Lu Yongcheng's hand trembled violently, his face filled with shock. He quickly whispered, "Madam, you mustn't say such things!"
"I'm not making this up!"
Wu Xueqin's eyes flashed with a cold smile as she said calmly, "You and I both know that once that bastard child takes over, you and Chuang'er will never have a chance to rise again!"
“Therefore, Lin Yuanlong must die!” Wu Xueqin said coldly.
"I have made all the necessary preparations. As long as Lin Yuanlong is dead, I can obtain the Tiger Tally! But I need to leverage your influence in the military. If we join forces, we can firmly grasp the power of the Fengtian Army!"
"With a million-strong army at our command, how could we possibly be no match for that little bastard?" Wu Xueqin said confidently.
Lu Yongcheng's eyes trembled slightly, but he still shook his head. "Madam, you probably don't know, but the Second Young Master has already obtained the Floating Pagoda Token! He is now the commander of the Floating Pagoda Army! What is the strength of the Floating Pagoda Army? The Iron Floating Pagoda only has a thousand men, but they are worth a thousand troops!"
"Is this really true?"
Wu Xueqin was slightly taken aback, but then couldn't help but sneer, "So what? The Floating Pagoda Army is far away on the front lines. By the time they receive the news and return to Fengtian, everything will have already been settled! As long as we control the Tiger and Leopard Army camp in the city, victory is assured!"
Upon hearing this, Lu Yongcheng hesitated, his eyes flickering uncertainly.
Wu Xueqin's words are not without merit!
The city's defenses are mainly composed of the Tiger and Leopard Army! Once we control the Tiger and Leopard Army's main camp, we'll be halfway there!
Seeing his hesitation, Wu Xueqin quickly said, "Old Lu, this is your only chance! After it's done, I can have my father recommend you for the position of Commander of Hanoi! That's a deputy commander-in-chief position with the title of Marquis of Guannei. You'll have great power in your hands then. Wouldn't that be more comfortable than what you have now?"
"Is this really true?" Lu Yongcheng couldn't help but exclaim.
The position of commander is just an empty title, but who wouldn't want to be ennobled and appointed as prime minister?
What was the purpose of his life of military service?
Isn't it all for the sake of securing a hereditary future for their children and grandchildren!
"Alright!" Lu Yongcheng took a deep breath and said, "In that case, I'll take the gamble with you, Madam!"
"Don't worry, Madam. Although the current commander of the Tiger and Leopard Army is Liu Hongsheng, I can still command my brothers. However... you need to get the Tiger Tally first!" Lu Yongcheng said calmly.
Wu Xueqin nodded, "Don't worry, everything is going according to plan. Just wait for my news!"
Marriott Hotels.
In the luxurious banquet hall.
Hundreds of burly men sat there in neat rows.
After a while, two tall, handsome young men walked in, one after the other.
At this moment, everyone stood up, knelt on one knee, and clasped their right hands to their chests, saying, "Lord Pavilion Master, may you enjoy eternal bliss and live as long as the heavens!"
The shouts were thunderous and the momentum was overwhelming, shaking the entire hotel.
It almost scared the staff outside to death.
What do these people do?
That's absolutely terrifying!
Every man is like a fierce tiger, inspiring fear and trepidation.
"What are you all standing there for? Hurry up and serve the food!"
At this moment, Manager Liu Guang walked over, whispered a reprimand, and then said to the other managers, "From today onwards, the Marriott Hotel will only accept these VIP guests. We will not accept anyone else! Also, this matter must not be spoken of to anyone, or you'll be fired immediately! Understand?"
"Understood!"
The group of managers received their orders and immediately got to work.
At this moment, Lin Yu entered the hall, his expression somewhat excited. "Get up, brothers! You are all my good brothers. You've worked hard these past few days!"
"It's not hard work at all!"
"Thank you, Lord, for giving us the opportunity to make our contributions!"
"I am willing to die for the Pavilion Master!"
Hearing these voices, Lin Yu was deeply moved.
The people in front of him were his brothers who had gone through thick and thin with him, the people he could always trust in this world!
Feng Jiu walked over and said with a smile, "Sect Leader, now that the brothers have arrived, shall we begin the banquet?"
"Okay!" Lin Yu nodded, then, as if remembering something, asked, "Where are Feng Shiyi and the others? Why didn't they come?"
"Oh, they have patrol duties today. They're off tomorrow, so I'll have them come over and have some fun!" Feng Jiu quickly said.
Lin Yu nodded, then took his seat and started drinking with his brothers.
...
The Governor's Mansion.
It was a little after 8 p.m.
Wu Xueqin carried a bowl of white fungus soup to Lin Yuanlong's study.
Lin Yuanlong couldn't help but frown. "What are you doing up here?"
Wu Xueqin lowered her head and walked over, placing the white fungus soup on the table.
He immediately knelt down with a thud.
"General, I was wrong!" Wu Xueqin bit her lip, looking guilty.
Lin Yuanlong was taken aback. "Heh? The sun has risen in the west? You can mistake me?"
Wu Xueqin bit her lip and said, "It's all because of me that Chuang'er has committed such a terrible mistake! I beg the Commander to forgive Chuang'er this time, considering our many years of marriage."
"Hmph! If only you had known this would happen, you wouldn't have done it in the first place!" Lin Yuanlong sneered and waved his hand, saying, "He's an adult now. Since he made a mistake, he has to bear the consequences himself!"
"General!!" Wu Xueqin hurriedly crawled over on her knees, tears streaming down her face, pleading desperately, "General, I beg you! I'll do anything you ask, just please release Chuang'er!"
Wu Xueqin patted her chest and choked up, saying, "I'm the mastermind behind this. If you want to arrest someone, arrest me! Chuang'er is your own son! I swear, once he gets out, I will behave myself and never cause you any more trouble!"
Lin Yuanlong trembled slightly, and after a long while, he finally sighed, "After things have calmed down, take him to Yandu. Unless it's urgent, don't go back to Fengtian!"
"Thank you, Commander! Thank you, Commander!" Wu Xueqin quickly stood up, picked up the bowl of white fungus soup, and handed it to Lin Yuanlong. "Commander, you used to love my white fungus soup the most. This is one I made myself. Please try it!"
"Okay, just leave it there. I have official business to do. I'll drink it later!" Lin Yuanlong waved his hand impatiently.
"Okay, then you must remember to drink it!" Wu Xueqin didn't urge him and slowly left the room.
But in the instant he stepped out, a cold glint flashed in his eyes.
That night.
Wu Xueqin was anxious and restless.
He paced back and forth in the room.
If Lin Yuanlong drinks the white fungus soup, the poison of the Deadly Powder will take effect within twelve hours!
Judging by the time, it should be around morning.
Finally, it was past seven in the morning.
A cry of alarm suddenly came from upstairs: "Oh no! The commander has fainted!!"
Upon hearing this voice, Wu Xueqin was overjoyed and immediately led several of her personal maids upstairs.
At this moment, Lin Yuanlong was lying on the floor in the study, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth.
The mansion's private doctor is currently performing emergency treatment.
"Doctor, how is the commander-in-chief?" Uncle Fu paced anxiously beside him.
The private doctor, however, was sweating profusely. "General, it seems he can't make it!!"
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