Su Daji? Hand her over!

Half a month has passed in the blink of an eye.

The atmosphere in Chaoge City became increasingly lively and bustling.

Eight hundred regional lords gathered from all directions to pay homage to the Human Emperor.

In an instant, the city was bustling with traffic and banners obscured the sun.

The inns of various feudal lords were already fully occupied. This was not only a political pilgrimage, but also a convergence of wealth and power across the land.

Beneath this prosperous facade, Fei Zhong and You Hun were a pair of partners.

Like two sharks that have smelled blood, they have long been lurking in the shadows, quietly waiting for their prey to arrive.

On this day, the official in charge of receiving the feudal lords presented the list.

Fei Zhong glanced at it only once before his gaze locked precisely on that name— Marquis of Ji Province, Su Hu.

"They've arrived."

Fei Zhong threw the roster onto the table and said to You Hun beside him.

You Hun was enjoying the leg massage from two maids with his eyes closed when he heard this, and immediately opened his eyes, his gaze sharp and piercing.

"Arrive?"

"We just entered the city and have just settled in at the inn."

Fei Zhong stood up, straightened his court robes, and put on an extremely hypocritical smile.

"Let's go, Doctor You."

"We should also go and fulfill our duty as hosts."

"Don't let Lord Marquis Su think that we people of Chaoge don't know etiquette."

The two rode in a magnificent carriage, surrounded by a group of servants and guards, and made their way to the post station.

Inside the post station.

Su Hu is compiling a list of tribute items needed for the Hajj pilgrimage.

He was tall and imposing, with a square face and piercing, tiger-like eyes that exuded the aura of a general who commanded respect without anger.

Although he was only a regional warlord, he was strict in governing his army and loved his people like his own children, and thus enjoyed extremely high prestige in Ji Province.

"My lord!"

A guard rushed in to report.

"The two physicians, Fei Zhong You Hun, request an audience!"

Su Hu's brows furrowed instantly.

What are they here for?

Su Hu had always avoided these two notorious and treacherous villains in the court.

We usually keep to ourselves, so why are you coming to my door today?

Unsolicited kindness is either a sign of malice or theft.

"Not see!"

Su Hu waved his hand dismissively and said without any politeness.

"Just tell them that I'm tired from my journey and unwell, and have already rested."

He really didn't want to engage in pretense with this kind of person, afraid of offending his own eyes.

However, before the guard could turn around, a voice with a slightly Yinyang tone came from outside the door.

"Oh dear, Marquis Su, what are you saying?"

"We are all ministers in the same court, and it has been a long time since we last met. Is Your Excellency so aloof and distant?"

Before he could finish speaking, Fei Zhong and You Hun swaggered in.

They didn't take Su Hu's order to refuse guests seriously at all.

Su Hu's face darkened.

"Isn't it rather impolite of you two doctors to trespass on my residence?"

Fei Zhong glanced at Su Hu and said with a forced smile.

"Marquis Su, please don't be offended. We've come specifically to see you, the lords who have traveled from afar, all for the sake of the King."

"Upon hearing that Marquis Su had arrived, we didn't go anywhere else and came straight here."

"Does Marquis Su intend to refuse this kindness?"

Su Hu snorted coldly, suppressing the anger in his heart.

He knew that these two scoundrels were deeply favored by the King, and if he were to openly break ties with them, he would be the only one to suffer.

"In that case, thank you both for your kindness."

Su Hu said with a stern face and a stiff tone.

"Now that you've met the person and had your tea, if you have nothing else to do, please leave."

"I still need to prepare for the audience with the emperor in a few days, so please excuse me."

You Hun chuckled and moved closer.

"Marquis Su, please don't be in such a hurry to send them away."

"Actually, the reason we two have come here today is to present the Marquis with an immense gift."

Su Hu glanced at him, a cold smile playing on his lips.

Wealth and honor?

What good things could possibly come out of those two people's mouths?

"I have received neither merit nor reward, and I cannot accept such honors."

"Hey, that's not right."

You Hun wore an expression that said, "I'm doing this for your own good," and lowered his voice to speak.

"Marquis Su, please don't be so aloof. Let us finish speaking before you make a decision. This would be a great benefit for you."

Without waiting for Su Hu's rebuttal, he continued.

"I've heard that the Marquis has a daughter named Daji, who is said to be exceptionally beautiful, with a beauty beyond compare?"

Su Hu's heart skipped a beat, and alarm bells rang.

They're actually plotting against Daji!

His face instantly turned ashen, his gaze sweeping across You Hun Hun's greasy, fat face like a knife.

"My daughter is of marriageable age and is ugly. I wonder where Doctor You heard this rumor?"

You Hun completely ignored Su Hu's denial and laughed even harder.

"Marquis Su is too modest."

Whether it's a rumor or not, everyone knows the truth.

"Now that Your the King is in the prime of your life, your harem is empty. As your subjects, how can we ignore this? We should select the most beautiful women in the land to fill Your the King's harem."

"We two have come here specifically to offer Marquis Su some guidance."

You Hun stood up, walked up to Su Hu, and spoke in an extremely seductive tone.

"If Marquis Su were to offer his daughter to the palace, she would be the father-in-law of the emperor!"

"At that time, your daughter will be favored in the harem, and you, my lord, will be prominent in the court."

"It seems the position of Marquis of Ji Province will need to be moved up a bit."

"This is a truly glorious event that will bring honor to our ancestors and benefit future generations!"

"A blessing that many would kill for has now been delivered to Your Excellency. You must seize it!"

Fei Zhong chimed in at the opportune moment.

"Yes, Marquis Su."

"If Your Excellency were to offer your beloved daughter now, that would be an act of loyalty."

"If we wait for His the King's decree... then the situation will change."

This is already a blatant threat.

One method is enticement, the other is coercion.

The two worked together seamlessly, their roles of good cop and bad cop perfectly executed.

If it were an ordinary feudal lord, faced with such "wealth and honor" coupled with the "power of the king," he would probably have already bowed and scraped, expressing his gratitude and sending his daughter away.

But they miscalculated one thing.

Standing before them was Su Hu.

It was that upright and incorruptible Su Hu!

"Presumptuous!"

Su Hu slammed his hand on the table and stood up abruptly.

This roar, like a thunderclap from a clear sky, made Fei Zhong and You Hun's ears ring.

Su Hu pointed at the two men and began to curse them.

"You two treacherous villains!"

"I originally thought you were just greedy for money and power, but I never expected you would even try to interfere in my household!"

"And she must also seduce the king, committing such licentious acts!"

Su Hu was so angry that his hair and beard stood on end, and his face turned completely red.

"I, Su Hu, am a loyal minister of the Great Shang Dynasty, and my family has guarded Ji Province for generations. How could I send my own daughter into the deep palace to serve men with her beauty for the sake of so-called wealth and glory?"

"This is not only an insult to me Su Hu, but also an insult to the King!"

"Your the King is the Co-lord all under Heaven; you should diligently cultivate virtuous governance and love your people as your own children."

"Now that the Four Seas is in turmoil, instead of advising His the King to diligently attend to state affairs, you are encouraging the King to indulge in women and neglect state matters!"

"You are putting the King in an unjust position!"

"He's a traitorous villain!"

Su Hu became increasingly agitated as he cursed, his spittle almost landing on You Hun's face.

"Even if I, Su Hu, die, I would never do such a despicable thing as selling my daughter for personal gain!"

You should give up on that idea as soon as possible!

"Roll!"

"Get out of here, all of you!"

Fei Zhong and You Hun were thoroughly scolded, their faces turning pale and then red.

They're used to throwing their weight around; they're always being fawned over wherever they go.

When have I ever suffered such a humiliating disgrace?

Moreover, he was called a "traitorous scoundrel" right in front of his subordinates.

The smile in Fei Zhong's eyes vanished completely, replaced by a cold, resentful glint.

He slowly stood up, wiped the spittle off his face with a handkerchief, and looked coldly at Su Hu.

"Well done, what a loyal minister Su Hu."

"Since Marquis Su is so 'aloof' and looks down on this wealth."

"Then we won't force you."

"I only hope that Marquis Su will not regret his decision today in the future."

You Hun also had a sinister look on his face, and he said in a sinister tone.

"Su Hu, don't push your luck."

"The waters of Chaoge City run very deep."

"Some things, some words, aren't just about how loudly you shout to be right."

"Since you don't know what's good for you, then we'll see!"

Having said that, the two men flicked their sleeves and stormed off from the inn.

Inside the hall, Su Hu was still furious, his chest heaving violently.

But after the two figures disappeared from sight, a deep worry flashed in his eyes.

He knew that he had completely offended these two despicable people this time.

These two are vindictive and will surely slander him before the King.

At that time...

Su Hu sighed deeply.

"Daji..."

"Even if it costs me my life, I will never let you fall into a pit of fire!"

On the carriage.

You Hun was so angry that he kicked the carriage hard.

"That Su Hu! What an ungrateful old scoundrel!"

"How dare they insult us like that!"

Fei Zhong's face was so gloomy it could drip water.

"Hmph, let him curse."

The more fiercely you curse now, the more miserable you'll be in the future.

He turned to look at You Hun, his voice like the spitting of a venomous snake.

"This matter cannot be rushed. There are still a few days until the audience. Let's find some feudal lords to act as intermediaries and have a proper talk with him."

"If he still refuses to be 'dignified' after all this, then we'll help him be 'dignified'."

"I'd like to see if Su Hu's stubbornness will still hold him up when the King's decree is issued!"

"Let's go find some people to persuade them."