Honghuang: I Synthesized a Supreme Treasure, and Yunxiao Found Out

Zhao Ji kept his eyes fixed straight ahead and barely spoke. “Only Lord Qin and I know. That day, when the King summoned them, I was the one who went to fetch them.”

“Lord Zhao, I will never forget your great kindness!” Qin Feng replied modestly. “You flatter me, Lord Qin. During my time in the palace, you were the only one who treated me like a person.”

Qin Feng stopped and looked toward the palace. Smiling, he clasped his hands in a salute. “I have you to thank for showing me the way, Officer Zhao.”

Zhao Ji bowed in reply. “It was only natural.”

The moment they entered the palace, Zhao Gao, his expression dark, looked down at Zhao Ji, who was still shaken. His voice was cold. “Well, well. You dared hide this from me and secretly collude with Qin Feng?”

Faced with the threat, Zhao Ji immediately dropped to his knees in terror and kowtowed in apology. “Your son wouldn’t dare! How could I commit such an unforgivable offense?”

Zhao Gao grabbed Zhao Ji by the hair and rebuked him angrily. “Hmph! What were the two of you just doing? What was Qin Feng asking you?”

Blood stained Zhao Ji’s forehead bright red. He answered earnestly, “Qin Feng asked whether the King was angry. He was worried the King would blame him for causing so much trouble. He gave me this gold coin to get me talking!” He then took a gold coin from his robe and handed it to Zhao Gao.

Zhao Gao gave a mocking snort and gently stroked Zhao Ji’s cheek. “I knew you wouldn’t dare lie to me. I never thought you’d be afraid of Qin Feng, too! I thought you feared nothing. Remember, Zhao Ji: who decides whether you live or die!”

“I will never forget my father’s loving kindness.” Zhao Ji wept, collapsing to the ground in tears.

Time stood still.