"I dare not!"
The three of them responded in unison. They looked at each other. After being scolded by Zhao Ning, their faces were not very good, but there were sparks of ambition in their eyes.
They came here not to embarrass Zhao Ning, but to get an answer.
Now...the answer is out.
Zhao Ning sat upright on the throne, his every move and gesture showing dignity, but his heart had sunk to the bottom. He was afraid that this grand gathering of a hundred schools of thought could not be held safely, so he gave up his illusions and prepared for battle.
She waved her hand and said, "In that case, the three of you can go back. Since you have handed the case over to me, I will definitely satisfy every family!"
She emphasized the word "satisfied" on purpose, which made the three of them shudder with fear.
It seems that this case, which was originally intended to be settled by a smooth process, is likely to go in the most extreme direction.
Han Xie alone may not be able to suppress the crimes of the Han family.
Wei Huan's indulgence of Wei Teng must probably be made public.
And there is also the retainer of Lord Pingling who has mastered the art of soul-stealing...
The three of them felt a pang of anxiety; the price of getting the answer this time seemed a bit high.
But as long as the goal can be achieved, everything is acceptable.
The three of them gritted their teeth and said, "I'll take my leave!"
But at this moment.
"Your Majesty has arrived!"
The sound was loud and penetrating, and it spread throughout the entire Jiang City in just a moment, making everyone shudder.
Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw a tall, high-spirited middle-aged man striding into the palace. The queen, the mother of the country, was quietly accompanying him, making no one dare to look directly at her.
"His Majesty!"
The three were shocked and quickly bowed their hands, their hearts pounding. How come he came out so soon?
Or maybe he had already come out, and Zhao Ning was just tricking them!
Zhao Ning was overjoyed in his heart, but he did not show any surprise on the outside. He stood up from the throne with a faint smile and bowed respectfully: "Father!"
"Hahaha! My son is so talented. He really has the demeanor of me when I was young!"
Zhao Ji laughed loudly and asked immediately: "Can you handle this matter properly?"
Zhao Ning smiled and said, "Sure! I plan to..."
Zhao Ji waved his hand: "Since you are confident, just go for it. Sooner or later, you will be the one who will take on important tasks on your own. You don't need to discuss this with me, right?"
After hearing this, the fire in the eyes of the three people was instantly extinguished, and they began to feel uneasy.
this……
Zhao Ji smiled and said, "Since Wei Qing and Han Qing's affairs have been dealt with, let's go back and rest!"
The two looked at each other and could only say goodbye.
"I'll take my leave!"
Their steps were fast, as if they were running away.
The Wei and Han families are both so powerful, but they still dare not take action. Isn't it because of the overwhelming strength and power of the successive Li kings?
It seems that Zhao Ji not only did not go into seclusion this time, but his cultivation level has improved a bit.
This Lord Pingling has caused us so much trouble!
Zhao Qi also wanted to go with them, but under Zhao Ji's gaze, his whole body stiffened. Not to mention moving, even breathing was extremely difficult.
After the two old officials left, the smile on Zhao Ji's face disappeared: "I heard that you brought your retainers with you to search for Ying Wuji's soul?"
"My son, I know my crime!"
Zhao Qi was no longer as calm and composed as before, and he immediately bowed down submissively.
Zhao Ji glanced at him indifferently and said, "This action almost overturned the diplomatic relationship between Gan and Li. What punishment should you receive?"
"Three years' salary deduction and 100 years' imprisonment!"
Zhao Qi's face was pale.
"snort!"
Zhao Ji snorted coldly, "It's a good thing you remembered the Zhao family rules! Although Soul Stealing is one of the 72 Earthly Fiends, it is also a very controversial spell. If used righteously, it can be tolerated, but if used evilly, it will be a demon that brings disaster to the world. What punishment do you think your retainer should receive?"
Zhao Qi didn't dare to answer this question at all, and trembled as he asked, "What punishment do you think should be given, father?"
Zhao Ji snorted coldly: "Since you are a demon, cut off your hands and feet, confiscate your property, and expel you from the country!"
"Father! This..."
Zhao Qi was panicking. He had three thousand followers, all of them were extraordinary people. Didn't they all come for the future and his financial resources?
If it was just deportation, it would still be acceptable.
But if you cut off hands and feet and confiscated property, what would the other guests think?
If one of them is not handled properly, the three thousand guests in his house might disperse.
Zhao Ji said coldly: "Are you questioning my decision?"
"No, I don't dare!"
"According to the laws of Dali, the sins of a son can be paid by his father, and the sins of a retainer can be paid by his master. If you feel sorry for this demon retainer, you can take the blame for him. Anyway, one of them must have his hands and feet cut off, his property confiscated, and leave Dali. It can be him or you, do you understand?"
"I understand, I understand!"
"Go down!"
"yes!"
Zhao Qi staggered out of Chongli Palace, no longer having the same high spirits as when he drew the flood control map at the literary meeting.
After he left, only the family of three were left in Chongli Palace.
Zhao Ning finally breathed a sigh of relief, and when he looked at Zhao Ji, his eyes were a little red.
"Father, you are finally out of seclusion!"
"yes!"
"Did you have any sudden changes during your retreat?"
"puff!"
A mouthful of blood spurted out, and Zhao Ji, who had originally looked full of energy and spirit, suddenly became listless.
Like a raging fire under a strong wind, it instantly turned into a candle flame swaying in the night wind.
"Father!"
Zhao Ning was horrified and rushed forward to support Zhao Ji. He felt that the magic power in Zhao Ji was extremely disordered, almost like he was possessed by a demon. His mind was in a state of confusion for a moment, and the backbone he had just found suddenly collapsed.
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