Zhao Pu and Zhao Zong were so aggressive, and it seemed that they had already discussed it beforehand.
Zhao Meiniang was caught off guard, and for a moment she didn't know how to respond.
However, at this moment, a gentle but majestic voice came in from outside,
"Who wants Mrs. Zhao to resign as head of the family?"
As soon as the words fell, a young man with a face like a crown jade, sword-shaped eyebrows and starry eyes slowly walked into the lobby.
There were several burly men following him, who looked like skilled guards.
As soon as she saw him, Zhao Meiniang couldn't help but stand up.
Before she could speak, Ji Lie smiled at her and signaled her to calm down.
Seeing Ji Lie come forward, Zhao Meiniang, who was originally helpless, seemed to have a backbone in an instant, and she felt much more settled!
But Liu Youxin on the side was full of astonishment!
what's the situation?
Why did Ji Lie come here?
Zhao Pu, who had no idea of Ji Lie's identity, his face darkened and he scolded in a cold voice,
"My Zhao family is discussing family matters, how can you interrupt?"
"Who are you? How did you get in?"
Several Zhao Mansion guards with bruised noses and swollen faces arrived belatedly.
As soon as they saw Zhao Pu and Zhao Zong, they couldn't help crying.
"Second Master, Third Master, this kid led someone to force his way in and even injured us all!"
"Yes, you have to make the decision for us!"
Zhao Pu raised his eyebrows, secretly happy in his heart, but on the surface he looked angry and said,
"Mei Niang, is this your friend? This is too much!"
"This is the place where our family discusses business matters. As the head of the family, you actually let outsiders break in!"
"In my opinion, there is no need for you to continue to be the head of the family!"
Zhao Zong also nodded and said coldly,
"Your second uncle is right, Mei Niang, you'd better resign yourself."
Ji Lie put his hands on his hands and laughed, and said unhurriedly,
"I'm sorry, whether Mrs. Zhao is the head of the family or not is up to you two."
"What we say doesn't matter, do you have the final say?"
Zhao Pu squinted at Ji Lie and said coldly.
"That's right."
Ji Lie nodded.
"Who do you think you are, worthy of dictating here?"
Zhao Zong was a little impatient and felt that Ji Lie was mentally ill.
"Who are you to dare to talk nonsense here?"
Ji Lie replied unceremoniously.
Zhao Zong didn't expect that Ji Lie would dare to be so presumptuous in front of so many Zhao family members.
He was stunned for a moment and said angrily,
"You bitch, are you looking for death?!"
Ji Lie's face turned cold and he said calmly,
"Commander Zhang, what is the crime for common people to insult the vassal king?"
"Reply to the prince, depending on the circumstances, the mild case may be banishment for three thousand miles, or the serious case may be beheaded!"
Zhang Changde said in a deep voice.
Their questions and answers stunned everyone present.
what's the situation?
Could it be that this young man is a prince?
Zhao Pu was the first to react and looked at Zhao Meiniang cautiously.
"This young master is..."
"Yes, this young master is the current King You!"
As soon as these words came out, there was an uproar in the lobby!
No one thought that Ji Lie would be the current King You, of royal blood!
"The grass people...have met the prince!"
While Zhao Pu bowed to Ji Lie, he quickly winked at Zhao Zong.
"Ah? Cao Min, I have met the prince!"
Only then did Zhao Zong react, stood up, and saluted quickly.
The other Zhao family members in the hall also followed suit.
"Mr. Zhao was so powerful just now, how dare I accept this gift from you?"
Ji Lie dodged and avoided Zhao Zong's salute.
Zhao Zong froze there with an embarrassed look on his face, not knowing what to do for a moment.
Don't look at the fact that the Zhao family has been in business for generations and is very powerful.
Facing ordinary people, they may be considered a hegemon.
But compared with the real nobles, it is far different.
On weekdays, Zhao Meiniang wanted to visit dignitaries such as the Prime Minister Gong Sunhe, but it also depended on their mood.
Not to mention Zhao Pu and Zhao Zong.
Ji Lie's grand visit to the Zhao family was described as "Pengpi Shenghui", which is not an exaggeration at all. It was a major event that could be recorded in the family tree.
But he didn't want the Zhao family to neglect Ji Lie and even insult him.
If this spreads out, I'm afraid the Zhao family will be shattered to pieces from now on!
Thinking of this, Zhao Pu broke into a cold sweat and hurriedly explained,
"Your Majesty, please calm down. My third brother has always been impatient. I didn't know your identity just now, so I spoke indiscriminately..."
"So that's the case."
Ji Lie smiled and nodded,
"It's not impossible to forgive him. Then slap him and let him remember it for a long time."
"this……"
Zhao Pu, Zhao Zong and others looked embarrassed.
Zhang Changde on the side took a step forward and said in a deep voice,
"Didn't you hear what the prince said? Should you do it yourself, or should I do it?!"
Zhao Pu gritted his teeth and growled at Zhao Zong,
"Why are you still standing there? Didn't you hear what the prince said?"
Although he felt aggrieved, Ji Lie's identity was there, so Zhao Zong had no choice but to raise his hand and slap himself.
"Bah bang bang!"
After a few strokes, Zhao Zong's face was as red as a monkey's butt.
Zhao Pu looked at Ji Lie subconsciously, but Ji Lie calmly sat down in the main seat without even looking this way.
The meaning is very clear, it is not enough!
Zhao Pu and Zhao Zong looked at each other, their eyes full of helplessness!
"Pa bang bang..."
Zhao Zong raised his hand again and kept looking at himself for the slap, his heart filled with a sense of humiliation.
As the third master of the Zhao family, he is quite prosperous on weekdays.
But I didn't expect that I would be reduced to this today!
If he had known Ji Lie's identity earlier, he wouldn't have dared to insult Ji Lie even if he beat him to death!
The crisp sound of slaps echoed in the lobby.
Within a short time, Zhao Zong's cheeks became red and swollen, and blood even oozed from his mouth and nose!
But Ji Lie had no intention of stopping, and instead continued to drink tea leisurely.
Zhao Pu on the side couldn't sit still anymore and whispered to Zhao Meiniang,
"Mei Niang, after all, he is your third uncle. Please plead with the prince for us..."
After taking a look at Zhao Zong who looked miserable, Zhao Meiniang said with some sadness,
"I hope the prince will be noble and spare my uncle."
"Since Mrs. Zhao takes the initiative to speak, Gu naturally wants to give her face."
Ji Lie nodded lazily,
"Mr. Zhao, right? You can stop."
"Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty!"
Zhao Zong felt relieved and quickly stopped his hand and said respectfully,
"How dare a common man call himself a master in front of the prince? Don't try to humiliate the common people, Your Majesty!"
After being forced to slap dozens of times, I still wanted to thank Ji Lie.
This is a huge gap in status!
Ji Lie smiled, ignored Zhao Zong, looked around at everyone present, and said calmly,
"I came here today to discuss cooperation with Mrs. Zhao."
Something about cooperation?
Zhao Pu was slightly startled, with an ominous premonition in his heart, and he said cautiously,
"I dare you to ask the prince what kind of cooperation method is used?"
