Wind Flower Snow Moon Tower (2)

At the same time, because Zhao Yarou is not yet twenty years old, many people regard Zhao Yarou as their ultimate partner and think how wonderful it would be to marry Zhao Yarou.

Among the nobles, those who were of marriageable age all harbored the same idea: to try every means to get close to Zhao Yarou and win her favor.

However, this hope seemed very slim. Several ungrateful suitors had been executed by Zhao Yarou, and at that time, Zhao Yarou warned everyone not to make a move on her, or they would suffer the same fate as these people.

But some people didn't believe it and thought they could do it themselves. As a result, not just one, but several people were executed by Zhao Yarou!

Now, everyone understands that they should not try to get close to Zhao Yarou, or at least not so obviously, or they will face certain death.

"Is she going to promote me to a higher rank, or give me a fiefdom, or... is she starting to get interested in me...?"

On his way here, Li Yan had been fantasizing the whole way. He was looking forward to how Zhao Yarou would reward him. His mind was full of thoughts about the reward, and he even imagined that Zhao Yarou would treat him differently and then start to have feelings for him.

However, these were all just his own wishful thinking. No one knew what the actual situation was like, and no one could tell whether Zhao Yarou was happy or angry.

During the summons of Li Yan, Li Tianjun asked Zhao Yarou what it was about, and Zhao Yarou simply replied that they would talk about it when the other person arrived.

Her calm tone left even someone as perceptive as Li Tianjun with no clues. Zhao Yarou's thoughts were notoriously difficult to fathom; almost no one on this continent could discern what she was thinking, whether she was happy or sad, joyful or angry.

Even when she was smiling was uncertain to everyone. Fortunately, she didn't smile often, so there weren't many opportunities for people to guess.

Hopefully, Li Yan didn't offend her...

The consequences of offending her are absolutely terrifying!!

"Greetings, Your Majesty!" Li Yan arrived full of anticipation and took the initiative to bow in greeting.

"You are Li Yan of the Li Family, the eldest son of Li Tianjun?" Zhao Yarou looked at Li Yan and asked calmly.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Li Yan replied.

"Did you reopen the Wind Flower Snow Moon Tower?" Zhao Yarou remained as calm as ever, looking at a document in her hand as she asked the question.

"Yes...!" Although Li Yan didn't understand why Zhao Yarou would ask this question, he still answered truthfully.

Since Zhao Yarou asked this question, it means she must have found out the truth. If she tries to deny it, it will only have a negative impact on him.

"Since you've admitted it yourself, that makes things easier. Men, drag him out and execute him!" Zhao Yarou maintained her calm tone, as if she were discussing something ordinary, rather than executing someone.

"?!"

"What?!"

After Zhao Yarou spoke, almost everyone was stunned. Although they knew that this Eighth Princess was capricious, they never expected that she would summon Li Yan to execute him.

Why did you kill me?

"Your Majesty, what has my son done wrong? Please tell me!"

At this moment, only Li Yan and his son spoke up, because everyone else remained indifferent, not because they were heartless or thought Li Yan deserved to die, but because they were afraid of being implicated.

This Eighth Princess a monster; she's capable of anything. Who knows if advising her will provoke her anger?

"Didn't I just say that? Let's move on to the next topic..." Zhao Yarou said coldly, without offering any further explanation. This also indicated that this matter was difficult and unlikely to have any room for maneuver.

If Li Tianjun wants to protect Li Yan, he will have to pay a price, and there is no guarantee that he will succeed.

At this moment, Li Tianjun really didn't understand what Li Yan had offended Zhao Yarou for. He couldn't believe that Zhao Yarou was like this just because of the Wind Flower Snow Moon Tower incident. In their eyes, it was nothing. Even if there was a problem, it didn't warrant death!

"Your Majesty, please spare my son's life!" In order to save Li Yan's life, Li Tianjun could only kneel down and beg for mercy at this moment, putting aside the matter of finding out the reason for the death.

"Are you going to plead for mercy?" Zhao Yarou stopped and asked Li Tianjun.

"Yes!" Li Tianjun. Was there even a need to ask? Who would abandon their own children?

"If you hand over some of your assets to offset his crimes, then we will spare his life!" Zhao Yarou said, clearly wanting the Li Family to pay money to redeem him.

Since Zhao Yarou has spoken up, it means that these industries are not simple things. Otherwise, why would Zhao Yarou, as the Empress, be interested in them?

Soon, Zhao Yarou gave Li Tianjun a list, which seemed to have been prepared in advance and seemed to be premeditated!

"..." Li Tianjun's expression changed when he saw the list, but he nodded in the end.

The list was later made known to everyone. The list was not actually difficult to make, and the Li Family could afford it, so they would not hesitate.

This list contains assets that the Ye Clan has had seized by the Li Family in recent years. Since they were originally seized from others, they naturally have no problem with them.

Li Tianjun's change of expression wasn't because of the loss, but because he felt that Zhao Yarou had intended to take over the Ye Clan's assets from the beginning and didn't plan to give them to the Li Family.

After this, Zhao Yarou got the prize legitimately, while he himself had to bear the crime of misappropriating other people's property!

The Ye Clan will not blame Zhao Yarou, but only the Li Family. If Zhao Yarou gives the Ye Clan some property later, the Ye Clan will be extremely grateful to Zhao Yarou.

From beginning to end, Zhao Yarou didn't have to give anything, but she was the one who benefited the most. Moreover, she could watch the two Lineage fight each other and gain even more benefits from it.

This Empress is indeed a terrifying person. Never offend her, or you'll be plotted against without even knowing it!

Although Zhao Yarou did not take the Li Family's original assets, the Li Family would not feel fortunate. They would think that Zhao Yarou might scheme against them at any time, as long as they did something to displease her.

At the same time, they felt that this warning was also a form of affirmation. At least she hadn't taken any of the Li Family's assets, which meant that the Li Family was doing reasonably well, as long as they didn't do anything excessive.

The most frustrated person right now is Li Yan. He never expected that he would become an excuse for Zhao Yarou to take so many things. He's a little resentful!

If Li Tianjun been more careful at this time, he might have stopped Li Yan's ignorant behavior and prevented him from facing a difficult and uncertain future!