Qi Guanyan sighed. "I know … Maybe it's time to put an end to this."
Sun Lang nodded. "Yes, yes. Your wife is really up to no good. What is she trying to do by bringing so many people here?
Your generals, your soldiers, and all the important people in Mingzhou were all called here by her. It's too scary.
Does she want to let everyone in Mingzhou know that you've been cheated on in broad daylight? "
"…"
Qi Guanyan wanted to explain that he hadn't been cheated on, only betrayed. However, when he thought about it, there wasn't much of a difference between the two.
Furthermore, based on his experience in the past two days, as long as he argued with the marshal about this kind of thing, the marshal would happily change the topic all the way from the Eastern Sea to the Southern Sky Gate, and then give him a huge mental blow.
He laughed bitterly and said in a low voice, "This matter is a bit strange … For her to receive the news so quickly, I'm afraid that the Marshal has added fuel to the fire. Could it be that you released the news that I was murdered?"
Sun Lang said indifferently, "I'm not stupid, and neither is your wife."
"That means she didn't." Qi Guanyan frowned. "Then how dare she do this?
Even if there's a misunderstanding between the two sides, and my subordinates are worried about my safety, so much so that they've sent their soldiers to the city gates. As long as I show up and stop them, all her schemes will be meaningless. What is she trying to do? "
Sun Lang waved his hand. "I don't know, and we don't need to know. Since you've thought it through, let's make a trip there immediately. Go find a subordinate you trust and order him to secretly spread the news and find out where the Wang family is. We'll capture her in one fell swoop!"
Qi Guanyan pondered for a moment and shook his head. "No, it's too easy to alert the enemy. Since she's done something like this, she's probably already made arrangements and won't give us the chance …"
Sun Lang glanced at him as if nothing had happened and said indifferently, "Then what do you think?"
Qi Guanyan said with a calm expression, "Stop the enemy with inaction and wait for the enemy with ease. When the two sides are facing each other, we are the righteous army and have an unparalleled advantage on the battlefield. It can be said that victory is within our grasp. Under such circumstances, we must not be greedy and advance prematurely. We must take each step carefully and make use of our strengths and avoid our weaknesses."
Zhang Yinluo's heart skipped a beat when he heard this. He glanced at Sun Lang. Qi Guanyan's opinion was exactly the same as Sun Lang's. Was it true that the thought processes of famous generals were all similar?
However, Sun Lang's expression actually changed. He coldly said, "Your wife knows you very well. She also knows how to use troops. How do you know that you are using troops in an open and aboveboard manner right now, and that you are not in her calculations?
How do you know that what you're waiting for isn't her well-arranged scheme? "
Qi Guanyan continued, "Whether we strike first or strike later, both of these actions carry risks. We could fall into her trap either way.
In A Lowly General's opinion, it's better to strike later. If it's the latter, she will appear no matter what. This is the best opportunity for us to face her head on. "
"Besides …" the general said calmly, "Even if she has arranged some shocking scheme, as long as you are in the middle, you can cut it all down."
The flattery of the Zhenzhou Grand General, even if it was on the Emperor, would make the Emperor very happy. But Sun Lang did not buy it. He looked Qi Guanyan up and down, a cold smile appearing on his face. "You can even say such words... what do you want?"
The general looked at Sun Lang and bowed deeply. "Please allow A Lowly General to keep me in suspense. The Marshal will know when the time comes. I can guarantee that you will get what you want no matter what."
Sun Lang's expression turned cold. "Know when the time comes?
Qi Guanyan, everyone has their own thoughts. I don't know what you are thinking. If you don't want to say it, I can't do anything about it.
However, many tragedies in the world do not have to happen. Too many deaths and departures are caused by the self-righteousness of the people involved … "
He looked deeply at Qi Guanyan and said, "I've told you before, don't say that I didn't warn you. Hmm?
Now you are holding back. When the time comes, it will be too late to cry. "
Qi Guanyan said calmly, "Thank you for your reminder, Marshal. A Lowly General already knows. However, in my life, I have experienced ups and downs in the official circle. When I do things according to my heart, I always run into obstacles and am unhappy. When I do things against my heart, I have a meteoric rise, but I am not happy … I have to hold my head high for once, right?"
Sun Lang said indifferently, "Qi Guanyan, you are a smart person. There are some things that you don't need to say too clearly. The reason why I have the patience to waste time with you here, you know very well in your heart … I don't mind visiting your cottage three times, and I also don't mind spending time to watch you act out your bitter love drama. But my patience is actually limited. If you continue to be so shameless, don't blame me for suppressing my pity for your talent and sending you to paradise."
Qi Guanyan's expression did not change. He lowered his head and said, "I am not virtuous or talented. I have suffered losses in my private actions. I am very grateful that Marshal thinks highly of me. If I had met Marshal a few years ago, then …"
Sun Lang grabbed him by the collar and said coldly, "F * ck you, Qi Guanyan. You're a hero, you're a man made of iron, but there's always something you can't let go of. In this world, there are always some people and some things that can make you worry, that can make you cry the most painfully!"
He said in a low voice, "Don't force me to this step … I am indeed not the same as before."
Sun Lang reached out and pushed. Qi Guanyan staggered and fell back.
He turned around and did not look at the General anymore. He said coldly, "Let's go!"
Zhang Yinluo made an "oh" sound, but did not immediately move. She looked at Qi Guanyan with some doubt and surprise in her eyes, as if she had discovered something.
Qi Guanyan fell on the bed. He raised his head and smiled at her. "Miss Zhang, you must cherish this."
Yin Luo was a virgin after all, and she was a little shy by nature. When others mentioned her emotional problems, she would become extremely embarrassed. The questions and guesses in her mind were immediately thrown out of the window. She clasped her hands in a fluster, then turned around and ran away.
Qi Guanyan was left alone. He sat by the bed and leaned against the headboard. He looked at the beam and sighed silently. He said softly, "You must cherish this …"
Sun Lang walked out of the courtyard angrily. He turned around and complained, "Son of a bitch, this bastard is a sissy. F * ck!
Why is he taking so long to complete this recruitment mission?! "
Zhang Yinluo quickly followed. Although she did not know what a "personal recruitment mission" was, she could still guess Sun Lang's meaning. She shook her head and said, "He is a great general of a province. If he sincerely pledges allegiance to you, then the military power of the Empire's northern border will fall into your hands. Next to Ming Province is Song Province, and Song Province is General Zhao's territory. Isn't that also your territory?
When the time comes, Song and Ming provinces will be connected. The north will be connected to Lihuo, and the south will be facing the Imperial Capital. Even I can see the benefits … "
She reached out and patted Sun Lang's back. "So, the road to happiness is strewn with setbacks. You're going to take advantage of such a big advantage. It's okay to work a little harder."
Sun Lang's anger subsided, but his face was still serious. "If it weren't for the fact that I have to subdue Qi Guanyan to take over Ming Province in the most complete peace, why would I waste my time with him here?
It's just that I haven't been able to see through his thoughts, which makes me feel uneasy … I don't know what he's thinking, and I can't figure out what he wants to do … "
Yinluo's heart skipped a beat, and the doubts she had just now surged into her mind. "Yes, General Qi's behavior is really too strange. He seems to still have feelings for his wife, but he is still very angry and annoyed by the Wang family's betrayal. I really can't figure out what he wants to do."
Sun Lang looked at her in surprise. "You actually saw through it."
Yinluo said loudly, "What do you mean I actually saw through it?
No matter what, I'm still a girl!
My thoughts in this aspect are also more delicate and sensitive than yours!
Why can't I see through it? "
Sun Lang said with a smile, "Okay, delicate and sensitive emotional expert Miss Zhang, why don't you analyze Qi Guanyan's psychological activities and emotional state?"
The cow lady snorted a few times and raised a finger. "Analyzing this matter is actually very simple. Under the same circumstances, first establish a standard human reaction, then compare it with General Qi's reaction to see what's different. Then, carry out a further in-depth analysis …"
Sun Lang clicked his tongue and said, "Oh, that's really something."
Yinluo made a face and continued, "The relationship between General Qi and the Wang family is intricate and complicated, but if you sort it out, there are no more than three stages.
He said that he actually already knew that the Wang family was from Tensei Province, and he was already mentally prepared. However, a few days ago, he heard with his own ears that the Wang family had arranged a vicious plot against him, and only then did he feel the unforgettable anger and killing intent. In other words, although he knew that his wife was a spy from Tensei Province, he still tolerated and liked her, so … "
She rolled her eyes and pointed at Sun Lang with a smile. "Let's use you as an example!
Let's say that there's a woman. At first, you thought that she had bad intentions and were very guarded against her, but gradually, you fell in love with her, but later, you were … ah … "
She saw that Sun Lang's expression suddenly changed, and she suddenly realized and regretted it.
She said the wrong thing.
Empress Tensei.
Yinluo didn't know much about Sun Lang's past. She only heard him talk about it sporadically, like small pieces of a puzzle. Although they were scattered, when pieced together, she could always guess the truth … However, that was only the truth of her guess. Sun Lang had never completely told her the cause and effect of the matter and the real picture.
Sun Lang had said more than once that as long as she wanted to know, he would tell her everything.
But Yinluo had never opened her mouth to ask.
Because she knew that although Sun Lang had always been smiling mischievously and acted as if nothing was forbidden, his self-esteem was actually very strong. His martial arts were strong, his military achievements were great, and he was once an extremely high official. He was already a first-class person in the world. How could he keep talking about the sad things of the past to ask for pity?
… Moreover, that was the knot and pain in his heart. When he occasionally mentioned it, the ferocious bloody light that flashed in his eyes represented the hatred that he had never let go.
And all of this probably had something to do with a woman whose name was famous all over the world.
Empress Tensei, the most dazzling name among the outstanding women in the world, the pride of the Imperial Family. Between this woman and Sun Lang, there was probably a story that couldn't be told for three days and three nights … an ill-fated relationship.
Because when Sun Lang talked about her, there was no smile on his face, and his eyes were cold. Compared to when he talked about Godly Doctor Lu, Zhao Yunlong, and even other people, his expression was completely different.
It was just that the past with Empress Tensei was probably the thing that Sun Lang was most unwilling to talk about. Yinluo also didn't have much of an idea about this matter, so after she spoke, she noticed the change in Sun Lang's expression. Only then did she suddenly realize that she had probably touched on Sun Lang's sore spot.
She looked at Sun Lang's face that suddenly had a smile on it and suddenly panicked. She didn't know what to do and said, "I, I, I didn't do it on purpose. I'm sorry, I …"
Sun Lang expressionlessly turned around, as if he wanted to leave.
The girl's heart suddenly ached. Without thinking, she immediately threw herself at Sun Lang and hugged him from behind. She cried, "It's my fault. Don't be silent. You can scold me a little!"
Sun Lang's voice was very calm. "Let go of me."
Yinluo's heart trembled, but she still braced herself and said, "I won't let go!"
Then Sun Lang was silent and didn't say a word.
The two maintained this posture. The girl hugged the man from behind and didn't move at all.
Sun Lang still didn't say anything.
Yin Luo only hugged Sun Lang's body tightly. She hugged him tightly, as if she was afraid that he would forcefully break free in the next instant and leave without looking back … If something like that happened, she wouldn't know what she should do. Just like at this moment, she also didn't know what she should say.
So, she could only hug and hug like this.
After an unknown period of time, she suddenly heard Sun Lang let out a sigh towards the sky.
"Ah … so cool."
… Eh?
Yinluo didn't react for a moment.
"Ah … Zetsgud …"
— — Let out a king's praise.
Yinluo blinked and suddenly realized something. Her face flushed red and she immediately jumped back two steps. She said in a sharp voice, "Are you playing with me?"
Sun Lang's heart thumped, but he was a person who had been through storms and waves. How fast was his reaction?
He immediately turned back with an elegant and indifferent smile and reached out to knock the girl's forehead. "We're even."
Looking at his calm smile with a trace of sadness, Yinluo's heart beat faster. Her aggressive appearance relaxed. She bowed her head and said, "I'm sorry."
Phew … I passed.
Heaving a sigh of relief in his heart, Sun Lang stretched out his hand and patted her head — Yin Luo usually hated this kind of behavior — then smiled and said, "It's alright, I've already thought it through. This is just a debt, and it has nothing to do with men and women. She and I are irreconcilable enemies, and there has to be an end to it. She took away my originally peaceful life, and also took away my two hopes. I will pay her back for everything."
Yinluo was still in shock. She snorted and whispered, "You are an exception, it doesn't count."
The wound that Empress left in your heart is far greater than the wound that Wang left in General Qi's heart.
Moreover … Hmph, you also said that there is no love between the two of you.
So, it doesn't count.
After all, General Qi was still in love with Madam Wang. If feelings were mixed into the affairs of this world, who could say for sure what would happen …
She glanced at Sun Lang and said in her heart.
— — Take me for example. If you hurt me badly and break my heart, I definitely won't kill you. I'll let you live and then think of a way to make you miss me every day. You'll think of me for the rest of your life. You'll regret it, but you'll never see me again. Only then will I be able to vent my anger …
Suddenly, a light flashed through her mind. She seemed to have grasped something.
But at this time, Sun Lang said with a smile, "What are you thinking about now?"
Looking at this hateful face, Yin Luo thought of what she had just said in her heart. Yin Luo blushed and said loudly, "I didn't think of anything!
That was just an assumption! "
"… What assumption?"
"Nothing!"