Han Zong's Shocking Accusation

Watching Sun Quan's jade-green eyes flare with fury, Zhang Zhao hurried forward and lowered his voice to scold, "Yuanhe, what madness has come over you? How dare you act so insolently before the lord? Answer properly, or who will be able to protect you?"

Han Zong lacked political experience. Sun Quan's sudden interrogation had rattled him, so he had impulsively chosen to "hit back." Now, he was filled with regret. Seeing Zhang Zhao step in to smooth things over, he quickly seized the chance to back down, clasping his hands in a bow as his tone softened considerably.

"Please forgive me, my lord. I was agitated because my father died unjustly. I wasn't trying to offend you just now. My lord is broad-minded; please don't hold it against a subordinate like me." Han Zong lowered his head and avoided Sun Quan's gaze.

Han Zong was impulsive and combative. Sun Quan knew what he was like, so he had tried to rattle him with a show of authority. Unfortunately, Han Zong hadn't played along with the script. His move had nearly put Sun Quan on the spot—a case of wild punches knocking out the old master.

"Gu Li investigated Old General Han's death long ago. Besides, Ziming is already dead, so why are you still clinging to this, Yuanhe? And the assassination of Zhonghan was a grave matter. If I can't discover the reason and catch the culprit, the civil and military officials in Jianye will be left in a state of panic. Tell me everything you know, and I'll see whether there's still room to resolve this."

Remembering how Han Dang had served the Sun Family tirelessly, Sun Quan still wanted to protect Han's descendants. But he also had to give Lu Meng's family a satisfactory explanation. How things would