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After finishing the meal, the Primary Wife began chatting in the room, as close as sisters.
She paid no attention to Qin Feng, as if the two had many topics to discuss and were eager to learn about each other, laughing together.
Of course, Qin Feng was not in the conversation; with two women talking, he could only listen. What was he supposed to do?
He felt incredibly happy to have two stunningly beautiful wives, both great beauties. It was truly a blessing, exactly what he desired.
Having traveled back to an ancient dynasty, he envisioned having several beautiful wives—stunningly beautiful, gentle and considerate, with voluptuous figures, wealthy families, and noble statuses.
Ideally, he would also have a few sons and daughters to play with at home, living a carefree life without worries. That would be wonderful.
It was now January 14th on the solar calendar, during a rather cold winter; however, it was noon now, so it was much warmer.
Qin Feng sat on a mahogany chair basking in the sun. He was truly exhausted and lying back in the chair, quietly enjoying the warmth of the sunlight felt delightful.
He didn’t want the servants or maids attending to him; instead, it felt a bit awkward. He preferred they attend to their own matters and leave him alone.
It was incredibly comfortable—a rare moment of peace. After all the turmoil and constant rushing around, such tranquility was hard to come by.
After a while, he had closed his eyes and fully embraced the comfort of his body.
Suddenly, from not far away, a series of hurried footsteps echoed. The footsteps were powerful yet carried an urgent feeling as they approached him.
These were not the footsteps of his servants; even a few strong guards did not possess such force.
Suddenly, the sense of security vanished, and danger emerged. Qin Feng quickly opened his eyes and looked in that direction.
He discovered that the butler, Afu, had brought several individuals dressed in Black Armor. Their trousers were red, they wore black helmets on their heads, and they had broadswords hanging from their waists.
They approached with smiles, appearing very pleased. Two Imperial Guards were holding two pieces of clothing, which were also black armor.
One of the Imperial Guards in Black Armor was someone he recognized—Imperial Guard Commander Liu Xian. How did he get here?
As they neared him, Afu said, "This brother Liu Xian has come to see you; he has important matters to discuss with you, my lord."
Liu Xian, dressed in Black Armor, smiled and said, "Brother Qin, what a coincidence! I didn't expect you to return to Tokyo City and be appointed as Military Commander. You are now the second-in-command of the Tokyo Cavalry, overseeing tens of thousands of Imperial Cavalry. That's impressive!"
"I specifically came to congratulate you and even brought your military uniform. The Morning Court announcement was a bit sudden, so I brought your clothes over."
Qin Feng recalled that he had indeed been appointed as Military Governor Liu Xian and was now a High Official of the Imperial Cavalry. He felt so overwhelmed with joy that he almost forgot about the formalities.
He quickly stood up from his chair to return Liu Xian's greeting; it was only polite to do so.
A bold thought suddenly crossed his mind. He had thought that the title bestowed upon him by the emperor in the morning was for the highest position in the Imperial Guard Cavalry of the capital. Unexpectedly, it turned out to be second-in-command, which wasn't bad either.
He said, "Brother Liu Xian is too kind. Why don't we go inside? Let the servants bring us some good tea so we can chat while enjoying it."
Afu was also enthusiastically agreeing beside him, his face full of smiles. Several Imperial Guard brothers entered the room to sit down while good tea was served.
However, Liu Xian smiled and declined, saying, "Brother Qin is already the second-in-command of the Cavalry. According to schedule, you should report this afternoon. Please quickly put on your armor so we can go meet the Commander-in-Chief together."
The Imperial Guards of Tokyo City are divided into three parts: Infantry, Cavalry, and Archers. The highest-ranking official is the Commander of the Guard, followed by the Military Commander, also known as the Deputy Commander.
However, on the first day in office, it is essential to arrive on time as a sign of respect for the leader, who is a serious individual.
Qin Feng listened to his advice. Liu Xian was not particularly diligent and usually did not follow rules; he was likely acting out of duty.
Upon reaching his room, he took off his original Civil Official uniform and changed into black armor. It felt somewhat heavy but was impressive compared to the soft Civil Official attire. It exuded authority, befitting someone who would fight on the battlefield.
Walking in black armor before them surprised everyone.
The Civil Official attire had an extraordinary elegance, while wearing Military Official clothing transformed him into a fierce presence, exuding the demeanor of a general.
Liu Xian and others presented a bag of Silver as a token of respect from the Brothers for their new commander. They insisted he accept it as a gesture of goodwill from the Brothers, emphasizing that he should not refuse.
Naturally, Qin Feng declined. Since they were brothers, there was no need for such formality, so he did not take it.
After several refusals, Liu Xian could no longer hold back and mentioned the customs of officialdom.
It is quite normal for subordinates to present gifts to their superiors. Accepting gifts signifies goodwill towards those below; refusing them could be seen as disdainful and lead to poor relationships filled with intrigue.
Moreover, since Brother Qin was the second-in-command of the Cavalry, it was expected that he would prepare Silver for his superior. Therefore, accepting it was appropriate; otherwise, he would have to provide Silver himself as a gesture of respect.
He accepted it readily, realizing that such customs were important and that one should not incur losses in this regard.
Several people mounted their swift horses and headed towards the Commander-in-Chief's location.
The Black Warhorse beneath Qin Feng was a Ferghana horse, very powerful and agile. It had been captured from Bandits and had become his steed.
In the morning, the Commander of the Guard, Lord Di Wu, went to inspect the Imperial Guard Cavalry camp in the northern part of the city, so he should still be there in the afternoon. They needed to hurry over to pay their respects to him.
Di Wu was not an easy person to deal with; his family had a military background, and he himself held the top position in the Imperial Guard Cavalry.
His martial skills were exceptional, capable of wielding a Great Longsword, and even ten Imperial Guards could not harm him. He possessed immense strength.
However, he had a bad habit of not liking to reason with others and had a disdain for Civil Officials. He believed that Civil Officials were weak and ineffective, thinking that it was they who made the Song Dynasty weak and led to its current predicament of being bullied.
Brother Qin came from a Civil Official background, so he would have to flatter him to avoid trouble; otherwise, he would face dire consequences in the future.
After hearing this, Qin Feng felt both amused and helpless, almost wanting to cry but also wanting to laugh.
Encountering such a difficult superior who disliked Civil Officials while being one himself meant there would be challenges ahead.
After riding for a while on horseback, they finally reached the northern Cavalry Camp. It was indeed imposing, a massive Cavalry Barracks.
Upon arriving at the entrance of the Cavalry Camp, they could see dozens of Cavalrymen mounted on Warhorses engaged in drills, wielding Broadswords and spears with an air of menace.
Some Warhorses were yellow while others were black, but all were incredibly strong.
Of course, this was just part of the tens of thousands of Cavalrymen present. The sounds of many Warhorses roaring echoed around them, creating a feeling akin to being on the battlefield.
In front of dozens of guards, the token of Military Governor Liu Xian was presented, which was also the token of the Deputy Commander, and they immediately opened the door to let them pass.
Qin Feng and the others rode their Warhorses and slowly passed through the gate, heading further in.
Not far along, they saw a man dressed in Golden Armor, accompanied by several others clad in Black Armor, who were likely leaders of the Imperial Guard Cavalry.
The man in Golden Armor stood over six feet tall, with a robust physique that exuded strength. His face bore a hint of murderous intent mixed with a touch of amusement.
He was gesturing animatedly to a few subordinates nearby, seemingly criticizing them, embodying the authoritative demeanor of a military official.
As they approached him, each dismounted respectfully, bowing slightly and clasping their hands in greeting.
Qin Feng did the same, showing great respect as he bent his tall frame and offered his hands in salute.
"People pay their respects to the Commander-in-Chief."
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