"That's why we need to instigate Junior Bao to go. We'll make him bleed first."
Official Song said.
Di Huaiying looked at Junior Brother Song's slightly wooden square face and couldn't help but shiver. This kind of seemingly honest guy was really hard to guard against when he played dirty.
At this time, Di daren had yet to complete his mental preparation. Although he was silently critical of the Emperor's intentions and actions, he still decided to help his junior apprentice-brother Bao out of brotherhood and friendship. At this time, he was in a state of being straightforward and not as fierce as Song Huifu.
Therefore, he was still hesitant. "This … isn't too good …"
Official Song said lightly, "What's not good about it? There are countless civil and military officials in the court. Why did the emperor only choose him as a general?
It must be because when Commander Of War returned to the capital, he was the first to rush up and get beaten up. Not only did he get beaten up, but he also persevered. Then, the emperor found out that there was such a rash person. "
Di Huaiying shook his head and smiled bitterly. "His Majesty didn't choose him just for this reason. More importantly, the four of us are Master's disciples …"
Song Huifu said lightly, "I know, but Junior Bao got beaten up a few times. That's right."
Official Di nodded. "That's right …"
"Then there's no problem at all."
Official Song said, "Since he got beaten up a few times, then it's okay to get beaten up again. Let's test Commander Of War first and let Junior Bao wake up."
Di Huaiying was the oldest. Although he was tactful and smart, he was also the most honest. Hearing this, he still couldn't bear it. After all, it was not right for two senior brothers to gang up on their junior brother.
Song Huifu looked at him. "Senior brother, do you want to see Junior Bao become the Emperor's sword and then be broken by Sun Lang?
Do you want us to become the Emperor's pawns?
Do you want Master to come out and fight with Commander Of War because of the four of us? "
Di Huaiying sighed. "Of course not."
Official Song nodded. "If that's the case, then I'll be the bad guy."
Di Huaiying asked cautiously, "What are you planning to do?"
"Coaxing him to go to the Copper Sparrow Terrace to get beaten up," Song Huifu answered. "And at the same time, testing Sun Lang."
Di Huaiying said, "Junior Brother Bao has already suffered a few losses at the hands of Sun Lang. He knows that the Copper Sparrow Terrace is like an iron bucket and cannot be defeated. Why would he recklessly go up there?"
"Of course."
"… Why?"
Song Huifu said expressionlessly, "Because I'm good at lying. He's stupid."
After he finished speaking, he walked towards the door of the capital office. Di Huaiying shook her head and could only follow.
After the two of them gave their names, they were immediately respectfully invited in by the yamen runners. Since they were Lord Bao's fellow disciples and also high-ranking officials in the court, they were naturally honored guests among honored guests.
The two of them were invited to the back hall. The melodious sound of the guqin gradually became clearer. In the courtyard, Bao Xiren was plucking the strings of the guqin. Ke Nan was sitting at the side. Guqin, a famous scholar, and a little beauty. What a leisurely scene.
Seeing the two of them enter, the sound of the guqin dropped a few pitches and then dissipated. Bao Xiren pushed the guqin and stood up. He took a few steps forward and bowed. "My two elder brothers, I've been waiting for a long time."
"Master Xiren, a master of both music and wine. Hmm?"
Di Huaiying was in a good mood. She pointed at Bao Xiren and laughed. Song Huifu only patted her shoulder silently as a greeting. His wooden expression and steady movements outlined the image of a quiet, reliable, and inarticulate simple man. Di Huaiying glanced at him from the corner of her eyes and the corner of her mouth twitched slightly.
Ke Nan was still sitting on the stone bench with her legs crossed in boredom. She used her hand to support her chin and looked at the friendship between the men. She pouted and said, "So slow."
After the three of them met, they walked over together. Song Huifu was the latest to return to the capital. Unlike the other three, he had already met them. After sitting down, he asked, "Senior Sister's injury … is there still no progress?"
Ke Nan showed an angry expression. Her face was flushed red. She waved her two small hands like an angry kitten. "Of course there's progress!
The person who has the most hope of curing me is Sun Lang! "
Song Huifu nodded. "It seems like he rejected you. Why?"
Ke Nan became even angrier. She said angrily, "Because he's a shameless lecher!"
Song Huifu was stunned at first. Then he said, "A lecher … made such a request?
That can't be right, Senior Sister. I remember you said before that you want to marry a great hero who is good at martial arts, talented, handsome, and has power. His achievements in battle will surpass the six armies and bring glory to Tianyuan. He is a dragon or phoenix among men.
Ke Nan raised her eyebrows and said, "I want to marry him and he took the initiative to threaten me. Is that the same thing?
Since I already know that he's a scoundrel, how can I let myself fall into the fire pit? "
Song Huifu thought for a while and said, "That's not right. When I was the Disciplinary Officer, I heard about the official affairs of the world. In the past ten years, Commander Of War has the best reputation among the generals of Tianyuan. Not only is he good at dealing with people, but he also abides by etiquette when it comes to relationships between men and women. Despite his high position and power, he has never had a scandal with any woman. Not only that, he's deeply loved and respected by the wives of the generals. He often mediates their family disputes. The female generals of Tianyuan also hold him in high esteem …"
Ke Nan stared and said, "What do you mean?"
Song Huifu said calmly, "What I mean is that there must be a reason behind the rumors. Either he's really a gentleman, or he's hiding it very well. But no matter which possibility it is, he wouldn't be so lustful. I'm afraid there's more to this matter … Otherwise, wouldn't it be better to cure Senior Sister first and then force her to repay him?"
He stared straight at Conan, like a swamp leaping fish.
Miss Ke Nan was a little flustered under such a gaze. In addition, Bao Xiren and Di Huaiying were also looking at her suspiciously. She was anxious and simply threw caution to the wind. She slammed the table hard and shouted with a red face, "That lecher doesn't want me to accompany him after I'm cured. He wants me to accompany him in this appearance first!
Don't you three bastards understand?! "
So that's it!
Then it can be explained clearly!
Why did the general not get close to women? Why didn't he get close to the flowers? Why didn't he show any interest in the female generals of Tianyuan? If this is the reason, it can be completely explained.
— — The general of Shentse likes young girls!
It must be pointed out that the Empire was founded on martial arts. This kind of martial arts culture affected the country and the people in all aspects. Advocating strength meant that the people were tyrannical. In terms of sex, it was reflected in that people preferred tall and straightforward women and graceful ladies. Only sissies would f * ck little girls. Ordinary people's first choice was still tall and elegant beauties, and the bravest tough guys were always f * cking men. Therefore, the market for lolicons was not very big.
Just like today's morning court, when they saw the delicate and beautiful Ke Nan, only about one fifth of the courtiers showed curiosity and amazement, and even fewer people showed interest in her.
That was about it.
In the Empire of Houtu, being a lolicon was a very shameful thing.
Therefore, just like in traditional countries with strict regulations, it was very shameful to talk about the orientation and hobbies of lolicons in a country like the Empire of Houtu. Although the four of them were from the same sect, there was a difference between men and women after all. Besides, Ke Nan was the female lead of this matter. Di Huaiying and Bao Xiren, who considered themselves cultured people, naturally felt very embarrassed and intended to skip the topic without leaving a trace.
Song Huifu, on the other hand, lowered his head and apologized solemnly, "I see. Senior Sister, I'm rude and ignorant of the ways of the world. I apologize if I have offended you."
Ke Nan glared at him angrily, "If you were not my junior brother, I would've beaten you to death."
Just like that, this little dispute and doubt vanished into thin air.
— — At least that was what it seemed to be.
Because although Song Huifu, one of the parties involved, maintained a dull expression, his eyes became playful when he lowered his head and apologized.
Like young girls?
Senior Sister, you definitely don't know about the common characteristics of the female generals who are closest to Commander Of War, and you definitely don't know about the rumors circulating in the Army of Heaven's Origin.
So, between you and Sun Lang, who is lying?
Ke Nan seemed to be in a hurry to change the topic. She slapped the table and said, "Alright, I'm very angry when I talk about that matter. Sun Lang, that bastard, is really lazy and rude!
He is a pervert who covets and coerces me. I have to pay him back for the humiliation I suffered!
Fortunately, the heavens have eyes and have given me such a chance! "
Speaking up to this point, she said fiercely, "This time, I've been ordered to investigate the case. I must teach Sun Lang a lesson!"
Bao Xiren sighed and said, "Senior Sister, we still need evidence. This battle is not easy to fight."
Song Huifu nodded and said, "We have an imperial order and a personal grudge. No matter what, we have to fight Sun Lang. I'm not talented, but I'm willing to lend you a hand."
After he finished speaking, he signaled to Di Huaiying with his eyes. Di Huaiying had no choice but to pinch his nose and reluctantly agree. "After Sun Lang returned to the capital, he was arrogant and domineering. He looked down on the emperor, conspired against the law, threatened the country, and did all kinds of unrighteous things. We should stand up and stop him …"
Ke Nan waved her fist and concluded, "In short, we have to drag him down!"
Bao Xiren, who had been silent all this time, hesitated and said softly, "Senior Sister, Senior Brothers, we have to investigate a case. The process must be fair and impartial. We can't have any selfish motives …"
When Song Huifu heard this, he immediately glared and said, "Junior Brother, what are you saying? His Majesty has already issued an imperial edict. With Sun Lang's position and status, how could you not know what the Emperor's intentions are?
We all have an imperial order. Do you want to disobey it? "
Ke Nan also said, "Junior Brother, I know that you and Sun Lang are old friends. I also know that you value friendship and righteousness. But at a time like this, you can't have any selfish motives. Don't flirt with him …"
Di Huaiying had to express her opinion under the gaze of the two. "Junior Brother, I also have to say something. At a critical time like this, you must be firm in your beliefs. Don't be half-hearted …"
Faced with the earnest advice of his three fellow disciples, Bao Xiren seemed to feel that something was not right. He said, "No, the imperial order is one thing, investigating a case is another. No matter what, we have to be fair …"
Song Huifu heard this and laughed. He said, "Fair?
Alright, since the four of us are here, let's discuss it here. "
Hearing this, Bao Xiren could only put aside the small thoughts in his heart.
The four of them sat at the stone table in the courtyard. Lord Song dipped his tea into his cup and began to scribble on the table. "There are two cases. The first is the inside story of the Copper Sparrow Terrace. The second is the death of Chi Lianyan. The former is very complicated, while the latter is relatively simple. There are four of us, and there are two cases. Should they be difficult first and then easy, or should they be easy and then difficult?"
Di Huaiying said, "There isn't much difference. These two cases seem to be independent, but there are many similarities. First, they are both related to General Shentse, Sun Lang. No matter where we start the investigation, we can't avoid General Sun Lang. Second, according to General Shentse himself, these two cases are related to a deeper and darker conspiracy … Junior Brother Bao, you should know this better than anyone else, right?"
Bao Xiren heard this and his expression darkened. He nodded and said, "Yes. According to Sun Lang, there are remnants of the Sky Demon hiding in the Copper Sparrow Terrace, and Chi Lianyan was killed by the mastermind who instigated him to come here."
Ke Nan asked, "I heard that you were present both times. Is that true?"
Of course, Lord Bao answered honestly. He believed that the friendship between the four of them was more precious than gold. They treated each other with sincerity and were as close as brothers. They were friends who could challenge an epic boss together.
As a result, he directly replied, "I am seventy percent certain that the matter of the Copper Sparrow Pavilion was Sun Lang's nonsense. From the beginning to the end, that matter was his scheme to stir up the Imperial Court and establish his prestige. He made up such a great lie in order to deceive the people of the world..."
The four of them brainstormed quickly. They were all once quick-witted members of the government. Since they were from the same sect, they were also colleagues. They had a deep understanding of each other and communicated very quickly.
Song Huifu immediately thought of the most important point. "Since ancient times, the art of lying has been to use both truth and falsehood. Using the truth to cover up a lie is because the cost of fabricating a pure lie is too great. False things can't fool the world. Small lies need to be covered up with small truths, while big lies need to be covered up with big facts. Sun Lang made up such a big lie, so naturally, he must have some shocking facts to back it up … What is it?"
When Bao Xiren heard this, his face became even more gloomy. The veins on his hands that were placed on the table bulged. The three of them who were familiar with his temperament knew that Bao Xiren was extremely angry at this moment.
He slowly said, "The most important evidence is the evidence of the crimes buried at the Copper Sparrow Terrace. That is the capital's number one brothel. It is a place where the officials and nobles have fun. Those disgusting vermin, those despicable scum, they were blinded by power and wealth. Their souls have fallen. They treated people as playthings and their fellow citizens as pigs and dogs. In those underground chambers, there are traces of their torture and bloodthirstiness … I have seen it with my own eyes. Based on that evidence, it is not an exaggeration to say that those sinners have become devils …"
The three of them looked at each other and their expressions changed.
Lord Song asked, "Is it real evidence or fake?"
Bao Xiren slowly said, "It is real. I have checked it. It can't be fake."
Di Huaiying pondered for a moment. He had already figured out the crux of the matter. He knocked on the table and said softly, "It must be real. Otherwise, how can Sun Lang threaten the families of those sinners?"
Bao Xiren gritted his teeth and said, "Senior Brother Di, you are wise. Sun Lang is indeed planning to do this."
"Good plan."
Di Huaiying sighed. "This matter was originally a heinous crime of those scum abusing their fellow citizens. It was an evil act that went against human morals. However, in Sun Lang's hands, it became solid evidence of the remnants of the Sky Demon corrupting humans and infiltrating the Empire. After all, how can humans do such a thing?
Only those who have been seduced and possessed by the Sky Demon would be so cruel and bloodthirsty … "
He said calmly, "Especially those large and prestigious families. If such a deranged, bloodthirsty, and evil creature were to appear in their family, the family's reputation would definitely plummet. Because the person who leaked this news was Sun Lang, they had no way of suppressing public opinion and diluting this matter. With General Sikong's methods and temperament, their reputation would definitely be completely ruined …"
Song Huifu continued, "Therefore, there's only one path left for those families. If they can't admit that there's such a scum in their family, they can only agree with the general's explanation and say that this family member's mind has been taken over by the Heavenly Demon. Although this will cause them to lose some face, it won't hurt them too much. Furthermore, if they do it well, their family's reputation will rise another level …"
Bao Xiren remained silent. He gritted his teeth and didn't say anything.
Ke Nan sighed. "This way, through the ironclad evidence in the Copper Sparrow Pavilion and the list of names obtained through torture, Sun Lang will immediately capture a large number of families who were forced to support him. This kind of alliance is originally extremely fragile because those families are completely unwilling. However, the crux of the problem is …"
"Junior Brother Bao, you have to investigate this matter."
Di Huaiying also sighed. "You have to expose Sun Lang's scam. This also means that you have to restore the truth. Those people acted like animals based on their own will, and not because they were bewitched by the Sky Demon. This is the truth that you want to restore."
Song Huifu said calmly, "Then those large families will madly become your enemy."
Bao Xiren said in a low voice, "I …"
This matter was far more difficult than he had imagined. If he was alone, then what was the point of fighting to the end? For his ideals and beliefs, why would he be afraid of death?
However, his senior brother and senior sister were still involved …
"It's very difficult, isn't it? General Shentse's stratagem is truly amazing."
Di Huaiying sighed and said, "The Copper Sparrow Pavilion is His Majesty's property. How could the current Emperor not know about these heartless things?
Perhaps it was because of his indulgence that Sun Lang succeeded in one strike. Now that he has his weakness, he wants us to deal with the aftermath … "
As he said this, he suddenly saw Song Huifu give him a subtle thumbs-up. Lord Di was startled and hurriedly looked at Bao Xiren.
Lord Bao didn't see this scene. He had his head lowered and was deep in thought.
After Lord Song gave Lord Di a thumbs-up, he immediately took over and dealt a blow to his junior brother's beliefs. He said, "We've already clarified the main points of the Copper Sparrow Pavilion incident. Let's talk about Chi Lianyan's death. This matter is even more obvious than the Copper Sparrow Pavilion incident."
He said, "I've read the dossier that Senior Brother Di gave me last night. It was Chi Lianyan who came to provoke us. It was Chi Lianyan who openly sowed discord. How did he become the Seven Luminaries Sword Sage secretly nurtured by the imperial court in the blink of an eye? Who nurtured him? And who sent him to find Sun Lang?"
Lord Song's eyes shone with a sharp light. "The motive of the mastermind behind Chi Lianyan's actions is very clear. After the Copper Sparrow Pavilion incident, Sun Lang had always been away from the imperial court. Chi Lianyan came to provoke him in public in order to force him to show himself and drag him into the mortal world. He wanted to drag him into the imperial court and investigate the cause and effect of his actions. This is clearly a retaliation against the Copper Sparrow Pavilion incident.
"The one who is most anxious about the mutiny at the Copper Sparrow Terrace has the most motive. Among these people with the most motive, who has the power to make a Seven Luminaries Sword Saint work for him? Who can make Chi Lianyan not dare to speak his name? And who can kill Chi Lianyan in front of Sun Lang so easily?
Song Huifu took a deep breath and said calmly, "That person is …"
"Senior Brother!" Bao Xiren shouted, interrupting Song Huifu.
"What?" Lord Song's eyes were distant. "Are you afraid?"
Bao Xiren clenched his fists.
Song Huifu continued, "You still don't know the real reason why I resigned and returned to my hometown. It seems that this time, you will be in the same predicament as me. Is the truth the most important thing?
The Emperor asked you to investigate the truth. Putting aside the Copper Sparrow Pavilion incident, how are you going to report the matter of Chi Lianyan?
You see, we can deduce the cause and effect of the incident with just a little analysis. Can't the civil and military officials of the imperial court see through it? "
"But so what if they see through it?
Take the filth hidden in the Copper Sparrow Pavilion for example. If Sun Lang said it was a remnant of the Sky Demon, many people would agree with him. Do they believe him?
They have no choice but to believe him. "
"This is even more so for the matter of Chi Lianyan."
"How are you going to investigate? How are you going to report it? What can you do even if you find out the truth? Are you going to tell the truth in front of the civil and military officials of the imperial court? Are you going to say that His Majesty sent Chi Lianyan to the Copper Sparrow Pavilion to pick a fight, but he was too incompetent and was forced into a corner by Sun Lang, and was killed before he could say your name?"
"Or …" Lord Song said calmly, "Or perhaps you are going to figure out the Emperor's intention and push all the blame on Sun Lang?
After all, the Emperor wants to deal with him. You don't like him either, right? "
Bao Xiren stood up abruptly. "Of course not!"
Lord Song looked at him. "Then how are you going to win?"
Lord Bao gritted his teeth. "Things in this world are difficult to achieve. I just want to have a clear conscience."
"What if things get worse?"
"… What do you mean?"
"Can't you see?"
Lord Song said calmly. "It has been a few days since the incident at the Copper Sparrow Pavilion. Sun Lang has the name list and evidence, but he didn't contact the big families at all. He didn't even argue with them this morning. Instead, he chose to retreat in order to advance. Let me ask you, Sun Lang has fought hundreds of battles. Has there ever been a precedent of him retreating without a fight?"
Bao Xiren took a step back and said in surprise, "You mean …"
Song Huifu glanced at him. "He was waiting for you. Xiren, here's the question. What does he want you to find out?"
Lord Bao's back was drenched in cold sweat.
After Lord Song finished speaking, he stood up. "I'm going out."
Bao Xiren was stunned. He asked subconsciously, "Where are you going, Senior Brother?"
Song Huifu said calmly, "I'm going to the Copper Sparrow Pavilion. I want to meet General Shentse personally. I want to test him and see what he wants."
Bao Xiren said without thinking, "I'm going too!"
Di Huaiying suddenly raised his head.
— — I've been tricked!
He looked at Song Huifu.
Junior Martial Brother Song was still expressionless, but when Ke Nan and Bao Xiren weren't paying attention, he quickly blinked his left eye at Di Huaiying. Although he was still expressionless, Di Huaiying didn't know whether it was an illusion or not, but he seemed to see pride and cunning on his face.