Jin Wang Dotes on His Concubine

Chapter128，Part2: Jin Wang Dotes on His Concubine Ch 128 Pt. 2

Translated by gingercat

Edited by gingercat

Before making this trip, Jin Wang already gave orders to bring everyone that should be brought with them. Upon hearing this, those who followed him were all taken aback and couldn’t help but turn to look at Zhou Wu.

Zhou Wu scolded: “Since Master Zhao has given the order, why haven’t you all’s done anything?”

These people hurriedly rushed out.

Not long after, a group of craftsmen entered like a pack of hungry wolves rushing towards a flock of sheep. Instead of dispersing, they all went to the front yard to begin there. Even when standing in the hall, Jin Wang and the others could see the several craftsmen teaming up to set up several wooden ladders. One of the craftsmen, holding a wooden bucket in his hand, climbed up until he reached the roof.

The person below handed him a special wooden brush, which was about two meters long and looked like an oversized paintbrush. The man on the roof dipped the wooden brush into the bucket until the hairs of the brush were coated with enough red paint. Then he started to use the brush to write on the tiles of the roof.

This person seemed to be well-practiced. In the blink of an eye, a giant blood-red ‘demolish’ appeared before everyone’s eyes.

De Shun’s eyes were opened wide in shock. He pointed at the word and stuttered, “This-this…”

Jin Wang glanced at him. “No need to panic, it will be removed sooner or later. Once the tiles are changed, the words will naturally disappear.”

According to Jin Wang’s orders, the people of the Ministry of Works painted the word ‘demolish’ on everything that needed to be removed. Like toads sticking to a wall, it was quite the sight to behold.

Hui Wang Manor’s people wanted to yell at them to stop, but none of them dared to speak up. If they did, it would’ve been equivalent to going against His Majesty. None of them were fools nor were they interested in seeking death.

After finishing everything, Jin Wang didn’t stay long. He informed De Shun that he’d be back three days later and reminded him to discuss this matter with Hui Wang before leaving with his people.

Once Jin Wang left, Hui Wang, who had been hiding away in a room, rushed out.

His plump body bounced up and down like a ball as he stormed out. His fat face turned into the colour of pig liver, faintly purplish. It was obvious that he was angered to the extreme.

“What a good old fifth! Now that my crown prince position has been taken away, you dare to slap my face like this! This matter isn’t over!”

The entire group of servants kept their heads lowered as they listened to Hui Wang yell.

Zhao Zuo hurried back as soon as he received the news. Before he even entered the front gate of the manor, he saw a giant, blood-red ‘demolish’ written on the arch over the gateway.

As he entered the manor, he saw many ‘demolish’ written everywhere. The scene was extremely jarring to the eyes. As he neared the hall his father was at, he began to hear Hui Wang’s scolding, not unlike that of a market shrew.

His fingers inside his sleeve shook. He entered the hall with giant steps. As he signalled to the servants to withdraw, he yelled, “Father, what on earth are you doing!”

“What do you mean? Have you not seen…”

Noticing that the irrelevant people have all retreated, Zhao Zuo could barely restrain himself. With an ugly look on his face, he said, “Are you not aware that others are looking at you like a joke?!”

Hui Wang was already furious because of Jin Wang. When he heard this, his gaze became even more venomous. While staring at Zhao Zuo, the corner of his mouth lifted into a sneer. “You even dare to disdain your father? Lao Tzu was the one who sired you, without me, do you think you would even exist?! Did the title of crown prince heir cause you to forget yourself that you even dare to push the blame on Lao Tzu? Now that Lao Tzu’s crown prince position is lost, your status as the crown prince heir also can’t be kept!”

The sharp words of Hui Wang were like a poisonous arrow piercing into Zhao Zuo’s heart.

He hated Hui Wang. From the day he was born as the son of the crown prince, it was destined that he’d be tied up with this man in front of him. He loathed the troubles that this man brought him, but he still had to rely on this man’s status and position. Who told him to be his son?

Sometimes, Zhao Zuo even hated himself. Why did he have to be the son of this man?

But not that the crown prince was abolished and his position as the crown prince heir was taken away, everything went up in smoke. This was a demon he had to face for the rest of his life until the day of his death.

“Are you aware that making this matter bigger would only bring embarrassment onto ourselves? Not only would we not gain anything, but we would even incite others’ criticism. We’re already like this, do we still need to care about others mocking us in the dark? As long as Grandfather Emperor is still on our side, there’s no need to care about the thoughts of others at all! This was such a great opportunity, what a shame it had to be ruined by you!”

This opportunity was something Zhao Zuo had planned and prepared for a long time in an attempt to gain back some power.

Although he was aware that Hui Wang Manor had a lot of structures that would be considered an overstep of their present status, he still had the servants treat the people dispatched by the Ministry of Works perfunctorily. Ever since Jin Wang entered the Ministry of Works, he kept this chess piece. What he didn’t expect at all was that Jin Wang would use such a method. Without even giving him a chance to make a move, he used such an unexpected method to end everything.

From the beginning to the end, Zhao Zuo had no intentions to defy orders. Knowing the thoughts in Hui Wang’s heart and counting on the ignorance of the servants, he set up this show. Once Jin Wang arrives at the door, the servants would treat him well, but delay him from doing anything as much as possible. After making a few more visits, when Jin Wang could no longer restrain himself from saying or doing something rude, Zhao Zuo would put on a look of being bullied and finally let the people from the Ministry of Works tear down what needs to be taken down.

Outsiders, including Emperor Hongjing and Empress Wei, would definitely feel that it was Jin Wang who was aggressive and Hui Wang who was wronged.

It was human nature to sympathize with the weak.

Take the granddaughter of Elder Wang as an example. Although his Grandfather Emperor no longer had any thoughts about matching him with her, he felt bad for him and wished to make up for it. Then there’s the matter of entering the Ministry of Personnel…

He was no longer the crown prince heir who could have whatever he wanted immediately. Whatever he wishes to have, he must earn it himself, whether that be dignity, power or influence. And if dignity and power were to clash, he wouldn’t hesitate to abandon dignity. After experiencing the ups and downs over this period of time, Zhao Zuo learned that face was the most worthless of them all.

But nothing was going well. Not only did he lose face, but he didn’t even have a chance to make a move. This was all because the other party had left no loopholes in following the rules!

Indeed, Jin Wang’s move gave others the feeling that he was acting according to the rules.

When others learn about this matter, they would only say that Jin Wang was dull-witted and a greenhorn. What kind of person would handle things the way he did? Yet he acted as if it was standard protocol for matters like this. Most people were aware that when those from the Ministry of Works handled issues, they would leave some face for the other party instead of forcing them until they had no way out.

After all, as a human being, it was better to leave face for others so the next encounter wouldn’t be so unpleasant.

Hui Wang had been swearing nonstop, wanting to vent the stuffiness accumulated in his chest. After hearing Zhao Zuo’s words, he stopped abruptly.

What his son had said indeed woke him up, but it was impossible for him to admit he was wrong.

“You think you’d be successful on your own? Lao Tzu will make a trip to the palace right now!”

Zhao Zuo coldly looked at Hui Wang’s disappearing back. Tsk, why can’t this man do anything right?! Fine, if he wants to lose his face, so be it.

The more Hui Wang Manor was embarrassed, the more his Grandfather Emperor would pity him.

He was supposed to be flawless, noble, dignified, lofty, and praised by the world. What a pity that everything was ruined by his good-for-nothing father and mother.

Human nature was quite strange. As soon as one believed that the threat was not a threat anymore, their compassion and pity would take over. But this was also good. This was something he could take advantage of.