Bloody Kyoto

Friday: "Auntie, that's Uncle Zhao. He's a very capable man. Lord Zhao of the Jingzhao Prefecture is his cousin."

"He's the one who told everyone that you're avenging the miracle doctor."

"Uncle Zhao originally forbade anyone in Huaihua Lane from having too much contact with you."

After saying this, Zhao Xiaohai quickly explained, "Uncle's intention was not to avoid you, but to prevent you from being exposed one day and implicating Huaihua Lane."

"But no one in Huaihua Lane is afraid! They all say they want to repay the kindness."

"Although everyone said they weren't afraid to repay the kindness, Xiao Hai and his maternal grandparents didn't dare to make the decision for everyone, so they didn't say anything just now, but just now..."

He walked to the door and pointed to a person chatting with his maternal grandparents.

“That’s Uncle Miao, the blacksmith. He just came to tell us that he hopes we can tell you that you can ask him for anything if you need anything.”

Li Nanle's heart was in turmoil, and she could not calm down for a long time.

After a long while, she said, "Auntie understands. I'll go back and tell everyone. If anything happens, Auntie will come and ask for your help."

"However, your Uncle Zhao is right, it's best not to have too much contact with him normally."

Zhang Xiaohai nodded slowly, "Auntie, I understand. If you need anything, you must come to Huaihua Lane. We all owe each other a debt of gratitude that we can't repay, and it's quite upsetting."

Li Nanle was amused by his words; this kid was actually trying to provoke her.

"Don't worry! Everyone can repay the debts of gratitude they want to repay soon. Just be patient for a little longer."

Zhang Xiaohai was embarrassed by her teasing words. "Auntie, you must remember this."

"Then Xiao Hai will head back first."

"Go!"

*

When Zhao Xiaohai and his group of four arrived at the entrance of Huaihua Lane, they saw Zhao Moyan waiting for them.

The others looked at him, then guiltily avoided his gaze.

"Follow me!" Zhao Moyan turned and walked ahead. The four of them exchanged glances and followed.

When we arrived at the Zhao family's courtyard, we saw that most of the residents of Huaihua Lane were there.

Like Zhao Xiaohai and his group of four, everyone felt guilty and dared not meet Zhao Moyan's gaze.

Zhao Moyan walked to the chair in front of the main gate and sat down, glancing at the people filling the courtyard.

"Do you realize that if you have too much contact with her, and she is later found out, it will implicate all of you?"

"Then we won't let the miracle doctor sister be found out."

"Yes, we can cover for her."

"Yes, we'll cover for her. As long as she's safe, we'll be safe too."

"..."

Zhao Moyan looked at the excited crowd, his eyes filled with helplessness and worry.

Among those who murdered Huo Yunxia was the person holding the highest position in the Shang Dynasty. She would certainly not let that person go if she wanted revenge.

If something happens to that person, the Shang Dynasty will be thrown into turmoil, and the Han family, the most reclusive family, will certainly not stand idly by.

At that time, Huo Lele will be in danger.

And the 'commoners' in Huaihua Lane who have always been protected by the Zhao family will certainly not have a good ending.

Even if he used all the strength of his clan, he could not fight against the Han family, let alone the Yun family.

I really shouldn't have told them the truth about Huo Yunxia's death.

Originally, I told them just so they would know the truth. Who would have thought that these usually timid people would risk their lives to repay my kindness?

"Uncle Zhao, didn't that miracle doctor also do you a favor? Aren't you going to repay that favor?" Zhang Xiaohai looked at him without speaking and questioned him angrily.

"Xiao Hai, you can't talk to Boss Zhao like that," the grandfather scolded in a low voice.

Zhao Moyan didn't mind the child's question at all, and still answered him, "Yes, I will naturally take revenge."

"I just don't want you to get involved."

"If you insist on getting involved, then I'll consider finding you another place..."

"Boss Zhao!" Zhao Moyan was interrupted by a loud voice before he could finish speaking.

A burly man, 1.9 meters tall, walked to the middle and knelt down in front of Zhao Moyan.

“Brother Zhao, our village of a hundred surnames suffered a devastating disaster more than a hundred years ago, and it was the Zhao family that protected our ancestors.”

"It was thanks to the care of other members of the Zhao family, and even the eldest Zhao himself, that we have survived to this day."

"Old Zhao should know why our family of surnames suffered a catastrophic disaster two hundred years ago."

Zhao Moyan's eyes turned dangerous, and he stood up, slamming his hand on the table and chair.

"What do you want to do?"

"No, it's not what Da Long wants to do, it's what we want to do!"

The entire courtyard knelt down in unison, their gazes fixed firmly on him.

Seeing their gazes, Zhao Moyan couldn't help but take a step back, and Zhao Liangchen, who was standing to the side, was also quite frightened.

Were they his neighbors?

Why do they have such chilling eyes?

Judging from what Da Long said, their ancestors must have been extraordinary figures.

"father……"

Zhao Moyan raised his hand and sat down, leaving Zhao Liangchen with the unanswered question.

Have you thought it through?

An elderly man stood up with the help of others.

“Brother Zhao, Huo Yunxia has done a great favor for our clan, just as much as for your Zhao family.”

“She died so tragically. The Hundred Family Surnames clan is a group that remembers kindness. If we don’t avenge her, we will not be able to eat or sleep.”

Zhao Moyan sighed deeply, then looked at everyone with a solemn expression, "Do you know that if you are exposed, apart from the Zhao family, the other two of the six hidden families will be..."

The other five clans will exterminate you all. If that happens, then the Zhao family's efforts over the past two hundred years will have been in vain.

Da Long stood up and looked directly at Zhao Moyan. "Boss Zhao, we may not necessarily fail."

"Besides, the miracle doctor's sister is quite capable."

"Do you intend to use her to wipe out the other five clans for your clan?" Zhao Moyan's murderous aura instantly surged towards the dragon.

Da Long lost his balance and stumbled back several steps. After regaining his footing, he clasped his hands in a fist salute and said:

"Brother Zhao, you've misunderstood. Our clan has never thought about reclaiming our status; we just wanted to lend a hand when that person sought revenge."

Others quickly followed suit.

The old man stepped forward. “Brother Zhao, you should know that our clan has lost all ambition. The only reason we are taking action this time is to avenge our benefactor.”

"Brother Zhao, our clan was poisoned with a hereditary toxin two years ago, and no one in the clan can live past forty-five."

"Over the years, even the Zhao family has been helping us search for an antidote, but to no avail."

"Do you know how terrified everyone in the clan is of turning forty-five?"

"We no longer have to face such fear after meeting Huo Yunxia."

"If we do not repay such a great favor, we will have no face to live in this world."

The old man spoke with tears welling up in his eyes, his back bent over.

Zhao Moyan calmly looked at the group of people in front of him and finally compromised, "Since you are also aware of the great kindness Huo Yunxia has done for your clan, you should also be aware that your exposure will be even more intense than Huo Lele's exposure."

Upon hearing this, everyone knew that he no longer objected, and they were all overjoyed.

Da Long patted his chest and assured him, "Don't worry, Boss Zhao, we will only help her secretly and will not contact her directly."

"The only person who can have direct contact with her is Xiao Hai, after all, she saved his life, and their interactions will not attract the attention of others."

Zhao Moyan nodded, "Be careful in everything, and don't let all the hard work the Zhao family has put in over the years and Huo Yunxia's kindness go to waste."