Cannon Fodder Counterattack System

In the 21st year of the great prosperity of the Xia Kingdom, Duke Zhong, Chu Yue, was seriously injured. Also, his ten thousand troops were trapped in the mountains. The situation was very critical.

The news from the battlefield was constantly being delivered to the Capital, but there they didn’t take the news too seriously. After all, Chu Yue has been fighting like the war god since he took charge of the army. Previously, there had been many critical situations he faced at war. There were even rumors of him being defeated and killed. However, in the end, he always turned his defeat into a victory and returned with triumph.

So this time, even though the situation on the battlefield seemed dangerous, everyone still firmly believed that Duke Zhong would return with a great victory.

But there was one more thing that concerned them – was Duke Zhong’s face disfigured?

One must know that people in this world always admire good looks. Though they hadn’t seen the real appearance of Duke Zhong before, this didn’t prevent them from imagining Chu Yue as a handsome and powerful man. If people didn’t know that Duke Zhong already had a marriage contract with the young master of Marquis Du,  Duke Zhong’s mansion’s threshold might have been flattened by the matchmakers in the Capital.

But now, Duke Zhong’s face was disfigured…

AD

Thinking of young master Du, who was known for his beautiful appearance in the capital, everyone gradually became curious. Speaking of young master Du, everyone knew that he was a beauty at a young age, and after growing up he became even more beautiful and charming. He was the ger that everyone in the Capital wanted to marry home. It was a pity that the old Duke Zhong was too quick in his hands and feet, and he pulled the old Marquis to set the marriage contract with lightning speed.

Du Qinghuan has been very famous since his childhood. Although his personality was a little spoiled, it didn’t matter. A beauty even if they have a small temper, they didn’t seem hateful, but it only made them more attractive.

But now it was different.

In people’s minds, ger had always been weak and fragile. They were too delicate and the nature of their childhood pampering also makes it difficult for them to tolerate things that were not to their liking.

There were even rumors circulating in the Capital that Du Qinghuan was not satisfied with the identity of Chu Yue, but now he was also disfigured…

Then could the young master Du who in every aspect – food and clothing was using the best, really bear marrying Chu Yue?

Just when everyone in the Capital was discussing their marriage, the rumors that Du Qinghuan and Lin Chen, the son of the Minister of Rites, had a close personal relationship gradually spread in the Capital.

Some people lamented saying that ger really didn’t have a good impression of military officers who were full of ferocious air, and expressed deep sympathy for Duke Zhong who was fighting for the kingdom on the battlefield. Some blamed Du Qinghuan for being heartless and selfish. There were also some people who felt Young Master Du’s thought of finding another good match was normal and should not be harshly criticized. After all, a ger really cares about their husband’s appearance, let alone Du Qinghuan?

AD

However, no matter how you looked at this matter, there was some ill feeling in everyone’s heart. Sure enough, the beauty was really cold-blooded…

====

Of course, Ye Sinian knew how lively the rumors spread on the outside were. But now, he just leaned lazily on the couch, feeding the carps in the pond out of sheer boredom. His phoenix eyes were lowered, and the afternoon sunlight fell through the branches, as leaves and golden circles were dotted on his white brocade robe.

He not only knows the content of the rumors that were spreading freely outside, but also knows where the source of those rumors was. However, he had no intention of ​​stopping it. On the contrary, the more the rumors spread now, the better it will be for him in the future.

Say, if that cold-blooded beauty everyone was debating about was actually loyal and infatuated, wouldn’t it be a lot more interesting?

Thinking of his own plan, Ye Sinian’s pale, slender fingers that were almost transparent in the sunlight moved slightly and threw the last handful of fish feed into the water where the colorful carps immediately swam up to the surface and crowded the area where the food was thrown.

The carp that were already crowded together instantly grabbed more intensely. The water splashed all over, reflecting the gorgeous light of the sun, which looked extremely lively.

It was so lively…how about adding a fire?

AD

Ye Sinian raised his phoenix eyes and looked coldy at his stepmother, who was hurriedly walking towards him with her maids and servants not far away. He slowly curled his lips and put on a meaningful smile.

“Huan’er! Have you figured it out?” His stepmother, Madam Xue squeezed the handkerchief and pressed the corner of her lips, hiding the greedy smile she could barely conceal as she pretended to be worried for him.

Ye Sinian raised his eyes and calmly glanced at her eyes filled with smugness and greed.

Madam Xue was obviously very proud this time, because she was the one who let the rumors out in the Capital. Seeing that things were developing exactly as she expected and it was even getting worse, she naturally got proud due to her accomplishment of the plan.

Speaking of which, she really didn’t like this ger born by Madam Yuan, the previous wife. That person died a long time ago, and she got the opportunity to raise him useless but more charming than a flower. Which was why now in her eyes he was simply considered a weak embroidered pillow who wouldn’t really pose any threat to her at all and instead benefit her. After all, Du Qinghuan’s appearance was the best in the capital, just his face can bring her great benefits. 

Just like now.

In the past, the marriage between the Marquis Du manor and Duke Zhong manor was indeed a great match. Plus, it would bring great benefits to the Marquis mansion. Otherwise, the old master wouldn’t agree to this arrangement, but now it was completely different.

AD

In terms of military power, the Minister of Rites, Lord Lin was undeniably no match for Duke Zhong who held hundreds of thousands of troops, but their Marquis mansion didn’t have much relation with the military or war. In fact, tying a knot with the Lin family would bring them more benefits.

Moreover, the most important thing was that Lord Lin’s younger sister was the most favored concubine in the palace currently. And her son, the sixth prince, was also famous for his handsome appearance and prowess. After the crown prince he had the highest chance of succeeding the throne. This could be confirmed because unlike the crown prince who lost the emperor’s favor and was almost deposed, the sixth prince was deeply favored by the emperor, and even on many occasions the emperor’s words revealed his intentions to let him succeed him.

Seeing the crown prince’s position was questionable, as the crown prince’s childhood friend, Duke Zhong would definitely stand on his side. If they still tied the knot with Duke Zhong’s mansion, didn’t that mean that they were on the crown prince’s side too?

How could this work?!!

Since the old Marquis passed away, the Marquis manor has been in decline, but she managed to become the Madam of the Marquis manor. How could she tolerate the situation getting worse and worse?

As long as they have a marriage alliance with the Lin family and stand on the sixth prince’s side, then they might gain the opportunity to follow the dragon in the future! Prosperity and wealth were just around the corner!

Thinking of this, the calculative light in Madam Xue’s eyes could hardly be concealed.

Yes, as long as Du Qinghuan could befriend Young Master Lin Chen and finally marry into the Lin family, then their plan would be half-successful!

Now, as for Duke Zhong who was defeated and disfigured… Du Qinghuan’s spoiled temperament wasn’t a secret, and it wasn’t out of the ordinary for him to find another good match. As long as they marry Du Qinghuan into the Lin family first, regardless of whether Chu Yue can come back or not, they didn’t have to worry.

Madam Xue was gushing enthusiastically about how handsome and courteous the Lin family Tanhua was. Everything was bragged according to the preference of the original Du Qinghan. She praised Lin Chen as the best in the world and said he was blind if he didn’t agree to meet him.

AD

The corners of Ye Sinian’s mouth twitched as he lowered his head and imitated the behavior of the original owner, saying hesitantly, “Then, Young Master Lin is really so good?”

Noticing that Du Qinghuan was moved by her words, the stone raised in Madam Xue’s mind finally fell on to the ground, and she squeezed her handkerchief to cover her lips and teased him, “That’s natural! He is a Tanhua appointed by His Majesty, He is absolutely a talented person with great wealth of knowledge. Actually, he is much better than those dangerous men who spend all day with swords and knives! Huan’er, anyway, it’s just talking about music, chess, calligraphy and painting, so you can agree ah.”

Ye Sinian’s face flushed, as if he were thinking of the stories of the talented and beautiful men in the books that he loved to read. His fingertips shyly stroked the pattern on his brocade robe. After hesitating for a while, he then nodded slightly.

Madam Xue’s sharp eyes saw his movements that were so small that they were almost invisible, a flash of ecstasy flashed in her eyes, and she hurriedly smiled, “This is good! Mother will arrange it for you. Listen to your mother’s words, you are still young. It’s not a bad thing to get to know more talented people!”

‘Hell will  follow if I listen to you!’ Ye Sinian cursed inwardly but he still put on a well-behaved and shy look on his face as he watched her prepare to leave with a bunch of doglegs.

Until her figure disappeared, the innocent and naive expression on Ye Sinian’s face faded instantly, and the corners of his lips raised wickedly. He turned to look at the carps that had stopped fighting in the pond, and then he felt a surge of excitement in his heart.

A good show was about to be staged…

Ye Sinian licked his lips, and a glint filled with malice flashed in his phoenix eyes.

AD

Ye Sinian wore a moon-white robe painted with black bamboo and his jet-black hair was pulled behind his head. 

As he got off the carriage, his phoenix eyes turned slightly, and his eyes swept across the three characters of “Zhai Xing Lou” on the plaque of the building in front of him. He suddenly raised the corner of his lips.

It turned out to be Zhaixinglou! it looked like this stepmother of his really put a lot of effort into her plans…

Zhaixinglou was the most famous gathering place for scholars and talented people in the capital. Presently, this ZhaiXinglou, which was full of voices in the past, was quiet for a moment because everyone’s eyes were focused on the slender figure entering the building.

Wasn’t that person…Du Qinghuan?

Of course, Ye Sinian noticed this strange silence. However, Madam Xue used the excuse of talking about painting and calligraphy with a modest gentleman to deceive him, so he naturally wouldn’t let this chance go and so he just behaved as usual, as if he was unaware of the strange looks in the other’s eyes. 

By the guidance of the servants of the Lin family he walked upstairs through the lobby and entered the private room, as he looked around curiously along the way. His big phoenix eyes looked seductive and soul-stirring, and the light rays shone in his eyes making all the people he accidentally swept over feel numb.

AD

The one who led the way in front of Du Qinghuan was precisely the personal servant of Tanhua Lin Chen. Most of the people present were scholars who were very familiar with Lin Chen. So, it was expected they would recognize the identity of the servant. 

Now regarding the rumors that had spread in the Capital before, some lamented and envied and sighed one after another. This Du Qinghuan really deserves the title of No.1 Beauty in the capital, with the appearance of an immortal, and the unrestrained and seductive air of the whole body, how could he not be one?

But what a pity, what a pity…

As soon as the news of Duke Zhong’s disfigurement came back, this Du Qinghuan had already begun looking for another good match!

Regardless of how these people thought of him, Ye Sinian stepped into the private room, blinkied, and instantly looked innocent.

This Tanhua Lin Chen was still a little impatient, but when he saw Du Qinghuan’s appearance, he instantly calmed down, and even, for the first time, he was grateful to his mother for her arrangement.

Seeing the stunned look on his face as he stared at his face, Ye Sinian’s heart was filled with displeasure. He coughed lightly to hide his emotions, tilted his head and asked, “Are you Lin Chen, Lin Tanghua?”

Hearing him, Lin Chen hurriedly regained his senses. While secretly annoyed by his behi, he showed a warm smile and replied, “Yes, My name is Lin Chen. Young Master Du, please take a seat.”

AD

Ye Sinian raised his chin in an arrogant manner. He directly walked over and sat down.

Looking at his performance, Lin Chen not only didn’t feel disgusted, but found it more interesting.

Nevertheless, Ye Sinian had no interest in him at all. He examined Lin Chen from up to down and discovered he had no urge of ​​getting close to him, so he ruled out the possibility that this person was his lover.

You know, even when he met Pei Xiuyuan, the older brother that the original owner was the most afraid of in the previous world, he couldn’t help but feel close!

Since it was not his old husband, then he could act according to his plan.

Ye Sinian lowered his eyes, and a ray of light glinted in his eyes.

Lin Chen was familiar with poetry, books, qin, chess, calligraphy and painting since he was a child, and he was a talented and witty man. Whereas, Ye Sinian has crossed many worlds, so this was all easy for him. His words sounded humorous and innocent with some youthful charm, but with his twinkling phoenix eyes, it looked extremely cute.

AD

Lin Chen felt his heart move. Previously, he heard about Du Qinghuan from his mother. He thought that Du Qinghuan was really dissatisfied with Chu Yue, so he wanted to find another good match. He felt that the person in front of him truly deserves the reputation of being the No.1 Beauty of the capital. Not to mention his extraordinary knowledge and temperament, he couldn’t help but make people admire. If such a person could be married home…

Lin Chen’s eyes lit up, looking at Du Qinghuan who was feasting on the snacks in front of him, with admiration, he finally couldn’t help but confess, “Young Master Du, heroes have loved beauties since ancient times and so do I. If you accept me, I am willing to shield you from the wind and rain to protect you and let you live a happy life without any worries.”

When he finally said this, Ye Sinian hurriedly swallowed the snacks in his mouth and began to act…

Ye Sinian had a shocked expression on his face when he heard this. He stood up abruptly as if he was greatly stimulated by Lin Chen’s words, knocking over the tea cup, causing his bamboo patterned clothes painted with ink to be soaked in tea, but he care about that at all, and as if he was completely frightened, he shrieked incredulously, “What did you say?!”

Lin Chen was also taken aback by his reaction. But he hurriedly grabbed his sleeve, and softly confessed, “I mean, I am willing to marry you…”

“How audacious! Shameless!” Ye Sinian’s eyes reddened instantly as he trembled with anger. He suddenly threw off Lin Chen’s hand and rushed out the room.

The people in the Zhaixingluo were still talking enthusiastically about Young Master Du’s beauty and the tragic life of Duke Zhong. However, no one expected that less than a cup of tea had passed and the door of the private room suddenly opened forcefully from the inside, making a loud noise.

Everyone was stunned for a moment, and they all looked upstairs, and saw that Du Qinghuan, who they were still talking about, ran out with stained clothes.Before they were able to react, they saw the handsome and extraordinary Lin Chen hurriedly run of the private room and Du Qinghuan.

AD

As if frightened, Du Qinghuan trembled and cried out, “Don’t touch me!”

Lin Chen was also very embarrassed under the watchful eyes of the public, but he felt that he didn’t really do anything wrong! There were so many onlookers, and looking at the situation, if he didn’t clear this misunderstanding, he would be stained with the reputation of bullying a ger, so how would he show his face outside in the future?

So he could only bite the bullet and say, “Young Master Du! I don’t mean anything else!”

“How dare you say that!” Du Qinghuan shouted angrily, his phoenix eyes mixed with anger were a bit sharp, seeming as if they would hook souls. Lin Chen was stunned for a moment. Before he could react, he saw Du Qinghuan glaring at him with accusation as he spoke loudly, “I have a marriage contract with Duke Zhong! In life I am his person, in death I am his ghost! How can you! How can you speak in such a way?!”