Chapter 427 - 424: Creation_1
Sima Ping’s father had specifically instructed him before he left. He was to stick closely to Lu Yuanpeng, because Prime Minister Lu would surely have people secretly protecting Lu Yuanpeng, and Sima Ping could benefit from this protection.
Besides, Sima Ping was truly worried about letting Lu Yuanpeng go to the Northern Frontier battlefield alone.
In Dadu City, Sima Ping appeared to be on good terms with everyone, but in truth, the only person he actually considered a friend was the seemingly gullible and not very smart Lu Yuanpeng. He did not want to lose this friend.
The journey to the Northern Frontier battlefield was long. If Sima Ping did not accompany him, Lu Yuanpeng might be sold off, and he wouldn’t even know.
With this in mind, Sima Ping took his clothes to change behind a tree, shedding his graceful young gentleman’s appearance.
Lu Yuanpeng, looking at Sima Ping, who was now just as filthy as himself, covered his mouth and laughed secretly.
Seeing that his horse and bundle were gone, and only a sword was left in Lu Yuanpeng’s arms, Sima Ping frowned and asked, "Where are my horse and bundle?"
"Oh, I saw two beggars and gave them away!"
Sima Ping took a deep breath and closed his eyes to calm the anger rising within him. "Yuanpeng... that bundle had our travel money! Five hundred taels..."
Lu Yuanpeng was startled, then cleared his throat and said, "Hey! We’re going to the military camp, marching with the troops. Can they really let us starve to death? You clearly have no intention to enlist. You say we’re dressed as commoners going to the military camp, and it’s appropriate to carry five hundred taels of silver? No experience! Let’s go..."