Everyone present looked at Li Xiaohua one after another.

One is the leader of a clan and the other is unknown to the thirteen elders. Although they all belong to the Li family in Jinling, their identities and status are different and they are not above the same level at all.

At this moment, the dignified patriarch and a famous man from the world were held accountable by an elder in front of the world's heroes. Everyone couldn't help but feel excited to see how Li Xiaohua deal with it.

Li Xiaohua took a deep breath and said slowly, "Mr. Li has been in charge of the Li family in Jinling for 20 years and has led his family to reach today's low level step by step. Although he has not made great contributions, he claims to have not made any major mistakes. In the troubles of fellow workers in the world, my Li family generously helps. When the people encounter natural disasters, my Li family opens warehouses and releases grain. The three houses and 16 branches in the clan are different. Although he has not achieved perfection over the years, he is still impartial. I really don't know what you call a crime."

Li Xiangzhong laughed, "What a perfect person." He looked around and said, "In front of the heroes of the world, I will count your crimes in detail."

"First, twenty years ago, my brother Li Xiangyang was incompatible with you and repeatedly contradicted you. In order to revenge, you colluded with Taihu bandits, kidnapped escorts, framed my brother, and forced my brother to commit suicide. It was unjust."

"Second, after the incident was exposed, you killed all the thirteen guards of the Thirteenth Room, and lied that it was done by the Taihu bandits, which was unkind."

"Third, when the old man learned about this, he ordered me to investigate. You tried every means to cover up the truth. In the end, he was angry to death by you. This is because of unfilial piety."

Not only everyone, but also many of the Li family members were shocked when they heard about this. Twenty years ago, the Thirteenth House was considered a wealthy family in the Jinling family. The two brothers Li Xiangyang and Li Xiangzhong were also quite famous in the world. Later, Li Xiangyang was forced to commit suicide due to the failure of the escort. The Thirteenth House quickly fell into defeat. It turned out that there were such cases among them.

Li Xiaohua sneered, "You're on you, whatever you want to say. But the matter is really fair. Is there a public opinion? Do you want to overturn the case for this matter? Although Li Xiangyang was guilty of losing the escort back then, he was trapped by love and couldn't think about it for a while, so how could he blame me? The old man finally made a conclusion. Now you are throwing dirty water on Li, which is already a crime of slandering the clan leader."

"Do you want to deny it?"

"Where is the evidence?" Li Xiaohua asked, "Can you count by just sticking to this matter?"

Li Xiangzhong said, "You, Li Xiaohua, do things without any leakage, where can I find evidence? But before my brother died, he personally admitted that this was yours. I have no evidence, but I have the right to vote! I don't need you to commit suicide and apologize. As long as you are willing to kneel down and confess, I will still support Qingcheng as the patriarch."

Li Xiaoshu scolded, "Li Xiangzhong, what occasion is this? Where is your turn to talk nonsense? Even if the elder brother is responsible, it is still a matter within our clan. Where is your turn to speak out here!"

Although Li Xiaoshu has ideas about the position of the clan leader, he will never do such a thing that would damage the reputation of the family. Even if this case was done by Li Xiaohua, Li Xiangyang should not have shook out in front of the heroes of the world. This is clearly a loss-making loss!

Li Xiangzhong laughed, "Privately? In private, I'm afraid our patriarch's knife has cut off my head before I can tell." His eyes were red and he said sternly, "I just want to expose Li Xiaohua's hypocritical face in front of the heroes of the world. Li Xiaohua, do you admit your guilt or not?"

This is a very good question.

It was originally a matter within the clan, but he became a well-known corpse. If Li Xiaohua did not plead guilty, Li Qingcheng's position as the leader of the clan will not be successful. However, if he pleaded guilty, the position of Li family in the Jinling world will be greatly reduced in the future.

Li Xiaocao also said sternly, "Li Xiangzhong, are you crazy? What you do today, the Presbyterian will have the full right to remove your position as an elder!"

Li Xiangzhong said, "I am very sober. I know that after saying this, I am afraid that I will not be able to survive today, but justice is in the hearts of the people. When I said it, I didn't think about living!"

Everyone looked at Li Xiaohua one after another.

Li Qingcheng also looked at Li Xiaohua and looked at him inquiring.

Li Xiaohua sighed, "It's over, I have to admit that Li Xiangyang's death is related to me."

"You are finally willing to confess?"

Li Xiaohua said, "But it's not what you think."

Li Xiaohua said again, "I did what I did when Li Xiangyang lost his escort back then, but the crime he committed was not because of the loss of his escort, but because of King Ning!"

"King Ning!"

Everyone was shocked again.

When King Ning rebelled in Chuzhou, all the masters of the Li family in Jinling were released. Thirty-six black-clothed sword princes were almost wiped out, and they made military achievements in the quelling of the rebellion. This kind of contribution to defending the king and rehabilitation was thought that the court would reward the Li family with a marquis, but in the end they received a few words of praise from the capital, which was puzzling.

Li Xiaohua said, "When King Ning raised an army to rebel, he bought 100,000 dan of grain from the family without the Li family's knowledge. The person in charge was Li Xiangyang from the thirteenth house. It happened that the dart he escorted was robbed afterwards. In order to preserve the reputation of the Li family, he forced Li Xiangyang to commit suicide by drinking poison. Our Li family sent 36 sword princes to assassinate Ning, which was an explanation to the court. Li Xiangzhong, are you satisfied with this explanation?"

"Who knows whether what you said is true or false?"

Li Xiaohua said, "More than 30 sword generals died in the Battle of Chuzhou, but the imperial court did not mention anything. Have you ever thought about why?"

Li Xiangzhong said no.

Li Xiaohua said to everyone in the world, "Everyone, this matter is a shameful thing for our Li family. You are all famous and upright people in the world. I tell the truth, and I would like to keep this secret."

Everyone present had three major families, the heads of eight major sects, and the elders of the elders.

, and Xiaosheng’s total field trip, with nearly twenty people. Although they are quite famous in the world, how easy is it to keep this secret?

Li Xiaocao added, "It is a matter of course, and the patriarch will never mention this matter. This matter is related to the face of the court and the royal family. Everyone should weigh it."

This sentence hits the point. This matter involves the dispute over imperial power, and the major sects in the world are afraid of avoiding it. Everyone feels a little regretful. After hearing this, if it is really leaked, the court will pursue it and no one can escape responsibility.

Although the Li family is not a solid piece of solid body, when encountering foreign affairs, they are still relatively tidy. Li Xiaohua breathed a sigh of relief.

Li Xiangzhong said, "Even so, I still choose to oppose it."

After saying that, he filled out the vote and handed it to the general for field trip.

"The twelve votes in favor and seven votes against. The matter of Li Qingcheng's succession as the patriarch was not passed."

I thought it was a routine, but Li Xiaohua didn't expect that such a problem would arise. He had to say, "According to the clan rules, let's decide the position of the head of the monk with a sword."

"If you want to be the head of the clan of the tribe of the three Li family in Jinling, if you want to be the leader of the clan, you can move to the ancestral hall to make a sword oath. Each room can pick out one person to participate in the sword fighting. You also ask two old entourages to fight the formation, and all the fellows from the world will testify!"

Soon, the Li family in Jinling used sword fighting to decide the clan leader and spread throughout Jinling City. The last time the sword fighting was when Li Jianxin was a hundred years ago. How could such a lively event be missed?

Those who had just left rushed back to Shanhefang.

After the Elders dispersed, they went to the ancestral hall one after another. Li Xiaohua called Li Qingcheng aside, "Three houses and sixteen branches, those who agreed to be the patriarch will not join in the fun. The rest of the people have a certain amount of martial arts. If you beat them, it will not be too difficult. Among these people, the only thing they are worried about is your third uncle. If he also participates in the competition, with your current martial arts, you are afraid that you will be your opponent."

"Don't Uncle San stop causing trouble?"

"The situation has changed now. The rule of the ancestors is to be open and upright, and no one will say anything."

"Well, you represent the clan in the battle?"

Li Xiaohua whispered, "After I became the ninth level of the Glowing Ten Thousand Ways, I felt that this sword move was still flawed, and it should be the tenth level. A few years ago, I was eager for quick success and instant benefits. When I practiced, I became a demon. Now my realm is not as good as before. Therefore, I decided to give up the position of monks and devote myself to practicing to achieve the sword path."

Li Qingcheng was shocked, "What?"

"Speak quietly, this matter is top secret and no one knows it."

No wonder Li Xiaohua was only fifty years old, but she retreated bravely. It turned out that there was such a reason. It was just that the head of the Li family had a very high status in the world and rarely took action, so this matter was hidden very well.

Li Xiaohua said again, "Don't worry, you can fight for it. There are two sword servants, and the two great worshipers are here. I believe that no one else will do anything wrong."

Li Qingcheng nodded, "I will."

Soon, the sword servant Li Changshou handed over the list. After Li Xiaohua looked at him, there were only six people who signed up for the 16 branches of the Three Rooms, and Li Xiaocao and Li Xiaoshu were also listed.

The second and third rooms come side by side.

Li Xiaohua asked, "Second, you don't know martial arts, why are you here to join in the fun?"

Li Xiaocao said, "Although we admire our elder brother, the rules of our ancestors are rules. I do this and want to try whether I have the strength."

Li Xiaoshu also said, "Our third wings are the direct line of the clan. If the position of the clan leader falls into the hands of the other wings, our lives will probably be difficult. However, don't worry, with my second brother and I escort, no one will pose a threat to Li Qingcheng."

After a while, Li Changshou said again, "Li Xiangzhong from the Thirteenth House also signed up for the sword fighting!"

The final list is confirmed. The previous six people, including Li Qingcheng and Li Xiangzhong, will have eight people participating in the sword fighting. At that time, Li Qingcheng will accept the challenge of the other seven people in front of the ancestral hall. Only by winning all of them can Li Qingcheng's position as the leader.

It was almost noon, and the sword fighting conference was scheduled in the afternoon.

Everyone dispersed and went to have a meal first.

...

Royal Palace.

"Have you been waiting for me for a long time?"

Xiao Jinyan looked at the Mai swordsman and asked in confusion.

Mai Swordsman said, "I can't tell you how long it takes. It's probably twenty years since Qi."

"Who are you?"

"My name is Shishan."

"Serious Mountain?" Xiao Jinyan racked his brains, not knowing that there was such a person in the world, "I haven't heard of it."

"Of course you haven't heard of it. When His Majesty was not successful, I was the commander of the Jinwei in Prince Yong's mansion."

"Then do you know what I'm here?"

Jishan pointed to the plaque on the hall, "I guess it's for the things above. If you guess correctly, it should be Wang Banxian from Tianji Pavilion who asked you to come?"

Wang Banxian?

Xiao Jinyan thought to himself, is he related to this matter?

The person who told him about this was Yuwen Tianlu, but now Yuwen Tianlu is a dead person to the world, and not many people know that he is alive. Faced with the questioning of the Serious Mountain, Xiao Jinyan vaguely said, "So what, so what, no?"

"I don't care whether it is true or not. The order given to me by Your Majesty is that no matter who comes here, if you want to take such a thing, you will kill it."

"Do you know what's up there?"

"I haven't seen it, I don't know, nor do I want to know. Back then, Wang Banxian lost his status as a national teacher because of this."

The serious mountain road, "Your Majesty asked me to wait here for twenty years, and finally wait for you." He looked up and down at Xiao Jin

Yan said, "It turns out that the person you were waiting for is you. I just didn't expect that the person Wang Banxian trained was so poor in martial arts."

Xiao Jinyan smiled and said, "You guessed it wrong. Wang Banxian is not my master."

"It doesn't matter, anyway, the left and right are dead."

Shi Shan held the sword in his hand. He was still ordinary before. The moment he held the sword, he felt like a person, and his whole body was like a sharp sword, covering Xiao Jinyan.

Slap!
To be continued...