The room reeked of blood.

Xia Chao observed coldly for a while, then said calmly, "I remember back in the military camp, you said that a good man would never hit a woman."

"I didn't hit the woman." Xie Zhan blinked earnestly, looking somewhat innocent. "I only killed her."

Fighting and killing are ultimately different.

Xia Chao was silent for a moment, then said, "The wounds on the Emperor and Consort Xiao are so clean and neat. How can you convince others that Consort Xiao, who doesn't know martial arts, was responsible?"

"There's no need to make others believe it. After all, it's just an excuse that sounds better to others." Xie Zhan then said sincerely, "Father-in-law, I'm doing this so that you can rightfully sit on the emperor's throne."

"Xie Zhan, do you think I'd believe you're trying to curry favor with me?" Xia Chao saw right through him. "You just want Feng Guang to know that you didn't kill him."

Since there was no corpse to be seen anyway, she naturally listened to whatever others said.

Well, in Feng Guang's heart, Xie Zhan has always been a wonderful figure, and Xie Zhan also likes it. Feng Guang stares at him with eyes full of pure joy. To put Xie Zhan's words in a more understandable way, he likes it when Feng Guang stares at him with eyes that say, "How can my idol be so perfect?" It makes him feel very accomplished.

Perhaps it could be said that his vanity as a man would be overwhelmed by her at this moment.

Ultimately, even though Xie Zhan often thinks differently from ordinary people, he is still a man.

Now, he himself can't wait to see his little girl.

Xie Zhan looked at Xia Chao and said directly, "Perhaps we should try to discuss the issue of ownership of the scenic area."

"She is my daughter!" Xia Chao was angered by Xie Zhan's nonchalant tone. Xie Zhan's attitude made it seem as if he was just saying it to Xia Chao for the sake of it. As for who should take the credit, Xie Zhan's answer was of course affirmative.

Xie Zhan looked at the earring in his hand, raised his eyes and smiled, "Father-in-law, how about we make a deal?"

Without him saying it, Xia Chao already understood his meaning. Xie Zhan kept calling him father-in-law, but now he wanted to use Feng Guang's mother... If it were according to Xie Zhan's way of addressing her, he would also have to call Wang Ci mother-in-law. Using his mother-in-law to exchange for his daughter, this is probably the first time in history!

Xia Chao said coldly, "Since you call me father-in-law..."

"It's only because you contributed half of the way to Fengguang's birth that this title of 'father-in-law' is taken seriously."

Xia Chao felt a lump in his throat. After not seeing him for many years, Xie Zhan's ability to shut people up with his words seemed to have become even more formidable. His gaze was fixed on the earrings, and he said, word by word, "Give me Aci."

Xie Zhan smiled, "My mother-in-law is in Fengyi Palace. Father-in-law, go find her yourself."

"Xie Zhan..." Xia Chao said as he turned around, "If you dare to hurt Feng Guang, I will never let you off!"

Xie Zhan smiled faintly and said slowly, "If you, father-in-law, keep hanging around in front of me and Feng Guang, I will definitely not let you off the hook."

Xia Chao was so angry he was speechless. Fine, he'd better go find Aci.