Lu Ziyuan held Xie Wanqing in such high regard that he rushed back to the Capital in just a few days and nights, solely to prevent her from marrying someone else. Needless to say, the person most displeased with this situation would be His Majesty the Emperor.
This displeasure was not directed at his trusted lieutenant but rather at Xie Wanqing.
In these turbulent times of the Empire, Lu Ziyuan was a rising star among the younger generation in the field of military talent, having never lost a battle despite numerous campaigns eastward, westward, suppressing unrest, and eliminating bandits.
Meanwhile, Pei Yuqing, with his sharp mind and extraordinary capabilities, gradually reversed the decline of Qingtian Guard over the years, nearly restoring it to its peak. Nothing stirred in any state or county without his knowledge.
The two of them were talents in command and strategy most trusted and valued by His Majesty the Emperor.
