This was Luo Wuji's first visit to Huo Qubing's residence. The Marquis of Champion's Residence was a mansion Liu Che had bestowed directly upon Huo Qubing. In all of Chang'an City, apart from Luo Jing's Marquis of Dong'e's Residence, the Marquis of Changping's Residence and the Marquis of Champion's Residence were the two largest and most magnificent estates.
Huo Qubing had achieved success in his youth. After his great victory in Henan Land earned him a marquisate, he had received far more praise than even Luo Wuji.
That was because he was different from Luo Wuji. Luo Wuji was a Luo Clan Scion, and the next Duke Zhao personally designated by Sage King Zhao. His present accomplishments were considered only natural. It was like Duke Min of Luo, whose reputation was less distinguished because the other Marquises of Luo were even more outstanding. This was the burden that came with being born into the Luo Clan.
Huo Qubing carried no such burden, so he could bask in the world's praise and take pride in it. He was no frugal man in his daily life, either. After all, he had grown up beside Liu Che, an emperor who loved throwing money around. A moment's thought made it clear that he could hardly have developed thrifty habits.
Even on campaign, so long as he had not begun a long-distance lightning raid, he brought his personal cooks along. When it came to enjoying himself, he was a professional.
With Luo Wuji coming to visit, Huo Qubing naturally greeted him at the entrance. The two walked into the Marquis of Champion's Residence together. The maidservants coming and going through the estate were all quite pretty, and some could even be called beauties.
Many were palace maids Liu Che had bestowed upon him. Given Liu