The Ming Dynasty: Starting with the Somersault Cloud, Old Zhu was so envious he cried!

Old Master Li glanced at the rows of corpses lying there; he knew every single one of them.

In the past, any dirty or strenuous work, or anything he couldn't do himself, was all left to these people.

Including sending them this time to slander the Sixth Prince!

However, Li Fengxian didn't show it on his face. Instead, he shook his head, looking completely bewildered, and said:

"Your Highness, who are they? Why are they lying on the ground? I don't recognize them."

This old fellow knew nothing when asked, yet he spoke as if it were the truth.

Zhu Ming: "..."

The little guy looked at him quietly without saying a word.

She merely glanced at Huang Zi'an standing to the side.

Huang Zi'an immediately understood.

He stepped forward and waved his hand:

"Someone come here!"

"Beat them!"

"You'll stop when you tell the truth!"

The voice just fell,

Several constables immediately rushed up and surrounded Old Master Li.

Old Master Li was completely dumbfounded.

and many more!

Why did you suddenly start fighting?

Don't we need to provide evidence?

The little guy said: What His Highness says is the evidence.

Li Fengxian was about to call out, "Wait..."

A punch landed squarely on his face.

"what!"

Old Master Li let out a miserable scream and fell backward.

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

Fists and feet rained down on him like a storm.

They beat Li Fengxian until he cried out in pain.

"Stop...stop hitting me!"

"I'll confess! I'll confess, okay?!"

"Spare me!"

Old Master Li covered his head with his hands, was beaten until he rolled on the ground, crying and screaming for his parents.

These yamen runners are really ruthless!

They specifically target the most painful spots!

If this fight continues, he'll surely lose his life here!

"Stop hitting him! Stop hitting him!"

"I admit, these people are indeed from my Li family!"

Upon hearing this, Huang Zi'an waved his hand, signaling the constables to stop.

The constables then reluctantly stepped aside.

Old Master Li lay on the ground, panting heavily, his entire body a mess.

Zhu Ming looked at him and said calmly:

"Since the person is from your family, shouldn't you admit to poisoning them?"

however,

Old Master Li wasn't a fool. He only dared to admit that these people belonged to his family, but he would never dare to admit to poisoning them.

Therefore, upon hearing what His Highness said, Li Fengxian immediately shook his head vigorously, like a rattle drum.

"Poisoning? What poisoning?"

"Your Highness, are you saying that these people have died from poisoning?"

"I'm innocent! I'm innocent! How could I poison my own people?"

"There must be some conspiracy involved. We hope Your Highness will investigate the truth and seek justice for us good citizens."

Seeing that Old Master Li was so adamant about not admitting it, Zhu Ming didn't bother arguing with him.

The little guy turned his head and said calmly:

"Bring the person over here."

The voice just fell,

Two constables carried Li Fu, whose face was bruised and swollen, as they approached.

At this point, Li Fu was in no better shape than Old Master Li.

His face was covered in bruises, his eyes were swollen shut, and the worst part was his mouth... Several of his teeth had been knocked out by the constables, and his mouth was so swollen it looked like two sausages were hanging from it, making it hard for him to speak clearly.

Li Fu was brought before Zhu Ming, and when he looked up, he saw the old man kneeling opposite him.

Suddenly,

Li Fu's expression became very excited, and he tried to say something incoherently.

"Mmm...mmm..."

However, because his mouth was so swollen, he couldn't utter a complete sentence after talking for a long time; he could only make some indistinct syllables.

When Old Master Li looked up and saw his steward in this state, his expression immediately changed.

His heart skipped a beat.

broken!

Has Li Fu already confessed?

otherwise,

Why did Your Highness bring him here?

Old Master Li was extremely panicked.

But only for a moment,

He calmed down and his mind raced.

wrong.

Li Fu would never betray himself.

Why?

There are two reasons.

First, Li Fu had been with him since childhood and was promoted by him. He was loyal to him and would never betray him.

Second, and most importantly!

If Li Fu tells the truth, based on the dirty deeds he has done, his entire family will be buried with him!

But if he stubbornly refuses to admit it and grits his teeth, then he still has a sliver of a chance to survive.

Although the Sixth Prince is of noble status, he cannot indiscriminately kill innocent people because of the laws of the Ming Dynasty.

Even if the Sixth Prince dislikes them and wants to punish them, he should at least have evidence.

These people took the poison themselves; we didn't force them.

Li Fu isn't stupid.

He couldn't possibly be unaware of this.

Based on these two points alone,

Li Fengxian was certain that Li Fu would never betray him!

Once Old Master Li understood this, his worries immediately subsided.

He was even a little smug.

Trying to fight me?

Your Highness, you're still too inexperienced!

Do you think bringing Li Fu here will scare me?

too naive!

At the same time, Zhu Ming's voice came over.

"Li Fengxian, you must know this person, right?"

Following the direction Zhu Ming pointed, Old Master Li glanced at Li Fu.

He already had a plan in mind.

Li Fengxian took a deep breath, his face instantly showing a look of utter astonishment, and exclaimed in surprise:

"Li Fu? How did you get beaten up like this!"

"Who did this?"

That expression, that tone... if you didn't know the old man was pretending to be confused, you would really think he knew nothing at all.

As he spoke, Old Master Li turned his head and kowtowed heavily to Zhu Ming with a thud, saying through tears:

"Your Highness, this man is indeed the steward of my household, named Li Fu!"

"He grew up among commoners, always honest and law-abiding, and never did anything wrong!"

"Your Highness, look at the state he's in!"

"Is there no law left?"

"Your Highness, you must do justice for us commoners!"

"We must find out who did this and get justice for this commoner!"

Old Master Li became more and more agitated as he spoke, tears and snot streaming down his face; he was utterly miserable.

Meanwhile, Li Fu, watching his master's tearful appearance,

He was completely stunned.

His eyes gradually reddened, and tears kept welling up in his eyes.

The master was actually speaking up for him?

It's come to this point already.

The master not only did not abandon him, but also spoke up for him!

Li Fu was deeply moved.

He had been with the master since he was a child, and the master treated him well, promoting him from a servant to the position of steward.

Now, even though the master is in danger, he still doesn't forget to protect him.

Li Fu will never forget this kindness!

Looking at Old Master Li, tears welled up in Li Fu's eyes, and he silently thought to himself:

Master, I, Li Fu, have not followed the wrong person!

A scholar will die for one who understands him!

Even if it means death, I will never betray you!

Thinking of this,

Li Fu's eyes suddenly became incredibly determined.

He gritted his teeth and made up his mind.

Later, no matter how His Highness questions us, even if it's through torture, we will not be able to hold you accountable.

He would never confess.

At worst, I'll just die!

He believed that after he died, the master would definitely not mistreat his family.