The Marquis Mansion.

Ying Wuji rested his chin on his hand, feeling very depressed.

This Ji Tong.

What's wrong with his brain?

Why is he always targeting me?

Ying Wuji thought for a moment. Although he had a complicated relationship with Ji Tong, it seemed that they had never met in person.

This person went to great lengths to mess with him!

Why is that?

After thinking it over, Ying Wuji could only come up with one possibility. This guy must have taken a liking to his title as the "Second Saint".

Should he reveal it or not?

This person may have a problem with his brain.

But he is definitely a solid Mohist.

He really wants to turn his path to becoming a saint into a smooth journey for the entire human race.

So the most important thing is to eliminate the "Second Saint" or capture the "Second Saint".

But the "Second Saint" was originally fabricated by the Bai family.

Why would they be so ruthless towards their own grandchildren?

"But it's okay!"

Ying Wuji clicked his tongue. This wave of attacks was really ineffective.

At first, he was thinking about how to remove the nails of the Zhao family, but he didn't expect Ji Tong to bring them all in.

But thinking about it, Ji Tong seems to be hiding a lot of things.

Why did he cut off Nangong Yan's perception when contacting the shadow?

Is it because the shadow is too cautious and has certain requirements?

Or is he originally wary of Nangong Yan?

Ying Wuji was not sure about this. After all, Ji Tong was a saint, with many means. Who knows if he has any sinister methods?

After all, he can even break the transformation of the fetus.

Fortunately, he treated Nangong Yan as a free-range concept.

From beginning to end, he only acted as a listening device and camera.

He did not interfere with Nangong Yan's actions. Otherwise, with Ji Tong's intelligence, he would have discovered something long ago.

Even now, he is not sure if Nangong Yan has been exposed.

And who is that shadow?

Ying Wuji felt that this person might be a tricky character, but for a while, he couldn't figure out who it was.

It's frustrating!

"Wuji!"

A familiar voice sounded.

Ying Wuji turned his head and saw Zhao Ning coming towards him in big strides.

It's not convenient to be affectionate in the courtyard where Mi Xingli might peep.

So he stood up directly.

"Your Highness is here!"

"Elbow!"

"Come with me to the room!"

After a while, the two sat down in the room.

As soon as Ying Wuji sat down, he asked, "How is the situation with the king?"

Zhao Ning smiled and said, "The king is fine, but someone is trying to deceive him."

"Deceive?"

Ying Wuji frowned. Has the identity of the shadow been confirmed?

Zhao Ning nodded and explained the situation in the palace in detail.

Ying Wuji listened and was somewhat moved. He didn't expect his father-in-law to be so reasonable.

But what is the background of this Cao Gonggong?

From Cao Gonggong's resume, he is undoubtedly the most trusted person in the royal family.

No matter what secret operation, Cao Gonggong is always involved. Even in the Battle of Mingdu Anyi, he personally protected Zhao Ning.

With his father-in-law's insight, if Cao Gonggong was really a spy, he would have noticed it long ago.

But if he is not a spy, why would he say such things?

Even if he is not knowledgeable about politics, after spending so much time by the king's side, he should know what to say and what not to say, right?

Ying Wuji looked at Zhao Ning and asked, "Are you worried that he has a connection with Ji Tong?"

"I have to be cautious!"

Zhao Ning nodded and sighed lightly.

From her personal feelings, she still didn't want to believe that Cao Gonggong had a problem.

But what Cao Gonggong said was problematic.

And he had the experience of going missing when he went to Mingdu.

How can he not be cautious?

"So I want to ask you, is there any contact with Ji Tong?"

"Well..."

Ying Wuji frowned slightly and explained the situation with the shadow.

But he didn't dare to make a definite conclusion in the end. "Based on the timing, it is indeed possible that it is Cao Gonggong. But Cao Gonggong already knows your identity, and if his eyes are sharp enough, he should also be able to perceive the close relationship between me and Tang Tang. But in the end, Ji Tong still chose to act as a 'daughter'. If that shadow is really Cao Gonggong, why would Ji Tong do this..."

The two looked at each other.

Indeed, they couldn't understand why it turned out like this.

But they still came to a conclusion: Cao Gonggong cannot be fully trusted, but he cannot be excluded either.

Treat him normally.

Just as Zhao Ji said, don't think about whether to trust or not.

Because for a king, whether to trust or not should never be a question.

Ying Wuji smiled and asked, "So what do you plan to do next?"

Zhao Ning thought for a moment and said, "If we follow what they said, even if we make a mistake, it will only be Li Xiejiang who takes the blame. So we must make Zhao Ying, that old man, do something more outrageous."

Ying Wuji clicked his tongue. "Have you figured it out?"

"Of course!"

Zhao Ning leaned closer and whispered, "We'll do this... and then this... and finally this! What do you think?"

Ying Wuji smirked. "Disgusting enough! Why do I feel like you're becoming more and more cunning?"

Zhao Ning laughed. "Maybe that's what they call 'near red, near black'?"

"I don't think so!"Ying Wuji earnestly corrected, "I think this is going along with the flow, like marrying a chicken or a dog!"

Zhao Ning: "......"

Ying Wuji leaned closer and whispered in her ear, "Ning'er, the bed in the study wasn't big enough that day, and today it's just a coincidence that we're both in the bridal chamber."

Zhao Ning blushed and dodged, "But there are still important matters to attend to..."

"Important matters?"

Ying Wuji was a little unhappy, "How busy can these matters be? Can't you spare an hour?"

Zhao Ning's pupils dilated, "Huh? An hour? Um..."

...

The city of Jiang seemed to fall into a brief silence.

It was as if everything had settled after the new law was established.

Among the royal family, no one dared to mock Lord Changping because of today's events.

But Zhao Ying also didn't dare to discipline the young members of the Zhao family who didn't listen to him.

Within the royal family, there were only small secret meetings.

As for what was discussed between them, no one knew.

The Wei and Han families were both worried and ambitious. If their predictions were correct, this might be their last attempt before the three families split.

If it failed, they would be sucked dry.

If it succeeded, it could stop their decline.

Of course, compared to others, the atmosphere in the Li family was the most oppressive and tragic.

At nightfall.

The ancestral hall of the Li family.

Family head Li Rui stood quietly in front of the ancestral tablets, and his eldest grandson Li Xiejiang stood silently by his side.

Just a while ago.

The Li family had just held a clan meeting, and Li Rui had publicly announced Li Xiejiang as the next family head. The news had spread throughout the city of Jiang.

Now, in the eyes of everyone, Li Xiejiang could represent the Li family to a certain extent.

This undoubtedly increased the weight of his words.

But it also made it more difficult for the Li family to stand alone.

The grandfather and grandson stood for a long time.

"Ah..."

Li Rui sighed heavily. His face, full of wrinkles, was filled with sorrow and vicissitudes.

He turned his head and glanced at Li Xiejiang, his voice hoarse and low, "Xiejiang! Kowtow to our ancestors!"

"Yes!"

Li Xiejiang knelt on the cushion as instructed. According to the clan rules, he respectfully kowtowed to the ancestors of the Li family.

After the ceremony was over.

He slowly stood up.

Li Rui patted his shoulder, "The fate of the Li family now rests on your shoulders."

Li Xiejiang nodded solemnly, "Grandfather, rest assured! Even if it doesn't succeed, I will take full responsibility."

"Hmm..."

Li Rui's enthusiasm was not high.

It was indeed gratifying to have such a good grandson who had this kind of determination.

It was not impossible to divide responsibilities.

But after dividing them, what next?

Their final attempt had already failed.

Even if the Li family could temporarily escape disaster, they had completely lost the support of the Zhao royal family and the Wei and Han families.

In the end, they would have to rely on their own strength to break through the path to Kingdom Qian.

The Wei and Han families might not obstruct them.

After all, they had already been weakened and had their own concerns. It was unlikely that they would waste their energy targeting the Li family.

But they certainly wouldn't help either.

The Li family would definitely face countless difficulties and dangers in the face of the Zhao family's strangulation.

But fortunately, the battle in the Capital of the Great Ming had also caused the Zhao family to lose a significant number of elite troops. This was a good sign.

If the Li family fought desperately to break through, the outcome might not be bad.

Li Rui sighed deeply, "Originally, I thought that after more than twenty years, our Li family would produce three talented individuals, a sign of our prosperity. But I never expected..."

"Hmph!"

Li Xiejiang angrily said, "Caitan and Caimei are really outrageous! One is a troublemaker, and the other always goes against the grain!"

He didn't understand.

How could two birth-giving tools have so many thoughts of their own?

The other women in the Li family were all contributing to the family peacefully.

These two talented individuals not only failed to contribute, but also caused a lot of trouble for the Li family.

It's really infuriating!

Cai.

Xie.

Originally, he had some admiration for his father's skill in naming.

But now.

Compared to these two foolish sisters, he only felt ashamed.

It was all because of their lowly mother.

She didn't teach them the proper Li family teachings and instead taught them all sorts of nonsense!

Even his own father wasn't a good person.

He actually spoiled them like this.

No wonder the position of the next family head skipped him and fell on his own shoulders.

Li Rui frowned slightly, "Have the people from Kingdom Qian arrived?"

"They have!"

Li Xiejiang nodded heavily, then directly burned a piece of talisman paper.

Before the ashes of the talisman paper even fell to the ground, a crack appeared out of thin air in the Li family ancestral hall.

Then, a young man with a rebellious expression stepped out of the crack.

"What is this..."

Both the grandfather and grandson were shocked.

Ying Shisan's unique skill!

To think that such a young person had mastered it.

The young man had a tall figure and looked to be barely twenty-five years old. His aura was extremely sharp, making people feel as if they were being cut by a knife.

The realm of a warrior!

This was a genuine warrior!

And his spiritual embryo grade was not low.

His comprehension was even more terrifying.

Ying Shisan's unique skill was not easy to learn.Except for Ying Shisan himself, the only one recognized to have mastered this unique skill is King Qian's Ying Yue.

Even Wuji Ying, it is only rumored that he might have mastered it.

But this young man in front of him.

Actually comprehended it.

And being able to receive personal instruction from Ying Yue, his status is probably not low.

The young man's chin slightly lifted, his slanting sword eyebrows slightly raised: "Junior Bai Jie, I have seen Master Li!"

Bai Jie?

Surname Bai?

Li Rui's pupils contracted. As the head of the Li family, when he decided to go to Kingdom Qian, he had already inquired about the situation in Kingdom Qian as much as possible.

On the side of Kingdom Qian, the Li family had Lin Qing, making it very convenient to gather information.

Naturally, they could investigate the situation of the Bai family.

Bai family.

A commoner family.

But the younger generation emerged one after another, and through marriage alliances, they established a considerable influence, even becoming a prominent family in Kingdom Qian.

Originally, they should have been a competitive rival for the Li family.

But later, for unknown reasons, the Bai family suddenly disappeared by nearly ninety percent.

The specific reason is unknown.

But according to Lin Qing, the Bai family is likely related to the ancient Tianren clan that was stranded outside.

The ninety percent that disappeared is the part that the Qian royal family could not tame.

The remaining ten percent has completely submitted to the Qian royal family.

Although it poses some threats.

But as long as it goes through several generations of dilution of bloodline.

It will no longer be comparable to the Li family.

This Bai Jie is probably the rising star of the Bai family who has submitted to the Qian royal family!

Being so young and already at the Martial Realm.

The bloodline of the Tianren clan is indeed terrifying!

Li Rui led him to a side hall and smiled: "Nephew Bai, please have a seat!"

"Thank you!"

Bai Jie smiled faintly and did not wait for Li Rui to sit first, but directly sat on the chair.

This temperament.

Is truly unruly.

Although Li Rui was unhappy in his heart, he did not show it on his face. He just smiled and sat down next to him: "Nephew Bai, you must be tired from the journey. Have some tea!"

Bai Jie raised his eyebrows: "Master Li, I prefer straightforward conversations and dislike small talk. If you have something to say, just say it!"

Li Rui felt annoyed.

He thought that the Bai family was probably a barbarian who had returned from the Demon Domain.

They really don't understand any etiquette.

He is at least an elder.

Yet he doesn't show any respect at all.

But he had to ask for help.

So he could only smile and say: "Nephew Bai, are you satisfied with the women our Li family sent to the Qian royal family for Prince Wuque?"

"Well..."

Bai Jie's eyebrows furrowed: "Master Li wants to hear the truth?"

Li Rui stroked his beard and smiled: "Of course, the truth!"

He was extremely satisfied with the two women sent to the Qian royal family this time.

Although they were not the Kun Cheng's heirs.

But they were the most hardworking and talented women among the younger generation of the Li family, and they were most likely to give birth to talented offspring.

In terms of appearance and talent, they were top-notch.

Previously, many men from other noble families came to propose marriage, but Li Rui did not agree and instead used other women to deceive them.

But Bai Jie took a deep breath and shook his head: "Prince Wuque's evaluation is, not as good as a man!"

Li Rui: "???"

Li Xiejiang: "???"

Not as good as a man?

Are these people with the surname Ying all crazy?

Previously, it was rumored that Ying Wuji and Zhao Ning had a homosexual relationship, and later it was rumored that Zhao Ning was actually a woman.

Only now did things seem somewhat normal.

But now Ying Wuque has made these outrageous remarks!

For a moment.

Li Rui felt somewhat lacking in confidence.

Are our Li family's women that bad?

But he quickly reacted. Kingdom Qian is trying to lower the price.

He felt somewhat resentful.

But he could only laugh it off: "If Prince Wuque prefers women with strong physiques, our Li family also has them. When our entire family moves to Kingdom Qian, Prince Wuque can choose at that time. I just don't know if Kingdom Qian is prepared for it!"

Bai Jie nodded slightly: "The royal family and the Li family have already made an agreement, so they have naturally made preparations. However, your Li family's fief is within Kingdom Li, and our Qian army cannot enter easily. We can only meet at the border and send a team of soldiers to protect the key personnel of your family as they evacuate."

Li Rui's gray eyebrows furrowed tightly: "Can't we negotiate and have us extradited?"

"It's not impossible!"

Bai Jie slightly raised his chin: "It just depends on the value of the Li family, whether it is worth it for us to do so! If you want to expose Prince Ning's true identity as a woman, what else do you need to negotiate if you succeed?

If you fail.

You will definitely offend the Li royal family.

In that case, the cost of negotiation would be too high."

"Hmph!"

Even if Li Rui was humble, he couldn't help but snort coldly: "If we succeed, there is no need for negotiation. If we fail and the Qian royal family is unwilling to negotiate, does that mean the Li family is so worthless in front of the Qian royal family?"

Bai Jie shook his head: "Master Li, you are overreacting! If the Qian royal family comes to negotiate, the consequences would naturally be severe, so they sent me!"

"You!?"

Li Rui narrowed his eyes.

Although Bai Jie represented the Qian royal family.

He was still a member of the Bai family after all.

Bai family?

Bai Yi?

The dignified Queen of Kingdom Qian, but ended up in the residence of the Li family in Kingdom Li, it is obvious that they have already broken ties.

This Bai Yi is Ying Wuji's mother.

She can indeed influence Ying Wuji and then influence the decisions of the Li royal family.

There is a rift between the Qian royal family and Bai Yi.So we need Bai Jie as the middleman.

And the bargaining chip.

It is very likely that the missing 90% of the Bai family members.

Understanding this, he put on a smile on his face again: "Since that's the case, I'll trouble you, Nephew Bai!"

"I'm not helping for nothing!"

Bai Jie raised his eyebrows.

Li Rui smiled and said, "What does Nephew Bai want?"

Bai Jie glanced outside, where it seemed that a Li family woman was cleaning the ancestral hall. He smiled and said, "I have heard that the Li family bloodline is extremely suitable for bearing offspring."

Li Rui readily agreed, "After this matter is done, I will personally bring Nephew Bai to choose. Any unmarried woman can be chosen as a wife by Nephew Bai!"

Bai Jie raised his eyebrows slightly, "One is not enough! I want to choose ten!"

Li Rui: "???"

Bai Jie added, "And they will be concubines! Your Li family women are all submissive and not worthy of being my wife!"

Li Xiejiang: "???"

Both grandfather and grandson were furious.

How arrogant can this Bai person be?

Li Xiejiang angrily said, "Are you treating the Li family women as commodities for trade?"

Bai Jie smiled faintly, "Isn't it always like this?"

Li Xiejiang was furious, "You..."

Bai Jie sneered, "I'm just repeating what the Li family has been doing for generations. Brother Li, why get angry? Besides, I'm just making a suggestion. Whether to accept it or not depends on the Li family's decision.

Not to mention that after the plan to bring down Zhao Ning is successful, the Li family won't need negotiations at all.

Even if it fails.

The Li family can still refuse me.

I, Bai Jie, have never liked forcing people."

"Heh..."

Li Xiejiang wanted to say something, but was stopped by a withered hand.

Li Rui smiled calmly, "Since that's the case, let's wait until this matter is over, shall we? If Nephew Bai really has confidence in the negotiation's success, then it's worth having so many beautiful women. Dreams are something we should always have, right?"

Bai Jie smiled faintly, "I just casually mentioned it. Brother Li, don't take it to heart. I'll wait for good news. Goodbye!"

After speaking.

He cupped his hands.

And directly tore open space and left.

Li Xiejiang couldn't help but say, "Grandfather! This Bai Jie is too arrogant! Why did the Kingdom Qian send such a proud person?"

Li Rui's expression became gloomy, "The Kingdom Qian sent him here naturally to negotiate with the Kingdom Li. Although Bai Jie has completely surrendered to the Kingdom Qian, he is still a member of the Bai family. It's impossible for him to have no feelings for his family. Our Li family came to the Kingdom Qian to replace the Bai family's position. How could he not hate us?"

"I see!"

Li Xiejiang felt a little annoyed and shook his head, "This person is just daydreaming. Our Li family will definitely win this time. Marrying ten Li family women as concubines? I don't think he can even marry one!

When our Li family settles in the Kingdom Qian!

It will be the day when the Bai family completely loses power!"

Li Rui nodded slightly.

Good boy.

Ambitious!

Our Li family has countless women.

Are they really inferior to a few struggling Bai family members?

When the Li family settles in the Kingdom Qian, Ying Yue should officially crown Lin Qing as the queen, right?

Originally, I thought that when Zhao Ning ascended the throne, the Li family would become the in-laws of the Kingdom Li.

I didn't expect.

The in-laws of the Kingdom Li haven't been established yet.

But they have become the in-laws of the Kingdom Qian.

Fate is truly unpredictable!

He patted Li Xiejiang's shoulder, "In a few days, it will be up to you, kid."

...

There is no daylight in the prison.

But these days, the prison cell is unusually bright.

The dancing lights are warm but not hot.

The dampness in the prison has long dissipated to an unknown place.

Even the stone floor is dry and clean.

The air is even filled with the fragrance of flowers and plants.

Even the prisoners are all neatly dressed.

No longer the usual untidy smell.

All of this.

Is thanks to one person.

They still remember that a few days ago, when the prison guards opened the prison door, they said meaningfully, "You are lucky!"

Then a large group of people took them out for a bath.

At first, everyone was scared and thought they would be killed after being cleaned.

After all, this is a death row.

A death row that imprisons countless political prisoners.

They will be beheaded one by one in the autumn.

But it's not autumn yet!

Why are they being executed?

But after being cleaned, they were only given clean prison uniforms and then thrown back.

After being thrown back, the entire prison cell became refreshed.

Then.

A new cellmate came to the prison.

He looked withered, but his clothes were neat, and even his hair was meticulously combed.

Luo Xiang?

How did Luo Xiang get in?

After all, he is a political prisoner. Even if he becomes a criminal, he still has some means. Soon, someone asked the prison guard and found out.

It turned out that Luo Xiang voluntarily offered to sacrifice himself for the dignity of the new law by being imprisoned in the death row.

He considered himself guilty of a serious crime.

So he must be locked up in the death row.

It can be hard to make great work when its stolen from "p𝑎wread.com".

Otherwise, it would be a blasphemy against the new law.

Kingdom Li couldn't bear to neglect Luo Xiang.

But he also couldn't bear to blaspheme the new law.

Then...

He could only apologize to the prison.

This prison.

Doesn't look like a prison at all!

Originally, they thought it was already too much to be so clean.

But even more outrageous things were yet to come.After less than two hours, the prison guard unexpectedly invited the most popular theater troupe in Jiangcheng to perform directly in the most suitable viewing position for Luo Yan.

No wonder the prison guard said everyone was in luck.

This is really thoughtful.

It's all thanks to Luo Xiang's influence.

And these past few days.

It seems like the theater troupe has been performing all new plays.

Luo Xiang was moved to tears.

And the woman accompanying Luo Xiang to watch the play seemed to be his illegitimate daughter, Hua Chao, also known as the confidante of the Great Li's husband.

It's not just a rumor.

Queen Bai Yi accompanied her at Shangmo Bookstore for two months.

This is the treatment of a daughter-in-law.

Although it's someone else's business.

But the prison friends couldn't help but sigh.

Zhao Ji and Luo Yan, this pair of monarch and minister, truly have a deep bond.

Not only do they share the same ambitions.

Their taste in choosing a son-in-law is also the same.

Not just the same.

They can even share a son-in-law.

It's really outrageous.

"Hua Chao."

After the song ended.

Luo Yan wiped away the tears from the corner of his eyes and called out to his daughter.

Hua Chao quickly responded, "Father!"

After spending a few days together.

The term "father" no longer sounded as awkward as before.

But there was still a subtle sense of distance between father and daughter.

Luo Yan was not a qualified father.

And he admitted that he was not a qualified father.

So he didn't blame Hua Chao for this sense of distance.

He was old-fashioned and couldn't say the things young people liked to hear. His daughter had not been by his side since she was young, so they had no common language.

In these days of getting along, they actually didn't talk much.

But with the play to watch.

The atmosphere was not awkward.

Luo Yan gently stroked the script on his knee and sighed softly, "If your mother knew that her hard work was being carried forward by you, she would definitely be very pleased. It's your good fortune to meet Wuji, but your fate almost got ruined by me as your father."

Hua Chao fell silent for a moment.

Actually, now that she thought about it, she felt a bit bitter in her heart.

She pursed her lips and asked softly, "Father! I still want to ask, what kind of feelings do you have for my mother and Lady Wei? Do you really love my mother?"

Luo Yan pursed his dry lips, "What do you think of Wanqiu painted by Danqing?"

"Well..."

Hua Chao pondered for a moment and said seriously, "She is a simple woman who understands the big picture."

Luo Yan smiled, "That's how your mother looks in your father's heart!"

Hua Chao couldn't help but ask, "And Lady Wei? Do you have the same feelings for her as you do for my mother?"

Luo Yan fell silent for a moment, "I only have one feeling for your mother, but I also consider Qingyu as my wife..."

He scratched his sparsely-haired head.

Looking somewhat annoyed.

But after thinking for a while, he seemed to know how to express it, "Hua Chao! Let me ask you, what does it mean to be husband and wife?"

Hua Chao pursed her lips and tentatively said, "When two people love each other, they become husband and wife?"

"No!"

Luo Yan shook his head, "It means understanding each other's beliefs and being willing to be consistent throughout their lives in order to be considered husband and wife."

Hua Chao was a little dazed.

Suddenly, she thought of the memory fragments brought by the drop of blood on her heart.

Her mother regarded her father as a hero and was willing to leave for his beliefs, which could be considered as husband and wife.

Wei Qingyu was also willing to fight for his interests from the Wei family for his beliefs, which could also be considered as husband and wife.

What about their beliefs?

Hua Chao lowered her head and glanced at the script left by her mother, and remembered the smooth singing career of her mother and herself.

For some reason.

She also thought of the scene of discussing the script with Ying Wuji in the study all night.

He clearly had many things to do.

And he clearly didn't need to pay too much attention to her.

But he still did.

This belief.

Wuji achieved it.

What about herself?

She thought of the words of the Poison Girl, who said that she was just an ordinary and vulgar woman, not worthy of being compared to Zhao Ning.

Even if Ying Wuji helped her get rid of the demonic seed, they would still grow apart.

Although Ying Wuji didn't do that.

But she still felt it.

If she didn't care about her beliefs at all, how could she be considered a qualified wife?

If she didn't even want to be a qualified wife, why should she demand a lifetime together?

Hua Chao clenched the magical brush in her hand, struggling in her expression.

But in the end, all the struggles disappeared, and she smiled and looked up, "Thank you, Father, for your guidance!"

Luo Yan smiled, "This world has never been peaceful, and it's also my fault."

"No!"

There was a hint of relief in Hua Chao's smile, "Father has never harmed me!"

Luo Yan took out a jade hairpin from his chest, "If possible, bury me with this script and this jade hairpin after I die."

On the jade hairpin.

There was a carved "Yu" character.

Hua Chao nodded heavily, "I understand, Father!"

Luo Yan waved his hand and smiled, "Go out and get some fresh air. An old friend is coming to see me."

"Okay!"

Hua Chao stood up and walked towards the prison gate.

Just as she passed by, she brushed shoulders with Wei Huan who was coming in.

Wei Huan walked to the opposite side of Luo Yan, turned his head and glanced at Hua Chao's back, and sighed, "She really looks like your ex-wife!"

When he said this.

He had a somewhat strange tone.But when Luo Yan saw that he was holding a script in one hand and a jade hairpin in the other, his expression softened.

He sat down opposite Luo Yan, poured two cups of wine, and pushed one of them in front of Luo Yan: "Brother-in-law! Care for a drink?"

"Cheers!"

Luo Yan smiled and clinked glasses with him.

The two of them finished their drinks.

Wei Huan sighed: "Before, I was curious why Qing Yu was so devoted to you. But seeing your performance in the new land these days, I understand now. Qing Yu's judgment was correct.

Actually, you should wait. After the three families split from Kingdom Li, Wei Kingdom will also be able to offer you reforms. Why rush and strain our relationship?"

Luo Yan waved his hand with a smile: "I have too many burdens on my shoulders. I can't bear them for so many years. If the three families split from Kingdom Li a few decades earlier, maybe I would have joined forces with you, my brother-in-law."

"Unfortunately!"

Wei Huan shook his head helplessly.

In fact, he admired Luo Yan quite a bit.

If there was a Wei Kingdom in this world, this brother-in-law would definitely become a wise minister of Wei Kingdom.

Luo Yan had always had the idea of weakening the nobles and strengthening the power of the monarch.

If there was a Wei Kingdom, he would be the Wei King he wanted to strengthen.

But unfortunately.

There was no Wei Kingdom, and he was just the noble he wanted to weaken.

Luo Yan looked at Wei Huan and felt that he had aged a lot.

He smiled lightly: "It won't be long now. Just endure a little longer! When Wei Kingdom is established one day, have you found someone talented for the reforms?"

"No."

Wei Huan smiled faintly: "Brother-in-law, can you lend me two?"

Luo Yan shook his head with a smile: "When I am buried, Luo Wen and Luo Wu should appear. In these months in the new land, these two kids have learned a lot. I have also analyzed the situation of the Wei family for them. They have good understanding and know which direction the reforms should strive for."

Wei Huan sighed: "I knew these two kids went to you! Speaking of which, Qing Yu gave birth to two good nephews for me. It's just their bad luck to meet you. But if you help me cultivate talents, will Zhao Ji say anything about you?"

Luo Yan laughed: "Zhao Ji asked me to pass on a message to you: study the art of reforms well. While you're still alive, get rid of all those parasites who live off their past achievements. When Kingdom Li swallows Wei, you can have your say!"

"What nonsense is he spouting?"

Wei Huan was almost infuriated, slapped his butt and stood up: "The same talented people, you didn't leave any for Han Zhe, did you?"

Luo Yan asked back: "Han Zhe didn't have a sister marry me, why should I help him?"

"True!"

Wei Huan stroked his beard: "This old man is not a good person. He sacrificed one son after another. We can't cooperate with such a person... No, we still have to cooperate, but it's the last time!"

Just thinking about having to cooperate with Han Zhe again later made him feel a bit suffocated.

His thoughts were somewhat muddled.

He waved his hand: "I'll wait for you outside!"

After Wei Huan left the prison cell.

A prison guard hurriedly approached: "Luo Xiang, it's time to go!"

"Alright!"

Luo Yan responded, and with the support of the prison guard, he stood up tremblingly and walked unsteadily towards the outside.

The dungeon was very bright.

So when he came out, the sunlight didn't blind his eyes.

But...

Luo Yan glanced at the sun and felt that the sunlight was more pleasing to the eye than candlelight.

Taking a deep breath of the fresh air outside, he slowly got on the prisoner's cart.

Leaving the dungeon.

Was a ten-mile long street.

The street was filled with people.

But it wasn't like before, when they gathered to watch the execution out of curiosity.

There were no rotten vegetable leaves.

No stinking eggs.

They just watched quietly.

The atmosphere was solemn and solemn.

And it continued like this until they reached the execution site.

This was the gate of the Siqi Palace, and now there was a towering stone monument, with the simplified new laws carved on it.

"Not bad! Very grand!"

Luo Yan couldn't help but exclaim when he got off the prisoner's cart.

Ying Wuji respectfully bowed and lowered his voice: "It was designed by your son-in-law!"

Luo Yan: "..."

He gave Ying Wuji a disdainful look.

What's with the pride?

With the support of the prison guard, he walked shakily towards the execution platform.

On the platform.

He and Zhao Ji locked eyes for a while.

Both of them showed a knowing smile.

Luo Yan didn't say much, he glanced at the people watching around, and smiled at the executioner: "Get on with it!"

"Alright!"

The executioner nodded, and instead of waiting for the execution, he twisted the handle of the knife, and it really came off.

The handle of the knife.

Turned into a wine cup.

And inside, the wine was clear and cold.

Fragrant.

Luo Yan was stunned for a moment: "This..."

Ying Wuji whispered: "Also designed by your son-in-law!"

Luo Yan: "???"

Ying Wuji hurriedly explained: "The head of the Wei family wrote a letter, saying that Father-in-law, you like strong liquor the most, but you rarely drink because of concerns about political affairs. When I learned about it, how could I not do my best? The wine in front of you is the world's strongest liquor, personally developed by me."

"How strong is it?"

"As intense as the people's reaction to the new laws."

Ying Wuji gestured around.

Luo Yan followed his gaze and found that everyone was holding a small wine cup.

The scene was solemn.

But it didn't feel like an execution at all.

He looked at Ying Wuji's slightly reddened eyes, and couldn't help but reveal a slight smile.

Ying Wuji took the hilt of the knife and the wine cup, and solemnly offered it to Luo Yan: "A toast to my father-in-law's journey!"

Luo Yan accepted it.

He nodded at Zhao Ji.

Then he raised his cup to the people around him.

"Ladies and Gentlemen!"

"Long live the new law!"

"I, Luo Yan, will go first!"

He drained the wine in the cup.

Indeed, it was good wine!

Indeed, it was strong!

"Safe journey, Prime Minister!"

"Safe journey, Prime Minister!"

"Safe journey, Prime Minister!"

The voices of the onlookers were loud.

But it sounded very vague in Luo Yan's ears.

By the time he heard the fourth shout.

Luo Yan had already lost consciousness, falling heavily in front of the stone tablet of the new law.

At this moment.

A man named Li Xiejiang suddenly appeared.

He walked directly towards Zhao Ji with big strides, and said with a bow: "Your subordinate has a matter to report!"

Seeing this scene.

Ying Wuji's gaze became extremely cold.

Some people.

Really know how to pick their moments!

(End of the chapter)