I was a conman in the Ming Dynasty.

Chapter 285 Conspiracy

Chapter 285 Conspiracy

Wen Liandie placed her hand on her chest and said plaintively, "I'm sorry!"

“This kind of apology is wrong. It’s not you who’s touching your own conscience, it’s me who’s touching yours!” Wang Wenzhou said, and then placed his hand directly on Wen Liandie.

Wen Liandie was about to get angry, but seeing her grandfather's pleading eyes, she immediately deflated and said in a tearful voice, "I'm sorry!"

"No! I can't feel your heartbeat through your clothes. Let me reach inside and check!"

"Cough cough!" Wen Tiren couldn't hold back any longer and coughed a few times to remind him.

Wang Wenzhou turned and glanced at Wen Tiren, asking coldly, "Old Wen, you're still feeling sorry for her? I've already given you your granddaughter; I can do whatever I want with her. If you won't let me, I'll give her back to you!"

"Boxin, I need to use the restroom for a bit." After saying this, Wen Tiren quickly stood up. Before leaving, he repeatedly gave his granddaughter meaningful glances, as if to say, "Good granddaughter, please, listen to him!"

"Sigh..." Wen Liandie sighed, tears of grievance streaming down her face.

Wang Wenzhou couldn't bear to see the little beauty cry, so he quickly hugged her and gently comforted her, "Little Die, don't cry, it's not that big of a deal! You'll get used to it in time. Look at Yuanyuan, she's only been with me for a few days and she's already used to everything."

Chen Yuanyuan was both amused and exasperated. "Wang Wenzhou, you're a madman!"

After Wen Tiren returned, the two discussed their next steps. Wen Tiren promised to instruct his trusted confidants to cooperate with Wang Wenzhou's actions. However, Wen Tiren himself would not take the lead in agreeing to peace talks.

Wang Wenzhou knew that Wen Tiren wanted to have his cake and eat it too. Having another ally was a good thing, and he couldn't force Wen Tiren any further.

As for the marriage between Wang Wenzhou and Wen Liandie, Wen Tiren suggested postponing it for a while. Wang Wenzhou sneered, "This old fox is truly cunning. He throws out a piece of fat meat but doesn't let you eat it, only letting you take a bite after everything is clear." The old fox wasn't confident that Wang Wenzhou would win, so he held back.

As Wang Wenzhou emerged from the Wen residence, Wang Qiang was already waiting at the entrance.

Wang Wenzhou has been staying in the palace for the past few days and has not returned home.

From Wang Qiang, Wang Wenzhou learned that many officials who had good relations with the newly established Marquis's mansion had gone to Wang Zhixin to complain, asking him to persuade Wang Wenzhou that if he continued to commit such evil deeds, he would surely end up dead in the streets.

Of course, there were also a dozen or so officials who supported the peace talks and secretly visited. These people had not joined any other faction in the court; Wang Zhixin meant that they had come to pledge allegiance to Wang Wenzhou.

To survive in the imperial court, one must naturally have one's own trusted confidants. Wang Wenzhou looked at these visiting cards and smiled slightly. "I now have my own faction."

After Wang Wenzhou entered the Wen residence, someone quickly went to report to Qian Qianyi.

Upon learning of this, Qian Qianyi's expression changed, and he immediately summoned the leaders of the Donglin Party in Beijing for a meeting.

At this moment, the Qian residence was practically hosting a national summit. All five ministers of the six ministries were present, except for Liu Zunxian, the Minister of Works.

Qian Qianyi frowned and said helplessly, "Wang Wenzhou is a madman. I've seen it for myself today. If we don't agree to the peace talks, he really dares to push us to our deaths!"

Zheng Sanjun spoke up, saying, "Brother Qian, we cannot agree to peace talks! We absolutely cannot do something that would humiliate and destroy our nation!"

Kong Zhenyun nodded and said righteously, "We will rather die than surrender!"

Qian Qianyi waved his hand and said with a bitter smile, "Wang Wenzhou has gone mad. If we all die, our Great Ming Dynasty is finished! For the sake of the country and the nation, sometimes we have no choice but to compromise!"

Qian Qianyi was terrified by Wang Wenzhou's threats. In his view, Wang Wenzhou was truly intent on a fight to the death. They were already gathering evidence of Wang Wenzhou's illegal activities. The newly appointed prefect of Hanshan was also a member of the Donglin Party. He had already collected considerable information in Hanshan, and now the Donglin Party members were waiting for an opportunity to deliver a fatal blow to Wang Wenzhou and eliminate this rabid dog.

Hou Xun said, "Brother Qian, Wang Wenzhou is doomed to lose! As long as our Ministry of Revenue holds the grain supply in our hands, His Majesty will have no choice but to submit."

Qian Qianyi shook his head with a wry smile and said helplessly, "Wang Wenzhou is just a mad dog that His Majesty has released. The peace talks were His Majesty's idea. Now, that old fox Wen Tiren has colluded with Wang Wenzhou. In this way, Wang Wenzhou will only bite us, while Wen Tiren will sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight."

“Yes!” Zheng Sanjun nodded and said, “Why don’t we get rid of Wang Wenzhou sooner rather than later! Qian Shisheng is still in prison. As long as his case is overturned, we can get rid of this scourge, Wang Wenzhou.”

"Alas..." Qian Qianyi sighed and said, "Wang Wenzhou is currently enjoying the Emperor's favor. Who knows when this case will be concluded? Today, so many colleagues have been driven to the brink of death by Wang Wenzhou. In my opinion, tomorrow, another colleague will be driven to his death!"

"Slap!" Hou Xun suddenly slapped his thigh and said, "I do have a brilliant plan to get rid of Wang Wenzhou. It's just that the method is a bit underhanded."

Qian Qianyi said, "Speak freely. We are eliminating traitors for the country and harming the people! No matter what method we use, as long as we can get rid of Wang Wenzhou, this traitor, it will be more beneficial than harmful to the country and the people."

Hou Xun thought for a moment and then slowly said, "Tomorrow is Tian Wan's birthday. A few days ago, he sent me an invitation to a banquet."

Everyone present knew about this, because they had all received invitations as well.

Hou Xun continued, "Wang Wenzhou is a debauched man who indulges in sensual pleasures and is extremely lecherous. He even lays hands on women in front of His Majesty."

Qian Qianyi frowned and asked in confusion, "What is Brother Hou's plan?"

Hou Xun said with a smile, "On Tian Wan's birthday, Consort Tian will definitely go home to celebrate her father's birthday. And Wang Wenzhou will also attend the banquet when he takes Tian Wan's adopted daughter as a concubine. If Wang Wenzhou gets drunk and sleeps with Consort Tian, ​​and unfortunately, His Majesty finds out..."

Everyone's expression changed. This plan was too vicious; if it succeeded, Wang Wenzhou was doomed. They were all men, and they all understood that any man who was cuckolded would be furious. The emperor's wrath would surely bring a mountain of heads.

The key point is that if the plan is exposed, everyone present will be guilty of wiping out their entire families!

Zheng Sanjun asked, "Brother Hou, how confident are you of succeeding in this matter?"

Hou Xun thought for a moment and then said, "Eighty percent!"

Qian Qianyi spoke up, saying, "The risk is too great! If we are exposed, we will be guilty of treason!"

Hou Xun said with a wry smile, "Do any of you have any other ideas? Wang Wenzhou is a mad dog who acts without considering the consequences. He ransacked Qian Shisheng's house and killed more than 20 men in his family just because of a single sentence. Have any of you considered what might happen if Wang Wenzhou attacks one of us tomorrow...?"

Before Hou Xun could finish speaking, Qian Qianyi quickly said, "Okay! Let's do it that way! But we need to plan it carefully and be absolutely certain of success."