webnovelfull Chapter 1391
Chapter 1391
"It's probably true..."
When Zhang Yi uttered those words, the stubborn Zhu Shou and Cao Xing simultaneously fell silent, and the atmosphere became somewhat tense for a moment...
Although they were stubborn, the thought had more or less crossed their minds; they just weren't willing or able to admit it.
There was a long silence.
Zhang Yi's light cough, caused by a chest injury, broke the deadlock.
Cao Xing came to his senses, leaned against the wall, and shook his head weakly: "It can't be true, it can't be true."
If it's true, then they're really doomed.
Zhang Yi said with empty eyes, "We've been in here for so long, how could they not raise an army? But instead of Lan Yu and the others, we got that damned Zhao Feng. And Zhan Hui, why is he lying to us again?"
After getting a beating, he finally came to terms with reality.
Zhu Shou and Cao Xing's hearts sank to the bottom, realizing the truth in those words.
"But what if...? What if something unexpected happens and there's a temporary delay?"
People are always more willing to believe what they want to believe, so even after all that had been said, Zhu Shou was still unwilling to admit that his once-powerful military lord would end up so hastily.
Cao Xing said with despair in his eyes, "Then you should wait and see if Lan Yu and the others come in first, or if the imperial edict to behead and skin them alive is delivered first."
Zhang Yi, Zhu Shou, and Cao Xing fell completely silent at this point.
And as they were talking.
Zhan Hui had already been escorted to the other side of the cell by Zhao Feng and the jailers. Zhao Feng, with a hint of mockery on his face, gestured towards the cell and said casually, "Please."
Seeing the hint of hostility in Zhao Feng's eyes, Zhan Hui felt a chill run down his spine—although the guy in front of him had a smiling face, he gave off a feeling of wanting to devour people.
Without waiting for Zhan Hui to set off.
Then Zhao Feng said with a smile, "What does Lord Zhan think of those three treacherous traitors just now?"
Zhan Hui swallowed nervously, a thousand curses running through his mind: "What else could we do? With your brutal methods and footwork, if they weren't physically strong, you would have killed them long ago!"
At the same time, the brutal and bloody scene he had just witnessed inexplicably flashed into his mind, and a cold sweat instantly broke out on his back. Even with his strong mental fortitude, he found it hard to bear.
Zhan Hui took a deep breath and then realized what was going on: "So, Zhao Qianshi's actions just now were not only to punish their serious disrespect, but also... to make an example of them? I am your monkey."
Having been a seasoned veteran in officialdom, his mind was quick, and after speaking, the fear on his face subsided somewhat.
However, I still couldn't help feeling a little uneasy.
He gritted his teeth and thought to himself, "Chen Zhou... I promoted you all myself, and I believe you can see the situation clearly. Don't let me down."
In the dimly lit prison, Zhan Hui narrowed his eyes and raised his head high, feigning composure.
Seeing that he hadn't managed to intimidate Zhan Hui.
Zhao Feng wasn't annoyed. He chuckled lightly and said, "As expected of someone personally promoted by the Hongwu Emperor. Fine, fine... it seems you're determined to refuse a polite offer and then drink the penalty cup. Well then, drink your fill of this 'penalty cup'."
He has never been a good-tempered person.
The reason for bringing Zhan Hui on this trip wasn't simply to let him be a bystander. At this point, Zhan Hui was completely uncooperative, so he abandoned his lazy thoughts.
With his arms crossed, he calmly ordered, "If he won't drink the 'toast,' then Lord Zhan need not be imprisoned for now. Treat him well. Just one thing... this man absolutely cannot die."
Although his voice sounded very calm, it seemed to carry a thousand tiny, sharp blades in one's ears, exuding a chilling killing intent.