757 forces harshly, end in mutual destruction_1

Jiang Shu had never expected his own grandmother to strike such a blow.

Caught entirely off guard, he was knocked unconscious immediately.

The old lady hastened to drop her cane, reaching out to grasp his waist, fearing that he would fall backward and hit his head. The Duke of Qi also quickly stepped forward to support his back.

Han Zhao watched, agape with shock.

He moved his lips, stuttering, "Th-this, this, this..."

The old lady took back her crutch which was picked up by Princess Pingning, leaning on it with her right hand and resuming her weak and decrepit posture.

She heaved a deep sigh, "This child is just like his mother, so obstinate. It's too difficult to change his mind once he has made up. Even if he wants to yield, he wouldn't admit it and will always resist. I had no choice but to resort to this. I beg eunuch Han to put in a few good words on my behalf to His Majesty."

Han Zhao first paused briefly.