"Water General, I know you’ve been discontented lately, but rest assured that this City Lord will thoroughly investigate the matter. You need not worry yourself."
Of course, the Lord of Tianfeng City was unwilling to let the Water General get involved in this matter, intending to dismiss him.
But today’s Water General seed different, as if he had lost his composure, starkly contrasting how he usually behaved.
"City Lord, it seems you’re mistaken. Last ti, when General Shan accused of colluding with those from the Free Heaven Country, you didn’t act this way. Many people have been monitoring my residence. I find it hard to believe their presence at my mansion was unprovoked!"
The Water General’s words pierced directly into the heart of the Lord of Tianfeng City like a needle.
Even if the Lord of Tianfeng City refused to acknowledge it, it was rely deceiving himself.
The Lord of Tianfeng City showed signs of displeasure: "This... this City Lord is unaware, but this matter has wide implications. If you continue to pursue it, won’t it further unsettle the army?"
However, as if ignoring the attitude of the Lord of Tianfeng City entirely, the Water General continued, "City Lord, I believe stabilizing the army’s morale is the best course of action now, not continuing to conceal the matter. If this issue becos public, Tianfeng City will be in grave danger!"
"You!"
The Lord of Tianfeng City pointed at the Water General, unable to utter a single word, bewildered as to why today the Water General was so determined to confront General Shan.
It seed the suppression had been too long, and finally finding an outlet today, the Water General was unwilling to pass up this opportunity.
The City Lord could only understand it this way, yet was still reluctant to summon General Shan.
"You may leave now. I will make my decision on this matter."
"But City Lord..."
The Lord of Tianfeng City erupted in anger: "Who is the City Lord, you or ? If you don’t return, don’t bla for losing my temper..."
Only then did the Water General say nothing further, saluting before leaving.
Unexpectedly, just as he left, he encountered General Shan.
After exchanging a glance with General Shan, the Water General turned and left without a backward glance, a cold smile playing at the corners of his mouth.
General Shan entered the City Lord Mansion, bowing to the Lord of Tianfeng City: "I’ve heard the recent rumors, City Lord. Don’t believe these baseless slanders. How could I possibly collaborate with those demonic thieves?"
The Lord of Tianfeng City regarded General Shan coolly: "Rest assured, I won’t heed such rumors. However, why did those n retreat without much gain the last ti they fought?"
General Shan’s heart skipped a beat, despite claiming not to believe the rumors, the Lord of Tianfeng City’s attitude clearly suggested doubt.
"This... I do not know, sir. Perhaps it was a sche by the other side."
General Shan’s explanation only deepened the Lord of Tianfeng City’s suspicion.
Nodding, the Lord of Tianfeng City said, "I understand the matter. You may leave now as I will decide on it."
Though General Shan wished to say more, he knew that anything he said to the Lord of Tianfeng City now would be superfluous.
Having followed the Lord of Tianfeng City for so long, he understood well when to speak and when to hold his tongue better than anyone.
"Understood, City Lord!"
General Shan left the City Lord Mansion, his expression not particularly pleasant.
At that ti, the Water General was in the General’s Mansion, restlessly laying upon his seat.
"General, aren’t we going to the Imperial Secretariat?"
The Deputy General approached, looking curiously at the Water General.
As soone closely trusted by the Water General, he knew well that the Water General had connections with the Free Heaven Country.
However, to not even keep up appearances seed overly conspicuous.
The Water General sniffed coldly, saying, "Why should I go? The Lord of Tianfeng City favors General Shan. Last ti when rumors spread about , he summoned , but this ti he doesn’t summon General Shan. Isn’t he obviously favoring the other side?"
The Deputy General began to feel worried, "But even so, if you don’t assu your post, the City Lord likely will..."
The Water General stood and shook his head, "You need to understand that the fault in this matter doesn’t lie with . We are all one of the Eight Great Generals; before I endured it, now I am simply reclaiming my right. Is that wrong?"
The Deputy General was montarily stunned, then, upon careful consideration, seed to grasp the logic. There were the Eight Great Generals; why should there be differing treatnts following re rumors?
Even though everyone knew General Shan was a confidant of the Lord of Tianfeng City, to not even maintain the facade, was such a City Lord truly worthy of fidelity?
Thus, two days passed without the Water General visiting the Imperial Secretariat.
Though this news reached the Lord of Tianfeng City, he rely frowned.
He knew the Water General harbored resentnt over the incident and therefore wouldn’t dwell on it overly much.
The rumors within the camp grew increasingly nurous.
The City Lord paid little heed to it.
In the Bei Family, the Bei Family Head smiled slightly at Ping Xiao, saying, "Ping Xiao Great Commander, this plan has already played a crucial role, but now at this pivotal mont, it seems sowhat too calm."
Ping Xiao smiled, "Too calm, is it? Then how about I stir things up a little more?"
It was said the current situation was overly calm because although General Shan fell under suspicion, the Water General had started a work stoppage.
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