Failed.
Failed to ascend the throne.
Failed to ascend the throne to Qi Guanyan.
The Master Ball he threw hit Qi Guanyan's head and bounced back.
She had clearly driven a wedge between him and the Heavenly Strategies Princess as if nothing had happened.
Why did it turn out like this?
Wasn't this persuasive trick written in a book long ago?
First, he would gain the upper hand by a show of strength. He would say, "General, you're pregnant" … Bah, "General, you're in trouble". Then, he would analyze the terrible situation the other party was in and scare him. Then, he would point out the right path for him with a calm expression. He would make the other party kowtow in gratitude. This was clearly the classic tactic of a lobbyist, okay?!
Sun Lang did follow this method. After pressing Qi Guanyan step by step, he threw out a proposal to cooperate with the northern faction. Unexpectedly, Qi Guanyan rejected it without any hesitation.
… Isn't this f * cking embarrassing?
Sun Lang didn't know what to do for a moment. He really wanted to shout, "Motherf * cker, your Grandpa Sun is here" and shake his body so hard that Qi Guanyan kowtowed. But he felt that it was a bit shameful.
So, he persuaded earnestly, "Qi Guanyan, there's a saying that a good bird chooses a good tree to nest in. A few years ago, he was still shouting that Kuang San would be his wife. In the blink of an eye, he turned to Kanna. There are a lot of shameless people like him. You don't see them rotten, right?
It's just a change of big brother. This is called abandoning the darkness for the light. There's nothing to be ashamed of … "
Qi Guanyan smiled bitterly, "Brother Sun, I appreciate your kindness. But let me put it bluntly … What's the difference between your northern faction and Tensei Province?"
There was a big difference!
Empress was a legitimate member of the royal family. He had the legal qualification to inherit the throne. What about me?
I was a traitor!
I was a treacherous official!
I wanted to kill my way into the capital and take the throne!
How could it be the same?
The general sighed sadly and said, "I'm not mocking you. It's just … I've been on the wrong path from the beginning. I really regret it. Now, I finally got my retribution. It's the price I should pay.
All these years, I've always felt uneasy. Perhaps this time, for me, it's a release. Even if I lose my job and return to my hometown, there's nothing bad about it … "
Sun Lang felt a chill in his heart … [This guy is really disheartened and wants to avoid the world?]
He said nonchalantly, "Took the wrong path?
What was General Qi referring to?
You may think that you've taken the wrong path, but there's still a chance for you to start over. In the end … "
Qi Guanyan interrupted him and said, "There's no turning back, and I don't want to turn back. However, before that, I can cooperate or even trade with you to a certain extent in exchange for a promise. What do you think, brother?"
Sun Lang's eyes lit up when he heard this. He patted his chest and said, "No problem. It's a deal between friends. Let's leave it to Hu Shouxin. He'll definitely like it."
The Grand General smiled. "Indeed, you can talk to Hu Shouxin."
Sun Lang asked, "What is it?"
Qi Guanyan sighed, "My wife …"
"… She's about to give birth?"
The general had a dumbfounded look as he said, "Ah?
My wife isn't pregnant. Why do you say that? "
"It's nothing. It's just a reflex." Sun Lang waved his hand. "Continue."
Qi Guanyan was a little baffled. Sun Lang's martial arts were outstanding, and he could be considered handsome. It was just that his personality was a little strange, and he would often say things that others couldn't understand … He nodded and continued, "To tell you the truth, it doesn't matter if I'm removed from my position, punished by the imperial court, or retaliated by the Heavenly Policy Hall. I'm only worried about the safety of my wife …"
He looked at Sun Lang and said softly, "Empress … If necessary, she'll definitely do something like that. I'm sure of it."
Sun Lang nodded. "Yes. She has a very weak sense of morality. She has the heart of an emperor without any taboos. She only knows how to weigh the pros and cons. There's nothing in the world that she doesn't dare to do."
The Grand General was puzzled. "You seem to be very familiar with Empress?"
Sun Lang laughed. "I heard it from Marshal Jia."
"I see. It's said that Marshal Jia and Empress almost …" Qi Guanyan subconsciously said half of the sentence. He only realized that he had misspoken when he saw Sun Lang's strange expression. He really shouldn't have talked about the gossip of his former marshal in front of him. He smiled and hurriedly changed the topic. "And this is what I'm worried about … I'm worried that she'll make things difficult for my wife."
Sun Lang thought for a while. "You want us to protect your wife?"
"Yes."
Qi Guanyan's eyes were shining. "I said that there's no difference between the northern faction and Tensei Province, but there's actually a difference … You're Marshal Jia's subordinates. The northern faction's backbone has always been straight, which I respect and envy.
I know that General Hu has always looked down on me, but I admire his temperament and character. I only want one sentence from him. If he agrees, then he'll definitely do it. "
Sun Lang heard Qi Guanyan's words and kept smiling. However, he seemed to have thought of something and his smile slowly disappeared. He said lightly, "You're really a romantic."
Qi Guanyan's face showed a gentle smile. He said softly, "Brother Sun, you must not have a family yet … Oh, I almost forgot. You're engaged to Miss Zhang. You'll understand my feelings soon."
Sun Lang's expression froze. He said fiercely, "I'll understand soon!
Definitely!
Very soon! "
"…" Qi Guanyan was surprised. "Did I say something wrong?"
Motherf * cker. I wanted to pull you into the rebellion with good intentions, but you stuffed me with dog food for no reason and still have the nerve to say it.
However, this matter … seemed to be a bit problematic.
Protecting a woman from Tensei Province was naturally not a problem, but the key problem was …
Motherf * cker, the woman you're so infatuated with and wholeheartedly wanted to protect is a spy from Tensei Province. Maybe you received orders from that woman and want to kill you …
If you found out the truth, wouldn't you explode in an instant?
Sun Lang touched his chin and fell into deep thought. He wondered if he should tell Qi Guanyan in advance so that he could be mentally prepared.
Eh, that's not right. His wife is a traitor. What does that have to do with me?
Eh, isn't this a good thing?
What does this have to do with me? I'm here to pull Qi Guanyan into the rebellion, not to care about the family situation of active duty soldiers. Even if he and his wife have a falling out, I only need to watch the show.
Besides, Qi Guanyan already has the idea of avoiding the world and wants to quit. How can I just let it go?
Yes, yes, yes, this was a good opportunity. He could use this opportunity to discover his wife's true colors. It turned out that his wife, who he had wholeheartedly loved and wanted to protect until the end, was actually a spy that the Heavenly Policy Manor had placed by his side all this time. All of this was the Empress Concubine's scheme. It turned out that his wife had never loved him at all. Her heart was filled with love and tolerance all these years, but in exchange, she had only betrayed him coldly …
Ah ha!
This is the fate of a disloyal dog!
The more Sun Lang thought about it, the more excited he became. After this incident, Qi Guanyan would definitely hate the Heavenly Policy Mansion. This was the perfect opportunity to rope him in. At the same time, it would also make General Qi lose all hope in love and become a loyal right-hand man of the FFF group. Hahaha, damn it, how dare you stuff me with dog food? Damn you lovey-dovey dog, f * cking idiot. Are you stupid? Are you stupid?
Qi Guanyan saw that Sun Lang's face was serious at first and then became ecstatic. No matter how he looked at it, Qi Guanyan was shocked and whispered, "Bro, bro?"
"What's wrong, comrade … Bah, General Qi?"
Sun Lang restrained the joy on his face and said solemnly, "This matter, in principle, we can agree. But as for the details, let's talk to Hu Shouxin later. But we promised to protect your wife. How are you going to repay us?"
Qi Guanyan said seriously, "Please tell me, bro."
Sun Lang rubbed his chin. It's not very humane to take advantage of the situation now. Why don't I wait until you've seen the truth of the world and experienced an unforgettable betrayal before I come out and ask about your well-being? Naturally, I can make you kowtow to me. At that time, you'll be mine. You'll have to do whatever I want you to do …
Wait, there's something wrong with this.
Forget it, forget it. Sun Lang waved his hand and said, "I trust you, bro. We don't need to rush this. Now that your wife is still missing, we don't need to rush. What's more important is to find her."
"Oh!" Qi Guanyan suddenly realized something and stamped his feet. "I was so busy talking that I almost forgot about this!
That bastard didn't take my wife away, did he? "
Sun Lang smiled and said, "No, when it was fighting with those crazy soldiers of yours, it was also smeared with a lot of that stuff. At this time, it also has a fishy smell all over its body, almost like it fell into a cesspool. How would it dare to immediately appear in front of your wife?
Your wife will definitely think that he fell into a cesspool … How can he let other people know such a shameful thing? "
Qi Guanyan was refreshed. "Are you saying that he's looking for water to clean his armor?"
Sun Lang nodded and then pointed in a direction. "It's probably in that direction. It stopped and didn't move for a long time. I also noticed this, so I stopped and waited for it to finish.
Do you see? There's a river over there. He must be cleaning upstream. If you don't believe me, bro, you can go to the river over there and taste the water. See if there's a mysterious smell … "
Qi Guanyan shuddered. "That won't be necessary …"
He thought of what Sun Lang had done before. Although he had temporarily turned from an enemy to a friend, but there was still some resentment in his voice. "Brother Sun really doesn't care about trifles, causing my soldiers to suffer such pain …"
Sun Lang laughed. "That's not feces or urine. It's actually a type of food called canned herring. Bro Qi, do you want to try it?
I still have two cans left. "
After saying that, he took out a small metal can and handed it to the general. General Qi stared at the can and was silent for a long time. Then, he said with a complicated tone, "Food … Is this really food?"
Sun Lang gave him a thumbs up. "The fish is fresh and tender. It melts in your mouth. If you dip a steamed bun in the soup, it'll have a different flavor."
Qi Guanyan was shocked. "… You've eaten it before?"
"Of course not." Sun Lang said proudly. "That's what the people who ate it said!"
The general finally declined the gift of the sea. After thinking for a while, his face turned fierce. "That bastard kidnapped my wife. He has bad intentions. Bro Sun also wants to deal with him. Why don't we quietly approach him and attack him together. Then, we can force him to tell us the whereabouts of my wife!"
Qi Guanyan had seen Sun Lang's skills before. If he joined forces with Sun Lang, the power of their surprise attack could be imagined. Even the Seven Luminaries Sword Sage might have to flee, let alone the Li Fire Guards who could only rely on their armor.
Sun Lang smiled and said, "Don't worry. The frightening thing about a Blazing Angel is that it isn't mass-produced. Every Blazing Angel has its own characteristics and special abilities. When we fight with a martial artist, whether it's thirty or fifty exchanges, we can always figure out their moves. But when fighting with a Blazing Angel, you will never know what kind of strange thing it will pull out in the next moment … If you can't hold back and let it escape or kill it, where will you find your wife?"
If we can't find your wife, how will we see the general's anger? How will we see you killing seventy thousand of them?
Qi Guanyan was convinced by him. He sighed and resentfully gave up on his plan. The two of them waited for a while. Sun Lang's spirit was lifted. "Finally done … You're dawdling like a girl. Let's go."
The Grand General was waiting anxiously. Hearing Sun Lang's words, he immediately followed Sun Lang's footsteps. He saw that Sun Lang had only focused for a moment before he found the right direction and strode off. Curious, he asked in a small voice, "Brother, how did you track that thief?
Is it really not the smell of that canned herring? "
Sun Lang rolled his eyes. "I'm not a dog. I don't know that kind of skill."
The two of them chased side by side. Qi Guanyan smiled. "Speaking of dogs, I remember that someone once jokingly called the four fierce generals under Marshal Jia the Four Hounds. But the four of them actually accepted the title happily and called themselves the Marshal's lackeys. Loyal Hound, Hunting Hound, Vicious Hound, and Rabid Hound. Among them, the Hunting Hound General is extremely good at tracking down enemies … Are you familiar with him?"
The corners of Sun Lang's mouth twitched as he smiled. "Quite familiar."
Qi Guanyan sighed. "Unfortunately, Marshal Jia passed away early. The Loyal Hounds and Hunting Hounds are one thing, but the Vicious Hounds and Rabid Hounds are left unchecked. I heard that they've caused a lot of trouble …"
Sun Lang's feet moved like the wind. He said lightly, "The sky wants to rain, and the mother wants to marry. Let them be."
It wasn't easy to respond to this. For a moment, the atmosphere fell into silence. Under Sun Lang's lead, the two of them moved forward secretly.
Qi Guanyan was silent for a moment. Suddenly, he said, "Actually, I'm quite envious of you … Or rather, the entire army was envious of the Northern faction …"
Sun Lang turned to look at Qi Guanyan. "If you're envious, you can join us."
"It's not the same."
Qi Guanyan sighed. "It's not the same anymore. Everything can no longer be restarted. That person is no longer here … The war is over."
Sun Lang glanced at him. Just as he was about to speak, his expression changed slightly. He said in a low voice, "We're here."
Hearing this, Qi Guanyan immediately rushed to the top of the hill in front. He crouched down and held his breath.
Under the moonlight, he saw a small tent on top of a small hill in front of him.
And her, who he missed dearly.