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Chapter 397 The Only Choice
"You, you mustn't talk nonsense and ruin my reputation!" Lu Zhang became even more furious when Lu Yan mentioned the poem and Gu Lingyun's name. "This is clearly a fabricated charge, trying to pin the blame for your own incompetence on me!"

What partridge calls, what formation disorder? That's utter nonsense, baseless accusations!
Could it be that I possess such supernatural powers that I can make those birds sing whenever they want, or that I can make them obediently shut up whenever I tell them to?!

Furthermore, I have absolutely no connection with the owner of that shoe shop. Stop spouting nonsense, or don't blame me for being impolite!

"You're going to be impolite to me?!" Upon hearing this, Lu Yan was so angry that he laughed, pointed to his own nose, and said, "Then come and be impolite to me this time, and let me see what you're capable of!"
Don't worry, I don't bully the weak. I'll give you a handicap with one hand. Come on!

"Lu Yan!" Lu Qing frowned and interrupted, "Don't spout nonsense. Get to the point. If fighting can solve the problem, then I'll have someone prepare a venue right now so you two can have a proper match!"

Lu Yan snorted: "Brother, does Lu Zhang really think everyone is like him, living a life of luxury in the capital all day, putting on airs and knowing nothing?!"
Lu Zhang, your people certainly don't have the supernatural ability to make birds sing whenever they want.

But you and your people are equally stupid! When deciding on the code, you didn't even consider the surrounding circumstances!
There are no traces of partridges in this area!
There aren't even any partridges, so where did the sound of partridges come from?!

Upon hearing this, Lu Zhang was also dumbfounded. Obviously, he did not know where the partridges were distributed, so when Lu Yan pointed it out earlier, he was thinking that Lu Yan was trying to target him again, but he did not expect there to be such a layer in this.

This left him somewhat at a loss, and he looked past Lu Yan and Lu Qing towards the captain standing at the door behind them.

The captain had already squeezed in and rushed straight to block Lu Zhang's way: "General, you must not be disrespectful to His Highness Prince Yi!"
Whether something is right or wrong, it can be reported to the Emperor for his judgment. Under no circumstances should private punishment be used!
The prince was just taken hostage and is still in shock. He can't take this kind of treatment from you!
Before our border patrol, we brothers were ordered to obey only His Highness Prince Yi. However, once we arrived, the Prince instructed us to prioritize the overall situation, so we have been working diligently to cooperate with everyone and fulfill our duties.

Now, General, you and your men have failed to catch the thief, so you're blaming us and even trying to drag Prince Yi into it.

If this happens, the brothers will become increasingly alienated and suspicious of each other. How can they possibly work together again?!

These words sound quite righteous at first glance, but coming from a mere captain is rather inappropriate.

In particular, the captain addressed Lu Zhang as "Your Highness Prince Yi" as soon as he opened his mouth, but referred to Lu Yan as "General".

Although Lu Yan's subordinates usually called him General, and he himself preferred this title, it was still only for internal use.

To outsiders, he was also a prince, and was also granted the title of Prince Xuan. As Lu Zhang's subordinate, he should have respectfully addressed him as "Your Highness Prince Xuan".

As a result, now that one side is "Your Highness Prince Yi" and the other side is "Great General," the difference in their social standing is starkly highlighted, making Lu Yan's anger somewhat tinged with "insubordination."

Logically speaking, even a lowly captain wouldn't dare to be so disrespectful to Lu Yan, no matter how bold he is.

But now, these words have actually come out of this person's mouth.

Lu Yan was furious upon hearing this. If Lu Qing hadn't been holding him back, he might have already rushed over and attacked the captain. Lu Zhang was already in an awkward position, and now, hearing his captain's words, which seemed to be adding fuel to the fire, he retorted angrily, "Enough! Since we've already damaged our harmony today, there's no possibility of working together amicably from now on. Rather than staying here and being suspected for no reason, we might as well go back and report!"

After saying that, he cupped his hands to Lu Qing and said, "Brother, you are too kind! I only requested to patrol the border. I have done what I was supposed to do and handled what I was supposed to handle properly. I should have returned to the capital to report back."

I stayed behind to help out my brother since he didn't have any manpower, which was already considered an overreach.

Now that I have such a shrewd and capable helper as my third brother, I probably don't need to cause any more trouble. So Lu Zhang led his men and set off for the capital overnight.

After my brother returns to the capital from his travels, I will hold a grand welcome-back dinner for him!

Zhu Yu glanced at Lu Qing, expecting him to say something to mediate between the two sides, but instead he saw Lu Qing calmly nod to Lu Zhang.

"The journey back will be arduous, Your Highness. You must remain vigilant day and night, and proceed with extreme caution." He cupped his hands in greeting to Lu Zhang. "Once I return to the capital, I will invite Your Highness to join me for drinks and conversation."

These words sounded like mere polite formalities, but Lu Zhang looked at him thoughtfully, nodded, and waved to the captain and others beside him: "Pack your bags and prepare to set off!"

"Yes!" His soldiers immediately responded and turned to leave.

The captain protected Lu Zhang, following closely behind. Lu Zhang walked out with a gloomy face and his hands behind his back. Lu Yan was blocked in front of Lu Qing, and at this moment he could only glare at him with his eyes blazing with fire. Judging from his posture, if Lu Qing hadn't been there, he would have wanted to pin this hypocritical Lu Zhang to the ground and beat him hard.

When Lu Zhang walked up to Yan Shu, his gaze fell on her, and he seemed a little uneasy. After a brief moment of hesitation, he walked straight over without stopping.

Zhu Yu saw all of this, but couldn't say anything in front of outsiders, so he could only look at Yan Shu with concern in his eyes.

Yan Shu watched Lu Zhang walk away, then turned to Zhu Yu and smiled, "It seems we must say goodbye here..."

Her voice was very calm, so calm that it carried no emotion whatsoever, and her whole person suddenly became quiet, completely different from the lively and energetic person she had been in the previous period.

"You..." Zhu Yu was reluctant to part with him and wanted to say something to persuade him to stay, but then realized that she had no right to do so.

Yan Shu immediately understood what she meant and smiled at her: "Don't worry, I'll be fine."

For my family's sake, this is my only choice.

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