"Yes, Great-uncle, exactly as you said. There isn't anyone under Heaven you can't see through." Ying Lan immediately spoke excitedly.
Looking at Ying Lan, Zhong Shan suddenly thought of several adopted sons who had betrayed him. He shook his head, a trace of lament flashing through his eyes. "The Imperial Family of Liao Kingdom wasn't complicated enough, and all the people it produced were mediocrities, so they were easy to see through. And besides, those involved were blinded by their circumstances..."
Being blinded by their circumstances was also why Zhong Shan had failed to see through the hearts of several adopted sons. This made him constantly reflect and repeatedly wonder what would become of the adopted sons who remained.
Ying Lan, however, failed to notice the change in Zhong Shan's expression and continued, "The new emperor, under the urging of that aide—no, he's a Second Rank Official now—wanted to marry me and make me Empress. In the end, he threatened me, demanding that I hand over my military authority. I got furious right then, washed my hands of it, and came back. Let him regret it. Other than me, Liao Kingdom has no commanders—everyone else is a puppet. Sooner or later, the other Four Kingdoms will turn defeat into victory."
Seeing Ying Lan's huffy appearance, Zhong Shan found it amusing. Coming back was fine. From what Ying Lan had said, it was clear that she already possessed the talent of a great general.
"Has my Ying Lan taken a fancy to anyone? Great-uncle will go propose on your behalf. If he refuses, I'll snatch you a groom," Zhong Shan said with a smile.
"No, no. My man has to surpass Great-uncle. Otherwise, Ying Lan will never marry in this lifetime." Ying Lan immediately spoke with some anxiety.
"Eh? That'll be