The Human Emperor (200-400)

C384: Huang Clan's Compensation!

Kneeling in front of Wang Chong, the head of the Huang Clan lowered his head further.

It was for a fact that an offspring of the Huang Clan had schemed against Wang Chong by reporting his whereabouts to his enemies, and the assassination on him could be taken as a representation of the Huang Clan's attitude toward the Wang Clan.

Moral high ground was an important aspect of any conflict within the upper society, so the actions of the Huang Clan were reprehensible even among prestigious clans. There wouldn't be anyone who would step forward and speak up for them.

Thus, the Huang Clan only had themselves to rely on.

The head of the Huang Clan knew that if they wanted to earn the Wang Clan's forgiveness, they had to first win Wang Chong over. Otherwise, by the time Wang Gen stepped forward to deal with them, a war would be what they would be facing.

And the Huang Clan couldn't possibly win a war against the Wang Clan.

Wang Chong narrowed his eyes as he gazed down upon the head of the Huang Clan silently.

He knew that he held the fate of the entire Huang Clan in his hands. More often than not, even though conflicts between clans wouldn't result in any direct bloodshed, the devastation it caused could far surpass mere slaughter.

On this aspect, not even possessing powerful martial arts could grant one reprieve.

This was the first time Wang Chong was using the power of his entire clan, as well as the first time he held the fate of another clan in his hands.

Be it a nod or a shake, he knew that big uncle and King Song would back his decision.

Even Yang Zhao had sent a letter expressing his support for him. If he willed it to be so, Consort Taizhen's faction would devote her influence into helping the Wang Clan destroy the Huang Clan.

After the various matters they had gone through, Consort Taizhen, the Wang Clan, and King Song were already tied together by a network forged by common interests.

And standing at the very core of this network was Wang Chong.

Wang Chong played a vital part in facilitating the alliance among the three parties, so the Huang Clan's actions had threatened both King Song and Consort Taizhen as well.

Understanding the implications of this matter, even the Yao Clan and King Qi had chosen to steer clear of it, even though they were the ones who had initiated the entire mess.

Wang Chong's silence was particularly unnerving to the head of the Huang Clan. Cold sweat trickled down his forehead as he gritted his teeth in anxiety.

"If gongzi wishes for it, I am willing to deliver that unfilial son for you to deal with..."

"There's no need for that!" Wang Chong interjected.

The head of the Huang Clan raised his head in astonishment. He thought that Huang Yongtu would be doomed, but who could have thought that...

"... I'll spare him." Wang Chong spoke nonchalantly as he looked into the distance with a complex gaze.

"As for the rest, do as you please."

After saying those words, without a single emotion on his face, Wang Chong turned around and left the lounge with his hands behind his back.

Sparing doesn't mean forgiveness!

Wang Chong might have chosen to spare Huang Yongtu, but this didn't mean that the Huang Clan was out of danger yet.

There were conventions concerning the conflicts between prestigious clans.

Whether there would be a Huang Clan remaining in the capital at the end of this matter would depend on the Huang Clan's performance from now onward. If the head of the Huang Clan was wise, he would know what he had to do.