In my dream of returning to the Tang Dynasty, I snatched Wu Zetian from my lap.

Upon hearing this, Li Yuanchang glanced meaningfully at the wine jars piled up inside the restaurant.

This is the Song family's stronghold, equivalent to the status of Zuixianfang in Liangzhou.

Although he was away from home all year and did not return, he frequently wrote letters to report back.

The wine business in the Tang Dynasty is now basically monopolized by Zuixianfang and Baiweifang. Although Zuixianfang still holds an advantage, Baiweifang has caught up and taken away 40% of the business.

If Li Shimin hadn't intervened and levied substantial taxes, forcibly raising prices, Baiweifang's price war might have captured a larger market share.

What's even more disgusting is that Baiweifang not only made wine, but also quickly copied things like soap after Li Yuanchang invented them.

Although they were always a step behind, thanks to Youzhou's unique geographical location, their business had managed to expand beyond the region.

Li Yuanchang knew all of these things.

But there was nothing that could be done about the other party. In ancient times, there was no such thing as intellectual property rights, and things like soap were very easy to counterfeit.

Over time, one was in the south and the other in the north, separated by a vast distance, yet they were locked in a fierce competition.

The Qin family expanded their business to Jiangnan, so the Song family followed suit. In short, wherever the Qin family was, the Song family was sure to be there too.

The two major business empires were locked in a fierce battle, and a saying even circulated among the common people: "In the north, there is Song; in the south, there is Qin."

If he had the time, Li Yuanchang would really like to pay a visit to this Song Sanlang.

This guy is a ruthless character!

Black Ice Platform has gathered a lot of information about him: he was born out of wedlock, his elder brother died mysteriously, he inherited the family business, he was ruthless and decisive, he drove away all his uncles and elder brothers, and single-handedly built the Song-branded business into what it is today.

After leaving the restaurant, Li Yuanchang, mindful of the time, stopped inquiring about Wu Meiniang and instead went to the market and shops to purchase a large quantity of supplies.

There was meat, and some medicine.

Although these are available in the army, the supply would be insufficient in a real war, and it would be difficult for ordinary soldiers to receive such treatment.

Since they were destined to be comrades-in-arms, Li Yuanchang did not feel that there was a difference in rank.

"Big brother, is that enough?" Cheng Chuliang and Yuchi Baoqi each carried at least a hundred pounds, yet they moved with ease as if strolling in a garden, attracting many onlookers who marveled at their skill.

"Almost..."

Li Yuanchang had only spoken half a sentence when his eyes flashed and then suddenly froze!

Amidst the bustling crowd, two familiar yet unfamiliar faces came into view, one fat and one thin, one tall and one short—he would recognize them even if they were reduced to ashes.

"Damn it!"

Li Yuanchang immediately launched into a tirade of curses.

"It's true that enemies are destined to meet; I've run into these two bastards here."

"Who?"

Cheng Chuliang and Yuchi Baoqi's eyes sharpened, and they slammed their things down, their fists, as big as sandbags, quickly going into combat mode.

"Leave it here for now, let's go!"

Li Yuanchang's face was filled with murderous intent; he was truly enraged.

Cheng Chuliang and his companion followed closely behind, clearly having encountered an enemy.

After passing through two rows of stalls, we arrived at the front of a shop.

"Th-aren't those the two Wu brothers?" Cheng Chuliang's big eyes widened in surprise.

"Then, haven't we found our little sister-in-law?" Yu Chi Baoqi exclaimed in surprise.

Li Yuanchang's expression was grim, showing no excitement.

Back then, when the Wu family moved out of Chang'an, the two brothers, seeing the Wu mother and her three daughters as a burden, kicked them off the carriage without regard for their lives, and took all their property with them.

They definitely didn't end up with Wu Zetian.

"There are only two of them, but there are too many people around, so let's not make a sound."

"I'll wait for you at the back. You guys figure out a way to get these two bastards into the alley."

"good!"

Cheng Chuliang and Yuchi Baoqi rubbed their hands together, their eyes revealing a fierce look.

In just a moment, the deserted alleyway was filled with struggles and cries for help.

Who are you?

"Let me go!"

"You bastards, what do you think you're doing in broad daylight?"

"We'll pay back the gambling debts we owe you!"

"I'm out of money, but my sisters are!"

"I'll give them to you as collateral!"

boom! !

The two were slammed to the ground, screaming and howling in agony.

Li Yuanchang slowly squatted down and reached out to remove the black cloth covering the heads of Wu Yuanqing and the other man.

The moment their eyes met, Li Yuanchang revealed a polite yet cruel smile.

"It's been many years, and you two haven't changed at all."

Wu Yuanqing and Wu Yuanshuang looked quite disheveled, and their stubble-covered faces instantly showed a look of terror.

"Han, the King of Han?"

What are you doing here?

"You didn't expect this, did you? You'll have the chance to meet me again in this lifetime." Li Yuanchang said with a half-smile.

The two were panicked and felt guilty!

All the bad things I had done in the past came flooding back to me, and I wanted to run away as soon as I got up.

boom!

Click!

"Ah!!" Wu Yuanshuang screamed like a pig being slaughtered. Li Yuanchang broke his bones on the spot with a stick and he collapsed to the ground with a thud.

"My legs, my legs!"

Upon seeing this, Wu Yuanqing was terrified, his face turning deathly pale as he pressed himself against the wall.

"King Han! King Han!"

"Brother-in-law, brother-in-law, you're our brother-in-law, we're family! Don't do anything reckless, or someone will die!" he stammered incoherently.

Li Yuanchang sneered and picked up another wooden stick, as thick as an arm.

"Brother-in-law?"

"I warned you three times back then not to bully the women, including Meiniang."

"No, we didn't!!"

"No? Do you think I know nothing? You abandoned them halfway after leaving Chang'an, taking all their property with you. The money in there was even given to them by me. You took control of the main branch and left these orphaned women to fend for themselves."

"They were just saying they'd use them to pay off their debts."

"You should have known the consequences when you did these things!"

After Li Yuanchang finished speaking, he struck him with the stick again.

boom! !

The stick snapped in two again, the terrifying force sending the person flying.

"ah!!"

Wu Yuanqing screamed in agony, immediately losing the ability to move, rolling around in agony.

"Drag him up!" Li Yuanchang was still not satisfied.

If it weren't for these two people, Wu Meiniang and the others would definitely not have had such a hard life. At least they could have lived a wealthy life with the money he sent before his wedding.

But now, he has vanished without a trace, and no one knows whether he is eating chaff and wild vegetables or is imprisoned.

Cheng Chuliang and Yuchi Baoqi each dragged one of them up, forcing them to stand. Their screams and wails grew even louder, like the wailing of ghosts.

Seeing that Li Yuanchang was closing in step by step.

"Brother-in-law, no, no!"

"If you kill us, how will you explain it to Mother?"

How will you face your sister?

Li Yuanchang sneered and pulled a dagger from his waist.

"Now you know to call them Mother and Sister. Didn't you two call them money-losers?" He looked at them with disdain.

"No, no!" The two trembled and retreated frantically.

"King Han, King Han, don't be impulsive! We'll still be family!"