Huhai and Zhao Gao had already thought of an excuse when they returned to Xianyang.
"Imperial Father, after we received your orders, we prepared to return. However, Ying Yun didn't listen to your orders and insisted on advancing.”
"Afterwards, I had no choice but to return first with the Zhao Manor.”
Ying Zheng fixed his eyes on Huhai, and a powerful aura of an emperor instantly spread out.
Facing such a Ying Zheng, Huhai's body trembled, and he hurriedly lowered his head, not daring to look at him.
Zhao Gao was the same.
After a moment of depression, Ying Zheng asked,""Imperial Father will ask you again. Where is your Imperial Brother now?”
Huhai was stunned. Didn't he already answer? Why was Ying Zheng still asking?
Just as he was about to repeat what he had just said, Zhao Gao whispered,"Young Master, tell me the truth."
Zhao Gao had followed Ying Zheng for many years, so he knew Ying Zheng's temper very well.
As long as someone made a mistake, he would give them a chance to repent.
If the other party did not cherish it, then Ying Zheng would punish them severely no matter who they were.
It was because of this that he asked Huhai to speak the truth.
Huhai was stunned when he heard Zhao Gao asking him to tell the truth. He then knelt down.
"Imperial Father, it has nothing to do with me. It's Imperial Brother who wants to stay behind to resist the pursuers.”
Ying Zheng stared at Huhai, his face cold.
Zhao Gao cupped his hands and said," Originally, we wanted to ask him to leave with us, but Young Master Yingyun refused. He insisted on staying behind to cover the rear. We had no choice but to come back first."”
"If he doesn't stop, can the two of you still come back?”
" I knew it," Ying Zheng said with a dark face." Your brother is not a reckless man. You must have disobeyed him, which is why he was surrounded by the pursuers, right?"”
"Father, no, we listened to him the whole way.”
Huhai was frightened and quickly defended himself.
On the other hand, Zhao Gao's face was filled with shock. How did Ying Zheng know that Ying Yun was surrounded?
Could it be that Ying Zheng had been watching them all this time?
Thinking of this, Zhao Gao shivered.
Even though he had followed Ying Zheng for many years, Zhao Gao was still trembling in fear when facing this one emperor of the ages.
" I don't care what method you two use," Ying Zheng said angrily." You must find Yun. If anything happens to him, you two will be punished!"”
After saying that, he turned around and ignored the two of them.
Seeing this, Huhai could only slowly stand up and leave with Zhao Gao.
After coming out of the hall, Huhai was furious.
"This damned Ying Yun, he's done us in.”
"Now is not the worst time. If he doesn't come back, you and this old servant may be punished by His Majesty."”
" I don't understand," Huhai said with a puzzled expression." Why would Father favor him?"”
"Because he's ranked first on the Intelligence Ranking. As long as he's by Your Majesty's side, Your Majesty will be able to rest easy."”
For an emperor, having a resourceful strategist was very important.
The reason why Ying Zheng was able to sweep across the six dynasties was because he had the support of Li Si and Wei Liao.
Therefore, when Ying Yun appeared at the top of the wisdom board, Huhai and Zhao Gao's positions had already been replaced by Ying Yun.
"Then what should we do? We don't know if he's alive or dead now.”
Hearing Zhao Gao's words, Huhai started to panic.
Zhao Gao said," We can only send people to look for him now. No matter what, we have to see him if he's alive or dead."”
"In addition, train our army. No matter what, we must enter the top ten of the Army Rankings.”
" Don't worry, Teacher," Huhai said." I've already sent people to step up the training."”
"That's good."
Several days later.
Ying Zheng was in the study reading memorials.
At that moment, Li Si walked in.
"Your Majesty, I have something to report."
Ying Zheng raised his head, gave him a glance, and asked,""What is it?"
" There was a drought in Pei County of Sishui Prefecture," Li Si said." There were no crops. Many people took the opportunity to spread rumors that the emperor was unjust, which caused the drought.”
"What? There's actually such a thing?"
Ying Zheng put down the memorial in his hand, frowned and asked,""Have you found out who instigated the rumors?”
" I'm investigating," Li Si said." But the problem now isn't finding out who started the rumors. We need to find a way to resolve the drought."”
"If the drought is not resolved, the people will not be able to cultivate their crops. If the crops are not harvested, the people will start a riot.”
"The remnants of the Six Nations have yet to be eradicated. If the people start a riot again, they will definitely be used by them.”
Ying Zheng looked pensive, feeling that what Li Si said made sense.
"Then what should we do, Prime Minister Li?”
After a moment of silence, Li Si cupped his hands and said,""I haven't thought of a solution yet.”
" If only Yun was here," Ying Zheng muttered." He must have a solution."”
" It's been many days," Li Si said." There's still no news of Young Master Yingyun. I'm afraid he's in trouble."”
Ying Zheng's eyes narrowed. Ying Yun was ranked first on the Intelligence Ranking.
In his heart, Ying Yun was about to replace Li Si.
If they were killed, it would be a huge loss for him and Great Qin.
"Men, go and call Huhai and Zhao Gao over.”
Ying Zheng looked outside the hall and shouted.
At this moment, Zhao Gao and Huhai were still sending people to look for Ying Yun.
But after several days, they didn't even see Ying Yun's shadow, let alone look for him.
After receiving the order from Ying Zheng, the two of them did not dare to delay any further and hurriedly entered the palace.
Soon, the two arrived at Zhangtai Palace.
"Greetings, Imperial Father."
"Greetings, Your Majesty."
Ying Zheng stared at the two of them and asked,""Have you found Yun?"
Huhai cupped his hands." No," he said." We've been searching for him in Chu for a few days, but there's no news of him."”
"Your Majesty, perhaps Young Master Yingyun has already been killed," Zhao Gao said.”
Ying Zheng's eyes narrowed, and then he said angrily,""If he dies, I want you to be buried with him.”
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Upon hearing this, Huhai and Zhao Gao were so frightened that they knelt on the ground.
" Father, this has nothing to do with us," Huhai said with a sullen expression." Ying Yun acted on his own accord and wanted to bring up the rear."”
"That's right, Your Majesty. This time, it was Young Master Ying Yun who made the decision to look for Fan Zeng. If he doesn't come with us, we can't do anything.”
" You can't put it that way." Li Si stood at the side and said coldly," If it wasn't for the fact that I was covering your escape, I think Young Master Yingyun would be fine."”
"You!"
Zhao Gao was furious when he saw Li Si add insult to injury.
However, he did not dare to flare up, because Ying Zheng was staring at him with a cold gaze.
"Do you know that there is a drought in Pei County of Si Shui County? I have gathered all the officials to discuss this matter, but no one has thought of a solution.”
"If Yun was here, he would definitely have a way. Now that you can't find him, what's the use of keeping you alive?”
"Imperial Father, please give us a few more days. We will definitely be able to find Imperial Brother.”
"Yes, Your Majesty, please give us a few more days.”
Huhai and Zhao Gao begged.
Ying Zheng pondered for a moment, then said," Alright, I'll give you three more days. If you still can't find Yun after three days, I'll punish you for your crimes."”
"Yes, your son will obey."
Huhai and Zhao Gao slowly stood up and left.
After the two of them left, Ying Zheng looked out of the hall and said with a frown,""It's been seven days, and Yun hasn't returned. Did something really happen?”
Li Si said," Don't worry, Your Majesty. Young Master Yingyun is ranked first on the Intelligence Ranking. I don't think something will happen so easily. Perhaps he was delayed by something."”
"I hope so." Ying Zheng nodded slightly.”
Just as Zhao Gao and Huhai were searching for Ying Yun.
Ying Yun was fishing by a small river outside Xianyang City.
In fact, he had returned a long time ago.
However, in order to punish Huhai and Zhao Gao, he deliberately did not return to the palace.
Because he knew very well that Ying Zheng would blame Zhao Gao and Huhai after he found out that he had not returned.
At this moment, two commoners passed by Ying Yun.
"Did you hear that there was a drought in Pei County of Si Shui Prefecture? The people started a riot because of the lack of harvest.”
"Yes, I heard that in order to solve the drought, Ying Zheng sent Young Master Huhai and the Zhao Mansion to search for Young Master Yingyun.”
"That's right. I heard that Young Master Ying Yun is ranked first on the Wisdom Ranking. If we find him, we might be able to solve the drought problem.”
"Pei County of Si Shui Prefecture, isn't that where Liu Bang is?”
Hearing the two of them discussing, Ying Yun was startled at first, then he put away his fishing rod and stood up.
"Looks like I have to go back, or else the Emperor will be angry.”
Ying Zheng had sent people to look for him everywhere, which meant that the other party could not find a solution to the drought.
Hence, Ying Yun couldn't stay any longer.
After packing his things, Ying Yun headed towards Xianyang City.
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