nashuaworldcup Chapter 286 Foresight
Chapter 286 Foresight
Chapter 286 Deep Planning
Liang Tingdong, the Vice Minister of War, fainted from the heat yesterday. This morning, after getting up, he began to lament. His wife was very puzzled and asked him what was wrong, why he had suffered heatstroke in such cold weather.
Liang Tingdong shook his head with a wry smile and said, "Women don't need to concern themselves with so many things. If I go to court today and don't return, you should immediately sell the property in the capital and then take the children back to your hometown."
His wife was terrified, feeling as if her husband was making his final arrangements. With tears in her eyes, she asked, "Sir, what crime have you committed?"
Liang Tingdong frowned and said coldly, "How could I do anything illegal? There's a mad dog in the court that bites anyone it sees. I'd rather be bitten to death by it!"
His wives and concubines advised, "Master, why don't you stay home and pretend to be sick for a few days?"
How long should he hide? Liang Chengdong dared not skip court. Qian Shisheng had not attended court yesterday, and as a result, Wang Wenzhou ransacked his home. More than twenty men in his household were beheaded on the spot by Wang Wenzhou, and all the women were sent to the brothel. It was a complete destruction of his family.
"Change your clothes!" Liang Chengdong said coldly.
"Master..." His wife wanted to persuade him again.
Liang Chengdong angrily reprimanded, "What do you know, you woman? Don't cause trouble! You don't need to wear cotton-padded clothes today. Just wear a single layer under your official robes. Also, bring me a thick overcoat."
Seeing Liang Chengdong's anger, his wife dared not try to persuade him any further and quickly complied.
Liang Chengdong bid farewell to his wife and risked his life to attend court. Not only him, but many high-ranking officials did the same, making arrangements for their affairs before going to court.
Liang Chengdong was puzzled at the court assembly site. What was going on today? The furnace formation was gone. What tricks was Wang Wenzhou up to now?
Not only was Liang Chengdong puzzled, but everyone else was too. They gathered in twos and threes, whispering among themselves.
Wang Wenzhou acted out of character, not drinking tea and chatting with the nobles, but instead sitting in a corner with Chen Yuanyuan, drinking alone.
Seeing Wang Wenzhou's low profile, the officials were very pleased. It seemed Wang Wenzhou wanted to back down, but it was too late! Wang Wenzhou, you mad dog that bites people, you're dead! If we let you go this time, who knows who you'll bite to death next time you go berserk!
Kong Zhenyun looked around but didn't see the little princess, and he finally breathed a sigh of relief. Yesterday, the little princess had worn him out riding on her; that bastard Wang Wenzhou had tricked her into riding him. The little princess really treated Kong Zhenyun like a horse, not only making a special saddle but also holding a whip. Even worse, her boots had spurs. Yesterday was so hot; he crawled around on the ground and eventually collapsed from heatstroke. When he got home, he found his body covered in bruises, all from the little princess whipping him.
Wen Tiren chatted quietly with a few close confidants, seemingly unperturbed. He knew that Wang Wenzhou wasn't backing down; he was definitely up to some kind of scheme again.
This continued until noon, when it was time for lunch.
Wang Wenzhou, arm in arm with Chen Yuanyuan, approached the officials. He cupped his hands in greeting and said, "Fellow colleagues, I have offended you greatly these past few days. Although we have different stances, we are all working for our beloved country and for public affairs. I do not wish to hold any personal grudges against you. Therefore, I will treat you all to hot pot at noon today. It is from Hanshan Hot Pot City, and the quality is absolutely guaranteed."
After Wang Wenzhou finished speaking, he gave a few instructions to the young eunuch, then turned and left.
The officials burst into laughter; Wang Wenzhou had truly backed down.
In no time, the food and wine were laid out, and the officials drank and chatted happily, all with smiles on their faces.
Zhang Fengyi raised his glass and said, "It seems Wang Wenzhou has backed down. Let's drink to that, everyone."
Qian Qianyi, Kong Zhenyun, and several others who were at the same table as Zhang Fengyi quickly drank their drinks in one gulp.
Qian Qianyi said with a smile, "I guess Wang Wenzhou and that old fox Wen Tiren didn't reach an agreement yesterday. Come to think of it, Wen Tiren isn't stupid, why would he cooperate with Wang Wenzhou? Wang Wenzhou is reckless when he's insane, Wen Tiren must be afraid of getting himself killed."
Hou Xun asked, "Shall we continue with our plan from yesterday?"
Qian Qianyi's expression changed, and he said coldly, "This mad dog cannot be allowed to live. Wang Wenzhou acts without regard for the consequences. If he retaliates, I'm afraid I will be injured by him."
“Brother Qian is right,” Hou Xun nodded.
While the officials were eating, Wang Wenzhou suddenly took the little princess's hand and slowly walked over.
"Lord Kong, the little princess misses you. Come here quickly and let her ride on your back!" Wang Wenzhou beckoned to Kong Zhenyun.
"Little princess, your old minister is coming right away!" Kong Zhenyun shook his head with a wry smile, quickly put down his chopsticks, walked over, and knelt on the ground. Several eunuchs put a specially made saddle on him.
Wang Wenzhou gently stroked Zhu Meichu's head and said with a smile, "Little Meichu, go ride a horse and play."
"Yes!" Zhu Meichu nodded happily and mounted her horse.
The officials' expressions changed. Why was that mad dog Wang Wenzhou here again? Had we been set up?
Suddenly, Qian Qianyi felt a sharp pain in his abdomen. He frowned, clutched his stomach, and exclaimed, "Oh no! We've fallen into a trap!"
Hou Xun also felt a stomachache at this moment. He looked at the other people at the table, and they all had expressions of pain.
Wang Wenzhou smiled slightly. Did you really think I was being so kind as to treat you to something delicious? There were so many laxatives in there; you'll be pooping your pants soon.
"Pfft..." The laxative worked very well, and Qian Qianyi couldn't hold back any longer. He felt his anus loosen and he defecated.
"Pfft, pfft, pfft..." In an instant, one official after another defecated in their pants, like firecrackers going off.
Qian Qianyi stood up and shifted his body, feeling a warm, damp sensation on his buttocks. He shook his head with a wry smile, knowing it would definitely get cold later. He looked around and suddenly realized the atmosphere was very strange; nearly half of the officials were still drinking and chatting happily without any problems.
What's going on? Qian Qianyi suddenly frowned. Could it be that so many people have already agreed to peace talks? He looked at Wen Tiren's table, and sure enough, Wen Tiren was smiling and drinking with his companions.
"You spineless traitors!" Qian Qianyi cursed inwardly. Suddenly, his stomach started hurting again. He quickly clutched his stomach and squatted down. As soon as he squatted down, "plop..." he had diarrhea again.
"Lord Wen, look!" An official sitting at the same table as Wen Tiren noticed something amiss and pointed to the officials with pained expressions, reminding him of the situation.
Wen Tiren looked back and said admiringly, "Wang Wenzhou's plan is truly brilliant!"
"Why do you say that, Lord Wen?" the man asked.
Wen Tiren explained, “I have formed an alliance with Wang Wenzhou, but we don’t have that many people. Wang Wenzhou deliberately targeted Qian Qianyi and others, but let half of the officials go. In Qian Qianyi’s view, those who were not targeted by Wang Wenzhou may have already sided with him.”
The man nodded and flattered, "Lord Wen is truly insightful and far-sighted; otherwise, we would be in the same situation as them today."
Wen Tiren shook his head with a wry smile. In order to form an alliance with Wang Wenzhou, the old man had given his most beloved granddaughter to him as a concubine to show his sincerity, but Wang Wenzhou, that fool, gave him a lot of sarcastic remarks.