Chapter 1045: Destruction

Zhou Shuren retracted his gaze. Mr. Xiao was not here today, so he stayed here on behalf of the Ministry of Revenue. Just now, he was looking at Yao Wenqi, and only Li Zhao was left beside him. "My eldest brother-in-law's grandson has already arrived in the capital. When can I bring him to you?"

Li Zhao stroked his beard. The Ministry of War has been quite busy lately. "I'll write to you in a few days."

Zhou Shuren raised his eyebrows, thinking of the soldiers who had been guarding Zhang's mansion, and nodded, "Okay."

Li Zhao asked, "Is the Ministry of Revenue really running out of money?"

Zhou Shuren thought of Yang Wen and endured it, "I really can't move."

Li Zhao curled his lips, "In my heart, you are the incarnation of the God of Wealth."

Zhou Shuren, "......I still thank you for your evaluation?"

Li Zhao really thought so in his heart. Since Zhou Shuren entered the Ministry of Revenue, the Ministry of Revenue still made money, but the money that was due was given very quickly. Unlike before, the Ministry of Revenue really had no money and the money that was due was divided into several installments. He patted Zhou Shuren on the shoulder and said, "You have to think of a way."

Zhou Shuren was speechless, "When the delegation sells the ships and comes back, there will be money."

Li Zhao rolled his eyes. "Whether it can be sold or not is still uncertain. Even if it is sold, it will take several months to get it back."

Zhou Shuren chuckled and walked quickly without waiting for Li Zhao.

Inside the Zheng Palace, the emperor ignored Yao Wenqi who was kneeling, and read the folders one by one. The palace was very quiet, and time passed by little by little.

Yao Wenqi knelt motionless with his head down. He still hadn't had a good rest for several days. When the fire broke out that day, he stood on a high platform and watched. The fire burned the buildings and also burned him, as if the fire was burning his skin. He could not sleep well every day.

"During the founding period of the previous dynasty, your ancestors served as soldiers under the Rong family."

Yao Wenqi's heart clenched, "Yes, my ancestor was a guard in front of General Rong's tent."

The emperor did not put down the folder in his hand. "It took several generations of accumulation for your ancestors to establish the Yao family today. No, it should be the Yao family that was at its peak at the end of the previous dynasty. The Rong family declined, and the Yao family held military power. It was really glorious."

Yao Wenqi's back was soaked, and the sweat on his forehead flowed into his eyes. His eyes felt uncomfortable, but he didn't dare to wipe them. "The Yao family opened the city gate."

The emperor naturally remembered that when the army surrounded the capital and was preparing to attack the city, the Yao family surrendered and opened the gates of the capital. At that time, the capital was already in chaos and many people died, but it was not the army led by him that killed them. "In the capital at that time, your Yao family was the only one in power."

Yao Wenqi bent his back again, "Your Majesty, the Yao family pledged allegiance to Your Majesty that day. The Yao family is only loyal to Your Majesty."

The emperor put down the folder in his hand, looked at Yao Wenqi, and chuckled, "I remember, I always remember, but your father only said he was loyal but didn't swear an oath. How about you swear an oath?"

Yao Wenqi raised his head, "Your Majesty, I am willing to swear."

"Okay, go ahead and send it. I'm listening."

Yao Wenqi's heart was spinning, and he raised his finger, "I swear, if I betray the emperor, the Yao family will not have a good death, and there will be no redemption."

The emperor sneered, "I agree with it reluctantly. Okay, you can go back too."

Yao Wenqi's heart was in turmoil, and he dragged his numb legs out of the government hall with difficulty.

After Yao Wenqi left, the emperor called Eunuch Liu and said, "You can move now."

Eunuch Liu lowered his head and said, "Yes."

The next day, more soldiers entered Zhang's former mansion, and the soldiers outside surrounded the house more tightly, so the situation inside the mansion could not be seen.

Two days later, when people were already feeling guilty, a murder occurred and an entire family was wiped out, with more than 30 people left alive.

Zhu Lan was stunned for a long time after hearing the news, "A branch of the Yao family?"

Boss Zhou's hands were shaking. He happened to pass by today and saw the soldiers surrounding the place. He then realized that more than 30 people were dead. This was just the master. Many of the stewards and other managers also died. The only ones who survived were some young maids and servants.

This was the first time he encountered someone who dared to destroy his family in the capital. Now his hands and feet were cold. "Mom, this is too scary. This is the capital."

Zhulan was not scared. Instead, she thought a lot about it. The surname alone was enough. He was a member of the Yao family. Her first reaction was the palace. She remembered Shuren came back and said that the emperor had summoned Yao Wenqi.

Zhu Lan comforted her eldest son, "Don't be afraid. We have someone in our house who was gifted by the Emperor. Go and tell the housekeeper now that no one in the house should leave easily except for necessary shopping."

Zhou Laoda stared at his mother in a daze. His mother's reaction was too calm. He couldn't help but pinch himself and said, "Yes, mother, I'll go right away."

Zhulan thought, the emperor has taken action against the Yao family. In the emperor's mind, the Yao family should be exterminated and killed in advance, but he has no psychological burden. Bah, the emperor will not have any psychological burden, not to mention that in the emperor's eyes, the Yao family is a criminal family.

Ministry of Revenue, Zhou Shuren was stunned when he heard the news. What on earth did the emperor find out that he was so ruthless.

The news spread quickly and everyone in the capital soon knew about it.

Prince Liang originally wanted to find Yao Wenqi to ask about the Rong family, but then he found out that the Yao family and the Rong family had some origins. Unexpectedly, the Yao family was wiped out.

Princess Liang frowned, "My Lord, who do you think did it?"

King Liang pondered, "It can't be King Qi and the others. Especially now when it's obvious that something big is happening, none of us dare to move."

Princess Liang's heart tightened, and she thought, "Who could it be?"

Prince Liang's heart trembled, "Could it be my father?"

His father had tortured Yao Wenqi. He knew his father and knew that his father must have hated Yao Wenqi very much. Fortunately, he had never looked for Yao Wenqi.

When the King of Qi heard the news, he rode to Chen's house.

Mr. Chen had taken a few days off and was playing with birds. He turned his head and said, "His Highness is here."

King Qi pulled over a chair and asked, "Grandpa, do you know much about the Yao family?"

Mr. Chen turned his head and said, "Not much."

"Who do you think did it, Grandpa?"

Mr. Chen put down the bird cage in his hand and said, "Don't you already know what's going on?"

Prince Qi was silent, and he did understand. "Why? Didn't father already take over the military power of Yaohou Mansion?"

He watched as his father gradually devoured the military power of the Yao family and disintegrated the influence of the Yao Marquis Mansion. Now the Yao Marquis Mansion was a toothless tiger, and Prince Yao had become a cat in his father's hands. Why did his father take action against the Yao family?

Master Chen sighed, "You should understand that your father does everything for a purpose."

King Qi looked at his grandfather. He actually had a guess in his mind that there had always been a force. He had checked but couldn't find out. Now he understood a little bit.

Mr. Chen continued to tease the bird, "You, forget it."

"What does Grandpa want to say?"

Mr. Chen: "Nothing."

The next morning, a notice was posted in the capital city and the city was sealed off.

Ninghou Mansion sent a butler over, "Our Lord said, try not to go out, and guard the gate well."

Zhulan signaled the housekeeper to send the people out and called the eldest son over, "The children will go to the academy today, send a skilled servant to guard the gate and check the courtyard wall."

Boss Zhou looked at his mother's serious expression, his palms sweating, "Mom, I'll arrange it right away."