Chapter 139 - Chapter 133: Kinship

Lingzhi seemed to sense his brother's thoughts. He sighed softly and said, "Back when I was studying at the Imperial Academy, I was no different from those spoiled sons of the nobility. Our favorite pastime was posturing and feigning elegance. But everything changed when I went north to our family's foundation, the Chakna Territory. I experienced the local culture, and it's far more direct and open than the Imperial Capital. The atmosphere is better, too. The people there are simple, kind, and very straightforward. They swear, drink from large bowls, and eat huge chunks of meat. Even the local nobles and gentry have a style similar to mine, and everyone thinks that's just how things should be, not strange at all. Besides, when it comes to soldiers on a battlefield, you can't expect them to have a civilized chat with the enemy."