Chapter 466 (1/2)

Wrong (2)

Zhao Yarou was sure Ye Lang’s capabilities were more than just his alchemy skills. The fighting styles he displayed were completely different from what she had seen on the mainland. Even without using douqi, his combat techniques were flawless.

He wasn’t just an alchemist, he was also a brilliant martial artist…

She had no way of proving his capabilities as a martial artist because that was the only time he had ever fought in public. Not just her, even Ye Lanyu and the seventh princess did not know about his combat skills.

Zhao Yarou was already irritated by this incident. And now, right in her own backyard, was an ignorant peasant who dared touch one of Ye Lang’s properties. She was furious!

She initially intended to sentence him to death but the Li family was a clan who supported her so she decided she still had to give face. In addition to that, she could reap a few benefits from it too. That was why she waved it off quickly.

However, she did not want this to happen again in the future. She had to state clearly that no one was ever allowed to touch anything Ye Lang left behind, especially places he once stayed in.

“Meeting adjourned. I’m tired, I’ll be at my quarters. Spread the news across the empire, Li Yan has been stripped of his titles and he will never receive a title again,” announced Zhao Yarou.

He was no longer a lord, that meant he was now a regular aristocrat. Since this was a lifelong sentence, that meant he could never take an important position in the government.

In this mainland, you had to have an equivalent noble title to take a higher-ranked position. Usually, people who could attain such a position was already awarded a title even if they started out as a commoner. This was why this law wasn’t a problem.

Right now, this news meant Li Yan’s future was ruined unless he could slowly crawl up the ranks through the military route up to be a general.

However, everyone knew he was no military material. It would be impossible to fake anything either because an official announcement was to be made across the empire.

“Your Majesty, please…” Li Tianjun wanted to beg Zhao Yarou for mercy but was interrupted before he could speak.

“Sir Li, I think it’s already great he’s still alive. What do you think?” Zhao Yarou said gently, her tone still eerily calm.

“I…” Li Tianjun hesitated, unsure if he should proceed. Like what she said, they were already fortunate Li Yan was still alive. Perhaps he should talk about the matter of titles another day.

“I’m worn out. We shall discuss other matters tomorrow,” said Zhao Yarou. The entire room watched as she left.

When she stepped out, the crowd heaved a sigh of relief and started to discuss among themselves.

“Sir Li, teach your son to be a wiser man so he never makes the same mistake again. It’s not a problem if he harms himself, but he would be in deep trouble if he hurts another with his ignorance.”

Within the palace, the Li family’s influence didn’t mean no one dared speak out against them. The size of your family had no direct correlation to your ranking in the government.

Some may fear the Li family but there were many who didn’t.

At the same time, this was exactly what they were all thinking. The fury radiating from the empress was terrifying, they absolutely did not want to be collateral damage if someone else angered the emotionally unstable Zhao Yarou.

Thank goodness she didn’t involve anyone else or these palace officials would never forgive the Li family even if Li Yan was released in the end.

“Who do you all think you are, talking to my father like that?” asked Li Yan arrogantly. The Li family’s fortune during these past two years had inflated the already spoiled brat even more. He now had no respect for anyone else.

SLAP!

The sound of a slap rang across the room.