After being demoted, my 300,000-strong army trampled the imperial city!

Wow, it really is Dean Qin!

"Yes, just like the legends say, she's so heroic and beautiful."

"Truly worthy of being the female war goddess of our northern frontier."

The students discussed it, making no attempt to hide their admiration for Qin Liangyu, while showing only awe towards Butcher Chen and his ilk.

Chen Futu was deeply moved by this. Among his fierce generals, Qin Liangyu was not the most powerful, but her reputation and military achievements were undoubtedly the highest. Moreover, she had such prestige, and Chen Futu was genuinely happy for her.

For the rest of the time, Chen Futu stayed at the military academy to watch Qin Liangyu give them lessons.

Qin Liangyu's posture during class was captivating; she was both beautiful and dashing. No one else was qualified to be the Crown Prince's consort.

"Your Highness, as you instructed, the Ministry of Commerce has launched a new type of fabric, and fabric merchants have all lowered their prices accordingly."

Suddenly, someone from the Ministry of Commerce came to report the news.

Chen Futu's smile turned cold. "A bunch of ignorant fools. Keep lowering the price, lower it to cost, force them to buy. Sell them as much as you have, and let's see if they can handle it."

Cloth is a matter of vital importance to people's livelihood. Although Zhang Shouren's cronies were dealt a blow last time, some unscrupulous merchants still intend to control the cloth trade in northern Xinjiang.

Chen Futu would never tolerate it.

His new textile machines, raw materials, and technology were unmatched by those merchants, and the cost of producing high-quality silk fabrics was even lower.

Once those merchants have bought up this batch of cloth, we'll make them pay back even their underwear!

Before they knew it, it was noon. Chen Futu and Qin Liangyu were having lunch when Zhang Liang suddenly sent someone to deliver a message.

Chen Futu was overjoyed upon seeing the letter.

"As expected of a master strategist, this framing was too insidious and almost killed Liu Longyue."

Chen Futu gave the letter to Qin Liangyu.

Qin Liangyu exclaimed in surprise, "The strategist actually succeeded! He lured and killed a prince under the guise of Liu Longyue. Liu Longyue is being hunted down throughout the city. The strategist has also sent people to spread the word about this. Beiwu and Daqian are sworn enemies. I can't predict that it won't be long before the two sides go to war."

"Fight, fight, fight until you're all bloodied and battered."

Chen Futu knew that Zhang Liang would succeed, but Liu Longyue was slow to realize it and would probably try to kill Zhang Liang.

"Should I go and meet him?" Qin Liangyu asked, somewhat worried about Zhang Liang's safety.

Chen Futu shook his head and said, "That guy shouldn't die. He's so clever. When he was scheming against Liu Longyue, he must have planned his escape route. But after Liu Longyue escapes back to Beiwu, she will definitely hold me responsible for this."

Qin Liangyu almost lost her composure upon hearing this, "Speaking of which, Liu Longyue is nominally your Crown Princess, wouldn't you... "

"Too vulgar?"

"The general will not dare."

"It doesn't matter, let her scold me however she wants, why would I be afraid of a little woman like her."

If they weren't so far apart, Chen Futu really wanted to see Liu Longyue's expression, imagining that the First Princess of Beiwu must have looked quite comical.

Besides, the old emperor of the Great Qian Dynasty now hates her to the bone, and she probably doesn't have the time to settle scores with the Northern Frontier.

Chen Futu was overjoyed upon receiving the good news and wanted to invite Qin Liangyu to go horseback riding and hunting.

Qin Liangyu immediately became alert and shook her head vigorously, saying, "This humble general will not go."

Chen Futu was speechless with embarrassment.

Presumably, she realized that Zhao Xier had been defiled when she left Xi Zhao Ranch, so she knew everything and would never follow in Zhao Xier's footsteps.

Chen Futu said, embarrassed, "In your heart, am I such a shameless person?"

"I have other matters to attend to, please excuse me."

Qin Liangyu nearly fled in panic, while Chen Futu was filled with hatred but helpless.

It seems difficult to make her change in a short time; we'll need to find more opportunities to spend time together in the future.

Over the next few days, Chen Futu patiently waited for Zhang Liang's return. In the afternoon, Dian Wei brought a message: "My lord, the strategist is being hunted down and is currently trapped in a village. He has sent someone to request reinforcements."

Who is hunting him down?

"Princess Liu Longyue of Beiwu".

"Quickly prepare the horses, I will personally go to meet you."

The old emperor of the Great Qian Dynasty was unaware of the inside story, but Liu Longyue definitely realized that if Zhang Liang were caught by her, he would probably be skinned alive and have his tendons pulled out.

In the afternoon, Chen Futu, along with Dian Wei, Qin Liangyu, and Consort Ge, and several dozen riders, left Longcheng and headed south.

A day later, dozens of riders galloped across the Xuan River. Zhang Liang was in front, and Liu Longyue and her guards were chasing after them.

Qin Liangyu spoke softly, "Didn't the young master say that the strategist would return safely?"

"Pretty much. Once we cross the Xuan River, we'll reach the Northern Frontier. Even if we don't come to meet him, Liu Longyue won't be able to catch him."

After saying this, Chen Futu led his men to greet them.

Zhang Liang shouted from afar, "Your Highness, save me—"

"Old Zhang, it's been a few days, and you've gotten so bloated." Chen Futu patted Zhang Liang on the shoulder with a mischievous grin.

Zhang Liang rolled his eyes resentfully, then wiped the dust off his face. "Don't even mention it. That princess was quite clever. She arranged for people to march straight in and ambush me on my way back. Then she offered a high reward for my whereabouts, and I actually managed to be forced out by her."

"Strategist, please rest. I'll take care of things here."

Chen Futu personally urged his horse forward to face the pursuing Northern Wu troops.

At the forefront stood a beautiful young woman in white. She wore a round hat and a veil, and her face was also covered by a light veil, through which one could vaguely see a white fox face and a pair of eyes filled with murderous intent.

"Is the visitor Liu Longyue?" Chen Futu asked casually.

The other party reined in his horse and stopped, looking over from ten meters away.

Suddenly, Liu Longyue awoke with a start and exclaimed, "Are you the heir of the Prince of Zhenbei?"

"That's right, you're my cheap wife?"

"Shameless scoundrel, what nonsense are you spouting!"

Liu Longyue was furious.

One Zhang Liang left and another came, and Chen Futu was the culprit who ruined her reputation!

Chen Futu sneered: "Madam, you seem to be hostile towards me, which is really wrong. Have you forgotten that it was you who conspired with the dog emperor to frame me with fabricated charges? This is your own fault, and you can't blame me."

"So Your Highness plotted to harm me? I even wanted to cooperate with you, but who would have thought Your Highness would be so despicable."

Liu Longyue wanted to grind her teeth to powder.

According to Zhang Liang's plan, she needed to do something in the capital as a pledge of allegiance to show her sincerity. However, Zhang Liang did not reveal the news of their meeting at all. Instead, he used her name to plot a murder and killed a prince, making her look bad both ways. If Bei Wu had not deployed and planted spies in the capital in advance, she probably would not have been able to escape the capital!

This is a calculated scheme that involves getting involved personally; it's utterly despicable!

Chen Futu mocked, "It's all your fault for being too stupid. My strategist just beckoned you and you took the bait. From this day forward, there is no possibility of an alliance between Beiwu and Daqian."

"Shut up! You and Zhang Liang are both scoundrels, and today I will kill you both!"

Liu Longyue seemed furious, completely forgetting that Chen Futu had a fierce general following him, and even drew her sword, ready to fight.

Chen Futu smiled at Qin Liangyu and said, "Go, General Qin, and teach this Princess Beiwu what manners are."