Youzhou is located on the border, and the government's supervision is not strict.
In addition, barbarians from the north often invaded across the border.
Therefore, many local powerful families will secretly build armors in case of emergency!
It's just that most of the armors they made were crude and rough, and they didn't have any markings.
On the other hand, the armors worn by Ji Lie's subordinates all bear the markings of the Daxia army.
Anyone with a sharp eye can tell at a glance that it was made by craftsmen from the Imperial Ordnance Department!
In the entire Youzhou territory, apart from the regular soldiers and horses of the Great Xia Dynasty, the only ones who could possess this kind of armor were the guards of Prince You's Mansion.
Seeing that Ji Lie was similar in age to the rumored King You, Yang Dehou deduced that he was King You!
“I didn’t expect Mr. Yang’s family to be so smart!”
After hearing Yang Dehou's explanation, Ji Lie couldn't help but nodded and smiled.
"The prince is overly praised, the common people are nothing more than clever!"
Yang Dehou said modestly, but he was quite puzzled in his heart.
Previously, he had clearly heard that King You was a fool from birth, but later committed a heinous crime, which made the emperor furious.
So he was deposed as a prince and sent to Youzhou.
But the Ji Lie in front of him had a different look and an extraordinary bearing.
There is a strong sense of confidence in every gesture!
In particular, he placed the palace guards around him in advance and captured Liu Youxin in one fell swoop.
With such scheming and methods, how could he be a fool?
It seems that these rumors are really unbelievable!
"Mr. Yang, this guy Liu Youxin is treacherous, why don't you let him kill him?"
Ji Lie asked with a chuckle.
Liu Youxin had hidden secrets, but now he knew Ji Lie's true identity.
There is no room for him in terms of emotion or reason!
"The common people suggested that the prince should save his life because of the prince's consideration!"
Yang Dehou explained.
Hearing this, Ji Lie became somewhat interested.
He nodded to Zhang Changde and signaled Zhang Changde to take good care of Liu Youxin and others.
Then he greeted Yang Dehou and sat down in the pavilion together.
"Please come and listen to Mr. Yang's family."
"Reporting to the prince, to be honest, Cao Min originally planned to find the owner of Zhao's Trading Company, not Liu Youxin."
"What's the difference?"
"The person in charge of Zhao's Trading Company is actually Zhao Meiniang, the daughter of the previous head of the family. As for Liu Youxin, he is just the Zhao family's son-in-law."
According to Yang Dehou, the previous head of the Zhao family had no sons and only had a daughter, Zhao Meiniang.
In order not to let the family power slip away, he trained his daughter to do business since she was a child.
But I didn't expect that Zhao Meiniang was extremely ambitious and had shown amazing business talent since she was a child.
When she reached her prime and officially took over the family business, Zhao's business flourished and quickly became one of the first-class businesses in Youzhou.
But Zhao Meiniang was a daughter after all, so in order to reduce trouble, she recruited Liu Youxin as her son-in-law.
Yang Dehou went to Zhao's Trading Company today, originally wanting to discuss with Zhao Meiniang.
Unfortunately, Zhao Meiniang was away because of something, so she had to make an appointment with shopkeeper Liu Youxin to discuss it, but she didn't want to cause such a mess!
"Mrs. Zhao has always been honest in her business and always keeps her promises. Today's matter must be Liu Youxin's decision."
"If the prince spares his life, Mrs. Zhao will definitely be richly rewarded by then. Maybe cooperation will be smoother."
After listening to Yang Dehou's words, Ji Lie pondered for a moment, nodded and said,
"In that case, then I will listen to Dong Yang's family. Please go to Dong Yang's family and tell Mrs. Zhao about this."
"Easy to say, easy to say, I'll take care of everything!"
Yang Dehou agreed and immediately stood up to leave.
After he left, Ji Lie wandered out of the pavilion and came to Liu Youxin.
"Your Majesty, this villain... I have realized my mistake. This villain... has only one eye but cannot see the mountain!"
At this moment, Liu Youxin looked pale and looked frightened, no longer as arrogant and domineering as before.
He never thought that Yang Ling would be King You!
According to the laws of Daxia, anyone who intends to murder a court official, even the lowest ninth-grade official, must be beheaded in public!
Liu Youxin dared to attack Ji Lie, even if it failed, at least the three tribes would be confused!
"It's a good thing that your name is Youxin. I guess you can change your name to Liu Wuxin later."
Ji Lie snorted coldly and was too lazy to pay attention to Liu Youxin.
He ordered Zhang Changde and others to bury the killed guards on the spot and clean up the battlefield.
After everything was settled, Ji Lie took Zhang Changde, Liu Youxin and others into the carriage prepared in advance and headed towards the city.
"Your Highness, you are back!"
As soon as Ji Lie returned to the house, Xiu'er couldn't wait to greet him, her beautiful eyes full of nervousness and worry.
Although she didn't know what Ji Lie was doing out there, seeing that Zhang Changde and other palace guards were not at home, Xiu'er could guess that Ji Lie's trip was extremely dangerous!
Seeing Ji Lie come back safely, she could finally let go of her worries!
Ji Lie touched Xiu'er's hair and winked at Zhang Changde.
Zhang Changde understood immediately and ordered his men to escort the carriage containing Liu Youxin and others to the courtyard.
I have to say that Yang Dehou's work efficiency is extremely high.
As soon as the sky darkened here, a servant reported back, saying that it was Yang Dehou who wanted to see him.
After Ji Lie nodded in agreement, not long after, Yang Dehou was seen walking into the front hall of the palace.
Behind him was a woman.
"I've met the prince!"
Yang Dehou bowed his hands in salute, then pointed to the woman beside him and introduced,
"Your Majesty, this is Mr. Zhao from Zhao's Trading Company!"
I saw Zhao Meiniang standing next to Yang Dehou, with bright eyes, dignified and elegant, wearing a light red robe and skirt, looking even more plump and beautiful.
With such a charming young woman, it's hard not to give Ji Lie the thought of fast forwarding to the stage of Emperor Wei Wen!
Fortunately, Ji Lie had seen countless beauties on the screen in his previous life.
Although he was a little surprised in his heart, on the surface he was as stable as an old dog.
Seeing this situation, surprise flashed across Zhao Meiniang's beautiful eyes!
Although her appearance is not a beauty, it is still one of a kind.
Even though she is married, she still has as many suitors as there are crucian carp crossing the river.
Ji Lie was at the age where he was in full swing, but when he saw him, he was indifferent!
This couldn't help but make Zhao Meiniang look at him!
"I am Zhao Meiniang, please pay my respects to the prince!"
"Zhao Meiniang, why do you want to see me alone?"
Ji Lie asked calmly.
"Reporting to your lord, I already know what happened today from Dong Yang's family."
Zhao Meiniang said softly,
"I have no knowledge of this matter. It was all Liu Youxin's own decision and wanton act!"
"But he is both my concubine's husband and the shopkeeper of Zhao's firm. Naturally, our Zhao family cannot escape the connection!"
"To show my apology, I plan to give you fifty thousand taels of silver as compensation for the prince."
