"Yes!" Bluemoon accepted the order, but she suddenly realized something. Were they going to make a move against Hao Defang?
Her grudge with Hao Defang had been entangled for so many years. Now that it was finally time to end it, she couldn't find the joy of revenge, and could only sigh …
Duan Chuner observed her reaction and asked, "Sister Qing, don't you want Hao Defang to be destroyed?" She was also paying attention to Miao Yi's reaction as she said this, reminding him whether he was reliable or not, and to not cause any trouble at this crucial moment.
Bluemoon said, "You're thinking too much." She turned and left.
Miao Yi looked at her back thoughtfully. Duan Chuner said again, "Governor, you're only sending a million troops. Isn't that a little too little?"
Miao Yi smiled, "Is it still too little? Many things are fatal not on the surface, nor are they visible. If Commander Pang's secret operations aren't in place, it's useless even if I send all my troops over. Don't you think so? "
Duan Chuner couldn't deny this point. The key to victory in the contest between these major forces was not on the surface. After all, no one dared to easily annex such a huge force. When it came to the surface, it was actually a competition of who was more prepared. The battle between the armies was often the final test of the results.
Miao Yi said again, "A million troops is not a small number. What Commander Pang wants is not a few percent of the troops I can send over. Besides, it's easy to be exposed if I move my troops too much. And if I move my troops too much, it will be disadvantageous for me to coordinate with Commander Pang's attack later. What do you think?"
Duan Chuner said quietly, "I will only report the situation here to the Commander, and let him decide whether to agree or not."
Miao Yi nodded, "Go ahead!"
Reality proved that Pang Guan didn't have any objections. He wanted everyone to know that Miao Yi had already sent troops to ally with him once they made a move. He wanted to drag Miao Yi down with him, and prevent him from being hesitant and retreating at the last minute. A million troops was enough to make an appearance.
Wang Lao and Pang Yuniang's wedding was approaching. Marshal Mao Lu's residence was preparing for the wedding, and it was lively and joyous.
What was not harmonious was that Cha Ruyan and Pang Guan quarreled several times over this matter. She cried and wept, and everyone in the Marshal fu knew about it, adding a haze to the wedding.
On the other hand, Pang Yuniang seemed to have accepted her fate. When Pang Guan told her that he was going to marry her to Wang Lao, Pang Yuniang just stared at her father quietly for a long time. She did not object and quietly agreed. It seemed to be very smooth, but Pang Guan was really stung by his daughter's gaze, and it became a lingering shadow in his heart.
It was also from that day onwards that Pang Yuniang almost shut herself up in her own courtyard and no longer showed her face.
Her family was worried that something would happen to her, so the maidservant stayed close to her. She even told Pang Xiaoxiao to accompany her sister more, so that she could comfort her.
On this day, Pang Yuniang was quietly taking care of the flowers and plants in her garden, while Pang Xiaoxiao was looking for something to talk about.
A maidservant ran in from outside and reported to the two young misses, "Not good, Madam and Master are quarreling again."
Pang Yuniang was unperturbed, as if she did not hear anything. Pang Xiaoxiao, on the other hand, was slightly anxious and quickly left.
When Pang Xiaoxiao arrived, she saw Pang Guan coldly snorting and swinging his sleeves as he left. Looking at her father who passed by with a face full of anger, and then looking at her mother who was wiping away her tears, Pang Xiaoxiao could only walk over and support her mother back into the house.
Pang Xiaoxiao dismissed the servants and walked behind her mother, who was sitting in front of the dressing table after making a ruckus. She personally tidied up her mother's messy hair, and softly sighed, "Mother, what father did was indeed a little too much …" She suddenly froze, looking at her mother in the mirror.
Cha Ruyan wiped away her tears and looked very calm. The sadness from before was completely gone. Cha Ruyan looked at her through the mirror and said, "Xiaoxiao, mother and father have quarreled for so many years, it doesn't matter how much they quarrel. You and your sister's marriage, don't blame your father. You have to understand that as long as your father is good, you can follow him well. At the very least, your mother's family won't be at a disadvantage. There will always be a way out for you. Mother will also not watch you suffer. On the contrary, if your father is not good, I'm afraid that the survival of the whole family will be a problem, not to mention the glory and wealth in front of you. You have to learn to weigh which is more important! Your father is the pillar of the family. What he considers is the future of the family. What he considers is the long-term of the family. Some things can't be blamed on your father. You have to be considerate, understand? "
Hearing this, Pang Xiaoxiao's eyes revealed a look of horror. Mother could actually say such a reason?
She suddenly had a chill, faintly aware that there was a huge conspiracy hidden in the quarrel between her mother and father.
And at this time, Haoze came. Hao Defang sent his eldest son, who was already a Star Sovereign, to represent Hao Defang to deliver a dowry.
Pang Yuniang was also invited out and called Haoze brother and sister in front of everyone.
It was one thing for Haoze to come and acknowledge Pang Yuniang as his sister in public. It was another thing for him to deliver the dowry. He also brought good news to the Pang family. On the day of the wedding, Hao Tianwang would personally come to congratulate them.
Haoze only stayed for half a day. After he left, Pang Guan and Chen Huaijiu went back to the study room.
"Qingyue has already secretly arrived with a million-strong army of the netherworld." Chen Huaijiu followed behind and reported.
"Settle them down. We must not let them be exposed now." Pang Guan sat down and instructed. He then asked, "How are the preparations on our side?"
"Don't worry, Master. Everything will be ready before the wedding." Chen Huaijiu promised. Then, he said hesitantly, "It's not appropriate for us to mobilize too many people. Hao Defang will definitely have a lot of people with her. If we really fight, this old servant is a little worried. Is the Xiahou family's promise reliable?"
Pang Guan's fingers lightly tapped on the table. "There shouldn't be a problem. The Xiahou family has already agreed. They'll act first as a signal and we'll act later. Niu Youde will attack after seeing what happens on our side. If the Xiahou family doesn't react, we'll just pretend that nothing happened. We won't suffer any losses! "
"That's good!" Chen Huaijiu nodded and heaved a sigh of relief.
The wedding date was getting closer and closer. Prince Hao's residence was also making preparations for Hao Defang's trip. At Hao Defang's level, it naturally wasn't a simple matter to go out in public. Safety was the top priority, so all kinds of arrangements must be made in advance.
Among the pavilions, Hao Defang stood leaning against the railing and looked at the dispirited drizzle outside. Dark clouds shrouded the sky above Prince Hao's residence. Lightning flashed and thunder rumbled.
Beside him, Su Yun reported about the trip.
Unexpectedly, halfway through, Hao Defang said indifferently, "Inform Pang Guan that I have something important to do and have to cancel the trip to congratulate them. Haoze will go on my behalf!"
Su Yun was stunned. Looking at Hao Defang's calm face under the flashing lightning, she thought she had heard wrong. She said hesitantly, "Your Highness, since you've adopted Pang Yuniang as your daughter, and Wang Lao is more or less half your son, and Pang Guan's status is also there. Isn't it a little inappropriate for you to not show up at their wedding?"
Hao Defang said expressionlessly, "Do as I say."
When the news of Hao Defang canceling the wedding was told to the Pang family, Pang Guan was a little confused.
The sun was shining brightly outside, but Pang Guan and Chen Huaijiu, who were hiding in the study, had dark expressions on their faces. They didn't know if Hao Defang had sensed something.
If Hao Defang didn't come, they couldn't force him to come. If they really did that, Hao Defang would definitely be suspicious.
More importantly, the arrangements they'd put in so much effort had all gone to waste. It was like punching cotton, and there was no need to continue preparing in secret.
"Old bastard!" Pang Guan slammed his fist on the table, his face full of resentment. His daughter would probably be given to Wang Lao for nothing. She wouldn't be of any use to her, but he had no choice but to marry her. He could only continue to let Wang Lao take advantage of him. He had nowhere to vent the anger in his heart.
Chen Huaijiu was also extremely depressed. He sighed, "There's no rush. Let's think of another way."
Miao Yi didn't know where the news came from, but the Governor's Manor of the Netherworld had first heard about it. Only then did he contact Pang Guan to confirm if it was true.
After Pang Guan's confirmation, Miao Yi was also a little confused. Hao Defang suddenly didn't play by the rules, and the preparations of a large group of people, both in the open and in the dark, were all for naught. The group of people in the underground palace were still locked up in there, making deductions for nothing!
Pacing back and forth in the room, Miao Yi suddenly stopped and furrowed his brows, "Did the news leak out and let Hao Defang sense something?"
Yang Qing pondered and shook his head, "That shouldn't be the case. Pang Guan wouldn't dare leak out anything like this. He must have made thorough preparations. Also, if Hao Defang knew that Pang Guan wanted to rebel, how could he tolerate him when he has the advantage? He would most likely beat him at his own game and cancel the wedding. To a certain extent, this means that Hao Defang still doesn't know! But Hao Defang must have his own safety considerations for doing this. "
Miao Yi curled his lips and cursed, "This old man is really hard to deal with. This time, Pang Guan lost his daughter and didn't get any benefits. He even missed an opportunity like this. I'm afraid it will be difficult for Pang Guan to find another suitable opportunity. It looks like we have to help him think of something."
Yang Qing frowned and fell into deep thought.
Meanwhile, Miao Yi also took out the Star Bell and contacted Cao Man. After all, he was working together with Cao Man and Pang Guan. If there was a change in the plan, he naturally had to discuss it.
Unexpectedly, after contacting Cao Man for a while, Miao Yi revealed a shocked expression, his eyes flickering.
Yang Qing noticed and asked, "Milord, what's wrong?"
Miao Yi had a strange expression on his face as he said, "Cao Man said that Hao Defang's personal army hasn't stopped their preparations for the trip. They only stopped it on the surface, but are actually still carrying it out in the dark."
Yang Qing was also shocked. He narrowed his eyes and said slowly, "That means Hao Defang is still making preparations to attend the wedding. The so-called cancellation of the trip is just a deliberate move to mislead us!"
Miao Yi shook his head and exclaimed, "That should be the case. Damn it. If we weren't working together with the Xiahou Clan this time and benefiting from Cao Man's well-informed network, we would have almost been fooled by him. This old fox is really cunning!"
Yang Qing's eyes brightened, "Milord, did Cao Man tell Pang Guan about this?"
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