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Chapter 520 Wang Qing Spends a Thousand Gold Pieces to Buy Horse Bones [1st Update]

"From this day forward, I forbid you from touching any other woman!"

Duan Sanniang pinned Wang Qing down, her eyes flashing with ferocity, her brows furrowed with murderous intent, and she shouted sharply:

"Otherwise, don't blame me for being impolite!"

As she spoke, powder kept falling off Duan San Niang's face, revealing her original dark complexion...

This was Duan San Niang, the Queen Consort of Chu, as evidenced by the following poem:

His large eyes gleamed with a fierce light, and his thick eyebrows exuded a murderous aura.

Her waist was stiff and awkward, lacking any graceful charm.

The skin is thick and stubborn, only covered by powder and rouge.

A strange hairpin is stuck in one end, and fashionable bracelets reveal both arms.

He frequently moved the stone mortar, laughing at others who were panting heavily.

He often lifted the well curb, boasting that he could do it effortlessly.

If you don't know how to handle a needle and thread, pulling legs and fists are your special skills.

When Wang Qing first met Duan Sanniang, he was young and strong, and even Duan Sanniang was no match for him in sumo wrestling.

However, after declaring himself king, Wang Qing indulged in wine and women day and night, and his body was completely worn out.

Because Duan Sanniang was neglected by Wang Qing and there were no men in the palace, she improved her martial arts skills a lot by practicing every day.

With the balance of power shifting, Wang Qing was no longer able to defeat Duan Sanniang, and he was unable to move once Duan Sanniang held him down.

The two of them are fighting like gods; who would dare to intervene?

So Wang Qing could only grit his teeth and say:
"If I don't want to touch it, then I won't!"

Seeing how readily he agreed, Duan Sanniang suddenly remembered there was a back door and quickly added:
"No men are allowed to touch it!"

You son of a bitch! This is outrageous!

Wang Qing's face turned green, but he couldn't beat Duan Sanniang. What could he do but have someone kill Duan Sanniang?

What a joke!
Duan San Niang's brother, Duan Er, was a general in the National Protection Army, guarding the southern mountains!
Duan San Niang's brother, Duan Wu, is the Assistant Commander-in-Chief of the Army!
Duan San Niang's uncle-in-law, Fang Han, was the Privy Councilor, wielding military and political power!
Duan San Niang's cousin, Qiu Xiang, is the Imperial Guard Commander, in charge of the Imperial Guards!

Duan San Niang's brother-in-law, Shi Jun, was the garrison commander of Yun'an Army!

The saying "The king and Duan share the world" was not just a saying; the Duan family truly wielded immense power in the state of Chu!
Originally, with the military advisor Li Zhu and the Grand Commander Du Xue around, things were alright, and Wang Qing could still keep Duan San Niang in check.

Now that Wang Qing's right-hand men have been thrown to the dogs, Wang Qing has to grovel before Duan Sanniang...

Duan Sanniang, nicknamed "Big Insect Nest" and "Huaixi Heavenly Demon," was also arrogant and domineering, keeping Wang Qing firmly under her thumb.

Wang Qing had no choice but to verbally agree for now.

"I won't touch them! I won't touch anyone!"

"That's not OK!"

Duan Sanniang used her thick, large fingers, like those of a small rolling pin, to hook Wang Qing's chin, a lewd grin on her face:
"I'm still going to touch it!"

Wang Qing nodded with tears in his eyes.

Submitting to Duan Sanniang's tyranny, countless unequal treaties that humiliated and ceded national sovereignty were signed...

Only then did Duan San Niang release him, wink at him, pat her behind, and leave.
"I'll be waiting for you in the palace tonight!"

Wang Qing covered his backside, speechless. Being a king was truly humiliating...

But who can blame him for starting his fortune with the Duan family?
Helpless, Wang Qing called in a eunuch to help him change his clothes.

That old woman was too rough; she tore his clothes.

Besides changing his clothes, he also had to have his hair combed again; Duan Sanniang had left his hair disheveled...

It was thanks to the three rules he had made with Duan Sanniang that he was not allowed to slap her face, otherwise he would have been too ashamed to go out and face people.

The eunuch suppressed a laugh as he combed Wang Qing's hair while reminding him:
"The commander has been waiting at the palace gate for a long time."

Wang Qing was very unhappy when he heard this:

"If my cousin is coming, he can just come in. Why is he still waiting at the palace gate?"

If you had just come in, wouldn't you have been able to help me pull that shrew away?

The eunuch reported, "The commander has brought 'Timely Rain' Song Jiang, 'Strategist' Wu Yong, and 'Thunderbolt' Qin Ming..." "Who?"

Wang Qing was taken aback; Song Jiang was once one of the "Four Great Rebel Kings," on par with him.

What is he doing here?

Eunuch: "I heard that Song Jiang and his men have come to surrender to Your Majesty..."

"Please!"

Wang Qing was overjoyed.

Although Song Jiang did not claim the title of king, his reputation in the Jianghu (江湖, the world of martial arts and outlaws) was greater than his!
Now that he's a king, otherwise if he met Song Jiang in the Jianghu, he would have to bow down and call him "brother"!

If Song Jiang were to join him, the State of Chu would be in for a great deal of glory!
Besides, there was an even more important reason: Song Jiang was a general under Cai Fu!
His own strategist, the Prime Minister, had been lured away by Cai Fu. If Song Jiang were to join him, it would be a way to turn the tide!

"Wait!"

Just as the eunuch was about to leave, Wang Qing quickly called him back:

"What's the rush? Comb my hair properly before you leave!"

The eunuch had no choice but to comb Wang Qing's hair until it was shiny and slicked back before he went to invite Song Jiang to see him.

So three hours passed in the blink of an eye, and Song Jiang and his group were so hungry that their stomachs were practically sticking to their backs.

But there was nothing he could do; when you're under someone's roof, you have to bow your head, especially since the King of Chu was busy with important state affairs.

The eunuch led Song Jiang and his men into the front hall. Wang Qing ascended the throne, flanked by generals Zhuo Mao, Xie Ning, and others.

Song Jiang glanced around and saw that all the generals were mediocre, except for one Taoist priest who made him wary.

This person's appearance can be summarized in four words:
Coarse, dark, ugly, and disgusting!

With his short, tousled hair, iron hat, and a sword on his back, he looked like someone not to be trifled with.

"Song Jiang, the 'Timely Rain,' pays his respects to Your Majesty!"

Song Jiang took the lead, and Wu Yong, Qin Ming and others followed him to pay their respects to Wang Qing.

Only then did Wang Qing adopt a humble and respectful demeanor, stepping down to help Song Jiang up.
"I have long admired Brother Song's reputation for benevolence and righteousness, and today I have indeed met you and found you to be extraordinary!"

However, he didn't help anyone else, since Song Jiang had brought in quite a few people.

Besides Wu Yong and Qin Ming, there are also Lei Heng and Guo Sheng.

Wang Qing chuckled and waved his sleeve, saying, "Heroes, please rise!"

Straight bitch!
Wu Yong, Lei Heng, and Guo Sheng were one thing, but Qin Ming was furious:

Who do you look down on?

I am Qin Ming, the "Thunderbolt"!
Song Jiang quickly turned around and helped Wu Yong, Qin Ming, and the others up one by one.

This pleased Wu Yong, Qin Ming, Lei Heng, and Guo Sheng greatly; they all thought, "It has to be Brother Song Jiang!"

After helping his brothers up, Song Jiang explained his purpose to Wang Qing.

A bucket of shit was dumped on Cai Fu's head; Song Jiang shook his head with a wry smile:

"King Qi can no longer tolerate me, his elder brother!"

"Therefore, I will not cause him any trouble in Shandong. If Your Majesty does not mind, I am willing to serve you!"

After saying this, Song Jiang knelt down again, and Wang Qing beamed with joy:

"My dear subject, please rise!"

Wang Qing helped Song Jiang up, his little eyes darting around:
Song Jiang arrived at just the right time!
The pressure from the Duan family was too great for him, and he urgently needed to support a rival for the Duan family, that was one reason.

Secondly, he wanted to spend a fortune to buy horse bones.

With Song Jiang as our backbone, we can certainly attract more heroes to join us.

"With Minister Song by my side, I am like a fish in water!"

Wang Qing patted Song Jiang's shoulder forcefully:

"I hereby appoint you as Minister of War, and all your followers shall be military commanders!"
"Song Qing, the future rests on your shoulders!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Song Jiang: or2
(End of this chapter)