I was a conman in the Ming Dynasty.

Chapter 423 Mandarin Duck Pot

Chapter 423 Mandarin Duck Pot

As Wang Lin listened to Wang Wenzhou's words, she grew increasingly fearful. Her husband, Sun Chuanting, had mentioned to her that he would definitely meet with Gao Yingxiang. Although Sun Chuanting desired military merit, persuading Gao Yingxiang to surrender without bloodshed would be a significant achievement.

Fortunately, Wang Lin was blushing with embarrassment; otherwise, Huang Long would have noticed her flustered state.

After explaining things to Wang Lin, Wang Wenzhou said, "Old Sun, don't drink alone like this! I know I went a bit too far earlier, please don't be angry. I'll send you a few guard girls to sleep with another day. Don't worry, I've never slept with any of them before!"

Sun Chuanting was both amused and exasperated. "Wang Wenzhou, you shameless scoundrel! Do you think women are just playthings that can be given away at will?"

"Old Sun, let's talk about serious matters. Huang Long, you go ahead and say it," Wang Wenzhou said, looking at Huang Long.

Huang Long nodded and said, "Lord Sun, it's like this. It's not that King Chuang doesn't trust Lord Wang, but the matter is of utmost importance. Without the guarantee of a high-ranking official, we dare not be careless. King Chuang's hundreds of thousands of troops represent hundreds of thousands of lives!"

Sun Chuanting nodded. He wasn't surprised. Wang Wenzhou was a mad dog who acted strangely and was unruly. It would be strange if Gao Yingxiang trusted him.

“I can assure you that what Lord Wang said is true. If you still don’t believe me, I can speak with Gao Yingxiang in person,” Sun Chuanting said.

Wang Wenzhou put his arm around Wang Lin and whispered, "Sister-in-law, it's your turn to perform!"

Wang Lin nodded, then suddenly stood up and slapped Wang Wenzhou across the face.

"Slap!" The sound of the slap was very loud.

"Damn it!" Wang Wenzhou covered his face, glared fiercely at Wang Lin, and cursed, "Sister-in-law, what are you doing?"

“You scoundrel! I am not a courtesan. Where are you going to touch me with your filthy hands?” Wang Lin said, tears streaming down her face.

"Sigh..." Huang Long sighed softly. Lord Wang, you have so many women, and we're talking about serious business now. Can't you be a little more serious?

"Lord Wang, please don't be angry, please sit down." Huang Long quickly pulled Wang Wenzhou to sit down, afraid that Wang Wenzhou might go crazy and attack Wang Lin. If that happened, it would anger Sun Chuanting, which would be disastrous.

Wang Lin glanced at Sun Chuanting, giving him a meaningful look, but then scolded him playfully, "Sun Chuanting, I've served you with utmost devotion since I married you, yet you treat me like a plaything, giving me away to other men. Don't you have any shame?"

Having spent a lot of time together, the couple had developed a tacit understanding. Sun Chuanting understood Wang Lin's meaning and feigned confusion as he scolded, "As a sister-in-law, what's wrong with having a drink with your younger brother?"

"Shameless! I'm done living!" Wang Lin said, then rushed out without looking back.

Qiao Qiangao hurriedly said, "Sir, you should go and see her quickly, in case your sister-in-law is thinking of doing something rash..."

Sun Chuanting nodded quickly, stood up, and chased after him.

Wang Wenzhou pursed his lips. "Birds of a feather flock together. This couple are both pretty good actors."

"Sister-in-law, don't go! I haven't had enough fun yet!" Wang Wenzhou shouted hurriedly.

"Lord Wang, I'll drink with you!" Huang Long quickly picked up his wine cup, fearing that Wang Wenzhou might go crazy again and really anger Sun Chuanting.

"Lord Wang, this humble general would also like to offer you a toast!" Qiao Qiangao also hurriedly stepped forward to toast Wang Wenzhou. This mad dog Wang Wenzhou really has no sense of propriety at all. Lord Sun has already been so humble, do you really want to fight to the death?

A short while later, Sun Chuanting returned.

When Wang Wenzhou looked up, he could clearly see the red handprint on Sun Chuanting's face.

"Haha!" Wang Wenzhou laughed loudly, "Old Sun, did you get slapped by your wife?"

Sun Chuanting rolled his eyes at Wang Wenzhou. "You mad dog, I really want to kill you!" "I was overthinking it. I thought you were trying to humiliate me on behalf of the people of Shaanxi. Who knew you were just trying to provoke me so you could have a private talk with me?"

What kind of mess is this? You beg me for your life, and I have to give you my wives and concubines to play with. Sun Chuanting was both angry and furious.

"Hmph!" Sun Chuanting snorted coldly and said irritably, "A face-to-face meeting is fine, but I don't trust Gao Yingxiang. We must choose a location, and each of us will bring a hundred guards. During the meeting, only I, Gao Yingxiang, and Wang Wenzhou are allowed to be present."

"No way!" Wang Wenzhou waved his hand and said, "I need to take care of a baby. How can I drink and eat without a girl?"

"Fine!" Sun Chuanting said irritably.

Huang Long thought for a moment and then said, "We will do as Lord Sun says."

"No need to see me out!" Sun Chuanting told them to leave immediately.

"Farewell!" Huang Long said, bowing slightly.

"Wait a minute!" Wang Wenzhou said with a smile, "Old Sun, where's your wife? I haven't had enough to drink yet!"

"Get out!" Sun Chuanting roared.

"Lord Wang, let's go quickly!" Huang Long hurriedly pulled Wang Wenzhou away. If they didn't leave, Sun Chuanting would really get angry.

Wang Wen muttered to himself as he walked around, saying things like his sister-in-law was very pretty and had great skin, and that he should sleep with her, otherwise he would feel sad.

Huang Long was both amused and exasperated. This mad dog, Wang Wenzhou, after a few drinks, wanted to sleep with any pretty girl he saw, disregarding their status. No wonder he dared to sleep with Zhu Youjian's Consort Tian. Yet Zhu Youjian hadn't killed him; it was truly incomprehensible. Given Wang Wenzhou's character, sooner or later he would be killed by his enraged husband.

Back at Gao Yingxiang's camp, Wang Wenzhou discussed the matter of a face-to-face meeting with Gao Yingxiang.

Gao Yingxiang said with a smile, "I have long planned this. When the time comes, my son and I will capture Sun Chuanting."

Wang Wenzhou waved his hand and said with a wry smile, "Old Gao, I'm good at picking up girls, but I'm not good at fighting. You'll have to do it yourself; I won't get involved. Sun Chuanting is skilled in both literature and martial arts; I reckon you might not be his match."

"Hmm?" Gao Yingxiang frowned and asked, "Boxin, are you planning to outsmart us?"

Wang Wenzhou replied, "Of course, only those who are all brawn and no brains would resort to fists and kicks. We, who have brains, naturally play with our brains. We'll get a pot of wine, put some sleeping pills in it, and even if Sun Chuanting is a master of martial arts, he'll have to obediently fall asleep."

Gao Yingxiang nodded and said with a smile, "That's settled then. I'll immediately order someone to prepare the Mandarin Duck Teapot."

The Mandarin Duck Pot has a partition in the middle, dividing the pot into two parts. One side is used to hold wine, and the other side is used to hold medicine. It was an essential tool for poisoning people in ancient times.

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At this time, Sun Chuanting was also planning a face-to-face meeting.

Qiao Qiangao said, "Your Excellency, what does it have to do with us that Wang Wenzhou, that mad dog, has had his wife and children kidnapped? As long as you give the order, I will lead the army to defeat Gao Yingxiang's troops and wipe out the enemy army to prevent future troubles."

Sun Chuanting shook his head and said with a wry smile, "Although Wang Wenzhou is a scoundrel, his actions have won the Emperor's favor. If it weren't for the Emperor protecting him, he would have been dead long ago."

“The matter of the imperial amnesty is the Emperor’s decree, and we cannot disobey it. If we can capture Gao Yingxiang this time and disintegrate the rebel army, it will be a great achievement for us. Wang Wenzhou’s plan is to drug Gao Yingxiang’s wine. I have thought about it, and this plan is feasible. You should prepare the Mandarin Duck Pot immediately,” Sun Chuanting said.

Seeing that Sun Chuanting was determined, Qiao Qiangao stopped trying to dissuade him and quickly did as he was told.