Ex-Wife is a Big Villainess
Chapter 522 - 270 Jiang Wan’s Secret_2

Chapter 522: Chapter 270 Jiang Wan’s Secret_2

Under normal circumstances, no one could tell that Liu Wuxu was a man.

That included Jiang Shouzhong himself.

However, upon investigation, it was found that since Liu Wuxu entered Jinse Pavilion and became the Oiran, he had never allowed a man to touch him. Of course, many Qinglou people maintained their chastity, which was understandable.

But Liu Wuxu’s chastity was of a terrifying degree.

Even though he acted flirtatiously, he dressed very conservatively. He clearly aimed to seduce someone yet never offered any physical reward. Every time someone wanted to touch him, an accident would always occur.

Jiang Shouzhong had proven this before.

At that time, when he tried to grab the other’s wrist, a maid’s cry happened to sound outside the door.

It indicated that he was afraid others would discover his true identity.

But the reason Jiang Shouzhong was sure that Liu Wuxu was a man was more because of his observation of the fat man before him.

In this world, only two things don’t lie.

One is a dead man, the other is the eyes.

Whether it was in the Ancient Brahma Temple’s Buddha hall or on the second floor of Jinse Pavilion watching Liu Wuxu choose a patron, he had secretly watched this fat merchant.

The lecherous Zhang Fuwang would always sneak peeks at any beautiful woman.

The Commandery Princess, Princess Yingmo, Qing Niang, or even the cleanly dressed maids pouring tea—he would glance at them with lustful eyes.

Yet every time his gaze fell on Liu Wuxu, he lacked that lustful look, showing instead mockery or even disgust.

Why would a normal man, an extremely lecherous man, show such a gaze toward the stunningly beautiful Oiran of Qingzhou... The result goes without saying.

Because Zhang Fuwang knew Liu Wuxu was a man.

"You don’t seem surprised?"

Zhang Fuwang interrupted Jiang Shouzhong’s contemplation and asked, smiling.

"Surprised about what?" Jiang Shouzhong responded.

Zhang Fuwang lifted the curtain, looking at the passing cavalry figures, and said, "What should have been a rebellion led by Mr. Zhao turned out to be the well-known General Yang Wufu."

Jiang Shouzhong said, "After meeting Prince Wanyan, there’s nothing to be surprised about. With his capabilities, I wouldn’t be surprised at anything he does."

Zhang Fuwang started laughing and, in front of Jiang Shouzhong, lifted the clothes of the girl in his arms, "I thought you’d be nervous and picked a girl specifically to comfort you, but it seems like a waste now."

"They’re all deaf, aren’t they," Jiang Shouzhong said.

Zhang Fuwang’s face showed surprise, "How did you figure that out?"

Jiang Shouzhong leaned against the carriage wall and said indifferently, "Someone like you who can’t stay away from women is most likely to leak secrets to others. Thus, only a deaf girl could provide reassurance."

"Clap clap..."

Zhang Fuwang patted his large hands, "Impressive, impressive, Jiang Shouzhong is no fool, indeed."

He burrowed his head into the young girl’s embrace and murmured a question, "Do you guess whether Nanjin Country’s troops will come? When will they come?"

Jiang Shouzhong shook his head, "How would I know that?"

Zhang Fuwang raised his head and said with a laugh:

"Then, Jiang Shouzhong, do you think Prince Wanyan’s current action is instructed by Nanjin Country behind the scenes?"

Jiang Shouzhong frowned slightly but did not answer.

Zhang Fuwang, who was well-versed in the inside information and not intending to beat around the bush, slowly said, "The Emperor of Nanjin Country has twenty-two sons, but only four or five can truly make something of themselves. With the Emperor’s health deteriorating day by day, naturally, there are those who are eager to make their move.

To claim the throne, one needs to align with certain court factions, which means proving one’s capability while also ensuring benefits for all parties.

Wan Yan Wu Hai, being an illegitimate child, is at a disadvantage in this struggle for power among the princes, so he must work hard to prove himself and show his true abilities to those people.

Qingzhou is a chip, a chip to demonstrate his capability. Without mobilizing a single soldier from Nanjin Country, he has taken a city from the Da Zhou Dynasty, something other princes simply don’t have the ability to do.

Currently, there are two major factions in Nanjin Country, the pro-war faction and the pro-peace faction. The pro-war faction wishes to break the alliance and attack Dazhou, while the pro-peace faction still hopes to be allies with Dazhou.

Wan Yan Wu Hai needs the support of certain forces from the pro-war faction to gain military power."

Jiang Shouzhong understood.

In reality, Wan Yan Wu Hai didn’t have much of an army at all; even if he did, it would have to be borrowed from someone else.

So, he had purely enlisted General Yang and others onto his ship with an empty promise.

While it sounded simple, executing it was very difficult, requiring careful consideration with every move—having to guard against Dazhou, watch out for the court of Nanjin Country, and also win over the rebels...

One had to admit, Wan Yan Wu Hai was indeed formidable.

The carriage slowly moved through a street littered with bloodstains and corpses, with the morning breeze bringing wafts of the scent of blood.

The city had descended into an inexplicable silence.

Zhang Fuwang continued, "Now that this prince has proven himself, naturally some people in the court will bet on him. As for when Nanjin Country will send troops, it depends on their discussions there.

But Jiang Shouzhong, why do you think General Yang agreed to collaborate with Prince Wanyan? Why give up being a well-respected general to become a rebel?"

Jiang Shouzhong had his guesses, but still shook his head and said, "Not clear, maybe he wants more."

Zhang Fuwang said with a laugh, "People strive for higher places, that’s understandable. In the previous battle with Nanjin Country, General Yang was obviously blameless, yet he was still implicated and sent to Fengcheng.

If you say he harbors no resentment towards the Dazhou Court, no one would believe it. Furthermore, his career had hit a ceiling, it was nearly impossible for him to climb any higher.

What’s more, our General Yang is a man of deep passion, not the typical kind.

His rebellion is driven not only by years of resentment and the desire for more power but also for his beloved. Heroes often find it hard to surpass the ’beauty barrier,’ though I cannot understand this beauty..."

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