t Tai. We have truly offended you. Please look upon my son's face and...""No, I won't watch!" Jia Yin interrupted him, her voice sweet but with a hint of solemnity. "You vandalized my home, so I will..."Yes, Your Majesty, our family also thought this matter would just pass. But unexpectedly, after a few days, someone sent assassins to kill Fu Nier!"

Li Lao Er opened his mouth and said a sentence, startling both the emperor and Yi Zongguan, who both frowned.

"Assassins" The emperor sounded unconvinced. "Are you sure they were assassins"

"Your Majesty, that day was my grandson's full moon celebration. Two assassins came, one poisoned to create chaos and the other wanted to kidnap Fu Niuer. "

After their failure, they bit down on poison fangs and died, spewing black blood. That's when our family guessed they were assassins, because ordinary people wouldn't be this ruthless!

"Luckily we found it in time, or our whole family would be dead now!"

Li Lao'er thought back to the danger of that day, still gritting his teeth with hatred, "Your Majesty, our family doesn't know where we offended anyone, to be treated like this."

I don't know what the other party wants to do with Fu Niuer, I can only keep her at home and not let her out.

But yesterday, Fu Niu’er, that mischievous child, dressed up as a servant and went to the shop with the young boys in the family. As a result, she was attacked by assassins again.

Fortunately, Young Master Lu Cong and his entourage were playing together, accompanied by guards. They managed to capture all three assassins. Two others responsible for communication and management were also apprehended.

"Who is the mastermind behind this" the emperor urged.

By now, his curiosity had surpassed his anger. He also wanted to know which family in Xindu was raising assassins.

Li Laoer hesitated for a moment, but still said: "Everyone has confessed, they took orders from... the Wu family of Jiangning Houfu!"

"What Impossible!"

The emperor's face immediately changed, and his eyes held a kind of inexplicable shock.

Li Laoer and Jia Yin both couldn't see anything amiss.

As a result, again it was Yi Zuo who stepped forward to shield the emperor, softly soothing him: “Your Majesty, Li Bo surely has his reasons for saying this. Please calm your anger and hear what Li Bo has to say.”

The Emperor regained his composure and said in a deep voice, "Continue, my loyal subject. Regardless of who is involved, I will ensure justice is served."

Li Lao'er suppressed the doubts in his heart and quickly said, "Your Majesty, I and my family can't believe it.

“Because our Li family has never had any dealings or grievances with the Jiangning Houfu! Why would the Houfu target our family, especially poor little Funiu”

He let out a breath and said, "Your Majesty, please forgive me. In order to figure out this matter, I sent my old soldiers from home to investigate around the Hou Mansion.

"It so happened that Madam Wu's close confidante came out of the manor, and I had her apprehended. After questioning, I finally understood the whole story.

"It turned out that Madam Wu had heard a Taoist priest say that our little Fu Niuer was blessed. If the Empress drank a bowl of Fu Niuer's heart blood, she could borrow her good fortune and immediately become pregnant with a prince..."

"Mischief!"

The Emperor could take it no more, he slammed his hand on the table and roared, "Has the Wu family's head been eaten by a dog How could they believe such nonsense!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Li Lao Er's eyes were red with anger. "Anyone who heard this would know it was a lie, but the Wu family actually believed it!

"

Time and time again, they sent assassins to kill Fu Niuer, wanting to rip out her heart!

Our family doesn't want to add any trouble for the Emperor. We don't want the Emperor to have to deal with such unpleasant matters besides his busy governance.

"But Your Majesty, all of my capable family members are out serving the country with loyalty."

"I'm the only one left at home, unable to provide for my elderly parents and children. I simply don't have the means to protect Little Fu! Please, Your Majesty, grant us justice and save Little Fu's life!"

"My youngest brother treats his daughter like the apple of his eye. He's out in the north braving wind and snow to fight against barbarians, but his daughter is being hurt right here at home, her heart and liver torn out! As her uncle, I can't even begin to explain this!"

Li Lao'er was kowtowing as he spoke, his cries choked with sobs. Everyone listening felt a pang of sympathy.

The emperor felt truly ashamed and guilty.

All the officials and nobles of the entire empire, every single one, were hiding in their corners, living in drunken stupors and oblivious to everything.

Only the Li family had a title and land, but they were never lazy.

Those able to fight stayed home and defended, while those who could sail set out to find new seeds. Even the youngsters were all involved in fighting the Japanese pirates and going on diplomatic missions abroad!

Even the elderly, weak, women and children put their heart into planting some greens and fruits, eagerly bringing them to the palace to offer him a change of palate.

Such a loyal and hardworking family, they devoted themselves to the country with all their hearts. As the emperor, he did not give them any generous rewards, but instead let them suffer so much injustice. He truly felt ashamed of himself.

Especially those who bully the Li family, or that bunch of good-for-nothings from the Jiangning Hou Mansion!

It's no wonder the Empress fell ill last night. She must have known about the plan her family had concocted for her, and when it failed, she pretended to be sick to avoid blame!

For so many years, he only thought of this wife as a fool, never expecting that she and her family had been hiding so deeply.

Maybe back then...

The more he thought about it, the angrier he became. He grabbed the teacup and smashed it to pieces, then shouted: "Spread my word! The Jiangning Hou Mansion has betrayed the imperial grace and committed heinous crimes! All members of the household, from top to bottom, are demoted to commoners and thrown into prison awaiting sentencing!"

"Yes, Your Majesty," Yi Zuo responded quickly.

He drafted the imperial edict with lightning speed, then sent it to the desk. The emperor personally picked up the jade seal and pressed it down heavily…

The midday sun of winter cast its warmth upon the palace gates and the walls flanking them.

This is also the time when the guards are most happy, they can openly relax and enjoy a bit of sunshine, rubbing their frostbitten hands and stamping their numb feet...

At this time, a group of people suddenly came out from the palace gate. The leader was surprisingly Yi, the chief steward of the emperor's side.

All the guards immediately stood at attention, no longer daring to slack off.

Yi Zongguan commanded the little eunuchs to send everything in their hands onto the Li family's carriage, then bowed and said: "Master, you and the County Princess take your leave slowly. This old slave still has to go to the Jiangning Hou Mansion, so I shall not keep you company."

Li Lao'er quickly clasped his hands and returned the salute, smiling and saying, "Thank you for your trouble, manager."

Having said that, he hesitated for a moment, as if in casual conversation, and whispered, "Today's events have truly caused the Emperor trouble!"

You said that Lady Wu was fine at home. It's freezing cold, why would she want to go to Qingcheng Mountain She went, and by coincidence, she met an old immortal

"Even the Empress wouldn't want to consult with the Emperor on such a major matter How come no one around her advised her Why does she just let things go more and more…"

Having said that, he seemed to realize he had overstepped his bounds, quickly stopped talking and chuckled awkwardly before bowing.

Yi Zong's eyes flashed, a thought crossing his mind, but he still smiled and pretended not to understand.

After chatting for a few more casual words, Li Laoer took the wilted Jia Yin onto the carriage.

The carriage sped away quickly until it disappeared from view beyond the palace walls, only then did Jia Yin let out a long sigh of relief.

Li Lao'er is the same way too.

The two of them looked at each other and said in unison, “Something’s not right!”

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