13 Message - 4.2 (2/2)

Feng Bing Wen had only stared at the burning paper absent-mindedly as he furrowed his brows and grit his teeth at the thought of what he must do.

The reply he received was very fast and extremely discreet. His subordinate; Wu Qiang had left the night before to send a message to the front lines where his father; Feng Guo Liang was still leading the Chidi Kingdom's army against the enemy troops of the Cangdi Kingdom.

Feng Bing Wen was also supposed to be there alongside his father, fighting since he was the deputy general of the army but when they received information about a possible attack on their family from their intelligence network, Feng Guo Liang immediately sent him back to the capital in secret and accompanied only by a small group.

Barely a had passed and Wu Qiang had already returned back to relay his father's response and despite his frustration, it was still the best that he could have hoped for and was completely within his expectations.

Feng Guo Liang had strict instructions that no one must find out that they were heading back and that people should only find out once the matter was settled and with the arrival of the letter, Feng Bing Wen has another thing that he has to think about.

A plausible reason for his return.

He couldn't use the excuse that his wife was giving birth, that wasn't a good enough excuse for the emperor.

This leaves him with very limited options.

Grimacing, Feng Bing Wen turned around and looked at Wu Qiang who had quietly stood on one side of the room while Feng Bing Wen read the letter.

”Wu Qiang... ” Feng Bing Wen called out.

”Yes General?”

”Did my father say anything else before you left?”

”Commander General ordered me to make sure to remind you to act prudently and make sure that the emperor is not displeased.”

Sighing, Feng Bing Wen could only shake his head and tiredly reply, ”As to be expected...”

Seeing Feng Bing Wen looking so troubled, Wu Qiang couldn't help but sympathize with him.

Even with his own strength, he is undergoing such tragedy when all their family is doing is fighting for their kingdom.

Both him and his father, Feng Guo Liang used their strength to become pillars of support for tee kingdom and while they are out there risking their lives, snakes try to attack them from behind.

As both of them fell silent, Wu Qiang suddenly thought of something that may be able to help.

”General, from what this subordinate has understood, you are worrying about what to tell the emperor as to why you suddenly came back from the front lines, is that right?”

”En.”

”Why not just tell the truth that we received word from one of our intelligence networks that there might be an attack on the capital?”

A glint flashed in Feng Bing Wen's eyes the moment he realized what Wu Qiang was implying and a dangerous smile slowly appeared on his handsome face.

”You are absolutely right. This General would be going to the palace in a while. As for you, stay and take a good rest.”

Without saying anything further, Feng Bing Wen swept out the room leaving Wu Qiang behind as he hurried back to his wife's courtyard.

”Qing Yuan!”

”Here, General.”

”Look after Li Zian and Little Ai. If something happens, go and find Wu Qiang.” Feng Bing Wen ordered as he passed the little bundle in his arms to Qing Yuan's gently after he gave his daughter a kiss on the forehead as Qing Yuan nodded in understanding.

On the other hand, Feng Li Zian shuffled closer to his father before tugging on his sleeve, drawing his attention.

”Father, are you leaving?”

”Zian, my son, don't worry. Father is just going to see the emperor so stay here and be good. Listen to Qing Yuan, okay?”

”Okay... ”

Ruffling his hair, Feng Bing Wen gave his son a tight hug before straightening up and with a meaningful look towards Qing Yuan who immediately nodded, he then left the room as Qing Yuan held onto little Feng Li Zian.

”Young Master, why don't you come accompany and play with the little miss? She's awake right now...”

”Really? Okay, I'll play with Little Ai then... ”

Meanwhile, Feng Bing Wen who just left the estate was already making his way to the palace, along with two trusted guards who wore a similar expression that matched the seriousness on his face.