Kapitel 1285: Back to Shaoding Village

He was cunning, but he possessed a clear sense of purpose.

The Zhao Family stood no chance against Zhao Shu; Zhao Ye didn't even dare contemplate seeking vengeance.

Should his mother truly have committed such an act, Zhao Shu's forgiveness seemed an unlikely outcome.

Could the Zhao Family compel Zhao Shu to address the matter?

Later, Zhao Ye privately inquired of Ms. Qin, but she staunchly refused to confess. Her denials only fueled Zhao Ye's growing apprehension.

Zhao Ye had always been self-centered, consumed by the fear that Zhao Shu would retaliate. In his paranoia, he pilfered the few valuable items left by Zhao Mu, absconded with over 2,000 liang from the household, and vanished with his wife and children.

Zhao Mu's fury resulted in illness, further enfeebling him.