If I send you to join the army and marry a woman, will you conquer the Empress?

Qin Feng's words stunned both Fuyao and Lu Jiaojiao.

They saw something in Qin Feng's eyes that they had never seen before.

That wasn't the domineering presence of a general, nor the ruthlessness of a tyrant.

Rather, it is a primal and unwavering sense of responsibility that belongs to men.

For the sake of my family, I would go even if it meant facing a million enemies.

Qin Feng ignored everyone's advice.

He knew that saying anything now would be superfluous.

But he was not a reckless person.

Just as Ying Wuji had Zhang Liang's plan, Qin Feng naturally had his own way of getting around it.

He turned around and waved to Li Xuanba and Yue Shan, whose faces were extremely grim.

The two immediately stepped forward.

"General."

Qin Feng lowered his voice and gave them several orders in a very fast pace.

"Yue Shan, immediately muster three thousand elite cavalry from the Southeast Army. Do not take the main road; instead, detour via side paths and head to a place five miles downstream from the Yangtze River crossing. Find a place to hide and do not show yourselves without my signal!"

"Li Xuanba, take all the brothers in the death row camp who can swim, and take the same detour to three miles upstream from the ferry. Find me as many boats as possible, by any means necessary—robbery or theft, whatever it takes—I need to see a fleet of boats within half an hour!"

"Remember, your actions must be swift and secretive! Absolutely do not let Ying Wuji's spies discover them!"

Upon hearing these secret instructions, Li Xuanba and Yue Shan's eyes lit up instantly.

They were right!

How could the commander-in-chief really be so cowardly!

It turns out they had a backup plan all along!

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"Rest assured, Commander!"

Li Xuanba patted his chest and grinned maliciously, "I, Old Li, guarantee that within half an hour, no, within the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, I'll have a fleet of ships brought over for him! Then, at your command, we'll rush over and ram that bastard's ships!"

"This subordinate obeys!"

Yue Shan nodded heavily, his eyes rekindling with fighting spirit.

With everything arranged, Qin Feng felt somewhat at ease.

He turned around and looked at Ying Wuji again, his eyes cold.

"Let's go."

He grabbed Ying Wuji's arm with such force that it felt like an iron clamp, almost crushing Ying Wuji's bones.

"lead the way."

Ying Wuji winced in pain, but a victorious smile appeared on his face.

He knew that Qin Feng had compromised.

No matter what tricks Qin Feng has up his sleeve, once he sets foot on the road to the ferry, the outcome of this game is already decided.

Amidst the complex, frustrated, and angry gazes of tens of thousands of soldiers.

Qin Feng personally escorted Ying Wuji, leading an elite squad of a hundred personal guards, and strode towards the ferry crossing outside the palace that led to death.

……

The ten-mile road leading to the Yangtze River ferry felt endless.

The atmosphere was extremely oppressive.

Qin Feng escorted Ying Wuji at the front, followed by a hundred solemn-looking guards.

Each of them wore an expression that was a mixture of humiliation and anger.

They were the commander-in-chief's most elite personal guards, and should have been a symbol of honor.

But now, they are escorting the culprit who killed countless compatriots, which they consider a great disgrace.

But military orders are absolute, and we have no choice but to obey.

No one spoke along the way, only the heavy footsteps and the scraping of armor could be heard.

Ying Wuji seemed to be enjoying the atmosphere.

He looked at Qin Feng's gloomy face with great interest, and the smile on his lips grew wider and wider.

"General Qin, why put on this mournful expression?"

Ying Wuji's voice rang out lazily, breaking the silence.

"You should be happy. You'll soon be able to see your beautiful wives, won't you?"

Qin Feng ignored him, keeping his eyes fixed ahead, and quickened his pace.

Seeing that he didn't answer, Ying Wuji wasn't angry and continued speaking to himself:

"Speaking of which, the defenses of General Qin's Marquis of Loyalty and Valor's residence are really... incredibly weak."

He smacked his lips, looking as if he was savoring the memory.

"I only sent less than fifty men, and in less than an hour, I quietly took control of the entire Marquis's residence. Your guards are all show and no substance."

Qin Feng paused slightly.

He unconsciously tightened his grip on Ying Wuji's arm.

Ying Wuji groaned in pain, but his smile widened.

This is exactly the effect I wanted.

"And your wives, tsk tsk, they are all stunning beauties."

Ying Wuji continued to provoke him with words, his language becoming increasingly vicious.

"Especially that Madam Bai, mature and charming, full of elegance. And that Shangguan Wan, gentle as water, pitiful and delicate."

"Oh, right, there's also Madam Shangguan Yu, who's pregnant. Even though she's carrying a big belly, her haughty air has a unique charm."

"Shut up!"

Qin Feng roared and slapped Ying Wuji across the face, breaking several of his teeth.

"Aaaaaah!"

Ying Wuji let out a miserable scream, in unbearable pain.

"Ying Wuji, you'd better not test my limits again. Otherwise, I can't guarantee you'll make it to the ferry alive," Qin Feng said through gritted teeth.

"Oh?"

Ying Wuji's face was covered in blood, but he did not stop; instead, he became even more violent.

"What? You want to kill me? Come on!"

He leaned his neck close to Qin Feng's.

"Kill me now! I guarantee that within half an hour, the heads of your three wives will be in boxes and delivered to you!"

"court death!"

Qin Feng's rationality was completely ignited by these words.

He suddenly reached out to strangle Ying Wuji, but stopped in the end.

……

Finally, after endless torment, they saw the shimmering river ahead.

We've arrived at the Yangtze River ferry crossing.

A river breeze blows, carrying a damp mist.

Sure enough, a huge multi-story ship was moored at the ferry dock.

The ship's deck was filled with warriors dressed in black, the Iron Eagle Swordsmen of the Great Qin Dynasty.

They all had cold expressions, their hands on the hilts of their swords, exuding an aura that kept strangers at bay.

Upon seeing Ying Wuji approach, the leading general on the ship immediately knelt on one knee.

"Greetings, Your Highness!"

Get up.

Ying Wuji waved his hand, then turned to look at Qin Feng, his smile full of the air of a victor.

"General Qin, please."

He made a "please" gesture, indicating that Qin Feng should escort him onto the ship.

Qin Feng, expressionless, led him step by step onto the wooden pier leading to the large ship.

The moment Qin Feng stepped onto the pier, he could feel countless subtle gazes fixed on him from all directions.

Ying Wuji's men were hidden in the reeds on the opposite bank and in the dense forest around the ferry crossing.

This place has become a giant prison.

And he was the prey who walked right into the trap.

Ying Wuji, standing beside him, boarded the large ship with a smug look on his face.

The Iron Eagle Swordsmen on the ship breathed a sigh of relief when they saw that their Crown Prince was safe and sound.

Their gazes toward Qin Feng were filled with disdain and mockery.

This so-called God of War of the Great Xia Dynasty is nothing special.

For the sake of a few women, they obediently sent the Crown Prince back.

"General Qin, this stop is fine."

Ying Wuji stood at the bow of the ship, looking down at Qin Feng, who was still standing on the pier.

"Thank you for escorting me. Until we meet again."

After saying that, he gave his subordinates a look, and two Iron Eagle Swordsmen immediately stepped forward and kicked the cable of the pier.

"Splash!"

The pier connecting the dock and the ship broke instantly and fell into the surging river.

The ship slowly left the shore and headed towards the center of the river.

Qin Feng stood at the edge of the dock, watching the multi-story ships getting further and further away, his heart filled with anxiety.

He stared intently at the river surface, at the endless expanse of reeds on the opposite bank.

Wanqing, Wan'er, Xiaoyu...

Where are you?

The ship has already passed the center of the river and is getting closer and closer to the opposite bank.

However, Ying Wuji delayed in issuing the order to release the people.

The soldiers behind Qin Feng also gripped their weapons tightly, their palms sweating with tension.

"General, that bastard isn't thinking of going back on his word, is he?"

One of the guards couldn't help but ask in a low voice.

Finally, when the bow of the ship was almost touching the shallows on the opposite shore, Qin Feng's patience ran out.

He suddenly drew up his dantian energy and channeled all his internal strength.

"Ying Wuji!"

The sound was like rolling thunder, exploding across the wide river and causing ripples to spread across the water.

"If I don't see him within three breaths!"

"Today, neither you nor anyone on your boat will survive!"