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Chapter 215: 171 Finally Back_2

The soldiers from North City who were still in Tianguang City had been handpicked by Lu Chen himself. These soldiers were highly loyal and would not easily betray North City.

On the surface, they were assisting Lin Xiuming in defending Tianguang City, but in reality, their role was to surveil the imperial army of twenty thousand troops.

Of course, their most important function was to coordinate with those soldiers from North City who were impersonating the Barbarian Tribe.

The soldiers who came to the outskirts of Tianguang City daily to curse were actually troops from Great Sum. Since the war had ended and there was nothing to do in the winter, Lu Chen arranged for Mu Changtian, his son, and Xiao Pengthian to occasionally harass the imperial army in Tianguang City, creating the illusion that the North Fre King was not yet dead.

Meanwhile.

Yan County.

Riding on horseback and looking at the north gate of Yan County, Lu Chen sighed to himself, “I am finally back.”

The heavy snow had blocked the roads, and what should have been a journey of just a few days took Lu Chen and the North City soldiers half a month to complete.

Lu Chen no longer felt like cursing the North Fre King, who was already dead by then.

At that moment, Lu Chen couldn’t help but think that if all the Barbarian Tribes were as foolish as the North Fre King, controlling the tribes in the North Land in the future would be much easier.

Just as Lu Chen was lost in thought, Qin Yushan and Li Rui led the officials of Yan County to the city gate to welcome him.

“Welcomeback, Prince, in triumph!”

Although they told the outside world that the Heavy Cavalry of North City had been destroyed, most of Lu Chen’s people knew that the Black Cavalry had encountered no harm; they had achieved a great victory in North City without any casualties.

Coming back to his senses, Lu Chen rode swiftly to the city gate, and while riding, he asked Qin Yushan beside him, “Commander Qin, has anything significant happened in Yan County these past few days?”

Qin Yushan followed beside Lu Chen’s horse and reported on the status of Yan County.

“Nothing significant has happened in Yan County recently, Prince,” replied Qin Yushan.

“However, there is some information that I didn’t send to Tianguang City in time. I’ll report it to you first.”

“Recently, a number of merchants from Great Wu have appeared in Yan County, and there has also been a notable increase in the disciples from the Mysterious Moon Palace.”

Because the heavy snow had blocked the roads, it took time for the reports from the Brocade Guard to reach Tianguang City, so Lu Chen was unaware if anything had transpired in Yan County in the last few days.

Riding slowly forward, he listened to Qin Yushan’s briefing.

By the time Lu Chen reached the entrance of the Prince’s Mansion, Qin Yushan had nearly finished reporting his information. Lu Chen glanced at his wives waiting at the mansion’s entrance and slightly turned his head to Qin Yushan, saying, “Commander Qin, go attend to your duties.”

“Yes, Prince, I shall take my leave,” responded Qin Yushan.

Once Qin Yushan had left, Lu Chen immediately dismounted and walked towards the entrance of the mansion.

Mu Zixuan immediately led Lu Chen’s women forward, with herself, Xiaozhou, and Dazhou throwing themselves into Lu Chen’s arms.

“Prince, you’re finally back. We’ve been very worried about you ever since we heard about the demise of the Black Cavalry,” said Mu Zixuan.

Feeling the gentle jade fragrance of the women in his embrace, Lu Chen smiled slightly, soothingly patting the backs of the three beauties as he spoke, “My ladies, rest assured, I am fine.”

At that moment, Lu Chen’s gaze fell on Lin Wanyun, who was standing at a distance. Although her eyes were fixed on him, as if scheming something, she appeared hesitant to approach.

After hearing Qin Yushan’s report, Lu Chen had guessed what the Mysterious Moon Palace was planning next.

The Mysterious Moon Palace saw the annihilation of the Black Cavalry as an opportunity, a chance to get closer to the North Prince Mansion. It seemed it wouldn’t be long before they would seek to negotiate a partnership with him.

His gaze swept past Lin Wanyun and then settled on Chu Yuqin. Chu Yuqin looked at him worryingly; clearly, she wanted to come closer and inquire about his well-being, but with Chu Qingli standing near her sister, Chu Yuqin didn’t dare to come too close to avoid her sister’s misgivings.

Seeing the women gathered in front of him, Chu Yuqin felt a hollow sensation inside.

In her mind, memories of the times they had spent together in the Capital City resurfaced. Back then in the Capital City, there weren’t so many women around Lu Chen.

Every time Lu Chen returned from outside, it was she alone who would warmly greet and care for him.

Times had changed. Now, Lu Chen had grown up, made a family, surrounded by many wives and concubines, and she, who had always been by his side, had become an outsider, unable to approach him.

As she thought of this, Chu Yuqin felt overwhelmed with melancholy.

Then, Lu Chen’s gaze moved from Chu Yuqin back to Yelv Nanyan and Xiao Wenyao.

While Yelv Nanyan and Xiao Wenyao had also come forward, they seemed somewhat hesitant and just stood beside Mu Zixuan and the others, not as bold as Mu Zixuan, Xiaozhou, and Dazhou who had thrown themselves directly into Lu Chen’s embrace.

Having recently married into the Prince’s Mansion, although their affection for Lu Chen was already profound, they refrained from rushing forward out of respect for Mu Zixuan and the others, to avoid any impression of competing for favor. Aware of their own status, they restrained their inner impulses.

Gazing at Lu Chen’s handsome face, Yelv Nanyan smiled slightly. Upon hearing of the destruction of the Black Cavalry, she had feared for the safety of North City. But in the end, nothing came to pass.