Chapter 97: Don’t Threaten Me, or I’ll Drag You Down to Hell

“Guards, seize the culprit Du Kang who tried to sow discord and disrupt the General’s residence. Do not allow anyone to visit him without my orders.”

At Shen Zhao’s command, Du Kang immediately struggled. Was this bastard’s mind eaten by dogs? He had made things perfectly clear with Qing’er, yet Du Kang still refused to believe him and stubbornly thought that the poisonous woman was good.

Truly the spawn of his mother, he deserved to be harmed. Roaring, he said, “You cannot imprison me—I am a member of the Du family.”

Du Kang glanced toward Du Qi’an, who stood frozen, wondering why he wasn’t rushing to rescue him.

From his understanding of the poisonous woman and her hatred toward him, sooner or later she would convince this bastard to kill him.

Du Qi’an couldn’t bear to look at Du Kang. Now that he was afraid, where was he earlier?

Just moments ago, he had been brazenly boasting about how he would ruin the Chu family mother.

Now he was begging for mercy.

What a fool!

Moreover, it seemed the Chu general didn’t disbelieve Du Kang or Chu’s eldest son; there were clearly other calculations at play.

It felt as if the Chu family had also included the Du family in their schemes.

But watching the Chu family imprison Du Kang, Du Qi’an felt unwilling.

Not for any other reason but to preserve his dignity.

“General Chu, surely there’s room for negotiation. We just discussed this in the reception hall; we can increase the stakes somewhat. Could you spare Du Kang’s life?”

Given Du Kang’s current injuries, if he were imprisoned now in the cold, damp night, it was uncertain whether he could survive till morning. He wouldn’t be able to answer to his father then.

Shen Zhao cast a faint glance at Du Qi’an; after all, he was the one who suggested raising the stakes.

However, this was not the place for negotiation. Calmly, he said, “Lord Du, you have seen what Du Kang has done. It is not that I wish to oppose the Du family, but his crimes are unforgivable. If I release him lightly, where would my dignity be? What of the rules of the General’s residence?”

Du Qi’an was taken aback; the Chu general had no intention of sparing Du Kang.

In truth, he didn’t really want to save Du Kang either. Such a scoundrel would only bring harm if rescued.

But he could not allow the Chu family to suppress him. This concerned not only Du Kang’s miserable life but also the honor of the Du family and himself.

“General Chu, are you intent on opposing the Du family for the sake of a lowly man? The Du family will not treat you unfairly. I hope you will reconsider and not act to your regret.”

Shen Zhao’s eyes darkened, his voice growing colder. “Lord Du, do you have such a poor memory? Have you forgotten that I once said I despise threats above all else?

I am naturally combative. My current status was won at the risk of my life. I fear death not, so why should I fear a mere threat? Feel free to try me, Lord Du. If it comes to ruin, even if I die, I will drag you down to hell with me!”

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