"Bravest of all the armies, peerless beneath heaven!"
Huo Qubing repeated the phrases, then laughed. "His Majesty never disappoints. He knows what I want. I like this title of high-ranking marquis."
Whatever else might be said of Liu Che, whether choosing beauties or coming up with names, his taste was exceptionally good. The name of the Yulin Guards likewise had a beauty to its sound.
Luo Wuji smiled. "Champion, Peerless-and yet this world happens to have both you and me. The Champion has no crown, and the Peerless has a peer. How amusing."
Huo Qubing froze at that, then savored it for a moment before bursting out laughing. "Wu Ji, I never knew you were such an entertaining fellow."
"Entertaining fellow" could mean many things, but what Huo Qubing meant here, translated into modern language, was roughly someone who enjoyed a good laugh. This rather surprised Huo Qubing, since his impression of Luo Wuji was of a ruthless man of few words.
Luo Wuji cupped his hands and smiled. "Now that this campaign is over, the Great Han Court should not launch another major campaign this year, at least. If you have time, Qubing, come find me at the Marquis of Dong'e's Residence. We could sit and discuss the Way. That should be a fine thing."
Huo Qubing likewise cupped his hands. "Once your Peerless Marquis's Residence is ready, Wu Ji, I will certainly come over and beg a cup of fine wine.
"Uncle just sent word that we are to enter the Imperial Palace to visit my aunt, the Empress. Let us part here."
Luo Wuji offered one last reminder. "Qubing, once you reach the Imperial Palace, have the Director of Imperial Physicians properly tend to your health. Commanders like us who charge into enemy ranks may look strong