Chapter 495
Chapter 495 The Big Fish Appears
"Planting explosives? Excellent, that will surely liven things up." Gao Qiu clapped his hands in delight and quickly dispatched a few nimble underlings to spread rumors and prepare the explosives.
Lin Wanrong nodded, then abruptly asked, "Brother Gao, how is the perimeter defense outside the city?"
"Don't you worry," Gao Qiu grinned. "Lord Xu is personally overseeing it. Following your instructions, we've scattered our formation. We're just waiting for the big fish to take the bait."
"Good!" Lord Lin chuckled and patted Gao Qiu on the shoulder. "Brother Gao, the glorious task of blowing up the Dragon Palace is entirely yours. Please give it your full attention."
"You're entrusting it to me?" Gao Qiu looked at him in confusion. "Brother Lin, are you saying you won't be staying here? That won't do. What if that Lord Chen tries to stop me? I wouldn't be able to outwit him. I'd feel more secure if you stayed."
Gao Qiu's concerns were not unfounded. Although Lord Lin didn't take Lord Chen seriously, Chen Biqing was not someone easily dealt with. Even if Gao Qiu wasn't afraid of him, he was certainly no match for him in a battle of wits.
After pondering for a moment, Lin Wanrong called for Xian'er to bring paper and brush. With flamboyant strokes, he quickly wrote down a few large characters and handed them to Gao Qiu.
Gao Qiu glanced at the document. Lord Lin's calligraphy was awkward but the message was strikingly clear: "All affairs of the mansion shall be handled by Gao Qiu. Anyone who dares to obstruct or disobey shall be arrested first and questioned later. Lin San, effective immediately."