Chapter 42 Then You Swear First

Jinghan even had another guess.

[Isn't this Cai Shaotan a Phoenix Man?!]

Another new word.

What is a Phoenix Man?!

[Host, congratulations, you got the answer right, but there is no prize! ]

"Then I understand perfectly. It's nothing more than a poor, humble man who one day gets noticed by a woman from a wealthy family. If he hadn't wanted to, she wouldn't necessarily have forced him to marry her. But he's attracted to her family and feels she looks down on him! After the marriage, he plots to kill her entire family, then praises his so-called true love to the skies. Then, he inherits everything she has, transforming himself into a superior person. I understand this pattern perfectly!"

Although Jing Chengji and others understood what the Phoenix Man meant, they still felt very confused.

If what Jinghan described is true, then wouldn't all the men in her harem want to kill her?

Because no one can be higher than her imperial status!

The civil and military officials in the court also don't understand. For a man, if you finally get the opportunity and are favored by a girl with good conditions, isn't this his luck?

Besides, the girls all like him, so how could they look down on him?!

If you look down on me, there's no way you'd get engaged to him, okay?!

Cai Shaotan was already sweating profusely at this moment. Jing Han had almost guessed everything about his first half of life.

But how could this happen? No one would have thought of this!

Perhaps the ministers of Jing State who have not read the novel would not have thought that, after all, this world is still a world where women are respected.

But Jing Han, who has seen the ruthlessness of the Phoenix Men in real life and the fantasies of the poor losers in novels, understands it very well.

In order to avoid arousing anyone's suspicion, Cai Shaotan did all the harmful things himself, and even his personal servant was unaware of it.

Bingo, correct answer. This is what happened! Although Cai Shaotan's wife isn't here, Cai Shaotan doesn't trust anyone else. He personally killed everyone, so even if the person involved isn't present, I can deduce everything!

The string in Cai Shaotan's heart was still broken.

No, this monster can't tell it, if he does, he'll be finished.

He has gone through untold hardships to reach his current position, and he will not allow anyone to destroy it.

So Cai Shaotan burst into tears.

"Your Majesty, even if I have no merits, I have at least made great contributions to the Kingdom of Jing. Please save my son. He must have been harmed by that bastard Tang Peng!"

Jing Chengji was extremely displeased. This man had never looked so absurd before. He looked like an honest man.

But now, he is still acting!

[Perform, keep performing! Even actors can't perform as well as you! You shouldn't be an official. You should be acting. I'm sure you can sell out every show!]

Cai Shaotan was extremely humiliated. He actually compared a lowly actor with a dignified official of Jing State. It was really too much.

But he had long been accustomed to pretending. No matter how much hatred he felt in his heart, he could still act as if he was in love.

Otherwise, how could that woman and her whole family trust him? Before the woman died, he told her the truth. She looked incredulous at that time. Thinking of it now, Cai Shaotan felt a surge of anger in his heart.

He watched the woman die of suffocation.

Thinking of this, Cai Shaotan suddenly no longer felt angry. As long as they could get through this disaster, the future of his Cai family would be bright.

How come this damn monster and that damn princess didn't die on the way back to Jingdu? Otherwise, Cai Shaotan wouldn't be in the predicament he is in today.

Cai Shaotan was like a schizophrenic, feeling happy at one moment and angry at the next.

But his face was still full of sorrow.

Tang Peng widened his eyes, as if he was meeting this relative for the first time.

She said hurriedly.

"Your Majesty, I have absolutely not killed my husband. He and I treat each other with respect. Although we don't have much romantic affection, I have always treated him with the utmost respect. Moreover, I have given birth to a child with him. Why would I want to harm the child's father? Aren't I afraid that one day my own child will resent me if my actions are exposed?"

Tang Peng was clearly making a well-reasoned rebuttal.

But to Cai Shaotan, it was clear that Tang Peng was hinting at something.

So, Cai Shaotan's defense was broken.

"That's nonsense. So, you mean I killed my own son? Even a tiger won't eat its own cubs, so as a father, I wouldn't do that either."

It is not known whether Tang Peng did it intentionally or unintentionally.

"Master Cai, I didn't say you killed your own child. Why do you feel like you're taking it personally?"

"Puff~"

“Hehehe~”

"Hahaha......"

Jing Han couldn't help laughing out loud, and all the civil and military officials in the court had been holding back their laughter for a long time, so they joined in laughing.

Cai Shaotan was so angry that he was shaking. He clenched his fists, his eyes were red, and a trace of hatred flashed in the depths of his eyes.

But soon, he pretended to be a father who loved his son and smiled miserably.

"Lord Tang is relying on the fact that you killed my son to pin the blame on me. Well, I don't want to argue with you. If Your Majesty condemns me, it would be nice if I could leave with my son. I miss him so much."

Immediately afterwards, Cai Shaotan roared towards the sky again.

"Son, wait for daddy, I'll be here to accompany you soon!"

After this performance, Cai Shaotan's back collapsed and his whole body exuded a sad and pitiful aura.

If it weren't for Jinghan and the system, who wouldn't think Cai Shaotan was extremely wronged?

Tang Peng was almost vomiting blood because of Cai Shaotan.

"You are confusing right and wrong. You are confusing right and wrong. I have never harmed Cai Wang. I swear to heaven that if I did, I will be struck by five thunderbolts and die a miserable death! What about you, Cai Shaotan? Do you dare to swear?"

In the past, it was only Tang Peng who made them angry and their faces turned red.

Today, Cai Shaotan made Tang Peng so angry that he almost jumped up and down.

This scene is really rare to see.

But most of the civil and military officials in the court stood on Tang Peng's side. In addition, based on what the system and Jing Han said, they trusted Tang Peng more.

Cai Shaotan did not refute, but just muttered to himself.

"No matter what I say, it's useless. You already believe deep down that I killed your son. No matter what I say, you'll think I'm just quibbling. Is there any need for me to explain myself?"

Tang Peng covered his chest with his hands, his eyes full of anger.

【Then you swear first! 】