Chapter 504: It is easy to change the country but difficult to change one's nature
If she really did it, he would never forgive her.
The emperor thought about the matter of the national treasury and now felt relieved.
He looked at Murong Li with heavy eyes.
Murong Li was such a shrewd man that as soon as he saw the emperor's expression, he knew that he was suspicious of him and Yue'er.
No matter who suspects them, they will never admit it unless they have evidence against them.
Murong Li shook his head and said in a deep voice, "I don't know. If I knew, I wouldn't let that person off easily. I would have settled the score with him long ago."
He did go to settle accounts with Yue'er, and whenever he had the chance he made her beg for mercy and unable to get out of bed.
However, seeing that the emperor still wanted to turn against him for a few pieces of money, Murong Li's heart sank. It was a waste of his fatherly love and filial piety to him for so long, and his sincerity was really wasted.
It seems that it is easy to change the country but difficult to change one's nature.
The emperor is always the emperor. He can never put family affection first at any time. Power and interests always come first.
Murong Li instantly put away his somewhat tender heart.
When the emperor saw that Murong Li's expression was normal, his gloomy face softened a little. It seemed that it had nothing to do with the fourth brother. He must have been overthinking it.
"The date has been chosen by the Imperial Astronomical Observatory. Let's set it for a month later."
Murong Li nodded and said calmly, "Your son obeys your command."
Before, he felt that the emperor abdicated the throne to him a little too quickly, and he was a little uncomfortable with it. But now, he will not refuse, and it can be done tomorrow.
Only when he sits in that position will he and Yue'er be safe.
After Murong Li dealt with all the memorials in the palace, he left the palace because he had other things to do.
As soon as Murong Li left, the emperor immediately summoned his secret guards: "Send someone to protect Prince Li and Princess Li, and make sure nothing happens to them during this month. Remember, just protect them from a distance, don't get too close to them so they can find out. Also, you must report back to me every day about what they do."
The secret guard bowed: "Yes, Your Majesty."
But he was thinking in his heart that the throne was about to be passed to Prince Li, and yet he still sent secret guards to monitor them. He really couldn't change his suspicious habit.
I don't know what he is suspicious about. Does he have a son to inherit the throne?
It's really like taking off your pants to fart. It's a waste of time. Why not just let go?
At this critical moment, the person who should be monitored should not be Prince Li, but the royal family and the four major families.
The secret guard sighed in his heart. There was still a month left. He hoped that nothing unexpected would happen and that Prince Li would ascend to the throne smoothly. Then they could change their master. This emperor was really too difficult to serve.
At the Zhao Mansion, the head of the Zhao family brought people to the Lin Mansion early in the morning. Seeing the miserable state of the Lin Mansion, his heart sank and he didn't know what to feel.
As one of the four major families, he did not want the Lin family to remain as strong as the Zhao family. He hoped that the Lin family and even the other two families would decline, leaving his Zhao family alone in power.
But when he really saw the state of the Lin Mansion, he couldn't bring himself to kick them when they were down. He immediately asked the manager of the Zhao Mansion to buy several large carts of things that the Lin Mansion needed.
There is nothing in the Lin Mansion now, not even a bite to eat.
The old lady was so moved that tears welled up in her eyes. She held the hands of the Zhao family and said, "I never thought that in the time of crisis for the Lin family, it was the Zhao family leader who came to their aid. I would like to express my gratitude to the Zhao family leader. When the second brother and his family return, I will definitely ask them to come and express my gratitude."
The head of the Zhao family was also in his forties. He felt very uncomfortable with the old lady holding his hands like this. However, looking at the old lady who had aged overnight, he could only smile awkwardly and said, "No one wanted the Lin Mansion to be in this situation now, but it is only temporary. Old lady, please don't take it too seriously. Take care of yourself. Besides, our four families are old friends. How can we just stand by and watch? If you need to come to the Zhao Mansion, please don't hesitate."
The old lady wiped her tears and said, "Yes, my dear nephew, you are absolutely right. The Lin family will definitely recover its former glory. Losing this little bit is nothing. I have experienced many ups and downs."
"Yes, yes, that's right, old lady, you are right. Money is just a thing outside of the body. As long as you are well, you can have whatever you want in the future."
The old lady was comforted by Patriarch Zhao, and her depression instantly subsided a lot. She then chatted with Patriarch Zhao for a few words, and Patriarch Zhao said goodbye.
The old lady still has to arrange all matters in the Lin Mansion. The current Lin Mansion is in such a terrible state that it is almost noon and she hasn’t had breakfast yet. There is no place to eat.
The old lady was furious whenever she thought about it. What kind of thieves were they? They didn't leave them a single copper coin or a single grain of rice. They stole everything from the kitchen. It was really infuriating.
The servants did have some copper coins, but how could they have the nerve to take those few copper coins? The old lady still had some integrity.
The old lady looked at the urgently needed items sent by the head of the Zhao family and took a deep breath. When he left, he gave her 12,000 taels of silver notes and told her to buy whatever the Lin family needed quickly. No matter what, she accepted the favor from the head of the Zhao family.
After the head of the Zhao family returned, he quickly called back several of his sons to hold an emergency meeting.
When he woke up early in the morning, he heard that the Lin Mansion had been robbed, so he went to visit the Lin Mansion, but he didn't expect to see the Lin Mansion in such a miserable state.
He had three purposes for going there. The first was to determine how badly the Lin Mansion had been damaged. The second was to test the waters and find out who had attacked the Lin Mansion and whether the Lin Mansion knew who had done it.
Third, as they are both from one of the four major families, the head of the Lin family came to see him yesterday. He went to see the head of the Lin family and express his concern, but he didn't expect that the head of the Lin family has not woken up yet.
As for the fact that Doctor Li went to the Zhao residence to borrow medicinal herbs at night, the doorman never mentioned it at all, and he didn't know about it either.
But from the old lady's tone, she didn't know who robbed the Lin Mansion.
The head of the Lin family has not woken up yet, and the others are even less aware of it.
No matter who did it, he must be vigilant. If they attack the Lin family, it is not impossible that they will attack his Zhao family.
There are two other families, the Zhang family and the Li family.
Patriarch Zhao believed that this time they were definitely targeting the four major families.
"Dad, are you a little paranoid?"
Zhao Si, the youngest son of the Zhao family, disagreed after hearing this.
The head of the Zhao family glanced at him and said, "You know nothing. All you do all day is eat, drink, gamble and whore. You are not allowed to hang out outside during this period. Stay in the mansion honestly. If you cause any trouble, I will kick you out of the Zhao family."
"Dad, how could my son be out eating, drinking, gambling, or whoring? He's just doing business. And if you keep him at home, what about his business outside?"
Zhao Si got angry and refused to let him go out, fearing that Xiao Taohong from Yihong Courtyard would forget him.
"Fourth brother, listen to what Dad says and don't interrupt."
Boss Zhao immediately scolded his dissolute younger brother, saying, "Can't you see that your father is already angry? He is still talking back and has no tact at all."
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