Rebirth: Lie down with the system

After discussing the countermeasures, Mu Yi immediately had Li Zeju, the head of the Li family, and his son Li Xingshi brought over.

Shi Qing gave the antidote to Piao Xiang Zui to Mu Er, but he had no interest in feeding two bad old men the medicine.

A quarter of an hour later, the two Li family members woke up and were stunned when they saw a group of people surrounding them.

"Come on, come on!" Both of them stretched their necks and shouted.

Mu Er stood next to them, his ears hurt from the screams.

"To shut up!"

The two looked at them blankly. After recognizing Zhao Kang, they immediately looked stern and said, "Zhao Kang, you actually dare to break into Li's house and arrest people at will! Who gave you the courage?"

Zhao Kang cupped his hands towards him and said, "Clan Chief Li, it's not that I want to come to your Li family, it's the people of your Li family who invited us here because of something they did!"

Although Li Zeju is a bit old, he still has a clear mind. Hearing what Zhao Kang said, he knew in his heart that Zhao Kang must have caught something against the Li family. Those bastards just didn't listen to him, so they must be causing trouble outside again!

Moreover, even though they shouted so loudly, no nurse came in. I am afraid that Zhao Kang used some method to control the people...

Although he was worried in his heart, he didn't dare to show it on his face.

He pretended to be calm and said, "My Li family has always worked hard for Your Majesty and never dared to relax. I have earned such a huge family fortune, but it is a pity that my descendants are not living up to expectations. Without Mr. Zhao's ability, I can only ask for His Majesty's mercy in the future." They become idle rich people..."

Zhao Kang curled his lips and sneered. Li Zeju was worthy of being the head of the Li family. He could still say something about him in this situation.

Remind him that the Li family is valued by His Majesty. There is no credit but hard work in front of His Majesty. The descendants of his Li family cannot do anything great. Even if they make any mistakes, the Li family can negotiate conditions and demands with His Majesty.

Oh, he still wants to negotiate terms with him now!

"It seems that Patriarch Li doesn't know anything about his descendants! This incident shows that the descendants of the Li family are incompetent! Even I admire her boldness and carefulness!"

The father and son of the Li family looked at each other, and Li Xingshi also thought about what the younger members of the family had done recently.

The Li Mansion is inhabited by people of their lineage, and the younger generation is also sparse, but they are all spoiled by his mother. His son spends too much time and alcohol, and his daughter is extravagant.

Some time ago, my son fell in love with a married woman and had a forced relationship. The woman hanged herself, but the woman's husband was greedy for money. They had already sent her away with money, and nothing else happened.

My daughter also likes to buy some jewelry and show off in front of others, so she is quite sensible.

My niece, who has only been back for a few months, hardly even leaves the house, let alone causes trouble.

Li Xingshi couldn't think of anything that would make Zhao Kang act like this, and he shook his head slightly at his father.

Li Zeju frowned, not even having a clue how to think of a countermeasure.

"Master Zhao, why don't you tell us directly who in the Li family committed what, so that we can understand clearly. If it is really the Li family's fault, we will apologize to His Majesty."

"This matter is not a trivial matter. I think Patriarch Li also heard about the major disappearance case in the city."

"I've heard about this, but I didn't expect that such a major case could happen under Mr. Zhao's jurisdiction. It seems that Mr. Zhao has really neglected his duty!"

Zhao Kang was angry, ah, if there was no help from the Crown Prince and the others, they might not be able to find the murderer, which would also give the Li family a big reason to drive him out of Cangjiu City.

It's really a noble person who helped him to survive this disaster.

"Clan Chief Li is really anxious, or is this matter planned by the Li family just to get me to leave Cangjiu City?"

"Master Zhao, please be careful what you say~"

"My Li family has always done our duty to serve His Majesty. We may have some friction with Mr. Zhao, but that is not something you can argue with. Mr. Zhao, please tell me why you broke into my Li residence at night!"

Zhao Kang pursed his lips, thinking that he wanted to talk to him!

"Then first ask Chief Li to go to the secret room and take a closer look at what you Li family members have done?"

Mu Er and Mu Shisan lifted Li Zeju and Li Xingshi from the ground and pushed them to the bed.

"What are you doing? Let's go by ourselves!" Being pushed forward by them, the two of them staggered forward.

Following them to the bedside, Li Zeju and Li Xingshi were a little surprised when they saw the secret room door. When did Hanlian Pavilion have a secret room?

They had already seen Li Huaiyang fainting on the ground beside the bed, and knew that this was the Hanlian Pavilion where she lived, but they didn't know what was going on in the secret room that gave Zhao Kang the confidence to arrest them...

After entering the secret room, the smell inside was a bit unpleasant, so they covered their mouths and noses with their sleeves.

Noticing their actions, Zhao Kang said, "Why, Patriarch Li finds the smell unpleasant. This secret room has been open for some time. When we first entered, the smell was so bad, it could kill someone."

When Jing Chaomu heard what he said, she easily winked and signaled him to listen.

Mu Yi was also a little speechless. Zhao Kang was really a talent. He was the only one who had the nerve to say such a thing~

What a thick face!

A group of people came to the torture chamber through the tunnel.

Li Zeju and Li Xingshi were shocked. Although they were wealthy and arrogant, they were not cruel and inhumane people.

The dark red blood stains in this torture chamber irritated their eyes, and the strong smell of blood almost became a reality. Was this really done by Li Huaiyang?

Seeing the twelve missing boys and girls, each of them covered in blood, one could imagine the violent abuse they had experienced. Lao Zeju and Li Xingshi looked a little sick and pale, but at this time they did not understand the significance of this matter. How serious.

They thought in their hearts that these people were not dead anyway, they were just injured and could be solved by giving them some money. Although it was a bit troublesome for Zhao Kang to find out, it was not the reason why he could treat them like this.

"Zhao Kang! Even if my Li family has some conflicts with these people, my Li family's people have not hurt their lives. We will compensate these people!"

Hearing what Chief Li said, they all frowned and wanted to end the matter by offering some compensation after hurting someone! What a big face!

Physical injuries can be healed, but psychological injuries can be recovered by paying money? I am afraid that they will never forget the suffering they have suffered in these three months.

Zhao Kang laughed sarcastically, these aristocratic families never took people's lives seriously.

"I'm afraid Patriarch Li thinks of this matter too simply! Do you know why the eldest lady of your Li family arrested these people?"

Without waiting for his answer, Zhao Kang said to himself.

"Miss Li left Beijing disfigured and colluded with the Demonic Cult. In three months, she arrested twelve people, forced their blood to practice sorcery, and imprisoned them in secret underground rooms in order to repeatedly collect all their blood."

"His Majesty has always cared about the people, especially children. His Majesty hates those who harm the people the most. In the second year of Ningyuan, a cult emerged in Guining County and colluded with wealthy businessmen and the government. They sacrificed the lives of local people in an attempt to live longer, which made the local people miserable. The people were in dire straits, and when His Majesty finally found out about it, he sent troops to suppress it despite the pressure from the six aristocratic families, and finally issued a law banning evil cults. I wonder if Patriarch Li still remembers it?"

Li Zeju has lived for decades, and of course he knew about the uproar of cult incidents at that time. His Majesty had just come to power at that time, and the various places were not very peaceful. At that time, the national treasury was empty, the situation between the DPRK and China was tense, and the six great families were eyeing him. Ignoring the obstruction of hundreds of officials, he asked the prince to lead his troops to Guining County and annihilate the cult and wealthy business officials in one fell swoop.

At that time, I heard that the entire Guining County was full of blood. After this incident, His Majesty's people's sentiments changed, and the six major families also understood His Majesty's iron-blooded strength, and then they softened slightly.

Although the treasury is still empty now, the entire Ningyuan Kingdom is much more peaceful than it was then, and the people love His Majesty very much.

The relationship between the six aristocratic families and His Majesty is becoming increasingly tense. If His Majesty were to know that the Li family was using ordinary people to practice evil arts at this time, wouldn't it be an opportunity for His Majesty to exterminate the Li family!

Li Zeju had a headache.

Now the situation does not allow him to communicate with his eldest son to discuss it. What should he do?

Li Zeju's thoughts were confused, and he took a deep breath to calm down.

The Li family's food is not for display. If His Majesty really wants to attack the Li family because of this matter, they will not just surrender.

When the time comes, selling the grain to the surrounding enemy countries will be enough for the Murong family to drink. I think His Majesty will not attack the Li family easily!

The biggest problem now is how to solve the disappearance case and Zhao Kang.

As if he knew what he was thinking, Zhao Kang said to him, "What? Patriarch Li is scared?"

Li Zeju's old eyes stared at him fiercely. If eyes could kill, Zhao Kang would have died countless times!

"Clan Leader Li, as the state capital of Cangjiu City, I, Zhao Kang, know your Li family quite well. I, Zhao Kang, look down upon you as members of the Li family. Being arrogant and domineering is commonplace, and it is common for me to harm the lives of others. of……"

"But as your Majesty's official, I have to share your Majesty's worries and cannot embarrass him, don't you think?"

Li Zeju couldn't guess what his intention was.

"Why, Mr. Zhao wants to kill our Li family on behalf of His Majesty?"

Zhao Kang did not accept his move.

"Clan Leader Li is joking. How could a subordinate take over the duties of an agent on your Majesty's behalf? Besides, the treasury is empty now, and Your Majesty still needs the strong support of the Li family. But now that something like this has happened to the Li family, what do you think I should do?"

"If your Li family doesn't hand over the murderer, it's hard for the people to get angry. I, the state capital, will also be held accountable by your majesty. But your majesty needs the food of your Li family, so I have to consider it. I thought of a way to get the best of both worlds, that is, not to Do you know if Patriarch Li is willing to listen?"

When Li Zeju heard what he said, he knew that there was still room for improvement, and he couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief.

Now the members of their main family are controlled by the person named Zhao. Although there are other clan members there, once something happens to them, those clan members may not do their best to save them, but will only divide up the Li family's assets.

Now we can only listen to what Zhao Kang has in mind.

"Master Zhao, if you have anything to say, just say it! I'm all ears."

"Your Majesty hates evil cults deeply. I guess Patriarch Li doesn't want your Majesty to know about the descendants of the Li family taking blood to make medicine! I think Patriarch Li can imagine what the Li family will face once your Majesty finds out."

"Secondly, if the people know that this disappearance case is related to the Li family, I think the reputation of the Li family in Cangjiu City will drop."

"This matter has not yet been resolved and announced. If Patriarch Li wants to save something, he still has a chance. It depends on what price the Li family can pay to satisfy both His Majesty and the people. I don't know what Patriarch Li has to say. ?”

Li Zeju knew that Zhao Kang was not easy to talk to and dismiss.

He also understood what he meant.

The disappearance case has spread widely, and the people in the city are panicked. If Zhao Kang wants to be stable in Cangjiu City, he must solve the disappearance case and give an explanation to the people. And if the murderer wants to cut off his relationship with the Li family, the Li family will have to pay the price. , so that Your Majesty can forgive the Li family even if he knows about it.

Li Zeju's heart ached for a while...

He stroked his chest and said, "Mr. Zhao, just tell the truth. What price will my Li family have to pay to settle this matter?"

The smile on Zhao Kang's face deepened.

"It's not that I, Zhao Kang, want your Li family to pay the price, it's your Li family who voluntarily paid to atone for the crime of lax discipline..."

His words made the faces of the Li family and his son look even more ugly.

Although Li Xingshi also lived and drank, he also knew that his Li family had suffered a great disaster this time, and he did not dare to say anything in front of his father for fear of making his father furious.

"I thought about it again and again, and in the end, if I want to satisfy His Majesty, I have to let your Li family bleed once."

"Just half of the fertile land of your Li family!"

In one sentence, it was as if thunder was coming from the sky, and the explosion made the Li family and his son stunned.

They thought that the Li family would pay a lot of money, but they realized that Zhao Kang was a ruthless man, and he wanted half of the Li family's land.

"Huh...huh..." Li Zeju's breathing became heavy, as if he was going to die in the next moment.

Li Xingshi saw this and kept touching his father's chest to calm him down. At the same time, he yelled at Zhao Kang, "Zhao Kang, don't bully me too much! If there is something wrong with my father, our Li family will fight you to the death!"

Zhao Kang also frowned at this time. This Patriarch Li is quite a reasonable person. With him, he can still intimidate the Li family members. Nothing can happen at this time!

He looked at Mu Yi nervously, what should he do?

Mu Yi was speechless. He was not a doctor, so what use could he use?

Mu Yili looked towards Shi Qing.

Feel his gaze.

Yes, he needs to take action!

Shi Qing quietly added a little spiritual water to the teapot, poured a cup and handed it to Li Zeju.

I saw Patriarch Li tremblingly taking two sips of water, his breathing gradually calmed down, and his face was no longer purple.

The onlookers also breathed a sigh of relief.

I'm afraid that if Patriarch Li is really dead, things will be in trouble.

Zhao Kang touched his nose and said, "Clan Chief Li, I, Zhao Kang, don't have to ask for so much. There is really no other way. Think about it for yourself, how can you keep your Li family's numerous properties without paying a heavy price? I'm afraid that your Majesty will If the thunder is really angry, all the property of the Li family, including the people of the Li family, will not be saved! Do you think what I said is right?"