Chapter 158: Execution by Cannon
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“You’ve got quite the backbone, but I, Lu Fei, love breaking hard bones like yours.”
Liu Chuang’s defiant attitude infuriated Lu Fei.
Lu Fei knew Liu Chuang’s reputation all too well. Though the Liu family wasn’t as powerful as the Wang clan among Qingzhou’s nobility, their notoriety surpassed the other four great families.
Rumors said the Lius’ ancestors were bandits who turned to farming after amassing enough wealth, eventually becoming the so-called “nobility” of today.
Yet even now, the Liu family retained their bandit ways, bullying the weak and drawing endless complaints from nearby villagers.
What’s more, because of this bastard, Lu Fei had lost his prized tiger pelt to Xiao Ming. His hatred for Liu Chuang burned even hotter.
After Xiao Ming’s sudden purge of the nobility, Liu Chuang had led many escaped clansmen into banditry, committing countless murders and robberies. Now that he was caught, he knew there was no way out.
So he hardened his heart, putting on a fearless front—even in death, he would set an example for other nobles, inspiring them to keep rebelling.
As Lu Fei rolled up his sleeves, ready to beat Liu Chuang senseless, Xiao Ming stopped him.
“Wait. Dying like that would be too merciful. Since Squire Liu is so brave and righteous, this prince must grant him a more dignified death.”
Throughout the purge, Xiao Ming had encountered many fearless nobles, which surprised him at first.