With an icy tone, she turned to Jadiel and instructed, “From now on, do not bring this matter up again. Tell Wu Shuhang to act swiftly! Additionally, find out if anyone else knows about this, aside from him. If the lieutenant general is already aware, then he must have his left hand severed and be ordered to take poison to end his life. Following his death, he will be posthumously honored as a General of the Cavalry, and his family will receive the same privileges as the General of the Cavalry.”


    Jadiel cautiously inquired, “Lord Ying, what will happen to Wu Shuhang?”


    Sara replied, “With both hands gone, he can no longer serve as the Grand Commander of the Right Army Governor’s Office. Allowing a man without hands to hold such a position would invite criticism from the Wu family. Command him to surrender his token and military authority and retire from the Right Army Governor’s Office. Does he have a younger brother?”


    Jadiel nodded, “Yes, he has a younger brother named Wu Shuhan, who oversees internal affairs for the Right Army Commandery.”


    Sara acknowledged this, saying, “Have Wu Shuhan temporarily take on the role of Grand Commander and observe how he performs. He should also provide Wu Shuhang with additional care and support, ensuring that he and his family are well taken care of.”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    At this moment, Sara let out a cold snort and added, “Such a waste should be executed as a lesson to others. However, with Wu Shutong’s earlier disappearance, many might suspect my hand in his execution. Allowing Wu Shuhang to retire instead can serve as a reassurance. Otherwise, if two Grand Commanders vanish in session, the position of Grand Commander will be highly undesirable.”


    Jadiel breathed a sigh of relief, quickly expressing, “Thank you, Lord, for your mercy.”


    Unlike Sara, Jadiel held the Wu family’s blood ties in high regard. Serving Sara without heirs made him feel an added responsibility towards the Wu family’s descendants. He regretted Wu Shutong’s execution and felt that if Wu Shuhang were abandoned after losing his hands, his life would be filled with despair. With adequate care, at least he could maintain a decent standard of living.


    Turning to Jadiel, Sara remarked, “Jadiel, your strong feelings for the Wu family are admirable. However, you must recognize that their size has expanded significantly under my guidance over the past few centuries. The more individuals there are, the more challenging it bes to manage them. There will always be those who overstep their bounds simply because of their surname. I predict that any future troubles within the Poqing Society will stem from the Wu family. Sometimes, you must be harsh when necessary. If you have just one nephew, you may treat him as your son, but if you have hundreds or thousands, it bes difficult to remember them all. Losing a few among that many is not a grave concern.”


    Though Jadiel didn’t fully agree with Sara’s perspective, he replied respectfully, “I understand.”<fn98be> The rightful source is find?novel</fn98be>


    Sighing, Sara continued earnestly, “Time is bing increasingly critical, and tensions are rising. If I cannot secure the Baizhuan Qianhui Pill soon, I will soon face the realities of middle age, if not old age. One day, I might find myself like my master, willing to sacrifice everything and everyone around me for the chance to break through and achieve immortality. At that point, I will entrust the Poqing Society and the Wu family to you. Therge number of Wu family members is like a swarm of birds in a cage; once that cage breaks, each will try to fly away in a different direction. To manage them effectively, you must possess a firm grip. Losing a few will not jeopardize the Wu bloodline’s continuation, but it can serve as a warning to ensure the rest remain in line. Otherwise, the Poqing Society and the Wu family may face disaster, leading to their eventual downfall at the hands of enemies.”


    Jadiel quickly responded with respect, “My Lord, I have faith that you will uncover the recipe for the Baizhuan Qianhui Pill, just as Patriarch Meng did, extending your life by another 500 years. I have no desire to lead the Poqing Society; I simply wish to remain loyal to you until myst breath!”