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After Lu Yong finished expressing his gratitude, Lin Zhen once again turned his gaze towards the crowd, ultimately resting on Mardu from the Grass Tribe.
With a smile on his face, Mardu spoke softly: "I am deeply gratified that you and the Grass Tribe have resolutely chosen to join the ranks of my Wu Kingdom and pledge your allegiance to our nation. From this day forth, I grant you the status of citizens of the Wu Kingdom, and you shall be exempt from taxes for three years. Furthermore, due to your bravery in battle and your numerous achievements, I hereby appoint you as Sima Canjun. May you all remain loyal and work together to forge a glorious era for the Wu Kingdom."
Mardu was overjoyed and quickly led his fellow tribesmen to kneel in gratitude, collectively shouting their praises.
Lin Zhen continued: "All other Brave Soldiers shall be promoted by one rank, with the Ministry of Military Affairs overseeing the adjustments."
With that, there were no further matters to discuss in court, and the eunuch announced the dismissal of the assembly.
After leaving court, Lin Quan approached and said, " Fourth Prince, you have worked hard during this expedition. Come, let me treat you to a feast."
"Sure!" Lin Feng replied with a slight smile, his lips curving upward in agreement.
As they made their way through Wu City, it was bustling with activity—people coming and going, carts rolling by in a lively scene. The shouts of street vendors and the dazzling performances of street entertainers filled the air, creating a vibrant tapestry of life.
Before long, they arrived at a tavern. The entrance displayed an antique sign adorned with elegant calligraphy.
As soon as they stepped inside, Zhang Gui spotted Lin Quan and hurried over with a beaming smile, bowing respectfully. "Ah! It is an honor to welcome the esteemed Second Prince. What brings you here today?"
With a grand gesture, Lin Quan replied heartily, "Quickly bring out our finest food and drink! Today I am treating my brother, Fourth Prince Lin Feng, to a feast. We must have only the best delicacies—there can be no negligence in this matter. Do you understand?"
"Yes, yes! I will arrange everything right away. Please wait a moment, Second Prince," Zhang Gui nodded vigorously before hastily making his way to the kitchen to prepare the feast.
Meanwhile, Lin Feng followed closely behind Lin Quan, ascending the stairs toward a private room on the second floor.
At the top of the stairs, Lin Feng suddenly stopped and turned to his two attendants trailing behind him. "You two go find a place downstairs to sit for a while and have something to eat. Today is my treat; there’s no need to be polite—enjoy yourselves!"
With that, Lin Feng continued upstairs without looking back, leaving his attendants exchanging glances in surprise, unsure of how to respond. After all, they had never imagined they would have such an honor—to be invited by the Second Prince.
Just as the two were hesitating, the clever Shopkeeper approached with a smile, warmly inviting them, "Gentlemen, please come this way. Since it is the Second Prince's kind offer, there's no need to decline."
Upon hearing this, the two exchanged glances and, after a moment of silent deliberation, finally made up their minds. One of them spoke up, "Very well then, if that is the case, we shall not be rude. Thank you for the generous hospitality of the Second Prince!"
With that, they found a quieter spot and settled down comfortably.
Meanwhile, Lin Feng and Lin Quan ascended the stairs to the second floor and entered a refined and tranquil private room.
As soon as they were seated, Lin Quan eagerly asked, "Fourth Prince, was everything smooth during this campaign? I have heard that your battle was exceptionally arduous!"
Lin Quan nodded slightly, a serious expression crossing his face as he sighed softly. "Alas, what Er Ge said is not unfounded. This battle was indeed quite brutal; we faced fierce resistance from the enemy, and at one point, the situation was extremely tense."
"Fortunately, we ultimately achieved victory, but it came at a painful cost." As he spoke, a shadow of sorrow crossed his features.
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