The Marquise: I Earn My Own Worship

General Han was waiting anxiously. The time that used to pass quickly seemed to pass for an eternity today.

He looked at it several times in a row, and finally started eating it with the slightly hard noodles.

After taking a bite, he felt that what he had eaten in the past was too bland.

"How is it? Really good, isn't it?"

General Han nodded and ate it all in one go.

Both of them were a little full, so they decided to go out for a walk to help digest the food.

"The army will camp here for one night today, and the journey will probably take another three days."

General Han reported to General Luo, and the two walked to the riverside. There were fewer people here, with only a few scattered soldiers taking a bath not far away.

"Han Fei, are you ready for your return to Beijing?"

General Luo squinted his eyes and looked at the river surface. Although the river surface seemed calm, the waves were already surging inside.

General Han had some guesses and bowed respectfully.

"Please enlighten me, General."

General Luo sighed, with a hint of sadness on his face.

Compared to the intrigues and deceit in the capital, he prefers the unrestrained and uninhibited life in the frontier.

He still has a wife, children and elderly relatives in the capital, so he must go back.

This time when I return to the capital, I will probably stay there, but I still need someone to guard the border, and this person...

"The princes are all grown up, and His Majesty is also old. The military officers returning to the capital to receive titles will surely become targets for them to win over. General Han, do you have anyone in mind?"

When Han Fei heard the title of General Luo, he thought it was a test for him.

He and General Luo had a very good private relationship. Except for official matters, he usually called him by his full name in private.

"General Han will only be loyal to the Emperor."

There is only one emperor, but three princes. It can be said that Han Fei's answer was a bit vague.

General Luo didn't look at him, but talked about something else.

"We need a general to guard the border. The other two generals are old and it would be best if they stayed in the capital to retire. As for me, I am old too, and my wife and children are all in the capital. Unless there is a war, I don't want to leave the capital again."

The three generals are all staying in the capital, so who will go to close the gate and guard it?

It turned out that General Feng, who was guarding the gate, had died in battle long ago, and the border was now guarded by the general of the Beiwu Army.

Han Fei was a little excited.

General Luo placed his hand on his shoulder. "With the new king undecided, the capital is not a place to stay for long. You and I are close friends, so I'll share some things with you. The decision is up to you."

Become the right-hand man of the future new king, or stay away from the capital and become the general of the future emperor.

Han Fei had no background or power. Many years ago, he relied on Lord Luo's appreciation to become his adjutant, and he was even taken with him on the expedition later.

Bravery and wisdom are his hallmarks. Han Fei did not disappoint Lord Luo's expectations and has come this far relying on his military merits.

"Han Fei will follow Uncle's instructions."

General Luo laughed heartily, "Han Fei."

He is His Majesty's man, so naturally he doesn't want anyone to take sides in advance.

Han Fei is his favored successor, so he must not have anything to do with those forces at this time.

After walking for a while, they saw a group of people grilling fish by the river. It was the boy named Duan whom they had discussed during the day.

"Is it him? Let's go and grab some good food."

Seeing that General Luo had already walked forward, Han Fei followed him.

"What delicious food are you making again, kid?"

General Luo walked up to him and spoke loudly.

Kang Ge'er was coating the fish in his hand with his secret spices when he looked up and saw that it was his uncle.

"Uncle, why are you here? It's not good if someone sees us."

Kang Ge'er seldom spent time with Uncle Luo in the frontier, except when Aunt Luo would sometimes send things over on their cart.

Sometimes he would have someone deliver it, and if he happened to be on his way, he would take it there.

In front of outsiders, they always avoid each other and rarely show any intention of getting close to others.

"We're going back to Beijing soon, what are you afraid of? I've been craving your cooking skills for a long time. Bake some for me."

Kang Ge'er had poor food when he arrived at the border, so he learned some cooking skills, mainly relying on the spices sent from home.

They are all prepared well, he only needs to add a little of one thing to make it delicious.

"Just right, I caught a lot today, enough for you to eat."

Han Fei was surprised to see how familiar the two were with each other.

"Oh, I forgot to introduce you. This is my subordinate and confidant, General Han Feihan."

Kang Ge'er stood up and bowed.

"I'm here to meet General Han. Please forgive me for any impoliteness."

Han Fei raised his hand and said, "No need to be so polite. I don't know your name yet."

After Kang Ge'er stood up, General Luo introduced him, "This is Duan Chengkang, the eldest son of the Duan Bo family in the capital. He is a family friend of mine. He usually calls me his uncle."

Capital, Duan Bo's Mansion?

Han Fei was from the capital, so he had naturally heard many rumors about Duan Bo's mansion, and he had also heard of "Duan Ba ​​Wang", the tyrant of the capital.

Now, the boy in front of him with scars on his face, who was respectful, polite and humble, turned out to be the legendary unlearned son of the Duan family.

Han Fei bowed and said, "Seeing you today, I've learned that hearing about you is worse than seeing you in person. Duan Ba ​​Wang, whom others call unlearned and unskilled, is actually the elusive hero Duan, known for his uncanny knowledge of the borderlands. I haven't had the chance to thank you before. If it weren't for the news you brought back, who knows how many more casualties the Chu soldiers would have suffered."

Kang Ge'er flipped the grilled fish in his hand and said, "General Han, you're polite, but have you ever heard of my name?"

"I'm originally from the capital, and I've heard some rumors."

"I don't know who in the capital spread such a rumor all day long. Such a good child has become an unforgivable person in their mouths."

Uncle Luo was somewhat indignant, and Kang Ge blinked twice guiltily. He wanted to say that the previous rumors were actually true.

But considering his current good reputation, I will not say anything.

"In the neighborhood, some families teach their children by saying if they don't behave, they'll take them to Duan Bawang and have him beat them up."

“Hahahahahahahaha.”

As soon as Master Luo finished speaking, Old Xuan started to laugh so hard that he fell over.

It was the first time that Kang Ge'er heard someone say this. He didn't expect that his reputation in the capital had reached such a level.

However, Kang Ge'er thought it was not bad, and even looked at Master Xuan with some pride.

It seems to mean, look how powerful I am.

The others were also at a loss whether to laugh or cry.

"So, Han Fei said that one cannot just listen to what others say about things; one must see with one's own eyes to discern them."

"Han Fei has learned something from you."

Han Fei watched General Luo and Duan Chengkang interacting with each other, and thought that they had little interaction on weekdays. He thought that this must be done on purpose to avoid gossip.