Plop...
Zhao Gao, who had just stood up, was so frightened that he knelt on the ground again when he heard this.
His knees hit the floor of the green steel rock, making a loud thud.
"Your Majesty, I don't know what I've done wrong. Please tell me clearly.”Zhao Gao prostrated on the ground, his voice trembling.
" Huhai has no respect for his elders," Ying Zheng said coldly." He interrupted Qin Lan first and did not know the order of seniority. As Huhai's teacher, are you not guilty?”
Zhao Gao hurriedly said," I'm guilty. Please punish me, Your Majesty."”
"After you retire, go to the Criminal Law Department to receive thirty strokes of the cane.”
"Thank you for your mercy, Your Majesty."
"Stand up!"
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Just as Zhao Gao was about to get up, he heard Qin Lan's voice stopping him.
"Lord Zhao, I advise you to kneel a little longer!”
Hmm?
Hearing this, Zhao Gao was suspicious. He looked up at the Emperor and saw that the Emperor did not say anything.
He could only continue kneeling on the ground.
"Lan 'er, what else do you have to say?”At this time, the First Emperor Ying Zheng asked casually.
Qin Lan cupped his hands and said," Father, I think Lord Zhao should receive thirty strokes of the cane.”
"Why?"
"Imperial Father, you summoned us into the palace late at night. Logically speaking, Lord Zhao should have come to my residence first, but he didn't do so.”
"Instead, he took the lead to go to Eighteenth Brother's estate. He doesn't care about the order of seniority at all.”
His voice was soft.
However, each word was like a sharp blade stabbing into Zhao Gao's heart.
It made him feel a dull pain.
Because this was indeed the case.
Therefore, he couldn't defend himself.
Upon hearing this, Emperor Ying Zheng turned around and looked at Zhao Gao.
"Is there such a thing?"
"Your Majesty, I am guilty. As Young Master Huhai's teacher, I always think of him first.”
"That is why I made such a mistake. Please punish me, Your Majesty.”
Zhao Gao prostrated on the ground, shivering.
"Then we'll do as Qin Lan said and get thirty more strokes.”The First Emperor, Ying Zheng, had a dignified expression.
Zhao Gao quickly nodded." I'm convinced, I'm convinced. Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty. Thank you, Young Master Qin Lan."”
When this scene fell into the eyes of the officials who did not get along with Zhao Gao, they could not help but cover their mouths and laugh secretly.
Good fellow!
He had just been beaten up by Young Master Qin Lan.
He was tricked by Young Master Qin Lan and was willing to receive the punishment.
The master of the net?
This was nothing.
In front of Young Master Qin Lan, he was like a toy being played with.
At this moment, their view of Qin Lan had changed drastically.
In the imperial court, he publicly slapped Huhai!
Beating Zhao Gao up!
Qin Lan was the only one with such boldness in Xianyang Palace.
After that, Emperor Ying Zheng swept his gaze across all the officials in the imperial court, as well as the princes present, with a solemn expression.
"Today, I have something to announce."
"This matter concerns the position of Crown Prince."
The sound was like a dragon's roar.
In an instant, the officials and princes seemed to have been injected with chicken blood. They held their breaths and widened their eyes, quietly waiting for the Emperor's next announcement.
Crown Prince?
This was equivalent to determining the future heir.
As long as there were no accidents, the Crown Prince would be the future King of the Empire.
The ministers were very concerned about this matter.
Line up!
The new emperor ascended the throne and waited for their high positions and generous salaries.
If they stood on the wrong side.
Then, they would be thrown into prison.
And the Crown Prince would be chosen from among the eighteen princes.
According to etiquette, Qin Lan was the Eldest Young Master, so he should be the Crown Prince's first choice.
However, the First Emperor had always adhered to the principle of survival of the fittest.
Whoever had the ability would be the one to do it.
"It looks like His Majesty is going to hold a test to choose a candidate for the Crown Prince.”
This was what all the officials thought.
Just as they were pondering, the First Emperor's announcement rang out in the hall.
"The phenomenon of heaven and earth, Falling Star landing, followed by the appearance of the Golden Board.”
"I will take this opportunity to set up three tests.”
"First, find the Sword God and get me the Nine Revolutions Longevity Pill.'”
"Second, after the other rankings are announced, we'll see who can take the first three spots.”
"Third, go to the wolf tribe's border and open up territory for Great Qin. Destroy the foreign tribes led by the wolf tribe.”
As soon as he finished speaking, the princes present were excited and rubbed their fists.
"Yes, I will obey Imperial Father's orders. Your son will not disappoint Imperial Father.”
"Yes, I will obey Imperial Father's orders. Your son will not disappoint Imperial Father.”
"Yes, I will obey Imperial Father's orders. Your son will not disappoint Imperial Father.”
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Following the announcement of the Crown Prince's test, the other gods had their own ulterior motives. They had their own thoughts and plans.
However, no one showed it.
Next was the retreat segment.
Only after the First Emperor Ying Zheng left did the other ministers and the Crown Prince dare to leave the hall slowly.
After leaving the hall, the officials who belonged to the same faction involuntarily gathered together.
They began to softly discuss the matters of the court.
"Why do you think His Majesty is suddenly preparing to appoint a Crown Prince? Could it be that there was something hidden behind this?”
"You idiot, can't you tell? The Emperor must have heard the 'hypothesis' that Young Master Qin Lan mentioned in the Imperial Court and decided to appoint a Crown Prince.”
"Did you say 'Hu? Could it really be the eighteenth prince? If it was true, then the one who tampered with the imperial edict was definitely Zhao Gao.”
"Shh? Are you courting death…No one is allowed to mention this matter outside the Imperial Court, or else your entire family will be wiped out. If you want to die, don't drag me along.”
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Many ministers and princes formed groups, chatting and laughing as they walked out of Xianyang Palace.
Qin Lan was alone.
The gentle morning light shone on his back, stretching his shadow.
He could clearly see his deep and unfathomable eyes, as well as his handsome face.
Soon, he disappeared from the palace.
This scene was witnessed by the First Emperor, Ying Zheng, who was standing in front of the window of the attic.
The Sword Saint protected him.
"What's your evaluation of Lan 'er?"
The Sword Saint looked at Qin Lan's disappearing back and said a simple sentence.
"Wild beasts always walk alone, only cows and sheep flock together.”
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