Li Hua was in such a hurry to go out and see Zhongli Zhengzhen today because Zhongli Zhengzhen's guard, Song Ci, somehow escaped and probably notified the people in Jinchuan.

Since Jin Chuan sent someone to see Zhongli Zhengzhen, Zhongli Zhengzhen's feigned illness would no longer work.

Li Hua must find a way to make Zhong Li truly obedient.

If he really doesn't listen, Li Hua will have no choice but to make a new human skin mask.

Thinking of these things in the carriage, Li Hua slowly closed her eyes and clenched her robes tightly with her fingers.

He didn't want to kill anyone, but if he was really driven to a dead end, Li Hua was never afraid to kill.

Having traveled all over the country for so many years, what kind of vicious criminals haven't he encountered, and what kind of life-or-death moments haven't he experienced?

He could associate with wandering knights in the martial world, summoning them at will and dismissing them at will. How simple could Li Hua himself be?

However, these things never have a chance to be exposed under normal circumstances, and Li Hua would never intentionally harm anyone.

But if Zhongli Zhengzhen really disobeys today, Li Hua will definitely not be lenient or merciful to him.

He is now with the woman he loves most. Gan Qiongying has come to believe him. Gan Qiongying... has become his real husband and wife, and has been professing her love for him ever since yesterday.

Li Hua finally got everything he wanted, and he wouldn't allow anyone to ruin it all.

Let alone Zhongli Zhengzhen, even if his cruel parents really stood in his way, Li Hua would never back down.

There are no secrets that stay hidden forever, and money can make the devil turn the millstone, let alone climbing over walls.

Li Hua quickly arrived at Zhongli Zhengzhen's residence, where all the servants who had been attending to Zhongli Zhengzhen had been quietly replaced by Li Hua.

Some of the people were wearing human skin masks, and at first glance, they all looked like old people serving Zhongli Zhengzhen.

As for the elderly... they naturally have their own places to go.

After Li Hua got off the carriage, he nodded to San Jiu. San Jiu stayed by the carriage and did not follow Li Hua into the house.

The entire group inside was their people, so Sanjiu was absolutely certain that his master would not be in danger.

Li Hua, draped in a cloak from head to toe and wearing a mask, slowly walked toward the room where Zhong Li Zhengzhen was imprisoned.

When the people around Li Hua saw him, they all bowed respectfully, and walked silently, which meant that they all knew martial arts.

Anyone who witnessed this scene would not have thought Li Hua was a businessman. His aura and the way he acted completely different from how he acted in front of Gan Qiongying.

He appeared simple, gentle, and unassuming in front of Gan Qiongying; he even gave Gan Qiongying the impression of being a crybaby.

Even though he only revealed a corner of his fair chin, people could tell from his slightly pursed lips and sharp jawline that he was not an innocent little rabbit, but an absolute ruler.

No little white rabbit can become rich through business.

Li Hua pushed open the door and entered the room. Zhong Li had already woken up, but due to the medication, he couldn't use any of his martial arts techniques.

He was disheveled and barefoot, struggling with his servants but unable to budge them an inch.

"Have you all betrayed me?! You've been by my side for so many years, how much money has he given you that you all turned to him overnight?!"

"Ha! So you all acknowledge him as your master?"

Zhongli's eyes were bloodshot; he couldn't believe what he was seeing.

"Where's Song Ci? Bring Song Ci here!" Zhongli Zhengzhen pushed the arm of an old coachman who had been with him for over ten years, saying, "I'm begging you, bring Song Ci here!"

This old coachman was the one Zhongli Zhengzhen specifically called in, but it was no use calling him in, because this coachman was not Zhongli Zhengzhen's coachman at all.

But Zhongli Zhengzhen had no idea. He thought these people had just betrayed him for personal gain, but he felt that Song Ci would never do that!

Song Ci was absolutely loyal to him; he even saved Song Ci's life!

But this group of people not only ignored his orders, but also blocked him from leaving the house. No matter how much he shouted inside, his voice became hoarse, and the sound couldn't reach the outside courtyard at all.

After Li Hua pushed open the door and walked in, Zhong Li saw Li Hua and his face twisted quickly before he lunged at her again.

They held me hostage.

However, after Li Hua removed her cloak and mask, revealing a face as serene as distant mountains and autumn waters, she waved to the attendants and said, "You may leave."

Li Hua's voice was so pleasant, like the tinkling of a clear spring, completely unlike Zhong Li's hysterical outburst.

Even though they have the exact same face, no one would mistake them for each other if they were in the same room right now.

Zhongli's face was full of hostility, while Li Hua sat down at the table after entering the room, as if she had come home.

Upon hearing Li Hua's order, all those people released Zhongli Zhengzhen, who immediately rushed towards Li Hua.

These people wanted to step forward to help, but were stopped in their tracks by a casual glance from Li Hua.

Zhongli grabbed Li Hua by the collar, her hair disheveled, and glared at him at close range, saying, "Didn't you say you'd let me go? Princess Duanrong has already left the palace, hasn't she? You've achieved your goal, what else do you want? Hmm?"

"You want to completely replace me, don't you? You want to be the emperor? I will never let you succeed. I really underestimated you. Father is right, there is no one in this world who is not driven by self-interest!"

"I shouldn't have disbelieved Father's words, I shouldn't have treated you as my brother, you don't deserve to be my brother!"

"You've betrayed me like this for a woman, you're simply..."

Li Hua raised his head, his handsome features still gentle, but his eyes revealed a chilling darkness that even Zhongli Zhengzhen shuddered at the sight.

Li Hua recounted a seemingly calm event, which shattered Zhong Lizheng's self-perceived brotherly affection.

“You never treated me like a brother; you just felt sorry for me.”

“I told you, I’m just using your people. I’ll tell you why I’m doing this when I have some free time.”

"Why don't you sit down and have a heart-to-heart talk? Maybe you'll change your opinion of me and understand why I did what I did."

Li Hua's attitude was very gentle, and his tone was so tender.

At this point, he was actually trying to bring Zhongli Zhengzhen to his side.

However, Zhongli Zhengzhen is completely unable to listen to human speech right now.

He grabbed Li Hua by the collar and pulled hard, saying, "You've crippled my martial arts, and you expect me to have a proper talk with you? What's there to talk about with you? I won't believe a single word you say!"