Frontier Hero: From Receiving a Convicted Woman to Becoming an Emperor for All Time

Shen Chuxiao was seriously injured this time.

The doctor came to see him twice, shaking his head each time he left. According to him, it takes a hundred days to recover from a broken bone, but Shen Chuxiao's injury wasn't just a broken bone; he was practically torn apart and then pieced back together. He'd need at least a year and a half to recover, during which time he wouldn't be able to mount a horse or wield a sword, and he'd need help even to turn over.

Wang Yilu sat on the edge of the bed, looking at the strips of cloth wrapped around his body, her eyes reddening again and again, her lips pursed repeatedly, but she couldn't hold back her tears in the end.

"My lord, perhaps we shouldn't go to the military camp during this time..."

Shen Chuxiao leaned against the pillow, his face still pale, but his spirits were not bad.

"Not going to the military? Then where am I supposed to go? Stay home and make soap with you?"

Wang Yilu blushed, speechless. "I'm talking to you about something serious."

"I know."

Shen Chuxiao reached out and pinched her cheek. "I won't die. The King of Hell said I haven't given birth to a son yet, so he told me to come back and make a baby with you quickly."

"I'll hit you, stop being so cheeky."

Wang Yilu blushed even more and turned her back to him.

Shen Chuxiao was secretly amused to see the tips of her ears turn bright red. However, he laughed too hard, which aggravated his wound, causing him to wince and hiss in pain for quite some time.

Wang Yilu turned around when she heard the noise. She was both angry and heartbroken. She wanted to scold him, but after opening her mouth, she didn't say anything.

Just then, footsteps sounded outside the door, the curtain was lifted, and Lin Shang strode in.

Upon seeing Shen Chuxiao bound hand and foot, he was first taken aback, then couldn't help but burst out laughing.

"Hey, my dear Colonel Shen, were you beaten to a pulp by those barbarians? Or were you chopped up as firewood?"

Shen Chuxiao rolled her eyes at him: "Lieutenant Lin, oh no, Lieutenant General Lin, are you laughing at me?"

Lin Shang casually sat down on the stool, poured himself a bowl of water, and took a swig: "How could I dare laugh at you? You're the general's favorite now."

Shen Chuxiao glared at him.

Seeing that the two were about to discuss serious matters, Wang Yilu quietly put away the medicine bowl and said softly, "You two talk, I'll go brew the medicine."

Seeing Wang Yilu leave,

Lin Shang then stopped smiling.

He peered forward and said, "Zhou Tieying and the Protectorate General's hundred-plus elite cavalry have all been wiped out, and Han Shi'an also died on our territory. What do you think the Military Governor will do?"

"Who cares what he does?" Shen Chuxiao said lazily.

"Since the general dared to order the killings, he has nothing to fear from retribution later. If he does seek revenge, that's his business, not ours."

Lin Shang thought about it and agreed that it made sense.

Then, changing the subject, he said, "No matter how much trouble we cause here, it's only within a radius of three hundred li. But something big has happened in Lingzhou."

Shen Chuxiao raised his eyelids slightly: "What's the big deal?"

"The military governor of Lingzhou was impeached by someone for harboring rebellious intentions. The court summoned him to the capital, stripped him of his military power on the spot, and imprisoned him."

Shen Chuxiao raised an eyebrow but remained silent.

Lin Shang's expression was strange, as if he had thought of something, and he continued, "Then the new military governor went to take over, and guess what? He was assassinated on his way to his post. It's said that his head was never found. It was terrible. The court was furious, and the emperor ordered a thorough investigation, implicating nine generations of his family."

Shen Chuxiao narrowed his eyes: "What does this have to do with us?"

"Don't you know that Lingzhou and Yizhou border each other?"

Lin Shang looked at him and then remembered that this Commander Shen had only risen to power not long ago and used to be a villager. So he patiently explained, "Our military governor was close to the one who was assassinated. There are rumors in Lingzhou in the east that they want to settle accounts with him, saying that he was the one who impeached him."

Shen Chuxiao didn't reply, but his eyes slowly brightened.

This Great Jing is in chaos.

But chaos is what matters.

Turbulent times breed heroes; the more chaotic the situation, the greater their opportunities.

Lin Shang looked into his bright eyes and couldn't help but feel a chill run down his spine.

Who is this killing god planning to attack now?

Just as I was about to say something more, a cough, neither too loud nor too soft, came from outside the door.

The curtain was lifted, and Lu Chenzhou walked in.

She was dressed in a black, close-fitting outfit, with a sword at her waist and her hair tied up high, looking much the same as she did in the military tent. Only, there was an inexplicable coldness between her brows.

Shen Chuxiao tried to get up, but she stopped him by raising her hand.

"Lie down."

Lu Chenzhou walked to the bedside, looked down at the bandages on his body, and frowned slightly: "You're injured like this and you're still acting tough. Do you really not consider yourself human?"

"It was worth it for the general."

Lin Shang got goosebumps listening to this.

I'm too embarrassed to point it out to you.

Shen Chuxiao grinned, which aggravated his wound, causing his lips to twitch in pain, but he stubbornly remained silent.

Looking at his stubborn expression, Lu Chenzhou's lips twitched as if he wanted to laugh, but he quickly suppressed it and resumed his aloof expression.

She did indeed like generals like Shen Chuxiao.

They don't play by the rules or follow conventional methods. When used effectively, this type of person can often achieve unexpected results.

She pulled an official document from her sleeve and threw it in front of Shen Chuxiao.

"The military governor issued a military order that all generals within Yizhou must report to Shuofang Road within three days for a meeting."

Shen Chuxiao glanced at it, then frowned: "Won't there be a problem?"

"I am not afraid of the governor."

Lu Chenzhou turned and walked to the window, his back to him, his voice calm, "But someone from Lingzhou has also come. I need to go see that person."

"Is it related to the imprisonment of the military governor of Lingzhou?"

Lu Chenzhou turned his head to look at him, a smirk playing on his lips: "You're certainly well-informed."

Lin Shang touched his nose and didn't dare to say a word.

"I'll take Lin Shang and two hundred cavalry tomorrow. While I'm gone, Ling Shuang Pass will be in your hands."

Shen Chuxiao was stunned.

Upon hearing this, Lin Shang jumped to his feet. "General, you're not joking, are you?"

Even if Shen Chuxiao is incredibly talented, he's still just a newcomer.

"General, aren't you worried I won't be able to hold the position?"

"Who gave you the authority to guard this place?"

Shen Chuxiao was taken aback.

Lu Chenzhou's lips curled up slightly, a smile that carried an indescribable meaning.

Shen Chuxiao understood instantly.

"Does the general mean... that I should muddy the waters?"

Lu Chenzhou didn't answer. She sat down on the stool, picked up the bowl of water Lin Shang hadn't finished, and slowly took a sip. The water was already cold, but she didn't care.

"With me here, Ling Shuang Pass can't see anything wrong." She put down her bowl and tapped her fingers twice on the rim. "But this isn't what I want. Ling Shuang Pass commands six major military camps, and those people... are getting old."

She didn't say it explicitly, but Shen Chuxiao understood.

The garrison at Lingshuang Pass wasn't incapable of fighting, but rather impossible to defeat. Those seasoned veterans, relying on their seniority and connections, were untouchable by anyone.

With Lu Chenzhou present, they dared not move.

Once Lu Chenzhou leaves, that's a different story.

"General, rest assured, when you return, Ling Shuang Pass will still be your Ling Shuang Pass."

"But some people, maybe just those few people."

Lu Chenzhou looked at the fire in his eyes and a smile played on his lips.

"They'll definitely try something sneaky while I'm gone."

"so what?"

"Do whatever you want, it's none of my business."

Shen Chuxiao took a breath.

This woman is even crazier than him.

Then he grinned.

That's exactly what he was waiting for.

Looking at the smile on his lips, Lu Chenzhou suddenly felt a chill run down his spine.

What mischief is this kid up to now?

"Take good care of yourself." She turned and walked out, pausing at the door without turning back, but her voice was clear: "Don't push yourself to the point of exhaustion. I'd like to have a few more bowls of the soup your wife made."

He left after saying that.

Lin Shang sat on the stool, unable to recover for a long time.

Shen Chuxiao leaned against the pillows, his gaze deep and unfathomable as he looked towards the doorway. "The general wants me to be his sword; whoever gets in my way, I'll cut them down."

Lin Shang swallowed hard. "So, who do you plan to kill first?"

Shen Chuxiao did not answer.

He looked up, his gaze passing through the window and landing in the direction of the North Gate in the distance.

Wang Yilu brought in a bowl of freshly made soup. Seeing the two of them looking solemn, she didn't ask any questions, but said softly, "Drink it while it's hot," and handed them the bowl.

Shen Chuxiao took it and drank a sip.

Suddenly he laughed.

So, who should we start with?

This is a bit tricky.