I was a conman in the Ming Dynasty.

Chapter 662 Husband and wife are birds of the same forest

Chapter 662 Husband and wife are birds of the same forest

"Jiaojiao, Jiaojiao, I love you! How could I not love you?" Wang Wenzhou lowered his head, not daring to look Zhang Jiao in the eye.

Zhang Jiao said coldly, "Wang Wenzhou, if you love me, then let my Zhang Sanhua live!"

"Jiaojiao... well..." Wang Wenzhou swallowed the words that were on the tip of his tongue. At this moment, Wang Wenzhou truly hated himself. He now understood that for Zhang Jiaobao, he had only fallen in love with her, not with her.

"Husbands and wives are like birds in the same forest; when disaster strikes, they fly away separately." Wang Wenzhou initially thought this saying was utter nonsense. If you can't even trust the person you sleep with every day, who else in this world can you trust?

Now Wang Wenzhou truly understands the meaning of those words. People are inherently selfish. For couples like Zhang Jiao and him, where love is only one-sided, when disaster strikes, the one without love will inevitably prioritize their own interests.

"I'm sorry..." Wang Wenzhou didn't dare to look Zhang Jiao in the eye, and kept apologizing in his heart.

Zhang Jiao shouted angrily, "Wang Wenzhou, I hate you!"

After Zhang Jiao finished speaking, she grabbed the assassin's sword and slit her own throat.

As a mother, Zhang Jiaobao couldn't bear to see herself die, so she chose to go first.

Before dying, Zhang Jiaobao glared fiercely at Wang Wenzhou. "You wretch! I've followed you for so long, and you don't love me? You love that little bitch Liu Rushi! What do I lack compared to that little bitch? Is she as obedient as me? She slaps you every day, and what about me? Since I fell in love with you, have I ever dared to lay a finger on you?"

"Bang, bang, bang..." Wang Wenzhou was heartbroken and kept banging his head on the ground in grief. He wasn't kowtowing; he was truly heartbroken and felt that this self-torture was the only way to make amends to Zhang Jiaobao.

"Haha!" Lin Qing laughed heartily at Wang Wenzhou's heartbroken appearance. It's true what they say: the more heartbroken your enemy is, the happier you are.

Lin Qing laughed loudly and said, "You idiot Wang, I'll send your son to see Zhang Jiao!"

After Lin Qing finished speaking, he picked up Zhang Sanhua and slammed her to the ground.

"Gagaga..." Zhang Sanhua was unaware that death was imminent. Instead, she found the game very fun and laughed happily.

With a loud bang, Zhang Sanhua's laughter came to an abrupt halt.

"Fuck you!" Wang Wenzhou cried, banging his head on the ground repeatedly. "Lin Qing, I beg you! Kill me, but spare my baby and son!"

"Hahaha..." Lin Qing was overjoyed. He laughed and said, "Lord Wang, don't do this, I can't accept it! Don't kowtow! And don't be too sad, didn't I promise you that I would leave you a wife, concubine, and son? Come, come, let's continue!"

"Listen up, you people inside! Release the hostages right now! Otherwise, we'll make sure your whole family pays the price!" At this moment, Wang Wenzhou's guards shouted from outside.

Wang Wenzhou recognized the voice; it was Jian Fengyu's.

Wang Wenzhou turned around and saw Jian Fengyu talking while gesturing to him, asking if he should launch a strong attack.

Wang Wenzhou thought for a moment, then shook his head. The babies and little flowers were both under Lin Qing's control; if they launched a full-scale attack, probably none of them would survive! If Lin Qing kept his word, at least one of the babies and one of the little flowers might live. Between two evils, he chose the lesser; a full-scale attack was not advisable.

Wang Wenzhou thought for a moment, then pleaded, "Lin Qing, let it go. Although we have a blood feud, things have already come to this. You've gotten your revenge! I promise, if you kill me, spare my baby and Xiaohua, and my subordinates will definitely spare you too!"

Wang Wenzhou looked at the assassins led by Lin Qing and shouted, "Heroes, Brother Lin is here to die. You don't want to live either, do you? What in this world is more terrifying than death? I swear, if any of you can save my baby and son, I will repay you with a lifetime of wealth and honor!"

At this point, Wang Wenzhou suddenly felt a glimmer of hope. He solemnly said, "Some people may not know my identity! Let me introduce myself. My name is Wang Wenzhou, the heir of the Earl of Xinjian..."

Wang Wenzhou shook his head with a wry smile and said helplessly, "Oh! No! My father is dead. I am now the Earl of Xinjian. This title is nothing. My son is the Duke of Zhongyi, and my father-in-law is the Duke of Yingguo. This is the Ming Dynasty. Outside of the Ming Dynasty, other countries have to give me face. The King of South Korea is also my father-in-law. Even the Tartars have a say in my affairs!"

At this point, Wang Wenzhou didn't care about anything else and could only say whatever came to mind, trying to make himself look good, which would be more convincing to Lin Qing's subordinates.

Wang Wenzhou continued, "Dorgon and I are like brothers. His brother Ajige and his younger brother Dodo are both guests in Hanshan. As for Huang Taiji, our relationship is even closer. His imperial concubines have agreed to be given to me. His son Haoge just delivered birthday gifts to my father and is on his way back to Liaodong."

"Buzz..." The guests present were completely dumbfounded. No wonder the court said that Wang Wenzhou was a wolf in sheep's clothing, a great traitor and a villain. Now it seems that this was not unfounded! Many people did not expect that Wang Wenzhou had such a good relationship with the Tartars.

Wang Wenzhou continued to boast, "Gentlemen, I don't know your identities. Even if you are from the rebel army, I have a good relationship with your leaders. Gao Yingxiang is my father-in-law, and to be honest, I really didn't kill him! Li Zicheng is my brother-in-law. Brothers, no matter what your identities are, I don't care what you've done in the past or what laws you've broken. As long as you can save my baby and son, I guarantee you a lifetime of peace and prosperity for your children and grandchildren."

"Hahaha..." Lin Qing laughed a few times, clapped his hands, and asked, "Is anyone willing to risk their life for Wang the Fool?"

The assassins led by Lin Qing immediately shouted, "We will obey your orders, sir! How could we risk our lives for that traitor Wang Shazi?"

"What the hell?" Wang Wenzhou thought to himself, "This doesn't make sense! I've cultivated relationships with almost all the powers in the Ming Dynasty and the surrounding areas, and you're all unmoved?"

Wang Wenzhou, as a professional swindler, understands human nature very well. Everyone fears death; those who are willing to die for their beliefs are the only ones who are truly willing to die. Lin Qing's subordinates are not afraid of death and even call themselves traitors.

Wang Wenzhou finally understood where these people came from. He cursed inwardly, "Zhu Youjian, I'll fuck your wife, fuck your daughter, fuck your mother! I've worked for you my life, and you want to kill my whole family! That's too much!"

Wang Wenzhou thought for a moment, calmed himself down, and said solemnly, "Gentlemen, as a subject of the Ming Dynasty, I have always been loyal to the emperor and patriotic. Recently, I have made new contributions to the Ming Dynasty. Do not be deceived by the rumors spread by villains. I have shed blood and tears for the Ming Dynasty. How could I be a traitor?"

“Killing me would only cause grief to my loved ones and joy to my enemies! The Emperor and I are as close as brothers. When I enter the palace, it's like entering my own home. If I die, the Emperor will surely be heartbroken!” Wang Wenzhou felt that since these people were Zhu Youjian’s men, he could only deceive them by using Zhu Youjian’s name.