Old General Zhao abruptly shook off Zhao Shujuan’s hand. As a martial artist, his hearing was exceptionally keen. Although the courtyard gate was closed, he could hear the conversation between Moyuan and Zhou Ling with crystal clarity. He could tell that Zhou Ling was provoking Moyuan, and everything Moyuan said made his stance clear: he did not care about his reputation as a tyrant, the significance of General Zhōu, or even the power of the Zhao family.
Old General Zhao was no fool. From Zhou Ling’s defiant attitude, he could see that Xie Qiqi was indeed in her hands.
"Instead of asking me to plead for Zhou Ling, you should be the one urging her to tell the truth! As long as Xie Qiqi is unharmed, everything can be settled. Otherwise..." Old General Zhao’s tone grew heavy, "The Zhao family cannot withstand the Emperor’s wrath, and neither can the state of Zhou Ming."
Chapter 363