He was completely lying through his teeth. When he heard Zhao Tuo, Xiao Chen smiled spuriously as he looked at Zhao Tuo and said, "Could it be that General Zhao takes me for a three year old child? Do you think I'll believe such a far-fetched reason? "
A strand of coldness flashed through Zhao Tuo's eyes when he saw Xiao Chen didn't believe him. Who would have imagined that he would actually be stopped here by Xiao Chen tonight? A cold light flickered in his eyes as he sneered and said, "Young Master Xiao, what's the meaning of this? Since Young Master Xiao doesn't believe me, then I'll bid my farewells."
The assassination had failed, and Zhao Tuo was very clearly aware that Xiao Chen didn't have any evidence at all. Even if Zhao Tuo and the others had weapons in their hands, so what? So long as he didn't admit it, what could Xiao Chen do?
No matter what, he couldn't expose that he had come to assassinate Xiao Chen tonight. This was what Zhao Tuo was thinking at this moment. So long as he refused to admit it, what could Xiao Chen do?
Needless to say, Zhao Tuo's idea was very good. However, he'd overlooked something, and it was that this entire matter had been planned by Xiao Chen. In that way, how could there be no evidence?
Right when Zhao Tuo was about to leave, Gu Xiu and the others took a step forward and blocked Zhao Tuo's path.
He was able to discern that Gu Xiu was a Dao King Realm expert, so Zhao Tuo didn't dare act rashly. He could only turn around and glare angrily at Xiao Chen as he said, "Young Master Xiao, what's the meaning of this? Could it be that you intend to force me to stay? "
A thief crying thief. He'd originally come to assassinate Xiao Chen, and after the matter was exposed, Zhao Tuo was the first to flare up because he wanted to rely on his rage to leave as soon as possible.
Xiao Chen didn't care at all when facing Zhao Tuo's furious gaze. He withdrew a letter and waved it in his hand as he said, "General Zhao recognizes this letter, right?"
Seeing the letter in Xiao Chen's hand, Zhao Tuo's face immediately changed. His original anger dissipated in an instant and was replaced by a look of horror.
There was no doubt that the letter in Xiao Chen's hand was the letter that Imperial Consort Qu had personally written to Zhao Tuo. When Zhao Tuo had just left the mansion, Xiao Chen had asked Zhang Qi to bring it back. This was an important piece of evidence.
Zhao Tuo never thought that the letter would fall into Xiao Chen's hands. Looking at Xiao Chen's faint smile, Zhao Tuo felt the world spinning. He originally intended to deny it, but now that the other party had the evidence, this ….
His face was completely pale. Seeing this, Xiao Chen immediately shouted, "Zhao Tuo, you sneaked into this place tonight with the intention of assassinating me. Why, are you still not admitting to it?"
The evidence was irrefutable. Faced with such a situation, Zhao Tuo could no longer deny it. His expression was ugly as he remained silent. Subsequently, Xiao Chen could not be bothered to talk nonsense with him. He directly gave the order to capture Zhao Tuo and the others.
Receiving Xiao Chen's order, Zhang Qi and the others instantly took action. With Zhang Qi taking action, Zhao Tuo and the others were naturally not their match and were quickly captured.
After tying up Zhao Tuo and the others, Xiao Chen did not bother with Zhao Tuo anymore. Leaving Gu Xiu to guard Zhao Tuo and the others, Xiao Chen left.
Now that Zhao Tuo had been captured and the evidence was irrefutable, it was time to inform General Zhao Feng.
Early the next morning, Xiao Chen sent someone to inform Zhao Feng. It was a very simple sentence. Zhao Tuo had attempted to kill him and had been captured. At the same time, the Third Prince was also extremely angry and said that he would behead Zhao Tuo in public.
Hearing this news, Zhao Feng sat down on a chair in the General's Mansion and said with a dazed expression. "Zhao Tuo really went to kill Young Master Xiao Chen?"
"Absolutely." Hearing Zhao Feng's words, a general in front of him nodded his head and replied.
"Dammit, how could this guy be so stupid? He actually went to assassinate Young Master Xiao Chen. Dammit, dammit, how preposterous!" Zhao Feng cursed angrily.
"General, it's not just that. I heard that the Third Prince is extremely angry because of this and has already said that he will behead General Zhao Tuo in public."
Chu Wuming was extremely angry and Zhao Tuo had been captured alive by Xiao Chen. Hearing this, Zhao Feng felt as if the world in front of him was spinning. After a while, Zhao Feng took a deep breath and said. "Aye, I'll go to His Highness' residence."
Zhao Tuo's actions made Zhao Feng both angry and scared. After thinking for a while, Zhao Feng decided to go to Chu Wuming personally.
There was no other way. Although Zhao Tuo had done such a stupid thing, he was still his brother. How could Zhao Feng just watch Zhao Tuo be beheaded without doing anything?
Zhao Feng hurriedly went to Chu Wuming's residence. In the main hall, Zhao Feng saw Chu Wuming sitting on the main seat. As soon as he entered, Zhao Feng immediately knelt down on the ground and said in an extremely respectful tone. "Guilty general Zhao Feng greets His Highness."
Compared to before, Zhao Feng's attitude this time was obviously much more respectful. One had to know that when Zhao Feng saw Chu Wuming before, he had only cupped his hands and bowed. He had never knelt down so respectfully before.
Facing Zhao Feng who was so respectfully kneeling in front of him, Chu Wuming pretended to be angry and coldly harrumphed. "Hmph, General Zhao is really good at leading troops."
Hearing this, small beads of sweat appeared on Zhao Feng's forehead. If it was any other time, Zhao Feng obviously wouldn't be so afraid of Chu Wuming. After all, although Chu Wuming was a prince, he didn't have any military power and couldn't control Zhao Feng. However, it was different now. Zhao Tuo's life was in Chu Wuming's hands. Once this matter was spread to the Capital, Zhao Feng wouldn't be able to escape the blame.
Zhao Feng lowered his head deeply and didn't dare to reply. Seeing this, Chu Wuming continued to shout.
"General Zhao, as a general, you allowed your subordinates to do whatever they want. As a brother, you allowed your brother to assassinate my trusted aide. You tell me yourself, how should I handle this matter?"
Hearing Chu Wuming's words, Zhao Feng could only kowtow and admit his wrongs. Seeing this, Chu Wuming lightly sighed, and his tone became gentler as he spoke.
"General Zhao, the evidence of this matter is irrefutable. Zhao Tuo wanted to assassinate Brother Xiao Chen. I can't help you with this matter, but I can tell you clearly that if Brother Xiao Chen insists on killing Zhao Tuo, it's useless even if you go to the Capital to beg for mercy. Do you know that Brother Xiao Chen's uncle is the Burning Sky Retired Emperor who just ascended to the throne a few days ago?"
Chu Wuming didn't scold Zhao Feng anymore, but he brought out the name of the Burning Sky Ruler. Hearing this, Zhao Feng's face turned ashen.
It's over, it's really over. Who would have thought that Xiao Chen's uncle would be the Burning Sky Retired Emperor? Assassinating the Retired Emperor's nephew was something that even a hundred lives wouldn't be enough. Furthermore, even Chu Mu probably wouldn't be able to protect Zhao Tuo.
Zhao Feng's face was ashen as he fell onto the ground. It was as if all the energy in his body had been sucked out. Seeing that Zhao Feng was in complete despair, Chu Wuming spoke at the right time.
"General Zhao, now that things have reached this point, there's only one way to save your brother Zhao Tuo. I urgently need the help of a great talent like General Zhao. If General Zhao agrees, then we'll be family. If that's the case, I'm willing to personally come out and solve this matter for General."
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