Grace Yue's Silent Strength: The Pillar of Henry Yuan's Guar Chapter 9

Although it was Ethan Feng who ordered him to go to the posthouse, Simon Yan was nervous and did not dare to make any rash decisions, so he went to ask Henry Yuan.

Henry Yuan was able to get out of bed today, although it was not convenient for him to sit. But he was about to go out.

"Dad, your injury hasn't healed yet, where are you going?"

"I'm not in the way. The muskets donated by Datong Prefecture to Liaodong have arrived, and I was just about to go with the Governor-General to inspect them."

Simon Yan's eyes widened: "Firegun? But a single-soldier firegun?"

"Exactly."

The fire gun was an iron barrel loaded with stone bullets, lead bullets or iron bullets, and fired with gunpowder. Cannons were considered large fire guns, but they were too heavy and usually only used in city battles. However, the individual fire gun could be held by soldiers and was specifically used against cavalry. It was invented by the Feng family army, and they had heard of it long ago.

Simon Yan said happily: "Great, we have a musket now!"

Henry Yuan also laughed: "Prince Jingyuan exchanged five hundred muskets for our two thousand war horses."

"But none of us can use it."

"Prince Jingyuan will send someone to teach us."

"Dad, can Kong'er go and take a look?" Simon Yan begged. He really wanted to see the powerful firearms that were rumored to be there.

"Maybe in a few days." Henry Yuan said, "Why didn't you go to the horse farm?"

Simon Yan then remembered the reason why he came to see Henry Yuan: "Dad, the young prince asked me to go to his inn."

"Why?" Henry Yuan frowned. He was obviously worried that Ethan Feng would not let Simon Yan go.

"Your Highness has been to the horse farm for two consecutive days to look for me..."

"What do you want?"

Simon Yan scratched his head and said uncertainly: "I think he might be looking for me to play."

Henry Yuan was stunned for a moment, then smiled: "The little prince grew up in the military camp, and this may be the first time he has seen someone of the right age. If he asks you to go, you should go, and don't disobey him."

"I understand, but I'm afraid Uncle Xu is too busy to handle the horse farm."

"He will send more people, don't worry, just go ahead."

"yes."

Only then did Simon Yan go to the inn with peace of mind.

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When he arrived at the gate of the inn, he had not yet reported to the guard, but the guard had already pulled him inside: "Are you the son of Lord Yuan? You are finally here. The young prince has been asking about you all morning."

Simon Yan smiled knowingly.

When he entered the room, he saw Ethan Feng sitting on a large armchair, swinging his legs and looking at him with his chin raised.

Simon Yan knelt down and said, "Fcuk... Simon Yan greets His Highness."

"Get up." Ethan Feng said as he jumped off the armchair and walked in front of Simon Yan.

Simon Yan stood up.

Ethan Feng pulled his sleeve: "Follow me." There was a hint of joy on his face, but Simon Yan didn't see it.

The two of them entered the inner room, and Ethan Feng took out a small porcelain jar from the cabinet and handed it to Simon Yan: "Here."

"This is..."

"I asked my father for the plaster for bruises."

"Thank you, Your Highness." Simon Yan took it. In his eyes, Ethan Feng was not only beautiful, but also more adorable.

"Hurry up and put it on." Ethan Feng was annoyed by his delay and simply snatched the small porcelain pot, "I'll help you put it on. Take off your clothes."

"I went home last night and applied some medicine to reduce swelling and bruises on the wound."

"This ointment is excellent. Stop talking nonsense and apply it."

"Yes." Simon Yan had no choice but to take off his shirt.

Ethan Feng saw that the area on the back of his neck where the shoulder armor connected was swollen and purple. He frowned slightly, dug out some ointment, and gently applied it to the wound.

The medicine instantly penetrated into his skin, feeling icy cold. Even though charcoal had been lit in the room early in the morning, Simon Yan couldn't help but shiver.

Ethan Feng wanted to say something, but was too embarrassed to do so, so he pursed his lips tightly.

After applying the medicine, Simon Yan quickly put on his clothes.

Ethan Feng curled his lips: "A man from Liaodong is not afraid of the cold."

Simon Yan muttered: "I'm still afraid."

Ethan Feng threw the plaster into his arms: "Take it home and apply it every morning and evening."

"Thank you, Your Highness."

Ethan Feng sat aside, staring at him with his big black eyes, but didn't say anything.

Simon Yan felt like laughing. When he first arrived at the Yuan family, Leo Yuan was a little shy and wanted to play with him but didn't dare to take the initiative. Ethan Feng's eyes now were exactly the same as Leo Yuan's at that time.

Simon Yan was about to open his mouth when he saw Ethan Feng also opened his mouth. They both let out an "ah" at the same time, which was quite funny.

Simon Yan asked hurriedly: "What do you want, young prince?"

Ethan Feng said angrily: "You speak first."

"Uh, what kind of place is Datong Prefecture?"

"Well...it's quite cold in the winter, but very cool in the summer. The apricots in Datong are sweet, and in autumn, yellow flowers are everywhere. The mutton noodles in Datong are especially delicious. I eat them every time..." Ethan Feng gestured with his hands, "Such a big bowl."

Simon Yan was somewhat yearning: "I really want to go to Datong to have a look."

"What's in Liaodong?"

"Liaodong has mountains, forests, and three feet of snow. In winter, thousands of trees are covered with silver flowers, which is very beautiful. However, there is nothing delicious in the middle of winter, so my father would go up the mountain to hunt some game from time to time."

Ethan Feng glanced at him and said, "You don't eat horses in winter, do you?"

Simon Yan hurriedly defended himself: "We don't eat horses!"

Ethan Feng burst out laughing. Simon Yan was startled and then started laughing too. The distance between the two seemed to have shortened a lot.

Ethan Feng's eyes sparkled: "I have never been anywhere except Datong. Liaodong is the second place I came to. I heard that it doesn't snow in the south, the fish grow bigger than me, the sweet osmanthus blooms and the whole city is filled with fragrance, and the waves are several feet high. One day, I must go and see it."

Simon Yan also felt a yearning in his heart: "When your little prince grows up a few more years, he can travel around."

Ethan Feng shook his head: "How can I be content with having fun if the barbarians are not eliminated? I must assist my father and brother and ensure that Dasheng will have a hundred years of peace."

Simon Yan said sincerely: "Your Highness has the world in his heart, which is a blessing for all the people." It seems that Prince Jingyuan has taught his children well, and Da Sheng may really be able to maintain peace and order for another hundred years.

Ethan Feng smiled complacently.

"I heard that the little prince grew up in a military camp?"

"Well... not entirely."

Simon Yan looked at him curiously.

"When my mother gave birth to me, she didn't have enough milk and water, so my father found a she-wolf to feed me. One night, the enemy attacked the camp in the fog, and in the chaos, the wet nurse took me away. I lived with the wolves in the mountains for nearly three years until my father found me."

Simon Yan was shocked. He couldn't believe that someone could live with wolves, and a baby in swaddling clothes. He stuttered, "Dang, it's really a legend..."

Ethan Feng shrugged his shoulders and said, "They treated me like a wolf. I also thought I was a wolf. I didn't speak until I was five years old."

"...your mother must have missed you."

Ethan Feng's expression was somewhat gloomy: "I haven't seen my mother. After I disappeared, she became depressed and soon..."

Simon Yan understood the pain of losing a loved one very well. He whispered, "Your mother will be watching you in heaven. If you are doing well, she will be happy."

Ethan Feng nodded silently.

"So... you really understand wolf language?"

Ethan Feng grinned: "I understand. I have raised many in Datong Prefecture..."

"My wolf." A loud and vigorous call came from outside the door.

"Father." Ethan Feng replied loudly. He waved to Simon Yan, "My father is back, let's go."

Simon Yan respected and feared King Jingyuan and did not dare to meet him.

Ethan Feng saw what he was thinking: "What are you afraid of?" He walked up to him and pulled him away.

Richard Feng was quite surprised to see Simon Yan. He looked at Ethan Feng and found it funny.

Ethan Feng pretended not to see it, while Simon Yan knelt down and kowtowed politely.

"Get up." Richard Feng said, "I just met your father. He accompanied Lord Li and General Han to check the muskets. Why didn't you go?"

"Your Highness, I am still young and cannot participate in such important matters."

Richard Feng smiled and said, "I heard that you passed the imperial examination at the age of nine. Although you are young, your heart is not small."

Ethan Feng looked at Simon Yan in surprise.

"This is my father's achievement. I am just following the instructions and getting lucky."

"The imperial examinations are based on real talent and knowledge, not luck. One day in the future, if you pass the imperial examinations, maybe we will serve in the same court." Richard Feng curled his lips, "Young people are really formidable."

"Your Highness is honored."

Richard Feng laughed and said, "Okay, I won't tease you anymore. It's rare for my wolf to meet a playmate of the right age. You don't have to worry about the hierarchy or call him Little Prince. Just have fun."

"yes."

Ethan Feng showed a look of delight.

"Wolf."

"Father."

"Have you memorized today's military manual?"

"Yes."

Richard Feng patted his little head and said, "Dad will test you with a question every day. If you can answer today's question, Dad will take you to see the fire gun. How about it?"

Ethan Feng's eyes lit up: "Firegun! Dad, please test me!"

Richard Feng thought for a moment and said, "How about the two armies fighting in a deserted place?"

"Scattered land..." Ethan Feng thought, "Scattered land is where people fight for their own land, it is not easy to fight."

"Why not fight easily?"

"The soldiers are close to home, they love their land, their wives and their children, they have no intention of dying if they advance, and they have a place to go if they retreat."

"What if the enemy insists on fighting?"

Ethan Feng blinked his eyes, thinking hard, and beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

Simon Yan stood behind Richard Feng and anxiously mouthed, "We should not fight for too long if we just hold on to our position." He had been fascinated by muskets for a long time and wanted to take a look at them so much that he wished he could answer for Ethan Feng.

Ethan Feng immediately thought: "If the enemy fights, I will not fight. If the enemy attacks, I will defend and break their morale. If there is no city to defend, then we cannot fight several battles. We should conserve our energy, set up ambushes in dangerous places, and win in one battle."

Richard Feng looked back at Simon Yan, who quickly lowered his head, looking well-behaved.

Ethan Feng looked at Richard Feng nervously.

Richard Feng did not expose him. He stood up and said, "Let's go and take my wolf to see the musket."

"Wow!" Ethan Feng happily hugged Richard Feng's waist.

Simon Yan's face was flickering with excitement.