The First National Preceptor of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 1171

Solomon believed that even if he resisted now, it would be futile.

He could only try to reason with Charlie.

“Listen to me, Charlie. I only lost my mind when I heard that my wife and daughter were in your hands. As long as you promise to let my wife and daughter go, I will agree to anything you ask.”

Solomon instantly became extremely respectful.

Charlie knew perfectly well that Solomon's compromise was only temporary.

"Oh, really?"

"How can I trust what you say? What if you try something funny again? They all say you're very shrewd."

Charlie was skeptical and doubtful.

Solomon remained calm and said:

"Think about it, not only am I in your hands now, but my wife and daughter are also in your hands. Tell me, what room do I have to bargain with you now?"

"I'm not stupid. Do I have to lose my life to be satisfied?"

Solomon's eyes narrowed slightly, and he had completely given in.

Charlie looked at Solomon.

“What you say seems to make sense. As long as you don’t disrupt my plans and can help me, I can guarantee the safety of your wife and daughter.”

Charlie turned to his guard and said:

"Let him go!"

After hearing Charlie's words, the masked man finally released Solomon.

Solomon shook his sore arms.

"Then, may I see my wife and daughter? First, I need to make sure they are safe."

Solomon said, pinching his left arm.

To protect his wife and daughter's lives, Solomon promised Charlie that he would never hinder his grand scheme.

"Don't worry! No matter what you do, I won't interfere."

Solomon lowered his head.

He cannot lose his wife and daughters. If he cannot even protect his wife and daughters, what kind of man is he?

"As long as you promise to go back and give the king a false account of what happened before."

Solomon paused for a moment.

He had initially seen signs of improvement, but unexpectedly, things have turned out differently now...

Even if you are extremely unwilling in your heart.

But as soon as he shows even the slightest unwillingness...

Charlie would do anything to harm his wife and daughters.

When Solomon entered the palace, he could only report to the king that the matter was over.

"What exactly happened?"

The king was furious.

Solomon, however, could not reveal the truth.

The king was puzzled.

"Wasn't it said before that someone poisoned the food? How come it really was that merchant who did it?"

The king was not stupid; he naturally felt that there were many suspicious points in this matter.

However, since Solomon has already said that the businessman was the one who did it.

He could only say to Solomon:

"Now that the investigation is complete, let's start by dealing with that businessman!"

The king was at his wit's end.

The only thing we can do is investigate based on that businessman.

Solomon has already reported back.

After leaving the palace, he found Charlie again.

"Charlie, since I have already lied to you, you should now release my family."

He now hates Charlie to the core, but there's nothing he can do about it.

Because it is necessary to discuss this with Charlie in order to ensure the safety of his wife and daughters.

Charlie readily agreed.

But then, with just a turn of his head, he said:

"It's not impossible for me to let your wife and children go right now! But I need you to do something for me."

Solomon was shocked.

"I have already closed your case. You are out of danger. What more do you want?"