At night.
In Dashang Palace, Shouan Hall.
Emperor Shang frowned slightly as he looked at the pile of memorials in front of him.
In the court, there were so many ministers who had interests related to the Li family.
This is on the surface, there must be more people who secretly take advantage of the Li family.
Although the Buyihou's behavior was a bit domineering, Yuzhou City was the Buyihou's fiefdom. To a certain extent, the Buyihou had the unqualified power in Yuzhou City.
Everyone knows that the people do not fight against the officials.
As soon as the Buyi Hou made a move, there was such a huge reaction in the court, which was really abnormal.
Thinking of this, Emperor Shang put down the book in his hand and ordered, "Whoever comes, summon the Commoner Marquis to the palace immediately!"
"yes!"
A chamberlain took the order and left in a hurry.
It didn't take long.
The Xuanwu gate opened, and a forbidden soldier mounted his horse and went to declare the decree.
Buyihou Mansion.
backyard.
Li Ziye was still practicing his sword, using an iron fan with criss-crossing sharp edges and a piercing cold light.
"Master Hou!"
At this moment, a servant came quickly and said anxiously, "There is someone from the palace, please ask the Marquis to come into the palace immediately."
"knew!"
In the courtyard, Li Ziye stopped, responded, and said.
A quarter of an hour later.
Li Ziye left the mansion and went to the palace with the soldiers of the imperial army who announced the decree.
Shou'an Hall.
The lights are bright.
Li Ziye came over and saluted respectfully, "See your majesty."
"stand up."
Emperor Shang spoke calmly, "You sealed the Li family's shop in Yuzhou City?"
"yes."
Li Ziye nodded in response.
"Why?"
Emperor Shang narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "There must be a reason."
"The things sold in those shops are of inferior quality." Li Ziye responded.
"Is there any evidence?" Emperor Shang asked again.
"No evidence."
Li Ziye replied, "But, there are witnesses."
"witness?"
Emperor Shang frowned and said, "Only witnesses can't convict the Li family. How could you act so recklessly?"
"I just temporarily closed their shop and didn't do anything else too egregious."
Li Ziye responded respectfully, "Since someone has reported it, we will seal the shop first and then conduct a detailed investigation. All procedures do not violate the laws of our Dashang."
"The law also tolerates emotion."
Emperor Shang looked at the person in front of him and said, "It can be lenient or strict. If there is no real evidence, then such a severe punishment will be true."
"The law has no mercy."
Li Ziye said seriously, "Your Majesty, I have a clear conscience in everything I do."
"The Li family's shop makes a lot of money every day. Although you only temporarily closed their shop, it has touched the interests of many people."
Emperor Shang reminded, "There will definitely be many courtiers who want to attend your court tomorrow morning. I cannot ignore the opinions of the courtiers."
Li Ziye was silent, and after a moment, he said, "Your Majesty, please make it clear."
"You don't have to come to the court tomorrow morning. Just say you're sick."
Emperor Shang said, "If you don't come, no matter how much trouble those ministers make, they won't be able to arrest people in your house."
"I understand."
Li Ziye said respectfully, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
"Don't rush everything."
Emperor Shang looked at the person in front of him and said thoughtfully, "Otherwise, I will be in a very difficult position."
"I sincerely obey your Majesty's teachings."
Li Ziye stood there and responded respectfully.
"Let's go back."
Shang Huang waved his hand and said.
"I excuse myself."
Li Ziye saluted again, then turned and left.
Inside the palace.
Under the flickering candlelight, Emperor Shang looked at the memorial on the table, with a strange color flashing in his eyes.
Although Buyihou's behavior was reckless, it could still be considered as doing something he had always wanted to do but had not done.
Move the Li family and see how the civil and military officials in the Manchu Dynasty react.
Facts have proved that if you want to touch the Li family, you really can't act recklessly.
In addition, Jian Zongfeng followed the Li family and his daughter all the way to Nanling. Why, there is no news yet?
Thinking of this, Emperor Shang looked out the window with a look of concentration on his face.
If there is chaos within the Li family, it will be much easier to disturb the Li family.
Outside the palace.
Li Ziye walked out, the corners of his mouth slightly curved.
The Li family is really a thorn in Emperor Shang's heart.
His behavior was so reckless, but Emperor Shang didn't even say a word of reprimand, but still tried to protect him. This shows how eager Emperor Shang was to win the heart of the Li family.
interesting.
Not long after, Li Ziye returned to his house and directly told his servants that starting from tomorrow, he would not receive outsiders.
he is sick!
The next day.
In the Fengtian Palace.
The crowd was excited, and many officials came out to participate in Li Ziye's domineering behavior.
Being a commoner and becoming a marquis is a matter that makes people jealous. When it is prosperous, it is indeed prosperous, but once you make a mistake, there will be many people who will add insult to injury.
In front of the ministers, Mu Yuan saw the angry situation of the ministers and chose to remain silent and did not say anything more at this time.
at the same time.
Buyihou Mansion.
Li Ziye wore regular clothes and sat in the central hall drinking tea, very leisurely.
It was probably the first time in this dynasty that he was told to be ill.
"It's difficult."
Li Ziye took a sip of tea and sighed.
"Master Marquis, the great palace is here."
At noon, a boy came quickly and saluted respectfully, "I told you to come and check on the Marquis' condition."
"welcome."
Li Ziye put down the teacup in his hand and said.
"yes."
The boy took the order and immediately turned around and left.
Not long after.
Mu Yuan walked in under the leadership of the servant in the mansion, and immediately saw the Buyi Hou who was drinking tea in the mansion.
"I have met His Highness."
In the main hall, Li Ziye stood up and saluted politely.
"Buyihou is ill, so there is no need to be polite."
Mu Yuan stepped forward, helped the former, looked around, and whispered, "Why is the Marquis so impulsive this time? The Li family's shop can't be sealed just by asking."
"How can I allow others to snore on the side of the bed?"
Li Ziye said softly, "I don't think about the people of Yuzhou City. I only know the Li family and not the common people."
"I understand the Marquis's mood, but the Li family is really not something that can be moved just by talking."
Mu Yuan said helplessly, "Today in the court, if the Marquis had not claimed that he was still ill, I am afraid that even my father would not have been able to ignore the excited ministers. You have sealed so many shops of the Li family at once, and there is no solid evidence. Those ministers must have I won’t give up. There are also those remonstrating ministers in the court who can’t rub the sand out of their eyes. The Marquis has just been granted the title and is in full swing. As long as the Marquis makes a mistake, they will definitely stick to it. Marquis, listen to what I say. I advise you to find a reason to unblock those Li family shops while things are still getting out of hand."
"I've long heard that the Li family is powerful, but I didn't expect it to be so big."
Li Ziye's expression darkened and he said, "However, since I have done what I have done, I have no regrets. It is impossible for those shops in the Li family to pay them back. I, I, cannot slap myself in the face. Otherwise, from now on, the Buyihou Three words, wouldn’t they become a joke in Yuzhou City?”
"Master Hou, why bother?"
Seeing the Buyi Hou's firm attitude in front of him, Mu Yuan sighed softly and said, "That's all. Judging from Father's attitude in the court today, he also intends to protect the Marquis. This matter should be over after a while. , However, Lord Marquis, you must not be so impulsive in the future, especially towards the Li family."
"Thank you for the reminder, Your Highness." Li Ziye responded respectfully.
"You're welcome, Lord Marquis."
Mu Yuan nodded and said, "The Marquis is currently ill at home. I don't want to stay longer, so I will go back first."
"I send you to Your Highness."
Li Ziye stood up and said.
"No need."
Mu Yuan responded and left in a hurry.
Li Ziye watched the eldest prince leave, and after a moment, poured all the tea on the table.
Even the cup used by the eldest prince was thrown away.
Looks disgusting.
"Master Hou."
About half an hour later, a servant came over again and said respectfully, "Li family, Mr. Li wants to see you."
"welcome."
Li Ziye said calmly.
"yes!"
The servant accepted the order, turned around and retreated.
soon.
Huanzhu walked into the hall under the leadership of his servants.
Li Ziye prepared the tea and motioned for Huanzhu to do it himself.
"Brother, what should we do next?"
Huanzhu asked while making tea.
"Today, when you walk out of this palace, there will be news of a fierce quarrel between you and me."
Li Ziye smiled softly and said, "In addition, you will be poisoned after you return home. The biggest suspect is of course me, the commoner, but unfortunately, the Li family has no evidence."
