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"Young Marshal! There is important intelligence!"
"Speak." Shangguan Shaoyi's expression was as cold as usual, and the light in his eyes was as solid as a rock.
"My subordinate just captured Lin Hongyao's deputy. We are currently interrogating him!"
Shangguan Shaoyi's heart tightened; this was tremendous news for them. Through the interrogation of this deputy, they might gain even more insights.
The military vehicle drove into the headquarters, and Shangguan Shaoyi and Shen Mingliang arrived at the dark room. He focused his gaze and saw the face of the man; Lin Hongyao's deputy had a righteous appearance and an extraordinary look. How could he be associated with someone as cunning and treacherous as Lin Hongyao?
He removed his trench coat, tightened the military gun at his waist, and said coldly, "How is the interrogation going?"
"Young Marshal, he is a coward; he has been crying."
Shangguan Shaoyi raised an eyebrow, picked up the gun, and pressed the muzzle against the deputy's throat, a chill spreading through the air. His voice was icy, "Speak! When did you start following Lin Hongyao? Who provided Lin Hongyao's weapons? How did he get in touch with that Yun Yun?"
"I'll talk, I'll talk! Please don't kill me." The deputy looked up at him, his fierce gaze perfectly concealed, pretending to be weak and helpless.
Shangguan Shaoyi withdrew the gun but still retained his cold demeanor. "I can't guarantee I won't kill you, but I can promise to make your death quicker. You can choose to be tortured to death by Shen Deputy Officer or let me put you down with one shot; it's up to you!"
"I..." The deputy lowered his head, covered in blood. Without thinking, he said, "Since I'm going to die anyway, I choose a quick death."
"Good. Tell me everything you know." Shangguan Shaoyi's eyes were filled with coldness, his probing gaze fixed on the deputy.
The deputy swallowed hard and said, "I was just an unnamed soldier. During Lin Dashuai—oh no, Lin Hongyao's coup, I contributed a little and was appreciated by him, promoted to become his deputy. On the surface, he seems glorious; in reality, he is a puppet of the Japanese, controlled by a woman named Yun Yun. He even fell in love with Yun Yun. However, after he was captured, she returned to her country as soon as she realized he had no further use."
Yun Yun... returned to her country? Shangguan Shaoyi looked at him coldly. If what he said was true, then Jin Yunqi was indeed not Yun Yun.
He felt suspicious but remained silent and listened as the deputy continued: "Then I started running for my life, fearing being caught by others. In the end..."
"Who wants to hear your story! Talk about Lin Hongyao!" Shen Mingliang kicked him hard. "Speak! What's going on with his weapons? They can't all be provided by the Japanese!"
"The Japanese did provide some parts, but not that much," he replied. The humiliation from that kick was buried deep in his heart; no matter how unwilling he felt inside, he had to follow what Yun Yun instructed him to say. It could be considered his last contribution to the Greater Japanese Empire.
"More was provided by a capitalist from the south. Now is a chaotic time, and the capitalists are betting on who will win. Some have placed their bets on Lin Dashuai, oh no, Lin Hongyao. However, every interaction between Lin Hongyao and that capitalist is very secretive; even I do not know who that person is." He raised his head, determined to face death. "I only know this much, Mr. Shangguan, you are a dragon among men, so you should keep your word. Please give me a quick end!"
Shangguan Shaoyi nodded slightly, and Shen Mingliang aimed his gun at his temple. He fell to the ground in response, resting here forever.
"Young Marshal, according to what he said, who could that southern capitalist be?" Shen Mingliang asked in confusion. Shangguan Shaoyi felt his heart slowly sink, as if weighed down by a thousand pounds, crashing down without reservation. The pain tormented him back and forth in his heart, leaving it a bloody mess, utterly miserable.
The southern capitalist refers to the four famous families from the south, with the Cheng Family being the most prominent...
Shangguan Shaoyi sat up straight and said coldly, "Whether what he said is true or false remains to be seen; however, his behavior is indeed quite strange." The military gun tapped rhythmically against his palm as thoughts raced through his mind, his eyes glinting coldly, making the air around him feel chilling.
"When he entered, I noticed he had an extraordinary appearance; he didn't seem like someone who feared for his life. But then he begged me not to kill him and revealed everything. Yet when faced with death, he displayed a fearless spirit that truly confounds me."
"You mean... this person has some hidden motives and cannot be trusted?"
Shangguan Shaoyi shook his head. If what the officer said was true and it turned out that the southern capitalist was indeed the Cheng Family, how would he face Mo Su? At this moment, his thoughts could no longer remain objective; he dared not make rash judgments. He took a gentle breath, ignoring the cold and subtle pain within him as reason gradually returned to him.
After a moment of silence, he finally spoke: "Deputy Officer Shen, find someone to search his home and see if anything can be uncovered."
"Yes! But..." Shen Mingliang thought for a moment before voicing his concerns. "Did you not say that this person's words cannot be trusted?"
"A centipede dies but does not fall over." The dim light in the dark room flickered repeatedly, reflecting his cold and handsome face. The light bulb swayed left and right as if it might fall at any moment. "Though Lin Hongyao is dead, I still feel that a force is lurking in the shadows waiting for an opportunity. If what he said is true, we can use his clues to uncover more information. If what he said is false, we may still find traces of our hidden enemies."
"I understand!" Shen Mingliang stood at attention and saluted, feeling admiration for the Young Marshal's calm wisdom.
Shangguan Shaoyi did not pause as he walked out of the dark room; dawn had already broken. The weak sunlight left him disoriented after being in darkness for so long as he raised his hand to shield himself from the brightness.
Incense burned in a precious censer, purple mist swirling.
Yun Yun was amidst it all, inhaling clouds and exhaling mist, feeling utterly bored.
"How did things go?" A tall figure concealed within the shadows asked.
Yun Yun straightened her posture, put down her cigarette, and slightly relaxed her delicate brows. She bent at a ninety-degree angle, bowing respectfully, "Father, please rest assured. I have already devised a plan that will throw Shangguan Lin into chaos."
"What is it?"
"It is well known that he has only one weakness, which is the woman he loves, Cheng Mo Su." Her cold and enchanting gaze fixed on the window, a cruel smile crept onto her flawless face. She took out the cloud fan from her sleeve and gently teased the air with it. "I have arranged for someone to set a trap, framing Cheng Mo Su's father as a financier supplying arms to Lin Hongyao."
"Just think about it. Without such a large supply of arms, how would Lin Hongyao dare to bomb planes and seize power? Although this financier did not directly kill anyone, Shangguan Lin's father died because of it. There is an old saying in China: 'I do not kill Bo Ren, yet Bo Ren dies because of me.' Thus, the death of General Shangguan will have an indirect connection to Cheng Mo Su's father. At that time, Shangguan Shaoyi will be thrown into disarray, and it will be the best opportunity for me to control him." Her smile grew increasingly cruel and seductive.
"But he is very meticulous in his thinking. Are you sure he will fall for your scheme?"
Yun Yun's eyes sparkled with malice as she crushed a corner of the fan with her delicate hand. The curve of her red lips became more vivid. "No matter how clever he is, he is still in the dark. I can use various means to investigate all his information, while he knows nothing about me. With such an information imbalance, how could he possibly see through my trap?"
"Good! My daughter, you are doing very well! I will report to the Emperor when I return. When the nation is established, I will grant you titles and honors!"
Yun Yun's emotionless eyes trembled slightly but quickly returned to their original state. Upon closer inspection, the smile at the corners of her lips was tinged with bitterness. She raised her head and bowed deeply once more, her crimson fingertips twisting a golden pocket watch. "Father, the time is almost up. I have other important matters to attend to today."
"What is it?"
Yun Yun's lips curled into a charming yet cruel smile. "His deputy officer, Shen Mingliang, seems to have quite an interest in me."
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