Chapter 923: Chapter 923 The Cause of the Matter_1

Moreover, they were unaware that in this world, there was no gunpowder that would explode simply by being stepped on.

All he worried about at this moment was Yang Wenxiao's safety and feared that explosives might still be hidden within the manor.

However, he knew about the theft of the gunpowder store; that was a scheme arranged specifically between Yang Wenxiao and Emperor Yongan.

Since Sun Junyan's repeated losses to Qiao Xiaomai, revenge had been inevitable, for neither Yang Wang nor Sun Junyan were ones to let things slide easily.

But after successive setbacks, they had grown wary. Without a solid plan agreed upon, they wouldn't make a move.

Yet, Qiao Xiaomai's ability to amass wealth had made Yang Wang green with envy.

A single tricycle had rolled up a million taels of silver, and he could no longer contain his jealousy!

So he couldn't wait any longer, and he went to consult not only with his mother in the Palace but also with his maternal grandfather.