Logically speaking, with such a big incident happening at the Copper Sparrow Terrace, the capital would definitely make a move.
It had been so long.
In Sun Lang's expectation, without mentioning anything else, the Capital Magistrate should at least have a reaction, the Warden's Office of the Five Cities must come, and the Heavenly Policy Mansion can't just hide at home and watch the show, right?
But none of them came.
The night here was quiet.
The Copper Sparrow Terrace was already under military control, with soldiers blocking the inside and outside. Iron spears lined up like a forest, and warhorses roamed about, sealing off the place so that not even a drop of water could trickle through. The nobles who came to visit the brothel were detained inside. The commotion before was so great that it should have immediately caused a storm and attracted great attention.
But until now, nothing had happened.
It was as if the Copper Sparrow Terrace had been separated.
The capital's bustling night scene was handsome and elegant, having fun as usual. But the Copper Sparrow Terrace was filled with murderous intent. The detained people were anxious and on edge for a long time, but no one came to rescue them.
Even when Sun Lang returned with King Zhongshun, no department or power appeared.
Sun Lang stood in front of the Copper Sparrow Terrace for a while. "What's going on?
Didn't the reporters from the capital — I mean, the imperial censors — run very quickly?
Where's the Warden of the Five Cities in charge of the capital's security?
Where's the Capital Governor, the Mayor of the capital?
Where's the rebel faction of Tensei's counter-revolutionary group?
Why aren't they here? "
The one who came out to greet him was Android of the Bear Army, General An. This kid was a bit like Sun Lang in that he also had the audacity of a dog. Hearing this, he laughed and said, "They must have been frightened by the Marshal's actions."
Sun Lang nodded and said, "That's true. This is not an ordinary public security incident. The officials in the capital are all very astute. This matter is really too shocking. Before the matter is determined, no one dares to get involved. And our Emperor has not said anything yet. Who dares to get involved in this muddy water …"
He looked in the direction of the palace. King Zhongshun also let out a cold laugh.
Android glanced at King Zhongshun. "Your Highness, this is …"
Sun Lang gave him a thumbs up. "He's joined our cause."
Fatty An blinked. "Ah?"
Even with his unrestrained imagination and vicious mind, he could not imagine how Sun Lang had managed to convince a prince to join his ranks in such a short period of time.
And they used to be enemies.
Sun Lang explained concisely, "I chased him to the palace gate and said that I was going to beat him to a pulp. He slammed the palace gate in despair, wanting to return to his father's embrace … Eh, palace gate … palace …"
"…" Fatty An looked at him quietly.
Sun Lang quickly ended his bad thoughts and continued, "But his father didn't open the door and didn't let the tadpole go home. It was obvious that he had abandoned him. He was desperate, angry, and sad. He felt that his father had betrayed him, so he wanted to stab his father in the back. He had to force open his father's door …"
Fatty An's expression was complicated. "I think I understand …"
However, he still didn't know how to interact with King Zhongshun, nor did he know what to say.
King Zhongshun said indifferently, "Why don't I leave for a while?"
Sun Lang nodded. "It seems that my little friends still can't accept you quickly. That's good, but don't go too far. You haven't spoken in public yet, so your father might secretly kill you. How about this, we'll have a meeting on the seventh floor. You can eat some oranges next door."
Why oranges?
King Zhongshun was slightly puzzled.
But he didn't care. He could eat anything.
Right now, his mind was full of revenge. He had to carefully calculate the situation and the current situation. He had to think carefully about what he should do to make that father and daughter pay the greatest price.
Before that, he had to live well. He had to see the fate of those two with his own eyes.
The Copper Sparrow Terrace was calm and peaceful. The blockade was still in place. Sun Lang returned to the Luan Feng Ming Tower. Everything was normal. He and Android went to the seventh floor.
He kicked open the door. This was a formal reunion. He opened his arms and shouted, "Little brats, we haven't seen each other in two years. Did you miss me?"
A wave of ghost-like wailing and wolf-like howling could be heard. Even the calmest youngsters shouted a few times. They gathered together for various reasons and finally saw the person they wanted to see.
After a while, the Loyalist Group led by Sun Lang held a meeting.
First of all, he told them about King Zhongshun, about what he had just done and what had happened outside the palace gates. Among the crowd, there were a few daring fellows. The fact that King Zhongshun had led an army to attack the Copper Sparrow Terrace was already shocking enough. Who would have thought that there would be something even more shocking after that?
Some were nostalgic. "The Marshal is still the same old Marshal. He's so energetic!
We've been doing things in the capital for the past two years. Tonight, we can finally hold our heads high! "
Someone praised, "Insidious, insidious. This is a scheme to sow discord, and to sow discord between the imperial family's flesh and blood. What's more, he actually said it out loud …"
But some were worried. "His Majesty's behavior … is too abnormal."
Sun Lang raised his hand and the voices stopped. He pointed at the young man who spoke. "Imperial Tutor Pang is right. The Emperor's behavior is too cowardly. He doesn't care about face at all. This is very abnormal."
Pangji sighed. "How many times do I have to say it? I'm not the Imperial Tutor …"
Sun Lang said, "You will be in the future. And you'll become a big bad guy …"
The other sighed again. "You say this every time … Should I say thank you for your blessing or curse you?"
"Don't worry about these small details."
Sun Lang said. "Imperial Tutor Pang is right. I was just testing him. I pressed King Zhongshun all the way to his face, but the Emperor didn't react …"
Fatty An said, "Maybe His Majesty is waiting for the Marshal to kill King Zhongshun so that he can act."
Everyone couldn't help but nod. This was very likely. The matter of the Copper Sparrow Terrace could be turned around, but killing a prince outside the palace gate was the greatest provocation to imperial power. No matter what, it couldn't be washed away.
Sun Lang nodded. "Maybe that's true. But I saw through the enemy's trick and beat him at his own game. He'll definitely fly into a rage, but he'll definitely make a move after that. We have to be on guard.
But rather than passively defending, it's better to take the initiative. "
He knocked on the table and looked around. The generals were all listening intently. In a trance, he was back in the Marshal Tian's tent. "We'll take advantage of the Copper Sparrow Terrace tonight to seize the initiative. But after waiting for half a day, the enemy still hasn't reacted. Then we won't wait anymore. We'll just treat it as if they're hanging up. No matter what they're planning, we'll just make the next move. If they're willing to continue hanging up, I'll take half of the chessboard …"
Someone asked, "How?"
Sun Lang smiled. "Let's wash the floor first."
Facing the puzzled eyes of the crowd, he stretched and said lightly, "Today, I am very grateful that you are willing to come out and support me. I believe that you all have a thorough consideration in your hearts, which is why you accompanied me to do this. You believe in me, but I also have to consider for you. Being a rebel and a thief is also a skill. We have to be the kind of rebels and thieves who make a fortune in silence, and not directly fight in the open."
Everyone was stunned, and then they smiled without saying anything.
Some pretentious words didn't need to be said.
Sun Lang continued, "So we have to wash the floor first … Today's matter at the Copper Sparrow Terrace has great benefits. We've gained the upper hand by a show of strength and made a dazzling entrance. After being absent for two years, we've established our position in Jianghu in one fell swoop. Moreover, we've ruthlessly slapped the Emperor's face, showing our strength and attitude. Moreover, this is the nest of those who oppose me.
Pan Mei asked, "How?"
"We now have the right to speak. We can wash the floor however we want." Sun Lang pointed outside. "Isn't that Empress's family the director of the Copper Sparrow Terrace?
He's dead, and King Zhongshun has abandoned the dark for the light. With such a powerful sounding board, we can fabricate the truth as we wish. "
Ma Shiying said, "Can King Zhongshun … be trusted?"
Sun Lang narrowed his eyes and said lightly, "I know what I'm doing, and so does he. Whether or not he has the intention to cause trouble, I won't give him the chance to do so. Don't worry."
He raised his head and saw that Pangji was still frowning. He asked, "What are you thinking about?"
"I'm still a little worried … worried about what His Majesty and Empress will do."
Imperial Tutor Pang thought for a while and suddenly looked at Sun Lang. "The Marshal once said that there's a way to analyze a problem called thinking from another's perspective. It's to put yourself in someone else's shoes and think about what they'll do …"
Sun Lang nodded. "That's right."
"Then you should think about it."
Imperial Tutor Pang hugged Xiao Chou as if nothing had happened. "You're so familiar with Empress. You must know what she'll do in this situation."
Hearing this, a mischievous look appeared on everyone's faces.
Sun Lang glanced at them proudly. As an infatuated man who had already found seven or eight true loves, how could he be bound by an insignificant past?
He thought for a moment and thought from another's perspective. He answered, "I think, if I were the enemy, I'd definitely think of a way to kill the brothel patrons at the Copper Sparrow Terrace and put the blame on us."
Everyone was laughing at first, but after hearing this, their expressions changed.
Damn … The more they thought about it, the more panicked they became. This was really a f * cking vicious plan.
A few people had already stood up and walked outside, wanting to arrange for another investigation. More people looked at Sun Lang with inexplicable eyes. This guy really hadn't changed at all. He was still so vicious …
Sun Lang waved his hand. "Don't worry. Come back. Don't worry. It's safe here for now. No matter what, after thinking from another's perspective, I've thought of a very good idea …"
"What idea?"
"Think of a way to kill these brothel patrons. The Emperor and Empress have the chance to do this and put the blame on us. But I've thought of it in advance. Then this plan will be borrowed."
Sun Lang smiled. "In a moment, we'll think of a way to make an accident. We'll make a big noise to scare those bastards and put the blame on them for fun. It'll be a greeting to my old friends."