Chapter 86: The Source of Terror (5)
Han, known as a grain-producing country, was the country with the most abundant grain output in the world. With an annual output of 30% of the world's grain, Han became a rare rich country. Although it could not be compared with Zhao and Zhou in terms of military, it also had the title of a strong country. Han was originally absolutely powerful, but for some reason, the king of Han, who was always known as wise, did something that others could not understand; during the civil strife in Zhao, he sent his only daughter to marry Zhao, but behind the scenes he assisted the rebel Ling Wang in his rebellion. In the end, the rebellion ended with the death of Ling Wang, and Princess Quan married the general Zhao Ziyin, which made people unable to understand. It is understood that everyone knows that the King of Han dotes on his only daughter. What the King of Han did in this matter is puzzling, and no one can figure it out . Princess Quan is loved by the State of Zhao on the surface, but in fact, everyone knows that she is left in Zhao as a hostage. In order to ensure the safety of Princess Quan, the [Han State] surrendered to the [Zhao State] and contributed a certain amount of grain to the [Zhao State] every year. Having grain is undoubtedly the best aid for the reborn [Zhao State]. But since this incident, except for the morning court and court events, the King of Han seldom appeared in public. He said that it was because he felt guilty for what he had done and the blow of losing his beloved daughter!
[Han State] [Jiaocheng] A private mansion. This mansion is far from the market, and there are very few passers-by. Even if someone passes by and notices the existence of this mansion, they will be scared away by the cold and gloomy aura it exudes...
"Humph, he was given a chance to live, but he still doesn't know what's good for him. It's fine if he dies, but it's unpleasant for me to die so suddenly."
After listening to Zuo Yu's report, Zhou Yan's face was not very good, and his tone was full of anger.
"Your Highness, don't you find it strange? First it was the bandits, then Captain Ma, they all died in extremely cruel ways."
"What's so strange about that? If it's really that guy, then this is nothing."
Zhou Yan was completely disdainful of Zuo Yu's reminder, as if the life and death of others had nothing to do with him. It could even be said that he felt pleasure in their death and the way they died.
"Are you sure it's him, sir?"
"I would rather it be someone other than him."
Zuo Yu was sure. From the aura Zhou Yan exuded, Zuo Yu could completely identify it as the result of jealousy. He knew that since Zhou Yan knew the truth , he had been dissatisfied with someone and would hold a grudge against anything. Thinking of this, Zuo Yu couldn't help but wonder if Zhou Yan's behavior was ridiculous? No, he never thought so. Even if it was a very ridiculous thing, as long as Zhou Yan wanted to do something, Zuo Yu would obey him at the risk of his life. After losing an arm, he seemed even more loyal to Zhou Yan?
"So Gao Jin, how's your investigation going?"
"There is no clue. It feels like it disappeared into thin air."
Gao Jin, who was standing by, was stunned at first when he heard Zhou Yan's question, but then he immediately calmed down and gave an answer. His answer made Zhou Yan's eyes flicker with a hint of fluctuation. Should it be said that it surprised him?
"How could a living person disappear out of thin air?"
"Yes, no matter how many people we sent out, we couldn't find her. Not only did she disappear out of thin air, but she also seemed to have never existed."
"Interesting. So where was she last seen? It would be best if we could find the last person she had contact with."
"this……"
Gao Jin felt indescribable, as if he was afraid, which aroused Zhou Yan's dissatisfaction, and his eyebrows moved slightly: "Why? Don't you know?"
"Your subordinates deserve to die!"
As soon as Zhou Yan finished speaking, Gao Jin immediately knelt down on one knee and kowtowed to Zhou Yan in response to Zhou Yan's question, which made Zhou Yan's brows twitch more obviously. Zuo Yu, who was standing on the right, remained silent, and Zhu Ji on the other side also seemed helpless.
"You mean, up to now, apart from knowing that you are missing, nothing else is known? Tell me what you have been doing for such a long time? Are you too incompetent? Or have I overestimated you all along?"
Zhou Yan's words were like a sharp blade cast at Gao Jin. When he felt that he was being stared at by those terrifying cold eyes, even Gao Jin, who never feared life or death, had his hair stand on end and a little cold sweat on his forehead.
"I have said, 'I never need useless people around me', right? Or are you deliberately showing me your incompetence?"
Zhou Yan uttered harsh and even cruel words. Despite this, Zuo Yu and Zhu Ji would not be shaken. What they are worried about now is Gao Jin. Even if they have long been accustomed to Zhou Yan's habits, when the target is themselves, not to mention Gao Jin, I am afraid that few people can accept it positively and calmly. At this moment, Gao Jin is like prey in front of a tiger, waiting to die at any time, because for Zhou Yan, and after Zhou Yan said these words, those who fail or are incompetent will only have a dead end. Gao Jin is not afraid of facing Zhou Yan's reproach for his dereliction of duty, but he is afraid of the aura that Zhou Yan conveys to him at this moment. As the saying goes, you can only feel it after you have experienced it personally. This is what Gao Jin is talking about at this moment. No matter how many times he faces it, Zhou Yan's aura always makes him afraid, especially when he faces it in person.
"Your Majesty."
Suddenly, Zuo Yu's call broke this daunting situation, and Gao Jin's heart trembled. He didn't dare to look up , and he couldn't raise his head, because he didn't know whether Zhou Yan's cold expression would be waiting for him when he raised his head.
