The Princess of Northern Land
Chapter 548: Frontier (6)_1

Chapter 548: Chapter 548: Frontier (6)_1

However, this move was contemptuous to many soldiers.

During the rush, only a few upper-level leaders knew Lin Ziyin’s identity. Most of the team was very curious about her identity. After all, there were few people who could earn the respect of the Prince and many generals. After observing Lin Ziyin’s every move, many people became confused. How could a pretty boy like Lin Ziyin, who was so effeminate, gain the Prince’s favor?

Some secretly guessed that Lin Ziyin might be a member of the Tianji Building. Even if he was from the Tianji Building, he would technically be under the Prince, and it was unexpected for the Prince to be so courteous to him.

If it wasn’t for the strict discipline in the Prince’s team, Lin Ziyin would probably have been cornered by curious soldiers for questioning.

The morning meal was surprisingly rice, a bit luxurious, but reasonable. After all, at noon, everyone could only fill their stomachs with a few pancakes, so the morning and evening meals had to be good enough to sustain their strength for a day.

"Eat a bit more," Chu Suifeng advised her while serving her a slice of meat. He seemed to have gotten used to caring for the one he loved.

Lin Ziyin ate honestly. She wouldn’t upset her stomach, as this breakfast had to last a whole day. After eating, the eastern sky was just beginning to lighten up, but the army was ready to set off.

After seven days of strenuous travel, the army finally arrived at the Border City by noon on the eighth day.

Upon entering the Border City, Lin Ziyin immediately felt the tense atmosphere of war. The once bustling streets were now rarely seen with pedestrians, and there was no trace of merchants selling goods. Even the shops on either side of the street were seldom open.

Lin Ziyin observed carefully and found that among the open shops, two sold food, while the others sold miscellaneous goods. She breathed a sigh of relief. Seems like the efforts she and Chu Suifeng had made were not in vain. After all, as long as the city remained, necessities like food and salt should not be interrupted. Only then would the people feel secure.

"General Luo greets the Prince." After the army entered the camp and immediately began setting up the camp, Luo Heng rushed over with his soldiers to meet Chu Suifeng. However, Si Jinhan and Situ Gong, who had already settled in Border City, were nowhere to be found.

"Sit." Chu Suifeng pointed to the seat and instructed.

Thankful, Luo Heng respectfully sat down, but after sitting, he glanced at Lin Ziyin sitting next to Chu Suifeng.

Lin Ziyin had previously met Luo Heng in Border City, so she smiled and nodded at him when she noticed his gaze, "General Luo, we meet again."

Luo Heng was a military general, but he was not a fool. Knowing that Lin Ziyin was a woman, he quickly guessed her identity upon considering that the Prince was engaged.

Once he realized, he immediately stood up, bowed to Lin Ziyin, and said, "I pay my respects to Miss Lin."

Lin Ziyin and Chu Suifeng were not yet married, so the title he used was appropriate.

"You needn’t be so formal, General Luo." Lin Ziyin smiled and acknowledged. Given her current status, she naturally did not need to stand and return Luo’s bow.

"Thank you, Miss." Luo Heng sat back down, keeping his eyes steady.

"Has the Tatar army arrived at the Border City yet?" Chu Suifeng, pleased with Luo Heng’s respect for Lin Ziyin, asked in a somewhat softer tone.

"The Tatar vanguard arrived at the Border City five days ago, according to our spies. In another five days, their main force will undoubtedly arrive at the Border City. We’ve had few skirmishes these days. It seems like the Tatars are waiting for their main troops to arrive and have been ignoring our challenges. Master Situ has been advising us to prepare more and go out less in the past few days to respond to the Fire Bull Formation they’ll be deploying. A fierce battle is expected this winter, as the Chief Commander leading the army this time is Bayal, touted as the strongest Military General in the North Country. State Preceptor Billy, serving as a strategist, follows him, and the Fire Bull Formation is his creation.", explained Luo Heng, the commander of the Border City, who is well-informed about the military forces of the North Country.