Princess Pingyang entered the hall and Shen Yaohua left, leaving Guard Zhan alone outside.
The cat girl from the Green Wood Kingdom tried her best to relax. She was about to face an extremely high standard interview, and the examiner was the most famous military officer in the Empire. She planned to become his subordinate.
She wanted to use the shortest time and the most unique method to gain the other party's favor.
This was not a simple task.
Because the target was Sun Lang, the most outstanding general in the country. His previous name was Jia Ying, and even Zhan Zhao, an outsider, had heard of his fame and reputation.
She was just a barbarian from the Green Wood Kingdom, and a free citizen of the third class.
To become the other party's retainer with such a status … was easier said than done.
Fortunately, the kind and warm-hearted Princess Ping Yang had given her valuable advice!
She only needed to do that in front of the general, she thought to herself. Although it was very embarrassing to do that, there was no other way. In short, she had to gain the general's favor first. In the future, there would be plenty of time and opportunities to show her talents to him.
Yes, that was it.
Miss Zhan once again convinced herself and strengthened her belief. Suddenly, she heard a series of footsteps, and a figure flashed in front of her. The general had already stepped out of the hall and walked out.
He's here!
The cat girl quivered, and her cheeks immediately turned red. She shyly clenched her hands into claws and raised them to her chest, shaking her ears and wagging her tail. Just as she was about to meow at the general, someone's voice suddenly came from behind her. "General!"
"…"
Zhan Zhao immediately put down her hands.
Although she had already overcome her sense of shame, it was only in front of Sun Lang. At most, with Princess Ping Yang as her teacher, she couldn't do anything more.
She turned around and glared angrily at the detestable person who had ruined her plans. Meanwhile, the Mars Swordsman strode over. He did not even look at the catgirl as he walked all the way to Sun Lang and knelt down in front of him.
He said in a deep voice, "This old man has something to report!"
Sun Lang said indifferently, "Have you thought it through?"
Wu Hui smiled bitterly and said, "One wrong step leads to many wrong steps. Now that things have come to this, there is no other way. If I were to attract the Emperor's murderous intent and temporarily escape with my life, this would mean endless trouble in the future. If I were to seek refuge under the Commander in Chief's command and conceal some things, danger would be imminent. I already have no other choice."
Without batting an eyelid, Sun Lang said, "I am more tolerant than the Emperor. I have more conscience than the Emperor."
Wu Hui nodded and said, "I believe you. Moreover, I'm a martial artist. I've been cultivating diligently since I was a child. I've used my blood and sweat to exchange for my own destiny … But Your Majesty has trampled on my martial arts, insulted my loyalty, and manipulated my destiny in an unacceptable way. I'm not talented, but I'm also indignant!"
Sun Lang sized him up, as if he was examining Wu Hui's heart. The old sword attendant knelt on the ground, motionless, waiting for the final verdict.
A moment later, General Shentse stretched out his hand, and Wu Hui was lifted up by an invisible force. He said, "Since that's the case, let's go inside and talk in detail."
He looked at Zhan Zhao, who was standing to the side in a daze. "Bao Heizi and the others haven't left yet. I'll have to trouble you to invite them in to listen … Don't say I didn't give you a chance."
After he finished speaking, he waved at Wu Hui, indicating for him to follow him in. He didn't look at Zhan Zhao again.
Damn it, I've always tried to persuade people to leave, not to make peace. If it weren't for the fact that Bao Heizi is really pitiful, who would care about his relationship problems?
Thinking of Zhan Zhao, who was "deeply in love" with Bao Xiren, Sun Lang was very unhappy.
In the past two years, he had been carrying the power of self-preservation, and his mentality had gradually changed. He had become a holy monk who viewed beauty as dirt. It could be said that he was quite Buddhist, and he didn't have any other thoughts about Zhan Zhao. But even so, looking at the cat-eared girl who was thinking about Bao Xiren, and seeing that he had to be the relationship mentor to bring them together again, he was very angry.
Damn it, if the landlord doesn't have any extra money, why do I have to be the matchmaker for Xi 'er?
So he just threw out a sentence and didn't pay any attention to Zhan Zhao.
But when the cat-eared girl heard this, it had a different meaning.
Invite them in to listen.
Don't say I didn't give you a chance … This sentence was the main point.
You want me to do something, and you say you'll give me a chance. What chance are you giving me?
Of course, it's the chance to work under General Shentse!
At this moment, the sun was shining brightly, and the spring flowers were blooming. Zhan Zhao's heart was filled with the sound of birds and the fragrance of flowers, and a feeling of joy lingered in her heart. She even wanted to jump up and meow, but she was worried that Sun Lang would think that she was meowing indecently, so she temporarily gave up on this idea.
Miss Zhan's face was full of smiles, and she turned and ran.
The tail with the flowers tied to it swayed briskly behind her.
Sun Lang saw all of this, and he naturally misunderstood again.
In the eyes of General Sun, Zhan Zhao, who was thinking about her ex-boyfriend and didn't know how to get back together, immediately showed a beautiful smile when she got the chance to interact with Bao Xiren. She couldn't wait to see the person she thought about day and night, and she didn't even thank him, a good person.
Damn it.
Sun Lang secretly hated it.
I really want to burn Bao Hei to death …
General Shentse's imagination often jumped. When he thought of burning Bao Hei to death, he thought of a burning flame, and then he thought of Yan Yu's Sacred Fire Sword, and then he thought of the Sacred Fire Sword that came with the Sacred Fire Sword, and then he thought of using the Sacred Fire Sword to take revenge on Bao Xiren.
"… …"
It was said that Ikari Shinji often shouted "Can't be gay, can't be gay, can't be gay" in his heart when faced with Tsukasa's flirting. The effect was even better than Asuka's breast. Today, Sun Lang imitated his wisdom and resisted the temptation of a man's special attack.
The [Great Strength of Health] was one thing, but the [Sacred Fire Sword] could not be casually used!
After Zhan Zhao excitedly left the main hall, she found someone to ask about Bao Xiren's whereabouts.
Bao Hei Zi was in the middle of a trial. He stood in the defendant's seat, and his senior sister and two senior brothers carried out layers of interrogation and investigation to ensure that his party spirit was pure.
"Sun Lang has bad intentions."
Ke Nan started with the results. "We've dealt with him several times. Think about the results. We've been betrayed by him, schemed against by him, used by him, mocked by him, used by him as a tool, played by him like a fool. Have you forgotten all these lessons?
Bao Shidi, don't be fooled by him!
Now that he invited master to the capital, he obviously has an ulterior motive … … "
The legal loli looked at Bao Xiren and said in a deep voice: "Master retired as a Marquis, and he has been supporting the country all his life. He is famous all over the world and is known as the master of martial arts, the right hand of the world. Regardless of the court, who doesn't respect him?
Right now, the Senior has already retired to the mountains and forests with innumerable honor and fame. Even if he retired with success, he also retired with courage. His life is perfect and flawless, and his name will definitely go down in history. He absolutely cannot come out again in his later years and be drawn into the whirlpool of the Emperor and Sun Lang's dogfight! "
This dog-eat-dog sentence was too disgraceful.
Di Huaiying whispered: "Senior sister, be careful with your words!"
Ke Nan sneered: "Did I say anything wrong?
Sun Lang is a shameless old thief, and the emperor is not much better!
Today, the imperial family is in trouble because they did something wrong in the Great Desolate Mountain. Sun Lang made outstanding military achievements for the country and the people. In the end, he was plotted against by the emperor. Luckily, he didn't die, so he came back to take revenge. This is right and proper, and no one can say anything!
But Sun Lang took revenge because of a personal grudge, and the emperor fought back because of selfishness. This battle is just an ugly confrontation … … "
She sighed: "Because of this, master can't participate. After all, the scale of this battle is unprecedented. In the future, it will definitely cause a huge uproar and endless waves. Master is famous all over the world. He is selfless and holy. When he returns to the capital, who will he help?
If he is careless, he will lose his integrity in his later years … … "
The other three were silent.
A master's duty was even more important than filial piety.
To protect the master's reputation and honour, was the duty of every disciple. Even if they had to sacrifice their lives, they would not hesitate … … Ke Nan was right.
Wu Hou had already succeeded and retired. He was destined to leave his name in history. He definitely could not rush back to the capital and get involved in this mess.
Bao Xiren said bitterly: "But … …"
He thought of what Sun Lang had said to him before.
Inviting your master back, is to quickly settle the situation. My relations with people are not good. There are as many people who like me as there are people who hate me. I don't have enough prestige to make everyone accept me wholeheartedly.
— — Are you that kind?
I just want the people I care about to be able to live in a stable and stable country, and to be able to walk freely under the sun.
A frank and simple answer, so simple that it was almost hypocritical and perfunctory.
Such words, should not appear in the mouth of Sun Lang, a domineering official who threatened the imperial power, but he still said it.
And Bao Xiren was inclined to believe it.
His goal, maybe it was just that.
Inviting Wu Hou back, was not to borrow his power, was not to find an ally to defeat the Emperor, but to quickly stabilize the country after a short period of turmoil.
Sun Lang's thoughts were that simple.
Even if this meant that the Imperial Court would have an extremely high prestige, a world-renowned minister that would be able to stand against him … This was something that was almost certain to happen, because after the Emperor was overthrown, the various powers in the Imperial Court would think of ways to balance Sun Lang's power. Uniting around Marquis Wu was inevitable.
This … … fellow.
Bao Xiren sighed.
Ke Nan heard the meaning behind this sigh. She frowned: "Junior brother Bao."
Master Bao lowered his eyes and softly said: "Senior sister, you've made a mistake. When master entered the world, it was not for his name to be recorded in history, nor was it for the admiration of the world."
He recalled his master's voice, smile, and earnest teachings, and recalled his master's achievements and actions. He slowly said: "Ruling the country, managing the country, fighting against foreign enemies, protecting the citizens. Master's heart was for the common people, so he did countless heroic deeds, and left his name in history. It was not for the sake of leaving his name in history that he did those things … … The order of things, must not be reversed, otherwise it would be a thousand miles off."
Ke Nan said: "How could I not know about my master's ambitions?
But this time is different. You have personally experienced the battle between Sun Lang and the Emperor. Victory, defeat, life, and death, no one can say for sure. Everyone has to choose a side and place their bets. Master is no exception. So, have you thought of the consequences? "
"If master stands on Sun Lang's side and loses, his life's reputation will go down the drain. If he wins, he will also be hated by the royalists and his reputation will be damaged."
"If he stands on the Emperor's side, of course, the reputation of the royal family will increase greatly, and he may even be able to defeat Sun Lang … … but if Sun Lang loses completely and goes berserk, what if he hurts master?"
Ke Nan smiled bitterly and said: "As disciples, we can't …"
"No, you can't look at the problem like that."
Bao Xiren interrupted his senior sister's words, his eyes bright: "Now that Sun Lang and the Emperor are fighting, the country is in danger, and the world is in danger. With the country in turmoil, master will definitely do something. Why would he care about his reputation and hide deep in the mountains and not come out?
As disciples, we can't make decisions for him. We have to at least report the current situation to master and let him make his own decision. "
Speaking to this point, a warm smile appeared at the corners of his mouth: "I think that master's knowledge is a hundred times greater than ours. He will definitely see through the layers of fog and see the essence of things, then make the right choice. From beginning to end, he has always stood on the side of the common people. I think this time will be the same. He will not care about his reputation, just like the two lines of the poem Sun Lang recited before … …"
Just as he thought of the poem, Ke Nan impatiently interrupted: "Alright, alright!
You only know how to use logic to suppress me!
You're the one who said it!
Let master make his own decision!
If you write a letter, I will supervise you. You have to truthfully report the cause and effect of the matter. You also have to clearly write down all the shameless things Sun Lang has done! "
Bao Xiren smiled and nodded: "Yes."
At the same time, in the palace, the Emperor put down the brush and picked up the silk filled with small words. He blew on it and nodded in satisfaction.
There was also a jade belt on the side of the table.
The voice of The Devil Yuan sounded out of thin air: "Clothes with an edict … … I thought you were just saying."
The Emperor sneered: "Today, I was going to make a move on Bao Xiren, but in the end, it was disrupted by Sun Lang, but it doesn't matter … … Bao Xiren and Sun Lang are old friends. Although they are at daggers drawn for a while, with Sun Lang's eloquence and ability, it won't be long before he can slowly assimilate Bao Xiren. If I am not wrong, Bao Xiren is now gradually alienated from me … …"
The Ancestor Yuan The Devil Yuan said: "This is very troublesome. Bao Xiren's master is not easy to deal with. If that person returns to the court and joins forces with Sun Lang, then your chances of winning will be reduced again."
"That's why I buried this."
The Emperor showed a cold smile: "Even if Sun Lang's flowery words can deceive Bao Xiren's trust, he will definitely hide one thing. Most of the insiders in the court think that Sun Lang's revenge is justified, but no one knows what crime he has committed against the Empire. Our Shentse General is not as upright as they think … … I look forward to the day when the truth is revealed."
His smile became brighter: "What about you?
I really want to see the expression on Bao Xiren's face when he learns the truth … … Sun Lang wants to invite the old man Zhuge back?
I look forward to it. "