Chapter 28

Luoshixun thought and thought, and found that he could not find any flaws in Zheng Liwan's plan. His thoughts were already conquered by her strategic thinking.

However, his understanding of Zheng Liwan was limited, and he did not completely trust her just because she was a beautiful and charming woman. He nodded and said, "If it really is as you say, this plan is indeed feasible. I will have someone investigate. If the situation is true, we will use your method."

Zheng Liwan's eyes sparkled with excitement, and she couldn't help but pull on Luoshixun's arm, "Really, really? You really are willing to use my method?"

Luoshixun felt Zheng Liwan's delicate and soft hand, and couldn't resist pinching it. He smiled and said, "I don't have a better plan. Your idea is good. Why not use it? Of course, it still depends on whether the situation is true."

Zheng Liwan was overjoyed and didn't even notice Luoshixun's actions.

Zheng Liwan had been blessed since childhood, not only with extraordinary beauty but also with a photographic memory. She learned quickly and was skilled in music, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry, and literature, and was well-known from a young age. However, she was different from others in one aspect: she loved reading and daydreaming. She read historical stories and political books that explained schemes and strategies. She often put herself in the characters' shoes and followed their plans and strategies, daydreaming. Over time, despite her young age, her thoughts became increasingly mature, and she had an adult's way of thinking. She was particularly skilled at reading people and setting up plans. However, as a well-bred young lady, no matter how outstanding her intelligence, she had no opportunity to put it to use. Occasionally, when she gave her father advice, it was often ignored because she was young and spoke rashly.

It wasn't until recently that Zheng Liwan's uncle was humiliated by Yin Ashu.

Zheng Liwan was indignant and secretly investigated Yin Ashu, learning about his character. She came up with a very cunning plan to punish Yin Ashu and avenge her uncle.

Zheng Liwan had no power or influence and no one to carry out her plan, so she told her uncle.

Her uncle was greatly shocked when he heard Zheng Liwan's cunning plan. It was very damaging and the layout was intricate, making it easy for people to fall into it.

Not everyone had the courage to fight with a villain like Yin Ashu. Zheng Liwan's uncle was worried that she would act rashly and bring disaster to the Zheng family, so he told everything to Zheng Liwan's father, Zheng Renji. Zheng Renji was a traditionalist who believed that a woman's talent should be in literature, music, chess, calligraphy, and taking care of her husband and children, not in devious schemes and cunning plans.

When he learned that Zheng Liwan had come up with such a malicious plan, he was so angry that he scolded her severely and put her under house arrest. It was only recently, after Cui's pleading, that she was released.

Zheng Liwan was full of委屈 but had nowhere to vent her frustration. She had intelligence but no one to use it. It wasn't until today, when Zheng Liwan came to chat with Cui, and just before leaving, she overheard Luoshixun and Yin Ashu's feud. Old grievances resurfaced, and her young mind came up with this plan. Without considering whether it would work or not, she told Luoshixun her idea.

She knew that with Luoshixun's character, even if he didn't use her plan, he wouldn't spread it around, and she had nothing to worry about.

Zheng Liwan approached with a probing attitude, never expecting Luoshixun to actually agree to use her method. This was the first time her intelligence had been recognized. Despite her thoughts being more complex than an adult's, she was still a young girl who wanted to be recognized. Overjoyed, she forgot everything else.

Zheng Liwan said proudly, "General, rest assured, I, Zheng Liwan, will never deceive you. After all, after all..." She stopped here, looking a bit sad, and let go of Luoshixun's hand, looking depressed. She had wanted to say, "After all, you are the first person to recognize me," but then she remembered her father and felt a pang of sorrow. The person she most wanted to recognize her was her father, Zheng Renji.

"What's wrong?" Luoshixun asked with concern.

Zheng Liwan forced a smile and said, "Nothing! I'm just a bit tired."

Luoshixun, understanding, said, "Then I'll take my leave. Thank you, Miss, for your advice."

Zheng Liwan smiled sincerely and said, "I should be the one to thank you, General."

Luoshixun was puzzled but didn't understand.

Zheng Liwan didn't explain and left, instructing the carriage driver to go.

Luoshixun thought for a moment and returned to Cheng's residence.

Cheng Yaojin didn't ask much about his return and set out the wine and dishes, and the two of them started eating.

Luoshixun casually asked about Zheng Liwan.

Cheng Yaojin grinned, "Little brother, you have good eyes. This Zheng girl is absolutely a top-notch beauty. I'll talk to my wife and have her arrange a match for you."

Luoshixun was somewhat moved but, thinking of Zheng Liwan's appearance, couldn't help but say, "She's still young!"

Cheng Yaojin rolled his eyes, "Young? My wife was thirteen when she married me. The Zheng girl is much older than my wife was at that age."

Luoshixun was silent, with only two words in his mind: "Beast."

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The Imperial Uncle's Residence!

"Luoshixun! I, Yin Ashu, will never forgive you!!!"

Because of Luoshixun, Yin Ashu remembered his former self, the one who was inferior, weak, and timid, the one everyone could bully. His small, triangular eyes were filled with a bloodthirsty red: "I am the Imperial Uncle, Yin Ashu. All those who bullied me, I will make them die." He grabbed his favorite blue-and-white porcelain and smashed it on the ground. In his eyes, the shattered porcelain was Luoshixun!

The servants around him were all terrified, not daring to touch Yin Ashu's brows at this moment.

"Steward He... tell me, how should we take revenge?"

Steward He Chun, known for his despicable and cunning nature, was deeply favored by Yin Ashu.

He Chun said, "Why not tell the Imperial Concubine, and let the Emperor deal with him."

"Idiot!" Yin Ashu spat on He Chun's face, "Do you want to trouble my precious daughter with such a small matter? What will we do when we face bigger issues? Besides, even if the Emperor intervenes, at most he will demote Luoshixun. What use is that? I want to break his legs and make him kneel before me, to see how arrogant he can be then."

He Chun, with a bitter face, said, "But, but! Luoshixun's martial arts are too strong. We are no match for him." Thinking of Luoshixun's single-stick performance today, he couldn't help but shiver. He paused and said, "It's not that we are incompetent, but Luoshixun is too powerful. With his martial arts, it's hard to find a few generals in our Tang Dynasty who can defeat him... Wait, I have an idea. Sir, didn't Luoshixun use lime to defeat the enemy? We can use lime against him. If we blind his eyes, won't he be at our mercy?"

Yin Ashu was delighted, "You still have some brains... Wait, if this fails, the consequences will be too severe. Let Feng De do it. His subordinates are much stronger than your group of cowards... What are you standing there for? Go and bring Feng De to me!"