As mentioned before, Sun Lang was a master of stealth.
His experience and skills came not only from his military training and his martial arts, but also from his experiences on Earth. In that era of information explosion, he came into contact with many things through the Internet.
Those memories and knowledge were of no use to ordinary people, but with the help of extremely high level martial arts, they were very useful. At the very least, Sun Lang had become a true stealth master.
For example, not long ago in Hucheng, he successfully sneaked into the tightly guarded inner city without alerting anyone or attracting any attention.
But this time, the stealth master was facing a real challenge.
"Cunning, really cunning."
Sun Lang hid in the dark and avoided a round of patrolling soldiers. Looking at the general's tent, he clicked his tongue and said, "They actually used such a shameless method of defense …"
The tents of the generals of each camp were in the center of the camp, like stars surrounding the moon. There was a large open space around the tents to show their noble status and strict hierarchy. In addition, it was convenient for the roll call.
At this moment, outside the tent of the general of the Soaring Eagle Cavalry, there was a circle of Tensei internal guards. They had unsheathed their swords and stood shoulder to shoulder. They looked around vigilantly and completely surrounded the tent.
Cunning, he was too cunning.
Sun Lang touched his chin and fell into deep thought.
Such a tight defense was the same as the one in Hucheng. It was the designer's evil intention. The guards did not have any blind spots. Every movement would arouse the highest vigilance. There was almost no chance of success.
But I am a man who can turn the impossible into possible!
Moreover, Empress was really scared out of her wits. And the tight defense meant that she was really doing something shameful in the tent … Humph, humph, humph, humph, humph, humph, humph …
As he observed the situation, he thought that even if there were ten times more internal guards, they would not be enough to fight him. However, Empress's thinking was very clear. The purpose of these guards was not to stop the enemy, but to warn him. Even if he succeeded in breaking through, he would make a big deal out of it. And once things got out of hand, Lin Daiyu and Xue Baochai would be constrained by their duties and would not be able to sit and watch the show … Humph, good plan.
However, Sun Lang was a stealth master. Such a problem was not difficult for him!
The stealth master studied the terrain and made some calculations in his mind. He nodded to himself. He already had a plan.
Sun Lang moved through the camp and came to a secluded corner. Seeing that there was no one around, he squatted on the ground and rolled up his sleeves.
Dig, dig, dig!
His arms moved at a dazzling speed. His five fingers dug into the ground like they were digging into tofu. The hard earth seemed to become soft and light in his hands. Just using his hands, he was able to dig out a tunnel with great efficiency. In a moment, Sun Lang had dug out a cave he could live in.
Then, he poked his head out and took a deep breath. His hands came together. The earth he had dug out was gathered together by an invisible force. It gathered and compacted endlessly. Then, like mercury flowing over the ground, it spread out and sealed the entrance of the cave.
It looked as if nothing had happened.
In the large tent, in the bathroom separated by screens and curtains, the sound of water gurgling could be heard. Separated by a translucent screen, a beautiful figure was stretching her body in the steaming hot tub. Bathing could relax the mind, so Empress's temper was much better. She smiled and said, "Won't the two generals wash up?"
Xue Baochai and Lin Daiyu were sitting outside. They didn't know what to do with this shameless fellow who had come to their door. Who told her to be the Tensei general, the leader of the imperial envoy guards? In theory, she could freely enter and leave every place in the camp. No one could do anything to her.
Lin Daiyu huffed to show her disdain and that she didn't want to pay attention to her.
Xue Baochai's smile was much more subtle. She smiled and said, "Your Highness is bathing. How can A Lowly General overstep his bounds? Furthermore, you have graced the Soaring Eagle Army with your presence. We have to protect Your Highness' safety."
Empress sank into silence behind the screen. Her good mood immediately disappeared without a trace. A moment later, she said coldly, "Xue Baochai, everyone praises you for your intelligence and wisdom and that you are a model figure among the noble ladies. I feel that your words carry thorns. It can be said that you have a sharp tongue."
Xue Baochai smiled gently and said, "Your Highness has wronged A Lowly General. When has A Lowly General spoken with thorns?"
Empress huffed again. The sound of water splashing came from inside. She said coldly, "Then what did you mean by what you said just now?
Protect my safety? "
Xue Baochai smiled wholeheartedly and replied, "Your Highness is a heavenly noble. How honorable is that? Your precious body is pure and flawless. If someone saw you naked, wouldn't that be a great offense?"
Tensei general said lightly, "Oh?
Could there be a thief who dares to barge in here? "
Xue Baochai pursed her lips and smiled. "Of course, a thief wouldn't be able to enter. However, if it was a highly skilled flower thief, whether or not he could succeed is unknown."
Empress said coldly, "There are layers of internal guards outside. If there is any movement, the entire camp will be alerted. Outside, there are the elites of the Soaring Eagle Army surrounding the area. Inside, there are two generals guarding. Even if there was a flower thief, he would be stabbed to death. How could we let him succeed?
Unless the two of you are working together with the flower thief, then I can't do anything. The two generals are loyal and will definitely not do that. "
Xue Baochai sighed and said, "That depends on the identity of the rapist. If he is an ordinary rapist, naturally, I will kill him with my halberd. But if that rapist happens to be my husband, who is always indecent, then this general can only follow the chicken that marries the chicken, the dog that marries the chicken, the chicken that marries the chicken, the dog that marries the chicken, the dog that marries the chicken, the chicken that marries the chicken, the dog that marries the chicken, the dog that marries the chicken, the dog that marries the chicken, the chicken that marries the chicken, the dog that marries the chicken, the dog that marries the chicken, the chicken that marries the chicken, the dog that marries the chicken, the dog that marries the chicken, the dog that marries the chicken, the chicken that marries the chicken, the dog that marries the chicken, the dog that marries the chicken, the chicken that marries the chicken, the dog that marries the chicken, the dog that marries the chicken, the chicken that marries the chicken, the dog that marries the chicken, the dog that marries the chicken, the chicken that marries the chicken, the dog that marries the chicken, the dog that marri
Empress said coldly, "You are deeply in love with him. Unfortunately, the falling flower is in love with the heartless brook."
Xue Baochai smiled and said, "Your Highness doesn't need to interfere in our family matters."
Empress Tensei gritted her teeth. This Xue Baochai was really difficult to deal with. She didn't bite the bait that she threw out several times. She didn't even give her a chance to sow discord.
What a smart woman … She must have a lot of doubts in her heart. She just doesn't want to show it in front of me because she has already regarded me as an enemy.
Thinking of this, her tone became gentle and not as cold as before. "Do you know why I insisted on bringing the two of you here this time?"
Before Xue Baochai could speak, Lin Daiyu said coldly, "When we attacked the camp, if it weren't for the two of us, I'm afraid that you would have been killed by my brother. So, you brought us here to restrain my brother. Isn't this obvious?"
Empress was angry in her heart. Sun Lang's family were all bastards. She was the Tensei General, who had power over the court and was famous in the world. She was only second to one person and above tens of thousands of people. These years, she had been used to being high and mighty and giving orders. She didn't expect to be restrained in front of these three people.
After all, the situation was better than the person. She forced herself to forget this small offense and tried to make her tone sound softer. "This is only one of the reasons. I don't deny it. However, the bigger reason is that I want you to reunite … No matter what grudges we have, national enmity or family hatred, there is only one thing that we agree on."
Xue Baochai said softly, "A Lowly General doesn't dare to agree with Your Highness."
"You don't have to continue mocking me. I know that you hate me, hate me to death. If there were no consequences for killing me, you would definitely pierce through my heart immediately. You are just afraid of implicating your family, implicating the crumbling Jia Manor. After all, you feel that you are his wife. Since he is no longer around, you have to replace him to protect his family." The Empress Concubine calmly said. "But now, he is not dead. You should be very happy."
Xue Baochai closed her eyes and said, "Attempted murder is also a crime."
"This is not a personal grudge. This is politics, and politics is a game of compromise."
Empress said frankly, "He didn't know how to compromise, so he encountered that kind of thing two years ago. All of this could have been avoided … Now, since it has happened, we have to find a better solution."
Sister Bao shook her head and said, "He is the head of the family. He has the final say on how to solve it."
Empress opened her eyes and said coldly, "He wants to go against the imperial court. He wants to raise the flag of rebellion. He wants to seek revenge from father. He wants to fight with his former comrades. He wants to shatter the peace and prosperity that generations of heroes of the Celestial Yuan Empire have earned with their lives and decades of time. He wants to drag the Rongguo Mansion and even your family onto the war chariot and make countless people pay for his anger and revenge. Doesn't it matter?"
Pain flashed across Xue Baochai's face, but she still gritted her teeth and said, "There is no reason for the perpetrator to blame the victim in this world. Your Highness, you'd better be decent!"
"I have sacrificed too much for this country … I don't care about face anymore. Only children talk about right and wrong. We have to see what is gained and lost."
Empress's voice was still calm. "I just want you to persuade him to think more about other things. It is indeed satisfying to avenge, but what about the people who care about him?"
Sister Bao calmed herself down and said in a calm voice, "Your Highness seems to be fearless."
"Yes. That's why I'm not begging you. Instead, I'm advising you that no matter what, my life won't be in danger during this trip to Ming Province, because he wants to bargain with the imperial court … although he definitely has other motives."
Empress smiled. "Be it for you or the Rongguo Mansion, he will not choose to do anything at this moment, will he?"
Right then, Xue Baochai suddenly put on a weird smile. She seemed to be in a better mood for some reason, and even her tone was more relaxed. "Then, are you going to talk to my husband, Your Highness?"
Empress replied, "I am going to talk to him in the first place, but he seems to be up to no good. Also, he wants to intimidate me first. I'm afraid that the negotiation will not go well … unless you help me."
Xue Baochai's smile was even more brilliant. "Help you?
Do you mean to facilitate the negotiation between you and my husband?
A Lowly General is certainly willing to do anything for you. "
Empress seemed to realize that something was wrong. "Wait … When did you become so easy to talk to?"
Sister Bao said happily, "Your Highness really has a lot of misunderstandings about A Lowly General. To show your sincerity, how about we start the negotiation now?"
Empress was shocked. "Wha …"
As soon as she finished speaking, a muffled sound came from the bathroom. Then, there was a lewd laugh. "Thunder booms in the sky, and I am here … No, I, Tu Xing Sun, am here!"