martial arts; only Leng Ji's ultimate technique can kill him."

"Oh, and don't forget to keep a close eye on Lin Feng, lest he interfere with my important business."

Prince Li Zhen of Jin greatly admired Lin Feng and had visited him several times recently, hoping to recruit him for his own use.

However, Lin Feng was not very interested in Li Zhen's recruitment and kept making excuses.

Having seen through Li Zhen's cold-hearted nature, Lin Feng would never be loyal to someone like Li Zhen.

Prince Li Zhen of Jin was unaware of Lin Feng's thoughts and still wanted to recruit him.

At this moment, the man cupped his hands in a respectful gesture and said, "Yes, sir!"

Prince Jin, Li Zhen, gazed at the burning charcoal fire and changed the subject: "How's the situation in the capital? My eldest brother must be having a hard time, right?"

The man nodded: "Several officials in the court have submitted memorials criticizing His Highness the Crown Prince, claiming that he neglects state affairs, indulges in pleasure, and is mediocre in ability..."

"interesting."

Prince Li Zhen of Jin looked up and laughed, saying, "My second brother hasn't even returned to the capital yet, and the officials there are already making a big show of things for him."

"My second brother turned the tide in the Battle of Zhenyuan City, and has become a hero of the Great Qian Dynasty, as well as the darling of the Emperor and his ministers."

"What did Father say?"

The man shook his head and said, "His Majesty has read those memorials, but he has said nothing and done nothing."

"Not even a single reprimand?" Prince Li Zhen's expression turned serious.

The court officials' memorial criticizing the crown prince was a test of the emperor's attitude.

If the emperor defends the crown prince, it means that the second prince's achievements have not shaken the crown prince's position in the emperor's heart.

However, the emperor did not get angry and reprimand the court officials who submitted the memorial, which was a very subtle attitude.

Prince Li Zhen of Jin muttered to himself, "It seems that what my second brother did in Zhenyuan City has greatly changed Father's opinion of him."

"I can have a mediocre crown prince above me, but I cannot have a Qin king who is capable of fighting and has high prestige."

"Second brother, please don't blame me!"

Li Zhen shoved the iron tongs into the brazier, causing the flames to surge, mirroring the burning jealousy in his heart...

Winter of the 30th year of the Tianqi reign.

The peace talks between the Great Qian and the Northern Barbarians ended on the night before the Northern Barbarians were about to leave.

The second prince of the Northern Barbarians, Nanmuhe, the general of the Northern Barbarians, Boyan Mengke, and two high-ranking officials, including the Minister, entered Zhenyuan City for a banquet.

After tonight's banquet, they will return home in triumph.

The war, which had lasted for so long, was finally coming to an end. Even Bayan Mengke, who was still unwilling to accept defeat, relaxed his tense nerves and enjoyed the banquet.

That night, the Zhenyuan City Palace was filled with singing and dancing.

The second prince of the Northern Barbarians, Nanmuhe, tapped out the rhythm with his hand, listening with great interest.

"Great music! Great dance!"

"Your Highness, the dances of your Han Chinese dancers are indeed beautiful."

"May I have the sheet music delivered to me? When I return to Shenwu City, I will have it played for my father."

Upon hearing this, Li Yan, the second prince of the Great Qian Dynasty, burst into laughter.

"Hahaha! I'm glad Your Highness likes it. After the banquet, I will send someone to deliver the sheet music to Your Highness."

"The related musical instruments will also be sent to His Highness Namkhe."

Putting aside the positions of the two countries and their respective identities, Li Yan was actually quite compatible with Namkhe's temperament.

Straightforward, brave, and full of vigor.

Nanmuhe cupped his hands in thanks and said, "Thank you very much, Your Highness Prince Qin!"

"Your Highness, I have brought quite a bit of strong liquor from my Northern Barbarian tribes to the banquet tonight."

"Please, Your Highness and esteemed gentlemen, do not stand on ceremony, please drink as much as you like!"

At the end of the main hall, Lin Feng, Li Ping'an, and Lü Zheng were toasting and drinking happily.

"Third brother, why do I feel like that princess from the Northern Barbarians keeps looking at you?"

As he spoke, Li Ping'an glanced across at the person diagonally opposite him: "Your eyes are pretty scary, like you want to eat me alive. What did you do?"

Lin Feng picked up a piece of braised pork and stuffed it into his mouth, saying, "What can I do? She's a high and mighty princess, how could I dare to offend her?"

"You're mistaken! Come on! Let's drink!"

Lin Feng had already noticed Qiqige's gaze, but could only pretend not to see it.

Li Ping'an withdrew his gaze and reminded Lin Feng, "Third brother, these noble ladies are not simple. As your eldest brother, I have to remind you."

"If you really don't like them, don't get entangled with them, otherwise even if you are a prince, you will suffer greatly."

Lu Zheng's eyes darted around slightly, showing interest.

"Brother, you have a story to tell? Tell me quickly, did you disappoint some young lady from a prominent family in the capital?"

"I've heard there are many scandalous secrets in the capital, is that true?"

Li Ping'an rolled his eyes at Lü Zheng: "All you do is listen to juicy gossip all day long. Can't you be a little more ambitious?"

"However, what I am about to say does involve a noblewoman from a distinguished family, and it is related to His Highness Prince Zhou."

Your Highness, Prince Zhou?

Lin Feng subconsciously glanced at Prince Li Ji of Zhou, who was sitting in the front seat and silently drinking.

"His Highness Prince Zhou doesn't seem like the type to be a womanizer, does he?"

Li Ping'an nodded slightly and said, "We all know His Highness Prince Zhou's character, but his days in the capital have not been easy."

"Due to his birth, His Highness Prince Zhou is not favored by His Majesty, and his marriage is still undecided."

"Once upon a time, His Highness Prince Zhou had a relationship with the eldest daughter of the Li family in the capital, but unfortunately, the head of the Li family forced them apart."

Lü Zheng blinked and said, "Brother, is the Li family in the capital really that powerful? They don't even look down on His Highness Prince Zhou's family?"

Li Ping'an nodded: "There are two most famous Li families in the capital. One is the Li family of my father's lineage, and the other is the Li family of the south of the city."

"The Li family of Chengnan has existed since the Great Zhou Dynasty. After rising to prominence in the previous dynasty, they settled in the capital and have stood tall in this area of ​​the capital. They can be considered a great family with a history of thousands of years."

"The Li family has produced countless outstanding individuals, and even today, the Li family wields considerable influence among the civil officials in the imperial court."

After a pause, Li Ping'an deliberately lowered his voice.

"The Prince of Zhou's background is well known to Lady Li."

"The Li family, with generations of officials, looked down on Prince Zhou's background, which is why they forcibly separated the two lovers."

Lin Feng frowned and snorted coldly, "His Highness Prince Zhou is royalty. Although his birth mother wasn't from a prominent family, she still entered the palace with a respectable background. But that Li family from the south of the city doesn't even respect royalty. Does he think he can get ahead of himself?"

Upon hearing this, Li Ping'an smiled helplessly.

"What my third brother said is true. There has always been a saying in the capital: 'The Li family in the south of the city is only a foot and a half from heaven.' Their family is so noble that even the imperial family would look down on them."

Lin Feng laughed in exasperation upon hearing this: "What do you mean by 'Going to Heaven's Foot Five'? Is it so remarkable that it can last for a thousand years?"

"If Zhenyuan City hadn't stopped the Northern Barbarians, and they had stormed into the capital, would the Li family from the south of the city have actually been able to fly into the sky to escape the Northern Barbarians' slaughter?"