"There is no need to be anxious for now. Let sister go to father to check out the situation first.”
Lady Hua Yang had been lucky enough to follow Empress Dowager Xuan (Mi Yue) when she was young. She did not lose her composure and did not express her intentions clearly.
Of course, there was also a hint of rejection. Ying Yiren was not qualified to be adopted.
"Tanfeng doesn't object, but sister, you have to think about the future.”
Mi Chen, who was much worse than his sister, quickly said.
"Sometimes, use your brain to think more. Don't always listen to a few words and bring yourself huge trouble.”
Lady Huayang shook her head. Her father Ying Ji was once a great lord. How could she not hear anything about it?
Moreover, even if he had to choose to adopt, it would be the eldest son, Ying Rui!
"Sister, I…"
Mi Chen's face turned red and she could not say another word after being reprimanded.
"Let's not bother about the third young master first. As for what to do, wait for me to come back before making a decision.”
Seeing this, Hua Yang's expression relaxed, and she specially instructed.
"Yes, sister."
Realizing that Lu Buwei might have deceived her, Mi Chen was furious, but she did not feel dissatisfied.
Usually, her sister would not reprimand her for no reason. Moreover, she said it so harshly, which was enough to show the seriousness of the matter.
"Getting something for nothing. Most people would really believe that his methods are not simple.”
Seeing her furious younger brother, Madam Hua Yang became extra vigilant towards Ying Yiren.
“………”
Then, in the name of visiting her father's illness, Madam Hua Yang went to the palace used for rest.
"Hua Yang greets father."
After entering the hall, Madam Hua Yang bowed according to Qin Li's rules.
"Hua Yang, no need to be polite. Sit."
Perhaps it was because he finally had a successor, Ying Ji was much more energetic than before. He was no longer as weak as before.
"Yes, Father."
As soon as she finished speaking, Madam Hua Yang sat down next to her.
"Father, Hua Yang has not had any children for many years.”
Facing her father, who had decades of political experience, Madam Hua Yang knew that it was useless to beat around the bush, so she simply explained her purpose.
First, she wanted to sound out her father's intentions. Second, she wanted to see if she could adopt Eldest Young Master Ying Rui under her name. It could be considered as fulfilling her mother's wish for many years.
"Hua Yang, is this your own idea, or is it someone else?”
Hearing this, Ying Ji didn't have much of an expression.
The throne of Great Qin's fifth generation, Yu Lie, was prepared for his grandson, Ying Rui. It was useless to fight for it.
"Father, Hua Yang is on her own.”
Regarding this, Madam Hua Yang was glad that she had made the decision before and answered truthfully.
"Ta…Ta…"
Ying Ji's fingers tapped on the wooden table, producing crisp echoes from time to time. It was as if there was an unfathomable plot of the king.
The royal grandson Ying Rui had the demeanor of a hero, and the accumulated military merits could easily form prestige. There was no need to set up auxiliary ministers to deter him.
If Baiqi's matter was handled properly, he would gain the support of many generals, or more accurately, the military. At the very least, he would be able to gain a firm foothold in the Imperial Court.
More importantly, the Chu faction's power could not continue to grow. The royal grandson Ying Rui could not be adopted by Hua Yang.
“………”
From time to time, the sound of knocking echoed in one's ears. The terrifying aura that seemed to be tangible directly attacked the depths of one's heart.
Therefore, even Madam Hua Yang, who had experienced many storms, inevitably felt a little lacking in confidence.
"Regarding the matter of adoption, please postpone it and wait for my imperial order.”
With all kinds of complicated factors, Ying Ji quickly made up his mind. He didn't make any indecisive decisions.
"Yes, Father. Hua Yang will take his leave."
The matter of adoption became confusing. Madam Hua Yang knew that it was not appropriate to ask again, so she left.
"Your Majesty, a guest of the Third Young Master Yiren's residence, Lu Buwei, a merchant from the State of Wei, came to Lord Yangquan's residence today as a lobbyist.”
"This is the relevant information. Please take a look, Your Majesty.”
When Lady Huayang stepped out of the palace, a figure dressed in black and wearing a Mystic Bird mask presented a bamboo slip to Ying Ji.
"He doesn't want the Great Qin Empire to dominate the east. He only knows how to fight for power and become the Crown Prince. He even wants to use Huayang to build connections.”
After browsing through the information provided by the members of the Black Ice Platform-South, Ying Ji's white beard rose and fell, showing the extreme anger in his heart, and perhaps also the deep disdain.
He didn't have any skills, but he was an expert in this. It seemed that he was disgusted by his life.
It was normal for people to compete for the position of Crown Prince, but they should never have used connections to gain something for nothing.
"Fortunately, we'll wait until the next heir. If we really hand Great Qin over to such a young master, the process of unifying the world will only be delayed.”
"Perhaps, there will be a huge mess left behind.”
It had to be said that Ying Ji's vision was very sharp. He could almost see the consequences of Ying Yiren's succession.
And that was indeed the case in history. Lu Buwei, who had left behind a figurehead, had watched the Hetao region fall for the sake of the throne, and Lao Ai had launched a rebellion that almost led to the change of the country.
"Your Majesty, Young Master Zi Huan requests an audience.”
At this moment, the eunuch's voice rang out again in the quiet palace.
"Xuan."
Although he was in the flames of anger, Ying Ji restrained himself very well and didn't look any different from usual.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
After obtaining the King's approval, the eunuch passed the message to the Second Young Master Ying Zihe.
"Ying Zi Ran greets grandfather."
"Ziyou, no need to be polite."
After some simple etiquette, Ying Zi Xin sat on the other side, which was the row below Madam Hua Yang's seat.
"Grandfather, Zi Meng thinks that we have to kill Baiqi.”
Ying Zihua cupped his hands and used the first sentence that he had discussed with the elders as an opening remark.
Regarding the matter of Bai Qi's death, it was likely that it was true, and removing him from his position was just a prelude.
"Could it be that you really think that I'm old and muddle-headed? In order to obtain my support, you came here to support the matter of Bai Qi's death?”
" It doesn't explain the disadvantages that it will bring in the future or the reason why it must be killed. It's really ridiculous.”
Hearing this, Ying Ji understood what was going on and couldn't help but sneer.
However, he felt more fortunate that a great lord like his grandson, Ying Rui, had appeared in the Ying royal family, where there was no heir.
"Tell me, why did grandfather insist on killing Baiqi?”
If one were to say that he was burning with rage towards Ying Yiren, when it came to Ying Zihua, he was left with a cold smile. Ying Ji casually asked.
It just so happened that he was going to create an illusion today. He was going to bring the matter of the crown prince to the court and directly confer the crown prince Ying Rui in front of the civil and military officials.
"Reporting to grandfather, Bai Qi disobeyed the orders of the Great Qin Emperor and even spoke arrogantly to grandfather. We cannot let him live.”
They didn't get angry or chase them away, which meant that their plan was very useful. Ying Zihua couldn't help but feel happy as he replied.
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