Chapter 966 – War in the Northern Frontier (Part 3)
Sun Wen made a respectful bow.
“I, Sun Wen, pay my respects to the Lord.”
It certainly felt rather awkward to perform the etiquette of lords and vassals before a girl who was several years younger than his own son.
Jiang Pengji chuckled, “You’ve had a tough journey, how did you sleep last night?”
Sun Wen managed to keep a straight face, but inside he was feeling a sort of bittersweet nostalgia—how many years had it been since someone called him that?
“Very well, thank you for your concern, Lord.”
Although Jiang Pengji couldn’t exactly greet him with bare feet, she certainly wouldn’t treat her people poorly.
Being a tycoon, her generosity knew no bounds.
Before Sun Wen even arrived in Chongzhou, she had already prepared a hefty batch of rewards.
“You’ve worked hard, managing to return safely from the perilous Northern Frontier. Today, we must hold a feast to welcome you back!”
Sun Wen humbly thanked her after a few polite refusals.
It wasn’t just Jiang Pengji who was seeing Sun Wen for the first time; it was also the audience in the livestream who were witnessing the legendary “Grandpa Sun the Male Deity.”
Qihua Zhiqiufeng: “凸(艹皿艹) I thought Grandpa Sun would be much older; he’s clearly just a middle-aged uncle!”
Sun Wen had been enjoying his life up north and looked pretty much his age.
He was clearly in his early forties, the prime of his charm, yet somehow already considered a grandpa?
What did that make their superstar kings, who only became dads in their fifties?
Yao Qilin’s Scarlet: “Thumbs up! No doubt about it, a beauty-loving streamer, all handsome faces under her command!”
Not that Sun Wen was particularly handsome; his features were just average, but paired with his charisma, it became much more appealing.
Charisma is something you can’t touch or see, but it definitely exists.
Drunken Cloud Cat Demon: “Hey, if you say that, Qi Kuang and the others might feel hurt.”
Brilliant Star Master: “Congrats to the streamer for gaining another strategist!”
Musician Zhuge Qinmo: “A bunch of superficial fans. Am I the only one who senses the storm brewing?”
Genius Guo Fengxiao: “Sun Wen is a multi-talented undercover agent deployed to the Northern Frontier by Wei Ci. His safe return means the situation there aligns with Wei Ci’s initial forecasts; the Northern Frontier might already be crippled and ripe for the picking once the streamer starts her plans in spring.”
A top player truly excels—his insights always hit right at the core, leaving the idle audience just trying to chime in.
As the big shot analyzed perfectly, Jiang Pengji’s big knife was already hungry for action.
She introduced Sun Wen to Feng Zhen and Qi Guanrang, and on the surface, the three seemed to get along quite well.
Jiang Pengji had decided to let these three lead the charge in the Northern Frontier while other strategists safeguarded the rear against potential sneak attacks.
She didn’t worry about Wei Ci, but she was anxious that Feng Zhen and the others wouldn’t mesh well with Sun Wen.
Now seeing things unfold, she realized there was nothing to worry about.
She meticulously inquired about the situation within the Northern Frontier, and Sun Wen answered each question one by one.
After a while, Sun Wen stepped forward, hands raised high with a brocade box, and declared loudly, “I have something to present to the Lord—”
Jiang Pengji smiled as she took it, opening the box to reveal a thin piece of paper inside.
As she reached for it with her bare hands, a viewer sent a comment.
Night Dance Flame Spirit: “If that paper is poisoned, that would be legendary; Grandpa Sun would make the most successful super spy!”
Reality proved that wild theories were just that—wild theories.
Jiang Pengji carefully took out the paper, unfolding it to reveal a complete map of the Northern Frontier!
Sun Wen said, “This is the map of the Northern Frontier, complete with the locations of various tribes, oases, and general troop distributions.”
A thunderous revelation that made Feng Zhen jump up directly, while Qi Guanrang remained calm on the outside but gripped the handle of his fan tightly.
A map of the Northern Frontier?
“Great, great, great—” Jiang Pengji exclaimed joyfully, repeating “great” three times, “You are truly my Lü Shang!”
To grab Wei Ci’s attention, Sun Wen likened himself to Lü Shang; now receiving Jiang Pengji’s praise, he wasn’t just blowing hot air.
The livestream exploded with excitement.
Twenty Years Since I Met You: “Amazing, my Grandpa Sun is basically the strongest 007 of our time! No one compares!”
How could one not wow at that?
Sent on a dangerous mission as an undercover in the Northern Frontier, he not only played it deftly but also got away with the enemy’s war secrets afterward.
His skills could put him alongside the heavens and the sun!
Wind’s Remembrance: “I’ve decided, Grandpa Sun is my idol; I’m officially a fan now!”
Spicy Stick’s Flavor: “Does Sun Lan still need a grandma? ”
A surge of fans rushed toward Sun Wen.
In an instant, his popularity soared to absolute A-list, easily solidifying his status with Jiang Pengji.
In ancient times, with poor communication technology and information playing a pivotal role in war, one could say who held the intel first held the upper hand in battles.
Sun Wen bowed, maintaining a composure that belied the excitement swelling within him, his palms sweaty from the thrill.
He had achieved the reaction he wanted, not having squandered the immense risks of stealing those secrets.
With this achievement alone, he ensured Lan Lan would enjoy a life of luxury and security.
Parents love their children and plan for them; grandpas do the same!
He was the last close relative Lan Lan had, and if he didn’t plan for her, who would look after the poor girl?
Feng Zhen couldn’t help but exclaim, privately muttering to Qi Guanrang, “Where did Wei Zixiao find such a genius?”
What an astonishing late bloomer; whose family had such a terrifying late bloomer?
“Didn’t they say Sun Zaidang approached us himself?” Qi Guanrang murmured, “What they should say is how the Zhong Zhao Nie Clan managed to provoke such a genius—no matter the situation, having Sun Wen’s support makes sweeping the Northern Frontier a real possibility.”
From what they knew from Wei Ci’s side, Sun Wen’s downfall was entirely the Nie Clan’s doing.
If Sun Wen were just a normal old man, that would be one thing, but he was “an astonishing late bloomer”—turning the tables on the Nie Clan was all but guaranteed.
They had no idea that Sun Wen was supposed to be the Nie Clan’s top strategist all along.
Feng Zhen secretly felt a chill for the Nie Clan.
From Sun Wen’s drive to secure a future for his grandson, it was clear he valued family.
The Nie Clan’s actions had led to his family’s ruin; if he ever had the chance, would Sun Wen let the Nie Clan’s enemies off the hook?
Absolutely not!
Though having obtained the confidential documents, Jiang Pengji didn’t immediately call for a military discussion but sent someone to prepare for the welcome feast.
Since Sun Wen had just arrived and only knew Wei Ci, this didn’t hinder him from quickly familiarizing himself with Feng Zhen and others.
Smart people always have plenty to talk about, even if Sun Wen was a generation older than Feng Zhen and Qi Guanrang.
After chatting a bit, Sun Wen realized he had misjudged Feng Zhen—
He thought Feng Zhen was a gentle and refined gentleman, but up close, he was a wild and carefree libertine.
Couldn’t he have some decorum? Act like you’re in a proper play?
What sins did you not indulge in—drinking, gambling, you name it?
How did such a father raise such an elegant and dignified daughter like Feng Yi?
A line popped into Sun Wen’s mind—
“Good bamboo produces fine shoots!”
