Father and Son Exchange a Knowing Smile, the Carriage's Words Pierce Fusu's Heart

Inside the rear hall, Fusu kept his head bowed, his thoughts racing.

He absolutely could not let what he had just said reach the ears of this Blood Butcher.

This fellow clearly wasn't a good person; he must not go mad and do something to him.

Ying Zheng saw him cowering and couldn't help but chuckle inwardly, as if he had finally found someone who could keep Fusu in check.

"It is fine if you set aside your studies for now!"

"As it happens, the Da Liangzao is here. Why don't you share your views with him? Perhaps you might change his approach to warfare."

"Besides, you have always insisted on righteous warfare; now is the perfect opportunity to put it into practice. How could you let it pass?"

Fusu was terrified, stealing a glance at Zhao Cheng.

He discovered that Zhao Cheng was also looking at him with a beaming smile, appearing quite interested.

He hurriedly retracted his gaze in alarm.

"This subject... this subject's arguments might..."

Zhao Cheng asked with a smile, "Young Master Fusu, if you have any advice, please feel free to speak."

After a moment's thought, he added, "I do not eat people. Well... at least I do not eat children."

Cold sweat broke out on Fusu.

At least he doesn't eat children?

Does that mean he eats adults?

He shuddered, yet having already spoken so grandly, if he were to shrink back now, he would inevitably lose face before his royal father.

Thus, he gritted his teeth, avoided looking at Zhao Cheng, and simply said, "I have heard that the Da Liangzao bears the title of Blood Butcher Yama. Seeing you now, it is truly no exaggeration!"

Damn it, he had intended to sound fierce and project some authority, so why did it come