Su Ke was dangling in mid-air, still livid with rage. He jostled and writhed against the hemp rope, looking as if he would fall into the oil pot below at any moment.
Yet, he seemed oblivious to his own peril as he furiously cursed.
"Damn you, Prince Wei! Unexpectedly, you are in league with Old Cheng too! You wasted His Majesty's trust and nurturing all these years. How can you live up to the Emperor's Grace he bestowed on you?"
"Uncle-in-law, what are you saying? Hehe..."
Prince Wei's advancing footsteps halted, and he turned around to look at Su Ke with a face full of mockery.
