When Yan Kai led everyone to Huacheng, he suddenly found that the road ahead was blocked by members of the Zhang, Ma and Li families.

The heads of the three families stood in the front and said to Yan Kai with a serious expression, "Yan Kai, you are really getting more and more daring. You actually dare to arbitrarily detain the children of our three families! Aren't you afraid that we will stop providing financial support to your City Lord's Mansion? If you don't release the young people of our three families immediately, then from now on, you will never receive a penny of support from us again."

Yan Kai hurried forward and gestured for them to stop talking immediately. However, the people from the three families turned a deaf ear to Yan Kai's gesture and paid no attention to it.

Seeing these people being so ignorant of the current situation, Yan Kai felt helpless. He could only raise his voice and shout, "The Minister is here, no loud noises are allowed!"

Hearing the words "Sir," most of the people from the three families immediately became quiet and stopped talking. After all, even though they had some wealth in Zhonghua City, they didn't dare to offend the government easily.

They dared to be so arrogant in front of Yan Kai because they had some leverage over Yan Kai. Now that the Shangshu Lord was here, if they continued to cause trouble like this, it would be a blatant provocation to the Wei court.

However, among these three major families, some people have become accustomed to that condescending attitude. At this time, a middle-aged woman stood up and pointed at Yan Kai and said excitedly:

"Even if the Minister is here, what can he do? This is not a valid reason for your city guards to detain my son. Yan Kai, I tell you, if you don't release my son, then you will definitely meet a bad end."

Chang Sun Dechong watched this scene and asked Yan Kai in a mocking tone, "Is this the kind family you were talking about? They've already pointed their finger at you and scolded you. You're such a coward as a city lord."

Yan Kai explained, "Master Changsun, they did this because they learned that their son was detained by the city guards, and they were filled with worry and anxiety. Under normal circumstances, they would not be like this."

As Yan Kai spoke, he frantically signaled to the heads of the Zhang, Ma, and Li families, hoping that they could take quick action to control this emotionally out-of-control woman and prevent her from saying anything even more explosive.

If he really allowed that woman to continue talking and reveal everything, he would not be able to predict whether the people of these three families would suffer a catastrophic disaster; but what was certain was that he would be in an irretrievable situation.

Faced with Yan Kai's little trick, Chang Sun Dechong couldn't help but ask, "Why didn't you let him continue? Also, they mentioned the money for the City Lord's Mansion. Can you explain what exactly that money is?"

Yan Kai's forehead was already beginning to bead with sweat. He replied, "Actually, there's no special money. They just donate some funds to the City Lord's Mansion every month to support the construction and development of the city."

Chang Sun Dechong sneered at Yan Kai, "So, just because they give money to your City Lord's Mansion every month, you think they're a good family? Can a good family be bought with money?"

Yan Kai just smiled, and did not give any answer to Chang Sun Dechong's questioning. Chang Sun Dechong looked at Yan Kai's appearance, and his heart was filled with helplessness and sighs.

When they finally arrived at the City Lord's Mansion, they found that the residents of Zhonghua City had already gathered there, seemingly waiting for something. The three dandy young men from the Zhang, Ma, and Li families turned pale and their legs trembled uncontrollably when they saw the residents.

These people were victims of persecution in Zhonghua City, and those escorted by soldiers were their accomplices.

The three dandies realized that they might not be able to escape this time. The city guards were no longer in control of the situation. The imperial court had sent in the army to take over. They knew that they could no longer get the city guards to cover up their crimes.

Chang Sun Dechong stood in front of the City Lord's Mansion and questioned Yan Kai, "Aren't you going to plead guilty yet?"

Yan Kai was stunned for a moment, then responded in confusion: "Master Changsun, aren't we discussing a murder and corpse disposal case? What is my guilt?"

Upon hearing this, Chang Sun Dechong sighed helplessly, his eyes revealing deep regret, and then he fell silent.

At this time, Chu Fan stood up and said angrily to Chang Sun Dechong, "That's enough, Chang Sun Dechong, how long are you going to protect him?"

After Chu Fan finished speaking, he unceremoniously threw all the evidence collected by Eunuch Li in front of Chang Sun Dechong, and the papers eventually scattered all over the floor.

Chang Sun Dechong was just about to bend down to pick up the papers scattered on the ground, wanting to know what Yan Kai had done to make His Majesty so angry.

Yan Kai walked forward without hesitation, stood in front of Chu Fan, pointed at him, and said in a tone full of anger and disdain: "Who are you? How dare you speak to Minister Zhang Sun so rudely!"

Chang Sun Dechong's heart was about to jump out. He wanted to save your life so much, but you seemed to want me dead.

I have not revealed my identity to His Majesty for such a long time, and I have not used my power to order the arrest of the three playboys for such a long time, just to let you perform meritorious deeds. Then I will come forward to plead with His Majesty to spare your life.

However, Yan Kai seemed to have completely immersed himself in the power of his position as city lord. He acted tyrannically and recklessly in Zhonghua City, as if he had forgotten that there were still people in the world who could punish him. He actually dared to speak to His Majesty in such an unscrupulous manner.

Chang Sun Dechong was filled with regret. He realized that he shouldn't have overthought it initially. Instead, he should have directly used his power and ordered the city guards to detain the three dandies and Yan Kai. As the Minister of War, who did he want to arrest and what evidence did he need?

Since His Majesty had witnessed it personally, why did I make the matter so complicated? If I had simply arrested the three playboys at that time, there wouldn't have been so many problems.

Now, even if I sell my two daughters to His Majesty, I may not be able to save my own life.

Although Changsun Dechong pondered this for a moment, it didn't take him long. He immediately shouted at Yan Kai, "Shut up! Don't be disrespectful to His Majesty."

Then Chang Sun Dechong knelt before Chu Fan and said, "I deserve death for allowing Yan Kai to offend Your Majesty. I beg Your Majesty to punish me."