While Sun Lang was eating donkey meat and hurrying toward the Copper Sparrow Terrace, the situation in the VIP room on the seventh floor of the Copper Sparrow Terrace was somewhat strange.
The eldest son of the Sun family of Jiangdong was silent.
Although his mischievous sister was a bit jumpy, she was a proper beauty.
Her martial arts were excellent, and her cultivation was not weak. When she was thirteen or fourteen years old, the number of people who came to propose marriage almost broke the doorway of the family.
On one hand, it was because of the power of the Sun family of Jiangdong. On the other hand, this sister was indeed a very good beauty. She was skilled in martial arts, beautiful in appearance, and innocent in personality. Such a girl was very popular among the historians of Jiangnan. Many people who passed down their martial arts hoped that their children would receive a good education. It would be best if they had a mother who could beat their children from a young age.
There were many matchmakers, but none of them came to fruition. On one hand, the father doted on his daughter. On the other hand, this younger sister had been competitive since she was young and had her own opinions. If anyone dared to propose marriage, she would secretly tease the matchmaker and ruin the whole thing.
And today's matter …
To be able to persuade the manager of the Copper Sparrow Terrace to specially entertain the siblings on the seventh floor, such a person was either rich or noble. His appearance was also very good, and it seemed that his martial arts were not weak. If his character and personality were good, he was indeed a good match for his sister … but this kind of matter, even he, the elder brother, did not have the final say.
The man in the brocade robe said, "My brother Shun is not lacking in character, appearance, or talent. Today, he fell in love with your sister at first sight. It is a good fate bestowed by heaven. He is not married, and your sister is not married. Is this not good?
As the saying goes, the elder brother is like a father. If the eldest young master has no objections, this matter can be settled. We will go back tonight to prepare the betrothal gifts and marriage documents, and send the betrothal gifts to the Wentai … "
The second brother of the Sun family understood his sister's personality the best. Hearing him say this, he cried out in his heart.
As expected, the girl, who was blushing when she heard this, immediately darkened her face. She stared at the man in the brocade robe and said, "You want me to marry, but why did you ask my brother and my father, but not me?
Don't tell me you want my big brother to get married? "
However, he was the owner of the Copper Sparrow Pavilion, so he was quite good with words. He immediately apologized, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry. It's my fault. I apologize to Miss. It's my fault. I'm too impatient to say anything. After all …"
"You don't have to say anymore. I won't marry him." Sun Family's little sister shook her head. "I don't like this person."
These words were so direct that even the brocade-robed man didn't know how to respond. He stared blankly for a moment, then smiled bitterly and said, "Miss, aren't you going to ask your father and brother's opinion?"
The girl glared and said, "I'm the one getting married, not them. Why do you have to ask my father and brother?"
How did this wild girl grow up?
The handsome man wanted to say something more, but he suddenly heard King Zhongshun sneer, "She's about to climb up the tree. Naturally, she won't put us in her eyes."
His life was on the line these past few days, and he had been running around. His personality was becoming more and more eccentric. He didn't care much about the brocade-robed man's handsome plan. Now that he was rejected so directly, he felt a little annoyed and didn't care anymore. Damn, it was so boring.
Sun Family's big brother heard this and said lightly, "Brother Li, I don't understand your words. We don't even know Brother Li's true identity, so how can we look down on you?
You're discussing the marriage with Sun Family, but you're not willing to tell us your true identity. How can there be such a discussion in this world? "
King Zhongshun looked at the three siblings and smiled coldly. He slowly said, "My surname is Li, and I'm the fourteenth in my family. Brother Shun is a fake name, taken from the words Zhongshun."
Once this was said, the Sun Family's brothers' faces changed. They stood up together and said, "It's you!"
Sun Family's little sister reacted a little slower. Surname Li, fourteenth, Zhongshun, wasn't … wasn't this King Zhongshun?
She shouted, "You … you're that King Zhongshun?"
King Zhongshun slowly stood up. "That's right. What do you want?"
The Sun Family's brothers made a prompt decision and cupped their hands. "Sorry for disturbing you these past few days. We'll take our leave now!"
King Zhongshun sneered. "What, you're not even a family yet, but you're already so angry?
Your Sun Family is greedy for riches and wants to bring that traitor into your family. Be careful not to get any benefits and get yourself into trouble! "
These days, aristocratic families paid attention to their reputation and integrity. Especially the younger generation, they cared more about their family's glory. The words' greedy for riches and honor 'were the most vicious accusations.
Sun Family's little sister was the least shrewd. She shouted, "Nonsense!
Who wants to have an uncle! "
The two brothers frowned. "Don't make groundless accusations. We've already seen the show today, so we won't disturb you any longer. We'll take our leave now."
"Haha, groundless accusations?
You don't want to be relatives with Sun Lang, so why are you afraid of getting involved with me?
Ah?
Isn't it because you're afraid of angering this ancestor that popped out of nowhere? "
The Sun brothers wanted to leave, but Prince Zhong Shun blocked the door, revealing a sinister expression that was a mixture of gloominess and irritation. "Is this Copper Sparrow Terrace a place where you can come and go as you please?
You want to claim kinship with Sun Lang, but I won't let you do as you wish. Dream on! "
The Sun Family's brothers looked at the brocade-robed man, who shrugged and sighed. "This humble one has some face in the capital, but you're not giving me any face. I'm also in a difficult position …"
Since things had gotten to this point, the eldest brother said in a low voice, "Follow me and charge out together."
"Charge out?"
King Zhongshun heard this and laughed maniacally. "Country bumpkins from outside, this is the Copper Sparrow Terrace. You don't have an army, and you want to charge out?
Stay here obediently and be my cheap brother-in-law. Of course, you can cry out loud. I'll allow you to ask your new uncle for help. Haha, maybe he'll come to save you, hahahaha … "
Amidst the maniacal laughter, the door of the Phoenix Coming Ceremony Pavilion was silently pushed open. Several people dressed in servant's clothes stood in front of the door, dumbstruck. They were the fiercest opponents.
The eldest brother of the Sun Family's heart sank.
These people's martial arts were not below his, and today's matter was probably going to be difficult to resolve.
The only thing he could do now was …
His gaze fell on the brocade-robed man. The other party slowly stood up and moved his body. "Do you want to fight with me?"
His voice was spoken slowly, pausing between each word. It rumbled in the ears of the three people, showing that he was an extremely profound master of internal martial arts. It was obvious that he was also a hidden master.
The situation was extremely bad in an instant.
Even Sun Xiaomei was aware of the approaching danger. Her face was slightly pale, but she stood firmly by her brother and whispered, "Father will avenge us."
The two brothers smiled approvingly. This was the woman of the Sun family. "Well said. Let's die together."
He didn't expect these three country bumpkins to be so unyielding. The brocade-robed man was a bit uncertain. Just as he was about to say something, a sharp noise came from outside.
The sky lit up for a moment.
King Zhongshun's heart jumped. He had the demeanor of a bird startled by the twang of a bow. "What's going on?"
Sun Xiaomei didn't know what was going on, but she did her best to take advantage of the situation. She immediately threatened, "My cheap uncle has come to save us!"
King Zhongshun glared at her fiercely. "Nonsense, he …"
Before he finished speaking, the night sky outside the glass window suddenly lit up. That special glow was very familiar to everyone present. Sun Xiaomei blurted out, "It's the Imperial Army!"
Then came the rumbling of warhorses and the war cries of elite soldiers. Golden spears flew everywhere, and the rumbling of iron horses filled the air. For a moment, there was noise everywhere. The chaos outside quickly spread to the Copper Sparrow Terrace. Loud questions came from outside. Someone was asking what was going on.
The brocade-robed man was also shocked. Compared to the Sun siblings, the chaos outside was obviously more serious. He immediately wanted to rush out to check, but he heard a series of hurried footsteps. A potbellied man dressed as a butler rushed over and shouted, "Master!
There are many soldiers outside, all of them are the elites of the Six Armies of Tianyuan!
Did the Sky Demon sneak into the Copper Sparrow Terrace!? "
The brocade-robed man glared at him. What Sky Demon? It was all a mess, but he couldn't help but feel fear. This was the Copper Sparrow Terrace, the property of His Majesty. Why would an army come in?
What exactly happened?
Coup?
Rebellion?
Or did someone in the Copper Sparrow Terrace commit a crime?
No matter what, he couldn't have imagined that the flag he had unintentionally planted had become a reality.
That capable Sun Lang had come to pick a fight with his Copper Sparrow Terrace.
The Copper Sparrow Pavilion was in a state of chaos. The normally well-connected and respectable stewards were all in a state of panic. Outside, the army had surrounded them. As soon as they came out, arrows were shot out. There was no chance for negotiation. Up until now, no one knew what had happened. The power and influence that they usually relied on were all useless.
They couldn't do anything, and they couldn't change anything. The Copper Sparrow Terrace was already surrounded. Even if they could get His Majesty's imperial edict to help them out, the people inside would be trampled a few hundred times over.
What … what exactly was going on?
The brocade-robed man cursed in his heart. Out of the corner of his eyes, he suddenly saw King Zhongshun standing to the side in a daze. His expression was very strange, and he didn't move at all. Cold sweat dripped from his forehead.
His heart skipped a beat as he seemed to have thought of something. "You … what's wrong with you?"
King Zhongshun smiled, but it was a silly smile. "It's … it's him …"
Who was it?
The brocade-robed man immediately understood.
Then there was an invisible fear, a great fear, that struck his heart in an instant.
How … how could it be …
Could it be fake?
For a moment, he also lost the ability to speak, as if he was unwilling to believe this was reality.
He … how could he dare …
All of his fantasies were shattered very quickly. The rumbling sound came very quickly. It was unknown which powerhouse consecrator who couldn't react in time blocked the way. He was swept away by a valiant general from the army with a single strike of his staff. He broke through the main door and blasted in, smashing that incomparably precious Four Seas Copper Sparrow Tour to pieces.
A light and calm voice echoed in the ears of everyone in the Luan Feng and Ming Pavilion.
"Sweep away pornography."
The soldiers rushed up the four spiral staircases, their swords unsheathed as they loudly shouted.
"Men stand on the left, women on the right, and eunuchs in the middle!"
No matter what kind of noble person they were, no matter whose son they were, they all faced their swords and shouted loudly, telling them to go back to their rooms and obediently stay there. If anyone dared to move, they would all be chopped to death on the spot.
No one dared to test whether or not this was true, because a moment ago, a respectable boss had stood up and wanted to angrily rebuke, but he was glanced at by the short-haired leader and immediately became like a little lamb, dispirited and dejected as he returned to his room.
Many angry people wanted to rely on their own power or the power of their fathers to come out and question the leader, but they were either shocked after seeing the leader or pulled in by their companions.
Unexpectedly, not a single person stood up or resisted.
In the many rooms of the Copper Sparrow Terrace, there were murmurs full of complex emotions.
"It's Jia Ying …"
"Ah … it's that …"
The most recent topic of discussion in the Copper Sparrow Terrace, the freak who had disappeared for two years, the person who deceived the world, the undisciplined bastard … the person who was discussed, slandered, and despised.
Directly tonight, it rushed to everyone's faces …
A deathly silence.
The bosses who spent money at the Copper Sparrow Terrace, the courtesans who were usually enthusiastically pursued by the scholars, were all treated the same. Tonight, they felt the fear of being ruled by the special plan to eliminate pornography and illegal publications.
And Sun Lang, escorted by several generals, came to the top floor.
"Ah, Zhongshun child."
He sighed. "How come I see you every time I'm cracking down on pornography?"
Yes, it's definitely him.
King Zhongshun's face was full of fear, as if doomsday was near, and the brocade-robed man was also speechless.
He watched that person come closer. This is Sun Lang, he thought. Strange clothes, short hair, he looks just like that, but now he actually led a group of soldiers directly into the Copper Sparrow Terrace, this … this is simply …
"Why are there so many people?" Sun Lang walked towards the Phoenix Coming Ceremony Pavilion. "Out of the way."
The martial arts masters blocking the door looked at each other, as if hesitating whether or not to retreat, but their chance was only for an instant. They only hesitated for a moment, and the generals had already fiercely attacked.
The brocade-robed man saw Sun Lang come closer, still trying to maintain the situation. He said, "Sun … no, general, this is the Copper Sparrow Terrace, this is His Majesty's property, you …"
Sun Lang looked at him. "Who are you?"
Someone behind him had already knocked down a servant, and explained concisely, "He is someone who does business for His Majesty, someone from Empress's family."
"So that's how it is." Sun Lang nodded. "Goodbye."
He went up and kicked.
This mysterious manager of the Copper Sparrow Terrace, who had used his internal energy to suppress the Sun brothers, didn't even have a chance to resist before he was kicked in the chest. Blood spurted wildly from his mouth, and he crashed through the window, falling down from the seventh floor. Soon, a dull echo rang out, as if a piece of pork had fallen to the ground.
The generals dealt with their enemies one by one, and someone said, "He is Empress's family."
"Don't worry, I promised your father that I wouldn't make a big deal out of this, so this person wasn't killed by me." Sun Lang looked at the dazed King Zhongshun and grinned. "Are you happy?
Psychopathic murderer. "
Only then did the young prince react.
His body trembled, and he clenched his teeth, and even tears flowed out. He thought of that night in Jinling, when lightning flashed and thunder roared, and human lives were worthless. He thought of what had happened today. These days, he had been jumping up and down at the Copper Sparrow Terrace, wanting to carry out his so-called plan, but Sun Lang had directly brought people and crushed him.
This was enough to make any strong-willed person collapse.
How could he play?
The once high-spirited young prince had suffered two terrifying defeats in a row, and his heart had completely lost the will to resist and struggle. Facing the smiling Sun Lang, he slowly stepped back, shaking his head. "You … you can't kill me … you can't kill me …"
Sun Lang was still smiling. "Why?
My grandmother is dead, and you have to pay with your life. "
Suddenly, King Zhongshun exploded. "I'm a prince!
I'm King Zhongshun!
I'm a member of the imperial family!
Are you going to kill me here?!
My father won't let this go!
You're slapping the imperial family's face!
You're about to face the wrath of countless imperial censors!
Think about it!
How many people have you offended tonight? "
Sun Lang smiled. "If I didn't come here tonight, would the people here not be hostile to me?"
King Zhongshun was tongue-tied.
Sun Lang shook his head and sighed. "Do you think your father will protect you?
Do you think your father doesn't want you to die?
Do you think your father won't let this go? "
King Zhongshun's eyes widened, but he could only gasp for breath.
Sun Lang nodded. "Fine, then I'll give you a chance."
He stepped to the side, making way for King Zhongshun. "Run. Cry and run to your father. Throw yourself into his arms and cry. Tell him you were bullied. Beg him to help you fight, beg him to uphold justice for you."
"Go, little tadpole, go find your father."