I was a conman in the Ming Dynasty.

Chapter 441 Revenge Plan

Chapter 441 Revenge Plan

Liu Ru was very puzzled. What was wrong with her nemesis today? He hadn't even had enough fun yet, and now he was asking her to tidy up her clothes.

"Where are you going?" Liu Rushi asked.

Wang Wenzhou said solemnly, "Ruru, Xiaolanlan cannot have died in vain. I must avenge her!"

"Hey, stop fooling around!" Liu Rushi advised, "Come on, let's go get something to eat first. You haven't eaten for so long, you must be starving."

"Mmm!" Wang Wenzhou nodded. He was indeed a little hungry; he needed energy to take revenge.

So Wang Wenzhou took Liu Rushi to lunch, and after lunch, Wang Wenzhou left the Zhongyi Duke's mansion.

Fearing Wang Wenzhou might cause trouble, Liu Rushi offered to go with him. Wang Wenzhou declined, saying he was going to the palace and it would be inconvenient to bring Liu Rushi along. Liu Rushi, of course, didn't believe him, so she and Wang Ying secretly followed behind Wang Wenzhou.

As Liu Rushi had predicted, after leaving the mansion, Wang Wenzhou did not go to the palace, but went straight to Hanshan Supermarket.

The manager of Hanshan Supermarket in Beijing is Zhu Yi, who was formerly the deputy battalion commander of the sedan chair carriers. Although Wang Wenzhou no longer owns shares in Hanshan Supermarket, Zhu Yi and others remain loyal to him.

The Iron-Blooded Anti-Traitor Battalion soldiers who were captured while on a mission in Liaodong had long been rescued by Wang Wenzhou. Wang Wenzhou settled them in Hanshan Supermarket.

Wang Wenzhou came to Hanshan Supermarket to prepare them for a mission. Wang Wenzhou planned to stir up trouble in the Ming Dynasty. He blamed the Donglin Party for Gao Guilan's death, and coupled with the two previous assassination attempts—though the masterminds hadn't been found yet—Wang Wenzhou believed the Donglin Party was responsible.

"Student Zhu Yi greets the principal." Zhu Yi quickly knelt down to pay his respects.

Wang Wenzhou waved his hand and said irritably, "Xiao Zhu, you're getting more and more outrageous. Where did you learn these bad habits? I hate men kneeling on the ground the most."

Zhu Yi quickly got up and said ingratiatingly, "I know I was wrong, Principal. Please don't be angry. I was just so happy to see you that I was a little out of my mind."

"Who the hell did he learn this from? He's such a smooth talker. Send someone to invite Jiang Zhenghe over, and call Wei Yongfu over too," Wang Wenzhou instructed.

"Yes!" Zhu Yi accepted the order and went out.

Jiang Zhenghe was originally a commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard. He had served with Wang Wenzhou on a mission in Liaodong before being captured. After being rescued by Wang Wenzhou, Wang Wenzhou considered him one of his own and gave him a helping hand. Now, Jiang Zhenghe is the commander of the Northern Garrison of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, a powerful figure with considerable influence.

Wei Yongfu was the commander of the Iron-Blooded Anti-Traitor Battalion. Although the Iron-Blooded Anti-Traitor Battalion had made great contributions in Liaodong, they were still death row inmates. Wang Wenzhou pardoned them from the death penalty. Although he did not give them any official positions, he did give them decent jobs. Although they could not live a life of luxury, they could still live comfortably.

A short while later, Jiang Zhenghe and Wei Yongfu hurriedly entered, led by Zhu Yi.

"Greetings, Your Excellency!" Jiang Zhenghe and the others hurriedly bowed in respect.

"Get up, all of you!" Wang Wenzhou waved his hand and said with a smile, "Little Jiang, I invited you here today because I have a favor to ask of you!"

Jiang Zhenghe quickly cupped his hands and said, "My lord, you saved my life. As long as you give the order, I will go through fire and water without hesitation."

"Fine!" Wang Wenzhou nodded, cursing as he said, "Because I've been loyal to the Emperor and shared his burdens, I've offended many people. These bastards wish they could kill me. They've tried to assassinate me time and time again, and my three babies have died tragically. Today, another baby has been murdered!"

Jiang Zhenghe was, after all, the commander of the Northern Garrison, so he knew about these things. Moreover, Zhu Youjian had ordered them to thoroughly investigate the assassination of Wang Wenzhou, but they hadn't found any clues. Jiang Zhenghe had also heard about Gao Guilan's suicide that day.

Although Jiang Zhenghe hadn't been by Wang Wenzhou's side for very long, he understood Wang Wenzhou's temperament. In the words of the civil and military officials, Wang Wenzhou was a mad dog, capable of anything when he went berserk. Now it seemed Wang Wenzhou was planning something, but Jiang Zhenghe dared not disobey. After all, without Wang Wenzhou, he wouldn't have his current position. Moreover, Wang Wenzhou was deeply favored by the emperor; even if the sky were to fall, Wang Wenzhou would bear the consequences.

Jiang Zhenghe clasped his hands in a fist salute and said, "Sir, please give your orders."

"Haha!" Wang Wenzhou laughed loudly, "Little Jiang is not bad! He's a good comrade. I didn't help you for nothing."

Wang Wenzhou thought for a moment and then said, "You must immediately use the Embroidered Uniform Guard to find out the officials who tried Gao Yingxiang and the executioners who carried out his execution."

"Yes!" Jiang Zhenghe knew that Gao Guilan was Gao Yingxiang's daughter, and now it seemed that Wang Wenzhou intended to avenge the father and daughter.

"Also, prepare some Jinyiwei uniforms and weapons. After all, I'm going to commit illegal acts, and it would be too much to ask real Jinyiwei to do it," Wang Wenzhou said seriously.

"Your subordinate obeys." Jiang Zhenghe shook his head with a wry smile. Lord Wang, you know you disregard the law. If you know that, then don't do it!

"Xiao Jiang, you go and take care of these things first." Wang Wenzhou waved his hand.

"Yes!" Jiang Zhenghe withdrew.

Wang Wenzhou looked at Wei Yongfu and asked, "Little Wei, how many Iron-Blooded Anti-Traitor Battalion brothers are left in the capital?"

Wei Yongfu thought for a moment and replied, "Your Excellency, there are more than 300 brothers settled in the capital, and another 800 little white rabbits."

Wang Wenzhou waved his hand and said, "Don't use the little rabbits. After all, they've changed their identities and remarried."

"Yes!" Wei Yongfu replied quickly.

"Little White Rabbit" refers to the girls who assassinated Tartar officials in Liaodong. Later, as agreed, Wang Wenzhou cleared their identities and used his connections to find them husbands. Essentially, these "Little White Rabbits" all became wives of officials. Wang Wenzhou didn't want to disrupt their stable lives.

Wang Wenzhou instructed, "Xiao Wei, gather your men immediately and prepare for action. I'm taking you guys to kill some people for fun."

"Yes!" Wei Yongfu quickly accepted the order.

Just then, a servant knocked on the door. Zhu Yi went out to inquire, then turned back into the room and said, "Principal, something bad has happened. Mr. Liu has arrived."

Wang Wenzhou's expression changed, and he hurriedly said, "Listen carefully, nothing happened just now. I came here today to have a drink and a chat with some of my old subordinates."

"Yes!" Zhu Yi quickly replied. The principal feared nothing but Mr. Liu.

Liu Rushi and Wang Ying rushed over.

"Ruru, sister-in-law, what brings you here?" Wang Wenzhou rushed over and asked, hugging the two babies.

"It's nothing, I was just worried you were too sad," Liu Rushi said seriously.

"My Ruru is so well-behaved, come and give me a kiss." Wang Wenzhou kissed her.

Zhu Yi and the others were already used to it, especially Zhu Yi, who, as the captain of the sedan chair carriers, had been by Wang Wenzhou's side the longest and knew Wang Wenzhou's character better than anyone else.

After the kiss, Liu Rushi gently stroked Wang Wenzhou's face and said softly, "It's good to come out for a walk. Wang Ying and I will play with you. When you're done playing, we'll go home."

Wang Wenzhou frowned. "Ru Ru, stop fooling around. I'm going to kill someone. You can't play with me if you come along."