d suffocated.At this point, Li Chen had already arrived at the bedside.The emperor on the bed was much like he had been recently, only thinner.Now he is no different from the disaster victims Li Chen...Chapter 258: No More Duan Jinjiao in the World

At this moment, in the depths of his study, standing before Duan Jinjiang was a man who bore a striking resemblance to him, both in appearance and height.

These two standing together, one would believe they were twins.

Their biggest difference lies in their temperament.

Duan Jinjiang, having resided in a position of power for so long, naturally possessed an air of distinction. However, the man opposite him had a look of timidity and subservience, hunching his shoulders slightly as if he were an ordinary peasant, utterly unremarkable.

This man before you was also a chance discovery by Duan Jinjie. On a whim, he kept this person in his mansion. For several years now, apart from himself, no one else in the world knows that Duan Jinjie has raised a 'stand-in' in his mansion.

Perhaps because he had done too many wrong things, Duan Jiang always felt that one day disaster would befall him, so he prepared this last resort.

< >I didn't expect to use it in the end. < >

“While impersonating me carries some risk, I assure you your life will be safe. Furthermore, I promise you that after this is done, I will give you one thousand taels of silver to reunite with your family. This sum should allow you and your loved ones to live comfortably for the rest of your days.”

Du Jianjiang stared at the person before him, his voice full of temptation. "And all of this," he said, "only requires you to impersonate me once."

The man before Duan Jijiang seemed hesitant.

But thinking of the reunion with his family and the temptation of a thousand taels of silver, he gritted his teeth and said: "Alright, Master Duan, you have my word!"

Looking at the person before him, Duan Jinjiang's eyes flickered.

A trump card like a stand-in is, of course, best kept secret.

All those who had been involved in that matter back then, were killed by him in various accidents. He had also sent people to take care of the family members of the person before him, just to let him live peacefully at home. To keep him at ease, Duan Jinjiang had always hired people to imitate his family's handwriting and communicate with him. However, Duan Jinjiang would never let the person in front of him know about any of this.

Taking a deep breath, Duan Jinjiang said, "Good, this official was right about you..."

"Now, put on this official's robes and don the mourning garments."

Under Duan Jinjiang's arrangement, this person put on Duan Jinjiang's clothes and then wore a hemp robe over them. At first glance, no one could tell which one was the real Duan Jinjiang.

"Very good."

Du Jianjiang is very satisfied.

"Get out now. Someone will arrange for you to be resurrected, and then you will follow the procession of spirit carriages as they leave the city and head west. You don't need to worry about anything else."

After the stand-in left, Duan Jinjiang came to the spirit hall where Duan Changmian's corpse was kept.

Here, his most trusted confidante is guarding.

Looking at his son lying in the coffin, Duan Jinjiang couldn't help but be overcome with grief.

"My son..."

"Useless to your father, not even able to avenge your enemies. But it doesn't matter, dad promises you, this revenge, I will definitely help you avenge!"

The confidant stepped forward and whispered, "Master, it's almost time."

Du Jianjiang nodded, and then actually personally carried Du Changmian's corpse out of the coffin.

After the body was carried out, the true form of the coffin was revealed.

Underneath, there's even a hidden compartment.

Diving into the coffin and lying in the secret compartment, Duan Jinjiang addressed his confidant: "Take care of everything outside."

His confidant whispered, “What about the other people in the mansion”

"Kill them all."

Du Jianjiang's face contorted with rage. "Especially the steward, he knows too much. No living witness shall remain. After today's ordeal, there will be no more Du Jianjiang in this world, only a madman thirsting for blood!" integration, they had already merged through kinship ties, tribal consciousness remained deeply ingrained in the nomadic peoples of the steppe, something that could not be easily erased.Conflicts bet...