mesbooks Chapter 115 Killing
Chapter 115 Killing
Zhao Si could kill his son to seize power, but the men in black could not use that as an excuse to send troops to storm the Zhao family.
To put it bluntly, he lacked a legitimate reason to send troops to the Zhao family.
The man in black snorted coldly and said in a deep voice, "Then we'll create evidence that Zhao Si intends to rebel, and then I'll suddenly lead my troops in and wipe them out in one fell swoop with swift and decisive action."
Zhao Tingxiao was slightly taken aback and asked nervously, "My lord, even the lightest punishment for treason is the extermination of three generations of one's family. I am also within the scope of those three generations. Does my lord have a foolproof plan to ensure my safety? If you can guarantee my safety, I will do my utmost and have no other intentions."
The man in black smiled faintly and said, "Don't worry, I have my own arrangements."
Feeling uneasy, Zhao Tingxiao pleaded again, "Please give me clear instructions, sir, so that I may not be filled with anxiety and unable to act with peace of mind."
The man in black glanced at him disdainfully and said coldly, "You are the witness who reported Zhao Si for treason, so naturally you are not among the three clans."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Tingxiao felt somewhat relieved, but then a ruthless glint flashed in his eyes. He nodded in agreement, "Understood, I will arrange it as soon as possible."
The man in black chuckled and asked, "Arrange it quickly? How do you plan to do that? How can you ensure everything goes perfectly?"
Zhao Tingxiao fell silent. Of course, he didn't know how to arrange things to ensure everything went perfectly.
The man in black sneered, "What a joke! Trash should know its place!"
Zhao Tingxiao wore a wry smile and nodded repeatedly in agreement.
The man in black said coldly, "I will prepare several bull-tail knives and hide them in a dark corner of the Zhao family's study. When the time comes, you will say just this..."
Zhao Tingxiao's face was full of cruelty and excitement. He replied in a low voice, "Understood. I will follow your instructions, sir... to ensure that everything is flawless."
The man in black had a deep gaze and a chilling tone: "Remember, after this is done, everything in the Zhao family must be under my control. You will only be a nominal head of the family."
Zhao Tingxiao felt a chill run down his spine. The man in black was making increasingly unreasonable demands, but he knew he was just a pawn, so he could only bow his head and say, "I will remember this and will never dare to disobey."
The man in black snorted coldly, turned and left, leaving Zhao Tingxiao standing there wallowing in self-pity.
Zhao Tingxiao stood frozen in place, the fierceness in his eyes gradually replaced by fear.
He understood that there was no turning back and he could only follow the instructions of the man in black.
He must arrange everything in the shortest possible time, otherwise, an endless abyss awaits him.
The night wind howled, as if telling tales of impending conspiracy and betrayal.
Under the cover of night, Zhao Tingxiao quietly transported a cartload of contraband weapons into the Zhao residence.
Every oxtail knife was placed openly on the warehouse shelves.
Zhao Tingxiao wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, making sure that every detail met the requirements of the man in black, and dared not be careless in the slightest.
After everything was ready, he arrived outside Zhao Si's study.
He took a deep breath and pushed open the study door.
Zhao Si was unaware of Zhao Tingxiao's arrival; he was engrossed in his work, oblivious to the impending storm.
Recently, the family business has faced many challenges, especially the restaurants in the city. Under the combined attack of "Bei Mo Ting" and "Hao Yun Lai", business has been declining and a solution is urgently needed.
A hint of hesitation flashed in Zhao Tingxiao's eyes. He recalled the few beautiful memories he had of his childhood, including the warm moments between father and son and the laughter among brothers.
However, this hesitation was quickly swallowed up by the harsh reality.
As he grew up, all the warmth and laughter of the past disappeared, replaced by cruel and merciless torment.
There was no reason for this torment; it was simply because he was born to a concubine. Even though he clearly stated that he would not compete for the position of head of the family, the two brothers, Zhao Bochao and Zhao Zhongchao, still regarded him as a thorn in their side and suppressed him at all times.
Moreover, the final straw that broke Zhao Tingxiao's back was Zhao Si's cold-heartedness.
He even encouraged Zhao Bochao and Zhao Zhongchao to bully Zhao Tingxiao, as if Zhao Tingxiao's existence was merely to satisfy the power struggle between the brothers.
He also questioned Zhao Si about why the brotherhood in the family was so fragile and why he, as a son, did not receive his father's care.
But Zhao Si merely smiled indifferently, a smile that revealed only deep contempt and disdain.
Zhao Si told him that his purpose was not only to be a pawn in the family, but also to be a tool to hone the two brothers, Zhao Bochao and Zhao Zhongchao.
Zhao Tingxiao's heart turned completely cold in that instant.
He realized that the warmth and fairness he sought were nothing but a fleeting illusion.
Zhao Tingxiao clenched his fists, his anger burning in his chest.
However, in the end, he suppressed his anger and calmed down.
Zhao Tingxiao decided to give Zhao Si one last chance. If Zhao Si could recognize his importance and be given the respect and status he deserved, he would be willing to abandon the Black-Clad Man's plan.
“Father,” he called softly, breaking the silence of the study.
Zhao Si looked up, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, which then turned icy. "Who let you in?"
Zhao Tingxiao took a deep breath, preparing to speak his mind.
However, Zhao Si kept all the words he wanted to say stuck in his throat.
"Get out!"
Zhao Tingxiao felt extremely suppressed, but he still managed to speak: "Father, I've come to talk to you about the future of the family."
He tried his best to remain calm, despite the turmoil within him.
"I told you to get out!" Zhao Si's angry shout was deafening, his gaze icy and merciless: "Didn't I tell you not to set foot in my study again?"
Zhao Tingxiao felt a chill run through his body. He realized that no matter how hard he tried, Zhao Si's heart would never open to him.
His last glimmer of hope was completely extinguished.
He took a deep breath, turned and walked out of the study, clearly realizing that this home had to undergo a baptism of blood and fire before it could become a place where love and warmth intertwined.
The next day, before dawn, a series of hurried footsteps broke the tranquility of Cangzhou City.
Fully armored, Qu Dacheng led his soldiers straight to the Zhao family mansion in the dawn.
Without any hesitation, they swiftly seized control of all key positions. Their swords gleamed coldly in the dawn light, and a fierce battle was about to unfold.
At Qu Dacheng's command, the soldiers instantly breached the gates of the Zhao residence.
The security guards who came upon hearing the noise scattered and fled in terror at the sudden attack.
Qu Dacheng's soldiers quickly dispersed and began searching for important figures in the mansion. Amid the chaos, the Zhao family's guards fought back, trying to stop the sudden attack.
The mansion was instantly filled with shouts of battle and the echoes of clashing weapons. The deafening sounds of fighting shattered the tranquility of the Zhao residence.
Qu Dacheng's army surged in like a flood, quickly taking control of key areas within the mansion. The Zhao family's guards were caught off guard by the sudden attack.