Zhangtai Palace!
The Qin Emperor, Ying Zheng, sat high above the Dragon Platform.
Under the crown, a pair of dragon eyes were indifferent.
Below the Dragon Platform, the civil and military officials stood quietly with their hands down.
The young masters had come again, and the officials were already used to it.
The morning court session proceeded in an orderly manner.
"Your Majesty!" someone reported.”
"General Wang Li is waiting outside the hall!"
The officials were slightly surprised. They didn't expect Wang Li to return at this time.
On the dragon platform, a strange look flashed across Ying Zheng's eyes as he said,"
"Announce!"
Soon after, a eunuch announced loudly,""General Xuan, Wang Li, enter the hall!"
Outside the main hall!
Wang Li was dressed in a military uniform, his expression calm as he stood quietly with his hands by his side.
He stood straight like a spear!
Of course, when he heard that he had been summoned into the hall, a hint of emotion flashed across his cold face.
He strode forward like a dragon and tiger. With every step he took, the sound of armor clashing could be heard.
As he walked to the main hall, he faced many gazes with a solemn expression.
When he met Ying Zheng, he knelt on one knee and bowed respectfully, saying,"
"Greetings, Your Majesty!"
"Get up!" said Ying Zheng indifferently.”
"Tell me about your battle results this time!”
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Wang Li bowed again.”
"I'll go to the old land of Chu and destroy dozens of strongholds of the remnants of Chu, killing more than ten thousand people.”
"Among them, one of the leaders of the thieves, Xiang Liang, was beheaded and hung in Shouchun City for three days as a warning!”
"But…the whereabouts of the other bandit leaders are hidden, so I was unable to dig them out!”
"In addition, this humble subject has heard from the Chu Country that a young master has appeared in the Xiang clan.”
"His name is Xiang Yu. Although he is young, he has quite a reputation!”
"It's just that they hid themselves too well, so I can't find them!”
"Your Majesty, please punish me!"
Ying Zheng waved his hand and said,"
"You have already done a good job in this matter. What is there to be afraid of a mere youth?”
"Any news about the Hundred Schools of Philosophy and the other six dynasties?”
Wang Li bowed again and said,
"Your Majesty, these survivors suffered heavy losses during the battle in the East County Jungle. After that, they went into hiding.”
"The farmers are holed up in the Great Marsh Mountain!”
"The Mo Family has returned to the City of Traps! Sword Saint Ge Nia and Human Sect's Xiaoyao Zi were also moving forward.”
"As for the other survivors, their whereabouts are erratic. This general…This general has not been able to find their whereabouts!”
Wang Li looked a little nervous, and the clothes on his back were already soaked.
Ying Zheng sat on the dragon throne, his dragon eyes shining with an indifferent light, making it impossible for others to tell what he was thinking.
After a long silence, he said,"
"You can't be blamed for this. I know that you've already done your best!”
"You must have worked hard on your journey. Go and rest!”
"The reward will be sent to your residence later!”
Wang Li's expression changed slightly, and joy flashed in his eyes. He bowed respectfully and said,
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
As Wang Li left the main hall, the civil and military officials shouted,
"Ten thousand years of Great Qin!"
"Your Majesty, ten thousand years!"
"Great Qin is mighty!"
"Your Majesty is mighty!"
Outside the main hall, Wang Li heard a tsunami of voices.
Instantly, his blood boiled!
The corners of his mouth could not help but curl up into a proud arc!
In the main hall, the court session continued.
An official mentioned the selection of the host for the ceremony.
This caused the atmosphere in the hall to become strange.
All the officials in the court were quietly waiting for Ying Zheng's response.
And below Yu Mian!
A sharp glint flashed across Ying Zheng's dragon eyes.
He said in a deep voice,"The host of the hall this time is…Young Master Ziyan!"”
"I have made up my mind and cannot change it!”
Whoosh!
The entire court was shocked, stunned, and in an uproar!
Everyone's eyes were fixed on Ying Zheng.
From his body, everyone could sense his determination.
They knew that this result could not be changed!
Then, his gaze landed on Young Master Ziyan.
He was calm and composed.
Ying Ziyan bowed and said,
"Thank you for your trust, Imperial Father. Ziyan will definitely do a good job in this ceremony!”
Ying Zheng nodded slightly, acknowledging him.
All the officials in the court did not expect that the host this time was actually Young Master Ziyan!
After all!
Young Master Ziyan was only the Fourth Young Master!
Moreover, he had never revealed his true identity before, making it difficult for others to figure out his background.
Even though Ying Ziyan's performance was not bad recently.
However!
Above him, there were three other young masters!
Some people even made the connection.
Recently, the rumors in Xianyang City.
His heart couldn't help but tremble!
Could it be that…His Majesty intentionally…Hiss…I can't imagine!
The minds of all the officials in the court began to stir.
Prime Minister Li Si frowned slightly before relaxing.
His eyes lit up as he pondered.
? Young Master Fu Su's face was pale and his eyes were filled with shock and defeat.
The thing he was most worried about still happened.
However, he also knew that no one could change Ying Zheng's decision!
Hence, he felt an endless sense of defeat.
Young Master Huhai's eyes flashed with a strange light, and his strange gaze landed on Ying Ziyan!
Shaoqing!
He retracted his gaze as if nothing had happened.
The other young masters also looked at Ying Ziyan.
Their eyes flickered, and no one knew what they were thinking.
For a moment!
The atmosphere in the hall was a little strange.
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The court session ended.
The ministers and young masters left one after another.
Young Master Ziyan was summoned alone!
In the main hall!
Only Ying Zheng and Ying Ziyan were left!
Ying Zheng stood on the dragon platform with the Qin Sword in his hand.
Under the crown, a pair of dragon eyes were sharp and dignified.
He looked down at Ying Ziyan as if he wanted to see through him!
Ying Ziyan stood quietly with his hands down and his head slightly lowered. His attitude was respectful, neither servile nor overbearing.
The two of them were in a stalemate for a long time.
Finally!
Ying Zheng nodded slightly. A hint of certainty flashed across his eyes.
Then, his eyes turned dark and his voice was indifferent.
"What do you think about the ceremony that I asked you to preside over?”
"This son believes that this is Imperial Father's trust in this son!”
Ying Zheng's eyes narrowed slightly, then he paced back and forth and said,"
"Recently, rumors about you have spread all over the city.”
"Everyone is waiting for my attitude!”
"And now, I'm letting you take on the role of the host of this hall.”
"Do you know why?"
Ying Ziyan pondered.
After a while, he bowed respectfully. His tone was a little gloomy and cold as he said,
"Your son believes that this is Imperial Father's foresight and wisdom.”
"Imperial Father wants to use this opportunity to find the rats hiding in the shadows!”
Hearing this!
Ying Zheng's deep eyes flashed with relief.
Then, he said indifferently,"
"Prepare well!"
"You may leave!"
Ying Ziyan bowed respectfully and said,
"Your son will take his leave!"
When Ying Ziyan walked out of the hall.
In the empty hall, Ying Zheng was the only one left.
On the Dragon Platform, his figure stood tall like a tall mountain. His steps were tall, heavy, and imposing!
He looked into the distance as if he could see through everything.
He could not help but smile.
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Young Master Fusu's residence.
Fu Su's confidence was swept away. He was calm and indifferent.
He didn't have the passion and drive of the past.
At this moment!
He was very depressed, dispirited, and even a little self-destructive.
He was like a walking corpse. He had lost his motivation, his goal, and everything.
Great Qin's professor, Gongzi Fusu's teacher, Chunyu Yue, rushed over.
When he saw Fu Su's dejected look, his heart felt like it was being stabbed by a knife.
He hurriedly walked to Fu Su and said with concern,"
"Young Master, how did you become like this?”
Fu Su shook his head and said,"
"We're finished!"
"Everything is over!"
"Father abandoned me!"
"The person he likes the most is still Ziyan.”
"Actually, I've already seen through it.”
"Ever since I was young, I have never received such a look from my father.”
"Hope, gratified eyes!"
"In order to obtain Imperial Father's approval, I have sacrificed a lot.”
"For the sake of my father's image, for the sake of not being cursed by future generations, I even openly disobeyed him!”
"The people are suffering! The commoners needed to recuperate! The people should not have to bear so much corvee.”
"The six countries have been destroyed, but the people of the six countries have yet to return. What Great Qin needs is benevolence, not slaughter!”
"The Hundred Schools of Philosophy are all people with great ability and wisdom.”
"We should recruit them, not kill them!”
"My advice is like bitter medicine!”
"It's good for Imperial Father, for Great Qin, and for the people of the world!”
"How I wish that Imperial Father could see my feelings and understand my intentions!”
"But!"
"All of this is futile. It will only make him hate me more and alienate me.”
"Imperial Father no longer cares about me!”
Young Master Fu Su did not have the demeanor of a modest gentleman. He cried miserably.
Chun Yuyue felt uneasy after hearing his words.
She knew his grievances and also knew his feelings!
However!
He also knew that what he had to do now was to let Fu Su walk out of his self-doubt.
He took a deep breath and said,"
"Young Master, you've misunderstood His Majesty.”
"He did this for a reason.”
Hearing this, Fu Su was stunned. He looked at his teacher in a daze, trying to see through the other party's eyes.
The other party was consoling him and saying this on purpose. There was really something else going on.
Suddenly!
He could tell that there was something else hidden in Chunyu Yue's heart!
Fu Su's eyes lit up as if he had seen a life-saving straw.
He hurriedly asked,"
"Teacher, teach me, what is Father doing this for?”
Chunyu Yue nodded to himself. He knew that Fu Su had just not figured out what was going on.
Therefore, he said patiently,"
"Do you remember the rumors that were spreading in Xianyang City?”
"It's about the rumor that Young Master Ziyan wants to fight for the crown prince.”
"Anyone with a discerning eye can tell at a glance that someone is behind this!”
"The other party has hidden himself very well. Your Majesty, there's nothing you can do about him.”
"Thus, His Majesty came to beat him at his own game!”
"Lure them out."
"Of course, this is an open scheme!"
"So!"
"What you need to do is to participate in the ceremony and protect His Majesty.”
"You have to pull yourself together. Don't be so dispirited.”
"Moreover, the position of the crown prince is uncertain!”
"You can't relax, or else, you will only disappoint His Majesty!”
Fu Su's expression became excited, and his eyes were filled with fighting spirit again."
"Father hasn't given up on me. I still have a chance!”
Seeing this scene, Chunyu Yue felt very gratified.
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Young Master Huhai's residence.
Zhao Gao is here!
At this moment!
Young Master Huhai was cultivating.
His eyes changed, one blue and one orange, becoming extremely demonic.
The surrounding flowers and plants were all destroyed by the tyrannical energy emitted from his body.
In the distance, a maid was lying in a pool of blood.
The leaf was embedded between his eyebrows.
Half of the leaf had already sunk into its head.
The maid's eyes widened in fear!
Zhao Gao walked past the maid's corpse with a white handkerchief in his hand.
He frowned slightly and covered his nose with a handkerchief.
He signaled the men in black behind him to dispose of the corpse.
He walked to Huhai, his eyes narrowed as if a sharp light was shooting out of them.
A feminine voice sounded faintly,"
"Why? Are you angry?"
Huhai waved his arm and snapped the plants around him.
"No!" he replied coldly.
Zhao Gao didn't intend to comfort him. Instead, he said to himself,
"Since the Stone of Mars has appeared in Xianyang City, the Hundred Schools of Philosophy and the remnants of the Six Nations will naturally not let it go!”
"The rumors from a few days ago are a sign!”
"The water in this is very deep!"
"His Majesty the Emperor also wants to set up a trap and let the person behind him walk up to the stage himself!”
"After all, an unknown enemy is the most terrifying!”
Hearing this, Huhai's expression changed. He thought for a while and said,"
"Doesn't that mean that the day of the ceremony will be extremely dangerous?”
"I want to protect Imperial Father!"
"Sure!" Zhao Gao said faintly.”
"It's a good time for His Majesty to see the progress of your cultivation!”
"I believe that His Majesty will be very happy!"
A strange light flashed across Huhai's eyes."
"Hmph hmph, watch me. This time, I'll make Imperial Father treat me like a fool!”
The corner of Zhao Gao's mouth curled up slightly, and he said,"
"Then, I wish Your Highness victory!”
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