The Prodigal Son

When Qin Yu and his group arrived outside the North Gate, Lü Si and Song Xian had been waiting for them for a long time.

This time, Lü Si also brought dozens of guards with him, but it is unclear whether they were his own guards or sent by the Empress Dowager.

Song Xian was accompanied by a group of guards. Although they were not wearing armor, it was clear at a glance that they were all brave warriors.

Seeing that Luo Qingyi was also there, Song Xian didn't say much.

Young people, huh!

He understands!

Everyone has a youthful past.

He knew in his heart that Qin Yu was only keeping Luo Qingyi by his side for the time being, and that Luo Qingyi would most likely return to the capital before the campaign against Yan.

However, Lü Si was speechless. "You're taking her with you to the meeting? Aren't you afraid your elder sister will beat you if she finds out?"

Ha ha!

I fucking slapped your royal sister last night!

He even made her feel really good while he was sucking her!

Qin Yu chuckled inwardly, then glanced at Lü Si with displeasure. "We're going to take this opportunity to discuss some business with the Yan Kingdom. What's wrong with me bringing Qingyi along?"

"Everyone knows what you're thinking."

Lu Si pouted, "When your elder sister is about to punish you, remember to call me beforehand so I can watch the show!"

"Okay, no problem!"

Qin Yu casually agreed, a smug smile spreading across his face. "I heard you threw up while overseeing the execution yesterday. You'd better be careful on the way, or you might fall off your horse."

"I……"

Lu Si's face stiffened, and he cursed Qin Yu inwardly.

That bastard!

Which pot is not open to mention which pot!

Is it because I feel like throwing up?

Those executioners were absolutely disgusting!

It's already quite remarkable that he managed to hold on until the execution was over before vomiting!

If he had known those people would be so disgusting, he shouldn't have taken this job, lest he be laughed at by that bastard Qin Yu.

It was all Old Lu's doing!

Damn it, why use a dull knife when there's a sharp one available?

Qin Yu smiled at Lü Si and called for everyone to set off.

"drive!"

A large group of people rode forward, kicking up a cloud of dust.

In the afternoon, they entered the territory of Jiangzhou.

On this journey, they will pass through Jiangzhou, then cross the Yishui River via Jiangxinzhu, and follow the straight road between Lizhou and Dingzhou to reach Dingzhou.

"Thirteenth Young Master, I was wrong."

During a brief rest at the official post station, Luo Qingyi approached Qin Yu and apologized to him in a sweet, coquettish voice.

"What did you do wrong?"

Qin Yu stared at her with a smile on his face.

Luo Qingyi looked around, her face flushed, and whispered, "You didn't talk to me much this morning, and you didn't tell me anything. I thought you were tired of me because you're with His Majesty..."

"That's definitely wrong!"

Qin Yu feigned anger, glaring at Luo Qingyi with wide eyes: "When we get there, I'll see how I deal with you!"

"Yes, I'll let Thirteenth Young Master handle it."

Luo Qingyi pursed her thin lips and looked at him with seductive eyes, "When the time comes, Thirteenth Young Master can do whatever he wants with me."

Seeing Luo Qingyi's seductive demeanor, Qin Yu felt a surge of lust rising within him.

She had no idea she had been feeling unwell all night!

Damn it!

This place is also unsuitable.

Otherwise, he really wanted to execute this demon on the spot!

After suppressing the lustful desire in his lower abdomen, Qin Yu asked Luo Qingyi and Nan Que'er to check the clothes Jiang Ci had given him. He then called Song Xian aside and said, "Keep an eye on the people I'm bringing. You can chat with them more on the way."

"I understand!"

Song Xian nodded slightly, "I will take this matter to heart."

He has to take this seriously!

Who knows, someone among them might be going to work for him!

He should have a clear understanding of who can be given important responsibilities, who can be used, and who cannot be used.

"Okay, as long as you understand!"

Qin Yuchong and Song Xian winked and smiled, "Once we arrive in Dingzhou, I'll only handle the negotiations; everything else is up to you!"

"no problem!"

Song Xian responded with a smile.

He understands!

Qin Yu only cares about deceiving the people of Yan!

All those messy, trivial matters will fall on your shoulders.

Ugh!

Let's do it!

This time, there's plenty to do!

If you don't do a good job of preparation in the early stages, you'll be the one who suffers later.

"What are you two whispering about?"

As the two were talking, Lü Si eagerly came over.

Qin Yu turned his head to look at him and said in a serious tone, "We're discussing how to use you like an animal!"

"You're the fucking animal."

Lu Si snorted unhappily, then looked the two of them up and down suspiciously, saying, "I have a feeling that you two are hiding something from me?"

Holy crap?

Qin Yu was slightly surprised.

Lü Si has this ability?

He could even sense that they were hiding something from him?

"We've been hiding a lot from you."

Song Xian chuckled and continued, "Now that you are the Empress Dowager's adopted son, if our negotiations with the Yan Kingdom don't go well, we plan to send you to the Yan Kingdom as a hostage."

"..."

Lu Si's face darkened. "Lord Song, how come you're acting just like Qin Yu now?"

Is there anyone who can learn from Qin Yu better than himself?

This bastard is toxic, isn't he?

"That's just how I am!"

Song Xian laughed heartily, then said to Qin Yu, "Alright, we've rested enough, let's continue our journey!"

"Um!"

Qin Yu nodded. "Big Hammer, wake everyone up, let's keep going!"

Soon, the group resumed their journey.

Nan Que'er brought Luo Qingyi to Qin Yu's side and gently shook her head at him, indicating that the clothes Jiang Ci had given her were fine.

……

In July, the sun blazed fiercely.

Panyang County is located at the head of the Yunpan Mountains.

More than a hundred li south of Panyang County is Qingshan County.

Panyang and Qingshan were important towns on the border between Daning and the Yan State.

Both counties were integrated into military and political administration.

The two prefectural governors also held the duties of the two prefectural governors.

The corresponding key defensive strongholds of the Yan state were Zhu County and Changping County.

In the middle of the four counties is a large mountain called Wanquan Mountain.

It is said that there are many springs in Wanquan Mountain, and the spring water is sweet and cool. Even in years of severe drought, the springs in Wanquan Mountain never dry up.

Wanquan Mountain got its name from this.

The meeting between Qin Yu and his group was scheduled to take place next to Wanquan Mountain.

Outside the city of Panyang, Liang Hongqiao, the garrison commander of Panyang, led several of her generals to wait outside the city to welcome Qin Yu.

"Report..."

Before long, a scout arrived on horseback with news: "General, Qin Hou and his entourage have already passed Xiaohe Village! Furthermore, Qin Hou has brought two women with him, presumably his concubines..."

Lieutenant General Yang Fengjie was surprised and sighed to himself, "This man is really as lecherous as the legends say? He even brought two concubines with him to the meeting with the Yan people."

The people around him nodded in agreement.

"Hey, you better watch out, handsome!"

Some people even made sarcastic remarks about the deputy general, Liang Hongqiao.

"Get lost!"

Liang Hongqiao glared at Du Fan, who had been mocking her, and said, "He's at least the grandson of the Duke of Wei. Do you think he's the same as a lecherous rooster like you who's never seen a woman before?"

"that is!"

Another person took the opportunity to tease Du Fan, "You old lecher, you'd better stay away from Qin Hou later, don't let him smell your stench."

"Just do your own thing and stop spouting nonsense!"

Yuan Ji turned and glared at the group. "So what if you're lecherous? If you guys had his battle record, I wouldn't say a word if you brought concubines to talks or even into battle!"

Upon hearing Yuan Ji's words, the group burst into dry laughter.

Joking aside, Qin Yu's achievements are undeniable!

This man is someone who fought his way up from the battlefield, not one of those officials' sons who come here to gain prestige.

As they spoke, the sound of rolling hooves came from afar...