The imperial envoy came.
No wonder the steward of the Marquis fu did not care about being rude and directly rushed into the Immortal Fishing House to report.
No wonder Young Miss Zhao lost her composure.
Hearing this, Xu Qingluan was also greatly shocked and could not help but hug Young Miss Zhao tightly. She glanced at Sun Lang, her eyes filled with a complicated expression.
Imperial envoy ah … …
Coming under the Emperor's orders, it represented the country's supreme power and the Emperor's prestige. This was the highest law under the enormous framework of the Hou Tu Empire, everyone had to abide by it.
This meant one thing … …
Young Miss Zhao desperately blinked her eyes, holding back the tears in her eyes and the panic in her heart. She forced a smile and said: "It's fine, it's just … …"
She could not continue.
The arrival of the imperial envoy meant that the matters of the Marquis of Jingan fu had already been brought into the administrative framework of the Empire. The arrival of the imperial envoy meant that Sun Lang's protection and her own hiding were completely useless. They had to come out and welcome the imperial envoy who came to investigate. If the person who came did not have good intentions, then the result would be devastating — — the truth was completely unimportant, it only depended on the will of the person in power.
Moreover … … the Marquis of Jingan fu was not clean and was not innocent.
Zhang Yinluo came after hearing the news, her expression was also not very good. Although she did not get along with Young Miss Zhao, this was only an internal conflict. When Young Miss Zhao encountered an unsolvable problem, she would also feel worried.
And Sun Lang's expression could no longer be described as "not very good".
He had just boasted to Xu Qingluan and pretended to be so pretentious, but in the blink of an eye, his face was slapped. The fluctuation in his heart was enough for him to use the Imperial Raging Flames.
The ranger's expression had already sunk, coldly saying: "Has the news been confirmed?"
The steward of the external residence still stood at the side. As a high ranking official of the Marquis fu, he knew the position Sun Lang had in Eldest Miss' heart, so he bowed and said: "En, urgent news came from the capital. The Marquis fu has some connections in the capital."
Sun Lang repeatedly nodded his head: "Good, good, good."
He turned to look at Young Miss Zhao, gently saying: "You don't need to be afraid, and you don't need to be anxious. I promised you before that I will protect Marquis Jingan fu and I will do what I say. This time is also the same, I can promise you … … I will make a trip to the South right now. Don't worry, this imperial envoy team can't even leave Hanzhou."
Although his tone was calm, it seemed that he had made up his mind to kill. The air seemed to have become stagnant, and the surrounding area was filled with traces of heart-palpitating coldness. Again and again, his patience had been worn to the limit.
Miss Zhao's expression changed, and she cried out involuntarily, "No!"
Sun Lang frowned and said, "Don't worry, nothing will happen."
"Wait!"
Zhang Yinluo also seemed to hear that something was wrong. He took two steps forward and pressed down on Sun Lang's shoulder. With a serious expression, he said, "You want to ambush the imperial envoy guards?"
The ranger calmly replied, "No, it's extermination."
"… What's the difference?"
Zhang Yinluo didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "Listen, this is too dangerous. Whether you can do it or not is one matter, the crucial question is … … do you want to provoke the entire Empire?"
Sun Lang raised his eyebrows, but didn't say anything.
"I know what you're thinking … …" The girl sighed, "If you do this, we won't have any peaceful days in the future … …"
She forcefully squeezed Sun Lang's shoulder and met his gaze, sincerely saying: "Don't be impulsive, first go find Hu Huishou and discuss it.
Didn't Hu Huishou promise to take care of this matter?
Maybe the imperial envoy coming this time is the result of his mediation. If it's one of our own that came, then we can just casually fool them and report back to His Majesty, right?
Don't kill without saying anything, what if you kill one of our own? "
— — One of our own?
— — Do you think this kind of trivial matter has nothing to do with Hu Shouxin!?
But these words still couldn't be said to Yinluo.
She couldn't tell anyone.
His enmity with Hu Shouxin, his karma with the heroes of Tianyuan, his conflict with the entire Empire.
Sun Lang glanced at the worried Zhang Yinluo, then looked at the worried Zhao Feihuang, as well as the pale Xu Qingluan. He saw the worries in the girls' hearts, they were worried about him, and also worried about their own families.
Miss Zhao had the entire Marquis Jing 'an fu and several hundred lives. Yin Luo's family extended all the way to Ming Zhou. The clan's side branches, the upper and lower ranks, there were more than a thousand of them … … they were not alone, unlike her.
Really … … troublesome.
He was silent for a moment, then said softly: "… … I'm going to find Old Hu, you all stay here."
Zhang Yinluo breathed a sigh of relief. Just as he wanted to smile, the wind blew, and Sun Lang had already left with large strides.
The girls looked at each other, and the atmosphere suddenly became gloomy.
They seemed to have realized what was between them and Sun Lang.
Xu Qingluan's eyes flashed, and she said softly: "… … Do you trust him?"
Sun Lang walked on the road with large strides and a calm face, all the way to Zhong Yi Building.
When he entered, a paladin who was very drunk in the wine hall on the first floor saw him come in, stood up shakily, and came over, wanting to tease this brat who was brought in by the president, but ran off halfway to open some firm. In the end, before he could put his hand on the other's shoulder, he was casually flung away by Sun Lang, and flew out, knocking down a table.
The guards on the second floor heard the commotion downstairs and saw Sun Lang striding up the stairs with an unfriendly face. They subconsciously pulled out the long sabers at their waists, but they saw a blur in front of their eyes and were thrown down the stairs by Sun Lang.
This time, it could be said that he had poked a hornet's nest. The sound of swords being unsheathed could be heard, and the shouting and warning sounded at the same time. The paladins on the first and second floors heard the alarm and rushed over. They pointed their swords, spears, swords, and halberds at Sun Lang, and wanted to shout a few questions. However, Sun Lang rushed over without saying a word, grabbed one in the chest, and knocked him to the ground with a punch. Then, he took five or six long and short weapons into his arms, and with a shake, another five or six people flew out. The crowd was in an uproar. These paladins were also decisive people who lived with blood on the edge of their blades. They did not care about their relatives, so they straightened the weapons in their hands and directly chopped at Sun Lang.
At the critical moment, they heard a loud roar from the third floor, "All of you, stop!"
The voice was vigorous and surging, shaking the building endlessly, and shaking everyone's ears. They looked up and saw Hu Shouxin standing on the balcony of the third floor, looking down at the people below with a murderous expression. He roared, "Sun Lang, are you f * cking crazy!?"
Sun Lang coldly said, "I've always been crazy, and you only found out today?"
Hu Shouxin's eyes flashed with anger. "You caused a ruckus in the Loyalty Tower, injured your companions, and despised the president. What do you want?"
"Companions?" Sun Lang looked around at the paladins present and sneered. "Are you f * cking awake?
Are they worthy? "
"Shut up!" Hu Shouxin was furious. "Don't forget, you're also a paladin!"
Sun Lang smiled. "I'm not anymore. Old Hu, I f * cking believed in your nonsense a few months ago. Now look at what you've done!"
By the time he said the last few words, his calm words had turned into an angry roar. The sound waves were even sharper and more shocking than Hu Shouxin's just now, echoing in the Loyalty Tower. The paladins were shocked, and they all covered their ears and retreated, swords and weapons falling to the ground. Sun Lang ignored the frightened looks cast by the people and looked up at Hu Shouxin. He calmly said, "I regret it. I'm not playing anymore."
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Hu Shouxin was in a difficult position. Only anger was left in his head. He nodded repeatedly. "Good, good, good. I knew you were wild and hard to tame …"
Sun Lang rudely interrupted him. "Only now do you realize that you're really stupid.
Wouldn't it have been better if you had stayed away from me?
But you're asking for trouble! "
The two brothers had gone through fire and water, fighting side by side against the enemy. After two years of not hearing from each other, they were touched and happy to reunite. They got along with each other happily and interestingly. At the beginning, there were differences, suspicions, and conflicts of different standpoints. After gradually distancing themselves from each other, finally, under the fickleness of fate, they came to a tit-for-tat opposition.
Hu Shouxin indifferently said, "You've been expelled from the Paladin Guild. Now, go."
Sun Lang was expressionless. "I have something to ask you."
Old Hu sneered. "You're not even a paladin anymore. Then why should I see you? Why should I answer your question?"
Sun Lang smiled and calmly said, "If you don't answer, I'll kill you until you do. There are so many people here. If it's not enough, there are more on the street."
Hu Shouxin trembled with anger. "You … shameless!"
Sun Lang grinned. "Power can solve all problems. Power can make everyone bow their heads … Isn't this what you taught me?
Why, have I used it on you? Are you stupid? "
Hu Shouxin closed his eyes. "Sun Lang, don't force me."
Sun Lang's smile was still bright, but his eyes were cold. "It's too late … Don't think that I don't know what you've done."
As soon as he said this, Old Hu's body trembled. Then, he sighed softly. "Let him come up."
The crowd made a path, and Sun Lang went upstairs in silence. He remembered that he had come to Mingzhou a few months ago and coincidentally met Hu Shouxin. In a moment of impulse, he agreed to Hu Shouxin's flowery words and came to this northern city to settle down and become a paladin. That day, he walked here under Old Hu's lead. Everything around him was very novel. He wanted to spend the last year in peace and stability, but he was wrong …
These eight years of karma entanglement had never ended. His ill-fated relationship with this country had never been severed. Even if he did nothing, he would still be constantly dragged into this whirlpool … Old grudges were looking for him, new ties were entangling him. He was restrained, but he felt comfortable and satisfied. More and more people gathered around him, and he did not lose anyone. He enjoyed this peace, but the raging flames in his heart constantly reminded him that he still had a blood feud that he had yet to avenge, and a justice that he had yet to seek …
But …
He followed Hu Shouxin into the room and whispered, "I feel that the current me is as useless as the past few years."
Hu Shouxin's back trembled. He said lightly, "Is it my fault?"
Sun Lang said calmly, "No, it's my fault."
He came to the window, his back still facing Hu Shouxin. "What's going on with the imperial envoy?"
Hu Shouxin sat in a chair and gazed at the paintings hanging on the wall. He replied, "There are two groups. Mingzhou is only incidental.
The court's attention to Lu Town is beyond your imagination. The court quarreled fiercely and finally reached a compromise. Capable officials and elite troops were sent to Lu Town to investigate this matter clearly.
In addition, after a side division arrived in Sui Zhou, they continued north along the canal toward Mingzhou to investigate the matter of the demon vessel a few days ago that was abuzz. "
Sun Lang suddenly turned his head. His gaze was as sharp as a knife. "You did this?"
Hu Shouxin said calmly, "Since you already know, why ask when you already know?"
Sun Lang took a step forward. It was as if a hurricane had passed through the study. The strong wind caused the bonsai in the room and the paper on the table to sway and fly. He gazed at Hu Shouxin and gritted his teeth. "Why did you do this?
Lu Town's demonic weapon appeared in the world and privately forged a demonic sword that could rival the Seven Luminaries Sacred Sword. The nature of this is far more serious than secretly collecting demon vessels.
Back then, I didn't completely cover up this matter because I wanted to give that stinking woman a reminder. I wanted her to be overwhelmed by this matter and have no time to care about Miss Zhao's matter. Thus, I bought time for you to mediate and resolve this matter. Turning a big matter into a small matter, turning a small matter into nothing … but the result!
What the f * ck are you doing?
Why did you take the initiative to lead the imperial envoy here? "
Hu Shouxin stared back at him without backing down. "The imperial envoy is one of us!"
Sun Lang suddenly struck out with his palm, turning the large table in front of Hu Shouxin into scattered wood chips. He roared angrily, "He's one of you!"
Amidst the scattered wood chips, Sun Lang extended his hand and grabbed Hu Shouxin's collar. He repeated, "He's one of you."
The atmosphere froze for a moment.
After a long time, Sun Lang broke the silence. He met Old Hu's gaze and sighed. "It's like this, Old Hu. I don't know. The matter of the horned tiger was like this. My matter was also like this. This time, Miss Zhao's matter was also like this. Why, why do you always act on your own every time? Why do you always use the banner of 'for my own good' to act on your own every time?
It's easy for you to mess things up, do you know that?
Why do you always like to make plans for me based on your own wishful thinking? "
He seemed to be very helpless and his eyes were filled with confusion. "Do you know ah, the imperial envoy shouldn't have come. This matter completely didn't have to happen. I just don't know what kind of clumsy idea you have, to call some bullsh * t imperial envoy over. Miss Zhao, ah, is going to be forced to return to Marquis Jingan fu and be questioned by that imperial envoy who I don't know whose dog he is. You trust that imperial envoy, but I don't. Miss Zhao also doesn't trust him. She will be worried, she will be afraid, she will feel insecure. She will feel that this imperial envoy has bad intentions, that he will send unfavorable information back to the capital and bring disaster to the Marquis fu … … I promised, I just promised her that I would protect her. Right now, she is going to obediently return to the Marquis fu. Do you know this feeling?
This is the feeling of your life being controlled and controlled by someone else. You don't know, right? But I know, so I really sympathize with Miss Zhao's current situation … … "
He stared fixedly at Hu Shouxin's eyes and suddenly smiled. "You have the guts to provoke the imperial envoy. Are you not afraid that this imperial envoy has a life to come but will not be able to return alive?"
Hu Shouxin said in a low voice, "… … Enough."
Sun Lang tilted his head. "En?"
"I say, you … …" Hu Shouxin suddenly raised his head and fiercely slammed his head against Sun Lang, "Have you caused enough trouble!"