Eternal Life: My Lifespan Increases Daily

"Even if the Patriarch is unharmed, this matter has already spread. The Wang Family, Meng Family, and even the Chu Family, Tang Family, they are all inquiring about this issue.

Once it’s confirmed that our Patriarch hasn’t returned for a long time, they will undoubtedly rush in like last time. When that happens, if the Patriarch still hasn’t returned, how should we respond?"

Zhao Boqi’s tone also grew heavier at this moment.

In the past, he rarely opposed the clan elders with the highest authority within the family, but the current situation had forced him to disregard these concerns.

They absolutely cannot sit back and wait for doom!

Even if it’s escaping, it’s better to flee quickly!

Seeing that several clan elders were somewhat willing to listen to him, Zhao Boqi immediately continued.

"Spies from the Prince’s Mansion reported that the Hu Tomb is investigating us!"

With these words, several Zhao Clan Elders became unsettled.

They all knew who was backing Hu Tomb.

Hu Tomb’s action is very likely Cui Bai’s intention!

If this time even Prince Cui wants to strike against them, does the Zhao Family have any future staying in the main city of Cui Bai Dao...

"It’s not unexpected; Song Changming is the newly appointed Grand Marshal in the Military Department. Over the past two years, he’s been highly favored by Prince Cui. As long as he reveals the matter to Prince Cui, both emotionally and logically, Prince Cui will act against us.

It’s not only that there’s no news of the Patriarch now; even if the Patriarch returns, will Prince Cui let it go?"

With these words from Zhao Boqi, the elders high in the hall fell silent.

In the past, Prince Cui’s attitude was protective of his Zhao Family, and even previously under the pressure from various noble families, it was Prince Cui who eventually halted the matter.

And now, if even Prince Cui wants to strike against them, they really have no way to survive.

Once weakened, looking around, the whole city would be full of enemies!

"But no matter what..." Zhao Xinlei still wanted to refute a few words, but Zhao Butong beside him stamped his hand on the cane.

"Let’s do as Boqi says."

Among the group of clan elders, Zhao Butong is the one with the highest status.

With his deciding support, Zhao Xinlei no longer stubbornly opposed.

Upon seeing this, Zhao Boqi breathed a sigh of relief.

In any case, as long as there are people remaining, everything else can be rebuilt.

And with wolves surrounding, taking the initiative to escape is better than staying to be passively attacked!

"Therefore, the sooner the better," said Zhao Boqi.

"When do you plan to leave?" Zhao Butong asked.

"Tonight!" Zhao Boqi had already prepared a plan in his heart, even arranging everything today.

"So urgent?" Zhao Lie still couldn’t accept it, holding onto a sliver of hope.

If the Patriarch is safe and returns in time, all the family’s difficulties might be easily resolved.

Many people couldn’t let go of the family’s vast foundation. Leaving the main city, leaving Cui Bai Dao, they would no longer be the top tier Noble Family of the land.

However, Zhao Boqi firmly believed that retreating was the only way to preserve the family’s foundation.

"If it’s time to act, act decisively, delay will only bring change!" Zhao Boqi’s gaze passed over Zhao Lie, Zhao Xinlei, and fell on Zhao Butong.

"Proceed." Zhao Butong said flatly, uttering only these two words.

Zhao Boqi nodded and left decisively.

Night fell.

Outside Zhao Mansion, the streets were empty and quiet.

Yet inside Zhao Mansion, it was bustling with activity, no one rested that night.

"Quickly, faster my lord," various family stewards urged continuously.

In each carriage, clan members on the first list for departure sat one after another.

As for supplies and inheritance, they were stored in numerous Storage Pouches to be taken along.

In the main hall, Zhao Boqi and several clan elders also stayed up all night, quietly awaiting everything to be ready.

At the city gate, and even the night patrol on the streets, he had arranged everything without any issues.

"Patriarch, we can go now!" A clan member came quickly to report.

Zhao Boqi nodded, about to say something when suddenly his expression changed.

Likewise, the faces of the other elders changed.

"Who’s there!"

Instantly, shouts echoed within Zhao Mansion.

Zhao Boqi rose abruptly and walked out quickly, seeing on top of the highest towers in the mansion, there were more than ten figures either standing or sitting, quietly observing everything happening within Zhao Mansion.

Under the bright moonlight, the shadows of these people were elongated, adding a murderous air to the atmosphere.

"The Zhao Family is suspected of plotting against the Grand Marshal in the Military Department. The Jinyi Guard from the Prince’s Mansion has come under orders to arrest them." Among the shadows, someone saw the appearing Zhao Family Patriarch Zhao Boqi and spoke.

The voice moved through the air, clearly heard by everyone in Zhao Mansion, including Zhao Boqi.

"Damn it!" Zhao Boqi clenched his fists tightly; he hadn’t expected the Prince’s Mansion to react so quickly.

Or perhaps the Prince’s Mansion had already noticed their actions; this was not a coincidence but had anticipated their night escape and intentionally chose this moment to arrest people.

Thus, they could further condemn them for attempted escape from punishment!

That Hu Tomb, or perhaps even that Prince Cui, was attempting to beat their Zhao Family completely into submission!

Zhao Boqi felt despair; only two choices lay before him.

Either muster all the family’s strength and resist, trying to break through and escape the city.

Or surrender, pleading for Prince Cui’s understanding, hoping to preserve the Zhao Family’s legacy.

If the former was chosen, there would be no turning back, possibly leading to the Zhao Family’s complete annihilation overnight.

While the latter didn’t necessarily mean Prince Cui would mercifully spare the Zhao Family, they might still become sacrificial lambs, waiting to be divided among the wolves.

After all, if Prince Cui were merciful, he wouldn’t have sent the strongest Jinyi Guard of the Prince’s Mansion to arrest people tonight.