The Prodigal Son

That evening, Xu Kui and Xu Wan arrived at the Qin family's house.

As soon as Xu Wan saw Qin Fumeng, she began to complain.

She made up lies about Qin Yu bullying her, behaving harshly towards her, and using his position to order her around.

Qin Yu's face darkened, and he said speechlessly, "I said, I'm still right here! You can't just lie through your teeth like that!"

Why didn't she say that she wanted to give her some potent drugs and do *that* to her?

She was going to make up a story in front of the old man alone, and she wouldn't say anything herself.

Making things up in front of you is a bit disrespectful to yourself!

"That's exactly right!"

Xu Wan raised her head and gave Qin Yu a sly smile.

It's as if it's saying: If I can't handle you, someone else can!

Her current state is a world apart from her previous cold and indifferent demeanor.

"It's an egg!"

Qin Yu curled his lip and looked at Xu Kui: "You'd better keep a close eye on your sister. She's the military commander of the Baojing Division, and she's practically a gossipy old woman!"

"You're the gossip!"

Xu Wan immediately glared at her fiercely.

Qin Fumeng took in everything, feeling both happy and worried.

These two are just like a young couple playfully bickering!

In the afternoon, Qin Xiong told him about Qin Yu and Xu Wan's time together in Chenzhou.

It seems that they did develop some feelings for each other during their trip to Chenzhou.

Xu Yatou definitely doesn't hate this wretched child anymore!

Even something you like!

If I were to propose that Xu Yatou marry this wretched child now, she would most likely agree.

The problem is, His Majesty's attitude is unclear!

He couldn't figure out what His Majesty meant either!

Your Majesty, Xu Wan, Luo Qingyi, Nan Que'er...

He even heard from the people in the mansion that this wretched child seemed to have flirted with Shangguan Youyi at the mansion.

Suddenly, this stinking pile of dog poop in my own house has become a hot commodity?

Qin Fu shook his head and slowly stood up. "You two should settle your own affairs. I won't interfere! Xu Kui, come with me for a walk in the courtyard! I have something to tell you!"

"good!"

Xu Kui quickly stood up and looked at his sister with concern.

He naturally saw what Qin Fumeng had seen as well.

This girl used to never mention Qin Yu for at least six months, but ever since she returned from Chenzhou, she's been bringing him up in front of me from time to time.

He could clearly see that this girl had fallen for Qin Yu.

Has she forgotten how Qin Yu treated her before?

As soon as the two left, Qin Yu glared at Xu Wan, "Let me tell you, I just got a beating. If you make me get another beating, I won't let you get away with it!"

"You got beaten up so quickly?"

Xu Wan gloated, "What a pity, I didn't get to see it with my own eyes."

"..."

Qin Yu's face darkened. "We've made up, you should let go of this resentment!"

"I'll only be able to get rid of this grudge after I beat you up one of these days!"

Xu Wan glanced at him with a smile, "By the way, I found out some recent rumors about you. It's all Lu Yong and his gang stirring things up behind the scenes! Even the fact that those students from the Confucian Temple came to denounce you today was instigated by Lu Yong!"

"I guessed it!" Qin Yu smiled calmly.

This result is not surprising at all.

Lu Yong and his group will definitely be at the forefront.

Zhao Yan is the mastermind behind it all!

"You think you're so smart!"

Xu Wan glared at him, then said seriously, "This matter must be addressed! We can't let these rumors continue to spread."

"fine!"

Qin Yu scoffed, "Rumors stop with the wise. Anyone who believes these rumors is a fool! But your Baojing Division could use this opportunity to perhaps expose spies from other countries!"

"Don't take this lightly!"

Xu Wan's smile vanished, replaced by a serious expression: "As the saying goes, 'three men can make a tiger, and many mouths can melt metal!' Even if His Majesty trusts you, when the rumors reach a certain point, things might not be the same anymore! If this continues, the ministers in court might launch a collective attack!"

Trust is a tricky thing to sometimes.

Even if one or two people or a hundred or so people say that Qin Yu is a treacherous minister, His Majesty will not believe it.

But if the whole world says he is a treacherous minister, can His Majesty not believe it?

Even if His Majesty believes him, the ministers in the court will not tolerate him!

"Alright, I'll go talk to Lu Yongdao about it tomorrow!"

Qin Yu didn't want to say too much to her, so he could only casually agree.

Yes!

It's raining, so why bother hitting the child when you're just killing time?

Let's go teach Lu Yong a lesson and add fuel to the fire while we're at it!

"Don't do anything reckless! You can deal with those people in a fair and square way."

Xu Wan reminded him, and added, "I will also send people to investigate further and report the results to His Majesty."

Hearing Xu Wan's words, Nan Que'er couldn't help but smile mischievously, "Commander Xu, why are you so concerned about the Thirteenth Young Master's affairs?"

Xu Wan blushed slightly, then raised an eyebrow at Nan Que'er and said matter-of-factly, "The Duke of Wei has done my brother and me a great favor. The Qin family's affairs are my affairs, so what?"

Nan Que'er smiled teasingly, "So what if you're in love? Love between men and women is the natural order of things, there's nothing shameful about it!"

Luo Qingyi didn't speak, but simply nodded in deep agreement.

"you……"

Enraged and humiliated, Xu Wan suddenly stood up and yelled, "I'll tear your mouth apart!"

"Thirteenth Young Master, help me!"

Nan Que'er let out an exaggerated scream and immediately hid behind Qin Yu.

Xu Wan was not about to let Nan Que'er go, and immediately started chasing and beating Nan Que'er around Qin Yu.

The two were chasing and fighting fiercely when, taking advantage of Xu Wan's momentary lapse in attention, Nan Que'er suddenly grabbed Xu Wan's hand that was hitting her and pulled it hard.

Caught off guard by the sudden attack, Xu Wan lost her balance and fell directly onto Qin Yu.

Xu Wan panicked and instinctively reached out to support herself, but unfortunately, her hand landed under Qin Yu.

"Aww..."

A piercing scream echoed throughout the entire Duke of Wei's mansion.

What's wrong with this beast now?

Qin Fumeng chuckled inwardly, then continued to Xu Kui, "Once we reach Dieguan, you must select elite soldiers from the army to expand the Wudang Flying Cavalry to six thousand men! I'll find a way to provide you with warhorses and equipment!"

"good!"

Xu Kui nodded emphatically, then tentatively asked, "Duke of Wei, is the imperial court going to war with Bei Qi?"

"That's not your concern!"

Qin Fumeng raised his hand to stop Xu Kui, "You need to train the Wudang Flying Cavalry properly, and don't neglect your own martial arts!"

"Dieguan isn't far from the capital. If I have time, I'll also visit Dieguan!"

"If you fail to train the troops properly, I will immediately recommend to His Majesty that you be dismissed from your post!"

"Don't say I'm heartless then!"

cavalry!

Whether it's fighting against Bei Qi or Yan, cavalry is of paramount importance!

A 6,000-strong elite cavalry force can absolutely turn the tide of battle in a critical moment!

The Wudang Flying Cavalry has been dormant for so many years, it's time for them to rise again!

If it weren't for the shortage of warhorses and military equipment, he would have even wanted to expand the Wudang Flying Cavalry to 20,000 men.

If there's a shortage of warhorses and military equipment, then start by addressing the issue of personnel!

He wanted these six thousand men to be the elite of the elite!

"yes!"

Xu Kui suddenly straightened up, his gaze burning intensely...