Protect Our Chief

Chapter 1067: Chapter 69: I Want to Overturn the Heavens! The Mastermind Wang Shouzhe (Part 2)

"Ancestor, actually Prince Kang is also left with no choice. The Dexin Lineage has many members, but their financial situation is average. It’s impossible for them to provide him with endless funds. Our Zhao Family secretly supports Prince Kang with three million Qian Gold annually, but he needs money for numerous things to quickly expand his influence."

"Whether it’s the Dawn organization, raising various extraordinary guests, or rallying people to build power and prestige, each costs a great amount. And this time, to achieve a merit on the Outer Domain Battlefield, without heaps of Qian Gold paving the way, how could the soldiers fight bravely for him to quickly earn achievements?"

"The subsidies provided by the Dexin Lineage and our Zhao Family, though substantial, are still not enough."

"I understand what you’re saying, but this isn’t... Forget it, forget it~ It doesn’t matter if the smuggling is done by you or Prince Kang. The important thing now is that even if it’s not you, it has to be you. You must take full responsibility for this matter alone, and absolutely cannot involve him."

Duke Protector of the Nation Zhao Bingsheng’s tone was firm.

After a pause, he asked again, "Also, besides Old Kui, was anyone else involved in handling this matter? Can Meng Yuanbai’s side find evidence directly pointing to you?"

If there is no clear direct evidence pointing to you, there is still room for maneuver.

Zhao Zhikun remained silent for a moment, then nodded.

The Duke Protector drew a deep breath again.

Seeing the Duke Protector about to burst with anger, Uncle Zhao Hongbo quickly spoke: "Ancestor, scolding him now won’t help. Meng Yuanbai’s side is already interrogating, and the results might have already come out. You’d better quickly think of a way, what should we do now?"

"What should we do?" The Duke Protector glanced at the two, his voice icy, "What else can we do? Now, we have only one path to take. Immediately enter the palace to confess and ask the Great Emperor to punish severely."

Zhao Zhikun’s expression changed drastically upon hearing this.

Once he enters the palace to confess and is punished severely! His charges would be absolutely confirmed, with no room for reversal. Ancestor, are you going to give up on him?

Uncle Zhao Hongbo furrowed his brows, still somewhat unwilling: "Kun-er has been meticulously nurtured by us, once he..."

"Foolish!"

Before he could finish his words, the Duke Protector coldly interrupted him: "If this matter escalates, judged by the Three Ministries, not only will his future be blocked, but our Zhao Family will also suffer a huge blow to our reputation. At that point, even Your Majesty would find it difficult to handle it discreetly."

"Therefore, the urgent task is to resolve and define this matter before Meng Yuanbai returns, preventing further fermentation."

"Kun-er is indeed a Great Celestial Pride. If he voluntarily assumes responsibility, Your Majesty, considering our Zhao Family’s years of diligent service, will likely show leniency and give him an opportunity to serve in the Cannon Fodder Camp on the Outer Domain Battlefield to earn merit. Once he is on the battlefield, with our support from behind, he still has the chance to charge into the Divine Power Realm, not completely cutting off his path."

There’s one more point he didn’t state openly.

After all, Zhao Zhikun is taking the blame for Prince Kang, the Prince Kang must appreciate this favor. When Prince Kang ascends in the future and Zhao Zhikun successfully advances to the Divine Power Realm, as long as it’s maneuvered appropriately, Zhao Zhikun’s chance of returning is quite high.

Even if Zhao Zhikun falls on the battlefield, the Zhao Family can garner significant benefits from it.

But all of this is predicated on the Zhao Family not falling, nor can Prince Kang fall.

Otherwise, everything is finished!

"Hongbo understands now." Zhao Hongbo sighed, knowing there was no longer room for maneuver, "This matter can only be handled in such a way. No matter what, Prince Kang must be protected; otherwise, there’s no chance for a turnaround."

The Duke Protector and Zhao Hongbo were the two with the greatest authority within the Zhao Family, their words essentially determined Zhao Zhikun’s future.

Zhao Zhikun’s face turned pale, his whole being slumped to the ground, his heart filled with sorrow.

Talking about earning merit with a guilty conscience and having the opportunity to ascend to the Divine Power Realm, that’s just nonsense. What kind of place is the Outer Domain Battlefield? To earn merit with a guilty conscience there means being cannon fodder, doesn’t it?

The Cannon Fodder Camp is always the least humane on the battlefield, doing the most dangerous tasks.

Whether he can come back alive is another thing. Even if he survives fortunately, if he suffers severe injuries, it will still impact cultivation and advancement. Moreover, at the Outer Domain Battlefield, battles occur frequently; whether he can stay in the Cannon Fodder Camp and have time to heal is another question.

Besides, isn’t the Wang Family present on the Outer Domain Battlefield too? Once he goes to the Cannon Fodder Camp, can they refrain from taking the opportunity to kick him when he’s down? Impossible, they are sure to do so!

In short, once he goes to the Outer Domain Battlefield, don’t mention pursuing the path of Divine Techniques; even surviving will be extremely difficult.

But he knows, going is a chance of nine deaths for one life.

Not going means certain death with no chance of survival.

His heart turned extremely cold, filled with extreme hatred for the Wang Family.

...

Daqian Wang Family’s Main Residence.

Four Seasons Garden.

Wang Shouzhe was as usual "under house arrest," unable to go anywhere until the truth was unearthed.

Yet he was naturally inclined to stay at home, thoroughly enjoying these peaceful days, spending time in the garden caring for plants, cultivating new varieties of Spiritual Plant Grains in his Personal Mansion, sipping tea and basking in the sun, and occasionally playing chess with Wang Anan.