With deep emotion, he eximed, “Oh, my dear brother, do you realize how long I have anticipated this day? You’ve held the governor’s position for over 20 years. If you can obtain the elixir granted by the British lord and pledge your loyalty during this time, you could potentially wield great power in your lifetime. Who could resist such a tempting offer? Besides, I am your chosen sessor, and since I am not the governor, it’s merely a matter of your removal for me to take charge!”


    Wu Shutong felt a wave of resentment wash over him. He could hardly believe that the younger brother he had nurtured since childhood would betray him at such a crucial moment.


    As he contemted fighting back or fleeing, he realized he was paralyzed, unable to move. Slumped in his seat, hecked the strength to even raise his arms. At that moment, escaping seemed impossible; even opening the car door felt beyond his capabilities.


    Tears welled in his eyes as he addressed Wu Shuhang, saying, “Shuhang, if I meet my end, the British Lord will surely rece me with someone else. One day, you might find yourself facing the same fate as mine. Let my demise serve as a warning for you!”


    “No,” Wu Shuhang replied, shaking his head. “I am different from you; I will never betray the British Lord or his wishes!”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Continuing, Wu Shuhang stated, “If I perform well, I will ept the Lord’s rewards; if I fail, I will ept the consequences. But I will never lie to the Lord just to escape punishment!”


    With a hint of sarcasm, Wu Shuhang looked at Wu Shutong and remarked, “Brother, your mistake lies in yourck of insight. You’ve been the governor for so long that you think you can hide your schemes from the Lord. In reality, he is aware of everything you do. Even if I were to remain silent, there are others—substitutes No. 2 and No. 3—who would inform him. If I don’t take you out, they will find an opportunity to eliminate both of us!”


    Wu Shutong was taken aback, then managed a bitter smile as he nodded. “Very well, you are indeed more cunning, decisive, and ruthless than I am. I must admit, if I were in your position and you betrayed the British Lord, I would strategize to protect you. Therefore, I ept my fate today at your hands! I don’t expect you to spare me, but please take good care of my sister-inw and my children!”


    Wu Shuhang chuckled softly, “Brother, why not ask for something else…”


    Wu Shutong’s expression froze as he eximed, “Wu Shuhang, what do you mean? Are you really considering leaving my wife and children to their fate?!”<fn2a79> This content belongs to find(?)ovel</fn2a79>


    Wu Shuhang shrugged helplessly, exining, “Brother, even if I wanted to save your family, the British Lord wouldn’t allow it. You know his methods—he leaves no loose ends. After I end your life, no matter how I try to exin things to your wife and children, they will suspect me and the Lord if they never see you again. That would create a significant risk for anyone opposed to the Qing Dynasty…”


    He paused for a moment, looking at Wu Shutong with a smile. “Brother, the British Lord’s directive is clear: cut the grass to eliminate the roots!”


    At this revtion, Wu Shutong felt utterly defeated!