But Su Hu had long since made up his mind. He pulled his beloved daughter to her feet, his eyes filled with both tenderness and fury.
"My child, King Zhou is nothing but a foolish, tyrannical ruler manipulated by villains. His harem is filled with countless beauties—how could he possibly treat you sincerely?
He was clearly goaded on by Fei Zhong and deliberately humiliating the Su Family! I will never push you into a pit of fire!"
Hearing this, the entire household spoke up in agreement, all firmly supporting Su Hu's rebellion against the Shang Dynasty.
Especially his eldest son, Su Quanzhong. Young and hot-blooded, he shouted indignantly:
"Father is right!
All the lords across the realm can see it clearly. Ji Chang, Marquis of the West of Xiqi, is generous and benevolent, kind to the people, and revered by all.
Look at King Zhou of Zhaoge instead. He indulges in wine and women, murders loyal ministers, and harms the worthy. A man like him does not deserve to sit upon the throne of the Human Emperor at all!
Jizhou has elite soldiers and ample provisions. Why should we submit to such a foolish ruler?"
His words only strengthened the resolve of everyone in the Su Family, and they swore to contend with Great Shang to the bitter end.
News of Su Hu's rebellion against the Shang Dynasty exploded through Zhaoge like a thunderclap, shaking the entire Great Shang court.
In the Jinluan Hall, King Zhou's expression changed drastically upon hearing the report. He slammed his palm onto the imperial desk. With a deafening bang, the desk shattered, and tea splashed across the floor.
He abruptly rose to his feet, his eyes bloodshot as he roared:
"Su Hu! How dare you, whelp!"
The hall fell so silent that a needle