[Wuxia] Roaming the World with Romantic Fortune (Complete) - 25-27

Episode 14

Synopsis:

Liu Lang escorts Pan Feng on her journey to marry a foreign ruler, skillfully navigating various checkpoints. He not only wins over generals like Meng Liang, Jiao Zan, and Kou Zhun, but also takes Lan Liu and Zhang Huiru into his household before finally entering Taiyuan!

At Cheng Shijie's residence, with the help of Cheng Shijie's most favored disciple, Su Ji, Liu Lang finds evidence of the Cheng family's collusion with the Liao Dynasty…

Chapter 1: Taking a Risk at Woniu Pass.

Zi Ruo'er nodded hesitantly, her face flushed, listening to the increasingly intense sounds of lovemaking.

Seeing Zi Ruo'er engrossed, Liu Lang's hands reached for her breasts, licking and sucking them.

At this moment, a loud cry came from Zhang Huiru through the earpiece, followed by silence. Liu Lang laughed, "They're done. Listen carefully to what they're saying."

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moment later, Zhang Huiru said, "General, didn't the Marquis of Taiyuan order you to mobilize the troops? Why haven't you acted yet?"

Qin Dongyang replied, "My brother-in-law's idea is to immediately block their retreat once the escorting party for the princess's marriage passes Woniu Pass. In other words, they can come, but they can't return! There's no rush now. I think it's not too late to mobilize the troops after they arrive in Taiyuan Prefecture. You don't know, mobilizing tens of thousands of troops costs tens of thousands of taels of silver a day."

Zhang Huiru said, "General, you really know how to calculate! " "But be careful not to delay military operations, lest you be punished."

Qin Dongyang said, "Madam, don't worry, I've been an official for so many years, I know my limits. It's still early, let's be intimate a little longer."

Zhang Huiru smiled charmingly, "General, you're so valiant! What kind of magic pills have you taken lately? Every time you make me feel so good."

Qin Dongyang chuckled, "No way! I've always been this good!"

Zhang Huiru said, "Come on, ever since you got together with that vixen, your body hasn't been as good as before. I think you must..." "You secretly took some medicine behind my back, but that's not a good thing for a martial artist. Throughout history, countless emperors have aged prematurely or even died young due to excessive indulgence. I think that little bitch must have tricked you into taking some dangerous medicine."

Upon hearing this, Qin Dongyang had no choice but to admit, "Lanliu was only doing it for my own good, that's why she recommended that sacred medicine to me..."

Zhang Huiru spat and said, "It really was that little bitch's idea, General, she's deliberately trying to harm you!"

Qin Dongyang said, "Really?"

Zhang Huiru She said angrily, "General, you're really confused. That little slut is hoping you'll indulge in too much sex and then die, so she can take the valuables you've given her and run away with her senior brother."

Qin Dongyang said somewhat displeased, "Huiru, don't make wild guesses."

Zhang Huiru said, "It's an obvious fact! Have you forgotten that her senior brother gave her a handkerchief last time? I don't believe a woman would give away her own handkerchief embroidered with mandarin ducks playing in the water."

Qin Dongyang snorted upon hearing this.

Zhang Huiru continued, "And last year when the thief was causing trouble, when I chased him to the ancient temple outside the city, I heard that slut talking to her senior brother. And when I went inside, I even saw them disheveled. Lan Liu said she was hit by a hidden weapon, and her senior brother was treating her wound. But does treating a wound require two people to undress together?"

Qin Dongyang suddenly shouted, "Enough! Stop talking! You're such a spoilsport! That Long Qiuping is really ungrateful. I took him in because I thought his martial arts were good, but I never expected him to be so audacious as to seduce Lan Liu. I know what I'm doing. Let's not talk about it anymore, let's go to sleep!"

Zhang Huiru said, "General, I don't think that imperial envoy is a good person either. He's clearly a lecher..."

Zi Ruo'er nudged Liu Lang and laughed, "I'm talking to you!"

Qin Dongyang asked, "What do you mean?"

Zhang Huiru said, "If he weren't a lecher, just one glance from Lan Liu..." "Would he dare touch her hand? But I'd like to grant them their wish..."

Qin Dongyang asked doubtfully, "I'm a little confused. What does Madam mean?"

Zhang Huiru smiled, "Isn't Lan Liu interested in the Imperial Envoy? And since the Imperial Envoy is coming for breakfast later, I'll put sleeping pills and aphrodisiacs in his breakfast so they can have sex."

Qin Dongyang angrily retorted, "You scoundrel! What kind of idea is this? It's clearly cuckolding me!"

Zhang Huiru said, "General, I'm doing this for your own good. Think about it, once you catch them in their affair, won't they obediently follow your orders? What exactly is the Imperial Envoy's trip to Shanxi for? He'll tell you everything. Besides, that little slut Lan Liu, even if she doesn't have sex with the Imperial Envoy, she's already cuckolded you. It's a bit foolish of you to still dote on her like this, General."

Qin Dongyang thought for a moment and said, "In Madam's opinion... what should we do?"

Zhang... Hui Ru said, "General, if you listen to me, leave the manor when the Imperial Envoy arrives. Since you're not going to the Infantry Headquarters anyway, I'll handle this matter. After I've dealt with it, I'll send someone to inform you, and then you can come back to deal with it. As for the Imperial Envoy, threaten him as much as possible. As for Lan Liu, wait until the Imperial Envoy leaves, then secretly dispose of her to avoid future trouble." Qin

Dongyang said somewhat reluctantly, "Do we really have to get rid of Lan Liu?"

Zhang Hui Ru said, "General, you mustn't be so soft-hearted! Besides, Lan Liu has never been on your side. Keeping her around will only make her a threat sooner or later. General, you must act decisively; that's the way of a great general. Moreover, you will be following the Marquis of Taiyuan in conquering the world. If you continue to be soft-hearted, how can you achieve great things? And if you're willing, I'll betroth my younger sister to you. General, you should..." " You like my little sister, don't you?"

Qin Dongyang said shyly. "Your sister is a swordswoman from Tianshan, with unparalleled beauty and swordsmanship. If she could... be by my side with my wife, we could conquer the world together in the future. What more could I ask for?"

Liu Lang said, "Zhang Huiru is indeed formidable. She even sacrificed her own little sister. It shows how deep her hatred for Lan Liu is. This is wonderful..."

Zi Ruo'er didn't understand Liu Lang's meaning and asked, "Liu Lang, they are plotting against us. What should we do?"

Liu Lang took off his headphones and put them away, saying to Zi Ruo'er, "What do you mean, what should we do? We'll meet force with force! I've already planned everything. Hehe, I will definitely make Qin Dongyang's wishful thinking fall through, and he might even lose both his wife and his army."

The next day, Liu Lang arrived at Qin Dongyang's residence. When the servants saw Liu Lang arrive, they hurriedly went in to report. Soon, Zhang Huiru came out to greet Liu Lang.

Liu Lang said, "So it's Madam Qin. May I ask if General Qin is in?"

Zhang Huiru invited Liu Lang into the residence and said, "My lord, the general went to the Infantry Headquarters last night to handle some official business. Because he had to deal with several tricky matters, he hasn't returned yet. But he sent someone back to inform the Imperial Envoy that he wanted to come over for a Shanxi-style breakfast, so I personally cooked it for you to try."

Liu Lang quickly waved his hand and said, "Since Lord Qin isn't here, I shouldn't disturb you."

Zhang Huiru, however, grabbed Liu Lang's hand and said, "My lord, please don't be so formal. The general and you hit it off immediately, and he insisted that you stay. Besides, it's raining so hard outside, so please don't stand on ceremony."

With that, Zhang Huiru pulled and dragged Liu Lang into the inner room.

Liu Lang found it amusing. Seeing the table full of Shanxi-style snacks, and because he was hungry, he started eating without waiting for Zhang Huiru.

Zhang Huiru said sweetly, "Your Excellency, there's no need to rush. The general has instructed us sisters to serve you well, so please put in a good word for the general before the emperor!"

Liu Lang nodded and said, "No problem!"

As he spoke, Liu Lang was surprised to see Zhang Huiru remove her outer garment and stand behind him.

Zhang Huiru wore a light gauze dress, which made her skin appear snow-white and translucent, revealing a peach-colored bodice underneath. The thin gauze clung tightly to her round, pert buttocks and high breasts, showcasing her alluring curves.

Zhang Huiru's beautiful eyes sparkled as she held a delicate banana leaf fan across Liu Lang's face, saying sweetly, "Your Excellency, you and the General seem to have hit it off immediately, so you've made yourself at home. And you seem quite hot, let me help you cool off! If it's still too hot, General, you can take off your outer garment without worry."

While Liu Lang was surprised, he was secretly delighted: It's still raining outside, and it can't be hot at all. It seems she has ulterior motives, but it doesn't matter, I came prepared! Thinking of this, Liu Lang chuckled and said, "Then I shall respectfully comply."

At this moment, Liu Lang took off his outer garment and tossed it aside, saying to Zhang Huiru, "I truly envy General Qin."

Zhang Huiru asked, "Why?"

Liu Lang replied, "I envy General Qin for having such a beautiful wife, not only unparalleled in beauty but also incredibly understanding."

Zhang Huiru smiled sweetly and said, "Your Excellency is too kind!"

Saying this, Zhang Huiru took a step closer to Liu Lang and continued, "I wonder how many beautiful wives Your Excellency has?"

Liu Lang was stunned for a moment, then said, "I already have several, I am ashamed! Ashamed!"

Zhang Huiru laughed, "I didn't expect Your Excellency to be so valiant."

Liu Lang saw that Zhang Huiru seemed to be seducing him; the fragrance emanating from her rosy lips wafted onto his face, and especially seeing the sly smile on her face, he thought: Since you have ulterior motives, don't blame me for being impolite!

Liu Lang placed his hand on Zhang Huiru's lower back and said, "Come closer to me, and push harder. I didn't expect Woniu Pass to be so stuffy!"

Zhang Huiru smiled faintly, then almost leaned against Liu Lang, helping him cool down.

At this moment, Liu Lang's hand slid down and touched Zhang Huiru's jade buttocks. Although there was a thin layer of clothing between them, the extremely elastic touch made Liu Lang's dragon spear involuntarily harden.

Zhang Huiru pretended not to notice and said, "My lord has actually married several wives. I really don't know how you can stand it? If they all come at you at once, wouldn't they drain you dry?"

As she spoke, Zhang Huiru chuckled.

Liu Lang pushed hard and then gently pulled her onto his lap. The soft flesh of her buttocks pressed against him, giving Liu Lang wave after wave of pleasure. Moreover, thinking of her soul-stirring moans from the previous night, his lust became even more uncontrollable.

Liu Lang's hand traced Zhang Huiru's soft waist and then moved to her full breasts. He said, "I once met a master who taught me a secret technique specifically for sex. So far, I don't get exhausted; on the contrary, I'm quite adept at it. My wives are even having trouble keeping up!"

Zhang Huiru believed him and secretly glanced at Liu Lang's crotch, noticing the prominent bulge in his pants. Her heart fluttered.

Liu Lang seized the opportunity to pull Zhang Huiru closer to him, causing her to plead sweetly, "My lord, please don't do this!"

Liu Lang chuckled, "Yesterday, when my wife toasted me, she gave me a flirtatious look. I'm completely captivated by you."

With that, Liu Lang lifted Zhang Huiru's skirt and directly touched her private parts.

Zhang Huiru chuckled softly, extending her delicate, jade-white hands to slide onto Liu Lang's erect penis, and said in a coquettish voice, "My lord, you're so bold! How dare you flirt with me here? Aren't you afraid General Qin will see us?"

Liu Lang chuckled, "Just now, didn't you say he wouldn't be back for a while?"

Zhang Huiru smiled seductively, "Then you can't be so disrespectful to me!"

Upon hearing this, Liu Lang simply pulled open Zhang Huiru's upper garment, then slipped his large hand inside her peach-colored bodice, kneading her full breasts.

At this moment, Zhang Huiru also slipped her hand inside Liu Lang's belt, grasping his hard and burning erect penis, and began to caress it.

Liu Lang thought to himself: This slut must have already planned how to deal with me, but this is different from what she discussed with Qin Dongyang. She must have taken a liking to my handsome appearance, so she wants to have sex with me first, and then scheme against me.

As expected, Liu Lang guessed Zhang Huiru's thoughts. Zhang Huiru was naturally lustful, and unfortunately, she hadn't had her fill the previous night. Although she had prepared to deal with Liu Lang, she hadn't expected him to dare to take liberties with her. This aroused her lust, and she planned to have some fun first, then drug Liu Lang and Lan Liu to blackmail him. However, now, under Liu Lang's teasing, Zhang Huiru's clothes were becoming increasingly revealing, her smooth, fair skin rosy and incredibly alluring.

Liu Lang removed Zhang Huiru's peach-colored bodice, exposing her full breasts, and Zhang Huiru took out Liu Lang's penis and immediately put it in her mouth…

Liu Lang felt a wave of dizziness. After all, since his transmigration, Liu Lang had been with countless women, but he had never experienced such pleasure. This was because the women he had encountered were either virgins or virtuous housewives; none were as seductive as Zhang Huiru.

At this moment, Liu Lang couldn't wait to remove Zhang Huiru's underpants. Seeing this, Zhang Huiru propped herself up, thrusting out her round, upturned buttocks. Her pubic area was already soaked and wet, allowing Liu Lang to easily insert his dragon spear.

Zhang Huiru felt as if she had entered paradise. Her private parts were being stirred and penetrated by Liu Lang's hard, thick dragon spear, causing her to let out seductive moans and sway her hips to meet his movements.

With each powerful thrust, Zhang Huiru's cheeks flushed, her lips parted slightly, and the waves of pleasure surging within her made her unable to control herself, emitting alluring moans. Her breathtakingly beautiful appearance was captivating.

Liu Lang's one hand caressed Zhang Huiru's rounded buttocks, while his other hand touched her high, firm breasts. His thick, hard penis thrust rapidly in and out of her tight, secluded valley, the sounds of their lower abdomens slapping against each other echoing, and streams of love fluid gushing from within.

Zhang Huiru cried out, arching her body to meet each of Liu Lang's thrusts.

After about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Zhang Huiru suddenly began to thrust even faster, crying out, "Don't move!"

Liu Lang, who was about to move, was immediately grabbed tightly by Zhang Huiru. Hearing her high-pitched moans and feeling the tightness and contractions within her valley, Liu Lang couldn't help but thrust forward forcefully, and streams of hot semen poured onto her flower.

Zhang Huiru's whole body convulsed, spurting out streams of hot love fluid, and then she went limp.

Liu Lang looked at Zhang Huiru and chuckled.

Zhang Huiru playfully scolded, "What are you laughing at? You almost killed me just now."

Liu Lang pulled Zhang Huiru into his arms and said, "You were really seductive just now!"

Zhang Huiru grasped Liu Lang's dragon spear and said, "My lord, you're so amazing! You made me lose my erection so quickly."

Calculating the time, Zhang Huiru felt that if she didn't carry out her plan soon, she would miss breakfast, so she quickly got up from under Liu Lang, putting on her skirt as she said, "My lord, don't do this anymore, it'll be terrible if Lan Liu sees us."

Liu Lang said, "That's perfect, I'll take her too, so she won't complain to you."

Zhang Huiru tapped Liu Lang's forehead with her finger and said sweetly, "My lord is so greedy!"

At this moment, footsteps sounded in the courtyard, and a beautiful figure carrying a flower umbrella walked towards the inner room where Liu Lang was.

Zhang Huiru exclaimed in surprise, "Oh no, Lan Liu is here!"

Saying this, Zhang Huiru quickly tidied her clothes and hair.

At this moment, Lan Liu stepped in.

Liu Lang calmly dressed, pretending not to care, and enjoyed the delicious food on the table.

Lan Liu bowed to Liu Lang and said, "Greetings, Your Excellency." Liu

Lang smiled and said, "No need to be so polite, sit down and eat with us."

Zhang Huiru asked, "Sister, why are you only arriving now? Breakfast time is almost over!"

Lan Liu said in surprise, "Sister, you clearly said you would come to call me, so I've been waiting in my room, but so much time has passed and there's been no news. I thought the Imperial Envoy hadn't come!"

Zhang Huiru feigned surprise and said, "How could that be? I clearly sent someone to call you!"

Liu Lang said, "Never mind, Lan Liu is here anyway, and General Qin won't be back anytime soon, let's hurry up and fill our stomachs!"

Zhang Huiru smiled and said, "You all enjoy your meal first, I'll go to the kitchen and get the lotus seed soup that's been cooked."

With that, Zhang Huiru swayed her ample hips and left.

Liu Lang thought to himself: I really need to drug her! Humph! She just got to have some fun with me, and now she's already plotting against me. But this is fine too, I can turn the tables on her.

Liu Lang glanced at Lan Liu again. Although not as alluring as Zhang Huiru, she possessed a captivating charm and unique allure.

Just then, Zhang Huiru returned with lotus seed soup, diligently pouring a bowl for both Liu Lang and Lan Liu, saying, "Lan Liu, it's all your fault for being late, making the Imperial Envoy hungry. I'll punish you by having you serve this soup instead of wine to show your respect to the Imperial Envoy."

Lan Liu immediately stood up, but Liu Lang said, "How can you serve soup instead of wine? It must be strong liquor."

Zhang Huiru was surprised to hear this, and said, "Very well! Anyway, Lan Liu is a heroine among women. I'll go get the wine right away."

With that, Zhang Huiru turned and left.

Liu Lang found it amusing. Looking at the two bowls of lotus seed soup, he concluded there was something wrong. He said to Lan Liu, "Second Madam Qin, I like sweets, so this lotus seed porridge must have sugar in it. I forgot to tell Madam Zhang earlier; perhaps you could inform the servants?"

Lan Liu stood up and walked towards the door, saying, "Strange, why is it so quiet today? Where have all the maids gone?"

Seeing Lan Liu leave, Liu Lang picked up the bowl in front of him, poured the lotus seed soup into the corner under the bed, then filled another bowl before... He said to Lan Liu, "It's alright if the maid isn't here. It's raining outside, so there's no need to trouble her."

Lan Liu turned back dejectedly, forcing a smile, "Your Excellency, look at this continuous rain, won't it delay your journey?"

Liu Lang waved his hand, "No, a few days' delay on the road is fine. As long as the princess arrives in Taiyuan safely, I can report back."

Zhang Huiru rushed back in the blink of an eye. Because of the rain, her thin gauze dress clung tightly to her body, giving Liu Lang a good look.

Zhang Huiru opened the wine jar and poured a full cup of wine for Liu Lang and Lan Liu.

Lan Liu smiled and picked up the wine cup, then drank it all in one gulp. Liu Lang followed suit, and the three of them began to eat breakfast, chatting and laughing.

Liu Lang had almost finished eating. Lan Liu then urged Liu Lang and Zhang Huiru to drink lotus seed soup as well. Seeing Zhang Huiru take a large bowl and drink it,

Liu Lang assumed the soup was fine and drank it as well. At that moment, using the table as cover, Liu Lang secretly reached out and touched Zhang Huiru's thigh. Zhang Huiru didn't dare resist.

Seeing this, Liu Lang lifted Zhang Huiru's skirt. Since she wasn't wearing any underpants, Liu Lang began to caress her long, white legs, then touched her wet labia, causing Zhang Huiru to tremble and almost cry out.

Seeing that Zhang Huiru didn't dare resist in front of Lan Liu, Liu Lang simply rolled up Zhang Huiru's skirt around her waist and then stroked her wet private parts, causing Zhang Huiru to moan involuntarily.

Lan Liu didn't notice Liu Lang and Zhang Huiru's actions. She just felt a strange sensation in her body and a slight dizziness. Shaking her head to clear her head, she asked疑惑地, "Sister, maybe I didn't sleep well last night; I'm a little dizzy!"

Zhang Huiru smiled and said, "Since you didn't sleep well, why don't you sleep here for a while?"

Lan Liu replied, "No need, I'll go back to my room to rest. You continue to keep the Imperial Envoy company."

As she spoke, Lan Liu stood up to leave, but her legs suddenly gave way, and she almost fell.

Zhang Huiru quickly supported her, saying softly, "Judging from your appearance, did you have a drink with the envoy earlier and get drunk?"

With that, Zhang Huiru helped Lan Liu to the bedside.

Lan Liu's eyes were glazed over. "It shouldn't be... Sister knows my alcohol tolerance. Who knows what's going on?"

Zhang Huiru said, "Forget it, don't push yourself. Just rest here. I'll have someone take you home when the rain stops."

Lan Liu nodded. Then, Zhang Huiru started to undress her, making Lan Liu panic. "Sister, why are you taking my clothes off?" she asked

. Zhang Huiru laughed, "It's so hot. Sleeping in clothes will make them soaked with sweat. Don't think too much about it."

With that, Zhang Huiru stripped Lan Liu down to her undergarments and helped her to bed.

At that moment, Lan Liu felt completely weak, a strange sensation rising within her.

Zhang Huiru turned around and saw Liu Lang lecherously approaching. She thought, "This Imperial Envoy is not only skilled in bed, but also has profound internal strength. I gave him such a strong drug, and Lan Liu is already like this, yet he hasn't reacted at all."

Unable to resist the alluring scene before him, Liu Lang, excited at the thought of conquering Qin Dongyang's two wives, embraced Zhang Huiru's slender waist and said, "Beauty, Lanliu is asleep, let's continue!"

With that, Liu Lang lifted Zhang Huiru's gauze skirt, revealing her snow-white buttocks. Before Zhang Huiru could resist, Liu Lang had already thrust into her

. Zhang Huiru cried out, trying to resist, but it was too late.

Lanliu, not yet fully unconscious, witnessed Liu Lang's dragon spear entering Zhang Huiru's private parts. She gasped in surprise, "You...you guys!"

Zhang Huiru knew she could no longer hide it, so she decided to go all in, enjoying Liu Lang's thrusts while simultaneously rethinking her plan.

Zhang Huiru believed that Liu Lang would faint soon, so she simply waited until he passed out, then killed Lan Liu, and then lied to Liu Lang that he had killed Lan Liu in a drunken stupor. This way, Liu Lang would be frightened, and she could then entice him into submission. When Qin Dongyang returned, since Lan Liu was dead, she could easily fabricate a reason to deceive him; there would be no way to prove it, and Qin Dongyang would have no choice but to accept the outcome.

Liu Lang had already guessed Zhang Huiru's plan, but he didn't think too much about it, intending to enjoy Zhang Huiru and Lan Liu's bodies first.

While playing with Zhang Huiru, Liu Lang caressed Lan Liu's body. Although Lan Liu possessed martial arts skills, she was drugged and powerless, and consumed by lust, she couldn't help but moan under Liu Lang's teasing.

Seeing Liu Lang and Zhang Huiru making love, Lan Liu, burning with desire, could hardly bear it. One hand kneaded her breasts, while the other reached between her legs, caressing her pubic hair.

Seeing this, Liu Lang said to Zhang Huiru, "Look, Lan Liu can't take it anymore!"

With that, Liu Lang pounced on Lan Liu, thrusting his penis into her tender opening and beginning to pump vigorously.

With each thrust, Lan Liu experienced intense pleasure, waves of ecstasy washing over her body and soul, making her Liu Lang's captive, utterly lost in the sea of desire.

At this moment, Lan Liu could no longer control herself. After a groan, her whole body began to tremble violently, and then her love juice slowly flowed down her thighs. However, the drug's effects overwhelmed her, causing her to immediately faint.

Seeing this, Liu Lang, taking advantage of the lubrication from her love juice, began to thrust wildly. His dragon spear could feel the tightness and warmth of Lan Liu's inner valley, causing Liu Lang to groan with pleasure before ejaculating streams of semen.

Afterward, Liu Lang confronted Zhang Huiru, telling her that he had already seen through her scheme and revealing what he had overheard her plotting with Qin Dongyang the previous night.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Huiru was terrified.

Liu Lang said to Zhang Huiru, "You've already been struck by my Seven Yuan True Qi. You have no choice but to be loyal to me for life. Following Qin Dongyang will only lead to your death."

Zhang Huiru was immediately at a loss. Liu Lang then gently persuaded her, explaining some reasons, and she finally agreed to stay with him. Finally, Liu Lang asked Zhang Huiru to take Lan Liu to the inn where he had stayed the previous day.

Upon returning to the inn and finding Lan Liu still unconscious, Liu Lang went back to the post station. Bai Yunfei and the others were already extremely anxious, worried that something had happened to Liu Lang. Bai Yunfei and Bai Xuefei even went to inquire near Qin Dongyang's residence.

At this moment, seeing Liu Lang return safely, Bai Yunfei and the other three were overjoyed. Pan Bao also happily ran to report his safety to Pan Feng.

Bai Xuefei said with concern, "Liulang, you're soaked to the bone, quickly change your clothes!"

Although Liulang was exhausted, he felt that the joy of sleeping with Zhang Huiru and Lanliu outweighed the hardship, so he disregarded his fatigue and immediately began the next step of his plan.

Liulang said to Murong Feixue, "Sister-in-law, aren't you known as the Thousand-Faced Beauty? Make a human skin mask of Long Qiuping right now, the sooner the better!"

Murong Feixue wanted to ask Liulang what he was going to do, but thinking that Liulang always had many ideas, it must be useful, so she quickly took out her bag, took out the materials for making the human skin mask, and began to work.

At this time, Liulang was dozing off in a chair. Bai Yunfei and Bai Xuefei thought that Liulang was too tired, but only Zi Ruoer knew the reason for Liulang's exhaustion, so she took a fan and stood behind Liulang to fan him.

Chapter Two: Liu Lang's Ingenious Plan to Secure the World. Liu

Lang slept for about an hour when Murong Feixue woke him, saying, "The human skin mask for Long Qiuping is finished, but I don't have a strong impression of him, so I don't know if it looks good."

Liu Lang said, "Put it on, let me see."

Murong Feixue put on the mask. After Liu Lang and the others looked at it, they thought it was quite similar. Then Liu Lang pointed out some differences and asked Murong Feixue to make modifications.

When Murong Feixue put on the mask again, she looked seven or eight parts like Long Qiuping.

Liu Lang said, "Don't take off that human skin mask. Change into some other clothes and then come with me!"

Murong Feixue asked, "What clothes? What's wrong with these clothes?"

Liu Lang replied, "These are official robes. If you wear these, what's the point of wearing this mask? If you don't have suitable clothes, go to the street and buy some."

Upon hearing this, Murong Feixue went to a shop and bought a set of ordinary men's clothes. This makeover added to her resemblance to the real thing, which pleased Liu Lang. He said, "Not bad, sister-in-law, you truly are a woman of a thousand faces! Let's go, you and Zi Ruo'er come with me to do something important."

Bai Yunfei and Bai Xuefei quickly asked, "Liulang, what about us?"

Liu Lang said, "Is there even a need to ask? Protect the princess and make sure you're well. We still need to travel after the rain stops tomorrow."

Seeing that Bai Yunfei and her sister were somewhat reluctant, Liu Lang said, "Obey orders!"

Liu Lang led Murong Feixue and Zi Ruo'er through the rain to the inn.

When Zi Ruo'er saw Liu Lang leading her and Murong Feixue to the inn where they had stayed the previous night, she blushed immediately.

Seeing Zi Ruo'er's blush, Murong Feixue knew that Liu Lang must have spent the night with her there, just like what he had done to her back in Flying Tiger City.

When they arrived at the inn's room and saw Lan Liu lying on the bed, Murong Feixue and Zi Ruo'er were both stunned.

Liu Lang quickly explained, "She's Qin Dongyang's concubine; you should have seen her before."

Murong Feixue asked, "How did she get here?"

Liu Lang said seriously, "I brought her here. Don't overthink it; we have other things to do!"

Then, Liu Lang whispered something in Murong Feixue's ear.

Murong Feixue said shyly, "Is it really like this? It's so embarrassing!" Zi Ruo'er clapped her hands and said

, "This is so funny! Having my sister-in-law pretend to be a man and rape Qin Dongyang's concubine, Liu Lang, how could you even think of that?"

Liu Lang spread his hands and said, "Sister-in-law, just bear with it, I really have no other choice!"

Murong Feixue said embarrassedly, "I...I really don't know how! It's so embarrassing! Liu Lang, you're so naughty, do you really have to do this?"

Liu Lang laughed, "What's so embarrassing about it? It's not like you're getting intimate with a man. Later..." "After I give her the antidote, you can touch her as much as you want, the harder the better, just make her think you're Long Qiuping."

Murong Feixue was still a little hesitant, saying, "Alright, I'll do my best!"

Liu Lang nodded and said, "Don't forget, after she wakes up, tell her what I told you."

Liu Lang took out the antidote Zhang Huiru had given him and gave it to Lan Liu, saying, "It should take effect soon, sister-in-law, let's begin..."

After saying that, Liu Lang smiled at Murong Feixue and pulled Zi Ruo'er outside.

Murong Feixue didn't dare to delay and quickly stimulated Lan Liu's private parts with her hand.

Soon, Lan Liu woke up and immediately realized that someone was touching her private parts. She screamed in fright.

Murong Feixue quickly looked up and said, "Don't scream, junior sister! It's me."

After saying that, Murong Feixue quickly lowered her head again. Lan Liu was immediately shocked and said, "Senior brother! How could you do this? You... let me go!"

Murong Feixue said, "Junior sister, I... love you! I want you!"

As he spoke, Murong Feixue hugged Lan Liu tightly and kissed her face.

Lan Liu was both ashamed and angry, struggling desperately and shouting, "If you don't let me go, I'll scream for help!"

Seeing Lan Liu's desperate resistance, Murong Feixue didn't think she had an affair with Long Qiuping, but he still continued, "Go ahead and scream, let's see who comes to save you. I'm so devoted to you, are you really unmoved, junior sister?"

Lan Liu was powerless and unable to resist for a moment. She could only sigh and say, "Senior brother, you should know my character. I know you love me, but I can't do this! Qin Dongyang is ruthless, and Zhang Huiru is dissatisfied with me. What you're doing to me now is clearly pushing me into a fire pit!"

As she spoke, Lan Liu began to cry.

Murong Feixue was at a loss for what to do, so she put her arm around Lan Liu's shoulder and said, "Junior sister, how about I take you away?"

Lan Liu shook her head and said, "Why don't you understand? My father's revenge is not yet complete, I will not go with you."

Murong Feixue had not expected there to be a hidden story and was at a loss for what to do.

Lan Liu continued, "I will be yours sooner or later, but your haste is really disappointing! I ask you, how did you bring me here, and what did you do to me?"

Murong Feixue quickly said what Liu Lang had taught her, "You were drunk in the First Madam's room, and she asked me to help you back to your room. I was momentarily blinded by lust..."

Lan Liu suddenly remembered what happened in Zhang Huiru's room and thought: Oh no! She clearly wanted to frame me. She was having an affair with the Imperial Envoy, and then she made my senior brother help me back to my room. It was clearly a trap to frame me. Maybe she… Thinking of this, Lan Liu looked worriedly at the door.

Liu Lang, listening to the commotion inside, felt it was about time and kicked the door, pretending to burst in. Zi Ruo'er immediately shouted, "The Imperial Envoy has arrived!"

Lan Liu's vision went black. She thought: It's over. It seems Zhang Huiru is determined to kill me.

Liu Lang burst in with Zi Ruo'er, shouting, "As expected, there's an adulterous couple hiding here! Guards! Tie them up and hand them over to General Qin!"

Lan Liu, seeing Liu Lang, remembered his affair with Zhang Huiru and thought: "So it really was Zhang Huiru who conspired with the Imperial Envoy to frame me! I'm doomed! If I'm handed over to Qin Dongyang, he'll definitely beat me to death!!" Meanwhile, Murong Feixue, from Bijiang, suddenly knelt on the ground, crying, "Imperial Envoy, spare my life!"

Zi Ruo'er found it amusing; her sister-in-law's acting was spot-on!

Liu Lang snorted and said, "Why should I spare your life?"

Lan Liu knew it was all over, so she grabbed her clothes and covered herself, saying to Murong Feixue, "Senior brother, don't beg him. He and Zhang Huiru are in cahoots to deal with us. It's all your fault for being blinded by lust and being used by others."

Liu Lang snorted and said, "You still dare to be dishonest in front of me? Aren't you afraid I'll make you parade naked through the streets?"

And this worked. Lan Liu indeed became honest!

Liu Lang chuckled and continued, "I just heard you say that your father's revenge is not yet complete. It seems you have some conspiracy to hide from me. Why don't you tell me the truth?"

Lan Liu remained silent.

Liu Lang roared, "Guards! Drag this woman out into the street and parade her for three days!"

Murong Feixue pleaded desperately, "My lord, please! Junior sister, just confess! We're all doomed anyway."

Lan Liu sighed and said, "Traitor! It doesn't matter if I tell you. I married Qin Dongyang not because I loved him, but because I have an irreconcilable feud with Cheng Shijie. I wanted to use his relationship with Cheng Shijie to avenge my father. You dog, if you hadn't colluded with Zhang Huiru, how could you have ruined my plan? Heaven is truly blind!"

With that, Lan Liu tried to bite her tongue to commit suicide.

Liu Lang stepped forward to stop her, saying, "Wait!"

Lan Liu's eyes were filled with tears as she said, "Traitor, why are you stopping me? Wouldn't it be better if I died?"

Liu Lang laughed, "If you die like this, everything will be fine, but you won't be able to avenge your father."

Lan Liu looked at Liu Lang in surprise.

Liu Lang said, "What grudge do you have against Cheng Shijie? Tell me, and perhaps I can avenge you."

Lan Liu didn't believe Liu Lang's words, so Murong Feixue said, "Junior Sister, now that things have come to this, what harm is there in telling him? Perhaps the Imperial Envoy can avenge us."

Lan Liu hesitated for a moment, then suddenly tears streamed down her face, and she choked out, "Cheng Shijie killed more than forty members of my family. If I don't avenge this, I, Liu Lan, will die with my eyes open!"

Liu Lang said, "Don't get agitated; you've even mispronounced your name."

Lan Liu said, "I..." My original name was Liu Lan. My father, Liu Chaoxian, was the prefect of Tongzhou. Because he opposed Cheng Shijie's surrender to the Song Dynasty, he incurred Cheng Shijie's wrath. Later, his entire family was executed. At the time, I was studying martial arts on Baiyun Mountain and escaped the massacre. Afterwards, I changed my name to Lan Liu and waited for an opportunity to avenge my father. However, Cheng Shijie was highly skilled in martial arts and had great power, and I, a weak woman, had no way to take revenge. By chance, I met Qin Dongyang, who was captivated by my beauty and began to pursue me. I thought that he was Cheng Shijie's brother-in-law, and if I married him, I would have a chance to get close to him. "Cheng Shijie, so..."

Liu Lang suddenly realized, "So that's how it is. Then you won't die! To tell you the truth, I came to Shanxi this time to secretly investigate Cheng Shijie's crimes. The Emperor has given me a secret decree, which allows me to execute first and report later if necessary. I will definitely stand up for you."

Seeing that Lan Liu still didn't believe him, Liu Lang pulled Zi Ruo'er aside and said, "Do you know who she is?"

Seeing Lan Liu shake her head, Liu Lang said, "She is the daughter of the Northern Han Emperor, Princess Liancheng, Liu Zi Ruo."

Lan Liu was stunned. Zi Ruo'er stepped forward and said, "Sister, I'm so sorry to have wronged you. I am indeed the daughter of the Northern Han Emperor. I also know about the injustice done to Prefect Liu of Tongzhou! Not long ago, when we gathered at Honghuating, General Qi Chenghai mentioned this matter. We originally planned to unite against Cheng Shijie, but the gathering at Honghuating failed because of a traitor's betrayal, and many lives were lost."

Lan Liu said happily, "Are you really the princess of Northern Han?"

Zi Ruo'er nodded with tears in her eyes.

Liu Lang laughed, "Since that's the case, let's shake hands and make peace!"

However, despite saying this, Liu Lang, for safety's sake, didn't completely trust Lan Liu. Instead, he said to Zi Ruo'er, "Take Long Qiuping away first. I have something to say to Lan Liu."

Zi Ruo'er obeyed and took Murong Feixue away.

Liu Lang had Lan Liu put on her clothes and said to her, "The Emperor ordered me to send Princess Zhaoyang to Shanxi for a marriage alliance, all to investigate Cheng Shijie. Now that I've told you about this, what do you plan to do next?"

Lan Liu said, "As long as Cheng Shijie can be killed, I'll do whatever you say, sir."

Liu Lang nodded and said, "Good! Let me ask you again, is your senior brother Long Qiuping truly dedicated to helping you avenge yourself?"

Lan Liu hesitated for a moment and said, "He's been very good to me, but I never imagined he would do something like this."

Liu Lang continued, "That's the end of this matter. Also, don't completely trust Long Qiuping. I always felt that he was somewhat opportunistic. Perhaps in his heart, fame and fortune are more important than you."

Lan Liu nodded in agreement.

Liu Lang continued, “After returning to Qin Dongyang’s residence, act as if nothing happened. When Qin Dongyang asks you, pretend you’re clueless and say you were drunk, understand? Also, Zhang Huiru has agreed to help me, but I don’t completely trust her, so after you go back, you must closely monitor her actions. As for when to kill Cheng Shijie, wait for my order. After all, Cheng Shijie is no ordinary person; we need to be patient.”

Seeing that Lan Liu remembered, Liu Lang let her go and told Zi Ruo’er to keep an eye on Lan Liu’s actions. He then took Murong Feixue’s hand and led her to the room, laughing, “Sister-in-law, your performance was brilliant! I’ll give you the top credit!”

Murong Feixue said, “Forget it! That performance just now really ruined my life!”

At Qin Dongyang’s residence, Qin Dongyang prepared a grand banquet, and this time only Liu Lang attended.

Seeing that Zhang Huiru and Lan Liu were both present, Liu Lang knew that the plan was almost successful. He thought to himself: It seems Qin Dongyang has been a cuckold and is still being kept in the dark.

Liu Lang was overjoyed and drank heartily. Taking advantage of Qin Dongyang's inattention, he repeatedly groped Zhang Huiru's thighs and buttocks under the table.

Zhang Huiru toasted Liu Lang, and seeing that he had drunk enough, Liu Lang pretended to want to whisper something to Qin Dongyang and went with him to the inner room.

Once inside, Liu Lang took the opportunity to retrieve the listening device and extorted several thousand taels of silver from Qin Dongyang before taking his leave.

The next day, Liu Lang got up early and immediately ordered his troops to set off for Jietang Pass. Because Woniu Pass was not far from Jietang Pass, Liu Lang and his men arrived smoothly before dark.

The Jietang Pass garrison commander, Shen Yuanbao, had been seriously ill, so the prefect Kou Zhun led civil and military officials to greet him.

Liu Lang knew of Kou Zhun's relationship with Pan Renmei, so he stayed at Kou Zhun's house and gave him Pan Renmei's letter.

Kou Zhun said to Liu Lang, "I have received a letter from my cousin. He wants me to lend you a hand, but Jietang Pass is a small place with less than 10,000 soldiers. Moreover, military power is in Shen Yuanbao's hands, and I only have supervisory authority. I don't know how I can help you with this."

Liu Lang smiled and said, "Lord Kou is a scholar who passed the imperial examinations twice and is a famous scholar in Shanxi. Now, Cheng Shijie is plotting a rebellion, and the Emperor's order for me to send Princess Zhaoyang for a marriage alliance is a pretense, but a secret investigation is the real purpose. If the situation changes, I wonder which side Lord Kou will stand on?"

Kou Zhun said, "Of course, I will stand on the side of justice."

Liu Lang said, "Cheng Shijie first betrayed the Northern Han... " " And now he has betrayed the Song Dynasty. His actions should be condemned. Along the way, I've heard many people are dissatisfied with him, and even a princess of Northern Han has gathered a group of sworn brothers to oppose him."

Kou Zhun said, "Your Excellency is referring to the gathering at Honghua Pavilion, isn't he? I've heard about it. Those loyal men died a great loss, but Northern Han no longer exists. I don't agree with their goal of restoring Northern Han; I hope for peace throughout the land and for the people of Shanxi to live in peace and prosperity."

Liu Lang praised, "Your Excellency is absolutely right! To tell you the truth, that princess has already submitted to the Song Dynasty and is currently on her way to a marriage alliance. " "In the ranks of the troops."

Kou Zhun was taken aback upon hearing this and asked, "Is this really true?"

Liu Lang replied, "Absolutely true."

Kou Zhun nodded and asked, "How does Your Excellency intend to deal with Cheng Shijie?"

Liu Lang said, "Of course, we need to gather evidence of his rebellion and report it to the Emperor. However, if this happens, Cheng Shijie and I will inevitably become sworn enemies. Even if I can break out of Taiyuan, there are several passes along the way to Waqiao Pass. We need a place to settle down!"

Kou Zhun's eyes sharpened, and he said, "Your Excellency means to take Jietang Pass?"

Liu Lang replied, "That's right, Your Excellency." "We truly hit it off immediately, and considering Lord Pan's connection, I hope you won't refuse. If you can help me take Jietang Pass, it will be a great achievement, and after it's done, Lord Kou won't need to serve as an official in Shanxi."

Kou Zhun said, "I didn't decide to do this for the sake of promotion, but because I don't want to see Cheng Shijie make Shanxi a place of misery. Shen Yuanbao is currently bedridden, so I've already taken over all the affairs of Jietang Pass for some time now, although the military power is still in Shen Yuanbao's hands."

Liu Lang decisively said, "Then let's quietly seize the military power?"

Kou Zhun pondered for a long time without speaking.

Liu Lang asked, "Aren't you sure?"

Kou Zhun replied, "Jietang Pass has seven thousand soldiers, deployed in four camps, each commanded by a general. Two of them are my sworn brothers, while the other two are not."

Liu Lang laughed, "That's simple! Just take away their command, won't you?"

Kou Zhun shook his head and sighed, "They are both fifth-rank officials of the imperial court. What right do I have to take away their command?"

Liu Lang thought for a while and then smiled, "I've got it..."

That evening, Kou Zhun hosted a banquet for Liu Lang at his home. Because Shen Yuanbao was bedridden, Kou Zhun had the four generals accompany him.

During the banquet, Liu Lang and Kou Zhun addressed each other as brothers, toasting and drinking, while the four generals were very reserved, especially Feng Zhi and Li Nan. They had no prior relationship with Kou Zhun and were afraid of offending Liu Lang if they drank too much. However, Zhang Guangbei and Li Tongshun, officials from the Ministry of Rites who accompanied Liu Lang, kept toasting them, making them drink quite a bit.

Seeing this, Liu Lang said, "Lord Kou, I was escorting Princess Zhaoyang to Shanxi when we were attacked by bandits. Fortunately, General Qin at Woniu Pass provided excellent protection. We mustn't have any mishaps at Jietang Pass today!"

Kou Zhun quickly replied, "Your Excellency, rest assured. Tonight, I've already arranged several shifts of sentries to guard the residence. Feng Zhi, Li Nan, Kou Zhong, and Tang Xuanli, listen carefully. Tonight, no matter what the most important matter, put it aside. The princess's safety is our top priority. You four will split into two groups and strengthen patrols within the residence. If anything goes wrong, beware of your heads."

The four men stood up and said in unison, " "Yes, sir!"

Kou Zhong and Tang Xuanli said, "Lord Kou, Your Excellency, we are already quite drunk. To protect the princess's safety, we will not drink with you two any longer. We will go on patrol now."

Seeing Kou Zhong and Tang Xuanli take their leave, Feng Zhi and Li Nan also quickly stood up and said, "This humble general will also go on patrol."

Kou Zhun said, "Very well! I'll trouble the four generals tonight. Tomorrow night, I will drink with you until we're both drunk."

Feng Zhi and Li Nan respectfully took their leave and led their men to patrol Kou Zhun's residence. Kou Zhun's house was not large. After circling it three or four times, they felt a little bored, so they instructed their men to continue patrolling while they sat down to rest at the entrance of the back garden.

Feng Zhi said, "Brother Li, it seems Lord Shen Gongbao is not going to make it. It's hard to say whether he'll survive. Although the court's appointment and Lord Cheng's edict haven't arrived yet, it seems unlikely that Kou Zhun will replace Shen Gongbao. And our relationship with him isn't very good, which is bad for our future prospects!"

Li Nan said, "Then what can we do? We can't just give Kou Zhun another big gift! You know, the three thousand taels of silver I gave to Shen Gongbao was all my savings!"

Feng Zhi said, "Brother Li, do you think silver is more important, or is your future more important? Judging from the close relationship between Lord Kou and the Imperial Envoy, his career will surely rise rapidly. If we don't spend money, I'm afraid we won't even get promoted, let alone..." "I'm afraid I won't even be able to keep my current position!"

Li Nan sighed. "Brother Feng, do you mean... this is necessary?"

Feng Zhi said, "I'm doing this for your own good. In any case, you decide for yourself. Anyway, I'm already planning to visit Lord Kou."

Li Nan nodded and said, "I'll listen to you!"

As Li Nan and Feng Zhi were talking, a palace maid suddenly ran over in a panic, saying, "Generals, come quickly! There are rats in the princess's room!"

Feng Zhi and Li Nan were startled and looked at each other. Feng Zhi said, "The princess is in trouble, let's go help her quickly!"

Li Nan and Feng Zhi followed the palace maid to Pan Feng's room and heard a woman screaming inside. Eager to make a contribution, they immediately rushed in.

When Li Nan and his companion entered Pan Feng's room, they saw a beautiful young woman squatting barefoot on the bed. Her hair was loose, and she wore only a light-colored undergarment. She was hugging her knees, trembling all over, and cried out, "Help! Help me!"

Li Nan hurriedly knelt on the ground and said, "Princess, don't panic, this humble general has come to protect you."

Pan Feng quickly said, "Quick! The mouse is on the bed..."

Without thinking, Li Nan jumped onto the bed and began to carefully search for the mouse. Feng Zhi, however, was somewhat frightened because he saw that Pan Feng's clothes were thin, and since Pan Feng was a princess, he hesitated whether to go forward. Suddenly, Pan Feng jumped up and said, "Ah! The mouse..."

As she spoke, Pan Feng hugged Li Nan, her delicate body trembling slightly.

At this moment, chaotic footsteps sounded outside the room, and Liu Lang and Kou Zhun appeared with a group of guards.

Upon seeing Liu Lang appear, Pan Feng began to struggle, slapping Li Nan across the face and crying, "You audacious servant, how dare you harass this princess! Waaah..."

A palace maid rushed over to help Pan Feng put on her clothes, but Pan Feng continued to sob.

Liu Lang roared, "How dare you trespass into the princess's chambers! Guards! Seize him!"

Bai Yunfei and Bai Xuefei immediately came over, tied up Li Nan and Feng Zhi, and took them away.

Li Nan immediately cried out that he was innocent, while Feng Zhi anxiously explained the reason, but Liu Lang wouldn't listen. He only said to Kou Zhun, "Lord Kou, I didn't expect your officials to be so bold as to dare to enter the princess's room and even harass her! I'll report this to the Emperor."

Kou Zhun was so frightened that he knelt down and said, "Your Excellency, please don't! This has nothing to do with me!"

As he spoke, Kou Zhun turned around and scolded Li Nan and Feng Zhi, "You are really audacious. You have ruined me."

Liu Lang shouted, "Take the Imperial Sword and execute them on the spot!"

Upon hearing this, Murong Feixue immediately handed the Imperial Sword to Liu Lang, while Li Nan and Feng Zhi were already so frightened that they begged for mercy.

Kou Zhun said, "Your Excellency, Li Nan and Feng Zhi have always been loyal to the Song Dynasty. Their offense against the princess this time may have had a reason. I beg Your Excellency to make a wise judgment!"

Liu Lang snorted and said, "You bastards, what reason could there be? They clearly lust after the princess because of her beauty! Do you know that Princess Zhaoyang is the wife that the Emperor is betrothing to the son of the Marquis of Taiyuan in Shanxi? You really don't know the immensity of heaven and earth. If the Marquis of Taiyuan finds out about this, he will skin you alive! I'll give you a quick death now so you won't suffer in the future!"

Li Nan and Feng Zhi were immediately terrified, their faces turning ashen and their bodies trembling uncontrollably.

Kou Zhun said, "Your Excellency, considering their past merits and the imminent war between Song and Liao, when the country is in dire need of capable men, please

punish them leniently!" Liu Lang said, "Since Lord Kou is so protective of them, I will show leniency. This matter is entirely in your hands, but they must be severely punished, and a report must be submitted to the court!"

Kou Zhun repeatedly agreed, then ordered his servants to temporarily imprison Li Nan and Feng Zhi. He then summoned Kou Zhong and Tang Xuanli, saying, "Li Nan and Feng Zhi have committed serious crimes. You will temporarily take over their troops. Tomorrow, you will accompany me to Lord Shen Gongbao to obtain the military tally and command token."

Kou Zhong and Tang Xuanli both agreed and went on patrol.

Liu Lang and Kou Zhun exchanged a smile and then took their leave.

At this moment, Liu Lang entered Pan Feng's room. Seeing no one was there, Pan Feng threw herself into Liu Lang's arms, saying, "Liu Lang, you're so naughty! I, a princess, have to do such things! Those two generals are really unlucky."

Liu Lang said, "There's nothing we can do. They have military power, but they're not on our side!"

Pan Feng exclaimed in surprise, "So, Jietang Pass has already fallen into our hands?"

Liu Lang said, "Almost. Your relative is really easy to use."

Pan Feng said, "He spent so much effort to help you, Liu Lang, you have to compensate me!"

Liu Lang angrily asked, "Did that person take advantage of you?"

Pan Feng laughed, "Hehe! To be honest, he didn't even dare look me in the eye. Unlike you, so bold and daring to do anything!"

Liu Lang chuckled, "Is that so? Then I'll be bold again!"

Saying this, Liu Lang hugged Pan Feng tightly.

A blush immediately rose to Pan Feng's face. Biting her lower lip, she whispered, "Liu Lang, no!"

Liu Lang said, "Is that so? Then I'll take my leave—" As he spoke, Liu Lang was about to leave, but Pan Feng grabbed him. She looked shy and stammered, "You're so mean! You know I miss you, and you still tease me like this."

Liu Lang hugged Pan Feng again and asked, "Do you really miss me?"

Pan Feng's pretty face turned even redder at his words. She said, "I...I...Whether it was then, now, or in the future, I will only ever miss you...Liu Lang, you must believe me."

As she said this, a firm light shone in Pan Feng's clear eyes.

Liu Lang couldn't help but kiss Pan Feng's lips, laughing, "If you want it, just say so. Why are you being so coy?"

With that, Liu Lang removed Pan Feng's clothes, revealing her arms and legs as white as mutton-fat jade. He couldn't help but exclaim, "So beautiful!"

Hearing this, Pan Feng's heart leaped with joy, her shyness overflowing. She leaned towards Liu Lang.

Seeing this, Liu Lang reached out and caught Pan Feng, caressing her legs. He then went to her underpants and gently pressed them, feeling their damp coolness.

Pan Feng was instantly filled with shame, trembling, and gasped, "No!"

At this moment, Liu Lang pulled down her underpants, revealing her private parts, covered in a muddy mess of pubic hair.

Pan Feng said shyly, "You… I already wanted to give it to you…"

Hearing this, Liu Lang hugged Pan Feng tightly, kissing her lips while caressing her private parts.

Pan Feng gasped softly, swaying her slender waist as an indescribable, strange pleasure surged through her body. Unable to resist any longer, she proactively removed her bodice, pulling Liu Lang's hand to her chest to slightly alleviate her arousal.

Hearing Pan Feng's cries, Liu Lang's dragon spear was already hard, eager to unleash its power.

Pan Feng, aroused by Liu Lang, could no longer control her desire. Her small hands hastily removed Liu Lang's belt, then grasped his hard dragon spear and brought it to her private parts. Liu Lang then thrust into her…

After their lovemaking, Pan Feng was reluctant to let Liu Lang leave. After resting for a while, she began to entangle herself with him again.

Liu Lang said, "Feng'er! I'm exhausted from these past few days. Why don't we wait until we get to Cheng Shijie's residence, and then we can do it again?"

Hearing this, Pan Feng had no choice but to agree.

After Liu Lang finished dressing, Pan Feng let out a soft breath, nestled in his arms, gently stroking his back, resting her face against his chest, closing her eyes, and revealing a satisfied smile.

Liu Lang patted Pan Feng's shoulder, cupped her cheek with one hand, kissed her, and then pulled away.

Pan Feng felt sweet inside, lying on the embroidered couch, her arms crossed over her chest, squeezing her full breasts while enjoying the afterglow of their passion.

Chapter Three: A Chance Encounter with a Beauty at Santai

Pass The next day, Kou Zhun escorted Liu Lang and his party out of the pass.

On the way, Liu Lang said to Murong Feixue and the other three, "Now, we've passed three of the five passes. Only Santai Pass and Ba County remain. I've thought it through. To be on the safe side and to ensure the plan runs smoothly, sister-in-law and Zi Ruo'er should ride to Ba County now. Ba County is only a little over a hundred li from Taiyuan Prefecture. If Cheng Shijie has already arranged for someone to meet us in Ba County, it will be a huge disadvantage for our plan. So, Zi Ruo'er, you need to arrive in Ba County a day early and find the Rentang Society as soon as possible. I'll have sister-in-law assist you, just in case."

Murong Feixue nodded and said, "That's fine ." "We can avoid any accidents by acting in advance, but Liu Lang, are you capable of handling things once we reach Santai Pass?"

Liu Lang looked at Bai Xuefei and Bai Yunfei and said, "Once we reach Santai Pass, it will all depend on you sisters. I hope Meng Liang and Jiao Zan are on our side."

Bai Yunfei said, "Although we've only met once, they seem to have a sense of loyalty. I think we have a good chance of persuading them." Murong

Feixue was relieved to hear this. Then, Murong Feixue and Zi Ruo'er rode quickly to Ba County, while Liu Lang led the marriage procession on a long journey of a whole day to Santai Pass.

At this time, Chen Yanshou led his team out of the city to welcome Liu Lang and his party.

Liu Lang saw two fierce generals beside Chen Yanshou, one with a face as black as iron and broad shoulders and a thick waist, and the other with a red face and a steel beard, both of whom looked extraordinary. He guessed that they must be Meng Liang and Jiao Zan.

Looking at Chen Yanshou again, although he was over fifty years old and his hair and beard were all white, he was as strong as a young man and had a loud voice. After greeting Pan Feng, the group entered Santai Pass.

That evening, Chen Yanshou hosted a banquet at his residence for Liu Lang and his entourage. Before the banquet began, Liu Lang asked Bai Yunfei and her sister to go find Meng Liang and Jiao Zan, while he stayed with Chen Yanshou, listening to him recount the customs and traditions of Shanxi.

Chen Yanshou's son, Chen Zhihao, also came to greet Pan Feng and Liu Lang through Chen Yanshou's introduction.

Liu Lang noticed that Chen Zhihao had fair skin and delicate features, but his eyes were dark-rimmed, giving him the appearance of a dissolute young master.

As the banquet was about to begin, Liu Lang noticed that Bai Yunfei and her sister had not yet returned, indicating that they were still discussing matters with Meng Liang and Jiao Zan.

At this moment, Chen Zhihao clapped his hands, and a group of courtesans entered. Some carried pipa, some carried flower drums, and two others, dressed in vibrant colors, immediately began to dance gracefully in the hall, like fairies descending to earth.

Liu Lang observed the two women dancing gracefully. They wore identical clothes and concealed their stunning faces with pure white veils. The woman closest to him had her hair styled high, adorned with a phoenix hairpin, and possessed a slender figure. Her captivating eyes, visible through the veil, cast alluring glances at Liu Lang. With each dance step, her long, flowing dress embroidered with exotic flowers fluttered, occasionally revealing her legs, as white as mutton-fat jade, which stirred the imagination.

"My lord, please have some wine!"

At this moment, Chen Zhihao stood behind Liu Lang, attentively pouring him wine. However, Liu Lang paid no attention to Chen Zhihao, as he was completely distracted by the beauty before him. So, when the stunning woman gracefully bent over and drew a gleaming silver soft sword from her waist, thrusting it straight at him, Liu Lang suddenly snapped back to reality.

However, it was too late. Liu Lang had no time to stop him. With

a "thud!" Liu Lang heard a scream and saw Chen Zhihao behind him clutching his arm, retreating in panic.

Seeing that her sword had struck Chen Zhihao but not killed him, the beautiful woman rushed forward and thrust her sword at him a second time.

Chen Zhihao was no ordinary person. The first strike had hit him because he was completely unprepared. If an ordinary expert had attacked him, they might not have even been able to touch his clothes. Therefore, from the moment the beautiful woman attacked, Chen Zhihao knew she was no ordinary opponent.

Although Chen Zhihao was unprepared for her attack and the distance was extremely close, making dodge impossible, he relied on his powerful internal energy. When the sword reached his chest, the force of the internal energy clashed with his own, causing the sword to deflect from his chest.

Seeing the stunning beauty falter, another dancer snatched a steel knife from a nearby guard, let out a delicate cry, and charged at Chen Zhihao without hesitation.

Chen Zhihao quickly used his unique skill—the Heavenly Maiden Scattering Flowers Step—to dodge the attacks of the two women, angrily shouting, "Who are you? How dare you attempt to assassinate me!"

The woman roared, "You, surnamed Chen, have committed countless evils, humiliating innocent women. Prepare to die!"

As she spoke, she brandished her steel knife, about to form a pincer attack with the stunning beauty, when someone angrily shouted, "You audacious madman, how dare you be so insolent before me! You will surely die!"

Chen Yanshou struck the woman's back with a palm strike. Seeing this, the woman turned to avoid the blow and then attacked Chen Yanshou with her knife.

By this time, the dancers and musicians had already scattered in fear, while the guards of Chen Yanshou's residence and Liu Lang's attendants drew their weapons and surrounded the two women.

Seeing that the two women weren't targeting him, Liu Lang breathed a sigh of relief. He then thought, "These assassins seem to have a deep grudge against the Chen family father and son. Perhaps I can use them. But I'll observe the situation first."

At that moment, Chen Zhihao took a longsword from a nearby guard. Having a weapon in hand was like adding wings to a tiger for Chen Zhihao, who was already a master swordsman. Moreover, the guards had already surrounded the two female assassins. So Chen Zhihao swiftly thrust at the two female assassins. Midway through, the sword tip suddenly trembled rapidly, flashing with light. The sword, originally aimed at the female assassin's Zigong acupoint in her chest, instantly reached her waist. Judging from the fierce wind of the sword, it was clearly imbued with extremely profound internal energy.

The beautiful woman swiftly parried with her sword, a flash of blue light, and

with a "clang!", blocked Chen Zhihao's sword.

Although Chen Zhihao's arm was injured, relying on his profound skill, he gritted his teeth, steeled his resolve, and with a sudden burst of cold light, his sharp blade flipped upwards, aiming for the beautiful woman's chest and abdomen. His movements were swift and ruthless, like a dragon soaring from the abyss, like a streak of lightning in the polar regions. In an instant, his sword ring swept across, transforming from a phoenix soaring to a dragon into a powerful warrior wielding an axe, aiming for the beautiful woman's head.

Seeing Chen Zhihao's ruthless attack and lightning-fast sword strike, the beautiful woman hurriedly used the Seven Star Step, retreating rapidly. She unleashed a move called "Thousand Rocks Competing for Beauty," creating a flurry of sword blossoms. Instantly, the sword flames surged, the sword light transforming into a wall of swords like a peacock spreading its tail, clanging like pearls falling onto a jade plate, clashing like cymbals striking each other. She engaged Chen Zhihao in a rapid sword fight, a battle of speed against speed.

However, the beautiful woman's attack revealed her swordsmanship to Chen Zhihao, who shouted, "So it's the Heavenly Mountain Swordsman! What grudge do I hold against you that you dare to come here to assassinate me?"

The beautiful woman spat and said, "A lecher like you, bullying innocent women, deserves to be killed by all the swordsmen of Heavenly Mountain!"

Chen Zhihao snorted and said, "Overestimating yourself. Even if more of you Heavenly Mountain swordsmen came, you couldn't do anything to me!"

As he spoke, his sword flashed like lightning, and Chen Zhihao began to spin rapidly around the beautiful woman. With each spin, his swordsmanship grew faster, the sword light he generated became more dazzling, and the countless sword circles formed by his blade became narrower.

Chen Zhihao's swordsmanship became increasingly strange and dangerous, like climbing Mount Hua, where the higher one climbs, the steeper the path becomes, and the cold killing intent in his sword grows accordingly.

Liu Lang exclaimed in shock, "I never imagined Chen Yanshou's son was so skilled! His swordsmanship is simply unpredictable! I feel like I've seen it somewhere before... That's right! The Willow Granary! When Lord Gu was fighting the Liao army experts, he used a similar swordsmanship. I wonder if he has any connection with the Chen family? And since Chen Zhihao is so powerful, Chen Yanshou must be even more so!"

Liu Lang turned to look at Chen Yanshou, only to see that Chen Yanshou had already stopped fighting, and the other female assassin had been captured by him. Now, Chen Yanshou's men held a knife to her neck, while Chen Yanshou watched Chen Zhihao and the beautiful woman fight with narrowed eyes. It seemed that he had quite a bit of confidence in Chen Zhihao.

Liu Lang couldn't help but worry about the beautiful woman. She was quite strong, and even if she lasted for a hundred moves, she wouldn't be defeated. However, her assassination attempt failed, and seeing her companion captured, her moves were inevitably a bit scattered. Fortunately, the Tianshan swordsmanship was profound and extensive, so she wouldn't be defeated so easily.

At this moment, the stunningly beautiful woman had no intention of fighting Chen Zhihao to the death. Instead, she calmed herself and used the most ferocious Thousand-Turned Falling Petals Sword technique from the Tianshan Swordplay to fight Chen Zhihao, while trying to find an opportunity to rescue her companions

. Liu Lang couldn't help but sigh, thinking: It seems this beauty is unlikely to escape. No! Since they are enemies of the Chen family father and son, they are essentially on my side. I must find a way to help them escape danger.

Although Chen Zhihao had never experienced the Thousand-Turned Falling Petals Sword before, he knew that this sword technique was spiral-shaped, becoming increasingly dangerous and ruthless with each turn, and was created based on the winding mountain paths of the Tianshan Rhinoceros Peak.

All Chen Zhihao saw was a rain of shimmering, starlight-like sword shadows, the blades trembling and emitting a cold, whistling wind, making his body feel as if it were bound by silver ropes.

At this moment, Chen Zhihao was cornered by the Thousand Falling Petals Sword technique, on the verge of death. The beautiful woman could threaten his life with a mere flick of her wrist and a press of the blade.

Chen Zhihao was instantly covered in sweat, his expression one of terror and horror. He could barely see the movements of the beautiful woman's swordplay; his shoulders, legs, waist, and chest were all slashed by the blade, blood splattering everywhere.

Seeing Chen Zhihao's perilous situation, Chen Yanshou roared, "Useless thing! You haven't even learned a fraction of my swordsmanship!"

Seeing Chen Yanshou's angry expression and his imminent attack on the beautiful woman, Liu Lang felt a surge of anxiety.

At that moment, Chen Yanshou spun around, a white light flashing beside him, obscuring whether he held a sword. A large blue ball was thrown, instantly transforming into hundreds of flying swords that trapped the beautiful woman in a net of blades.

The beautiful woman, busy dealing with Chen Yanshou's attacks, showed fear in her eyes. She hastily used the Seven Star Step, employing the strongest defense of the Tianshan Sword Control—Buddha's Light Sword Shadow—to deflect the blade. A series of clanging sounds followed, and the beautiful woman cried out in alarm before being sent flying like a kite with a broken string.

Just as the guards were about to seize her, the beautiful woman suddenly sprang to her feet, her sword flashing, and she instantly felled four or five guards.

Seeing the blood trickling from the corner of the beautiful woman's mouth, her clothes pierced in several places by Chen Yanshou, a sword wound in her waist and leg, and her shoulder torn open by the sword's energy, revealing half of her fair shoulder though not directly injured,

Liu Lang realized that if she continued fighting, she would not only fail to save her companion but also be unable to escape. She cried out, "Lühua, I will definitely come to save you!"

With that, she gritted her teeth and charged towards the door.

"Sister Yan! Don't worry about me, you go quickly!"

At this moment, the beautiful woman unleashed the strongest attack technique of the Tianshan Sword Control, carving a bloody path through the enemy lines.

Chen Zhihao roared angrily, "You assassin, you think you can escape?"

With that, Chen Zhihao drew his sword and gave chase.

Liu Lang thought: This Chen Zhihao's martial arts are not weak. Even injured, he was still able to hold his own against this beauty. Now that she is seriously injured, her chances of survival are slim.

Thinking this, Liu Lang also quietly followed.

A stunningly beautiful woman led the way, followed by Chen Zhihao, with Liu Lang close behind. Chen Yanshou, fearing Chen Zhihao might have suffered some mishap, was about to give chase when Pan Feng cried out, "General Chen, you scared me to death! Quickly, get me out of here!"

Considering Pan Feng's safety, and knowing the beautiful woman had been struck by his three swords and one palm strike and was unlikely to defeat Chen Zhihao, Chen Yanshou stopped and led his men to escort Pan Feng back to the inn. He then assigned Meng Liang and Jiao Zan to protect Pan Feng closely.

Meng Liang and Jiao Zan had just finished discussing matters with the Bai Yunfei sisters and hadn't witnessed the assassination. This sudden turn of events surprised the sisters, who assumed the Flying Eagle Hall was causing trouble again and increased their vigilance.

Meanwhile, Liu Lang followed Chen Zhihao and the beautiful woman out of Chen Yanshou's residence. Despite her injuries, the beautiful woman moved with surprising agility, weaving through the streets and alleys before exiting through the west gate.

Liu Lang, having never practiced light-body skills, struggled to keep up with the stunningly beautiful woman. However, the thought of her serious injuries and the humiliation she would suffer if captured by Chen Zhihao spurred him on. He gritted his teeth and desperately chased after her. Fortunately, his internal strength was profound, and he felt no fatigue.

Night deepened, a bright moon hung in the sky, and a cool breeze blew.

Outside the western city, the mountains were high and the forests dense. Because of her injuries, the beautiful woman's pace gradually slowed after running for a while. After passing through a pine forest, she ran up the mountain.

When Liu Lang reached this spot, the beautiful woman and Chen Zhihao had vanished. But seeing the footprints on the ground, Liu Lang ran up the mountain as well.

The stunningly beautiful woman was running when suddenly everything went black. She stumbled and fell to the ground. Just as she was about to get up, Chen Zhihao had already caught up, his longsword poised at her chest. He sneered, "Still trying to run? Tell me, who are you? Why are you trying to assassinate me?"

The beautiful woman snorted and said, "Didn't I tell you? Scoundrels like you who humiliate innocent women deserve to be killed by all the swordsmen of Tianshan."

Chen Zhihao thrust his sword forward again, the tip aimed at the beautiful woman's chest, and said viciously, "You bastard, I am an official of the imperial court. Do you think you can just kill me as you please? I think you have a death wish!"

The beautiful woman raised an eyebrow and cursed, "Scoundrel! Kill me if you want, stop talking nonsense!"

Chen Zhihao said, "Fine, then I'll grant your wish!"

With that, Chen Zhihao raised his longsword to stab her.

The stunningly beautiful woman closed her eyes, feeling a cool sensation on her chest, but no pain. She opened her eyes and saw that Chen Zhihao had ripped open her bodice with his sword, revealing her full breasts trembling beneath her pale yellow undergarment.

"W-what are you doing?"

the woman cried out in terror, her eyes widening. She was about to fight back when Chen Zhihao struck her pressure points and removed her veil.

Chen Zhihao sneered, "Little beauty, you're truly stunning! It would be such a waste to let you die like this! How about I play with you for a while..."

With that, Chen Zhihao reached out and touched the woman.

The stunningly beautiful woman was immediately terrified and tried to dodge, but because her pressure points had been sealed, she couldn't move at all and screamed, "No! Let me go..."

Chen Zhihao planted his longsword in the ground, removed the woman's bodice, and saw her high, snow-white breasts trembling, the deep cleavage making Chen Zhihao swallow hard. He then reached out to remove his own clothes.

At this moment, a voice came: "Young Master Chen, what do you want to do?"

Chen Zhihao was startled and instinctively gripped his longsword. He turned around and saw Liu Lang behind him.

Liu Lang was too slow; if he hadn't heard the woman's scream, he probably wouldn't have found her.

Seeing the woman about to be violated, Liu Lang immediately stepped forward. Seeing Chen Zhihao's fierce expression and sword in hand, he thought: This kid's martial arts are very powerful; I might not be able to defeat him. It's best not to fight him head-on, but to outsmart him.

Upon seeing that it was Liu Lang, Chen Zhihao couldn't help but wonder: Why has the Imperial Envoy come after me? Is this female assassin related to him?

Seeing Chen Zhihao's apparent suspicion, Liu Lang smiled and said, "So Young Master Chen has already captured the assassin? Then I'm relieved! You know, I escorted the princess to Shanxi, and I was terrified by assassins along the way. Someone as ignorant and arrogant as her doesn't need to be reported to the court; I'll take charge and execute her on the spot."

Hearing this, Chen Zhihao relaxed considerably, cupped his hands, and smiled, "This assassin is indeed despicable, but I've already captured her. Please, Imperial Envoy, decide what to do with her."

After speaking, Chen Zhihao looked at Liu Lang meaningfully.

Liu Lang thought to himself: Trying to read my expressions? You really have guts. Thinking this, Liu Lang said, "Kill! Kill! Kill! There's no room for hesitation."

With that, Liu Lang walked up to the stunningly beautiful woman, glanced at her, and said, "This young lady is so alluring!"

Chen Zhihao, hearing this, was secretly delighted and said, "My lord, you think so too?"

Liu Lang cursed inwardly: Damn it, I've had my eye on her for a long time.

Liu Lang smiled slightly, squatted down, reached out and touched the beautiful woman's face, then blew on her chest.

Chen Zhihao said, "My lord, isn't it a bit of a waste to execute her like this?"

The beautiful woman cursed, "You two corrupt officials, bastards!"

Liu Lang laughed, "Indeed, it's a waste. How about..."

He glanced around and said to Chen Zhihao, "Since there's no one here, we'll just take care of this beauty and throw her off the cliff. But you mustn't tell anyone about this."

Chen Zhihao happily said, "This humble official understands, then..."

Liu Lang naturally understood Chen Zhihao's meaning—he wanted to know who should go first. Liu Lang had originally intended for Chen Zhihao to stay aside so he could better rescue the beautiful woman. However, Liu Lang discovered that the beautiful woman was not only injured but also had her pressure points sealed, and he couldn't undo the spells. If it dragged on, Chen Zhihao would inevitably become suspicious. And if they were to fight, although he wasn't afraid of the young man, he couldn't guarantee the beautiful woman's safety. So he turned around and said, "Young Master Chen, you captured this beauty, so of course you go first!"

Chen Zhihao was overjoyed again, but still declined, saying, "Sir, you are an imperial envoy serving the Emperor, this… you should go first."

Liu Lang shook his head, saying, "No, no, it's precisely because I work for the Emperor that…" " We must distinguish right from wrong. Whoever has made the greatest contribution should be rewarded. Young Master Chen, please don't stand on ceremony!"

Seeing Liu Lang and Chen Zhihao pushing each other back and forth, the stunningly beautiful woman was so angry she almost fainted, trembling as she cursed, "You two corrupt officials, I will haunt you even as a ghost, sob sob!"

Seeing Chen Zhihao's continued refusal, Liu Lang said with displeasure, "Young Master Chen, I sincerely want to learn your secrets to conquering beauties. Seeing your hesitant manner is truly disappointing."

Seeing Liu Lang's anger, Chen Zhihao quickly said, "Then this humble official will respectfully accept your offer. As for learning, this humble official really dares not presume. Let's just consider it a friendly exchange between us!"

With that, Chen Zhihao once again stuck his long sword into the ground, leering as he walked towards the stunningly beautiful woman who was half-lying on the ground.

When he saw the stunningly beautiful woman's snow-white, soft, and creamy breasts, Chen Zhihao was captivated.

Just as Chen Zhihao reached out to remove the pale yellow bodice covering the beautiful woman's chest, he heard a "whoosh!" behind him

, followed by a long sword piercing his back, the tip protruding from his front.

Chen Zhihao turned around angrily, shouting at Liu Lang, "You actually ambushed me?"

With that, Chen Zhihao lunged at Liu Lang with all his might.

Seeing this, Liu Lang dodged to the side, channeling his power into his palm, unleashing the Wind, Fire, and Thunder Technique. A bolt of purple lightning struck Chen Zhihao, throwing him high into the air. With a scream, Chen Zhihao tumbled down the cliff beside him.

At this moment, Liu Lang squatted down beside the stunningly beautiful woman and said with a smile, "Miss, I'm sorry to have startled you!"

The stunningly beautiful woman had witnessed Liu Lang kill Chen Zhihao, but she couldn't believe it was true. She asked in surprise, "You corrupt official, what are you doing?"

Liu Lang said unhappily, "I've already killed the corrupt official. The person standing in front of you now is your savior."

The stunningly beautiful woman said, "We're not cut from the same cloth. Don't try to fool me with your pretense."

Liu Lang said, "How can you say that? I kindly saved you, and you scold me instead?"

The stunningly beautiful woman's face flushed red. She said, "If you weren't a corrupt official, why are you staring at my chest?"

Liu Lang suddenly realized. He noticed a faint purplish-black tinge on the stunningly beautiful woman's face, indicating that she had suffered internal injuries. In addition, due to the slight trembling of the stunningly beautiful woman's body, her pale yellow bodice had slipped down to reveal a faint dark handprint on her high, jade-like breasts. The edge of the fist had turned light purple, indicating that there was already bruising.

Looking at the half-naked beauty, Liu Lang could only suppress his lust and pretend to be serious, saying, "Miss, don't judge me by my own standards! I didn't mean to look at your chest, but I saw that you were injured and wanted to check on your injury. It must be quite serious."

The beauty saw that although Liu Lang said this, his lustful eyes were hard to hide, especially the bulge in his pants, which revealed his lecherous desire.

"You... close your eyes, you can't look anymore!"

Liu Lang said, "Your injury is very serious! Look how much blood you've lost..."

As he spoke, Liu Lang bent down to tend to the beauty's wound.

At this moment, the stunningly beautiful woman was completely powerless. She knew she had lost too much blood, and even without being acupunctured, she was powerless to resist if Liu Lang really wanted to violate her. However, seeing that Liu Lang seemed to have no intention of touching her and appeared to genuinely care about her injuries, she softened her tone and said, "I don't need your help, you just need to help me release the acupuncture points!"

Liu Lang said with difficulty, "I don't know how to release acupuncture points!"

The stunningly beautiful woman said angrily, "You, you're deliberately trying to make a fool of me!"

Liu Lang sighed, "I really don't know how!"

The stunningly beautiful woman said shyly, "If you really don't know how, then forget it! At least help me put on my clothes!"

"Of course, no problem!"

As he spoke, Liu Lang picked up the pale yellow bodice, and instantly two full, snow-white breasts were exposed before his eyes.

The stunningly beautiful woman was both ashamed and angry, crying out, "I asked you to help me put on my clothes, but you took them off! Waaah! You're clearly taking advantage of me!"

Liu Lang quickly explained, "To tell you the truth, although I hold a high position, I'm not married yet. I know absolutely nothing about women's things, especially this little garment. I really don't know how to help you put it on without studying it carefully."

The stunningly beautiful woman said, "Then... just cover me up with the clothes."

Hearing this, Liu Lang... A pale yellow corset was draped over her full breasts, but her long, cloud-patterned dress, embroidered with various exotic flowers, was rolled up to her waist. This action caused the stunning beauty to scream again, and Liu Lang quickly stopped her, saying, "Don't scream, look how much blood you've lost..."

The stunning beauty looked down and saw two sword wounds, one in her lower back and one in the side of her right thigh. Although the wounds were not serious, because they were not bandaged, blood was flowing profusely, staining half of her dress and her entire leg red. She said, "Men and women should not touch each other, I won't trouble you." "

Sixth Brother said, "I can't just stand by and watch you die. Besides, I inadvertently saw your body just now; I've already offended you."

Saying this, Sixth Brother tore off a sleeve of his clothes and ripped it into strips, asking, "Do you have any wound medicine on you?"

The beautiful woman nodded and said, "I have some in my purse, in a small white porcelain bottle."

Sixth Brother reached into the purse at the beautiful woman's waist, found the small white porcelain bottle, and poured some powdered medicine into his palm. Then he applied the medicine to her wound and bandaged it. Another wound was below her lower back, so Liu Lang turned her over and saw the bleeding wound hidden inside her underwear. He thought, "I've taken such good care of you, yet you scold me. Now it's my turn to get revenge..." With that thought, Liu Lang pulled down the beautiful woman's underwear...

The beautiful woman, seeing her underwear pulled down by a strange man until most of her buttocks were exposed, couldn't blame him. She was truly suffering in silence! Then she saw Liu Lang place the medicine powder in his palm and knead her buttocks, feeling incredibly shy.

When the beautiful woman looked at Liu Lang, their eyes met, and a blush involuntarily rose on her face before she lowered her head.

Liu Lang asked, "Miss, does it still hurt? Should I rub it a little longer?"

The beautiful woman blushed and said, "No need, please help me... get dressed."

Liu Lang said, "Alright! But since I've helped you, can you at least tell me your name?"

Seeing that the beautiful woman was biting her lip and refusing to speak, Liu Lang laughed and said, "I heard your companion call you Sister Yan, so I'll call you Yanzi!"

The beautiful woman asked, "How is Lü Hua now? Please don't make things difficult for her."

Liu Lang said, "I will handle this impartially when I get back, but why did you try to assassinate the Chen family father and son?"

The beautiful woman did not answer. Liu Lang knew that she still did not believe him. Just as he was about to tell her his identity, a clap of thunder sounded in the sky, and then a heavy rain began to fall.

Liu Lang hurriedly said, "This is terrible! Your wound will get infected if it gets wet in the rain. I have to see this through to the end!"

With that, Liu Lang scooped up the beautiful woman in his arms, saying, "Yanzi, I'm sorry, I have to carry you to find shelter from the rain."

The beautiful woman blushed and let Liu Lang carry her down the mountain. There happened to be a small earth god temple at the foot of the mountain.

Liu Lang ran into the temple, wiped the rain from his head, and said, "Yanzi, I'll put you on the table so you don't catch a cold."

At this moment, the beautiful woman felt dizzy, probably from the blow Chen Yanshou had struck her, coupled with the lack of timely treatment, causing a blood clot in her chest, putting her life in danger.

Seeing that the beautiful woman's face was pale and her breathing weak, Liu Lang quickly lit a candle. He then saw that the dark handprint on her chest was becoming increasingly clear, indicating that she had suffered severe internal injuries.

However, Liu Lang didn't know how to heal his injuries by circulating his internal energy; he only knew how to increase his inner strength through dual cultivation. But if he mentioned this method, the beautiful woman would definitely refuse to submit, even to the point of death. Yet, he couldn't just watch her die , so Liu Lang anxiously asked, "Yanzi, your injuries are so severe, do you have any ideas?"

The beautiful woman shook her head and slowly closed her eyes.

Liu Lang thought: She's clearly on the verge of unconsciousness, completely at my mercy, but for some reason, I can't bring myself to do it. But if this drags on, she might die! Thinking of this, Liu Lang steeled his heart, thinking: To save her, I can't worry about anything else, I'll just go for it!

At this moment, Liu Lang lifted the beautiful woman's long skirt, pulled it up to her waist, and then ripped it down with both hands. Her underpants tore to the ground, revealing her snow-white and smooth jade legs. Then, Liu Lang spread her legs apart, revealing her private parts.

Although the stunningly beautiful woman couldn't stop Liu Lang's actions, she was still conscious and knew what he wanted to do. She felt anxious and cried out, "No! Please, don't do this to me!"

Liu Lang sighed and said, "Yanzi, it's not that I want to take advantage of you, but your injuries are severe. If you don't receive timely treatment, you might lose your life. I'm doing this to save you. I possess powerful energy, but it can only be transferred to you through sexual intercourse. This way, you can not only save your life but also have your acupoints released. If I have any intention of deceiving you, may I die a horrible death! Forgive me!"

With that, Liu Lang tightly embraced the stunningly beautiful woman.

The woman let out a soft moan, her whole body trembling violently. She struggled desperately, but how could she possibly overcome Liu Lang's strength?

Looking at the stunningly beautiful woman's shy and delicate appearance, Liu Lang was somewhat captivated. Her large, watery eyes held a hint of sorrow and pleading, her small, red lips glistening with a mixture of anger and something else. Between her legs, only a sparse patch of pubic hair concealed her tender, luscious opening, which was gradually welling with lustful fluid.

Liu Lang looked down at her vulva, his heart pounding. He couldn't resist bringing his dragon spear closer, but since she was a virgin, he couldn't penetrate her easily. He could only patiently lift himself up, caressing her with both hands. The beautiful woman trembled slightly. After all, she was still a virgin, and such a thing was something she had never even considered before. A blush spread from her face to her ears, her eyes glistening with tears, her expression tinged with fear.

"Mmm..."

The beautiful woman twisted her slender waist, trying to escape Liu Lang's caresses, but her severe injuries left her increasingly weak, only able to endure his touch. She bit her lower lip, her lower body slowly becoming wet.

At this moment, taking advantage of the slippery wetness of the beautiful woman's lower body, Liu Lang inserted his dragon spear into her body...

The beautiful woman cried out in pain, her soul seemed to be thrown into the clouds, her head involuntarily tilted back, her expression lost and disoriented. She realized that her precious virginity had been taken away!

Liu Lang's dragon spear slowly entered that wet and secret place. He could feel the warm, tender flesh enveloping his dragon spear, which intoxicated him. But saving her was the priority, and he had no time to enjoy it. When he saw the pain on the beautiful woman's face gradually lessen, and she couldn't help but sway her waist, her breasts shaking violently, emitting soul-stirring moans, Liu Lang couldn't help but tremble. Then he held the beautiful woman tightly and ejaculated deep into her body.

At this moment, Liu Lang noticed the beautiful woman's body tremble slightly, followed by spasms before finally calming down. He quickly stopped and asked, "Yanzi, did you feel it?"

The beautiful woman blushed and remained silent, seemingly healing herself.

Seeing this, Liu Lang didn't disturb her. After dressing himself, he helped her put on her lower garments, thinking, "I was so focused on our cultivation that I forgot to kiss this beauty!" With that thought, Liu Lang smiled and moved closer to the beautiful woman. Seeing her blushing face as she looked at him, he felt an overwhelming surge of love for her.

Suddenly, the beautiful woman's fingers twitched, aiming a thrust at Liu Lang's chest.

Liu Lang cried out "Ouch!" before he could even dodge, and the stunningly beautiful woman had already struck his pressure points. Although shocked, he still gently asked, "Yanzi, are you finished circulating your energy?"

The beautiful woman snorted, ignoring Liu Lang, and sat up to straighten herself. Liu Lang noticed the dark palm print on her open collar was gradually blurring and said, "Yanzi, it's good you're alright. But after what happened, we're husband and wife now, you don't need to be so wary of me, do you?"

The beautiful woman rolled her eyes at Liu Lang and said, "Who said we're husband and wife? You took advantage of me while I was paralyzed, I'm going to get revenge on you."

Liu Lang saw the beautiful woman's... Although the beautiful woman spoke harshly, her eyes showed no trace of hatred. Knowing she was using this opportunity to vent her frustration at his taking her, she said, "Hey, are you even being reasonable? If it weren't for saving you, I wouldn't have done this. You know I'm an imperial envoy appointed by the Emperor, and yet I'm having relations with a vulgar woman like you… Alas! My lifelong integrity is ruined because of you. But saving a life is a great act of kindness. I don't ask for your lifelong gratitude or even your body in return; I only ask that you let me leave."

The beautiful woman trembled upon hearing this and said, "You slippery little devil! You've taken my body, and you expect me to be grateful?"

Liu Lang quickly replied, "No, I really…" "There's an urgent matter, I need to get back immediately. I've already killed Chen Zhihao for you, don't you trust me?"

Seeing the beautiful woman frowning, deep in thought, Liu Lang suddenly remembered something and said, "You're a swordswoman from Tianshan, so let me mention someone you should know."

The beautiful woman asked, "Who?"

Liu Lang said, "Her surname is Chai, her weapon is a Red Star Fan, with a hidden blade inside, and her martial arts are unfathomable."

The beautiful woman exclaimed in surprise, "You mean Senior Brother Chai? How do you know Senior Brother Chai?"

Liu Lang was secretly delighted upon hearing this, and seeing that the beautiful woman didn't know Chai Mingge's identity, he quickly said, "More than just knowing him, we're like-minded comrades-in-arms."

The beautiful woman... Ren Wang said, "Nonsense! Senior Brother Chai is a noble and upright man, unlike you, a lecherous woman who only knows how to bully girls. How could Senior Brother Chai possibly share your ideals?"

Liu Lang chuckled, "If you don't believe me, fine, I'll make you believe me someday. But seeing how nervous you are when I mention your Senior Brother Chai, you don't actually like him, do you?"

Liu Lang's question struck a chord deep within the beautiful woman. The thought that her feelings for Senior Brother Chai were unrequited, and now that she had lost her virginity to Liu Lang, she feared she would have to give up any hope of marrying him. A surge of resentment welled up within her, and she immediately raised her hand to strike Liu Lang's face.

Liu Lang was startled. Knowing that the beautiful woman's martial arts were already formidable, and that their recent dual cultivation had undoubtedly enhanced her skills, he was certain that if he were struck by this blow, he would die!

At this moment, Liu Lang involuntarily closed his eyes and heard a loud sound, followed by a sharp pain on his right cheek. However, Liu Lang felt a surge of joy, for as the saying goes, "A beating is a sign of affection, a scolding is a sign of love!"

It seemed that the beautiful woman no longer blamed him.

After beating Liu Lang, the beautiful woman suddenly covered her face with her hands and began to cry.

Liu Lang quickly said, "Yanzi, don't cry! Seeing you like this makes me so sad! I've already told you, your Senior Brother Chai and I are truly good friends. Besides, my purpose in coming to Shanxi this time is ostensibly to escort the princess to a marriage alliance, but in reality, I'm secretly investigating evidence of Cheng Shijie's rebellion. If the evidence is conclusive, I will execute him on the spot. When I saw you were about to assassinate Chen Yanshou, I figured you must be their enemy, and since that's the case, you must be on my side. That's why I secretly saved you and helped you kill Chen Zhihao. Don't you believe me even now?"

The beautiful woman raised her head and said to Liu Lang, "Whether I believe you or not, we'll talk about it later! But you did kill Chen Zhihao, so why did you flirt with me?"

Liu Lang said helplessly, "I had no choice. You know Chen Zhihao's martial arts skills. I was afraid that if I couldn't defeat him, I would implicate you, and then your innocence would be in jeopardy!"

The beautiful woman snorted and said, "Isn't it the same now, being..." As she

spoke, the beautiful woman's face flushed red.

Liu Lang quickly said, "Heaven and earth bear witness! What I did with you was to save you. Besides, everything I said is true. You should have felt the power I transferred to you, otherwise how could you have recovered from the plague so quickly?"

The beautiful woman's heart skipped a beat, thinking: That's true. After making love with him, I didn't expect to absorb such powerful energy. Even if I cultivated diligently for three or five years, I might not be able to do that.

Liu Lang said, "Good Yanzi, quickly help me release my acupoints, my hands and feet are numb!"

"Don't call me Yanzi."

Liu Lang said in surprise, "I clearly heard your companion call you Sister Yan. Tell me, what should I call you?"

“My name is Miao Xueyan! The ‘yan’ of ‘wild goose,’ not the ‘yan’ of ‘little swallow.’”

Liu Lang chuckled, “That’s all the same, anyway, you’ll be my swallow from now on.”

Miao Xueyan’s face turned pale with anger, and she snapped, “Who’s yours? Don’t talk nonsense!”

Liu Lang said, “You’re clearly an unmarried young woman, and now that you’ve given yourself to me, what will you do if I don’t want you?”

Miao Xueyan was both ashamed and angry, and said, “It’s none of your business. To tell you the truth, I’m already…someone else’s fiancée, don’t even dream about it!”

Liu Lang was stunned, seeing Miao Xueyan… Her face was streaked with tears, her expression full of sorrow. He guessed she must have some unspeakable hardship, and a feeling of pity welled up within him. He whispered, "Yanzi, did I say something harsh? Did I hurt you? If you don't like me, just pretend I didn't say anything."

Miao Xueyan calmed herself and said, "My cousin is still in Chen Yanshou's hands. If you truly want to help me, then take care of her for me. If anything happens to her, I will not forgive you."

Liu Lang quickly replied, "Of course, your cousin is my cousin too. You can rest assured."

Miao Xueyan said, "If Chen Yanshou..." Knowing his son was dead, he would definitely try to harm my cousin. Sigh! Unfortunately, I have important matters to attend to. Please stop arguing with me, okay? As long as this matter is resolved, I will…accept you!”

Liu Lang said happily, “So you agree to marry me?”

Miao Xueyan said anxiously, “You’re at it again! I’ve already said it! I’m already someone else’s fiancée, and we’re getting married soon…”

Seeing Miao Xueyan’s displeasure, Liu Lang didn’t dare press further and instead asked, “Then why did you assassinate Chen Yanshou?”

Miao Xueyan said, “Chen Zhihao forcibly took my cousin…” "My sister-in-law was raped and then sold to a brothel. Later, unable to bear the humiliation, she committed suicide by hitting her head against a wall. I originally had important matters to attend to and didn't plan to avenge my cousin right now, but I couldn't resist her repeated pleas, so I agreed! I thought the Chen family father and son were just ordinary corrupt officials, but I didn't expect them to be sword masters. My ten years of hard-earned Tianshan sword technique was no match for them. If it weren't for your rescue, Bai, I would have missed my own important business!"

Liu Lang vaguely sensed that there seemed to be more hidden stories behind Miao Xueyan, but she was unwilling to tell him.

Just then, Miao Xueyan finished dressing and was about to leave when Liu Lang hurriedly said, "Hey! Yanzi, even if you're leaving, you should release the pressure points on my body before you go!"

Miao Xueyan coldly replied, "I told you, I have very important matters to attend to. I'm afraid you'll follow me, so you'd better watch yourself! The pressure points will automatically release in an hour."

Liu Lang saw that Miao Xueyan had already reached the door as she spoke. She suddenly turned back, her clear eyes looking at him with a hint of tenderness.

Liu Lang quickly asked, "What's your cousin's name? If I don't know her name, she might not believe me."

Miao Xueyan said, "Zhang Lühua! Remember to take good care of her!"

With that, Miao Xueyan vanished through the doorway. Liu

Lang suddenly felt a void in his heart and couldn't help but sigh. But when he recalled the passionate moment he had just shared with Miao Xueyan, he felt a surge of pleasure! After all, this was the fastest he had ever ejaculated, and her lingering fragrance was still on his body. But in the end, Liu Lang could only shake his head and smile bitterly, waiting for his acupoints to release on their own.

Chapter Four:

The Assassin's rampage at Chen Yanshou's residence enraged Chen Yanshou, but since Chen Zhihao and Liu Lang were still missing, he had no choice but to temporarily imprison Zhang Lühua.

Meanwhile, Bai Yunfei and her sister were in secret conversation with Meng Liang and Jiao Zan, so when they appeared, Liu Lang had already chased after them. At first, Bai Yunfei and her sister weren't worried about Liu Lang, but later, upon hearing that the female assassin was a powerful swordswoman from Tianshan, they began to worry about him.

After waiting most of the night, Bai Yunfei and her sister still hadn't seen Liu Lang return and couldn't sleep peacefully. They tossed and turned in their room, unable to sleep. Then, seeing that the rain had stopped, they went outside the city to look for Liu Lang, only to find him mysteriously entering.

Actually, Liu Lang had been back for a while, but he went to see Chen Yanshou first and told him that because his lightness skill was not good, he lost the chase halfway. Then, seeing that it was raining, he had no choice but to return. After that, Liu Lang took his leave and then came to see Bai Yunfei and her sister.

Bai Yunfei hurriedly stepped forward and helped Liu Lang take off his wet clothes, exclaiming in surprise, "Liulang, where are the sleeves on your clothes?"

Liu Lang laughed and said, "Because the battle was so intense, the sleeves were knocked off!"

Bai Yunfei handed him a towel and helped Liu Lang wipe the rain off his body, saying, "Husband, who was the assassin?"

Liu Lang said, "I don't know their identities, but they seemed to be at odds with Chen Yanshou. I've already dealt with them. My two wives, I'm sorry to have worried you!"

As he spoke, Liu Lang pulled Bai Yunfei into his arms and kissed her.

Bai Yunfei said, "Sixth Brother, we were all so worried! If it hadn't been raining so hard, we would have come to find you."

Bai Xuefei said, "I've taken care of everything you asked us to do."

The next day, Sixth Brother was woken up by Bai Yunfei, who said, "Sixth Brother, Chen Yanshou has sent someone to invite you to his residence for a meeting."

Sixth Brother opened his eyes and said, "He must be anxious because his son hasn't returned, so he wants to ask me about the situation. Go and fetch Meng Liang and Jiao Zan; I have some questions for them later."

When Sixth Brother arrived at Chen Yanshou's residence, Chen Yanshou was severely torturing Zhang Lühua. She had been tortured all night, looking haggard, her clothes torn to shreds from the whipping, and her body covered in bloodstains.

Liu Lang thought to himself, "I can't let them continue beating Zhang Lühua, otherwise I won't be able to explain to Miao Xueyan!" Thinking this, Liu Lang said to Chen Yanshou, "General Chen, has your son not returned yet?"

Chen Yanshou replied, "It's driving me crazy! My useless son must have been captured by these people, otherwise he wouldn't be still not back. That brat is so stubborn; I've tortured her all night, and she hasn't said a single word."

Liu Lang ordered the thugs to stop, saying, "General Chen, I think you know absolutely nothing about dealing with women! The way you're beating her, you'll definitely kill her. But once she's dead, who will you get the whereabouts of your son from? Here's what we'll do: hand her over to me..." "I guarantee I can make her submit within an hour and reveal the location of the thieves' lair, so we can take men to rescue your son."

Chen Yanshou looked at Liu Lang with some doubt and asked, "Is that alright?"

Liu Lang said, "It seems you don't trust me?"

Chen Yanshou quickly replied, "This humble general wouldn't dare. Then I'll trouble you, Your Excellency. Where are Meng Liang and Jiao Zan

?" Meng Liang and Jiao Zan stepped out from the side and said, "What are your orders

, General?" Chen Yanshou said, "Take this female assassin with you and submit to Your Excellency's judgment. I'll rest for a while. Inform me immediately if there's any news."

Meng Liang and Jiao Zan accepted the order and escorted Zhang Lühua to Liu Lang's residence.

At this time, Liu Lang instructed the soldiers who had come from the general's mansion to stay outside and keep a close watch. He then led Meng Liang and Jiao Zan into the house, where they happened to run into the Bai Yunfei sisters.

Seeing that Liu Lang had brought Meng Liang and Jiao Zan, the Bai Yunfei sisters were spared the trouble of looking for them.

After entering the room, Liu Lang immediately ordered Bai Yunfei and her sister to untie the ropes binding Zhang Lühua.

Zhang Lühua didn't know what Liu Lang was up to, but having endured torture all night, she was very weak and could only submit to his will.

Liu Lang said to Zhang Lühua, "Don't be afraid, your cousin Miao Xueyan asked me to come and rescue you."

Zhang Lühua was startled and was about to ask Liu Lang something when he waved his hand and said, "You're very weak right now. Yunfei! Help her apply some medicine, and Xuefei, go to the kitchen and get a bowl of porridge to feed her."

Bai Yunfei was puzzled; why was Liu Lang being so kind to her?

Bai Yunfei helped Zhang Lühua sit down on the bed, looking her over. She saw that Zhang Lühua had red lips and white teeth, was petite and charming, and quite lovely. While she was beautiful, she couldn't compare to Bai Yunfei or Bai Xuefei. Reassured, she said, "Sister, don't be fooled by my men's clothes; I'm a woman. Now I'm going to apply medicine for you, don't be afraid."

Seeing Zhang Lühua still somewhat doubtful, Bai Yunfei took her hand and placed it on her chest, kneading her extremely full breasts…

Seeing this overly erotic scene, Liu Lang, fearing Meng Liang and Jiao Zan might peek, quickly blocked their view, saying, "Generals…" " Let's talk outside,"

said Liu Lang. "Gentlemen, my wife says you are old friends. Now that a great enemy is at hand, let's get straight to the point. We must eliminate Chen Yanshou before we can proceed with the next step of our plan!"

Meng Liang said, "Whatever you say, we'll do!"

Liu Lang said, "We'll eliminate Chen Yanshou first, and then you will take command of the troops at Santai Pass. I already have a plan to eliminate Chen Yanshou, so just follow the plan, understand?"

Meng Liang and Jiao Zan replied in unison, "Understood!"

Liu Lang then explained the entire plan and told Meng Liang and Jiao Zan to prepare immediately.

Liu Lang approached Zhang Lühua and asked, "Are you feeling better?"

Zhang Lühua nodded and asked, "Why did you save me?"

Liu Lang replied, "Didn't I tell you? Your cousin, Miao Xueyan, asked me to save you."

Zhang Lühua then asked, "How do you know my cousin?"

Liu Lang couldn't very well tell Zhang Lühua and the others that he had slept with Miao Xueyan, so he could only say, "Because I know one of your cousin's fellow disciples, and after we were introduced, we got to know each other."

Zhang Lühua then asked, "Where is my cousin now?"

Liu Lang said, "She said she has important business to attend to and needs to go take care of it first."

Zhang Lühua nodded. She said, "My cousin did have something important to do. This time, she almost delayed something important because she was helping me. Alas, I really hate that I'm not capable enough to avenge my brother and sister-in-law."

Liu Lang laughed and said, "Your cousin and I have already avenged you. Chen Zhihao is dead!"

Zhang Lühua asked in surprise, "Really?"

Liu Lang said, "I would never lie to a girl. Besides, do you want to get rid of Chen Yanshou as well?"

Zhang Lühua said, "Chen Yanshou let his son commit murder, forcing my brother and sister-in-law to their deaths. Of course, I want him dead, but... he is highly skilled in martial arts. It will be very difficult to kill him!"

Upon hearing this, Liu Lang explained his plan to deal with Chen Yanshou.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Lühua nodded repeatedly. After listening, she stood up from the bed and knelt down before Liu Lang with a thud, saying, "My benefactor, if it weren't for you helping me avenge my brother and sister-in-law, I'm afraid I wouldn't have been able to avenge my brother and sister-in-law, and I wouldn't even have had a chance to live. I don't know how to repay your great kindness!"

Liu Lang chuckled and said, "No need to thank me, no need to thank me. Just do me a favor later. We'll go and carry out that plan now."

Outside the door, Meng Liang and Jiao Zan had already gathered two hundred elite soldiers awaiting orders.

Seeing Liu Lang come out, Meng Liang and Jiao Zan stepped forward and said, "Sir, everything is ready! These are all our trusted men, now awaiting your orders."

Liu Lang said, "Well done!"

Then, Liu Lang summoned Pan Bao and ordered him to protect Pan Feng's safety.

Liu Lang, along with Meng Liang and his group, went to see Chen Yanshou.

Upon hearing from Liu Lang that the female assassin had confessed, Chen Yanshou was overjoyed. Seeing Zhang Lühua's submissive and frightened appearance, he asked, "Your Excellency, how did you get this girl to confess?"

Liu Lang pulled Chen Yanshou aside and said, "This is my closely guarded secret; don't tell anyone! I asked her if she would talk, and when she said no, I found a large water snake and was about to throw it into her pants. Of course, a little girl like her would be terrified."

Chen Yanshou laughed heartily, "Your Excellency is truly brilliant!"

Liu Lang then said, "General Chen..." "Soldier, let's go to the location she confessed to, wipe out the bandit's lair, and rescue your son."

Chen Yanshou said gratefully, "Then I'll trouble you, Your Excellency. I'll go prepare the troops immediately!"

Meng Liang and Jiao Zan hurriedly replied, "Sir, the troops are ready."

Chen Yanshou was anxious to save his son and didn't have time to think carefully. He hurriedly said, "Let's set off immediately!"

Zhang Lühua, following Liu Lang's instructions, led Chen Yanshou and the others to the local temple outside the city. However, as soon as they arrived, they heard from the people that a male corpse had been found in a valley, and two government officials were on their way. Upon

hearing this, Meng Liang and Jiao Zan escorted Zhang Lühua to lead the way, while Chen Yanshou, anxious and impatient, quickly arrived at the valley and saw Chen Zhihao's body. He couldn't help but burst into tears.

After weeping, Chen Yanshou turned around and glared fiercely at Zhang Lühua, saying, "You filthy bastards, you actually killed my son! Speak! Where are your accomplices? I'll capture them and tear them to pieces, sob sob..."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Lühua pointed at Liu Lang and said, "My accomplice is him."

Liu Lang quickly said, "You scoundrel! Don't talk nonsense!"

Chen Yanshou was heartbroken and furious. Suddenly, Jiao Zan leaned towards him and said, "General, don't be sad!"

As he spoke, Jiao Zan grabbed Chen Yanshou's hands, seemingly intending to offer kind advice, but secretly gave Meng Liang a wink. Meng Liang then stepped forward, picked up a steel whip, and unexpectedly brought it down on Chen Yanshou's head.

Chen Yanshou was completely unprepared. Even when he realized what was happening and tried to retaliate, Jiao Zan held him tightly, and Meng Liang's whip struck him squarely on the head. If it were an ordinary person, their skull would likely be fractured, but Chen Yanshou's martial arts were unparalleled, and it didn't kill him.

Enraged by the sneak attack from Meng Liang and Jiao Zan, Chen Yanshou swayed, forcefully throwing Jiao Zan aside and striking him on the shoulder with a palm strike.

Seeing Jiao Zan injured, Meng Liang immediately lashed out with his whip at Chen Yanshou.

Seeing this, Chen Yanshou cursed, "You two bastards, you actually colluded with rebels to harm this old man!" Liu Lang,

fearing Meng Liang was no match for him, signaled Bai Yunfei and the two sisters to join him in attacking.

Because Chen Yanshou was injured and without a sword, he was finally stabbed in the chest by Bai Xuefei. Bai Yunfei hooked his arm with a soft whip, while Meng Liang beheaded him with a broadsword. The soldiers, being Meng Liang and Jiao Zan's confidants, did not intervene.

Seeing that the plan had succeeded, Liu Lang ordered Chen Yanshou's body to be buried. He then led his men into the city, placing Meng Liang and Jiao Zan in charge of the troops. He told Chen Yanshou's confidants that Chen Yanshou and his son had been kidnapped by bandits and were negotiating with the court. Since there was no commander in the city, Meng Liang and Jiao Zan would temporarily take command of the troops and be fully responsible for the rescue operation.

After this was completed, it was almost noon. Liu Lang dared not make too much of a fuss to avoid arousing suspicion among the soldiers of Santai Pass, so he summoned Meng Liang and Jiao Zan and held a celebratory banquet at their residence.

During the banquet, Meng Liang and Jiao Zan asked Liu Lang, "Sir, who among us brothers deserves the most credit for killing Chen Yanshou this time?"

Liu Lang knew what Meng Liang and Jiao Zan meant by this question. Before he could answer, Bai Yunfei said, "Chen Yanshou was killed by Meng Liang, but if Jiao Zan hadn't kept him occupied, it would have been difficult to kill Chen Yanshou... How about this! You two will share the greatest credit."

The next day, after Liu Lang got up, he mustered the troops and prepared to set off for Ba County. Meng Liang and Jiao Zan came to see him off, and Liu Lang instructed them to guard Santai Pass carefully.

After setting off, Liu Lang noticed Zhang Lühua's gloomy expression. Upon asking, he learned she was missing Miao Xueyan. He inquired, "Where should your cousin be now?"

Zhang Lühua replied, "I don't know either, but she came here to find someone. She said she was looking for the owner of a theatrical troupe, and her fellow apprentice was with her. The matter was already settled, but because of my business, she was delayed for a day. She's probably going to find her apprentice now."

Liu Lang asked again, "Where do you think they're going?"

Zhang Lühua thought for a moment and said, "I remember my cousin and her troupe invited the troupe to Taiyuan Prefecture, but I don't know if they've actually arrived! Brother Yang, aren't you very close to my cousin? Didn't she tell you where she was going?"

Liu Lang quickly replied, "We are very close, but time was of the essence, and she didn't have time to tell me. But don't worry, I will definitely help you find her."

The four of them chatted and laughed along the way, and by evening they arrived in Ba County.

Liu Lang was surprised by how smoothly things were progressing in Ba County. After meeting up with Murong Feixue and Zi Ruoer, they introduced him to Yue Sheng, the garrison commander of Ba County, and Zhou Quan, as well as Ren Tang Hui. It turned out they had long disapproved of Cheng Shijie's actions, but were too weak to confront him directly.

When Zi Ruoer found Ren Tang Hui, she explained Liu Lang's purpose in coming to Shanxi. Ren Tang Hui was overjoyed, and after discussing it with Yue Sheng and Zhou Quan, the three decided to join Liu Lang.

Ba County didn't have many troops, but they were slightly more than those at Santai Pass.

That evening, after the banquet, Liu Lang led everyone to study the map. They saw that Ba County was only sixty li from Taiyuan, meaning they could provide support at any time should a battle break out in Taiyuan.

Liu Lang pointed to a spot on the map and asked, "What is this place?"

Yue Sheng replied, "That's the Tianlong Mountain Grottoes, a vital transportation route from Ba County northward to Taiyuan."

Liu Lang nodded and said, "Once we arrive in Taiyuan, we'll inevitably clash with Cheng Shijie. General Yue Sheng, under the guise of military exercises, set up a force here—not too many, just one or two thousand men will suffice, but it's best to have plenty of archers and crossbowmen, occupying advantageous terrain to ambush Cheng Shijie's pursuers from a high vantage point."

Yue Sheng said, "I'll follow Lord Yang's suggestion and go arrange the troops immediately."

Liu Lang said, "No need." "Hurry, wait until we get to Taiyuan before you act. I won't break ties with Cheng Shijie within two or three days."

Ren Tanghui said, "Sir, I'm willing to lead troops to guard Tianlong Mountain. Also, I have something I'd like to tell you, though I don't know if it's good news."

Liu Lang said, "Speak freely."

Ren Tanghui said, "Just yesterday, I learned from a friend that a mysterious organization called the 'Triads' seems to be planning a major operation in the next couple of days. However, because my relationship with that friend isn't very good, I can't know who the operation is targeting, but I'm certain there will be a..." "A large-scale assassination attempt... I'm worried they're targeting you, sir..."

Liu Lang quickly asked, "Have you heard of the Triads?"

Yue Sheng and Zhou Quan shook their heads, saying, "We haven't been active in the martial world much lately, so we don't know anything about the Triads."

Ren Tang thought for a moment and then said, "I'm not quite sure either; it seems we only recently heard the name Triads. I guess it might mean three gangs are cooperating, because my friend usually associates with Wanmatang, and Wanmatang is always opposing the government."

Liu Lang said, "Let's not worry about this for now, but it would be best if Wanmatang sent someone tomorrow... " "Let's investigate and see if there's anything we can use. Although the Triads' target is the government, it might not be us. Cheng Shijie has long been unpopular in Shanxi. If the Triads are targeting Cheng Shijie, then they'll be on our side. If we can have a chance to talk to them, that would be best."

That night, Liu Lang tried to calm himself down. The fatigue of the past few days had left him exhausted, especially since he was going to enter Taiyuan the next day to face Cheng Shijie. He needed to be in good condition, so after the banquet, Liu Lang went to his room alone, lay down on his bamboo couch, and fell asleep peacefully.

The next day, Liu Lang bid farewell to Yue Sheng and prepared to leave Ba County.

As Yue Sheng saw Liu Lang off at the pass, he said, "My lord, rest assured. I will arrange for Rentang to lead two thousand elite troops to guard Longmen Mountain, and I will also send men to Taiyuan. As soon as you receive news, I will immediately go to support you, so that we can attack or defend as needed. The nine thousand elite troops of Ba County are already on high alert!"

Liu Lang nodded and said, "Excellent! After we destroy Cheng Shijie, General, you will be credited with the greatest merit."

After saying that, Liu Lang ordered the main force to rush to Taiyuan.

The sixty-mile journey was only a blink of an eye.

When Liu Lang and his men arrived in Taiyuan, the sun was not yet high in the sky, but outside the south gate, the streets were already being cleaned with water and the roads were being paved with yellow earth. Cheng Shijie had been waiting with his civil and military officials for a long time, and the onlookers had long been dispersed by the soldiers.

Although Cheng Shijie had been attacked by Liu Lang at the Red Flower Pavilion, Liu Lang was wearing a fake beard at the time, so Cheng Shijie didn't recognize him and even warmly greeted him by holding his hand. Afterwards, Zhang Beiguang, an official from the Ministry of Rites, read the imperial edict. Upon receiving the edict, Cheng Shijie led the civil and military officials to pay their respects to Princess Zhaoyang, Pan Feng. Afterwards, the group went to the Taiyuan Marquis's residence.

According to custom, the officials from the Ministry of Rites had to conduct a handover ceremony with the Taiyuan officials, handing over the princess's belongings to the steward of the Marquis's residence before proceeding with other matters. Therefore, Zhang Beiguang and Li Tongshun began to busy themselves.

At this moment, Cheng Shijie said, "Your Excellency, let the servants handle these tedious matters. Let's invite the princess to the living room for tea."

Because Cheng Shijie held the official position of Governor of Shanxi, a first-rank official, the imperial guards dressed as Murong Feixue, Zi Ruoer, Bai Yunfei, and Bai Xuefei could not sit freely upon entering the hall and could only stand behind Liu Lang.

Although Zi Ruoer and Cheng Shijie were sworn enemies, after repeated persuasion from Liu Lang and Murong Feixue, she could only suppress her anger.

There were four people with Cheng Shijie: two young men and two older men. After Cheng Shijie introduced them, Liu Lang learned that the two young men with sinister looks were Cheng Qianlong and Cheng Qianhu. Because they were to welcome Princess Zhaoyang today, and their official rank was low, they could only stand. The other two were Cheng Shijie's confidants. Liu Lang seemed to have seen one of them at the Red Flower Pavilion, named Han Rang, who was the Right Army Commander under Cheng Shijie. The other one, dressed in Taoist robes, was named Wen Tianshi, a master from the Asura Realm and Cheng Shijie's strategist.

After exchanging official pleasantries with Cheng Shijie for a while, Cheng Shijie, seeing that it was already noon, sent his two sons to prepare a banquet to welcome Liu Lang and Pan Feng. The soldiers and Murong Feixue, among others, would be entertained at a separate banquet in a side courtyard. The inn was also prepared, as Pan Feng was not yet officially married and could not stay at the Taiyuan Marquis's residence. Cheng Shijie

discussed the wedding date with Liu Lang. Liu Lang said, "This is the Marquis's family matter; it is inappropriate for me to comment."

Cheng Shijie smiled and said, "I have two sons. Qianlong has already taken a liking to a girl and should have married long ago. However, we just received a secret imperial decree to betroth Princess Zhaoyang to Qianhu, so I intend for both my sons to marry together. From today onwards, the Taiyuan Marquis's residence will host a series of grand performances, celebrating day and night. Three days later, my two sons will hold their wedding ceremony together." (

04-18

Chapter 5: The Duel of Two Heroes in Taiyuan City)
Liu Lang cursed inwardly: "Aren't you deliberately trying to ride on the royal family's joy to enhance your own prestige?" Although Liu Lang thought this to himself, he said, "It seems that Your Excellency is doubly blessed. I must ask for a few more cups of celebratory wine when I arrive."
Cheng Shijie said, "Certainly, certainly! Today, Your Excellency, please drink as much as you like. You have traveled a long way to escort the princess to Shanxi. I have no way to repay you except to offer this small amount of wine as a token of my gratitude. Tonight, we will watch a play. I have invited a famous opera troupe from Shanxi, and they will perform for seven days straight."
Liu Lang cupped his hands and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Your Excellency. My father, Lord Yang, once served as an official in the same court as Your Excellency. " " My father asked me to give his regards to the Marquis before I left, but the journey escorting the princess has been far from peaceful!"
Cheng Shijie said. "Thank you for your concern, sir. Also, I know about the danger you encountered on the road, Your Excellency. I will definitely strengthen the guard in Taiyuan. Even if the thieves have the greatest audacity, they won't dare to act recklessly here."
Liu Lang nodded and said, "That's good!"
At this time, the banquet was ready, and Zhang Guangbei and Li Tongshun had already handled the handover ceremony. The eunuchs, palace maids, and imperial guards went to the post station, where Cheng Shijie had other arrangements.
Zhang Guangbei, Li Tongshun, and Pan Bao sat below Liu Lang with their heads bowed. Liu Lang was afraid that Pan Bao would say something wrong, so he specifically told Pan Bao not to call him brother-in-law in front of anyone. But Pan Bao said he remembered, but he didn't really take it to heart. Murong Feixue, Zi Ruoer, Bai Yunfei, and Bai Xuefei were arranged to sit in a side hall.
During the banquet, Cheng Shijie also arranged a song and dance performance. Twelve women entered in single file to the music. They were all wearing wide-sleeved, loose-fitting blouses made of hibiscus-colored silk brocade with five phoenixes soaring among the clouds. The patterns were woven with dark gold thread, and each phoenix feather was adorned with small, round rose crystals and tiger's eye stones. The scattered beads and tassels shimmered like starlight and were as bright as flowing clouds, exuding nobility. They also wore long purple silk sashes that were about ten feet long on their arms.
The lead dancer was graceful and elegant, her golden, floor-length gown dyed with rose and fragrant herbs, its vibrant color emanating a delicate floral scent. The long skirt was embroidered with thousands of begonia petals and perched orioles in gold and silver threads, adorned with countless pearls that shimmered against the gold and silver fabric. Her hair was styled in a simple bun, adorned only with a white jade plum blossom hairpin. Her face was lightly powdered, and a large expanse of her white breasts was exposed, her hips and breasts undulating, arousing the imagination.
Watching the women sway and twist their hips, Liu Lang knew they were no ordinary courtesans.
Seeing Liu Lang engrossed in watching, Cheng Shijie approached with a wine cup, saying, "Your Excellency, I, the Marquis, would like to offer you a toast."
Liu Lang quickly stood up, saying, "How dare I! I should be toasting Your Excellency! I was just so engrossed in watching, please forgive me!"
Cheng Shijie smiled slightly, saying, "Hehe, I understand! To be honest, sir, don't underestimate these women. Besides their singing and dancing skills, they are all highly skilled. Look at the lead dancer, her name is Su Ji. She is a master of flying swordsmanship. She can take the head of a general amidst thousands of troops as easily as taking something from a bag."
Liu Lang exclaimed in surprise, "So she's a chivalrous woman! I never would have guessed."
As he spoke, Liu Lang looked at Su Ji's ample bosom.
Cheng Shijie laughed, "You flatter me, but I wouldn't call her a chivalrous woman. I merely taught her some skills."
Liu Lang thought to himself: After all that beating around the bush, it turns out he was just trying to praise himself. Although Liu Lang thought this to himself, he flattered, "I've long heard of your high level of martial arts, Lord Marquis, but I'm quite unfamiliar with the concept of Qimen. What exactly does Qimen practice?"
Cheng Shijie replied, "Qimen is a special sect. Even when you enter, you're divided into different schools, just like the difference between the Cultivation God Realm and the Asura Realm—there's a qualitative difference. Most Qimen practitioners mainly teach 'Seven Star Armor,' striving for invincibility. However, Seven Star Armor is too limited to defense. I cultivate 'Six Harmonies Mystic Control,' a very wondrous martial art. I'll tell you about it when I have time, but first, let's see what's wrong with the princess."
Only then did Liu Lang notice Pan Feng's displeasure. It turned out that Cheng Shijie's second son, Cheng Qianhu, had been captivated by Pan Feng's beauty since seeing her, and was overjoyed that she was the wife bestowed upon him by the Emperor of the Song Dynasty.
While Cheng Shijie and Liu Lang were talking, Cheng Qianhu went to toast Pan Feng. Although he had some semblance of humanity, his extremely lewd expression disgusted Pan Feng.
While toasting Pan Feng, Cheng Qianhu secretly touched her hand, which infuriated Pan Feng. She slammed her hand on the table and shouted, "How dare you!"
Before Cheng Shijie could step forward to reprimand her, Pan Bao grabbed Cheng Qianhu's arm and said, "Little...boy, my sister...brother-in-law is right here, how dare you...how dare you flirt with my sister?"
Cheng Qianhu couldn't understand what Pan Bao was saying, but Liu Lang knew that Pan Bao had slipped up. Fortunately, he always stuttered, so others couldn't understand him, but Liu Lang still quickly pulled Pan Bao away, saying, "Stop! How can you lay a hand on your future brother-in-law?"
Seeing Liu Lang winking at him, Pan Bao remembered that he couldn't call Liu Lang "brother-in-law," but he was still angry and said, "Grandpa, I was born...I'm not afraid of tough guys. If you're not...if you're not convinced, let's go outside and fight one-on-one."
Liu Lang stopped Pan Bao again, but Pan Feng was already furious. However, she still politely said, "This princess..." " I'm feeling a bit tired after the long journey. Please, Your Excellency, escort me back to rest!"
Liu Lang then instructed Zhang Guangbei and Li Tongshun to escort Pan Feng and Pan Bao back to the inn. Turning to Cheng Shijie, he said, "Lord Cheng, Pan Bao is a bit reckless. Please don't take offense!"
Cheng Shijie nodded and said, "I can see that."
Then, Cheng Shijie turned to Cheng Qianhu and scolded, "You scoundrel! Although the princess is the wife bestowed upon you by the Emperor, her status is that of a princess. She is the ruler, and you are the subject. You can't even distinguish the proper etiquette between ruler and subject. What else can you be but a scoundrel?"
Cheng Qianhu said aggrievedly, "Father, I only touched her hand. Besides, she's just a princess, what's so great about her? In the future, this Zhao family's empire will still be..."
Cheng Qianhu wanted to say "our family's," but before he could finish, Cheng Shijie slapped him back.
Cheng Shijie roared, "You scoundrel, get out of here!"
Cheng Qianlong pulled Cheng Qianhu aside and said, "You really are something, making Father angry again. Come with me!"
After the Cheng brothers left, Cheng Shijie sighed and said, "My two sons are really disappointing. Speaking of which, I really envy Lord Ling! Having such a promising son like you, becoming an imperial envoy at such a young age and being entrusted with important responsibilities by the Emperor, is truly remarkable!"
Liulang quickly replied, "Not at all, Your Excellency is too kind. I will have to learn more from you in the future."
At this moment, Cheng Shijie said to Han Rang and Wen Tianshi, "You two can leave too. I want to have a few drinks with the imperial envoy."
After Han Rang and Wen Tianshi left, Liulang saw that only he, Cheng Shijie, and a group of singing and dancing prostitutes remained in the hall.
Cheng Shijie asked Liu Lang to sit down next to him, smiled slightly, and said, "Nephew Yang! Your father and I used to have a very close relationship. Although we have rarely visited each other in recent years due to busy military affairs, our friendship is still there. I would like to ask you about something. I wonder if you can tell me?"
Liu Lang thought to himself: Sure enough, they are trying to trick me into talking! He quickly replied, "Lord Marquis, please speak freely. As long as Liu Lang knows, I will tell you the truth."
Cheng Shijie asked, "Tell me, what do the court officials think of me?"
Liu Lang replied, "Lord Marquis is highly respected and skilled in military affairs. All the civil and military officials praise him highly."
Cheng Shijie smiled and said, "I'm afraid what you're saying isn't the truth, nephew."
Liu Lang was taken aback, then continued, "Actually, there are a very small number of people who are dissatisfied with you, Lord Marquis, and they often speak ill of you to the Emperor."
Cheng Shijie's face darkened upon hearing this, and he asked, "Who are they? And what did they say?"
Liu Lang said, "Some ministers, led by Grand Tutor Wang Ze. They often tell the Emperor that the Marquis of Taiyuan is a powerful and treacherous official, and that you are not truly willing to surrender to the Song Dynasty, but rather..."
"But what?"
"It's a delaying tactic. You will betray the Song Dynasty when the time is right."
After saying this, Liu Lang looked at Cheng Shijie's reaction.
Upon hearing this, Cheng Shijie's facial muscles twitched, but he quickly regained his composure and said, "Grand Tutor, you must have been misled by false military intelligence. It's likely that the Liao people are trying to sow discord between me and the Emperor by spreading rumors about Liu Yimu."
Liu Lang said, "I think so too. On the way here, I was ambushed by the Flying Eagle Hall of the Southern Court of the Liao Dynasty. Fortunately, I was prepared, otherwise the consequences would have been unimaginable."
Cheng Shijie raised his wine cup and said, "Nephew, you've had a long journey. Come! Let me toast you again."
Cheng Shijie, emboldened by the alcohol, said, "Nephew, we've talked about serious matters for so long, let's not dwell on that. Didn't you want to witness the power of Qimen? I'll show you."
Liu Lang immediately perked up and said, "Then I'll wait and see."
Cheng Shijie pointed to the group of women singing and dancing and said, "Nephew, which of these women do you like?"
Liu Lang smiled and said, "I like the one in the front."
Cheng Shijie said, "Can we change it?"
Liu Lang thought to himself: A performance? Could it be as exciting as at the Red Flower Pavilion? If that's really the case, then I won't hold back! Anyway, I don't know any of these women, but Cheng Shijie wouldn't let me choose Su Ji, so it seems she and Cheng Shijie have some kind of ambiguous relationship! Thinking of this, Liu Lang could only change his target. He squinted his eyes, chose a girl of about eighteen or nineteen, and pointed her out to Cheng Shijie.
Cheng Shijie smiled mysteriously and used "Six Harmonies Mystic Control." A golden light flew out from Cheng Shijie's body and struck the girl directly. Her body trembled slightly as if stung by a scorpion, and then, as if under a spell, she swayed her waist and slowly walked to Liu Lang and Cheng Shijie, but didn't speak, instead continuing to dance.
Liu Lang's eyes were drawn to the girl's fair skin, and he couldn't help but reach out and stroke her back, immediately feeling its softness and smoothness.
Liu Lang sighed, "Could it be that this beauty is completely oblivious?"
Cheng Shijie did not answer Liu Lang's question, but only said, "As long as my nephew likes it, you can do whatever you want to her." "
Really?"
At this moment, Cheng Shijie began to exert his power again, and the woman twisted her supple waist, making various exaggerated and lewd movements in front of Liu Lang. Her breasts were faintly visible, and a charming fragrance wafted over, making Liu Lang's throat dry and a surge of lust rise within him. However, he still managed to maintain his rationality and raised a cup of wine to toast Cheng Shijie.
Cheng Shijie laughed, "Nephew, feel at home here. Do whatever you like."
Liu Lang laughed heartily, "My lord, you are truly generous! I admire you. Since you are so generous, I'll tell you a big secret."
Cheng Shijie asked in a low voice, "What secret?"
Liu Lang smiled, "My lord, do you know that I recently married two wives?"
Cheng Shijie smiled, "I've heard a little about it, and I also know that your two wives are not simple. They are the two daughters of the White Island Master of Hanshan Suspended Island. I have some connections with the White Island Master, but because of that scoundrel Han Tianyuan, there was a misunderstanding."
Liu Lang said, "Let's not talk about Han Tianyuan! My lord, do you know that I not only gained two beautiful wives..." "I also obtained some precious antiques. I want to sell them, but I'm afraid the court officials will be envious. So I'd like to take this opportunity to ask you, Lord Marquis, to help me see if anyone wants to buy them."
Cheng Shijie was overjoyed upon hearing this, as he had long coveted the treasure of the Floating Island. Hearing Liu Lang's words, he quickly said, "Nephew, you've come to the right person! I can't guarantee anything else, but you can bring those antiques to Shanxi. I'll host a banquet for you and invite all the wealthy merchants of Shanxi. Then you won't have to worry about finding buyers!"
Seeing Cheng Shijie's eagerness, Liu Lang cursed inwardly: If I bring those antiques here, you'll definitely kill me to silence me, then sell them all for military pay, and then you'll definitely march on Bianliang! Fortunately, I haven't found that treasure yet; I'm just using it to bluff you!
Cheng Shijie, unaware that Liu Lang was lying, continued, "Nephew, the treasure of the Floating Island is more than enough to rival a nation's wealth. Now that you possess so much treasure, don't you have any desires?"
Liu Lang replied, "I do have desires. I want to find a few more beautiful wives, and then build a large and magnificent mansion. My lord, please don't laugh at me!"
Cheng Shijie laughed, "Everyone has a lustful heart, especially a hero like you."
Liu Lang said, "My lord, I dare not accept such praise. If we're talking about heroes, it's definitely you. I'm nothing special."
Cheng Shijie laughed, "Nephew, there's no need to be modest. Just the fact that you managed to pacify the Floating Island without firing a single shot—how many people in the world can do that?
" He said, "You flatter me, Lord Marquis, but why do I get this feeling of Cao Cao and Liu Bei discussing heroes over green plums and wine?"
Cheng Shijie said, "That's right, I, Lord Marquis, am Cao Mengde, and you, my nephew, are Liu Bei. As long as we join forces, what are we worried about not accomplishing great things?"
Liu Lang feigned surprise and said, "Lord Marquis, what do you mean?"
Cheng Shijie said, "The world today seems calm on the surface, but undercurrents are surging. Our Great Song Dynasty is in a precarious position. You and I are both sensible people, so I don't need to say more, do I?"
Liu Lang said, "I am honored by your high regard, Lord Marquis, but I am just an ordinary man. I only wish to be a minor official and marry a few beautiful wives. I can't possibly concern myself with so many important matters of the world."
Cheng Shijie laughed heartily and said, "Nephew, you're truly wise in your apparent foolishness! Actually, I saw it all along. You've been coveting the Floating Island for a long time. I don't know when it started, but you've been plotting this all along . No matter what methods you used, the Floating Island is now in your hands. You hold immense wealth, and I have an army capable of conquering the world. If we join forces, we can definitely protect the Song Dynasty..."
At this point, Cheng Shijie glanced at Liu Lang's expression and continued, "We can definitely protect the Song Dynasty like an impregnable fortress, making the Liao Dynasty dare not even look at us directly."
Liu Lang thought to himself: "As expected, you're cunning and shrewd. Did you really have to wait for me to say the word 'rebellion' first?"
At this moment, Cheng Shijie called Su Ji over, embraced her, and said, "Nephew, look, Luo Yun can't take it anymore. Why don't you comfort her?"
Liu Lang thought to himself: You're clearly trying to lure me in, and then you want to steal that treasure. But I have to teach you a lesson, after all, this honey trap doesn't work on everyone.
Liu Lang made up his mind and smiled, "My lord, although I also like that woman, if I were to sleep with someone, I would only sleep with the one I fancy. She's too alluring, not my type. It's fine if I don't sleep with her!"
Cheng Shijie said, "I see. Since you don't like her, then pick another one."
Liu Lang said, "No need to pick, I've got my eye on Su Ji."
As he spoke, Liu Lang observed Cheng Shijie's reaction, thinking: Aren't you after the treasure of the floating island? I'm going to give you a cuckold's horns, let's see what you do then!
After a brief moment of thought, Cheng Shijie smiled slightly and said, "That's easy! Su Ji, it's rare that the Imperial Envoy likes you, so go and keep him company for a while!"
Su Ji was somewhat surprised upon hearing this and couldn't help but look at Cheng Shijie. Liu Lang admired Cheng Shijie's ability to be flexible and adaptable, thinking to himself: I'm asking for your woman right in front of you, and you actually agreed, so I won't be polite!
Seeing Cheng Shijie's slightly angry expression and determined eyes, Su Ji could only tremble and switch places with Luo Yun.
Liu Lang hugged Su Ji and laughed, "Thank you for your kindness, Marquis. Then I won't be polite. Su Ji is truly lovable!"
As he spoke, Liu Lang reached his large hand inside Su Ji's dress.
Liu Lang caressed every inch of Su Ji's skin, and seeing her soft yet reluctant moans, he couldn't help but smile, thinking: I actually managed to take Cheng Shijie's woman right in front of him! Although all the officials fear him, he's nothing special; he's still completely outmaneuvered by me!
Liu Lang could feel that Su Ji's underpants were already soaked with her love juices. Then, Liu Lang's hands and tongue began to move upwards along her smooth jade legs, past her ankles, past her calves, past her knees. Liu Lang found the skin on her inner thighs particularly slippery, making him linger for a long time.
Under Liu Lang's teasing, Su Ji was already somewhat dazed, but seeing Cheng Shijie's cold gaze on her, she couldn't help but shiver.
Liu Lang deliberately breathed into Su Ji's ear and even made a request that made her blush and her heart race.
Su Ji, as if possessed, closed her eyes, uttered a soft "yes," and then lay on the table, spreading her long, beautiful legs, instantly exposing her private parts to Liu Lang's eyes. Upon
seeing this, Liu Lang grabbed Su Ji's buttocks and thrust his dragon spear in hard.
"My lord, Su Ji is indeed quite something!"
Liu Lang said mockingly.
Cheng Shijie, his face ashen, took a large gulp of wine.
Under Liu Lang's fierce assault, Su Ji felt waves of pleasure surging through her body, spreading from her chest and lower body, making her feel hot all over. She couldn't help but furrow her brows slightly and let out heavy breathing.
Liu Lang continued to play with Cheng Shijie's woman, while Cheng Shijie only cared about drinking.
Liu Lang knew that Cheng Shijie was suppressing himself, he was escaping the humiliation Liu Lang had inflicted on him, but Cheng Shijie had to swallow his pride in order to cooperate with Liu Lang in the future.
Afterwards, Liu Lang put on his trousers and continued drinking with Cheng Shijie.
At this point, Cheng Shijie launched a psychological offensive against Liu Lang, aiming to get him to agree to cooperate with him. Liu Lang kept agreeing, but he had other plans in mind.
Liu Lang drank with Cheng Shijie, and eventually both of them became a little drunk. Cheng Shijie then dismissed the group of women and took Liu Lang outside to watch a play.
Liu Lang wasn't interested in watching the play, but patiently accompanied Cheng Shijie for a while before saying, "My lord, I feel a bit drunk. I'd like to take a walk around a bit. You don't mind, do you?"
Cheng Shijie was a theater enthusiast and was engrossed in the performance, so he said to Liu Lang, "Nephew, please feel free." Liu Lang cupped his
hands and said, "My lord, then I'll wander around for a while, then return to the inn to rest. I'll come back tomorrow." Seeing Cheng Shijie nod, Liu Lang left, thinking: "Perfect timing! While Cheng Shijie is watching the play, I can search his mansion to see if I can find evidence of his collusion with the Liao Dynasty. Besides, Zi Ruo'er also instructed me to inquire about the whereabouts of those righteous men who gathered at Honghua Pavilion and were captured by Cheng Shijie." Humming a little tune, Liu Lang began wandering around Cheng Shijie's mansion, checking every room that seemed suspicious. Since most of the guards knew Liu Lang's identity, they didn't dare stop him. At this moment, Liu Lang arrived at the backyard, thinking: Damn, I didn't expect Cheng Shijie's mansion to be so grand; it's completely bewildering me. Liu Lang continued walking forward, but was stopped by a group of guards. One of the guards stepped forward and said, "Your Excellency, this is the Marquis's private forbidden area. Please stop here." Liu Lang nodded and said, "No problem!" As he spoke, Liu Lang walked back, looking around the courtyard until he reached the road in front of it. Just as Liu Lang was about to turn back, he suddenly heard a familiar voice say, "Qianlong, it's so late; I need to go back and rest!" Liu Lang recognized the voice and quickly followed it. After turning past a pond, he saw a courtyard ahead with two people standing at the gate. The man was facing him; it was Cheng Shijie's eldest son, Cheng Qianlong. The woman who was speaking was blocked by Cheng Qianlong, preventing Liu Lang from seeing her. Cheng Qianlong said, "Xueyan, your father has instructed you not to go anywhere these next two days. You must stay home. Our wedding is in two days, and your father doesn't want anything to happen to you." The woman replied, "I know, and haven't I been staying home obediently? Qianlong, I'm truly sincere towards you! Your father doesn't believe me, so don't you believe me either?" Liulang was startled when he heard Cheng Qianlong call the woman Xueyan. Just then, Cheng Qianlong turned to the side, revealing half of the woman's face, which startled Liulang so much that he almost cried out. He thought to himself, "Isn't this Yanzi?" Cheng Qianlong grasped Miao Xueyan's hands and said, "Xueyan, how could I not believe you? For you, I severed ties with all other women. Don't you understand my feelings? You're the only one in my heart!" Miao Xueyan smiled slightly and said, "I know. It's getting late. You should go back and rest." Miao Xueyan said, "But I'm tired." Cheng Qianlong said, "Xueyan, let me come into your room and sit with you for a while. I want to stay with you." Miao Xueyan giggled and said, "Qianlong, here we go again! Didn't I say I'd give myself to you after we got married?" Cheng Qianlong scratched his head and said, "Xueyan, you're so beautiful. Every time I see you, I get so excited. I..." As he spoke, Cheng Qianlong tried to hug Miao Xueyan. Miao Xueyan angrily said, "Qianlong, how can you be so disrespectful to me? If you keep doing this, I won't talk to you anymore!"

Liu Lang finally understood and chuckled to himself: "Who would have thought Yanzi is Cheng Qianlong's fiancée? Heh! That silly boy, he probably hasn't even gotten his hands on Yanzi yet, unaware that I've already taken her virginity! Hehe! I can't believe the Cheng family father and son are so useless, yet they're infamous throughout Shanxi! They're utter garbage!
All three of them are cuckolds!"
Liu Lang thought about how he had already cuckolded the Cheng family father and son multiple times, from Pan Feng to Miao Xueyan to Su Ji, and how they still treated him with such respect, making him want to burst out laughing.
Then, Liu Lang thought: "How could Yanzi be Cheng Qianlong's fiancée? Judging from their expressions and behavior, Yanzi doesn't seem to like him. There must be some unspeakable reason. No, I have to find out."
Cheng Qianlong ultimately failed and had to leave dejectedly. Liu Lang, seeing Miao Xueyan turn back into the courtyard and noticing no one was watching, quietly approached and slipped into the courtyard.
Seeing a light on in the room, Liu Lang hid under the pomegranate tree by the window, listening intently to the sounds inside.
After a moment of silence, someone suddenly spoke: "Senior Sister, has Cheng Qianlong left?"
Miao Xueyan replied, "Yes, come out."
Liu Lang thought: So there was someone hiding in the room. No wonder they didn't dare let Cheng Qianlong in. Judging from the voice, it was a woman. Who could it be?
Just then, the shadows of two women appeared on the window lattice.
Miao Xueyan whispered, "Huiqing, the Marquis's residence is so dangerous, why did you come again? Didn't I tell you to wait for my news?"
"Senior Sister, I had to come! You don't know, just this morning, Master Huang had an accident!"
Miao Xueyan was shocked to hear this and asked, "What happened?"
"Senior Sister, Master Huang... was murdered. Before he died, he told me that there was a spy in the Triads, but our operation is about to begin. What should we do now? I have no idea!"
Miao Xueyan was silent for a while and said, "I didn't expect there to be a spy in the Triads? It's unbelievable. No wonder I felt something was wrong the other day, and both Hall Master Feng and Hall Master Ma felt the same way. We shouldn't have let the Salt Gang in in the first place, but now it's too late... Huiqing, who sent you here?"
"It was Hall Master Ma. He told me to tell you to be careful."
Miao Xueyan frowned and muttered to herself, "That's not right! No one knows about what happened at the Marquis's residence. What does Hall Master Ma mean by saying that?"
“Senior Sister, I also find it strange, but I think Master Ma is more reliable, while the most dangerous one should be the Thunderbolt Hall. Also, how are your preparations for the Shangling Opera Troupe going…”
Miao Xueyan immediately sensed something was wrong and said, “Huiqing, we can no longer trust the Triads. The lesson from the Red Flower Pavilion is enough to teach us one thing: the more people you have, the more dangerous it is to assassinate Cheng Shijie.”
Liu Lang was overjoyed upon hearing this, thinking: So Yanzi came here to assassinate Cheng Shijie, hehe! Then I must come and lend you a hand.
Miao Xueyan said, "Huiqing, I need you to go to the Yuelai Inn immediately and inform all the fellow disciples that I want to move this operation forward to the night of the wedding."
"Senior Sister, is that alright?"
"That's it, and it's the only way. We must exclude the Triads and act alone. Also, I'll find a way to notify the Shangling Opera Troupe. Just the people here; no one else."
Huiqing nodded, "Okay, then I'll go back to the inn."
At this moment, Miao Xueyan saw Huiqing out, and Liulang quickly hid himself upon seeing her.
Miao Xueyan said, "Huiqing, if anyone sees you when you go out, say you're Cheng Qianlong's lover. The guards in the back garden all know that Cheng Qianlong is a womanizer and often brings women back to his residence. Also, except for moving it forward by one day, the assassination plan will proceed as originally planned."
Huiqing said, "I understand!"
With that, Huiqing turned and left.
Miao Xueyan watched Huiqing walk away, sighed softly, and went back to her room. Just as she closed the door, someone grabbed her around the waist. Startled, Miao Xueyan broke out in a cold sweat and almost screamed.
Liu Lang whispered, "Yanzi, don't be afraid, it's me."
Miao Xueyan saw it was Liu Lang and breathed a sigh of relief, then immediately became alert, asking, "You...when did you get in?"
Liu Lang, still holding Miao Xueyan, whispered, "Just now, when you saw your junior sister out, I came in."
Miao Xueyan exclaimed in surprise, "You were eavesdropping on our conversation?" Liu
Lang said, "Not eavesdropping, I overheard it by accident."
Miao Xueyan asked again, "What are you doing here? Weren't you with Cheng Shijie upstairs?"
Liu Lang chuckled, "Your father-in-law..."
Miao Xueyan angrily said, "Don't talk nonsense! He's a great villain, not my father-in-law!"
Liu Lang replied, "If he's not, why are you marrying Cheng Qianlong?"
"I..."
Miao Xueyan blushed, about to explain, but then remembered that Liu Lang had overheard her conversation with Huiqing, and said angrily, "You knew perfectly well that he was lying to her, yet you deliberately teased me?"
Liu Lang laughed, "Yanzi, I only just found out myself!"
With that, Liu Lang picked Miao Xueyan up and carried her to the bedside in the inner room.
He placed her on the bed, then pressed himself against her, feeling the softness of her breasts, and said, "Since you're going to kill Cheng Shijie, there's no need to sacrifice your body! If you do this, what if Cheng Qianlong gets the better of you? Wouldn't that be cheating on me?"
Miao Xueyan struggled, saying, "Get up first."
Liu Lang moved away from Miao Xueyan, but instead grabbed her hand, saying, "Yanzi, I've missed you so much these past few days. If I had known you were going to kill Cheng Shijie, you wouldn't have left. I've missed you so much!"
Miao Xueyan didn't understand Liu Lang's words, so he continued, "I came to Shanxi with the same purpose as you: to kill Cheng Shijie."
Miao Xueyan asked, "Why do you want to kill him?"
Miao
Xueyan sighed and said, "I have an irreconcilable hatred for him. My father was originally Miao Dongpu, the Minister of War of the Northern Han Dynasty. When he was defending Taiyuan, he was framed by Cheng Shijie and his military power was taken away. Afterwards, Cheng Shijie surrendered Taiyuan to the Song Dynasty. In order to eliminate any future threats and prevent my Miao family from retaliating, he cruelly murdered my entire family, including my mother, two brothers, and sister-in-law, more than forty people in total. At that time, I was studying martial arts in Tianshan and was spared from the disaster."
As Miao Xueyan said this, tears were already streaming down her face.
Liu Lang embraced Miao Xueyan and said, "Xueyan, I will avenge this blood feud for you."
Miao Xueyan shook her head and said, "Cheng Shijie is not only highly skilled in martial arts, but also cunning. I have no confidence in killing him, but even if it costs me my life, I will make his life a living hell. At least I will kill his son."
Liu Lang laughed and said, "That's a good idea. But with my help, you won't have to rely on the Triads."
Miao Xueyan smiled bitterly and said, "You only have a few hundred soldiers with you. How can you kill him?"
Liu Lang said, "Don't underestimate me. To tell you the truth, Cheng Shijie fears neither heaven nor earth, except me. Last time at the Red Flower Pavilion, I used my Heavenly Horse Meteor Fist to knock him unconscious for a long time, and I even rescued Princess Zi Ruo'er of Northern Han from his clutches. Don't you know about this?"
Miao Xueyan asked in surprise, "That person was you?"
Liu Lang said, "Besides me, who else has such courage and skill?"
Miao Xueyan asked in surprise, "Then where is the princess now?"
Liu Lang replied, "She's right beside me, disguised as a guard. We came to Shanxi to seek revenge on Cheng Shijie."
Miao Xueyan asked, "Are you really willing to help me?"
Liu Lang kissed Miao Xueyan's lips and said, "Of course, if I don't help you, who will?"
Miao Xueyan said shyly, "Don't be like that!"
Liu Lang hugged Miao Xueyan tightly and said, "Yanzi, can you tell me your plan, and then we can do it together?"
Miao Xueyan nodded and said, "Several of my fellow disciples have come to help me get revenge. They're all staying at the Yuelai Inn now, and the Shangling Opera Troupe that we met at Santai Pass can also be trusted. However, there are traitors in the Triads..."
Liu Lang asked, "What are the Triads?"
Miao Xueyan said, "The Triads are the Thunderbolt Hall, Wanma..." " This is a collective term for the three gangs: the Tang, the Salt Gang, and the Tang. They've been calling for the elimination of Cheng Shijie, contacting like-minded individuals. Now, I suspect it's a trap,"
said Liu Lang. "Your suspicion is valid. How did you originally plan to act?"
Miao Xueyan replied, "The original plan was to carry out a large-scale assassination on the morning of the second day after the wedding. The details have been discussed, and the three leaders of the Triads all agree." Liu
Lang then asked, "Do they know you're an inside man?"
Miao Xueyan said, "I didn't tell them. Only my junior sister knows about my affair with Cheng Qianlong."
Liu Lang said, "That's good. There's still time. I'll think about this carefully when I get back and come up with a complete plan. Besides, Jietang Pass, Santai Pass, and Ba County are now under my control."
"Really?"
Miao Xueyan was overjoyed upon hearing this.
Liu Lang kissed Miao Xueyan on the cheek and said, "Yanzi, of course it's true! Besides, you asked me to save your cousin, and I not only saved her, but I also helped her kill Chen Yanshou, and even found her a husband."
Miao Xueyan was puzzled and said, "What? It's good that my cousin is alright, why does she need a husband?"
Liu Lang chuckled and said, "That's right, I made her get married."
Miao Xueyan asked in surprise, "You, how did you manage to make her get married? Who did she marry?"
Liu Lang said, "In the end, your little cousin didn't agree to marry anyone else, I think she had her eye on me."
Miao Xueyan said, laughing and crying at the same time, "You? Looking at your lecherous appearance, do you think my cousin would even look at you?"
Liu Lang said, "Because..." "You don't know, I almost lost my life trying to kill Chen Yanshou. Your cousin, out of gratitude, wanted to marry me, but since she has no relatives to make the decision, she's waiting for your approval. Besides, if a high-ranking heroine like you can fancy me, how could Lü Hua not fancy me?"
Miao Xueyan retorted angrily, "Nonsense! Don't even think about it. I'm with you because I have no choice."
Liu Lang grinned at Miao Xueyan and said, "Yanzi, don't you like me?"
Seeing that Miao Xueyan didn't speak, Liu Lang pretended to be confused, leering at her with his eyes, focusing on her heaving breasts with her slightly disordered breathing.
Under Liu Lang's unrestrained gaze, Miao Xueyan couldn't take it anymore and was about to rebuke him when she unexpectedly discovered that his gaze didn't carry any lust, but was purely one of appreciation.
Miao Xueyan's heart skipped a beat, then a chill ran
down her spine. It seemed she truly loved Liu Lang, though this love was mostly due to the fact that she had lost her virginity to him. Before Miao Xueyan could think further, Liu Lang slipped his hand inside her clothes and slowly caressed her delicate body.
Miao Xueyan was terrified and tried to stop Liu Lang, but he held her tightly, leaving her only able to watch helplessly as his hand slid inside her clothes, then inside her bodice, his large hand caressing her skin, causing her to tremble uncontrollably.
"What are you doing?"
"Yanzi, I saved your cousin, you should thank me!"
"Then thank you!"
"Just saying it isn't enough!"
Liu Lang chuckled…
Liu Lang reached out a hand, first stroking Miao Xueyan's smooth hair, then moving down from her pretty face to her jade-like neck.
Although Miao Xueyan possessed profound skill and her martial arts, cultivated by the Tianshan Sect, were nearly at the level of enlightenment, she couldn't suppress the most primal reactions within her body. As Liu Lang gently stroked her face and arms, a faint blush appeared on her cheeks.
Under Liu Lang's domineering advances, Miao Xueyan could no longer resist, a hint of pleading appearing in her eyes.
"No! This is Cheng Shijie's mansion."
"I don't care if it's a mansion or a horse mansion, even if it's a tiger mansion, I want you now!"
Liu Lang was filled with pride. After all, such an elegant and aloof beauty had finally shown submission, albeit only a tiny bit, but it already satisfied him. But this wasn't enough. To deal with a woman of Miao Xueyan's character, one had to first shatter her stubborn beliefs, and then offer gentle comfort; only then could one successfully conquer her.
Liu Lang's large hand slid down Miao Xueyan's breasts, moving towards her lower abdomen, saying, "Yanzi, do you remember that day? I was only focused on saving you, and before I could even be intimate with you, I ejaculated inside you."
Miao Xueyan blushed and said, "Don't mention it. That day, you clearly took advantage of me."
At this moment, Liu Lang's fingers reached Miao Xueyan's private parts, where he could feel their smoothness and softness.
Miao Xueyan grabbed Liu Lang's hand and said, "Liu Lang, do you really like me?"
Liu Lang said, "Of course, the sun, moon, and sky can bear witness to my heart!"
After saying that, Liu Lang removed Miao Xueyan's clothes and excitedly pulled out his dragon spear, inserting it into Miao Xueyan's body.
Miao Xueyan immediately felt an unprecedented sensation wash over her entire body. Waves of boundless erotic pleasure stimulated her, causing her to lose herself in the ecstasy of orgasm, being sent to the peak of pleasure by that blissful feeling until she fainted!
After an unknown amount of time, Miao Xueyan regained consciousness and found herself lying in Liu Lang's arms, both of them naked. A wave of shyness washed over her, and two blushes appeared on her face.
Liu Lang embraced Miao Xueyan and said, "Yanzi, I'm risking being discovered to infuse you with energy. You must cherish it!"
Miao Xueyan nodded shyly, and then the continuous flow of true energy began to circulate slowly. She could feel a burning sensation in her dantian, and the true energy entering her body circulated faster and faster, as if it were about to burst her body. She quickly used the Heavenly Mountain Jade Zen Heart technique to slowly absorb the true energy Liu Lang had infused into her.
Looking at Miao Xueyan's stunning beauty, Liu Lang couldn't resist kissing her on the cheek and said, "We're about to assassinate Cheng Shijie, but you were injured the other day. How about we do it again?"
Miao Xueyan quickly replied, "No! Liu Lang, it's getting late. I'm afraid if you leave too late, it will arouse Cheng Shijie's suspicion. His men are all very shrewd, especially that Master Wen. He's already suspicious of me."
Liu Lang nodded, got up, and put on his clothes, saying, "Yanzi, I'll go back now. Let's keep in touch. When I get back, I'll come up with a comprehensive assassination plan as soon as possible. Wait for me, okay?"
Miao Xueyan nodded.
Liu Lang kissed Miao Xueyan's breasts again and said, "Also, if Cheng Qianlong tries to take advantage of you, don't hold back. Don't make me wear a green hat."
Miao Xueyan giggled, "I'm nominally Cheng Qianlong's fiancée now, but I think it's more like you're the one cuckolding him."
Liu Lang chuckled, thinking, "I love cuckolding people. I've already cuckolded Cheng Shijie and Cheng Qianlong today; I'll cuckold Cheng Qianhu when I get back. That'll be perfect for today, and all my effort won't have been in vain." With that thought, Liu Lang took advantage of Miao Xueyan again before quietly slipping away.
Seeing no one was paying attention, Liu Lang strode along, humming a little tune.
Seeing Cheng Shijie still watching the show, Liu Lang didn't say goodbye and walked straight out of the Marquis's mansion. The steward had already prepared a sedan chair for Liu Lang and took him to the inn.
It wasn't yet midnight, and Murong Feixue and the others were still awake. Liu Lang gathered them in the room to discuss their next move.
Liu Lang explained Miao Xueyan's situation to everyone, but concealed his own affair with her.
When Zi Ruo'er heard that Miao Xueyan was Miao Dongpu's daughter, she exclaimed with delight, "Lord Miao actually has a daughter! Heaven truly has eyes!"
Murong Feixue asked Liu Lang, "So what do you plan to do?"
Liu Lang then explained his thoughts, concluding, "Let's first come up with a rough plan, and then adjust it as needed. It's getting late, everyone should go back to their rooms to sleep. I've been drinking with Cheng Shijie all afternoon, and I'm a bit tired."

Chapter Seven: The Scheme to Deceive the Marquis of Taiyuan
The next day, Cheng Shijie hosted another banquet for Liu Lang, who attended as scheduled.
Cheng Shijie and Liu Lang talked about everything at the banquet, and Cheng Shijie simply wanted Liu Lang to join his group, while Liu Lang tried his best to gain Cheng Shijie's trust. When things got lively, Cheng Shijie had a group of women perform songs and dances to entertain Liu Lang. Liu Lang also realized that these women, ostensibly Cheng Shijie's disciples, were actually his lovers.
Liu Lang thought to himself: Cheng Shijie has indeed gone to great lengths to get me. To swindle the treasure of the Floating Island, he's offered up all his women for me to play with. But I must be careful. I only need Su Ji; otherwise, too many women will cause trouble later.
Liu Lang embraced Su Ji and began to caress her tenderly. Su Ji was much more passionate than yesterday. Perhaps she had gotten used to it. After all, even Cheng Shijie didn't care about her chastity, so why should she remain chaste for him?
Su Ji moaned and groaned beneath Liu Lang, cooing softly.
Under the cover of the table, Liu Lang lifted Su Ji's skirt and sheathed his dragon spear.
After satisfying his desires with Su Ji, Liu Lang collapsed into her arms, saying, "My lord, today I finally experienced the ultimate bliss. I'm so envious of you, surrounded by beauties every day. When will I ever have such a life?"
Cheng Shijie replied, "Nephew, look at what you're saying. If you like them, I'll give them all to you. You're more suited to them than I am! I'm already over forty, and my energy isn't what it used to be."
Liu Lang laughed, "My lord, I'm just a minor imperial envoy. How can I compare to you? I'm just afraid they won't like me..."
Cheng Shijie said, "Nephew, you're mistaken. As the saying goes, heroes emerge from among the young! You're already a favorite of the emperor at such a young age. Are you afraid you won't have a chance to rise in the future? I'm just afraid you'll look down on my disciples!"
With that, Cheng Shijie laughed heartily.
At this moment, Liu Lang and Cheng Shijie began to discuss the current situation at length, with Cheng Shijie trying to persuade Liu Lang, while Liu Lang remained lukewarm in his response.
As dusk approached, Cheng Shijie invited Liu Lang to go see a play.
Liu Lang declined, saying he had drunk too much and needed to rest.
Cheng Shijie said, "Nephew, I won't accompany you then. To tell you the truth, I'm more interested in plays than women. There are so many plays I haven't seen, I really can't stand it."
Liu Lang said, "Actually, I don't need you to accompany me. After resting here for a while, I'm going back to the inn to sleep."
Cheng Shijie said, "Nephew, if you don't want to leave, feel free to stay!"
With that, Cheng Shijie asked Su Ji to stay and keep Liu Lang company, while he took eleven other female disciples to see the play.
Liu Lang, with Su Ji in his arms and eyes half-closed, was resting when he suddenly heard her crying. He opened his eyes and saw her face covered in tears. He asked, "Su Ji, why are you crying?"
Su Ji wiped her tears and said, "You men are all the same. Although I haven't known the Marquis for long, I've been loyal to him and deeply in love with him. I never imagined he would be so heartless towards me..."
Liu Lang said, "The Marquis probably still loves you, doesn't he?"
Su Ji smiled bitterly and said, "My lord is a wise man. If your woman were to be played with by another man multiple times in front of you, would you still love her?"
"This..."
Liu Lang was speechless.
Su Ji continued, "I always thought that the Marquis's affection for me came from the heart. I didn't aspire to be an imperial concubine; I only wanted to stay with him forever. But now I realize how naive I was. He treated me like an object, giving me away so easily. In his heart, only his ambition matters."
Liu Lang understood the meaning behind Su Ji's words, but fearing she might be saying this on purpose, perhaps Cheng Shijie had instructed her to test him, he advised, "Su Ji, men consider things differently than women, especially a man like the Marquis with such lofty ambitions. He must prioritize the greater good. He has his reasons for doing this. I think he still cares about you very much."
Su Ji said, "He used to care about me a lot, but not anymore. I understand men's hearts too well."
Su Ji poured herself a drink and smiled at Liu Lang, "Let's drink and be merry today. I'll have a drink with you, sir."
Liu Lang smiled upon hearing this, picked up his wine cup, drank it down in one gulp, then pulled Su Ji into his arms and began to kiss her.
"Su Ji!"
Liu Lang cupped Su Ji's tear-streaked face
in his hands, saying tenderly, "I'm so sorry you've suffered like this!" Perhaps sensing Liu Lang's tenderness, Su Ji's eyes reddened, and she threw herself into his arms, crying. Liu Lang was flustered, frantically trying to comfort her, thinking: This woman seems to be having problems with Cheng Shijie. I can use her to see if I can get the information I need.
A woman's heart is unfathomable! Su Ji was well aware of her situation. She knew it would be difficult to regain Cheng Shijie's favor in the future. She even felt a growing resentment towards Cheng Shijie, hating him for not cherishing their years of relationship. She gave Liu Lang a meaningful look.
Liu Lang understood, and immediately began to caress Su Ji's body, burning with desire.
Su Ji's body trembled violently, clearly because Liu Lang had touched her private parts. She hurriedly pushed him away, tears streaming down her flushed face, and said coquettishly, "You bad...bad boy, I've already done that, and you still...do that..."
Liu Lang grinned wickedly, "What? Was my strength not enough?"
As he spoke, Liu Lang rubbed his hands together, making grabbing and pinching motions in the air, as if he were kneading her firm and smooth breasts.
Su Ji felt shy and secretly looked at Liu Lang.
Liu Lang chuckled and patted Su Ji's shapely buttocks, saying, "Su Ji, why are you looking at me? Have you fallen for me behind the Marquis's back?"
A blush immediately appeared on Su Ji's delicate face, and she said, "What difference does it make whether I fall for you or not? It's the Marquis who wants me to serve you anyway."
Liu Lang asked, "So you just listen to him like that? Haven't you thought about yourself?"
Su Ji was stunned for a moment upon hearing this, then shook her head with a bitter smile, saying, "My life is already destined for him. Even if I'm with you today, I'll still be his in the future. I know him very well. Although he allows me to betray him in this aspect, he will never allow me to betray him politically. If I do, he will kill me, and he will not hesitate."
Seeing Su Ji's resolute tone, it was clear she was fully aware of Cheng Shijie's words and actions.
Liu Lang said, "Su Ji, I pity you!"
Su Ji smiled, but her smile was utterly desolate. "Just pity?"
Liu Lang hesitated for a moment, then looked at Su Ji's expectant eyes and said, "I like you, but like you, I'm afraid. I'm afraid the Marquis won't truly give you to me."
Su Ji said, "What if I insist on being with you?"
Liu Lang hugged Su Ji tightly around the waist and kissed her lips, saying, "Then I'll take you."
Su Ji responded to Liu Lang's kiss, somewhat agitated. She felt she was no longer a woman worthy of a man's love, and Cheng Shijie's actions had dealt her a heavy blow. Although she knew Liu Lang might not reciprocate her feelings, his words deeply moved her.
"Then come to my room and take me!"
Su Ji's eyes were full of tenderness, and a blush rose on her face. Combined with her snow-white skin, she looked even more alluring, arousing Liu Lang's lust. He wanted to make love to Su Ji right there and then, but seeing her request, Liu Lang had no choice but to suppress his burgeoning desire.
After Liu Lang and Su Ji got dressed, Su Ji led Liu Lang to her bedroom. Since Cheng Shijie had given permission, Su Ji didn't need to worry about anyone witnessing her affair with Liu Lang.
Liu Lang was overjoyed. He couldn't believe he could openly have sex with Cheng Shijie's woman in his own home.
Liu Lang followed Su Ji to a secluded courtyard, separated by a pond and a rockery. Liu Lang vaguely remembered that behind the row of willow trees opposite was the place where he had seen Miao Xueyan yesterday. He thought: Damn! I never imagined Cheng Shijie's backyard would become my harem.
Inside Su Ji's room, Liu Lang embraced her and asked, "Su Ji, if the Marquis really gave you to me, would you be willing?"
Su Ji nodded shyly.
Liu Lang happily kissed Su Ji and said, "I want to ask you, do you hate him?"
Su Ji nodded.
Liu Lang asked again, "Then do you still love him?"
Su Ji nodded again. Liu Lang knew that Su Ji's heart was still conflicted. He reached behind her, and with a soft sound, the light blue bodice slowly fell from her body. However, Su Ji's breasts were not exposed to Liu Lang's eyes, because Su Ji's two jade arms were tightly wrapped around her chest, just enough to cover the beautiful scenery of her breasts.
Liu Lang stared intently at Su Ji with burning eyes, and a faint blush rose all over Su Ji's body, as if she had applied a layer of rouge, making her extremely charming and beautiful.
Liu Lang held Su Ji tightly, and after a flurry of passionate kisses, he said, "Su Ji, I want you to forget the Marquis. He doesn't truly love you! You should have already sensed it; any woman develops a strange dependence on her first man, and that's how you are. You don't love him, and he hurt you. He's always treated you like a piece of clothing. Why should you suffer your whole life for someone like that?"
Su Ji's eyes first showed longing, then fear—a complex mix of love and hate, a conflicting emotion that Liu Lang saw all too clearly.
He continued, "For your own sake, you must leave him. If you're willing, I'll tell the Marquis I insist on having you! He won't disagree. If you don't want to be with me, you can go wherever you want, find someone who truly loves you, and don't be a puppet being used."
Su Ji looked at Liu Lang blankly, not understanding why he was saying these things to her.
Liu Lang continued, "Don't be afraid, I guarantee you'll be safe."
Liu Lang picked up the clothes that had fallen to the ground and draped them over Su Ji, saying, "We've only known each other for a short time, and besides, I'm unruly and not worthy of your lifelong commitment. But I sincerely hope you can find your own life and not become a puppet like a walking corpse."
At this moment, tears welled up in Su Ji's bright eyes. She excitedly hugged Liu Lang tightly, gave him a passionate kiss, and said, "My lord, as long as you don't despise me, let me follow you! Su Ji is just a woman of the martial world, I don't dare to ask to be with you forever, I only ask to follow you forever to repay your kindness to me."
Seeing that Su Ji was slowly submitting to him, Liu Lang felt secretly pleased. He picked Su Ji up, and from Su Ji's side profile, he could see that her ears and neck had turned red. Then Liu Lang's hands went to her slender waist, and after a brief pause, they went to her pert buttocks.
Su Ji feigned resistance, slightly arching her buttocks to make it easier for Liu Lang to caress them.
Liu Lang stroked Su Ji's delicate body, saying, "I will take back everything that belongs to you from Cheng Shijie."
With that, Liu Lang cupped Su Ji's round buttocks in his hands, and then thrust his dragon spear into her tender orifice.
Su Ji's hair whipped back violently; clearly, this position and angle made her body somewhat unable to resist.
The intimacy was different from before, and through this secret conversation, Liu Lang had successfully captured Su Ji's heart.
"General, I'll take you somewhere,"
Su Ji suddenly said, grabbing Liu Lang's hand. Liu Lang followed Su Ji around the living room and into a secret room.
Su Ji opened the first hidden door and said, "This is Cheng Shijie's secret room. Haven't you always wanted to know Cheng Shijie's secret?"
Liu Lang looked at Su Ji in surprise and asked, "How did you know?"
Su Ji said, "Intuition, a woman's intuition!"
Liu Lang looked at Su Ji and said, "Intuition?"
Su Ji nodded and said, "From the beginning, I suspected that you and Cheng Shijie weren't on the same side. You were nominally an imperial envoy, sending Princess Zhaoyang to Shanxi for a marriage alliance, but secretly you were investigating his crimes of colluding with the Liao Dynasty. Although I saw through it, I didn't tell Cheng Shijie, because he treated me this way."
Liu Lang was overjoyed and stepped forward to hug Su Ji, kissing her on the cheek, and said, "You're really amazing. So how did you see through the deception?"
Su Ji said, "When Cheng Qianhu was disrespectful to the princess, Pan Bao got angry and called you 'brother-in-law' on the spot. Others didn't notice, but I did. Although you smoothed things over for him afterwards, and later in your conversation with Cheng Shijie, you avoided..." "Take the easy way out, play along with him, and deliberately let him win you over. Cheng Shijie is so eager for your treasure that he was bewitched by you. Actually, you two drank a lot at the time, and there were some things you shouldn't have said..."
Liu Lang nodded and said, "Women are indeed very perceptive. But why did you bring me here?"
Su Ji said, "Only Cheng Shijie and I know about this secret room. Now that you're here with me, he knows and tacitly approves, so he won't disturb you at this time. And this room is full of evidence of his crimes. Any one of these pieces of evidence could lead to the extermination of his entire family."
Liu Lang exclaimed in surprise, "Then quickly take me to see it!"
Su Ji pushed open the second door of the secret room and led Liu Lang through a narrow passage. There, they saw another stone door. Su Ji then activated a mechanism to open this door and then activated another mechanism to light the lamps. In front of them was a triple-gilded Boshan incense burner, filled with the fragrance of orchids and musk. There were also brocade beds, green felt rugs, palace lanterns, painted screens, and all sorts of rare and precious antiques.
Liu Lang looked at the apricot-yellow dragon robe and said, "So Cheng Shijie still harbored ambitions to become emperor..."
Su Ji smiled, picked up the dazzling, magnificent phoenix robe beside her, and said, "This is for me. It was originally meant to be a gift from him to the future empress, but I don't need it anymore."
As she spoke, tears streamed down Su Ji's face, falling to the ground along with the magnificent phoenix robe.
Liu Lang stepped forward and embraced Su Ji's trembling body, saying, "Su Ji, I'm so sorry for you! For me, you betrayed the man you loved most."
Su Ji smiled bitterly, "I did it for myself. Look, these are all letters from Cheng Shijie's secret dealings with the Liao Dynasty."
Liu Lang glanced at the letters, then put them all into his pocket, saying, "Cheng Shijie is doomed this time! Su Ji, I want to thank you!"
Su Ji rested her head on Liu Lang's shoulder, saying, "I don't know why, but I always feel like I'll never have the chance to see you again..."
Liu Lang whispered, "No, after you kill Cheng Shijie, won't you be free?"
Su Ji nodded slightly, her face full of tenderness, and smiled gently, saying softly, "I hope so... Liu Lang, I'll wait for you..."
Su Ji's words overflowed with admiration, warming Liu Lang's heart, and he touched Su Ji's cheek with his right hand.
Su Ji's heart skipped a beat, revealing a girlish shyness. She whispered, "I'm a little scared!"
Liu Lang gently stroked Su Ji's delicate face and whispered, "Didn't you say Cheng Shijie wouldn't come here?"
Su Ji replied, "I'm not afraid of him, but I'm afraid you'll leave me."
Hearing the deep affection in Su Ji's words, Liu Lang's ears burned. Seeing Su Ji's shy face and her lips so close, he could no longer suppress his love for her and cupped her face in his hands.
Su Ji closed her eyes, her chest rising and falling slightly, her lips parted slightly, and she softly said, "Liu Lang, will you dislike me? I want... I want to be with you forever."
Liu Lang slowly closed his eyes and whispered, "No, we will be together forever."
Instantly, Liu Lang and Su Ji were immersed in deep affection, their lips entwined in a passionate kiss.

Chapter Eight: The Wedding Night
The day of Cheng Shijie's two sons' wedding arrived in the blink of an eye, a lively and joyous occasion.
Inside Cheng Shijie's residence, a subtle fragrance filled the room. Two women, dressed in bright red wedding robes and exquisitely made up, awaited the auspicious hour.
Pan Feng, having met Miao Xueyan through Liu Lang's introduction, found herself in the room as brides. They instantly bonded, their conversation quickly becoming as close as sisters.
Pan Feng said, "It's almost time; those two little turtles are coming to fetch us."
Miao Xueyan chuckled, "Princess, you like calling them little turtles too?"
Pan Feng replied, "They're perfect turtle material!"
At that moment, Cheng Shijie sat in the center of the hall, with Liu Lang below. Cheng Qianlong and Cheng Qianhu had already rushed to the back to greet the brides.
Soon, the Cheng brothers, beaming with joy, led Miao Xueyan and Pan Feng out. The two couples waited quietly on the side of the hall for the auspicious hour.
The master of ceremonies announced loudly, "The auspicious hour has arrived! Please invite the newlyweds to enter!"
All eyes immediately turned to the groom, Cheng Qianlong, dressed in a wedding robe and holding a long red ribbon. Following him, under everyone's expectant gaze, came Miao Xueyan, though she wore a red veil. Although Pan Feng was a princess, seniority was still observed in the hall, and Cheng Qianhu led her out next.
With twelve cannon shots, the master of ceremonies shouted,
"Newlyweds, take your places!"
The two brothers, Cheng Qianlong and Cheng Qianhu, led their respective brides to their seats.
The master of ceremonies checked the time and said, "The auspicious hour has arrived! Newlyweds, pay homage to Heaven and Earth!"
Following the master of ceremonies' voice, the two couples solemnly bowed: "First bow to Heaven and
Earth!" "Second bow to the parents!"
Then, the two couples turned and respectfully bowed to Cheng Shijie.
Cheng Qianlong and Cheng Qianhu kowtowed deeply, while Miao Xueyan and Pan Feng bowed slightly. The hall was silent except for the sounds of their bows.
After the ceremony, a voice announced, "To the bridal chamber!" Several matchmakers and maids stepped forward to help Pan Feng and Miao Xueyan leave, while Cheng Qianlong and Cheng Qianhu were busy with social engagements.
Outside, cannons roared and fireworks filled the sky.
That evening, Liu Lang spent some time intimate with Su Ji, not revealing his plans to her, still unable to trust her.
Seeing that it was almost time, Liu Lang went to the front hall to observe. He saw Cheng Shijie, Cheng Qianlong, and Cheng Qianhu entertaining relatives, officials, and wealthy merchants,
then headed straight for the bridal chamber. The bride's room was brightly lit, with maids and matchmakers bustling about.
The bridal chamber was lavishly decorated. A silver tray sat on the dressing table, and opposite the bed was a long table with eight pairs of gold and silver candles, brightly lit. Next to it was an antique-style round mahogany table covered with a red silk cloth, on which sat a pot of eighteen-year-old daughter's red wine, five sets of silver cups and chopsticks, and seven or eight small dishes.
A bronze incense burner shaped like a lion emitted swirling sandalwood incense, the flickering candlelight mingling with the rich fragrance, creating a hazy, dreamlike atmosphere in the room.
On the eight-foot-wide, carved sandalwood bed, a snow-white veil draped with mandarin ducks and phoenixes hung high. A pair of brides sat quietly on the edge of the bed, in identical poses, dressed identically, even their dragon and phoenix veils were exactly the same.
Pan Feng, feeling the time was right, dismissed the maids and matchmakers. One of the more inquisitive matchmakers asked, "Princess, do you think we should escort you to the Second Young Master's bridal chamber? It's in the courtyard next door."
Pan Feng replied irritably, "It's none of your business. He'll come to fetch me soon."
After the maids and matchmakers left, Liu Lang quietly slipped in.
Miao Xueyan noticed someone enter but remained silent. She guessed it was Liu Lang, but with her face covered by the veil, she was too embarrassed to remove it, fearing it might not be him and cause her great awkwardness.
Liu Lang trimmed the lamp wick, picked up the silver incense burner, and walked to the bed. He plopped down between Pan Feng and Miao Xueyan, opened his arms, and embraced them. He sniffed their bodies, discovering they even used the same perfumes. He then tickled their waists and asked, "My dear wives, I've come to the bridal chamber."
Pan Feng and Miao Xueyan were startled and exclaimed, "Liu Lang, how dare you! What if Cheng Qianlong and Cheng Qianhu come back and see us?"
Liu Lang laughed, "They've been very busy today and must be exhausted. They can't spend the bridal chamber with you tonight." "Candlelight Night, I'll have to do it for you, but we must thank them for arranging such a beautiful room for us."
With that, Liu Lang embraced Miao Xueyan on his left and said, "Yanzi, how about a kiss first?"
Miao Xueyan laughed, "Liu Lang, how did you know it was me on this side?"
Liu Lang chuckled, "I couldn't tell you apart before, but this hug revealed it! Your waist is an inch thinner than Pan Feng's, and Pan Feng's breasts are an inch higher than yours; I could tell just by touching them."
With that, Liu Lang lifted the red veil, instantly revealing the two stunningly beautiful faces of Pan Feng and Miao Xueyan.
Miao Xueyan said, "Liu Lang, you're so naughty! You clearly think my breasts are smaller than Pan Feng's!"
Liu Lang said, "That's not what I meant. Don't take offense. Actually, your breasts aren't small; it's just that Feng'er's breasts are too big."
If Pan Feng was a peony of unparalleled beauty, then Miao Xueyan was a pure and fragrant white lotus, as pure as water, rising from the mud unsullied.
The more Liu Lang looked at Pan Feng and the other woman, the more he loved them, and he couldn't help but embrace and kiss them.
At this moment, chaotic footsteps sounded outside, and someone shouted, "Young Master, slow down!"
Then came Cheng Qianlong's drunken cursing: "Get out! All of you get out of here, go to the front to collect your reward money, no... don't bother me."
Liu Lang quickly helped Pan Feng and Miao Xueyan sit down, then stood up and went outside to wait.
Cheng Qianlong and Cheng Qianhu entered, supporting each other. Both reeked of alcohol, but weren't drunk yet.
Cheng Qianhu said, "Brother, how many times can you do it tonight?"
Cheng Qianlong chuckled, "Your sister-in-law is so beautiful, I'd have to have her at least twice!"
Cheng Qianhu said lewdly, "Brother, look at you. With a beauty like that sister-in-law, I'd have to do it at least four times."
Cheng Qianlong slapped Cheng Qianhu, saying, "You bastard, if you let me do it to your princess, I'd still do it four times."
Liu Lang cursed inwardly: You two little turtles, I'll make you suffer later.
As soon as the Cheng brothers entered, they saw Liu Lang. Cheng Qianlong couldn't help but ask, "Lord Yang, what are you doing here?"
Liu Lang chuckled and said, "Brother, I've been waiting for you to come back. I'm going to make a ruckus in the bridal chamber!"
Cheng Qianlong said, "Brother, we don't do that here. I think we should skip it! You should go drink in the front."
Liu Lang said, "Drinking is boring! No bridal chamber pranks? I'm afraid that's a rule you set, right? Those officials are afraid of you, so none of them dare to make a ruckus, but I'm not afraid. Besides..." "If we don't make a fuss, won't this bridal chamber seem a bit deserted?"
Cheng Qianhu said. "Lord Yang! We brothers have had too much to drink today, please forgive us!"
Liu Lang said, "That won't do, you're clearly lying to me. I won't make a fuss, but you have to drink a few cups with me. Once I'm satisfied, I won't bother you anymore." Cheng
Qianlong knew that Liu Lang was difficult to deal with, so he secretly gave Cheng Qianhu a wink, thinking: Qianhu and I both have a huge capacity for alcohol. If the two of us get you drunk, you'll be under the table in half an hour! Thinking of this, Cheng Qianlong nodded in agreement and even sent someone outside to bring some wine and food. Liu Lang said, "There are no outsiders here now, you two go and lift the bride's veil! It's so hot, don't let your two sisters-in-law get too stuffy."
Upon hearing this, Cheng Qianlong and Cheng Qianhu lifted the red veils of Miao Xueyan and Pan Feng.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Liu Lang secretly put the prepared aphrodisiac into the wine jar, and then said, "Sisters-in-law, come and have a couple of drinks together?"
Before Cheng Qianlong and Cheng Qianhu could express their opinions, Miao Xueyan and Pan Feng had already walked over and each pulled their "fake husbands" to sit down.
Pan Feng said, "Great! Being a princess is so boring. I've been so bored these past few days. I'm going to have a good drink tonight. Sister-in-law, you have to keep me company!"
Miao Xueyan laughed, "Definitely! Definitely!"
Liu Lang blinked and said, "Listen carefully, let me ask you a question. There are three foxes on a hill. A hunter kills one. How many foxes are left on the hill?"
Cheng Qianhu said without hesitation, "Two are left."
Liu Lang shook his head and said, "Wrong!"
Pan Feng said anxiously, "None left. The other two ran away. Do you think they'd wait for the hunter to come and kill them? Idiot." Cheng
Qianhu scratched his head sheepishly and said, "Hehe, is that so?"
Liu Lang said again, "Wrong! There's still only one, the one that was killed."
Pan Feng said, "Wow! Even the dead one counts?"
Liu Lang said, "Even the dead one is still a fox. It can't turn into a cat. You're all wrong. You have to be punished together."
Pan Feng said, "No way! I'm a princess, how can I bark like a dog?"
Liu Lang said, "It's okay if you don't bark like a dog, but... you have to take off one piece of clothing."
"Ah?"
Cheng Qianhu hurriedly said, "How can that be? Liulang, don't joke around, okay?"
Liulang put on a stern face and said, "I'm serious. A bet must be accepted, right, Qianlong?"
Cheng Qianlong had drunk an extra cup of wine compared to Cheng Qianhu, and the drug was already taking effect. As soon as he heard that Pan Feng had to take off her clothes, his wolfish eyes immediately lit up. He said, "Of course, a bet must be accepted!"
Pan Feng snorted and said, "Take them off then, anyway, I'm already unbearably hot."
Pan Feng stood up, and with a nimble twist of her waist, she shook off the bright red wedding dress, revealing her body wearing only a fiery red silk bodice and a white silk underpants, exposing most of her thighs, which were as white as mutton fat jade.
Pan Feng's delicate skin and alluring figure, especially the pair of full breasts under the red bodice, almost made the eyes of Cheng Qianlong and his brother pop out.
Under Liu Lang's urging, Cheng Qianhu completed the dog crawl and bark exercises.
Looking at the delicate Pan Feng, Cheng Qianhu's mouth watered.
Liu Lang said, "Let's continue."
Miao Xueyan, not to be outdone, said, "I'll give you a challenge."
Liu Lang laughed, "Don't make it too difficult."
Miao Xueyan snorted, "I'll make it even harder for you! Two yellow storks sing in the green willows, finish the line!"
Liu Lang chuckled, "A line of white egrets flies up to the blue sky."
Cheng Qianlong was incredibly annoyed, saying, "How can it be so easy?"
Cheng Qianhu, intent on revenge, said, "A bet is a bet, sister-in-law, you can't cheat!"
Miao Xueyan said sweetly, "Losing is losing, what's the big deal? Anyway, I'm terribly hot, this is a good chance to cool off."
Saying this, Miao Xueyan took off her bright red wedding dress, revealing a pink and white lace silk blouse and white silk underpants underneath. Her smooth skin shimmered in the candlelight, arousing all the imagination.
Miao Xueyan glared at Cheng Qianhu, who was practically drooling, and plopped down in the chair next to Liu Lang. After all, it was the first time she had ever worn so little clothing in front of three grown men, and she felt incredibly embarrassed!
Before Cheng Qianlong could speak, Liu Lang began posing a question: "Qianlong, it's your turn! Listen carefully: On a dark and windy night, I suddenly encountered a ghost. Why did the ghost flee in terror?"
Cheng Qianlong stammered, unable to answer. Liu Lang scolded, "Because that ghost was a coward, you idiot! You're a coward too. I can only watch as I flirt with your woman."
At this moment, Liu Lang pulled Miao Xueyan into his arms, his hand slipping inside her silk blouse to caress her breasts, tightly grasping one smooth nipple in his hand, mocking, "You're not only a coward, but also a big turtle."
Cheng Qianlong could hardly believe what he was seeing. He never dreamed Liu Lang would have such courage, and he certainly never imagined Miao Xueyan wouldn't struggle, only a slight blush of shyness rising on her face.
At this moment, Cheng Qianhu was almost collapsing to the ground. Perhaps he was truly drunk and hadn't quite grasped the situation. His attention was drawn to Liu Lang's actions, his eyes, almost bulging from their sockets, fixed on Miao Xueyan's snow-white, smooth abdomen and the pair of porcelain-like breasts trembling in Liu Lang's hands beneath her blouse.
Miao Xueyan, seeing Cheng Qianhu's expression, couldn't help but laugh out loud. But she knew that tonight, she and Pan Feng were going to provoke Cheng Qianlong and Cheng Qianhu's lust as much as possible, letting them suffer in extreme desire until they died.
Although this somewhat lewd behavior was inconsistent with her identity as a swordswoman from Tianshan, Miao Xueyan was willing to disregard everything for revenge. Before meeting Liu Lang, she had even been prepared to sacrifice her body to gain Cheng Qianlong's trust; but now, sacrificing her body was completely unnecessary, so Miao Xueyan's expression was perfectly calm.
Cheng Qianlong couldn't take it anymore. He roared and lunged at Liu Lang, but before his fist could even touch Liu Lang's clothes, Miao Xueyan struck several pressure points on his chest.
Liu Lang glanced down at Cheng Qianhu, then kicked him in the chin, saying, "Damn it, you little turtle."
Pan Feng chuckled, grabbed Cheng Qianhu, and said, "Little turtle, congratulations. In a little while, you'll be a little turtle."
Pan Feng didn't know how to use pressure points, so Miao Xueyan stepped forward and struck Cheng Qianhu's pressure points as well.
Liu Lang clapped his hands and laughed, "Alright, you two little turtles, now it's my turn to put on a show for you."
Liu Lang brought over a stool, stripped the Cheng brothers naked, and placed them on the stool. Because they had taken aphrodisiacs, their genitals were swollen and painfully erect, making Miao Xueyan blush and dare not look. Pan Feng, however, grinned and used a silver pick to strike Cheng Qianhu's penis, saying, "You! You really are a little turtle. What can I say about you? Look at your rotten thing, it's so ugly." Miao Xueyan could
n't help but cover her mouth and chuckle.
At this moment, Cheng Qianlong and Cheng Qianhu couldn't even utter a word, and could only watch as Liu Lang, with one arm in each hand, helped Pan Feng and Miao Xueyan sit down.
Liu Lang picked up a wine pot and poured a cup for each of Miao Xueyan and Pan Feng, saying, "My two brides, you should also try the taste of the finest wine in the world."
Pan Feng drank first, and Miao Xueyan hesitated for a moment before, at Liu Lang's urging, also drinking a small cup.
Just then, the first watch gong sounded outside. Liu Lang said, "We need to hurry! We have to move by the third watch."
With that, Liu Lang offered Pan Feng another cup of wine.
A moment later, as the wine went down her throat, Pan Feng felt as if she were surrounded by clouds and embraced by a sea of flowers, her whole body floating. Gradually, a heat rose from her dantian, then surged through her limbs, making her heart pound. Her mind was filled with lingering, intoxicating thoughts. Her stomach felt warm as a furnace, her whole body burning. Her eyes shone with a seductive light, and a delicate blush rose on her face. She felt restless, and an itchy sensation between her legs caused her great discomfort. She couldn't help but let
out a soft "Ah!"
Hearing Pan Feng cry out, Miao Xueyan immediately asked, "What's wrong?"
Turning her head, Miao Xueyan saw Pan Feng's face flushed crimson, her ears glowing like burning charcoal, beads of sweat on her forehead, one hand on Liu Lang's shoulder, the other seemingly rubbing her legs as if unable to resist an itch, panting heavily, her body writhing like a snake.
Miao Xueyan cried out, "Feng'er, what's wrong with you?"
Liu Lang laughed, "Yanzi, Feng'er's in heat! There's an aphrodisiac in this wine, didn't you feel it?"
Miao Xueyan's eyes widened in surprise, "You...you're making us drink wine with aphrodisiacs?"
Liu Lang said, "Yes! This is imperial wine presented to the Emperor by Dali; commoners can't get their hands on it. Yanzi, what's wrong with you?"
"It's so strange...I...I feel like...like I'm on fire all over."
As she spoke, Miao Xueyan couldn't help but writhe, letting out a soft "Ah!" before leaning against Liu Lang.
Liu Lang hugged Miao Xueyan and said, "Those two turtles drank even more than you two. Do you think they can stand seeing us all dressed up like this?"
Miao Xueyan was both amused and annoyed, and whispered in Liu Lang's ear, "You're so naughty! But I wouldn't dare let them see!"
Liu Lang whispered, "They're about to become dead, what's there to be ashamed of?"
Saying that, Liu Lang pulled Pan Feng and Miao Xueyan to sit down by the bed. Seeing the naked Cheng Qianlong brothers on the bench, Pan Feng and Miao Xueyan immediately blushed.
Liu Lang said, "You two turtles are really lucky! You both found such beautiful wives. It's a pity! On your wedding night, you've both drunk so much that you can't consummate the marriage. But it's okay, I'm very good at this. I'll take care of it for you in a bit."
Cheng Qianlong and Cheng Qianhu were so angry that their faces turned blue, and they stammered, their facial muscles almost distorted.
Liu Lang pulled two thin cowhide ropes from his pocket and handed them to Miao Xueyan and Pan Feng, saying, "Go, go and tie their 'things' up with these ropes. Remember to tie them tight so they don't ejaculate from pleasure."
Miao Xueyan said shyly, "Liu Lang, how can you make us do this? I... I don't want to!"
Liu Lang said, "Then I'll trouble Feng'er to do it. But if you're not going to do this, then stay here and get intimate with me for a while, and make those two big and small turtles angry."
Pan Feng didn't mind; on the contrary, she found it amusing. So she took the cowhide ropes and went to tie up the penises of the Cheng Qianlong brothers. Liu Lang then hugged Miao Xueyan, making her face the Cheng Qianlong brothers, and began to caress her entire body.
Liu Lang's hot hands caressed Miao Xueyan's breasts through her clothes, while Miao Xueyan's arms wrapped around Liu Lang's neck, offering her delicate tongue. Her skin flushed slightly, and her high breasts changed shape under Liu Lang's caresses.
Liu Lang kissed Miao Xueyan's jade-like back, his hands gripping her white silk panties, gently pulling them down, then pressing his lips to her snow-white buttocks.
Miao Xueyan covered her lower abdomen, which was almost exposed, but felt an extremely pleasurable sensation. She sneered at Cheng Qianlong, "You really are a coward! Look at your wife... right now, being wantonly played with, but you can't stop it. You really make women despise you!"
Cheng Qianlong, whose face had just been bound by Pan Feng with cowhide rope, was flushed red like a pig's liver. Seeing Miao Xueyan's alluring and seductive demeanor, and recalling the elegant and dignified Miao Xueyan who usually stood before him, he felt like a completely different person, almost making him vomit blood.
Pan Feng kicked Cheng Qianhu hard, saying, "Little turtle, you better sit still, or I'll tie you up to death."
With that, Pan Feng picked up the cowhide rope and tightly bound Cheng Qianhu's penis more than a dozen times, then tied it up tightly again.
The pain was so intense that Cheng Qianhu screamed hoarsely like a pig being slaughtered.
At this moment, Pan Feng clapped her hands and sat down next to Liu Lang, the drug already taking effect in her system.
As Liu Lang lowered the hibiscus-colored gauze curtain, Pan Feng took off her fiery red bodice, pressing her full breasts against Liu Lang's body, and said in a coquettish voice, "Liu Lang, I can't take it anymore, come quickly!"
Under the stimulation of the potent imported aphrodisiac, Miao Xueyan also lost control, letting out a soft moan, her hand loosening its grip, and her white silk panties fluttered to the ground.
Liu Lang, seeing this, broke out in a cold sweat, thinking: This American stuff is too powerful.
Hearing Miao Xueyan and Pan Feng's wanton words, Cheng Qianhu thought about how Liu Lang was about to possess his wife and Cheng Qianlong's wife…
Cheng Qianhu immediately vomited and fainted. Because his acupoints were sealed, his body couldn't move, so the three people inside the hibiscus-colored gauze curtain didn't notice.
Liu Lang pursed his lips and kissed Pan Feng and Miao Xueyan on the cheek, laughing, "Different fragrances, different smoothness, a moment of spring night is worth a thousand pieces of gold! I've been waiting for this day for so long, my hair has almost turned white, but thankfully these two little turtles have made our wish come true."
The candlelight flickered, and scattered on the ground were a red wedding dress, a floral silk skirt, a moon-white undergarment, snow-white socks, and bright red embroidered shoes.
Liu Lang held Miao Xueyan's body, while Pan Feng's smooth body pressed tightly against Liu Lang's back, her two firm, snow-white breasts pressing against Liu Lang's back and rubbing against him. One hand skillfully and shyly caressed Liu Lang's penis through his trousers, murmuring, "Husband! My lord! Liu Lang..."
Liu Lang sucked on Miao Xueyan's tongue, his palm sliding from her back to her jade buttocks, the touch as smooth as solidified cream.
Liu Lang could feel a fire burning in his lower abdomen, and his trousers slowly bulged.
Pan Feng's wet, hot tongue kissed Liu Lang's shoulder, her nimble hands slipping inside his trousers, gently grasping his fiery erection. Her fragrant tongue and jade-like hands caressed and licked his erection, sending waves of tingling pleasure through Liu Lang.
Liu Lang's blood surged, his heart itching unbearably. He reached out and undressed Miao Xueyan, leaving her completely naked. A blush appeared on her face, and her snow-white breasts stood tall and proud.
Miao Xueyan, overcome with shyness, her eyes glazed over, her lips slightly parted, and she murmured sweetly, "Liulang..."
Liulang reached out and grasped Miao Xueyan's two high, snowy peaks, their soft, delicate touch sending a shiver of pleasure through him. His right hand moved to her lower abdomen, his middle finger probing into her lush pubic hair, and he chuckled, "Yanzi, I love you to death!"
Pan Feng kissed her way down Liulang's back, then pulled down his trousers, revealing his magnificent erection between his legs. Pan Feng grasped the erection, pressed it against Miao Xueyan's thigh, and slid it up and down.
"Hehe, sister-in-law, can you still take it?"
Liulang hummed comfortably, opening his mouth to take Miao Xueyan's full breasts into his mouth, his tongue licking the nipples.
Miao Xueyan's arms wrapped around Liulang's neck, her body twisting and turning, trying to evade his tongue and lips, her breath as sweet as orchids and musk.
To enhance the effect, Liu Lang instructed Miao Xueyan to strike extremely lewd poses.
Miao Xueyan then lay shyly on the bed, peeking her head out from under the brocade curtains, deliberately letting the Cheng brothers see her about to be violated. Seeing Cheng Qianlong moaning and whimpering, Miao Xueyan gave him a disdainful look and deliberately said, "Sixth Brother, this is my first time! Don't be too rough!"
Sixth Brother proudly thrust his spear in and exclaimed, "Damn! Cheng Qianlong, your bride is so tight! She's even bleeding!"
Miao Xueyan snorted, her eyes filled with seductive allure. Looking at Cheng Qianlong's almost unbearable pain, she said sweetly, "Sixth Brother, you must be forceful! Make that useless big turtle furious! He's such a waste. On our wedding night, he just watched his bride being taken by someone else. He's perfect turtle material."
Miao Xueyan's body trembled slightly, her eyebrows furrowed, her long eyelashes fluttered, and her full breasts changed shape in Sixth Brother's hands. Her body gradually melted into a pool of spring water and slumped into Sixth Brother's arms.
Candlelight filtered through the hibiscus-colored gauze curtains, illuminating Miao Xueyan's legs. Her smooth, white skin was as delicate as ivory, making Liu Lang's heart pound.
At this moment, Pan Feng opened her two snow-white arms and embraced Liu Lang's waist from the side, burying her head in his chest, saying, "Husband, the big turtle and the little turtle are watching us."
Miao Xueyan's flat abdomen was as smooth as a mirror, her rounded buttocks and skin as translucent as jade. She arched her back slightly, her snow-white body pressed tightly against the gauze curtains, outlining a beautiful arc in those two pairs of hungry eyes.
Cheng Qianlong made a whimpering sound...
Cheng Qianhu's saliva dripped out...
Liu Lang held Miao Xueyan's tender buttocks and began to work, while Miao Xueyan slightly opened her eyes, sweat beading on her forehead.
Suddenly, Miao Xueyan cried out, "Oh no, Liu Lang, the little turtle has fainted!"
Liu Lang, who was in the middle of a passionate encounter, said, "Don't worry about him, let him sleep for a while. We'll make him play the turtle again later."
After his lovemaking with Miao Xueyan, Liu Lang got together with Pan Fenghuan.
Just then, the third watch gong was about to sound. Liu Lang lazily pushed Pan Feng away, lifted the hibiscus-scented curtain, and poked his head out, saying, "Big and small turtles, your bride is serving me so well."
Seeing Cheng Qianlong glaring at him, but Cheng Qianhu remaining motionless, Liu Lang quickly put on his clothes, went forward, and pushed Cheng Qianhu, saying, "Little turtle, don't pretend to be asleep."
He saw Cheng Qianhu's head tilt to one side, his face already a deep purple. Liu Lang then touched his nose and found he wasn't breathing, cursing, "This little turtle, we really killed him!"
Miao Xueyan, seeing this, straightened her clothes as she came over to check. Seeing that Cheng Qianhu was indeed dead, she thought: Serves you right, you little turtle, you brought this on yourself. Who told you to peek at me, and now… Miao Xueyan
took out two sets of tight-fitting clothes and two precious… After Jian and Pan Feng put on their tight-fitting clothes, Jian asked, "Sixth Brother, this little turtle is dead. What should we do?"
Sixth Brother took out a snakeskin bag he had prepared beforehand and put Cheng Qianlong and Cheng Qianhu inside, saying, "Get them out of here! At midnight, we'll send the signal immediately. My men are probably already waiting at the back gate of Cheng Shijie's residence."
Miao Xueyan said, "Once the Shangling Opera Troupe hears the signal, Master Feng will take action. Let's hope Heaven blesses him and he succeeds."
Sixth Brother said, "As soon as the signal sounds, we'll rush to the back gate and then head straight for the south gate!"
Miao Xueyan was still somewhat worried and asked, "What if Master Feng and his men fail in their assassination attempt?"
Sixth Brother said, "If Master Feng fails, it's a sacrifice for righteousness. We will all remember him and avenge him. After all, I already have evidence of Cheng Shijie's rebellion."
Miao Xueyan nodded solemnly.
The three of them waited quietly for the midnight gong to sound.
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
The sound of clappers signaling the approaching midnight rang out.
Cheng Shijie had been attending operas past midnight for the past few days, and this particular performance was by the Shangling Opera Troupe. Troupe Leader Feng was already prepared; he and three trusted confidants had concealed explosives in their costumes, waiting for the opportune moment to pounce on Cheng Shijie and fight him to the death.
After the three clappers sounded, Troupe Leader Feng saw a signal flare light up in the backyard of Cheng Shijie's mansion and gave his three disciples a wink.
Cheng Shijie also heard the noise. At that moment, Master Wen ran over and said, "My lord, we've spotted many suspicious people on the street."
Cheng Shijie squinted and said, "No need to rush. I've already ordered all four city gates closed. Today, we'll trap them like turtles in a jar."
On the stage, Troupe Leader Feng, seeing his opportunity, gave his disciples a wink, and they grabbed weapons from the nearby weapons rack and rushed off the stage.
Cheng Shijie hadn't expected the assassin to be infiltrated into the opera troupe. While he was still in shock, his bodyguards rushed forward. However, Feng Gang's disciples were all tough men, knowing their own lack of skill. To buy time for their master, they didn't even exchange a single blow; as soon as they reached the guards, they detonated the explosives on their bodies.
Seeing his disciples and Cheng Shijie's bodyguards instantly blown to pieces, Feng Gang shouted, "You dog! Prepare to die!"
Cheng Shijie sneered, his palms flashing as he met the attack. He then used the "Hundred Wolves Towards the Cave" palm technique, summoning a large pack of wolves that pounced on Feng Gang.
Feng Gang roared, hurling a golden ring with his left hand. The ring whistled through the air as it struck Cheng Shijie. His right hand unleashed a flurry of blades, cold and menacing like snowflakes falling in a dead of winter. Countless shimmering silver blades rained down, their chill penetrating to the bone and their sharpness piercing to the heart and lungs. The sheer power and ferocity of his blade technique was one of Feng Gang's signature moves—the Flying Snow Whirlwind Blade.
At that moment, countless wolf heads were severed by the blade's flashes. Feng Gang used his full power in every strike, and this move, "Drunken Slaying of Wolves," was the essence of the Flying Snow Whirlwind Blade. Under the barrage of blades, layer upon layer of dense blade flowers enveloped Cheng Shijie like a blizzard.
While Cheng Shijie cautiously defended himself with his Seven Star Armor, he thought: "How can an actor be so powerful?"
At this moment, Feng Gang unleashed his Snowflake Whirlwind Blade, its blades suddenly expanding and contracting. He used the blade to break the staff, determined to close the distance to Cheng Shijie. Cheng Shijie, having just witnessed the tragic human bomb attack by the opera troupe's disciples, instinctively tried to dodge.
Master Wen, a peerless master, could not stand idly by at Cheng Shijie's demise. His throwing knife skills were unparalleled; seeing Feng Gang closing in, he immediately activated his Kui Luo technique, wielding a gleaming throwing knife in each hand. The knives whistled towards Feng Gang, who ignored them, focusing solely on closing the distance to Cheng Shijie.
Then, Master Wen's throwing knife severed Feng Gang's left arm, spraying blood everywhere, covering Cheng Shijie in blood.
Even after losing an arm, Feng Gang's offensive continued unabated. His eyes were bloodshot, and his entire body was covered in blood. He glared fiercely at Cheng Shijie and shouted, "Traitor! Come and do as I command!"
Feng Gang's expression was extremely terrifying, like a wild beast about to devour someone. Then, with a loud "BOOM!",
Feng Gang, whose body was covered in explosives, exploded next to Cheng Shijie.
Master Wen was immediately terrified and cried out, "Lord Marquis, be careful!"
After a while, Cheng Shijie scrambled to his feet, angrily cursing, "Luckily, my Seven Star Armor is powerful, otherwise I would have been blown to pieces! Men, arrest all the opera troupes! And immediately seal off the four city gates and do everything in your power to apprehend the rebels!"
Liu Lang carried the Cheng brothers, along with Miao Xueyan and Pan Feng, straight to the back gate. On the way, they heard a series of explosions and silently prayed that Master Feng would be able to kill Cheng Shijie. However, when they saw the Marquis's guards methodically setting up a trap, the three immediately realized that Master Ma had definitely failed.
Liu Lang said, "We can't delay any longer. If we wait too long, they'll find out we were behind this, and then it'll be hard to leave."
Pan Feng and her companion quickened their pace. Ahead lay the back wall of the Marquis's residence, where a row of gleaming armored guards blocked their path, shouting, "Who goes there? Halt!"
Liu Lang cursed, "I'm the Imperial Envoy! The assassins have escaped! Chase them after them!"
With that, Liu Lang, carrying the snakeskin bag containing Cheng Qianlong and his brother, charged forward. Before the guards could react, Liu Lang had already leaped onto the wall.
Pan Feng cried anxiously, "Liu Lang! Wait for me! I can't get up there!"
Liu Lang cursed inwardly, "You stupid woman, you're causing me trouble now."
Just as Liu Lang was about to go down to help Pan Feng, Miao Xueyan had already lifted Pan Feng up and leaped over.
The guards shouted, "Isn't that the princess and the eldest young mistress? No, something's wrong! The princess and the eldest young mistress have escaped!"
At this, the guards panicked. Seeing this, Liu Lang quickly pulled Pan Feng and the other woman away.
However, as they left the Marquis's residence, they encountered a large patrol. Liu Lang exclaimed, "Damn it, we can't hide anymore! Let's go on a killing spree!"
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of episode 15 of *Rampaging Through the World*: [Note]: The online version is titled *The Journey of a Noble Family* . Liu Lang, using Cheng Shijie's two sons as hostages, led everyone to escape Taiyuan Prefecture. With the arrival of reinforcements from the Ren Tang Society, they successfully retreated to Santai Pass. However, they were now out of food, causing Liu Lang considerable distress. He didn't know what to do… Cheng Shijie led a large army to the city walls. To escape, Liu Lang and Murong Feixue went to Woniu Pass and, with the help of Zhang Huiru and Lan Liu, killed Qin Dongyang, successfully capturing Woniu Pass! In the first chapter, Liu Lang, wielding the snakeskin bag containing the Cheng brothers, used them as weapons to smash the soldiers surrounding them. Miao Xueyan and Pan Feng, on the other hand, wielded their swords to cover their retreat. The three fought desperately, watching soldiers fall one by one, but they could not break through the enemy lines. Just as Liu Lang was getting anxious, he suddenly heard someone shout, "Liu Lang, don't be afraid, we're here to save you!" The Bai Yunfei sisters led a large force rushing over, scattering the soldiers. Bai Yunfei then came to Liu Lang and handed him and his companions three prepared horses, saying, "Liu Lang, Zhang Guangbei and Lord Li Tongshun are already waiting for us at the South Gate! Sister-in-law, Zi Ruo'er, Zhang Huiqing, and several Tianshan Sword Masters are leading a hundred elite soldiers to the prison to rescue General Tie and his daughter. We've agreed to meet them at the South Gate." Liu Lang said, "Excellent! Without further ado, everyone, let's rush to the South Gate!" Liu Lang led the group along the main street behind the Marquis's residence to West Gate Street, where they saw over three hundred disciples of the Wanma Hall, led by Hall Master Ma, engaged in a fierce battle with Cheng Shijie's forces. Their mission was to keep West Gate Street clear. Although Master Ma had not received Miao Xueyan's message, he still kept his promise. Upon seeing the signal from the Marquis's residence, he led the disciples of Wanma Hall to intercept the soldiers heading to the Marquis's residence in Taiyuan. They then saw Zhang Huiqing and several Tianshan swordsmen fighting with Cheng Shijie's pursuers. After exchanging greetings, the two sides joined forces to attack! At this time, Liu Lang and the others joined Master Ma and Zhang Huiqing, and then charged towards the South Gate. On the way, they unexpectedly encountered Murong Feixue and her group, who had just fought their way out of the prison. Liu Lang was overjoyed and said to Zi Ruo'er, "I have obtained evidence of Cheng Shijie's rebellion. Now, let's fight our way out of Taiyuan and then come back to punish Cheng Shijie after we have regrouped!" Upon hearing this, everyone fought their way to the South Gate, where they saw Zhang Guangbei and Li Tongshun negotiating with the general guarding the gate. It turned out that the South Gate was already closed. Although Zhang Guangbei and Li Tongshun repeatedly stated that they were imperial envoys, the general guarding the gate refused to open it, saying that he had to see the Marquis of Taiyuan's command token. Liu Lang cursed, "You bastards! I am an imperial envoy, sent to Shanxi by the Emperor. I have urgent business to attend to. Why don't you open the city gates immediately?" The general guarding the city replied, "Your Excellency, please forgive me. I am under orders from the Marquis of Taiyuan to guard the south gate. Without the Marquis of Taiyuan's command token, I cannot open the gates." Liu Lang turned around and saw that Cheng Shijie's troops were about to catch up, while Murong Feixue, Zi Ruo'er, and the others were fighting desperately. However, there were too many pursuers, and they probably couldn't hold out for long. But if they rushed in rashly and failed to capture the city gates in a short time, the problem would be serious! Liu Lang guessed that Cheng Shijie had already discovered that his two sons and daughters-in-law were missing and were likely on their way. Just as Liu Lang was getting anxious, a woman rode up on a peach-colored horse. She took out an item from her waist and shouted, "General Yun, this is the Marquis's command token. Open the city gate immediately!" Liu Lang saw that the woman was Su Ji. He was both grateful and ashamed. He thought of how he had left without saying goodbye, clearly betraying Su Ji's sincerity. He said, "Su Ji, you..." Su Ji smiled sadly and said, "If you're going to do something good, do it to the end! My lord, once the city gate is open, you should leave quickly!" After Liu Lang directed everyone out of the city, he turned to Su Ji and said, "Let's go together!" Su Ji shook her head and said, "I still have some things to settle with Cheng Shijie. You go first, and I will follow later." Liu Lang was worried about Su Ji, so he handed the bag containing Cheng Qianlong and his brother to Miao Xueyan. Then, he took his sword and stayed behind with Murong Feixue to cover their retreat, while Bai Yunfei led everyone to retreat towards Longmen Mountain. When Cheng Shijie led his troops to the city gate, he saw Liu Lang, Su Ji, and Murong Feixue. He angrily said, "You brat, what have I ever done to wrong you that you would betray me by seducing Su Ji?" Liu Lang said, "Cheng Shijie, I came to Shanxi by order of the Emperor to investigate you. Now the evidence is in my hands. What else do you have to say? Come with me to Waqiao Pass and confess your crimes before the Emperor!" Cheng Shijie spat and said, "Aren't my two sons in your hands?" Liu Lang snorted and said, "They know their sins are grave and are willing to come with me to the Emperor to plead guilty."

Cheng Shijie, enraged, shouted, "Bastard! Su Ji, how dare you betray me!"
Su Ji replied coldly, "My lord, you have shown me great favor, and I am deeply grateful, unable to repay you."
Cheng Shijie said, "Is this how you repay me?"
With that, Cheng Shijie waved his hand and shouted, "Archers!"
Liu Lang hurriedly said, "Su Ji, be careful! Come with me!"
Su Ji did not dodge the arrows aimed at her. After being hit by an arrow, her expression was extremely sorrowful. She spat out a mouthful of blood and said to Cheng Shijie, "My lord, I have not betrayed my feelings for you. I entrust my life to you... but I hate you!"
After saying this, Su Ji collapsed on her horse.
Liu Lang was immediately shocked and was about to rush forward to save Su Ji.
Murong Feixue stopped Liu Lang, saying, "Liu Lang, you must calm down! This young lady is determined to die. What good will it do if you save her?"
Liu Lang regretted not trusting Su Ji; otherwise, she wouldn't have chosen death to prove her loyalty. He thought: "Perhaps in her dying moments, her heart must be filled with resentment towards all men in the world. Alas! Su Ji, I had no choice!"
Liu Lang sighed, and together with Murong Feixue, they used the Beacon Fire and Thunder Formation to block the incoming arrows. He then leaped to embrace Su Ji, returned to his horse, and retreated.
The two fought and fled, and after about thirty miles, they saw their troops ahead. Since they were still some distance from Longmen Mountain, Zi Ruo'er, Bai Yunfei, Bai Xuefei, Miao Xueyan, Zhang Huiqing, and several Tianshan Sword Masters stayed behind to cover their retreat, while Ma Tangzhu led everyone towards Longmen Mountain.
However, halfway there, Liu Lang and his group engaged in a chaotic battle with Cheng Shijie's troops. Because Liu Lang only knew the Wind, Fire, Thunder and Lightning Technique, although its power was great, its area of effect was too small, forcing him to fight one at a time. Fortunately, Murong Feixue and the others were highly skilled swordsmen, so they fought and retreated, successfully escaping to Longmen Mountain.
Cheng Shijie was furious upon seeing this and was about to rush forward to lead the charge.
At this moment, Wen Tianshi and Han Rang came to Cheng Shijie's side. Wen Tianshi said, "My lord, it seems that the imperial envoy has been preparing to retreat for a long time, and judging from their retreat direction, they should be heading towards Ba County. We should pursue them from behind. When we reach Ba County, I believe General Yue Sheng will definitely lead troops to intercept them. At that time, we can attack from both sides and surely capture them successfully."
Cheng Shijie said, "But my two sons are in their hands."
Wen Tianshi said, "Once our army forms an encirclement, I will join forces with you to rescue them. If we attack rashly now, it may not be conducive to rescuing them." Upon hearing this
, Cheng Shijie had no choice but to agree to Wen Tianshi's suggestion and urged his troops to approach Liu Lang and the others.
Seeing that Cheng Shijie's pursuers numbered over ten thousand, while he only had a thousand men, Liu Lang realized it was unlikely he could repel Cheng Shijie. Furthermore, the eunuchs and palace maids in his ranks slowed their retreat, allowing Cheng Shijie's pursuers to successfully ambush him several times, inflicting thirty to forty percent casualties on Liu Lang's forces.
Realizing this was unsustainable, Liu Lang suddenly remembered the Cheng Qianlong brothers and immediately asked Miao Xueyan to bring the snakeskin bag containing them. When the Cheng Qianlong brothers were emptied from the bag, Liu Lang was shocked. Originally, only Cheng Qianhu had died, but now even Cheng Qianlong was dead, with a bloody hole in his head and covered in blood—likely caused by Liu Lang using the brothers as weapons while fleeing towards the city gate.
Seeing the Cheng Qianlong brothers dead, Miao Xueyan was overjoyed.
At this moment, taking advantage of the darkness, Liu Lang grabbed Cheng Qianlong and had Miao Xueyan grab Cheng Qianhu. Liu Lang then held his sword to Cheng Qianlong's neck and shouted to the pursuers, "Listen up! Cheng Qianlong is in my hands now! I order you to stop attacking immediately, or I'll cut off his head!"
Liu Lang's tactic worked. Cheng Shijie's men immediately ceased their attack, allowing Murong Feixue, who was covering the rear, to catch her breath and lead the others to catch up with Liu Lang. Suddenly, someone shouted, "Not good!"
Two disciples of Tianshan Yujian appeared to have been struck by a sharp weapon, collapsing to the ground, blood still flowing from their chests.
At that moment, a dark figure slid along the ground with lightning speed to Liu Lang's side, attempting to snatch Cheng Qianlong from his grasp.
Liu Lang was instantly enraged and unleashed a Wind, Fire, Thunder Technique, but the dark figure dodged with a whoosh and then unleashed more than a dozen lightning-fast blades.
Liu Lang had never seen anyone throw such a realistic throwing knife with bare hands. He was almost ambushed, but luckily he grabbed Cheng Qianlong to block it. Several "thud! thud!"
sounds rang out as the throwing knife pierced through Cheng Qianlong's body, leaving only bloody holes, not the blade itself. It turned out the throwing knife was formed from true qi.
Liu Lang cursed, "You ignored me! Trying to save someone?"
With that, Liu Lang's sword fell, and Cheng Qianlong's head rolled to the ground.
Seeing this, Fu Chengshijie cried out, nearly fainting. Even Wen Tianshi hadn't expected Liu Lang to actually kill Cheng Qianlong.
Murong Feixue shouted, "Give me your life!"
Murong Feixue thrust out her sword, and a beam of light burst forth like a comet piercing the sun, a golden crow landing, countless sword lights illuminating Wen Tianshi's face. This sword light seemed to come from endless darkness, powerful and dazzling, like heavenly warriors descending, inspiring awe.
Zi Ruoer followed closely behind Murong Feixue, sword in hand, charging straight at Wen Tianshi.
Seeing this, Wen Tianshi's two disciples rushed forward with their swords and spears to assist, but before they could even react, the sword light unleashed by Murong Feixue suddenly exploded, like a cold star shattering in fury, a celestial river raining down, frantically attacking the two men. It carried immense sword energy, and wherever it went, nothing was spared; it nearly shredded everything within a five-zhang radius into dust. Wen Tianshi's two disciples were instantly struck by multiple swords, both falling into pools of blood.
Wen Tianshi felt the dazzling, unstoppable sword light, and his two disciples, before they could even make a move, were attacked by a thousand blades. Blood splattered, bones shattered, flesh torn apart, turning them into ghosts under Murong Feixue's sword. Enraged, he unleashed two throwing knives.
As Murong Feixue blocked the flying knife attack with her three-foot-long Green Peak Sword, she suddenly heard a voice from mid-air: "Give me back my son's life!"
It was Cheng Shijie, who pounced like a roc soaring through the air.
Liu Lang said, "You dog, well done! Take this!"
With that, Liu Lang unleashed the Wind, Fire, and Thunder Technique on Cheng Shijie, making Cheng Shijie dare not underestimate him. While using his Seven Star Armor to defend himself, he gritted his teeth inwardly and thought: This little bastard not only killed my son, but also played me like a puppet. I even gave him the woman I loved most! Alas! I was wise all my life, but foolish for a moment. Today, I will definitely take his life!
However, when Cheng Shijie fought Liu Lang, he realized that although Liu Lang was young, his internal strength was unfathomable. If he wanted to compete with him in internal strength, he probably wouldn't be a match. But Cheng Shijie also discovered that although Liu Lang's internal strength was profound, he seemed to only know the Wind, Fire, Thunder Technique and didn't know how to use a sword at all. He only occasionally used it to intimidate opponents, far inferior to Murong Feixue's exquisite swordsmanship. Therefore, Cheng Shijie immediately felt relieved. While sparring with Liu Lang, he thought about how to capture Liu Lang to exchange for Cheng Qianhu.
Seeing that Cheng Shijie and Wen Tianshi couldn't gain the upper hand, Han Rang, fortunately, the cavalry from Taiyuan Prefecture arrived and ordered them to charge.
Murong Feixue thought: "If those cavalry charge up, we will definitely be scattered. If that happens, we might be wiped out before we even reach Longmen Mountain!" Thinking of this, Murong Feixue said, "Liulang! You quickly lead everyone to retreat, I'll cover the rear."
Upon hearing this, Liulang knew that Murong Feixue was about to use "Heavenly Lightning Net" and said, "Okay! Sister-in-law, be careful!"
With that, Liulang used the Wind, Fire and Thunder Technique on Cheng Shijie and took the opportunity to escape.
At this moment, the cavalry charged forward. Seeing this, Murong Feixue first used her flying swords to force back Wen Tianshi, then sublimated her eight primordial spirits. Immediately, a ghostly blue lightning bolt emerged from her palm. The terrifying blue light quickly burned, forming a dark blue net that spread towards the charging cavalry. The blue flames scorched them, making it hard to breathe. The warhorses even cried out in mid-air before falling to the ground.
A thunderclap resounded from within the "Heavenly Lightning Net," and the cavalrymen were shaken so badly that their internal organs felt like they were being churned. Their meridians reversed, their blood flowed backward, and their vision was completely obscured by darkness. Then, they seemed to see thousands upon thousands of white bones, their empty eyes crawling with maggots. Then, a bright blue flame burned their bodies, turning them into thick smoke. After that, the sky was filled with lightning that tore through the heavens. There was no way to escape, and they all clutched their heads, howling like ghosts.
While channeling his inner energy to defend against the attacks, Cheng Shijie shouted, "There are actually experts from the Divine Realm! Everyone, don't panic, don't be frightened by illusions!"
Although Murong Feixue's power was insufficient, and her Heavenly Lightning Net was not enough to kill anyone, it was enough to shock Cheng Shijie's men, causing their formation to fall into chaos.
Seeing this, Murong Feixue seized the opportunity to catch up with Liu Lang, and everyone took turns providing cover. The vanguard finally entered Longmen Mountain.
When Liu Lang arrived at the mountain pass, Ren Tanghui stepped forward and said, "General Liu, I have been waiting for a long time. You can proceed with confidence. I will hold off Cheng Shijie's pursuers."
Liu Lang said, "Alright! Then I will trouble General Ren!"

04-18
Chapter Two: Retreat to Santai Pass

At this moment, Ren Tanghui waved his command flag, and countless archers appeared on both sides of the mountainside, each holding a powerful bow, ready to fight the enemy.

Cheng Shijie had struggled to reorganize his troops, and upon seeing Liu Lang and his men enter the valley, he shouted, "Chase them!"

With that, Cheng Shijie led his soldiers in pursuit, but just as they reached the valley entrance, they heard a clapper sound, followed by a volley of arrows. Cheng Shijie's men suffered heavy casualties, forcing him to retreat.

At this time, Cheng Shijie deployed archers to engage the Ren Tang Society's forces in a fierce battle. This archery contest lasted for nearly two incense sticks' time. Seeing their heavy losses and nearing the end of their arrows, and believing that Liu Lang and his men were close to reaching Ba County, the Ren Tang Society ordered a retreat.

Liu Lang led his main force out of the encirclement. When they reached the city gates of Ba County, they found Yue Sheng and Zhou Quan leading troops to greet him. After the Ren Tang Society's troops entered the city, Yue Sheng ordered the gates closed and commanded his men to carry longbows to prevent Cheng Shijie from attacking the city.

Although Ba County was under Cheng Shijie's jurisdiction, Yue Sheng's men were all loyal to him, and the soldiers obeyed his orders, so Yue Sheng was at ease. However, Ba County was just a small place, and it would be difficult to hold it.

At this time, Yue Sheng spoke his mind, saying, "Ba County only has less than 10,000 troops. If Cheng Shijie mobilizes his army to besiege the city, Ba County will be easily defeated. Therefore, I would like to ask General Liu to think of a solution."

Liu Lang thought Yue Sheng's words made sense and began to discuss with everyone.

Ren Tanghui said, "Why don't we abandon Ba County and retreat to Santai Pass before Cheng Shijie's army arrives!"

Liu Lang said, "What do you all think? If it's feasible, we'll begin the retreat."

Murong Feixue said, "I agree with General Ren Tanghui's opinion. Cheng Shijie hasn't mobilized his army in Taiyuan yet, but once he discovers that the people of Ba County have betrayed him, he will definitely be furious and immediately mobilize his army. At that time, it will be difficult for us to leave!"

Yue Sheng said, "If General Liu agrees with General Ren's suggestion..." "Then let's start arranging the retreat. We have 10,000 men, while Cheng Shijie's pursuers only have 10,000. We'll fight him at Ba County City, and I'll make the arrangements. Those who want to retreat should set off immediately."

Liu Lang thought for a moment and agreed with Yue Sheng's idea. Then he went to check on Su Ji's injuries and found that the arrow had hit Su Ji squarely in the chest. After the arrow was removed, Su Ji had lost too much blood. If it weren't for Bai Yunfei using the Eight Gates Life-Sustaining Technique to protect her heart, she would probably have died long ago. But she was still unconscious.

Bai Yunfei said, "Liu Lang, if we're going to leave, I'm afraid we can't take this girl with us. She's lost too much blood, and if we rush to Santai Pass without stopping, she might die on the way."

Liu Lang said sadly, "It's all my fault for not trusting her at the time. I didn't tell her our plan, and I didn't intend to take her with me. Now we can't just leave her behind!"

At this moment, Su Ji woke up. Hearing Liu Lang's words, her nose tingled, and tears immediately fell. Her lips trembled, but she couldn't speak.

Seeing Su Ji awaken, Liu Lang quickly helped her up, saying, "Su Ji, it's all my fault..."

Su Ji shook her head, saying, "You were thinking of the bigger picture, I don't blame you, I only hate Cheng Shijie!"

Liu Lang sighed and gave the order, "Hold Ba County firmly and fight Cheng Shijie to the death!"

Yue Sheng said, "General Liu, this is very dangerous! Ba County is a small place, I'm afraid it will soon be breached by Cheng Shijie's troops."

Su Ji held Liu Lang's hand, saying, "General, don't let me drag everyone down with you, that will only make me look down on you."

Kuang Liu Lang held Su Ji's hand with great difficulty, his eyes brimming with tears, but he didn't let them fall easily.

Master Ma said, "Your Excellency, Cheng Shijie and Wanmatang have an irreconcilable feud, and the Triad's Thunderbolt Hall and Salt Gang were all arranged by him to deceive us. In this assassination attempt, Wanmatang suffered heavy casualties. Please allow us to stay and assist General Yue Sheng in fighting Cheng Shijie! We are also responsible for the safety of Miss Su Ji. I will move her and the seriously injured Tie Wanming and his daughter to a safe place."

Liu Lang nodded and said, "Master Ma, then I will trouble you."

At this moment, Bai Yunfei took out three Six Gods Life-Sustaining Pills and asked Master Ma to give Su Ji one every four hours.

After Master Ma led several wounded men away, Liu Lang waved his hand and said, "Evacuate Ba County!"

Liu Lang and the others left from the south gate and headed directly for Santai Pass, while Yue Sheng also sent Zhou Quan with two thousand elite soldiers to escort them.

Not long after Liu Lang left, Cheng Shijie led his troops to attack the city. Yue Sheng immediately allowed Cheng Shijie's army into the city, and a fierce street battle ensued. Cheng Shijie finally won at dawn, while Yue Sheng led his remaining troops to flee to Santai Pass.

Cheng Shijie not only mobilized troops in Taiyuan but also transferred 100,000 troops from Luoyang. Although Cheng Shijie successfully occupied Ba County, scouts reported that Liu Lang had already reached Santai Pass.

Cheng Shijie was furious and immediately led a massive army of over 100,000 men to pursue him to Santai Pass. By this time, Yue Sheng and his forces had also entered Santai Pass. Cheng Shijie ordered his army to surround Santai Pass and begin the siege.

Fortunately, Liu Lang had already prepared for battle upon arriving at Santai Pass. Although the troops he brought from Ba County, combined with those at Santai Pass, numbered less than 20,000, the city walls of Santai Pass were high and thick, making it easy to defend and difficult to attack.

Cheng Shijie's army launched six attacks like madmen, finally ending the siege at dusk. The city walls were littered with corpses, and blood stained the ground.

Liu Lang ordered a headcount and learned that nearly three thousand men had been lost, including almost the entire Wanmatang army, which had been wiped out while covering Yue Sheng and his troops' retreat in Ba County; even the head of the Wanmatang had died at Cheng Shijie's hands. Therefore, Liu Lang set up a mourning hall at Santai Pass to personally pay tribute to the fallen heroes.

That night, Liu Lang and his men gathered to discuss strategies to repel the enemy, but due to the overwhelming strength of Cheng Shijie's forces, no one could devise a countermeasure. They ultimately decided to hold the city temporarily, hoping for reinforcements or for something to change the situation.

However, ten days passed, and Cheng Shijie not only did not retreat, but instead gathered more and more troops, completely surrounding Santai Pass. But another problem plagued Liu Lang: Santai Pass was out of food. Food supplies were already low, and with Meng Liang and Jiao Zan seeing their army's food supplies dwindling, they began requisitioning grain from the people, nearly depleting their supplies as well. One wealthy household, angered by Meng Liang's harsh tone during the requisition, burned down their granary, prompting Meng Liang to behead the wealthy household in a fit of rage.

Afterwards, although Liu Lang was furious, he couldn't be too harsh on Meng Liang and could only take it one step at a time. Liu Lang opened the granary, took out gold and silver treasures, and then bought grain from the people at high prices, managing to sustain them for six or seven days.

Eventually, Liu Lang could no longer buy grain, and they even went without food for three days. This made Liu Lang restless and anxious, so Bai Xuefei accompanied him on a walk.

Just then, Liu Lang and his companion saw wounded soldiers and refugees stripping bark from elm trees on the street ahead. Some were even fighting over it. They saw an eight or nine-year-old child whose bark had been snatched away. The child could only lie on the ground crying, "My grandma is about to starve to death, and you're still taking it from me!"

Bai Xuefei couldn't bear to see this and said, "Liu Lang, there are still a few flatbreads in the bundle. Give them to this child!"

With that, Bai Xuefei walked over to the child and handed him the flatbreads.

The child was overjoyed. He hadn't put on a shirt, so he stuffed the flatbreads into his crotch, cried, and kowtowed to Liu Lang and his companion. Then he got up and ran away as fast as he could. However, one of the flatbreads fell out of his tattered trouser leg and was seen by others. Four or five children rushed forward to share the flatbreads, shouting, "He still has some!"

As they spoke, the others chased after the child.

The child didn't look back, running forward desperately. But then another flatbread fell out. He turned to pick it up, but saw someone chasing after him. He quickly turned back and ran forward again, but tripped and fell to the ground.

The children who had caught up cheered loudly, pounced on the child, and pulled down his pants. When the children left, all the flatbreads were gone.

The child burst into tears and picked up a stone. Seeing this, the children who had stolen the flatbreads put their hands on their hips and said, "What are you going to do about it?"

The child threw the stone at the children who had stolen the flatbreads, crying, "Grandma! Grandma!"

Then, the child ran towards a thatched hut on the hillside.

Seeing this, Liu Lang sighed, "Xue Fei, look, that child didn't get any bread. Do we have any more? Let's share some with him." Bai Xue Fei sighed, "We don't have any left. That bread was given to you by my sister-in-law because she couldn't bear to eat it herself."

As she spoke, Bai Xue Fei looked at the thatched hut where the child had gone and said, "Liu Lang, let's go see the child's grandmother."

At this moment, a woman carrying a baby ran over and knelt in front of Liu Lang and Bai Xue Fei, pleading, "My child is starving. Can I have a piece of bread?"

Bai Xue Fei sighed, looked, and said, "Auntie, we don't have any bread left!"

Upon hearing this, the woman picked up a few crumbs that had fallen and stuffed them into the child's mouth without even blowing off the dirt.

Seeing this, Liu Lang's nose tingled, and he almost burst into tears. He said, "It's all because of that scoundrel Cheng Shijie."

The starving people surrounded Liu Lang, and an old woman in her fifties or sixties said, "Sir, all the men in my family have gone to war, and they died on the city walls while defending the city. Only these two poor children are left! A couple of days ago, we could still get some flatbread to eat, but now we have nothing. We heard that you are the Imperial Envoy, you must do us justice!"

Liu Lang said sadly, "Grandma, don't worry, the imperial army will be here soon. Cheng Shijie's men will be defeated sooner or later. Please bear with me, I will go find something to eat, and if I find it, I will share it with you immediately."

The old woman happily shed tears, knelt down with her child, and said, "Imperial Envoy, you are such a good person!"

Liu Lang shook his head with a bitter smile.

A twelve or thirteen-year-old child said, "My father and brother have both joined the army, and they haven't come back yet."

An old man said, "All four of my sons have joined the army! Folks! We are in dire straits now, we must hold on. Even if we have food, we must give it to the soldiers. Only then will Santai Pass have hope. If Cheng Shijie manages to break in, we're finished!"

Liu Lang and Bai Xuefei looked at each other and smiled bitterly. They said to the group of children who were scrambling for flatbread, "Nobody has anything to eat. If there is food later, we should share it. Don't fight over it, okay?"

The group of children blew their noses and said, "Sister, you're so pretty, how can you be so stupid! If we share it, won't we all starve to death?"

Bai Xuefei said angrily, "You... how could you say such a thing?"

Liu Lang sighed, "Xuefei, don't be angry with these children!"

With that, Liu Lang led Bai Xuefei up to the thatched hut on the hillside.

Inside the thatched hut, the child whose flatbread had been snatched cried out, "Grandma, they're here!"

At that moment, an old woman with white hair came out of the hut and said in a hoarse voice, "My benefactor, this old woman is not well enough to thank you by bowing!"

The old woman's eyesight seemed to be poor as well, and she was listening to Liu Lang and his companion's conversation with her head tilted to the side.

Liu Lang stepped forward to help the old woman up, saying, "Grandma, you haven't even had a single piece of bread. How can you call us your benefactors?"

The old woman replied, "A benefactor is one who has a heart

to bestow kindness! Xiao Lu, quickly pour your two benefactors a bowl of water." Xiao Lu responded and took out a broken earthenware pot, pouring out half a bowl of water. However, the water was murky like mud, so he could only laugh awkwardly and say, "I'm so sorry,

this is all we have left." Liu Lang sighed, "Are we just going to starve to death like this?" Xiao Lu said,

"Sometimes, Uncle Niu will bring us food."

Liu Lang asked, "Who is Uncle Niu?"

The old woman sighed and said, "Niu Zi was Xiao Lu's father's close friend. He's the guard of the Liang family compound behind the earthen hill."

Liu Lang asked, "How does he get food?"

The old woman said, "The Liang family is the biggest grain merchant in the city. Of course, they have grain at home."

Bai Xuefei said, "Weren't grain collected from every household?"

The old woman didn't speak, but just shook her head and sighed.

Seeing this, Liu Lang understood, so he pulled Bai Xuefei aside to say goodbye to the old woman. Once they were in a secluded spot, he kissed Bai Xuefei.

Bai Xuefei immediately blushed and said, "Liu Lang, what kind of time is this? Why are you doing this?"

Liu Lang laughed, "Food and sex are human nature! We haven't done that kind of thing in a while, Xuefei, let's find a place to be intimate for a while!"

Bai Xuefei said, "Where did you get this kind of interest? There's nothing to eat, and you still have this kind of thought. I really admire you."

Liu Lang said, "Didn't you hear what that old woman said? The Liang family definitely has food, so let's start with them, otherwise the whole city will starve!"

Bai Xuefei... Half-believing, he asked, "Will there be? Even if there is, how will you take it? You can't just openly rob it, can you?"

Liu Lang laughed, "You're right! I'm going to rob it. The Liang family has grain but doesn't contribute it. I don't think they're good people. I'm going to pretend to be a bandit and rob them."

Bai Xuefei said, "How could you even think of that? You're a high-ranking imperial envoy, and you still want to do such a thing?"

As they spoke, Liu Lang and Bai Xuefei arrived at the western city wall, where Miao Xueyan, Zhang Huiqing, Zhang Lühua, and several Tianshan swordsmen were responsible for guarding the area.

Although she had been starving for several days, Miao Xueyan still looked radiant. Upon seeing Liu Lang and Bai Xuefei, she whispered, "Liu Lang, we haven't eaten for days. If we don't have enough food tomorrow, we won't have the strength to defend the city!"

Liu Lang replied, "Yanzi, thank you for your hard work. Hang in there a little longer, I'm trying to think of a solution."

Liu Lang glanced down at the city wall and saw Cheng Shijie's army growing larger and larger, building siege ladders in preparation for an attack. He couldn't help but curse, "Damn it!"

Suddenly, he saw Cheng Shijie's men cooking meat, the aroma wafting over. Liu Lang swallowed hard and said, "I'll wait until you've cooked it, then I'll snatch it!"

Miao Xueyan's eyes lit up. "Liu Lang, that's a good idea! Let's snatch the meat!"

Liu Lang happily agreed. If Bai Xuefei hadn't been there, he almost would have kissed Miao Xueyan.

At this moment, Miao Xueyan, Zhang Huiqing, and Yu Longzi jumped down to the foot of the city wall and stealthily crept forward. Liu Lang, watching from below, saw everything clearly. The three women were indeed agile, quickly routing Cheng Shijie's men. They then took out prepared bags, filled them with chunks of meat, and swiftly retreated.

Their light-footed skills were excellent; they climbed up the city wall using ropes. When Cheng Shijie's men caught up, Liu Lang ordered his men to shoot arrows, forcing Cheng Shijie's troops to retreat helplessly.

Miao Xueyan gave the piece of meat to Liu Lang, who hadn't eaten meat for over ten days. His eyes widened in surprise, but knowing he had to set an example, he swallowed hard and said, "Yanzi, count how many people are here, and then cut the meat into that many pieces..."

Miao Xueyan asked, "What about the others?"

Liu Lang replied, "From today onwards, everyone will find their own way to eat."

Miao Xueyan responded and ordered her men to cut the meat into small pieces, eventually giving each soldier a piece about the size of an egg. Miao

Xueyan used her knife to stab a piece of meat for Liu Lang, but he gave it to Bai Xuefei instead.

Bai Xuefei shook her head and said, "I'm not hungry!" Liu Lang

said, "Even if you're not hungry, you should eat."

Miao Xueyan said, "Miss Bai, please eat. There's plenty more here!"

Bai Xuefei said, "I really don't want to eat."

As she spoke, Bai Xuefei turned away and even began to vomit.

Liu Lang was shocked to see this and quickly inquired about Bai Xuefei's condition, but Bai Xuefei remained silent, blushing.

Miao Xueyan approached and whispered to Liu Lang, "Judging from Miss Bai's condition, is she pregnant?"

Bai Xuefei blushed deeply upon hearing this. She herself knew this; she had been feeling nauseous frequently these past few days and suspected she might be pregnant!

Hearing Miao Xueyan's words and seeing Bai Xuefei's shy expression, Liu Lang suddenly understood. He excitedly rushed forward and hugged Bai Xuefei, saying, "That's wonderful! Xuefei, since you're pregnant, you should eat more."

At this moment, Miao Xueyan handed some meat to Bai Xuefei, who blushed, took a bite, and then gave the rest to Liu Lang.

Miao Xueyan said to Liu Lang, "Liu Lang, there's still meat here, do

you want more?" Liu Lang replied, "Keep it for yourselves! If there's any left, let the wounded soldiers eat more. I need to go find some food now."

With that, Liu Lang led Bai Xuefei away.

At this moment, Bai Xuefei asked Liu Lang where he was going.

Liu Lang replied, "We're going to visit the Liang family."

When the two arrived at the Liang family's gate, they found it tightly shut. Liu Lang knocked for a long time before someone opened the door and invited him in. Then, the wealthy Liang family appeared with two concubines.

Liu Lang carefully observed the expressions of the three men, thinking: They all look so fair-skinned and delicate, they don't look like they've ever been hungry! It seems the wealthy Liang family really has some food hidden away. The

wealthy Liang family invited Liu Lang to the main hall and ordered the servants to serve tea. Liu Lang laughed and said, "Mr. Liang, please skip the tea! To be honest, my stomach is full of nothing but water. If you really think highly of me, just get us some food!"

Liang, the wealthy man, grinned and said, "Your Excellency, to be honest, I've been without rice for almost ten days. We're surviving entirely on grains we've scavenged from the cracks in the granary walls. We really have no grain left!"

Liu Lang said, "Are you joking? How could this possibly stump you? I've come to you precisely to ask you to find a way to get some grain."

Liang, the wealthy man, smiled obsequiously and said, "Your Excellency is wise! Although I do business related to grain, all the grain in my warehouse was donated to General Meng Liang long ago. You can ask them if you don't believe me."

At this moment, Liang, the wealthy man... The two beautiful ladies began to chatter and complain, but Liu Lang wouldn't listen to a word they said. He waved his hand and said, "To tell you the truth, there's a severe food shortage these days. Even I have nothing to eat. And if the soldiers guarding the city get too hungry, they're capable of anything. I'm afraid even I won't be able to control them! I overheard those soldiers talking behind your back about coming to your house to steal food. They even said that if they couldn't get any, they'd cook all the women in your house and eat them." After

saying that, Liu Lang secretly installed a listening device under the table.

The wealthy Liang was terrified, his face turning ashen. He immediately knelt on the ground, saying, "Your Excellency, this is taking my life! We truly have no food left. If you want gold and silver, I can give you that, but we really have no grain!"

Liu Lang said, "But those soldiers don't believe you, and I also suspect you might be lying. By the way! I haven't been able to sleep well these past few days. Why don't we find a room here to sleep for the night, and I'll investigate further tomorrow?"

The wealthy Liang's eyes darted around, unable to understand Liu Lang's thoughts, so he could only personally arrange a quiet courtyard for Liu Lang.

After the servants left, Bai Xuefei asked, "Sixth Brother, what are you planning to do? Is it really necessary to come all the way here to sleep?"

Sixth Brother chuckled, took out a listening device from his pocket, and said, "Xuefei, don't worry. You've worked so hard to carry this son for me, how could I bear to let you go hungry! Just wait a little longer, that wealthy Liang will be sending over some delicacies soon!"

Bai Xuefei exclaimed in surprise, "Really? He really would do that?"

Sixth Brother handed the listening device to Bai Xuefei and made her put it on, saying, "Listen to what they're saying."

After putting it on, Bai Xuefei exclaimed in surprise, "What is this thing? Sixth Brother, I can actually hear the wealthy Liang talking."

The listening device then picked up the voices of the wealthy Liang and his two concubines talking.

The wealthy Liang said, "My ladies! What should we do? If what the imperial envoy said is true, we're doomed. Wasn't that Chen fellow beheaded by Meng Liang? I'm really worried they'll turn on us."

His concubine said, "Master, why should we give them anything? Is there no law?"

The younger concubine said, "Sister, the city has been without food for days. Once those soldiers go crazy with hunger, they won't care about the law! I think the imperial envoy's words had a hidden meaning. Although even if we donate all the grain we've hoarded, it won't be enough to feed the whole city for a day, it should be enough..." "Enough to feed that lord and his men. We need to make a decision quickly; we can't risk our lives for food!"

The wealthy Liang sighed. "But I've already told him we have no food left. If we change our minds immediately, he might get angry and even kill our whole family."

The concubine said, "Master, officials never punish those who bring gifts. Think about it, he only brought one person; it seems he's trying to be polite first, then force us. If you don't feed him today, you'll offend him. Didn't you say you had no food? Later, make chicken soup with the old hen and take it over..."

The wealthy Liang said, "You're pregnant now, and it's the time when you need to nourish yourself. That hen is the last piece of meat in our household."

The concubine shrieked, "Master, you're so kind to your sister, but when lives are at stake, you shouldn't worry about that chicken! My sister's right, we must bribe that imperial envoy to protect us!"

The younger concubine said, "Yes, Master, I'm content with just steamed buns! So many people in the city can't even get tree bark!"

The wealthy Liang sighed and said, "That's the only way!"

Bai Xuefei, hearing this, exclaimed happily, "Sixth Brother, you're amazing! But how did you know he..." "Is there anything to eat at home?"

Liu Lang said. "Their faces are all rosy, they don't look hungry at all, so I deliberately spread rumors about the soldiers' discontent to scare him. He's a smart man, so naturally he thought of bribing me."

Bai Xuefei said, "But that's what he's going to give to his pregnant concubine..."

Liu Lang hugged Bai Xuefei and said, "Xuefei, don't worry about that! I can't let you go hungry!"

At this moment, footsteps came from outside, and Liang Dafu's concubine came in carrying chicken soup. She placed the soup on the table and said softly, "My lord, this is freshly made chicken soup. I heard you're still hungry, so please eat quickly."

Liu Lang feigned surprise, saying, "Didn't you say the manor had run out of food long ago?"

The concubine replied, "My lord, you may not know, but I am currently pregnant. So my master secretly keeps a hen that lays eggs every day to nourish my body. Please don't be offended."

Liu Lang said, "That's a pity. Won't you have no eggs to eat in the future?"

The concubine said, "Now that someone is attacking Santai Pass, everyone should do their part! So it doesn't matter if we don't eat eggs. Besides, with your energy, my lord can lead us to defend Santai Pass!"

Liu Lang said, "Well said. Then I won't be polite. Why don't you stay and eat with us?"

As he spoke, Liu Lang glanced at the concubine's slightly protruding belly and her delicate features, and a surge of desire rose within him.

The concubine, unaware that Liu Lang had already set his sights on her, smiled and took her leave.

Liu Lang pulled Bai Xuefei to sit down at the table. The aroma of the chicken soup filled the air, but Bai Xuefei was initially reluctant to eat. Only after Liu Lang's repeated persuasion did she finally drink two bowls of soup, which immediately revived her. However, she then ran to a corner to vomit.

Liu Lang knew this was a pregnancy symptom and didn't take it seriously, then urged her to eat a little more.

Bai Xuefei giggled, "I'm already full!"

Liu Lang, reluctant to finish, ate a few more pieces of meat and drank a bowl of chicken soup, immediately feeling full of energy. He then said, "Then give this chicken soup to my sister-in-law and the others tomorrow. Xuefei, I'm full of energy now!"

Bai Xuefei said shyly, "Liulang, what are you planning to do? You wouldn't want to do *that* here, would you?"

Liu Lang picked up Bai Xuefei and carried her to the bedside, saying, "I've neglected you these past few days. I didn't even know you were pregnant with my child. Tonight, I'll make it up to you." Liu Lang

stroked Bai Xuefei and asked, "Xuefei, what will we name our son after he's born?"

Bai Xuefei said shyly, "How can you be so sure it's a son?"

Lang lifted Bai Xuefei's bodice, pressed his ear to her belly, listened for a while, and said, "I can feel him moving!"

Chapter Three: Food Shortage in the City.

Bai Xuefei laughed, "Nonsense, how could a woman a little over a month pregnant move? It would take at least three or four months."

Lang laughed, "You actually know so much!"

Bai Xuefei said shyly, "I read it in a book, don't laugh at me!"

At this moment, Lang's body pressed against Bai Xuefei, causing her to tremble and cry out, "Ah! Lang, I'm carrying your child, don't be so rough!"

Lang was startled and asked, "Xuefei, it's all my fault for being too hasty, I'll be more careful."

Lang gently caressed Bai Xuefei, and their desire was aroused.

Bai Xuefei, her cheeks flushed and panting, said, "Sixth Brother, this feels so good! And this seems to be the first child in your Yang family, right?"

At this moment, Sixth Brother whispered sweet nothings to Bai Xuefei, both immersed in their love. This night was destined to be their night of passion.

The next morning, when Sixth Brother put on a listening device, he overheard a conversation between Liang the wealthy man and his concubine. He learned that Liang the wealthy man wanted his concubine to check the grain hidden in the warehouse and take some out, but not to take any for the next few days to avoid arousing suspicion.

Upon hearing this, Liu Lang immediately had an idea. He quietly woke Bai Xuefei, saying, "Xuefei, it's already dawn, wake up!"

Because Bai Xuefei had been guarding the city wall for the past few days and only had time to rest yesterday, she was still a little sleepy. She said, "Liu Lang, can't I sleep a little longer?"

Liu Lang kissed Bai Xuefei's pretty face and said, "No, there are important things to do. Get up right now."

After the two of them dressed, they first went to say goodbye to Liang Dahu. Then, Liu Lang took the opportunity to retrieve the listening device and had Bai Xuefei carry the chicken soup before heading to the west city wall.

The defense of the west city wall was divided into two sections. Miao Xueyan and others were responsible for guarding the front, while Murong Feixue and Zi Ruo'er were responsible for guarding the rear section.

Murong Feixue and Zi Ruo'er had already repelled two attacks by Cheng Shijie's men, but Murong Feixue's three thousand soldiers had suffered more than half casualties. Fortunately, they had temporarily recruited over a thousand able-bodied men, which allowed them to hold the west gate.

However, everyone was fighting on an empty stomach, and they probably wouldn't be able to hold on for another day or two!

Upon seeing Liu Lang, Murong Feixue immediately informed him of this situation.

Looking at Cheng Shijie's retreating troops, and seeing that the camps stretched as far as the eye could see, Liu Lang guessed that Cheng Shijie had mustered all his forces in Shanxi. It seemed Cheng Shijie wouldn't give up until he captured Santai Pass!

Murong Feixue said, "Sixth Brother, you must come up with a solution as soon as possible. If we can't fill our stomachs, it's only a matter of time before Santai Pass is breached. But rather than starve to death like this, we should charge out of the city and fight Cheng Shijie!"

Zi Ruo'er said, "Senior Sister is right, Sixth Brother, we can't just sit here and wait for things to get better!"

Sixth Brother said, "I know. Go back and encourage the soldiers first. I'll make sure everyone has enough to eat tonight."

Murong Feixue said, "Sixth Brother, are you joking? With so many people, the amount of food needed is not small. You must make sure everyone gets to eat. The morale of the army must not waver!"

Sixth Brother said, "If I don't handle this well, let the soldiers cook me and eat me!"

The women all laughed when they heard this.

At this moment, Bai Xuefei brought out chicken soup and said to Murong Feixue, "Sister-in-law, this is for you."

Murong Feixue glanced at the chicken soup, suddenly covered her mouth, and then began to vomit.

Murong Feixue's actions left Liu Lang speechless, while Murong Feixue blushed deeply with embarrassment. After vomiting, she said, her face still red, "I've been feeling a bit feverish these past few days, so I don't want to eat."

With that, Murong Feixue turned and walked towards the city wall.

Bai Xuefei, unaware of Murong Feixue and Liu Lang's affair, whispered, "Liulang, is your sister-in-law like me?"

Liu Lang replied, "Don't talk nonsense!"

Saying this, Liu Lang took the chicken soup and walked to the city wall, approaching Murong Feixue. Seeing that no one was around and that their conversation couldn't be heard below, he said, "Sister-in-law, are you pregnant?"

Murong Feixue frowned and said, "I don't know, Liulang, don't ask!"

Liulang said, "Sister-in-law, it seems my efforts have finally fulfilled your wish."

Murong Feixue blushed and said, "Don't talk nonsense, maybe it's not yours."

Liulang said seriously, "Xuefei also had this reaction these past two days, and then it was you, so I can guarantee that it was you who got pregnant that night at the Seven Star Tower..."

Murong Feixue nodded, then shook her head and said, "Liulang, I'm very confused right now. Please go, let me have some peace and quiet, okay?"

Liulang nodded and said, "Sister-in-law, you must take care of yourself. Drink some of that chicken soup, even if not for yourself, think about the child you finally had!"

Murong Feixue sighed, then walked back to the others with Liulang. Liulang then divided the two chicken legs between Murong Feixue and Ziruoer.

Ziruoer said, "Sister Bai is pregnant; let's leave them for her!"

Saying this, Ziruoer put the chicken legs back.

Seeing this, Liu Lang picked up a piece of chicken and gave it to Zi Ruo'er. Zi Ruo'er ate it and then drank two sips of chicken soup, immediately perking up. She said, "Liu Lang, you have to think of something quickly! Otherwise, all these soldiers will starve to death!"

Under Liu Lang's persuasion, Murong Feixue reluctantly ate a chicken leg and drank two sips of chicken soup, saying, "Liu Lang, go check on Yun Fei and Pan Feng! Although Cheng Shijie's men aren't many at the East Gate, Yun Fei seems to have fainted from hunger several times."

Hearing this, Liu Lang asked Bai Xuefei to take the remaining chicken soup, and the two went to the East Gate. They saw Bai Yun Fei listlessly wandering around the city wall with her sword, while Pan Feng and Pan Bao were talking, and Pan Bao was clutching his stomach and groaning. Upon

seeing Liu Lang, Bai Yun Fei rushed forward and said, "Liu Lang, I'm starving! You have to think of something quickly!"

Hearing this, Liu Lang told Bai Xuefei to give the chicken soup to Bai Yun Fei.

Seeing that the chicken soup was almost gone, but there was still a large piece of chicken left, Bai Yunfei exclaimed "Wow!"

and picked up the chicken. However, before she could even take a bite, her wrist was grabbed. Pan Feng blushed and said, "Sixth Brother, I want some too!"

Seeing Bai Yunfei and Pan Feng arguing over the chicken and neither letting go, Sixth Brother quickly said, "Don't fight, half for each of you!"

With that, Sixth Brother stepped forward and divided the chicken in half.

Bai Yunfei and Pan Feng, not caring about their dirty hands, picked up the chicken and started eating. However, the chicken had more bones than meat, and it wasn't enough to fill their stomachs.

Seeing this, Bai Xuefei quietly pulled Bai Yunfei aside and took out a cloth bag from her bosom. Inside was the chicken leg that Zi Ruo'er had refused to eat.

Bai Yunfei happily grabbed the chicken leg and started eating, gnawing it down to the bone in just a few bites.

Seeing this, Bai Xuefei laughed, "Sister, look how hungry you are! But Liulang has already thought of a way to get food."

Bai Yunfei chewed on a chicken bone and looked at Bai Xuefei, saying, "Little sister, were you with Liulang last night?"

Bai Xuefei blushed slightly and said, "Yes!"

Bai Yunfei said, "You're really something! Secretly meeting with Liulang behind your sister's back. You two must be having an affair. I really envy you!"

Bai Xuefei said anxiously, "Sister, what nonsense are you talking about? Aren't I also worried about the food?"

Bai Yunfei laughed, "Last night, you must have served Liulang very well, but you must take care of your health. It's dangerous at times like this."

Hearing this, Bai Xuefei nodded shyly.

Although Pan Feng had already eaten some chicken, she was still not full, so she said to Liu Lang, "Liu Lang, you're so mean! You let Miss Bai eat her fill first before giving me this. There's only bone left."

Liu Lang said seriously, "Xue Fei is pregnant with my child, so of course I have to let her eat first."

Pan Feng pouted, but before she could say anything, Pan Bao snatched the chicken soup away and started chewing on the chicken bones inside.

Liu Lang sighed and said, "You all wait here, I'll go get you some food."

Liu Lang ran on foot to the south city (the warhorses had long been killed and cooked) to meet Yue Sheng, Zhou Quan, and Ren Tanghui. After encouraging them, he said he would definitely find a way to get food. Then he left the south city and went to the north city to meet Meng Liang and Jiao Zan. Liu Lang said, "Generals, you've both worked hard, especially General Meng Liang, whose injuries haven't healed yet, and you still have to suffer like this with me. I really feel bad."

Meng Liang laughed and said, "Hehe, General, charging into battle is no big deal, but these past two days, I've been so hungry I'm seeing stars!"

Liu Lang said, "I'll get you some food right away."

Meng Liang rubbed his hands and said, "General, where are you going? " "Get grain?"

Liu Lang said, "Don't worry about that! Just keep an eye on the city walls and prepare a hundred cooks to make white flour dishes this afternoon. Jiao Zan, go and select a hundred strong soldiers and get about ten carts. Come with me to get grain."

Upon hearing about grain, Jiao Zan immediately felt energized and said, "General, the soldiers are certainly strong enough for this kind of work, but we can't get carts. We probably don't even have donkey carts."

Liu Lang scolded, "Idiot! Do you think I don't know you've eaten all those horses! I mean, we can use people to pull the carts to transport the grain!"

Jiao Zan immediately understood Liu Lang's meaning and selected more than a hundred strong soldiers. He then led ten carts and followed Liu Lang to Liang's house.

When the soldiers heard that they were going to get grain, their pace quickened, and they arrived at Liang's house in a short while.

Liu Lang ordered his men to bang on the door. Soon, Liang opened the door tremblingly. Upon seeing so many soldiers, he was dumbfounded.

Following Liu Lang's instructions, Jiao Zan stepped forward and said, "Lord Liang, by the princess's decree, we are to requisition grain. Now it's your turn. Do you have any stored grain to offer?"

Lord Liang smiled obsequiously and said, "General Jiao Zan, our grain was all handed over ten days ago. Now there isn't a single grain left in the granary!"

Jiao Zan said, "Then we must search it. You lead the way."

"This..."

Lord Liang looked at Liu Lang and said, "Your Excellency, you know our family's situation!"

Liu Lang said, "Of course I know, but the government has its own system. Since you have no stored grain, why are you afraid of them searching?" Lord Liang

said, "That's right! That's right."

Saying this, Lord Liang had his two concubines help him, and then led Jiao Zan and the soldiers to the grain storage in the backyard.

Liu Lang said, "We don't need to look at the grain storage. Let's go see your warehouse."

Lord Liang nodded upon hearing this and led Liu Lang and Jiao Zan to the front of the dozens of large warehouses, then ordered the servants to open the doors.

Liu Lang and Jiao Zan led their men in and found the warehouse completely empty; indeed, not a single grain of rice remained.

Liang, the wealthy man, approached with a forced smile, saying, "Sir, I wasn't lying, was I?"

Liu Lang, knowing the situation, thought to himself: "You old codger, the whole city is starving, and you're still so stingy! You're hopeless!

" Liu Lang nodded calmly and said to Jiao Zan, "General, it seems he has no grain stored. Let's report this."

Jiao Zan replied, "Liang, I heard someone say you have grain hidden in your home, but you say you don't."

Upon hearing this, Liang, terrified, immediately knelt on the ground, saying, "General, I'm telling the truth! Please, brother, don't believe these slanderous words!"

Jiao Zan nodded and said, "Lord Liang, you said it yourself! Deceiving the princess is a crime punishable by the extermination of nine generations of your family. Aren't you afraid?"

Lord Liang's body trembled slightly, but he remained defiant. He believed that the grain was hidden in the cracks in the wall, and no one except him and his two concubines knew about it. Moreover, the cracks were very well hidden, and ordinary people would not be able to find them. So he said, "How dare I deceive the general!"

Jiao Zan snorted and ordered, "Push down that wall in front of me!"

At Jiao Zan's command, the soldiers picked up pickaxes and were about to start.

Liang, the wealthy man, turned ashen-faced with fright. He stepped forward to stop the soldiers, saying, "General, what are you doing? This will ruin my family's feng shui!"

Jiao Zan retorted, "You bastard, don't play dumb with me. If I didn't know there was grain hidden here, why would I have come to ask you for it? At a time like this, you still dare to argue? Don't you know you're already in deep trouble?"

At this moment, several strong soldiers had already pried open the wall, which was made of wooden planks. After a gap was made, the mountain of grain was revealed.

Jiao Zan cursed, "You old fool, you really were trying to fool this general! You deserve to die! Men, bind the entire Liang family and behead them all!"

Liang the wealthy man collapsed to the ground, his concubine pale with fright, sobbing uncontrollably. His younger concubine, also terrified, knelt before Liu Lang, pleading, "My lord, please have mercy on me for the chicken soup I brought yesterday! It's all my husband's fault, but I'm over four months pregnant, please have mercy!"

Liu Lang sighed, "He's risking his life for his money." "You are all so foolish! You think you can live a few more days by hiding this grain, but if all the soldiers guarding the city starve to death, who will defend Santai Pass? If Cheng Shijie's men break in today, none of you will live to see tomorrow. You should hand over the grain, and we should work together to repel Cheng Shijie's men. That is the right way."

The concubine said with tears in her eyes, "I have long understood this principle, but my master is senile. My lord, I beg you."

Seeing the concubine's pitiful appearance, Liu Lang thought: Humph! Liang the wealthy man, who told you to be so wicked? I'm afraid the whole city hates you! Now, offer up your wife to atone for your sins!

Liu Lang ordered the soldiers to load the flour and rice onto the carts, and then said to Jiao Zan, "These grains should be transported to General Meng Liang immediately and made into steamed buns. I will distribute them to everyone when I return."

Jiao Zan accepted the order.

After the soldiers hauled away the ten carts loaded with grain, Liu Lang arrived at Liang Da Hu's house and found Jiao Zan interrogating him.

Liang Da Hu, his face contorted with grief, knelt there with his two concubines, awaiting their fate.

Liu Lang said to Liang Da Hu, "The princess was furious when she found out and ordered us to execute your entire family by slow slicing."

Upon hearing this, Liang Da Hu immediately fainted. Liu Lang then ordered a servant to take him to see a doctor, to await further judgment later.

Liang Da Hu's two concubines were unsure of Liu Lang's intentions. The younger concubine, more cunning, seeing Liu Lang's lecherous gaze, thought: "His power of life and death is in his hands. If I'm too defiant, I'll surely lose my unborn child. If offering myself to him can ensure the safety of my whole family, it's worth it!"

Since the wealthy Liang was over fifty years old and his sexual ability was very poor, while his two concubines were in their prime and naturally had desires, and seeing that Liu Lang was handsome and dashing, if they could make this happen, it wouldn't be a big loss for them. The younger concubine secretly gave the younger one a wink, and in the end, the two women reached an agreement. So when Liu Lang turned around, the two concubines cried and rushed towards him. The younger concubine hugged Liu Lang's leg, while the younger one grabbed Liu Lang's ankle.

"My lord, have mercy! For our ignorance, please spare us! We are willing to serve you like cattle and horses to repay you."

Liu Lang, with his shrewd eyes, had already seen through the two concubines' thoughts, so he said, "I have no relation to you. If I vouch for you, what benefits will I receive?"

The concubine said shyly, "What does my lord want?"

Liu Lang said, "I am not yet married, and seeing your beauty, I have fallen in love with you. But I am afraid you will not agree and will say that I am abusing my power. You see..."

The concubine blushed slightly and quickly said, "General, you are a hero of unparalleled skill. If I could gain your favor, I would be overwhelmed with gratitude. But I am already married and cannot do such a thing!"

Liu Lang could no longer restrain himself. Looking at the concubine's coquettish appearance, he cursed, "I want you! I don't care about anything else!"

With that, Liu Lang picked up the concubine around the waist and carried her to the bed.

Liu Lang turned back to his concubine and said, "Little beauty, are you also prepared to atone for your sins with your body?"

The concubine replied shyly, "I only conceived this child after four years of marriage into the Liang family. If you

, sir, can save the lives of my child and me... I am willing to serve you." A blush spread across her face.

At this moment, Liu Lang tossed the concubine onto the bed and looked at her face. Her fair, delicate features exuded a gentle and virtuous air. Her figure was slender and well-proportioned. Although not a stunning beauty, her scholarly demeanor made her a rare beauty.

The concubine shyly and slowly undressed.

Liu Lang's eyes widened, watching her every move. When the concubine's skirts were completely removed, her long, slender legs, as white as mutton-fat jade, were exposed before Liu Lang… Just

as Liu Lang was about to step forward, he heard someone outside calling, “Husband, why haven’t you left yet?”

Recognizing Bai Xuefei’s voice, Liu Lang quickly put on his trousers and came out. Seeing Bai Xuefei, he asked, “Xuefei, what brings you here?”

Bai Xuefei frowned and said, “My sister fainted from hunger, and I was worried!”

Liu Lang took Bai Xuefei’s hand and said, “The food is in our hands, let’s go!”

With that, the two of them ran to find Meng Liang.

Meanwhile, Meng Liang was directing the cooks to knead dough and bake pancakes. In the blink of an eye, a mountain of pancakes had been piled up. Liu Lang directed the men to divide the pancakes into five portions. Each soldier in each unit received two pancakes, and the remaining portion was distributed to the starving people in the city.

After finishing his work, Liu Lang took a flatbread and started eating, only to see Jiao Zan eating five flatbreads. Liu Lang stepped forward, took two flatbreads, and distributed them to the wounded soldiers. The wounded soldiers were moved to tears, praising Liu Lang as a just and upright official, which pleased Liu Lang greatly.

The soldiers finally got to eat flatbreads. Although there were only two portions, one flatbread was enough to fill their stomachs, and the other could serve as rations for the next two days. This naturally boosted morale and stabilized the army.

At sunset, suddenly, shouts of battle came from outside the west city. Liu Lang quickly directed everyone to their positions, while he personally went to supervise the battle.

Liu Lang climbed the city wall and looked out. He saw a scene of devastation below; broken ladders, weapons, stones, and corpses littered the open ground, and Cheng Shijie's men were carrying away the bodies and damaged ladders.

Liu Lang asked Murong Feixue, "Sister-in-law, is Cheng Shijie attacking the city again?"

Murong Feixue replied, "It seems like just a probing attack, but just now the enemy soldiers even wore straw hats made of woven rattan, almost rendering our 'stone-throwing' tactic ineffective. They managed to get onto the city walls, but luckily we had just finished eating and repelled them."

Liu Lang looked at Cheng Shijie's retreating troops and said, "Cheng Shijie probably has another wicked idea. Isn't he trying to emulate Zhuge Liang's rattan armor soldiers? Sister-in-law, look, Cheng Shijie's men are even picking up those fallen rattan hats, and over there on the hillside, they're cutting willow branches and red thorns. It seems Cheng Shijie is planning a large-scale attack tomorrow!"

Murong Feixue nodded and said, "Liu Lang, do you have any good ideas to suppress the enemy's offensive?"

Liu Lang said, "Cheng Shijie uses rattan armor soldiers, then I'll use fire! Send the order! Bring all the lamp oil from the city."

Liu Lang believed that Cheng Shijie might launch a fierce offensive in the western city the next morning, so he quickly mobilized his troops. The western city originally had four thousand soldiers, and Liu Lang ordered Bai Xuefei, Jiao Zan, and Ren Tanghui to each lead a thousand men to provide support.

Bai Xuefei led her troops to join Miao Xueyan, while Jiao Zan and Ren Tanghui's troops joined Murong Feixue.

At this moment, Ren Tanghui came to find Liu Lang.

Liu Lang asked Ren Tanghui, "What is it?"

Ren Tanghui took out two drawings from his pocket and handed them to Liu Lang.

Liu Lang unfolded the drawings and saw that they depicted a long-handled hook-and-sickle spear and a wire cage with a handle.

Liu Lang asked, "What is this?"

Ren Tanghui replied, "Cheng Shijie's men will be wearing straw hats and attacking the city walls. Today is just a drill; they will definitely launch a full-scale attack tomorrow. I've been thinking about this for a long time and believe that this method might be able to stop their attack."

Liu Lang looked carefully at the two sketches and asked, "How do we do it?"

Ren Tanghui said, "When the rattan armor soldiers attack the city, they need ladders. So when they are about to climb the city walls, we will use hook-and-sickle spears to hook the ladders and push them back five feet, so that they can neither climb the walls nor escape. Then we will use long-handled lead cages..." "Put burning charcoal and sulfur on the ladders. Since the straw hats and rattan armor are very easy to ignite, it will definitely succeed."

Liu Lang said, "Brilliant plan! Actually, I also thought of using fire and collecting all the lamp oil in the city, but I couldn't think of a good way for the time being. Let's do as General Ren suggested. We will definitely be able to ruin Cheng Shijie's plan! You immediately lead a group of men to make weapons according to the blueprints. Make sure to transport all these weapons to the west city wall before dawn."

Ren Tanghui accepted the order and immediately led his men down to make arrangements.

Chapter 4 The Pregnant Woman

Liu Lang climbed the city wall and came to the city tower. He saw Murong Feixue taking off her armor and wiping her neck with a wet towel. Seeing that no one was around, Liu Lang stepped forward, snatched the towel, and helped Murong Feixue wipe her neck.

Murong Feixue said somewhat embarrassedly, "Sixth Brother, you are now the commander-in-chief of the three armies, how can you do such a thing?"

Sixth Brother whispered, "Sister-in-law, don't make a fuss, I came to see you and my baby."

Upon hearing this, Murong Feixue blushed and said, "Don't talk nonsense! If others find out, I won't have the face to live in this world!"

Sixth Brother shamelessly lifted Murong Feixue's snow-white inner garment, put his ear to her belly, and wanted to listen to the baby's movements.

At this moment, Zi Ruo'er burst in and saw Liu Lang with his ear on Murong Feixue's stomach. She laughed and said, "Liu Lang, you're so shameless! What will you do if someone else sees this?"

Liu Lang replied, "Besides you, who else would dare to barge in? Ruo'er, I haven't had time to be affectionate with you these past few days. Have you missed me?"

Zi Ruo'er sighed, stood on tiptoe, and looked at the endless camp below the city wall. She said, "Thinking that my father's killer is right outside the city, and I can't take revenge, makes me sad. Liu Lang, although you've managed to get some more food, it will only last until tomorrow. What will we do after that? Could it be..." "Does the imperial court not know what's happening here?"

Liu Lang frowned. "The people at Waqiao Pass can't possibly be unaware of the situation here, but sending reinforcements requires capturing Feihu City and Woniu Pass, which is extremely difficult!"

Zi Ruo'er looked sadly at the lights of the enemy camp and said, "Is my great revenge something I can never avenge in this lifetime?"

Liu Lang embraced Zi Ruo'er and sat on a mat on the ground, saying, "We must remain calm. We haven't reached the end of our rope yet. I've already decided that after we repel Cheng Shijie's attack tomorrow, we'll abandon Santai Pass and move on to Jietang Pass tonight." Kou Zhun "They should already know the situation here, and the reason I'm stalling for time is to allow Kou Zhun to make full preparations. Ruo'er... I promise you, I will definitely kill Cheng Shijie with my own hands and avenge you and Yanzi's blood feud. This Cheng Shijie is too cunning and dangerous; we can't be too hasty!"

Murong Feixue advised, "Ruo'er, Liu Lang is right. We must remain calm now. Don't be fooled by Cheng Shijie's large army; they may not be able to defeat us. Tomorrow, we must demoralize him and then retreat to Jietang Pass. We haven't received any reinforcements from the imperial court, so we can only rely on ourselves. But this battle..." "Although we didn't kill Cheng Shijie, we did kill his two sons, which can be considered indirectly avenging your father."

Zi Ruo'er finally smiled upon hearing this, saying, "Sixth Brother, thanks to you for catching Cheng Shijie's sons, even though they're dead, it gave me a chance to vent my anger. I even whipped his corpse for a whole day, beating him to a pulp. Later, the dogs in the city ate all that rotten flesh."

Sixth Brother exclaimed in disbelief, "Damn! Little Ruo'er is so cruel! He's dead, and you still whip his corpse?"

Zi Ruo'er smiled and said, "Sixth Brother, thank you so much."

Sixth Brother said, "Then you should express your gratitude!"

With that, Sixth Brother kissed Zi Ruo'er.

At this moment, Zi Ruo'er broke free from Liu Lang's embrace. While Liu Lang was still in surprise, Zi Ruo'er ran outside the city wall, turned around, and said, "Liu Lang, my senior sister is pregnant because of you, but you haven't come to comfort her. However, this place is really not safe. I'll keep watch outside for you. You two should whisper something to each other!"

Liu Lang wanted to keep Zi Ruo'er, but she had already left. He could only turn back, embrace Murong Feixue, and gaze intently at her exquisite face.

Murong Feixue's beauty was an elegant and captivating ethereal beauty, unlike Zi Ruo'er's delicate charm and innocent innocence. She possessed a breathtakingly beautiful demeanor and elegant temperament. Murong Feixue was gentle and serene, exuding charm and allure in every gesture. Liu Lang grew increasingly enamored with her, softly calling, "Sister-in-law!"

Murong Feixue responded, a blush rising to her cheeks, and said, "Liu Lang!"

Liu Lang embraced Murong Feixue's slender waist, his fingers tracing her smooth skin, while her slightly protruding belly revealed a uniquely feminine softness.

Murong Feixue closed her eyes slightly, leaning into Liu Lang's arms, her half-closed eyes revealing boundless affection, further captivating Liu Lang's heart.

Liu Lang's heart fluttered. He leaned down and kissed Murong Feixue's soft lips, saying, "Sister-in-law, I have finally achieved my wish of having your child, but I also want you to love me forever in this life."

Murong Feixue whispered, "Liu Lang, the baby in my womb is the greatest blessing Heaven has given me. He is yours, and I am yours too, but I'm worried about what will happen after we return to Waqiao Pass..."

Liu Lang asked softly, "What are you worried about?"

Murong Feixue sighed, "I'm worried I won't be able to control myself, but I don't want to let down your elder brother, and I don't want to lose you. I'm really helpless, I don't know what to do..." Liu

Lang thought: Will the history of Jinshatan repeat itself? If that happens, all the men of the Yang family will be lost, and sister-in-law won't have to worry about such things anymore. But he couldn't say these words. Although he didn't expect his elder brothers to die on the battlefield, he didn't want his sister-in-law to be with his elder brother after returning to Waqiao Pass. Cheng Qianlong and his brother had experienced that feeling in front of him, and it must have been very painful.

"Sixth Brother, what are you thinking about?"

Murong Feixue asked with her eyes closed.

Sixth Brother kissed Murong Feixue's lips and said, "I'm thinking about making you my true woman."

Murong Feixue was startled and abruptly opened her eyes, saying, "Sixth Brother, I don't want to see you and your elder brother fight each other because of me. If that really happens, I'd rather die."

Sixth Brother laughed, "Sister-in-law, what kind of person do you take me for?"

Murong Feixue breathed a slight sigh of relief and said, "Then why do you say that?"

Liu Lang said, "Don't worry, I won't do such a thing! Heaven has its own arrangements for what happens between us, but secrets cannot be revealed. However, one day, you will become my woman."

Murong Feixue thought Liu Lang was talking nonsense and didn't take it to heart. She stretched out her delicate white arms and wrapped them around Liu Lang's neck.

Liu Lang's lips touched Murong Feixue's ear, and he whispered, "Want to?"

Murong Feixue blushed and hummed in response, a blush rising to her exquisite face.

Liu Lang chuckled and kissed Murong Feixue's neck. At the same time, his hands quickly undressed her. Soon, her smooth, soft, and delicate white body was exposed before Liu Lang's eyes. Then, Liu Lang caressed her firm breasts and pressed his hot body against Murong Feixue's slightly cool abdomen. Gazing at Murong Feixue's breathtaking beauty, a surge of desire welled up within Liu Lang.

Liu Lang gently entered Murong Feixue's body, loving this woman who didn't belong to him, yet haunted his dreams. He could feel her body gradually heating up, her breathing becoming heavier, her jade cheeks flushed, her jade legs tightly wrapped around Liu Lang.

Liu Lang and Murong Feixue were deeply moved in this extraordinary time!

In the distant enemy camp, Cheng Shijie's men were still working through the night under the lamplight to produce weapons for the siege, while the weary soldiers guarding the city wall dozed off, clutching their spears and swords. But inside this high city tower, spring was in full bloom, a tender and passionate atmosphere prevailing.

After their lovemaking, Murong Feixue leaned lazily against Liu Lang's chest, and Liu Lang held her tightly. He saw that the formidable heroine of the day had now transformed into a charming, gentle, and exquisitely beautiful woman, her allure captivating Liu Lang.

"Sister-in-law, I love you so much! I can live without anyone else, but I can't live without you!"

The next day, as the morning light streamed in, Liu Lang and Murong Feixue woke up together. They heard the sounds of gongs and drums coming from the enemy camp, and quickly dressed and went outside.

When Liu Lang and Murong Feixue reached the city wall, they saw that Cheng Shijie's forces had tens of thousands of troops in a wedge formation, with about ten thousand cavalry behind them. The entire mountainside was filled with gleaming armor, and the vanguard was ready. Hundreds of siege ladders, under the cover of dozens of chariots, were slowly approaching Santai Pass.

"Cheng Shijie is attacking the city again!"

Murong Feixue said anxiously, and immediately began to organize her troops. Ren Tanghui arrived at this time, and his men were already in position.

Seeing Cheng Shijie's troops already at the city walls, Liu Lang said, "Cheng Shijie has sent so many soldiers at once, does he really intend to take Ertai Pass? General Ren, how are the weapons prepared?"

Ren Tanghui replied, "Everything is ready, just waiting for them to attack!"

With that, Ren Tanghui ordered his soldiers to fill iron cages with glowing red charcoal, and hundreds of giant hook-and-sickle spears were also ready.

Cheng Shijie's troops were already prepared to attack the city. At Cheng Shijie's command, tens of thousands of soldiers charged forward, placing over a hundred ladders on the city walls, and then began to climb.

Murong Feixue ordered, "Throw stones!"

The defenders on the walls began to hurle stones, causing Cheng Shijie's troops to fall to the ground. However, a central group was prepared, each wearing a straw hat woven from rattan, and then charged forward at the risk of their lives. The first man, wielding a large sword, climbed the walls and instantly felled three defenders.

Murong Feixue cried out, "Sixth Brother, don't panic, let me handle them!"

With that, she charged forward, sword in hand.

At this moment, seven or eight of Cheng Shijie's men had already scaled the city wall, greatly encouraging the troops behind them, who then scrambled up.

Murong Feixue reached them, instantly killing one with a single sword strike, then kicking another who fell from the wall.

The man wielding the broadsword, seeing Murong Feixue's fierce and valiant figure, shouted, "Die!"

He then raised his broadsword to strike at Murong Feixue.

Murong Feixue retorted angrily, "You will die, not me!"

With that, she unleashed her "Rhinoceros Gazing at the Moon" sword technique, plunging it straight into the man's heart. The sword then cleaved him in two, sending him crashing down the wall.

Seeing this, Sixth Brother and Zi Ruo'er rushed forward, swords in hand, to help Murong Feixue.

At this moment, none of the eight generals who had stormed the city survived. The defending soldiers, seeing this clearly, shouted, "Go again!" A

hail of stones rained down upon them.

Liu Lang leaped onto the crenellations, sword in hand, running back and forth, shooting down many of Cheng Shijie's men with his bow and arrow. Anyone who reached the city wall was killed with a single thrust of

his sword. He held the city wall for several dozen feet, even suppressing the advance of Cheng Shijie's army. However, Cheng Shijie's army, relying on its superior numbers, launched a second, even more ferocious attack. Suddenly, a large number of charging soldiers clad in rattan armor surged forth. They wore rattan hats and were completely protected by the armor, impervious to stones and spears.

Seeing that Cheng Shijie's army of over a thousand was about to breach the city walls, Liu Lang, Murong Feixue, and Zi Ruo'er were already overwhelmed. At this moment, Ren Tang shouted, "Release!"

Instantly, lamp oil poured down, and hundreds of hooked spears extended from the city wall, hooking the siege ladders and pushing them aside. The charging soldiers on the ladders were stunned, unable to go up or down, their bodies drenched in lamp oil. Suddenly, many fire cages appeared on the city wall and were placed on the ladders. As the fire cages spun, sulfur and charcoal fell out, turning the ladders into fire ladders. The soldiers

at the top of the ladders could not get down, and their straw hats and rattan armor caught fire, so they had no choice but to jump down. In a short while, almost a hundred siege ladders were burned to ashes, and thousands of rattan armor soldiers were killed. Corpses littered the ground below the city wall, and blood flowed like a river.

Watching Cheng Shijie's army retreat, Liu Lang breathed a sigh of relief.

At this moment, the messenger gathered the generals in the city before Liu Lang.

Liu Lang said, "Cheng Shijie's forces have suffered heavy losses and retreated, so I've decided to break out tonight and retreat to Jietang Pass. What do you all think?"

Everyone agreed with Liu Lang's idea.

Ren Tanghui stepped forward and said, "General, Cheng Shijie probably hates you to the bone now. I secretly observed the enemy formation just now and saw they brought dozens of cannons. We can abandon Santai Pass and defend Jietang Pass, but Cheng Shijie will definitely pursue us relentlessly. Can Santai Pass withstand the bombardment of hundreds of cannons?"

Murong Feixue said, "Liu Lang, General Ren is right. If we retreat to Jietang Pass and can't come up with a way to repel the enemy, we won't be able to break out of this predicament."

Liu Lang nodded and said, "So I'm thinking, if we can open up the road from Jietang Pass to Waqiao Pass, we can... The situation would change completely, but the most important thing now is to retreat safely to Jietang Pass.

Ren Tanghui bowed and volunteered: "This humble general is willing to cover the rear. Once we break through the encirclement, Cheng Shijie will definitely send a large cavalry force to pursue us. There is a Sanfengpo, thirty li east of Santai Pass, where the terrain is treacherous. This humble general is willing to lead an army of archers and hook-and-sickle spearmen to block the pursuers there."

Liu Lang said: "Then I will trouble General Ren."

Afterwards, Liu Lang ordered that all the bows and arrows be left to Ren Tanghui, and ate another pancake before setting off. After everything was arranged, they waited for sunset to take action.

After dark, Liu Lang counted the troops and found that there were a total of 8,600 people.

Liu Lang ordered Murong Feixue, Miao Xueyan, and Zi Ruoer to lead 1,000 elite soldiers to clear the way, while he, Bai Yunfei, and Bai Xuefei led 1,000 elite soldiers to cover the rear. Yue Sheng was responsible for commanding the central army. The army quietly arrived at the east gate of the city and broke out of the city under the cover of darkness.

I was outside the East Gate. Cheng Shijie's forces numbered only 20,000 and were completely unprepared. Soon, Liu Lang led 78 men into the enemy camp, and after a fierce battle, Murong Feixue's troops forced their way through. By the time Cheng Shijie's reinforcements arrived, Liu Lang had already led his men out of the encirclement.

Cheng Shijie was furious. He sent cavalry to pursue Liu Lang and his men while discussing countermeasures with Master Wen.

Cheng Shijie asked, "Strategist, this kid actually broke through to the east. This is truly beyond my expectations. Could it be that the people of Jietang Pass have also betrayed me?"

Wen Tianshi said, "This kid is like a dragon, appearing and disappearing without a trace. We really underestimated him! I didn't expect him to have done so much along the way."

Cheng Shijie gritted his teeth and said, "I was wise all my life, but I was foolish for a moment! I actually trusted him so much, and as a result, I lost the lives of my two sons! If he can escape to Jietang Pass, that would be even better. I don't believe he can subdue the generals of those passes along the way! Immediately mobilize a large army to besiege Jietang Pass. Now a hundred cannons are in place. I will definitely flatten Jietang Pass, capture Yang Liulang alive, and then skin him alive. Only then can I relieve my hatred!"

The cavalry pursuing Liulang were ambushed by the Rentang Society's forces halfway there! The cavalrymen were mowed down by a hail of arrows. Those who dared to charge forward were quickly felled when their horses' legs were severed by hook-and-sickle spears, leaving them to be riddled with arrows. The narrow mountain path was soon filled with dead horses and men. It took an hour to clear the bodies.

Although they couldn't catch up with Liu Lang, Cheng Shijie was full of confidence and ordered his army to rush to Jietang Pass.

When Liu Lang led his men to the gates of Jietang Pass, Kou Zhun was already waiting there.

Liu Lang ordered everyone to enter, but he himself did not.

Seeing this, the others asked Liu Lang why.

Liu Lang said, "Cheng Shijie's hundreds of thousands of troops will arrive soon, and they will surely surround Jietang Pass completely. We must prepare for a decisive battle with him."

Hearing this, the others asked Liu Lang how they should fight!

Liu Lang said, "The troops at Jietang Pass, combined with ours, number only 20,000. This is similar to the situation at Santai Pass – the enemy outnumbers us. Therefore, to defeat them, we must use strategy! I've already decided: you all go into the city and guard Jietang Pass. You must hold it for three days. I will go and request reinforcements. Then we can launch a coordinated attack from within and without, catching Cheng Shijie off guard."

Kou Zhun Khan said, "General Liu, this is no joke. All the troops in Shanxi are Cheng Shijie's subordinates. Even if you can get reinforcements, you'll have to pass through Woniu Pass and Feihu City. The generals guarding those two passes are all Cheng Shijie's staunch supporters. How could they possibly let you pass?"

Liu Lang laughed, "Lord Kou, you're overthinking it. I intend to stay put." "Give us a fresh force, so don't ask any more questions! Anyway, I'll send a signal outside the city within three days. Once you see the signal, just go out and fight the enemy. But remember, when you go out to fight, every member of your own team must wrap a white towel around their arm. Don't let yourselves fight each other."

At this moment, all the women wanted to stay with Liu Lang, but Liu Lang said, "Too many people are not good. As long as my sister-in-law protects me, that's enough!"

Pan Feng grabbed Liu Lang's hand and said, "Liu Lang, won't you abandon us and run away?"

Liu Lang cursed, "Nonsense! All my wives are left at Jietang Pass. How can I abandon them to their fate?"

Bai Xuefei frowned upon hearing this, thinking: Isn't it just my sister and me? Why does it feel like Liu Lang is talking about more than just the two of us? However, Bai Xuefei didn't think much of it and stepped forward to instruct, "Liulang, be careful!"

Liulang nodded, putting one arm around Bai Xuefei's shoulder and touching her belly with the other, saying, "Xuefei, after I leave, you must take care of yourself and not harm the baby!"

Bai Xuefei shyly agreed.

Liulang said to Zi Ruoer, "After I recruit reinforcements, I will send a signal from outside the city to your sect. Be careful!"

Zi Ruoer nodded solemnly to indicate that she remembered. Then Liulang bid farewell to everyone, mounted his horse with Murong Feixue, and disappeared into the night.

Half an hour later, Cheng Shijie's army arrived at Jietang Pass, but did not rush to attack the city. Instead, they waited until all their troops arrived before surrounding Jietang Pass.

Liulang and Murong Feixue spurred their horses and headed straight for Woniu Pass.

Upon arriving at Woniu Pass, Liu Lang found the atmosphere extremely tense. The drawbridge in front of the city gate hung high, and the soldiers on the city walls were fully armed, exuding a murderous aura.

At this moment, Liu Lang raised his command arrow and shouted to the soldiers on the city wall, "Brothers on the city wall, I am the commander of the central army under the Marquis of Taiyuan. I have urgent military business to discuss with General Qin Dongyang. Please inform him."

Liu Lang and Murong Feixue waited quietly below the city wall for news. Soon, Qin Dongyang appeared on the city wall. Because Liu Lang was disguised and had a mustache glued to his mouth, Qin Dongyang did not recognize him at all. However, Qin Dongyang recognized the command arrow and quickly ordered the soldiers to open the city gate to let Liu Lang and Murong Feixue into the city.

Liu Lang stepped forward and bowed to Qin Dongyang.

Qin Dongyang asked, "Does the Marquis have any military orders to give?"

Liu Lang replied, "Rebellions have broken out in Ba County, Santai Pass, and Jietang Pass. The Marquis has ordered General Qin to gather troops at Woniu Pass and be ready to be deployed at any time."

Qin Dongyang nodded and said, "I have already heard the news and received the Marquis's orders several days ago. Now I'm troubling you, Commander, to make this trip again. Do you want to rest here for a while, or go back to report?"

Liu Lang thought to himself: If I go back immediately, wouldn't I be sick? Thinking of this, Liu Lang said with a straight face, "The Marquis also ordered that Woniu Pass must be under first-level alert until his clearance document is received. Moreover, without the Marquis's order, no one is allowed to pass through Woniu Pass. In addition, the Marquis also ordered me to garrison here for a few days and cooperate with General Qin in carrying out his mission. I will return to report after I see your army in a state of readiness."

Qin Dongyang didn't think much of it and laughed, "Brother-in-law, you're overthinking it. I think he's afraid of those villains. But I'm his brother-in-law. Would I rebel against him? However, it would be better if you stayed for a few days, General. I will host a banquet at my residence to entertain you."

Liu Lang followed Qin Dongyang to his residence. Revisiting familiar places made Liu Lang extremely proud, but he quickly calmed down. After all, when he saw Zhang Huiru and Lan Liu later, he needed to carefully observe their expressions and not be betrayed by them.

After Qin Dongyang led Liu Lang and Lan Liu to the main hall, he ordered the servants to prepare tea.

Qin Dongyang asked, "My lords, may I ask your names?"

Liu Lang clasped his hands and replied, "My name is Mu Yi. This man is my cousin. I've been troubling you these past few days, General Qin!"

Qin Dongyang waved his hand and said, "Not at all! No need for formalities, Lord Mu! I wanted to ask you, is the boy who instigated the rebellion in Ba County, Santai Pass, and Jietang Pass currently trapped in Jietang Pass?"

Liu Lang said, "You mean that imperial envoy, sir? That boy is hiding in Jietang Pass now, probably terrified and forgetting his own name. He's praying to heaven that Waqiao Pass will send reinforcements! Little does he know that even if Waqiao Pass were to send reinforcements, they would have to pass through General Qin's territory. However, I discovered..." "General Qin's military leadership is superb. I doubt even a bird could fly over there, let alone reinforcements!"

Qin Dongyang chuckled. "Thank you for the compliment, it's all I should do!"

At this moment, Qin Dongyang's two wives appeared in the hall. Qin Dongyang introduced them to Liu Lang and asked with a smile, "Lord Mu, are you married?"

Liu Lang replied, "I am not yet married."

Neither Zhang Huiru nor Lan Liu recognized Liu Lang. Lan Liu looked dejected, coldly watching Liu Lang and Murong Feixue. Zhang Huiru, however, couldn't bear the silence and offered a cup of hot tea, saying, "General, you must be tired from your journey. I have already instructed the kitchen to prepare a feast. I'll have my general entertain you with a few drinks later."

Liu Lang nodded and smiled, observing Zhang Huiru's attitude towards Qin Dongyang out of the corner of his eye.

Soon, the food and wine were served, a feast for the eyes and the palate. Liu Lang ate heartily without ceremony, while Qin Dongyang toasted him enthusiastically.

Liu Lang chuckled inwardly, thinking: "This guy doesn't even know he's a cuckold! I've slept with both of your wives, and he's still so enthusiastic towards me. There are truly few husbands like you in the world. No wonder you're Cheng Shijie's brother-in-law; this whole family are cuckolds!"

At this moment, Zhang Huiru came over to pour wine for Liu Lang. Liu Lang noticed she was wearing a thin, almost transparent blouse, revealing her snow-white skin, especially her pale white gauze skirt which revealed her long, slender legs and accentuated her buttocks.

Taking advantage of Qin Dongyang's inattention, Liu Lang placed his hand on Zhang Huiru's firm, round buttocks and gave it a caress.

Zhang Huiru was startled, nearly spilling the wine in the pot. She was utterly astonished that this general would have such audacity, but remained silent. With a slightly flushed face, she refilled Liu Lang's cup and then quietly sat down.

Liu Lang thought to himself: "What a slut! I'm flirting with her like this, and she's pretending not to see. Qin Dongyang, if you don't play the coward, who will?"

Qin Dongyang, however, didn't see Liu Lang's actions at all, nor did he notice Zhang Huiru's expression. He was only focused on drinking with Liu Lang and Murong Feixue.

After drinking the cup of wine, Liu Lang said, "General, I really dare not drink too much!"

Qin Dongyang laughed and said, "General, you are overthinking it. I won't report you. Just drink to your heart's content. It doesn't matter if you get drunk. I will arrange accommodations for you."

Liu Lang said, "Then I really have to trouble General Qin."

At this moment, someone came to report, "Reporting to the General, another messenger from the Marquis of Taiyuan has arrived outside the city gate."

Liu Lang thought to himself: Damn it, this is troublesome. We will definitely be exposed!

Qin Dongyang did not think much of it and said, "Brother-in-law is really something, he doesn't trust me at all. Then I will go and receive his order first. You all drink for now, and we will all have fun together later."

Liu Lang got up and respectfully saw Qin Dongyang out, and began to think about how to deal with Cheng Shijie's messenger when he saw him later.

At this moment, Zhang Huiru, with a smile on her face, walked to Liu Lang's side with a wine pot and said, "My lord, let me pour you some wine!"

Liu Lang chuckled wickedly, reached out and put his arm around Zhang Huiru's slender waist, and said, "Beauty, don't you recognize me?"

Zhang Huiru exclaimed in surprise and tried to struggle, while Lan Liu was also stunned by Liu Lang's sudden action.

Seeing this, Liu Lang tore off his human skin mask and said, "Why aren't you happy to see me?"

Zhang Huiru then recognized Liu Lang, and her face changed drastically. She said, "Sixth Master, you...you're too bold! You actually came here all alone! Do you know that Cheng Shijie's hundreds of thousands of troops are hunting you down?"

Liu Lang said disdainfully, "Although Cheng Shijie has many soldiers, they may not be able to do anything to me."

As he spoke, Liu Lang pulled Zhang Huiru into his arms and asked sternly, "Have you been following my orders these past few days?"

Zhang Huiru said sweetly, "Sixth Master, I have been following your orders. These past few days, I haven't let Qin Dongyang touch my body. I've been waiting and hoping for your return!"

Lan Liu chuckled and walked over, saying, "Sixth Master, what my sister said is true. These past few days, Qin Dongyang has been harassing me and told me that my sister's old illness has flared up, and that she can't have sex while taking medicine."

Liu Lang He also hugged Lan Liu and asked, "When he came to bother you, did you agree to be with him?"

Lan Liu smiled bitterly and said, "If it were before, I would have accepted it to get revenge; but now that Sixth Master is backing me up, I would rather die than let Qin Dongyang touch me again."

Sixth Master asked, "Then how did you refuse him?"

Lan Liu smiled and said, "I told him that I had accidentally gone into a qi deviation while practicing my martial arts and could not have sex for a month."

Sixth Master broke out in a cold sweat upon hearing this and said, "Damn! That's ruthless! Wouldn't Qin Dongyang be in a lot of pain?"

Zhang Huiru snorted and said, "A few days ago, he made a move on the two maids beside me, and yesterday he brought a singing girl from somewhere. It's infuriating." Sixth

Master cursed, "He certainly knows how to enjoy himself. Well, I'll let him enjoy himself properly later..."

As he spoke, Sixth Master lifted Zhang Huiru's gauze skirt and stroked her long, beautiful legs, which were as white as mutton fat jade.

Zhang Huiru said shyly, "Sixth Master, there are still people watching!"

Sixth Master glanced at Murong Feixue's slightly jealous eyes and said, "It's alright, didn't you all realize she's a woman disguised as a man? To tell you the truth, she's also my lover..."

Murong Feixue retorted angrily, "Sixth Master, don't talk nonsense."

Sixth Master chuckled, "Now that things have come to this, we must strike first! When Qin Dongyang returns later, everyone should follow my lead."

Chapter Five: Seizing Military Power at Woniu Pass

. Murong Feixue and the other two nodded in understanding.

At this moment, footsteps sounded outside, so Sixth Master quickly released Zhang Huiru and put the human skin mask back on. Qin Dongyang entered with a young general in full military uniform.

Qin Dongyang laughed, "Lord Mu, look who this general is! He actually says he doesn't recognize you!"

Liu Lang stood up, cupped his hands, and said, "So it's you... What, the Marquis sent you again?"

The officer was extremely surprised, but seeing Liu Lang's attitude, he was even more puzzled, thinking: Could it be that my memory is bad? Thinking of this, the man tried hard to remember who Liu Lang was.

Liu Lang laughed, "Since you're here, everyone sit down and have a few drinks."

Qin Dongyang dismissed his other attendants, sat down with a smile, but the officer still felt somewhat confused.

At this moment, Liu Lang took the lead and downed a cup of wine, saying, "Did the Marquis send you again to convey that military order?"

The officer nodded, his eyes full of confusion, and asked in surprise, "Who are you?"

Liu Lang interrupted, saying, "Did the Marquis say when you were to return?"

Before the officer could reply, Qin Dongyang said, "My brother-in-law is really cautious. He sent so many people to convey the same military order. Does he think I'm a three-year-old? But since you've come to Woniu Pass, then eat, drink, and have fun. It's much more comfortable here."

Liu Lang thought to himself: It seems I guessed what Cheng Shijie was thinking! The order he sent to convey was exactly the same as the order I made up. It seems this officer will also stay at Woniu Pass for a few days. That's great! Thinking of this, Liu Lang said happily, "Of course! It's rare for us to have such a good time today, and General Qin is so generous and hospitable. If we don't drink to our hearts' content, it would be a real shame to disappoint General Qin's hospitality."

Upon hearing this, Qin Dongyang let out a silly laugh.

Liu Lang said, "General Qin, both of your wives are stunningly beautiful. Why not have them

keep us company while we drink?" Qin Dongyang didn't understand Liu Lang's meaning, so Liu Lang explained, "They just want to drink and chat with us... General Qin, you won't mind, will you?"

"This..."

Qin Dongyang was somewhat reluctant. Having frequented brothels, he vaguely understood that Liu Lang wanted his wives to be there to offer toasts. How could he possibly agree to that? However, before he could refuse, Zhang Huiru and Lan Liu had already stood up and were helping to pour wine.

In front of Qin Dongyang, Liu Lang patted Zhang Huiru's buttocks and laughed, "Both of you are as forthright as General Qin. I like it."

As he spoke, Liu Lang said to the soldier in the middle, "Brother, look at General Qin's two wives, aren't they beautiful?"

With that, Liu Lang pushed Zhang Huiru in front of him.

The soldier in the middle was probably unmarried, and when he first saw such a beauty as Zhang Huiru, especially since she was only wearing a nearly transparent gauze dress, her snow-white arms, long legs, and round buttocks, he couldn't help but feel a large tent in his pants.

Liu Lang laughed, "Brother, how about this lady? Would you like her to keep you company?"

Zhongjun shuddered, quickly concealing his embarrassing state, and said, "No, no!"

Liu Lang scolded, "You're truly useless, so timid! You even work for the Marquis of Taiyuan!"

Then, Liu Lang said to Murong Feixue, "It's good that he doesn't need her; we can each have one."

Then, Liu Lang turned to the angry Qin Dongyang and smiled, "General Qin, I'm truly sorry, I've had too much to drink. If… I spoke inappropriately, please forgive me."

Qin Dongyang snorted coldly and said, "I think Lord Mu is really drunk; perhaps he should go back and rest!"

Liu Lang But he said, "That won't do. I want to have a few more drinks with this beauty. General Qin, your wife is truly beautiful! Look at her figure, her breasts, her buttocks—she's far superior to the courtesans of Taiyuan."

Zhang Huiru said coquettishly, "My lord, I am a respectable woman. Please don't compare me to those women."

Liu Lang chuckled and suddenly reached out to tear off Zhang Huiru's gossamer-thin gauze dress. Zhang Huiru wasn't wearing a bodice, but rather a peach-colored strapless bra. The thin silk was almost stretched taut by her full breasts. Zhang Huiru

cried out "Ah!" and her trembling body was pulled into Liu Lang's arms.

At this moment, Qin Dongyang realized something was wrong and roared, "How infuriating!"

He was about to fight Liu Lang when he suddenly felt a numbness in his waist. Lan Liu had struck his pressure points, rendering him immobile and unable to speak. He could only watch helplessly as Liu Lang publicly violated his wife.

The soldier, seeing the situation was dire, tried to flee, but Murong Feixue struck first, knocking him unconscious. Lan Liu then brought ropes and tied the soldier up.

Liu Lang looked at Qin Dongyang and laughed, "What? You don't believe this? Take a look at who I am!"

With that, Liu Lang tore off his mask, revealing his true face.

Upon seeing Liu Lang, Qin Dongyang was speechless, his nose twisted with rage.

Liu Lang kneaded Zhang Huiru's large breasts and said, "You probably don't know, but your two wives have already reached an agreement with me. To put it bluntly, they're going to cuckold you. Of course, I'll be the one to do it for you personally, so you should feel honored."

Qin Dongyang rolled his eyes in anger and almost fainted.

Liu Lang laughed! "Great! This saves me the trouble! Ladies, let's go to bed and make General Qin wear a green hat."

With that, Liu Lang carried Zhang Huiru into the inner room.

Previously, Lan Liu didn't know she had lost her virginity to Liu Lang. Later, after chatting with Zhang Huiru several times, she learned that she had lost her virginity to Liu Lang that day. Coupled with seeing how Liu Lang treated Qin Dongyang this time, she knew that Liu Lang intended to help her get revenge, and her love for Liu Lang increased greatly.

At this moment, Lan Liu took Murong Feixue's hand and said, "Sister, from now on... I'll trouble you to take good care of me."

Murong Feixue smiled awkwardly. Now that things had come to this, even if she resented Liu Lang's philandering, she had to consider the bigger picture and make good use of these two women to seize the military stronghold of Woniu Pass. So she took Lan Liu's hand and went into the inner room.

At this time, Liu Lang was completely naked, and Zhang Huiru was limp in Liu Lang's arms, her clothes torn by Liu Lang.

She gasped repeatedly, "Sixth Master... please give it to me!" Lan Liu smiled and said, "These days, sister has truly felt like an eternity

. Sixth Master, please treat her well this once!" Liu Lang had several rounds of lovemaking with Murong Feixue, Zhang Huiru, and Lan Liu, and each time he brought them to a climax, making them eagerly respond to his movements, writhing and submitting to his pleasure.

After the passion subsided, it was almost four in the morning.

Liu Lang patted the sleepy-eyed Murong Feixue and said, "Sister-in-law, you have important matters to attend to, you can't sleep!"

Murong Feixue opened her eyes and asked, "What is it?"

Liu Lang put his mouth close to Murong Feixue's ear and said, "Qin Dongyang is still outside. When it gets light, I need to impersonate him to mobilize his army."

Murong Feixue nodded, got up, dressed, and went to the outer room, where she saw Qin Dongyang sitting angrily in a chair.

Hearing this, Qin Dongyang was both furious and helpless. Now he regretted it to the core, regretting falling for Liu Lang's trick and even more regretting raising two little sluts. But what puzzled him was why Zhang Huiru and Lan Liu had suddenly betrayed him, even making him a cuckold. What was so charming about that guy? No wonder they had been saying they weren't feeling well lately and didn't want to share a room with him; it turned out they had already been having affairs with other people.

When Qin Dongyang saw the stunningly beautiful Murong Feixue appear before him, he was stunned. He had never imagined that such an ethereal woman existed in the world. Her bright eyes and white teeth, her rosy cheeks, made her appear exquisitely beautiful. Her jade-like body was dazzling and captivating. Murong Feixue stared intently at him, but Qin Dongyang had no idea what she wanted.

After observing Qin Dongyang for a while, Murong Feixue opened her package, took out the tools and materials for making a human skin mask, and began to create one for him.

As she worked with her tools, she observed Qin Dongyang's face. When she saw his prominent bulge in his crotch, she blushed. She thought of her recent passionate encounter with Liu Lang, and how Qin Dongyang must have heard her joyful and loud cries. But then she thought: "So what if he heard? He's a dying man; why should I care about such things?"

Murong Feixue suddenly felt sympathy for Qin Dongyang, thinking: "As a man, this man is so pitiful!

Two people betrayed him at the same time, and he even heard them making love with other men..."

Looking at Murong Feixue's beautiful face, Qin Dongyang wanted nothing more than to break free of his restraints and pin her down for a hundred rounds. But the more he desired Murong Feixue, the more terrifying he felt for Liu Lang, because Liu Lang probably wanted to see him die in despair. So Qin Dongyang turned away, intending not to look at Murong Feixue again.

Suddenly, Murong Feixue smiled at Qin Dongyang—a smile that could topple empires!

Qin Dongyang's eyes widened involuntarily.

Looking at the hungry flames in Qin Dongyang's eyes, Murong Feixue coldly asked, "Beautiful? Do you want to see more?"

With that, Murong Feixue plunged her sword into Qin Dongyang's heart, causing him to depart from this world in endless despair and regret...

At dawn, Murong Feixue helped Liu Lang disguise himself. When Liu Lang put on Qin Dongyang's human skin mask, Murong Feixue and the other two surrounded him for a long time, all thinking it looked incredibly similar.

Lan Liu said, "Sixth Master's body is a little thinner than Qin Dongyang's, but I doubt anyone can tell."

Liu Lang was very satisfied, then grabbed the middle soldier and said, "Brother, I'm really sorry. Who told you to work for Cheng Shijie? Considering your youth and ignorance, I'll spare your life, but you'll have to suffer these next few days."

Saying this, Liu Lang took him and Qin Dongyang's corpse to the next room, then threw them into an empty cabinet and locked it from the outside.

Liu Lang said to Zhang Huiru and Lan Liu, "You two help me pass on the order to summon all the high-ranking officers, but I don't know any of them. You need to introduce them to me so I don't give myself away." Zhang Huiru and Lan Liu obeyed the order and went to carry out Liu Lang's instructions.

Liu Lang then said, "Feixue, later, if anyone doesn't know what's good for them, just kill them without hesitation."

Murong Feixue nodded and said, "I know! Liu Lang, why are you calling me by my name?"

Liu Lang held Murong Xuefei in his arms, placing her on his lap, and said, "I always feel uncomfortable calling you 'sister-in-law' anymore. Besides, don't you also not want me to call you 'sister-in-law'?"

Murong Feixue blushed, unsure how to answer, and simply nestled quietly in Liu Lang's arms, enjoying the sweetness of the moment. As for what to do when they returned to Waqiao Pass, Murong Feixue didn't want to think about it now.

At this moment, Zhang Huiru and Lan Liu returned. Seeing Liu Lang and Murong Feixue's intimate behavior, Zhang Huiru laughed and said, "Sixth Master, you're so good to my sister! We're so envious!"

Liu Lang patted Zhang Huiru's round bottom and said, "Don't be jealous! If this matter is handled well, each of us will be rewarded three times tonight."

Then, led by Zhang Huiru, Liu Lang arrived at the main hall.

At this time, almost all the high-ranking generals were waiting there.

Liu Lang cleared his throat and said, "Gentlemen, is everyone present?"

The generals stood up and said in unison, "General, what are your instructions?"

Liu Lang sat down on the large chair in the center and said, "Generals, please be seated!"

After the generals were seated, Liu Lang said, "Generals, are you all aware that the Imperial Envoy is currently in conflict with the Marquis of Taiyuan?"

Upon hearing this, the generals began to discuss among themselves.

Liu Lang said, "The generals of Ba Commandery, Santai Pass, and Jietang Pass have already stated their positions. Now it's Woniu Pass's turn! In your opinion, which side should I support?"

After speaking, Liu Lang observed the expressions on the faces of the generals.

Seeing the different expressions on their faces, Liu Lang realized that not all of these generals wanted to oppose the court; they simply knew about the relationship between Cheng Shijie and Qin Dongyang, and no one dared to stand up and oppose him.

Liu Lang said, “Generals, although I am a relative of the Marquis of Taiyuan, I must speak the truth. The Marquis of Taiyuan has openly opposed the court and is hostile to the imperial envoy personally appointed by the Emperor. This is clearly an act of treason! Now, the generals of Ba Commandery, Santai Pass, and Jietang Pass have all stood up against the Marquis of Taiyuan. Do you intend to follow him in rebellion?”

The generals looked at Liu Lang’s expression, fearing that he was testing them, and remained silent.

At this moment, a general stood up and said, “General, forgive my bluntness, but all of you generals here receive salaries from the court, and many of you, like me, still have your families in Bianjing. If we were to rebel, we would be going against the will of Heaven and would be punished!” As soon as

that general finished speaking, another dark-skinned, thin general stood up and said, “Chen Zhong, the Marquis and General Qin have valued you so much, yet you dare to say such things at a time like this! It is truly treasonous!”

As he spoke, the dark-skinned, thin general was about to draw his sword.

Seeing the dark-skinned, thin general's angry expression, as if he wanted to swallow Chen Zhong whole, Liu Lang gestured towards Zhang Huiru with his lip.

Zhang Huiru understood Liu Lang's meaning and said, "General Li Muhu, don't be angry. We are all General Qin's confidants. Let's not ruin our harmony."

At this moment, Liu Lang knew the general's name, so he nodded to Zhang Huiru and said, "Muhu, don't be impulsive either. Let General Chen finish speaking first."

Chen Zhong said angrily, "It's true that the Marquis has treated me well, but no matter how good he is to me, I can't follow him in rebellion. Besides, if your wife and children were in the capital, would you still dare to say such a thing?"

Li Muhu said angrily, "You... let me tell you the truth, I only have the Marquis and General Qin in my eyes. I don't care about anything else. What emperor? In my eyes,

he's just a ball." As he spoke, Li Muhu cupped his hands towards Liu Lang and said, "General Qin, just give the order! Even if it means going through fire and water, this humble general will not hesitate!"

Liu Lang cursed in his heart: You sycophant, look at your appearance, talking about fire and water! Even though Liu Lang thought this way, he remained outwardly calm and asked, "Generals, what do you think?"

Another man stood up and said, "General Li is absolutely right! General Qin, we were all promoted by you, and we are all loyal to the Marquis of Taiyuan. Rest assured, even if a knife is held to our throats, our hearts will only belong to the Marquis."

Liu Lang nodded, then looked at Zhang Huiru, who smiled and said, "General Wu Mang is indeed loyal and courageous!"

Liu Lang said, "General Wu Mang, this is rebellion! You should think carefully!"

Wu Mang shouted, "Rebellion is rebellion! Overthrow the Song Emperor, and the Marquis can ascend the throne as Emperor. Then you, General, will be the Grand Marshal of the Army. So, anyone who is unwilling to follow me, I will cut off their head."

As he spoke, Wu Mang looked at Chen Zhong with his copper bell-like eyes.

At this time, the other seven or eight generals remained silent, seemingly opportunistic, waiting for Liu Lang to express his opinion.

Liu Lang quietly took out the bugging device and placed it under the chair. He said to the eight generals, "This matter is of great importance. Discuss it here and tell me your answer later."

Then, Liu Lang said to Chen Zhong, Li Muhu, and Wu Mang, "You come with me and let them discuss it."

Afterward, Liu Lang gestured for Zhang Huiru, Lan Liu, and Murong Feixue to come with him. He then pulled Zhang Huiru aside and made her put on the bugging device, saying, "Remember the conversation of those people inside. We'll deal with them later."

Liu Lang, along with Chen Zhong, Li Muhu, and Wu Mang, and Lan Liu and Murong Feixue... Feixue entered another empty room and said, "Generals, today is the moment that will determine our future. You must think carefully about what to do. Now I need you to clearly state your positions."

Li Muhu and Wu Mang immediately expressed their opinions. Li Muhu said, "General Qin, if you say we should rebel, then we should rebel."

Wu Mang said, "General, things have come to this point. What is there to consider? The Marquis of Taiyuan is already fighting that brat surnamed Bian Yang! Just give the order. This humble general is willing to be the vanguard to attack Jietang Pass and bring back that Yang's head to the general."

Liulang nodded and then asked Chen Zhong for his opinion.

Chen Zhong cursed loudly, "Wu Mang, Li Muhu, you two bastards dare to betray the court! But I will never do such a thing. So General Qin, if you want to kill me, then kill me. I cannot do such a treasonous thing."

At this moment, Wu Mang started cursing at Li Muhu and Chen Zhong.

Seeing this, Liu Lang stopped Wu Mang and the other two, and said to Murong Feixue and Lan Liu, "I must be decisive in killing. Those who are disloyal to me should be executed on the spot!"

Murong Feixue and Lan Liu understood, and each drew their swords. While Li Muhu and Wu Mang were still gloating, the swords had already pierced their bodies, and they died with their eyes wide open, unable to close their eyes in peace.

Chen Zhong asked in surprise, "General Qin, what is this?"

Liu Lang laughed and said, "Didn't I say that those who are disloyal to me should be killed without mercy!"

Chen Zhong asked, "Does the general not want to join Cheng Shijie in the rebellion?"

Liu Lang said, "I never said I wanted to rebel with Cheng Shijie, so how could I help him? On the contrary, I want to send troops to Jietang Pass to fight Cheng Shijie to the death."

Chen Zhong obviously did not believe Liu Lang's words and looked at Liu Lang with doubt.

Liu Lang smiled, pointed to the corpses on the ground, and said, "This is enough to prove my resolve. Don't think that just because I'm related to Cheng Shijie, I'll help him. I won't do anything that will alienate the people and bring disaster to the world. If I send troops to Jietang Pass, would General Chen be willing to help?"

Chen Zhong quickly knelt on the ground and said, "This humble general is willing."

Liu Lang helped Chen Zhong up and asked, "How many troops do you have?"

Chen Zhong replied, "A total of three thousand men, including one thousand light cavalry and two thousand infantry."

Liu Lang then asked, "How many troops are there in total at Woniu Pass?"

Chen Zhong was surprised for a moment, but still replied, "Woniu Pass has a total of 46,000 troops, including 3,000 light cavalry, 2,000 heavy cavalry, 30,000 infantry, 5,000 archers, and 6,000 mobile troops."

Liu Lang said, "Very good. Now you know my determination. As far as you know, how many of those eight generals are willing to follow us?"

Chen Zhong thought for a moment and shook his head, "I'm afraid... very few!"

Liu Lang asked again, "Not a single one?"

Chen Zhong said, "I estimate Chen Gan will go, but it's hard to say about the others. However, as long as General Qin takes the lead, they won't dare to disobey."

Liu Lang shook his head, "That's meaningless. If I force them to go to the battlefield, and they defect on the spot, wouldn't that ruin everything? So these... " "Keeping these useless trash is pointless, so kill them all to prevent them from ruining my grand plan."

At this moment, Liu Lang dismissed Chen Zhong and called Zhang Huiru in, asking, "Huiru, what did those people say?"

Zhang Huiru was studying Liu Lang's strange contraption when she heard him ask, and quickly replied, "Of those eight people, except for Chen Ganshun who said he didn't want to rebel, the others all expressed their support for General Liu Lang and the Marquis of Taiyuan to rebel."

Seeing that what Zhang Huiru heard matched what Chen Zhong had said, Liu Lang immediately made up his mind. He had Zhang Huiru call Chen Zhong in, and then ordered Murong Feixue and Lan Liu to go to the hall where the eight generals were and eliminate the seven generals who supported the rebellion. Afterward, Liu Lang expressed his determination to Chen Zhong and Chen Ganshun and ordered them to prepare to send troops to Jietang Pass to fight Cheng Shijie to the death, and they both expressed their willingness to serve.

Liu Lang then asked Zhang Huiru, "Huiru, where are those martial arts masters in the manor?"

Zhang Huiru replied, "These people usually live in Ziya Pavilion. If there's anything, they'll come over as soon as we call."

Liu Lang then asked, "Do you think these people can be used by us?"

Zhang Huiru said, "From what I understand, these people are all desperate criminals. As long as we pay them, they'll do anything we ask."

Liu Lang said, "Alright! Summon them over immediately."

Soon after, Long Qiuping, Xuehu Monk, Xuanyuan Shenghu, and others appeared, but upon entering and seeing the corpses scattered on the ground, they all turned pale with fright.

Liu Lang said with a stern face, "Everyone! Don't be afraid, this matter has nothing to do with you. Listen to me first. The Marquis of Taiyuan and the Imperial Envoy are fighting fiercely at Jietang Pass. My stance is on the side of the court, and I am irreconcilably opposed to Cheng Shijie. But these people insist on rebelling..."

The experts were all confused because they knew that Qin Dongyang and Cheng Shijie not only had an extraordinary relationship, but the two had also reached an agreement that as long as Cheng Shijie launched a coup, Qin Dongyang would become the Grand Marshal of the Army. That was a decision that had been made long ago, and they did not understand why Qin Dongyang had suddenly changed his mind.

Seeing the experts' skepticism, Liu Lang pointed to the corpses on the ground and said, "These people didn't want to be on my side, so I killed them all. You may not know, but General Yang is a wise and virtuous man. He saw through Cheng Shijie's ambition long ago, and after discussing it with me all night, he proved that if Cheng Shijie launched a rebellion, it would be defying Heaven and he wouldn't win. Instead, he would be quickly suppressed by the court. Moreover, Waqiao Pass is now personally guarded by the Emperor, with 300,000 troops on standby. General Yang is strategizing from afar."

Liu Lang said to Xuan Yuan Sheng Hu, "General Xuan Yuan, you fought him. What's your opinion of him?"

Xuan Yuan Sheng Hu chuckled and said, "General, you're absolutely right. That kid... no, that Lord Yang is simply a peerless master, invincible. Even with my great strength, I was knocked down with a single slap. I truly admire him."

Liu Lang nodded and said, "I saw it long ago. General Yang is a peerless master..." " A genius indeed! Only by following him can we achieve something. So we've sworn brotherhood, he'll be the elder brother, and I'll be the younger. We'll share blessings and hardships together..."

The Blood-Bard Monk exclaimed in surprise, "General, you're more than ten years older than him. How come you're his younger brother?"

Liu Lang scolded, "Fool! Sworn brotherhood isn't about age, it's about ability! Look at you, you're almost fifty. If we were to swear brotherhood, would I have to call you elder brother?"

The Blood-Bard Monk quickly replied, "General, you're right. The capable one is the leader, and we're all the younger brothers. Everyone is willing to follow General Qin and Lord Yang, don't you agree?"

Immediately, a group of people echoed, "We're willing to follow General Qin and Lord Yang!"

Liu Lang nodded and smiled, "Believe me, you'll all be promoted and make a fortune! General Yang has already prepared generous gifts for everyone..."

As he spoke, Liu Lang waved to Zhang Huiru and Lan Liu, and the two women brought over a box of silver notes that they had already prepared.

Liu Lang distributed the approximately 20,000 taels of silver to those present. Chen Zhong and Chen Ganshun initially refused, but after Liu Lang's persuasion, they accepted the silver as well.

Liu Lang said, "From now on, we are General Yang's subordinates, and we are sworn enemies of Cheng Shijie!"

The crowd echoed, "Sworn enemies of Cheng Shijie!"

Liu Lang continued, "Gentlemen, when General Yang swore brotherhood with me, he already had the confidence to deal with Cheng Shijie. Now, the troops at Jietang Pass, Santai Pass, and Ba County have already engaged Cheng Shijie. Don't think that because you have fewer troops, you can't defeat Cheng Shijie. The four armies at Yanmen Pass, Daima Pass, Datong, and Cize are already fully prepared. General Yang decided to first wear down Cheng Shijie's troops, and then, together with the troops at Woniu Pass, attack Jietang Pass. With both sides working together from within and without, we will surely defeat Cheng Shijie! I truly admire General Yang to the point of prostration, and I even want to offer my wife to him..."

Seeing Liu Lang becoming increasingly carried away, Murong Feixue quickly interrupted... A knowing look prompted Liu Lang to quickly say, "I misspoke. I meant to have my wife introduce their relatives to General Yang. Think about it, if General Yang hadn't shown us the way, and we had actually followed Cheng Shijie in rebellion, I dare say we would have been defeated by the imperial army in two or three years. At that time, forget about promotions and wealth; even our livelihoods and our ability to continue the family line would have to be wiped out..."

Seeing that these people seemed to have been persuaded, and of course, they were also considering the money, Liu Lang said, "Those lying on the ground are all traitors, deserving of the extermination of their entire families. But considering they have followed me for many years, let them be executed! You take men and bring their families to me."

Upon hearing this, the crowd obeyed and went to carry out the order.

Zhang Huiru asked, "Sixth Master, are you really going to execute the whole family?"

Sixth Master replied, "Hesitation will only lead to future troubles! Besides, these people committed a crime punishable by the extermination of nine generations of their family. Executing the whole family would be too lenient for them."

Lan Liu said, "Sixth Master is right. These corrupt officials followed Cheng Shijie and Qin Dongyang in committing all sorts of evil deeds. When they confiscated my entire family's property, weren't they just as cruel? Now, Sixth Master has finally avenged me."

Soon, the families of the generals killed by Sixth Master were brought before him, totaling three or four hundred people.

Sixth Master glanced at them and secretly gave the order to drag out all the men, the old, and the young and behead them, leaving only the women aged between fifteen and thirty.

Seeing Liu Lang's ill intentions, Murong Feixue asked, "Liu Lang, are you up to no good? You actually find these women attractive?"

Liu Lang whispered, "You underestimate me. All these women combined can't compare to a fraction of your beauty. I just want to reward those we just bribed, to make them work for us."

Murong Feixue said, "You just killed their entire family. Even if they reluctantly agree today, who can guarantee they won't seek revenge for their families later, which would be detrimental to us!" Liu Lang

scoffed, "Can we use those people we bribed forever? Who among them is reliable? We're only using them temporarily. Even if they miraculously survive the battle of Jietang Pass... I won't..."

Murong Feixue laughed, "That's called discarding a used tool!"

Liu Lang nodded and said, "But these donkeys are really pitiful. Let them have one night of fun before they go into battle!"

Murong Feixue said, "Liu Lang, if you want them to be satisfied, you can buy prostitutes from a brothel. There's no need to treat those women like this!"

Liu Lang frowned and said, "That costs money!"

Murong Feixue said, "Doesn't Qin Dongyang have 100,000 taels? You've given away more than 20,000 taels, so there should be quite a bit left!"

Liu Lang touched Murong Feixue's belly and said, "We need to save some money; we still need to raise a son!"

Murong Feixue blushed, but before she could speak, Zhang Huiru came over and said, "Sixth Master, I want to have one too!"

Liu Lang patted Zhang Huiru's bottom and said, "If you want to have a son, you have to work hard yourself."

"Sixth Master, why don't you do it to me a few more times?" Zhang Huiru said. Sixth

Master scolded, "You're such a slut! All you know is how to do that kind of thing, but you know nothing about childbirth. I'll teach you a lesson later!"

At this moment, Sixth Master came to the courtyard and counted that there were twenty or thirty female prisoners in total. It seemed that there would be two women left over for each person. So he shouted, "Stop crying! Who told your families to commit such a heinous act, actually trying to rebel? So crying won't do you any good. Now there is a chance to atone for your sins. These people in front of you are all meritorious officials. I think you should serve them well. If the people you serve are satisfied, then your lives will be spared; if they are not satisfied, you will all be executed."

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