boyutpedia Chapter 154 The Zhu Family Head's Kill Order
Chapter 154 The Zhu Family Head's Kill Order
Chapter 154 The Zhu Family Head's Kill Order
Just as Huo Yuhao was holding Zhu Zhuqing tightly, indulging in passionate lovemaking, an unprecedented storm was brewing within the Star Luo Empire and the Star Luo Zhu family.
The atmosphere inside the Zhu family's luxurious mansion was extremely tense.
The head of the Zhu family was now ashen-faced, his eyes filled with anger and disappointment.
At his feet lay countless shattered porcelain pieces and ornaments, once priceless items now victims of his rage.
Anger burned in his eyes, as if it would devour the entire room and turn everything that displeased him to ashes.
"What a scoundrel! This Zhu Zhuqing is an absolute scoundrel. She's already engaged, yet she dares to openly mess around with some random man outside, completely disgracing the Zhu family."
The Zhu family patriarch's voice was filled with anger and disappointment, each word sounding as if it were being squeezed out from between his teeth.
For so many years, for so many years no one has dared to challenge my authority. I'm not even dead yet, and Zhu Zhuqing dares to find other men outside. What does she take the Zhu family for? What does she take me for?
Seeing his master's temper flare up again, an elderly butler-like man rushed in, his steps frantic. "Please calm down, Master! Zhu Qing is young and doesn't know any better. Please don't hold it against him. Besides, I heard that it was Dai Mubai from the Dai family who started causing trouble outside!" "Enough!"
The head of the Zhu family interrupted the steward with a loud shout. His gaze was fierce as he stared at the old steward in front of him, as if he wanted to see right through him.
"Steward Liu, were you blaming His Highness the Second Prince just now? No matter how much of a scoundrel the Second Prince is, he is still a member of the royal family. Even if he is a dying prince, he is still a prince. Besides, what man doesn't have multiple wives and concubines? As long as the Xingluo Royal Family doesn't dissolve their engagement, Zhu Zhuqing will always be Dai Mubai's Princess Consort!"
"Zhu Zhuqing, as a prince's consort, still dares to have affairs outside the palace. He has absolutely no respect for the law and family rules!"
Upon hearing the words of the Zhu family head, the old steward felt a pang in his heart. He had originally intended to plead for Zhu Zhuqing.
However, before he could speak, he was interrupted by the Zhu family head: "Steward Liu, I know you are related to Zhu Qing's mother and that you are protecting that girl, but don't forget your place. The affairs of the Xingluo Zhu family do not require the interference of a steward like you, nor do they require you to plead for Zhu Zhu Qing."
The Zhu family patriarch's words exuded unquestionable authority; he wouldn't tolerate any dissent, not even from his own steward. In this family, his word was law, and any act that violated the family's honor would be severely punished. Zhu Zhuqing's behavior had crossed his line, and he would not allow such a thing to continue, nor would he tolerate anyone defending her.
To be honest, the Zhu family patriarch's anger had reached its boiling point. He simply couldn't believe that his own daughter, Zhu Zhuqing, would do such a rebellious thing.
The Zhu family's current status and power are entirely due to their dependence on the Xingluo royal family, which allowed them to grow stronger with the protection and resources of the royal family.
It can be said that without the support of the Xingluo Royal Family, the head of the Zhu family would never have the power and status of a Duke.
As his daughter, Zhu Zhuqing not only failed to consider the prosperity of the family and her father's power, but also became entangled with an unknown young man outside, behaving recklessly and completely disregarding the family's rules and interests.
In the eyes of the Zhu family patriarch, Zhu Zhuqing's actions were utterly lawless and a great betrayal of the family.
Faced with this situation, the head of the Zhu family believed that the only solution was to take the initiative.
He decided to take Zhu Zhuqing back to the Zhu family before the Xingluo Royal Family could question him, and then hand her over to the Xingluo Royal Family so that they could handle the matter.
He believed that through such actions, the Zhu family could avoid being implicated, maintain the stability of the family, and preserve his own power and position.
As for Zhu Zhuqing's life or death, the Zhu family patriarch didn't care. In his view, his daughter was just one of many members of the family; he also had several sons and two other daughters.
Sacrificing a daughter to secure the peace of the entire family and his own power was the most suitable choice for him. He firmly believed that it was for the overall benefit of the family, and that any personal sacrifice was worthwhile.
Since Zhu Zhuqing was born into the Zhu family, she should dedicate everything to the family's interests, even her life.
In the Zhu family's ancestral precepts, loyalty and filial piety were the supreme principles. A subject who disobeys a ruler's command to die is considered disloyal.
Even if he publicly executed Zhu Zhuqing, according to the Zhu family's rules, she should not have any complaints.
After all, everything Zhu Zhuqing has is given to her by the Zhu family, even her life is given to her by him. Even if he were to take her life back, she shouldn't have any complaints.
The Zhu family was able to firmly establish itself in the Star Luo Empire not through laughable sentimentality, but through ruthless methods and strict rules. Only through forceful means could the family's authority and order be maintained.
Butler Liu cautiously inquired from the side, "So, how does the head of the family plan to bring Miss Zhu Er back?"
A sinister smile appeared on the face of the Zhu family patriarch: "I have already notified the Zhu Family Shadow Hall and ordered them to spare no expense..."
We must bring Zhu Zhuqing back no matter what, alive or dead.
Upon hearing the words of the Zhu family head, Steward Liu immediately showed a look of horror on his face.
"What! Patriarch, you actually mobilized the Zhu Family Shadow Hall! She's still just a child! I beg you, Patriarch, please spare Zhu Zhuqing this time. I will go find her myself and absolutely, definitely bring her back. Please, Patriarch, rescind your order."
Butler Liu's voice trembled, his eyes filled with pleading and anxiety. He knew all too well the terror of the Zhu family's shadow hall; it was a group of madmen, a bunch of cruel and twisted lunatics.
If Zhu Zhuqing falls into their hands, the consequences will be unimaginable. She will be tortured to death, and may even be brutally murdered. Butler Liu knows the methods of the Zhu Family Shadow Hall well. They will not show any mercy to Zhu Zhuqing just because she is of Zhu family blood. They will only faithfully carry out the orders of the family head.
Moreover, those twisted lunatics might very well do something insane to Zhu Zhuqing, or even defile her purity.
Then he cruelly murdered the second young lady.
Butler Liu never expected that the head of the Zhu family would be so heartless. After all, Zhu Zhuqing was his own daughter. How could he bear to let the Zhu family's shadow hall deal with his own flesh and blood?
Hearing Steward Liu's pleas, the Zhu family patriarch remained unmoved. His eyes were cold, and his tone was hard, as if devoid of any emotion: "So what if she's my own daughter? We can't set a precedent. If Zhu Zhuqing dares to mess around outside today, other Zhu family young ladies will dare to do the same tomorrow. Only by forcefully extinguishing this trend with extreme punishment can we cut off any other people's hopes."
The words of the Zhu family patriarch revealed a ruthless resolve.
After speaking, the Zhu family patriarch turned around, looked at Steward Liu with a sinister smile, and said, "Steward Liu, this is the first and last time. I don't want a second voice to emerge in the Zhu family. The entire Zhu family can only have my voice!"