Dou Xiao is a narrow-minded person. After going back, the more he thought about it, the angrier he became. This was the first time he had been humiliated since birth, and he couldn't accept it no matter how hard he tried. He waved his hand at his subordinates and a wicked idea immediately came to mind.

That night, Dou Xiao stood outside Xiao Rufeng's tent with a smile on his face, feeling regretful. "Deputy General Xiao, I was in the wrong today. I was too petty and jealous when I saw you being favored. But now, after my father scolded me, I've realized that you, General, are talented and deserving of such treatment. I shouldn't compare myself to you. Come, let's go to my tent and have a drink. Consider it as my way of making it up to you!"

"Dou, there's no need to be so polite!" Xiao Rufeng calmly pulled his arm out of Dou Xiao's grip. "I understand your intentions, there's no need to drink for that. I never blamed you, Dou."

"Ah! Could it be that Vice General Xiao looks down on this young master? Or is Vice General Xiao secretly blaming this young master from the bottom of his heart?" Dou Xiao's face showed displeasure, wearing an expression that seemed to say, "If you don't follow me, it won't end well."

"Alright!" Xiao Rufeng reluctantly agreed. When one is under someone else's roof, it is necessary to bow one's head. Offending Dou Xiao at this time would definitely not be a wise choice.

"That's right!" Dou Xiao patted Xiao Rufeng on the shoulder, hooked his arm around his neck, and appeared like a pair of good brothers.

In just a moment, they arrived at Dou Xiao's camp.

The wine and appetizers were already prepared. Dou Xiao warmly invited Xiao Rufeng to sit down. "Come, come, quickly take a seat. This is a fine wine that I, this young master, have carefully collected. Have a taste!"

"Dou Shao, Rufeng doesn't know how to drink!" Xiao Rufeng hesitated a bit and said, "Rufeng would like to substitute tea for alcohol and have a pleasant conversation with Dou Shao."

Xiao Rufeng, indeed, cannot drink alcohol. However, the real reason he refuses isn't because of this, but rather due to the military's prohibition on drinking. Once discovered, one would either face punishment or even lose their life.

Dou Xiao is Dou Wei's son. Even if he is discovered, it's not a big deal. But he can't afford that. He is nothing. Moreover, he has finally gotten closer to Dou Wei and cannot let it all go to waste because of a jar of wine.

"Vice General Xiao, this is no fun at all. How can a grown man not know how to drink?" Dou Xiao's face was full of disdain, but deep down, he was quite dissatisfied. "Let's do this! You don't have to drink much, just one glass, and we'll settle our previous grievances!"

"Alright!" Xiao Rufeng raised his cup, "Then Rufeng will toast Dou Shao with a cup!"

It was evident that Dou Xiao was no longer happy. Xiao Rufeng could only helplessly drink a glass of wine. For some reason, when he put down his cup, there was a faint smile on the corner of Dou Xiao's lips, a smile that did not reach his eyes.

"Eat the vegetables, eat the vegetables!" Perhaps noticing the gaze directed at him from Xiao Rufeng, Dou Xiao pointed at a few dishes and said in a somewhat feigned manner.

Picking up the chopsticks, Xiao Rufeng suddenly felt dizzy. He was secretly shocked, as although he didn't drink alcohol, he wasn't the type to be knocked down by just one glass. He looked at Dou Xiao with a puzzled expression.

A smile crept up at the corner of Dou Xiao's mouth, mocking him with a gleam of sarcasm, giving rise to an ominous sensation.

"You...," Xiao Rufeng weakly stood up, but before he could finish speaking, he fell down unconscious.

Carelessness! In the moment when he completely passed out, Xiao Rufeng inwardly exclaimed "carelessness!"

"Heh, dare to challenge me, the young master? Are you even worthy?" Dou Xiao smirked as he gave a kick to the limp body of Xiao Rufeng. Then, he turned to the person who had just entered and sneered, "Do you know what to do now?"

"Understood!" The subordinate smiled obsequiously. "Don't worry, Young Master. I will definitely handle it properly."

Outside the Xiongnu camp, several individuals were sneaking around, cautiously poking their heads out.

What should we do? It seems like their defense is very tight!

"We need to think of a solution!"

"Yeah! If we can't complete this task, Dou Shao will kill us when we go back."

Two little heads were close together, whispering secretly.

What is it! The rustling sound finally alarmed the Xiongnu soldiers.

With a loud shout from the Xiongnu soldiers and the sound of hurried footsteps approaching, they no longer had the intention to carry out any task. They abandoned Xiao Rufeng and ran away in a flash.

"Sir, it's a dead person!" Kicking Xiao Rufeng's body, a Xiongnu soldier said to a man who appeared to be a Xiongnu general.

This person is none other than Xiongnu's top warrior, Jin Youzai.

"Dead man!" Jin squatted down again, placing his index finger on Xiao Rufeng's nose, and then kicked the soldier who had just reported on the shin hard. "What dead man? He's not dead! Wearing the Murong Dynasty's military uniform, it's obvious he's a spy. Take him down and come with me to see the prince!"

"Yes, yes, yes!" The men beneath him weakly acquiesced.

Two people, each with one arm, dragged an unconscious Xiao Rufeng forward.

General Jin!" Suddenly, a gentle and delicate voice abruptly entered General Jin's ears, causing him to instantly come to a halt.