The Eldest Daughter of a Rural Family

Marquis Yongchang, Luo Zhen, felt that, after all, he was also a Hereditary Marquis. If he were to go on an expedition, even if he was not on par with Pei Hansan and Mo Heng, he was still someone who led troops. As long as he recaptured a city, he would have tangible military exploits to his name. Now, seeing Pei Hansan, he wanted to establish good relations first, "General Pei! I’ve heard that the Rong Clan wants to talk peace, but with a General like you here, how dare they occupy our Great Chu’s cities and yet still have the audacity to discuss peace! They truly think my Great Chu has no competent people!"

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"Indeed, they are bullying us!" Pei Qin nodded.

"My Great Chu’s soldiers are brimming with valor, skilled in warfare, and General Pei’s righteousness reaches the clouds; you will surely make them come without returning! I, as Marquis, also want to join the General in battle to slay the enemy and exalt our national prestige!" With the matter not yet settled, Luo Zhen couldn’t spell it out to him, but with such an overture, he believed that when the imperial decree came down, Pei Hansan would also surely show him some favor.

Pei Qin looked at him with a smile and said, "Marquis Yongchang’s ambitions are grand, but I fear domestic entanglements will trip you up."

Luo Zhen, puzzled, thought she was implying he could not bear to leave his wives and children behind and burst into laughter, "I, as Marquis..."

Pei Qin had already turned her head, no longer listening to him, and walked straight towards the great hall.

Luo Zhen, momentarily stunned and feeling awkward, halted his speech, sensing that his incoming colleagues were looking at him with strange expressions. He felt embarrassed, took a deep breath, and stepped forward.

"To court—"