The Empress Kneels in Her Palace to Admit Her Mistakes After Slaying Her Ways in the Female-Oriented

Chen Liang didn't know why Zhang Shi reacted so strongly, but he still honestly repeated the story.

He said, "Ning Wanqin!"

"Lu Chaosheng's betrothed!"

Zhang Shi immediately shouted, "How is that possible?"

"How could Ning Wanqin possibly be the leader of the entire female army? Her? What makes her think she is?"

Now it was Chen Liang's turn to be surprised. He asked, "General Zhang Shi, have you perhaps met this Ning Wanqin before?"

"No!" Zhang Shidao said, "But I know her very well. A fickle woman will make unreasonable demands. If it weren't for her, General Lu wouldn't have surrendered so easily."

Chen Liang nodded.

Although Zhang Shi didn't explain it clearly, he had experience leading the entire Pukou City Love Mutual Aid Alliance, so he could roughly guess the situation from just a few words.

He said, "General Zhang Shi, it seems that this matter has nothing to do with General Lu Chaosheng."

"However... as far as I know, Ning Wanqin has always been using General Lu Chaosheng's name."

"I think, in Ning Wanqin's words, it's like... although General Lu Chaosheng and Ning Wanqin have broken up, Ning Wanqin hasn't admitted it."

"In Ning Wanqin's eyes, General Lu Chaosheng is still her fiancé."

"It is precisely because of her background that Gu Qingyue chose Ning Wanqin as her partner."

Zhang Shi was dumbfounded.

"Holy crap?"

"That must be it. After all, General Lu Chaosheng was the de facto commander of the Jiangbei Fortress Group. Without that connection, why would Ning Wanqin be someone Gu Qingyue would even notice?"

After a pause, Chen Liang continued, "Even now, General Lu Chaosheng still wields considerable influence within the Jiangbei fortress complex, and that's what Gu Qingyue values."

"Therefore, it's a done deal that Ning Wanqin will be a partner in the all-female team!"

Zhang Shi: "Damn it!"

……

Across the Yangtze River, at the military camp.

As Ning Wanqin's best friend, Shen Moyan was dejected, like a wilted eggplant, and had no interest whatsoever. She was completely devoid of the spirit she had shown when she confronted Lu Chaosheng.

The reason is simple: reality is crueler than imagined.

He gave up his decent position at the Jiangbei Fortress Complex, crossed the river, and came to join the navy under the command of Zhou Mengyan. However, things did not go as planned.

Zhou Mengyan didn't take him seriously.

To be more precise, Zhou Mengyan didn't even bother to see him.

They simply had a lieutenant general settle him down.

He was given the insignificant title of naval commander, which seemed to be equivalent to his status in the Jiangbei fortress complex, but the actual power he could wield was vastly different.

It can be said that Shen Moyan's choice has turned a promising future into a gloomy and uncertain one.

It's no wonder I'm so upset.

The only consolation was that Ning Wanqin was still by his side.

"Mo Yan, don't be sad, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future."

Ning Wanqin entered, her tone gentle yet filled with deep concern: "This naval commander Zhou Mengyan is a terrible judge of character. He doesn't use a treasure like Mo Yan, but instead chooses to sideline you. I feel sorry for you."

"Mo Yan, how about we go back to the Jiangbei Fortress Complex? I'll talk to Chao Sheng and ask him to transfer you back to your original position..."

"Or, have him promote you another level."

Unfortunately, these gentle words did not make Shen Moyan happy; instead, they fueled his anger: "Go back?"

"How do we get back?"

"Won't people laugh at me when I go back?"

"I finally managed to get out of here, only to go back and be judged by those people?"

"What kind of looks are they giving me?"

"What a pretty boy!"

"I am also a human being, and I have the dignity of being a human being. I absolutely cannot allow them to look at me that way again."

"Besides..."

A hint of fear flashed in Shen Moyan's eyes as he said, "Ren Tianye has already occupied the Jiangbei Fortress Complex. If I go back, I will not only be under Lu Chaosheng's command, but also under Ren Tianye's command."

"What exactly is Ren Tianye?"

"Will he tolerate me?"

"If Ren Tianye decides to deal with me then, will Lu Chaosheng be able to stop him?"

"I, Shen Moyan, can only stay on this side of the Yangtze River."

Upon hearing this, Ning Wanqin quickly apologized, "I'm sorry, Mo Yan, I didn't think of these things. You're right."

"The current Jiangbei fortress complex is indeed beyond our reach."

"I can only make a living under the command of Zhou Mengyan, the Grand Admiral of the Navy..."

"So we have to think of a way."

Ning Wanqin spoke firmly, and her eyes showed a thoughtful look. But Shen Moyan became more and more anxious. It was obvious that the naval commander Zhou Mengyan looked down on him. Now he wanted Zhou Mengyan to promote him. It was simply a pipe dream!

How is that even possible?

While feeling anxious and restless, Ning Wanqin said, "I've got it, Mo Yan, I have a plan. I'll go find someone and discuss it with them. They'll definitely be able to give you a tangible future."

"Who is it!"

Ning Wanqin smiled radiantly, like a flower in bloom: "It's a secret!"

"Wanqin, are you still keeping this a secret from me?" Shen Moyan asked, her face showing a pitiful expression. "Don't you consider me your best friend anymore?"

"We went through so much hardship crossing the Yangtze River from the fortresses north of the river to the other side. We were all alone, relying on each other for survival, and this is how you treat me..."

Seeing the expression on Shen Moyan's face, Ning Wanqin couldn't bear it any longer and quickly said, "Moyan, it's not that I can't tell you, it's just that the time isn't right yet. Please wait a little while, I'll go ask and come back."

"But... I don't feel safe."

"Then... what do you suggest we do?"

As soon as Ning Wanqin finished asking her question, she saw Shen Moyan approaching. His intense masculine scent enveloped her, and Ning Wanqin's face immediately flushed. Knowing what Shen Moyan was going to do, she quickly stepped back and said, "Moyan, we agreed that you are my best friend, and I will always consider you my best friend."

"But I am still Lu Chaosheng's betrothed. I married you and made you wear a wedding ring just to give you a position as the Grand Admiral of the Navy. I cannot betray Lu Chaosheng."

"Don't do this!"

"Wanqin..." Shen Moyan sighed resentfully, his tone almost like that of a newlywed wife.

This made Ning Wanqin's heart pound wildly.

But he gritted his teeth and made a firm decision, and quickly left the tent.

As soon as she went out, Shen Moyan's expression completely changed, from pitiful to furious and irritable. He started smashing things around inside the tent, leaving it in a complete mess.

However, Ning Wanqin didn't see any of this. She rushed off to make plans for Shen Moyan and didn't return until three hours later, her face beaming with joy.

"Mo Yan, I've taken care of things for you."

"Ah? Really?" Shen Moyan was overjoyed: "Wanqin, I knew it. You're the only one in this world who cares about me. It's so wonderful to have you here."

"How did you manage to get it done for me?"

"I've come up with an idea for you," Ning Wanqin said. "As long as you perform an unparalleled service for the Grand Admiral Zhou Mengyan, he will immediately treat you as an honored guest!"

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