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Zhao Guotai suppressed the calculations in his eyes, his words dripping with flattery. "I, Zhao, am mainly considering the young lady's interests. Since you are aware of the matters concerning Shanxia Village, I am willing to bestow all the benefits of Shanxia Village upon you. How does that sound?"
The benefits of Shanxia Village were not insignificant, and Zhao Daren truly seemed generous.
"Indeed, I am willing," Zhao Guotai replied. "The Sang Family's misfortune has left the Zhao Family feeling regretful. If you could give me a chance to make amends for the Sang Family, I would be immensely grateful."
However, as far as I know, the benefits of Shanxia Village are not solely owned by the Zhao Family. The relationships involved are quite complex; are you trying to set a trap for me, Zhao Daren?
"Not at all! I will handle all the interests involved and present Shanxia Village to you with both hands."
Sang Qingxiao remained unmoved. She conjured a Great Fire basin from thin air, filled with a considerable amount of charcoal, where blue flames danced joyfully.
Even in midsummer, the appearance of the fire basin raised the temperature in the room significantly. The stifling air and the smell of burning charcoal made it quite uncomfortable, especially for an elder like Zhao Guotai. After just one breath, he felt a heaviness in his chest.
Sang Qingxiao noticed his increasingly rapid breaths but paid him no mind. She selected several books she had perused and tossed them into the fire basin one by one, leaving behind a few crucial fragments scattered beside it before they were completely consumed.
Once she finished this task, she turned her attention back to him. "If I wanted that gold, I would have taken it back then. Why would I need your gift?"
"You are right about one thing: the Sang Family's crimes have both truth and falsehood. You also mentioned that what is false can be verified while what is true can be fabricated."
"I believe that investigating the Sang Family's crimes after such a long time would be too laborious. It would be much easier to eliminate you all first and then shift the blame onto you. Wouldn't that be simpler?"
"Miss Sang, you are being overly fanciful!"
"This is not fanciful thinking. Back then, you operated similarly with Chongjing Emperor—fabricating evidence, launching surprise attacks, waging a war of public opinion; it was time-efficient and labor-saving. I am merely taking a page from your book."
"When I clear my name, you will already be dead—no witnesses left to contradict me."
Moreover, everyone who has targeted the Sang Family will end up like the Zhao Family—burdened with various accusations until death. With questionable character, how can we trust the evidence you provided back then?
And coincidentally, the Sang Family has learned of your secrets; in your quest for gain, you conspired to destroy them—that is your motive.
Now that the Monarch has changed and his relationship with Chongjing Emperor is tenuous at best, this presents an opportunity.
The guards of Prince Jing's Residence have served the Great Jing Dynasty for years; their contributions remain buried in people's hearts. Today, whether they remain silent or speak out in anger stems only from disappointment.
Once news spreads that Prince Jing's Residence bears false accusations, people will reignite their respect for it out of guilt and anger.
At that time, those incensed will become an unbreakable shield protecting Prince Jing's Residence.
As their conversation reached this point, Zhao Guotai continued attempting to persuade Sang Qingxiao against annihilating the Sang Family. Although it had only taken a few days to plan this operation, timing and circumstances were crucial; he urged her not to be overly confident. Having more allies would benefit both parties.
"You need not concern yourself with my affairs, Zhao Daren; after all, you lack the fortune to witness how matters concerning the Sang Family unfold."
"Are you finding it increasingly difficult to breathe? This is how I have chosen for you to die. As for others in your Zhao Family—rest assured, I will not lay a hand on them."
It is believed that many have already turned their attention to Shanxia Village. When the matter of Shanxia Village is revealed, the Zhao Family will face their demise, as the court will take care of it.
Are you truly unwilling to leave any chance for the Zhao Family?
Sang Qingxiao shook her head and said, "You Zhao Family are simply too bold, daring to hoard gold mines. You brought this upon yourselves; who can you blame?"
Zhao Guotai suddenly pulled out a dagger from somewhere, channeling all his strength into a fierce thrust towards Sang Qingxiao.
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