latelenovela Chapter 89 Zhao Gao's Death
Chapter 89 Zhao Gao's Death
The King of Qin silently watched the performance of the two men below. However, what displeased him was that Zhao Gao was utterly helpless against Xu Fu, which truly puzzled him. Zhao Gao had served him for seven years, so why was he so completely suppressed and powerless against Xu Fu, a sorcerer?
After watching the spectacle for a while, the King of Qin gradually grew bored. He looked up and saw the once clear sky turning gloomy, with thunder rumbling as if it would tear the heavens and earth apart. Looking at Zhao Gao kneeling on the ground, trembling, and then at Xu Fu, who, though disheveled, still exuded an air of otherworldly grace, the King of Qin sneered, "Alright, you two are in cahoots, you're two scoundrels."
Immediately, the King of Qin ordered Meng Yi: "Zhao Gao shall be torn apart by chariots, and the entire Zhao family shall be beheaded. Xu Fu shall be castrated, poisoned to make him mute, and have one of his legs broken, and then handed over to Jiayang for disposal."
Upon hearing the King of Qin's order, Zhao Gao felt as if he had fallen into an ice cellar, his heart filled with despair. He collapsed to the ground like a lump of mud, his eyes becoming dull and lifeless.
When Xu Fu heard that the King of Qin had not killed him, he was initially overjoyed. However, when he heard that he was to be poisoned to make him mute and have one of his legs broken, he could no longer remain calm. He immediately knelt down, his body trembling like a leaf.
Although Meng Yi was somewhat surprised by the King of Qin's order, it was only for a moment, and he quickly obeyed and left. As several guards rushed in like wolves, dragging Zhao Gao and Xu Fu away, the King of Qin's mood became exceptionally pleasant. He had successfully handled two crises and witnessed a wonderful spectacle; how could he not be in a good mood?
Ying Wuyou finally had some free time today. She sat quietly on the swing, feeling the cool breeze caress her face like a light veil. Suddenly, a clap of thunder startled her, making her pale. She hurriedly looked into the distance and saw a layer of inky black clouds slowly drifting in, as if the messengers of darkness had descended upon the world. Ying Wuyou knew this was a sign of rain, so she went into the pavilion and sat down in the courtyard, waiting quietly for the spring rain to cleanse her.
However, before the spring rain arrived, Ying Wuyou was greeted by Meng Yi bringing a mangled, bloodied figure. Ying Wuyou was utterly astonished; her eyes widened as she asked, "Young General Meng, who is this person?"
Meng Yi bowed respectfully and said in a booming voice, "Your Highness, this man is Xu Fu, a sorcerer. His Majesty has instructed me to hand him over to you."
Upon hearing Xu Fu's name, Ying Wuyou's eyes instantly brightened like stars. With a smile on her lips, she said to Meng Yi, "Thank you, General Meng."
After speaking, Ying Wuyou's gaze lingered on Xu Fu. Seeing Xu Fu's weak and feeble appearance, Ying Wuyou asked, "What happened to Xu Fu? Wasn't he refining elixirs for Father? How did he get injured like this?"
Meng Yi said, "Xu Fu and Zhao Gao poisoned the king. The king ordered Zhao Gao to be torn apart by chariots, and Xu Fu was also punished, but the king spared his life."
Ying Wuyou hurriedly asked, "Is Father alright?"
Meng Yi said, "Princess, don't worry, the King is fine. It's the pill that's the problem; the King didn't take it."
Ying Wuyou breathed a sigh of relief and said, "That's good. Thank you for your hard work, General Meng."
Meng Yi said sincerely, "It's all what I should do." After saying that, Meng Yi looked suspicious and asked, "Is this person useful to the princess?"
Following Meng Yi's gaze, Ying Wuyou looked at Xu Fu, who was covered in blood. Ying Wuyou nodded slightly and said, "Yes, this man is of great use. Thank you, General Meng."
Meng Yi nodded and said, "Your Highness is too kind. I shall take my leave now."
Ying Wuyou smiled and said, "General Meng, please go ahead." Meng Yi turned and left. Ying Wuyou quickly called over a few guards and instructed them to take Xu Fu to the manor to find a doctor to examine him and make sure his life was safe.
After dealing with Xu Fu's matter, the rain outside began to pour down. Watching the rain intensify, Ying Wuyou asked the system in her mind: "System, how did Father know Xu Fu was useful to me?"
Upon hearing Ying Wuyou's words, the system instantly felt a sense of impending doom. It stammered, "[You... might have said that the King of Qin overheard you.]"
Ying Wuyou asked in confusion, "Did I say that? How could I have no recollection of it? Also, as a system, why are you stuttering?"
The system forced a calm demeanor and said, "Of course you said it, but you forgot. I only just remembered it myself, which is why I'm stammering and not quite sure. I'll be sure once I remember it completely."
Ying Wuyou said, "Well, it seems my memory is really bad. Why do I keep forgetting things?"
Seeing that Ying Wuyou was no longer dwelling on the issue, the system breathed a long sigh of relief. Was letting the King of Qin hear his thoughts right or wrong? The system had no way of knowing, but since things had come to this point, it could only do its best to keep its host calm.
After leaving Zhangtai Palace, Zhao Gao was taken directly to the execution ground, his face filled with despair and fear. He knew that his crimes had been exposed and he could no longer escape punishment.
Because of the rain, there were no spectators at the execution ground, only torrential rain, and Zhao Gao's limbs and head were bound with ropes.
At the executioner's command, the five carriages began to move slowly forward. Zhao Gao's body was stretched longer and longer, and he let out a piercing scream. His eyes were filled with regret and resentment; he regretted his past actions, regretted not cherishing power, and regretted having too much ambition.
In his final moments, Zhao Gao slowly closed his eyes, his entire life flashing through his mind. He was originally an ordinary person, but through his extraordinary wisdom and cunning, he climbed step by step to the side of the King of Qin, becoming the king's most trusted confidant.
There was a time when he could use the power of the King of Qin to bully others, disregarding even the Meng brothers and setting numerous traps for them. All of this stemmed from his desire to marry his niece to Meng Yi, which was resolutely rejected by the Meng family.
Recalling that moment, Zhao Gao felt an overwhelming surge of hatred. He firmly believed that the Meng family's refusal was entirely due to their contempt for him. For Zhao Gao, being looked down upon was an intolerable humiliation, and he vowed to make the Meng family pay the price.
From then on, whenever he had the chance, he would speak ill of the Meng family to the King of Qin, attempting to undermine the king's trust in them. However, these petty tricks had no significant effect, and the Meng family remained steadfast. But Zhao Gao firmly believed that as long as he persisted, one day the King of Qin would grow weary of the Meng family.
But now, as he lay dying, the Meng family remained unscathed, filling him with unbearable resentment. He stared wide-eyed, as if trying to pierce the darkness and see the distant Meng family. He clenched his teeth, and with all his might, let out a low, furious roar: "I am not reconciled!"
As Zhao Gao's furious words fell, the carriage accelerated, and Zhao Gao's body was finally torn into five pieces. His screams ceased abruptly, and his life ended just like that. His corpse was thrown onto the execution ground, left to be devoured by wild dogs. His name became a disgrace in history, forever etched in people's memories.