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 benefit from 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 unequivocal power in Yuzhou City.

Everyone knows that the people do not fight against the officials.

The moment the Buyi Hou made a move, there was such a big 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 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 got on his horse and went to the rice paper.

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 coming 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 Xuanzhi Imperial Army soldiers.

Shouan 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 emotions."

Emperor Shang looked at the person in front of him and said, "It can be lenient or strict. If there is no real evidence, such a harsh treatment 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 is making 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. After a moment, he said, "Your Majesty, please give me a clear explanation."

"You don't need 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."

Emperor Shang 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 disturb the Li family, you really cannot act recklessly.

In addition, Jian Zongfeng followed the Li family and his daughter all the way to Nanling. Why is there 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 was 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 over 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 attracts jealousy. 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.
To be continued...