Imposter Young Master
Chapter 381 - 384: I Have A Question for You_1

Chapter 381: Chapter 384: I Have A Question for You_1

Blood trickled from the corner of Catherine’s mouth, but her eyes were devoid of fear as she coolly regarded Yang Gang, "Since you know that Noah and I have a strained relationship, what use am I to you?"

"What use? Heh." Zhang Yu looked at Catherine with a cold laugh, "Catherine, my sister-in-law, shall we strike a deal? I can spare your life, but you’ll have to testify for me. You’ll need to proclaim publicly that the fire outbreak at the Royal Palace of the Gothic Kingdom 20 years ago was ordered by the old king. Then claim that over the years, Noah has incessantly sent assassins after me to eliminate potential threats."

Having said his piece, a chilling light flashed across Zhang Yu’s eyes. "I want to defile their family name, then kill them all. I wish to commemorate my mother with their blood."

Catherine silently regarded Zhang Yu. "Just kill me instead. Although I don’t have feelings for Noah, I can’t act against my conscience. From his personality to his ruling style, Noah is known for his steadiness. These past few years as you have caused upheaval across the Gothic Kingdom, many officials have urged Noah to brutally suppress the unrest, but he rejected this notion, saying, ’the nation needs stability; suppression will only lead to greater chaos.’ Put nicely, he’s sympathetic; not so much, and he’s indecisive."

She paused for a moment before continuing, "Even though I’ve cuckolded him, his retaliation and vengeance extended as far as putting a temporary halt on his loan to Yang Gang. Do you think someone like him would aim to exterminate you thoroughly?"

"Hmm, it seems you really have an affair with Yang Gang. Did you know? He’s already engaged. The both of you really are a pair of dogs," Zhang Yu jeered.

Catherine shot a cold glance at Yang Gang, "I forced him to sleep with me. You can call me a slut, but don’t you dare insult Yang Gang."

"What the hell? So now the scumbag who cheated has an excuse too?" Once again, Zhang Yu thrust the torch towards Catherine’s face with an eerie smile, "Defend Yang Gang one more time, and see if I don’t burn that pretty face of yours."

Seeing the torch, a tinge of fear crept into Catherine’s face.

Zhang Yu let out a cold laugh, "Hmm.. seems like you are rather afraid of ruining your face, hmm? Lando, bring me the sulfuric acid."

"Yes, Prince."

Soon, a man covered in black, his face concealed, came over with a full jar of sulfuric acid.

"Sister Catherine, I have a hundred ways to disfigure a face, which would you prefer?" Zhang Yu scooped out a spoonful of sulfuric acid and brandished it near Catherine’s cheek, every time the spoon swayed, it seemed as if the sulfuric acid would spill onto her face.

Amid this mental torment, Catherine gradually broke down.

Just then, a voice rang unexpectedly, "Just as I thought. Zhang Yu, or should I say, Little Prince of the Gothic Kingdom, good evening."

The crowd gasped in surprise.

They had all been so focused on Zhang Yu and Catherine that no one noticed someone had silently sneaked into the deserted palace.

"Yang Gang!" As Zhang Yu snapped back to reality, his expression turned furious, "Aren’t you supposed to be in jail? How did you find this place?"

"The poker card," Yang Gang responded nonchalantly, "The King of Spades. You would always carry it whenever you’re on a mission. I never understood why until now. It’s said that Jesus had his last supper with his disciples before he was crucified. The 13th person at the supper was Jesus’ disciple, Judas. It was this Judas who, for 30 silver coins, betrayed Jesus to the Jewish authorities, leading to Jesus’ torture. There were 13 people at the last supper, and it fell on the 13th day. ’13’ brought suffering and misfortune to Jesus and since then, it’s been seen as an ill omen, symbolizing betrayal. And finding this place was straightforward. I recently ventured into the mountains and happened to pass by here. The stones here are all charred, clearly due to a fire. Given the fire at the Royal Palace of the Gothic Kingdom 20 years ago, if I were that paranoid little prince seeking revenge, this is where I would choose."

Yang Gang paused for a moment, before addressing Zhang Yu again, "Zhang Yu, you’ve been living in hatred, constantly convinced that the old king of the Gothic Kingdom betrayed you and your mother. Hence, you always carry the King of Spades with you, to remind yourself never to forget about exacting your revenge."

Zhang Yu was taken aback. "So you knew about my identity all along?"

Yang Gang shook his head, "Previously, I just thought that your eyes resembled Noah’s, but I didn’t think much of it. It was only today that I realized the full story. Zhang Yu, you’ve kept your identity hidden well. Can’t believe I didn’t realize you were the prince in the ten plus years I’ve known you."

A trace of irritation surfaced on Zhang Yu’s face, "Yang Gang, are you mocking me for lacking the temperament of a prince?"

"I didn’t say that."

"Yang Gang, though I promised Sister Miao that I wouldn’t harm you, don’t push me. If you force me into a corner, I won’t hesitate to act." Zhang Yu’s voice dropped to a menacing whisper.

Yang Gang let out a sigh, "Zhang Yu, I don’t want us to turn against each other either. But this woman, I must take her away."

"Because you’ve slept with her?" Zhang Yu sneered.

Yang Gang paused before casting a glance at Catherine, "Yes. My principle is simple, any woman who’s slept with me becomes my woman. A man who watches his woman die without lending a hand is worthless. Therefore, Zhang Yu, even if this means our brotherhood ends today, I am taking Catherine away."

Tears welled up in Catherine’s eyes as she looked at Yang Gang, a surge of complicated emotions rising within her.

No one had ever protected her so fiercely before. Suddenly, that bratty twenty-year-old boy in her mind quickly matured into a strong, towering figure.

Although Catherine knew fully well that the person Yang Gang liked wasn’t her, this was more than enough for her.

Among the masked crowd, a pair of starry eyes blinked enigmatically. It was unclear what was running through her mind.

Zhang Yu scoffed, "Yang Gang, didn’t I already warn you? Since it’s come to this, don’t blame me for being discourteous."

Just then, a masked figure with eyes as profound as the night sky stepped forward, "Both of you, stop it now!"

Yang Gang was taken aback, "Sister Miao?" he wondered internally.

Zhang Yu turned around, not daring to rebel.

"Zhang Yu, the damage your revenge campaign has done to the Gothic Kingdom over the years has been significant. It’s about time you stopped. If you continue down this path, the violent tendencies in your heart will only grow stronger, pushing you further away from the woman you love."

Another man emerged from the crowd, removing his mask. It was Xiao Haotian, a core member of one of Bounty World’s three major families - the Xiao family.

He glanced at Zhang Yu, "I think Miss Catherine was not lying. Even if the fire 20 years ago was man-made, it has nothing to do with the descendants. Hatred only blinds people. Ask yourself, have you been happy over the past few years, living with a heart full of revenge? Even if you kill Noah, will you be happy?"

Xiao Haotian’s backing is too powerful for Zhang Yu to counter.

The others were all under Zhang Yu’s command and dared not say much. However, they visibly showed signs of weariness.

In the end, with a touch of reluctance, Zhang Yu waved his hand and led the crowd in retreat.

Only Zhang Miao, Xiao Haotian, Yang Gang, and Catherine, still tied to the pillar, were left in the great hall.

Yang Gang stepped forward to untie Catherine but before he could speak, Zhang Miao suddenly said, "Gang, let Haotian accompany Catherine back, I have something to ask you."