96: Chapter 0096 Human Nature

Lin Xiao and Xiao Qingxuan were stunned for a moment, then looked at Mu Wanying.

Mu Wanying was also bewildered. "After my Mu Family's home was seized, there shouldn't be any relatives left in the capital."

"That person said he's from the Mu Family Army, named Qi... Qi Wenjun?"

"What?"

Mu Wanying stood up. "Did he really say that?"

"Wanying, who is Qi Wenjun?" Xiao Qingxuan asked.

"He's one of my father's adopted sons. My father had seven adopted sons in total; General Wu Jinzhe is the second, and Qi Wenjun is the fourth!"

Mu Wanying said joyfully, "Husband, if it's really Qi Wenjun coming to join us, he's a fierce general."

"Then let him in." Lin Xiao planned to see for himself.

Before long, a tall man wearing a coarse grey robe with a saber on his back walked in, looking travel-worn.

"Eldest Miss! Is it really you!?"

Although Qi Wenjun had a delicate name, his appearance was rugged, with thick eyebrows and tiger-like eyes.

Seeing Mu Wanying, he immediately knelt on one knee and cupped his fists.

"This general has finally found you!"

"Please, get up!"

Mu Wanying raised her hand, her expression also very agitated; after all, this was a reunion after a long separation following the family's catastrophe.

"Wenjun, where have you come from? Why hasn't there been any news of you these past two years?"

Qi Wenjun had a bitter look on his face. "Ever since my adoptive father met with disaster, I've been pursued by the Imperial Court. I only dared to come out once the Edict to Reduce Fiefdoms was issued and the various princes rebelled."

"I was passing through the Northern Borders recently and heard the Mu Family Army had reappeared, so I sought it out... I didn't expect to actually see the Eldest Miss!"

Mu Wanying wiped the corner of her eye. "You must have suffered a lot to survive. It's been hard on you."

"It wasn't hard!"

Qi Wenjun knelt again and said earnestly, "Eldest Miss, let me return to the Mu Family Army! I want to avenge my adoptive father! Kill the dog emperor!!"

Mu Wanying didn't agree immediately, but instead looked at Lin Xiao.

Although he was General Mu Tiexin's adopted son, the Mu Family Army now swore fealty to her own man.

Mu Wanying knew very well that without Lin Xiao, the Mu Family Army would still be mountain bandits. Therefore, the appointment and removal of generals was up to Lin Xiao!

"Husband... what do you think..."

Lin Xiao smiled. "Since he's General Mu's adopted son, there's naturally no problem if he wants to return to the Mu Family Army."

"However... the great battle has just ended. It's better to let General Qi rest for two days before making arrangements."

Mu Wanying nodded. "Husband is right. The Zhenbei Army is not the Mu Family Army, after all. Wenjun has just arrived and needs to adapt first."

"Eldest Miss, I've been in the military camp since I was thirteen. Why would I need to adapt? Even if you make me start as a common soldier, I'll have no complaints!"

Qi Wenjun was anxious, his face full of expectation.

"Wenjun, my husband is the General of Zhenbei. If you want a post here, you must follow his military orders!"

Mu Wanying frowned. "If you don't even understand this, how can I feel at ease leaving you in the army?"

Hearing this, Qi Wenjun hurriedly bowed to Lin Xiao. "This general knows his mistake. I ask General Lin to forgive me!"

"It's fine. You've just arrived. General Qi, go and rest. I'll have the butler arrange a courtyard for you."

The Old Butler quickly led Qi Wenjun away.

Once the man had left, Lin Xiao looked at Xiao Qingxuan, who had remained silent from beginning to end.

"Wife, you seemed to be thinking about something just now. Can you tell me?"

Being seen through, Xiao Qingxuan was somewhat embarrassed. She looked at Mu Wanying, hesitating to speak.

"Qing'er, just say what's on your mind. We sisters have a life-and-death bond now. Besides... you are the mistress of the house!" Mu Wanying teased.

Xiao Qingxuan gave a relieved smile and nodded. "Then I'll speak the truth... I think this General Qi is a bit problematic."

"What makes you say that?"

Xiao Qingxuan said slowly, "Given my husband's current prestige in the Northern Borders, why would he choose to ask Wanying to take him in while ignoring my husband?"

"As a general who leads troops, could it be that he can't see who calls the shots in the Zhenbei Army?"

"Is it possible that he doesn't want to deal with my husband too much, fearing my husband might ask him things he can't answer?"

"Furthermore... he didn't come earlier or later, yet he arrives just as we've won a Great Victory."

"Of course, it could be a coincidence, but... I always feel like he's hiding something."

After hearing this, Mu Wanying clearly also felt something was fishy and frowned in silence.

Lin Xiao couldn't help but marvel. As expected of a woman with two 'Legendary' traits; she was truly sharp...

[Qi Wenjun, 28 years old, adopted son of Mu Tiexin, Deputy Commander of the Prince Bai Army Secret Guards, Aptitude: mystic grade]

[Traits: Imperial Fugitive, Spy, General]

Lin Xiao had used the Eye of God to see through the other's disguise early on.

But Xiao Qingxuan had truly relied on observation and analysis.

"My wife has a point, but since he is General Mu's adopted son, we should still be cautious."

Lin Xiao smiled. "Let's observe him for two days before making a decision."

Once Lin Xiao said this, the two women had no objections.

For the entire day, Lin Xiao was busy inspecting the city and issuing various orders.

The city walls had been damaged in many places during this great battle.

Lin Xiao ordered Old Yu to take the craftsmen and begin firing Cement to reinforce the walls comprehensively while the Northern Barbarians wouldn't attack during the winter.

The defensive effect of stones bonded with Cement would be greatly improved.

Xiao Qingxuan, on the other hand, ran to nearby counties and villages to organize the Militia and farmers to plant all the Winter Wheat as soon as possible.

Mu Wanying was busy handling the army's pensions and burials, also incredibly occupied.

Thanks to the two women being able to help, Lin Xiao was free in the evening.

Night fell.

Lin Xiao arrived at a private room on the third floor of the Baiyu Pavilion.

Su Wansha had known he was coming and had prepared a table of fine wine and good food.

Unlike her usual cross-dressing as a man, the woman wore a bright yellow gown, her skin like ice and bones like jade, looking elegant and ethereal.

If it weren't for the charcoal fires, one would worry if she would freeze.

"Congratulations to General Lin on your triumphant victory. This humble woman is here to celebrate the General's success!"

Su Wansha picked up the wine pot, poured two cups, and raised one to Lin Xiao with a charming smile.

Lin Xiao was not polite at all, stepping forward and wrapping an arm around the woman's slender waist.

"I want you to feed me..."

Su Wansha gave a soft cry, her face flushing peach-red as she slowly picked up the wine cup.

Lin Xiao shook his head, pulled her down to sit, and had her sit on his lap.

"Use your mouth."

Su Wansha was incredibly shy and said coquettishly, "General Lin, do you take me for a girl from a brothel?"

"I've never been to a brothel, and no woman has ever used her mouth to feed me wine."

Lin Xiao grinned temptingly. "You don't want to be the first?"

The first?

Did Xiao Qingxuan and Mu Wanying... not have this opportunity?

Su Wansha instantly plucked up her courage, took a mouthful, and leaned in, her heart feeling as if it were about to leap out...

Seeing this, Lin Xiao pressed the back of her head, giving her a hand!

"Mmm!..."

The nectar was passed secretly; the wine didn't intoxicate, but the person did!

After a few cups, Su Wansha's whole body went limp, almost turning into water and merging into Lin Xiao's body.

"You bad man... you were away for a month, do you know how much I worried? You bully me as soon as you get back."

"It can't be helped. Prince Bai and the barbarians all want me dead."

Lin Xiao held the boneless beauty, eating and drinking, enjoying a leisurely time.

To say the greatest pleasure of transmigrating to this world was being able to enjoy stunning beauties.

Food and sex are basic human nature.

"I know you're meant for great things. I just hate that I can't help with anything..." Su Wansha said with resentment and self-reproach.

"Who says you can't help?"

Lin Xiao smiled. "I came here tonight because there's something I need your help with, something that would be inconvenient for my wife or Wanying."