Chapter 224 The Pinnacle of Life!
Yang Dali looked at Wang Zhi's conflicted expression, feeling utterly disdainful.
With such little ambition, he still wanted to achieve great things?
He patted Wang Zhi's shoulder and said earnestly,
"Old Wang, don't worry. You're my brother; would I ever betray you?
From now on, this Anyuan County will be our brothers' domain!
We'll share the good fortune, and as for trouble... *cough*, I'll handle the trouble!"
Despite his words, Wang Zhi remained uneasy.
He wasn't very clever, but he was relatively cautious.
He still needed to consider this matter.
He turned to look at Su Qing in the corner, swallowed, and asked,
"Sister-in-law, you..."
Su Qing almost threw up as her eyes met Wang Zhi's, feeling utterly disgusted.
But she showed no emotion on her face, instead displaying a resolute expression.
She lightly bit her red lips with her pearly teeth and said softly,
"I don't care who becomes the County Magistrate; all I know is, I want to be the County Magistrate's wife."
Wang Zhi's eyes lit up.
These words were more effective than any other promise!
Wang Zhi instantly felt as if he would die of happiness!
Damn it, it was worth it!
"Advisor!"
Wang Zhi abruptly turned, his eyes filled with greed and desire.
"I want to be the County Magistrate! I can take a smaller share of the money!"
"No problem!" Yang Dali readily agreed, his heart blooming with joy.
You idiot, you're the biggest target!
You can be whatever you want; you won't live long anyway.
They're all just verbal promises; I'd let you be emperor if you wanted!
"Then you be the County Magistrate, and I'll continue to be your advisor!"
Yang Dali adopted a stance of unwavering loyalty for his brother.
"There's no time to lose. Go get all your family's savings now. We need to present gifts to Lord Shen first to pave the way!"
Wang Zhi was already overcome by money and beauty at this point, without a shred of doubt in Yang Dali's words. He slapped his thigh.
"Alright! Advisor, wait for me!"
With that, he rushed home in a flurry.
A short while later, Wang Zhi returned, panting, carrying a heavy wooden chest.
With a clang, the chest was thrown to the ground, and its lid sprang open.
Well, I'll be!
Yang Dali's eyes gleamed, growing somewhat excited.
Inside the chest, gold bars and silver ingots were neatly stacked, with a scattering of Broken silver and copper coins beside them.
This large pile of money had quite an impact.
Wang Zhi wiped sweat from his brow and asked nervously,
"Advisor, is this enough? Can Lord Shen really help us with this?"
"Don't worry!"
Yang Dali's eyes were practically glued to the gold, but he spoke righteously.
"Lord Shen is like my own brother, though not by blood!
Our relationship is solid!
Just wait patiently; you'll be the County Magistrate in no time!"
Wang Zhi finally breathed a sigh of relief, his shifty eyes uncontrollably glancing at Su Qing again.
Both wealth and beauty!
The pinnacle of life!
He still couldn't recall what exactly happened last night, only feeling utterly comfortable.
Could it be... he exerted himself too much and lost his memory?
It was a pity to miss such beautiful memories.
His heart ached with desire. After getting rid of that bastard Liu Wenxuan, he absolutely had to properly enjoy Su Qing, this exquisite woman.
If Advisor Yang weren't still here, he would want to take Su Qing right then and there and battle for three hundred rounds!
Su Qing seemed to read his mind, throwing him a seductive glance, her voice so sweet it could drip water.
"Lord Wang, you should attend to official business first.
Once Liu Wenxuan is dealt with, our... our days will be long."
Although Su Qing felt disgusted, for Great Hero Yan, what was a little disgust?
Recalling Great Hero Yan's bravery last night, a ripple stirred in Su Qing's heart.
Great Hero Yan was a true man; even if Great Hero Yan made some improper requests in bed, Su Qing would be willing.
"Alright!"
Wang Zhi was pumped up, filled with energy.
At this moment, let alone killing County Magistrate Liu, he'd even dare to challenge the emperor... Meanwhile, in the backyard of the County Magistrate's residence, singing and dancing continued as usual.
Liu Wenxuan had his eyes closed, enjoying a shoulder massage from a concubine.
Another concubine peeled translucent grapes and fed them to him one by one.
Yet, despite such blissful enjoyment, Liu Wenxuan's brows remained tightly furrowed, his heart filled with unbearable vexation.
"My lord, what's wrong? You look so troubled."
"As long as Swear Not to Return isn't caught, I can't rest easy for a single day!"
He deeply believed Yang Dali's claim about a sworn enemy, even having a nightmare a few days ago.
He dreamt of a formidable man, capable of reciting "Imperial Jade Liquid Wine, one hundred eighty a cup; odd change no change, symbol look quadrant," stabbing him with a sword.
"Don't be angry, my lord. A mere Jianghu outlaws can't cause much trouble," the concubine sweetly comforted him.
Just then, Wang Zhi strode in quickly.
As soon as he saw the two concubines preening around Liu Wenxuan, his eyes turned red.
Damn it!
In Anyuan County, any woman who was attractive...
Was either reserved by Liu Wenxuan in advance or forcibly taken home by him.
This left Wang Zhi with a wife who looked like a chamber pot, unable to acquire a single beautiful concubine.
He gritted his teeth in hatred, but on the surface, he showed no emotion, maintaining a respectful attitude.
"Where is he?!"
Upon seeing him, Liu Wenxuan immediately flared up.
"This Official ordered you to catch someone, and you've been at it for a day and a night, yet there's still no sign?
The county yamen isn't that big; if you can't even catch him here, are you useless?"
Wang Zhi quickly feigned excitement and said,
"My lord! He's caught! He's already caught!"
"Oh?!"
Liu Wenxuan excitedly sprang from his chair.
"Where is he? Quick! Take me to see!"
Wang Zhi's lips curled into a cold sneer as he pointed outside the door and said,
"My lord, that villain... is right at the entrance."
Liu Wenxuan, completely unprepared, lifted his foot to walk out, never imagining Wang Zhi would act against him.
Now!
Wang Zhi suddenly lifted his head, his eyes blazing with murderous intent!
He swiftly drew the sabre from his waist and fiercely plunged it into Liu Wenxuan's back!
"Pfft!"
"You..."
Liu Wenxuan cried out in pain, turning his head in disbelief.
What greeted him was Wang Zhi's ferocious face and a cold flash of a blade!
Swish!
Another strike, swift and merciless!
A head fell, rolling a few times on the ground, coming to rest at the feet of the two concubines.
Blood spurted from Liu Wenxuan's neck, a truly terrifying sight.
"Ah—!!!"
The two concubines were scared out of their wits, their screams piercing the eardrums.
"Hahahahaha!"
Wang Zhi, however, showed no fear, instead bursting into maniacal laughter.
"From today onwards, you two, and this entire county yamen, belong to me!"
However, his laughter had not yet faded.
"Bang!!!"
The door was violently kicked open from the outside!
Amidst flying splinters, Yang Dali stood silhouetted against the light, at the doorway.
And behind Yang Dali stood the even taller Shen Yulou.
Yang Dali, borrowing prestige, pointed at Wang Zhi and shouted,
"Audacious Wang Zhi! Murdering the County Magistrate is a heinous crime! Why don't you surrender?