Chapter 700 You Scammers
From the moment warlord General Bones proposed an alliance, Big Brother Grandie took charge of everything.
First, he had our dear father Kirin pretend to be sick, then he sent the second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth brothers, who couldn't accomplish anything significant, to negotiate with General Bones separately.
Only when they all admitted defeat and were convinced did Grandie bring Beckett and Rogue to negotiate with General Bones.
Grandie had schemed everything from the beginning.
Although Beckett was not bad looking, he was only 15 years old, three years younger than General Bones' daughter. Grandie was certain that General Bones' daughter wouldn't marry a man younger than herself.
As for Rogue, although he was born from a concubine and wasn't favored much, he possessed outstanding looks. Being Kirin's youngest son, only 20 years old and full of talent and charisma, any girl would be interested in him.
So, Rogue became Grandie's pawn from the moment they set off.
That night, Rogue was left behind by General Bones himself, a plan proposed by Grandie to make General Bones lower his guard.
The next day, they promptly sent the betrothal gifts, also for the same purpose.
Three days later, Rogue and Joelia's wedding was the ultimate trap.
During those chaotic times, it was incredibly difficult to guard the fortunes of the Ashford family, and everyone was eyeing it greedily.
Kirin and Grandie had long wanted to gain military power and strengthen the Ashford family, but they had lacked opportunities.
Now, with General Bones taking the initiative to propose an alliance, the father and son had found the perfect chance.
During the wedding, as Rogue and Joelia performed the marriage rituals, General Bones' life came to an end with a single gunshot.
The wedding descended into chaos, Joelia uncovered her veil and held General Bones' lifeless body, crying, while Rogue tearfully accompanied her.
General Bones' army frantically searched for the assassin who killed him, and the guests scrambled to escape.
Before long, another person dressed in marshal's uniform suddenly appeared and fired several shots into the sky, loudly proclaiming, "General Bones is dead! From this day forth, I, Glanny, will lead this army. Those who are willing to follow me, stay! Those who are not, get lost!"
General Bones' army immediately gathered together and obediently shouted, "We will follow you, Glanny, sir!"
At first glance, Rogue recognized that this Glanny was Owen, Grandie's trusted confidant in the Ashford family, and they had grown up together.
I discovered that everything was a plot by Grandie. Rogue, filled with anger, confronted his elder brother, questioning him, "Why? Why would you do this? Why would you harm General Bones?"
Grandie patted Rogue's shoulder and patiently said, "Let's go home first, my brother, and then I will explain it to you."
Following that, he ordered, towering beside him, "When we cut the grass, we need to remove the root. Take care of that ugly creature Jolia as well!"
"Bang—"
With a gunshot, Jolia, dressed as a bridesmaid, fell into a pool of blood.
Grandie smiled at Rogue and said, "Seventh brother, I've taken care of that ugly creature for you. From now on, you won't have to face her anymore. I'll find you a beautiful wife to marry instead."
Joelia, wearing a bride's dress, angrily rushed forward and slapped Rogue hard. "Rogue, it was you who caused my father's demise! You are one of them!"
Rogue quickly explained, "No, Mannie, listen to me. I had no knowledge of their plans. Throughout, I was simply a pawn of my elder brother."
Upon seeing Joelia, Grandie finally realized that General Bones' daughter was not the hideously ugly Jolia but the stunningly beautiful Joelia.
Pointing a gun at Joelia, he said, "So, you are General Bones' daughter! Listen closely, woman. General Bones brought this upon himself. He was too greedy, daring to claim half of the Ashford family's fortune!
Today, if he can take half, tomorrow he can take it all! Only by killing him can the Ashford family permanently rid itself of future troubles! If we don't kill your father today, he will kill us tomorrow!"
"Nonsense! My father never intended to kill you all. If he really had that intention, why would he form an alliance with your family? He could have simply wiped you all out!"
Joelia quickly drew a dagger and pounced towards Rogue. "You liars, I will kill you all!"
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