On this day, at the place of the ceremony.
The First Emperor stood beside the altar, his dragon eyes shining with a terrifying light.
He had already changed into casual clothes, but it could not hide his kingly aura in the slightest.
"You're saying that the leader of the Nongs and Mos took the opportunity when these mobs were killing the emperor to snatch the Stone of Chaos from the guards in the palace.”
"And the Network is completely defenseless against this and can't do anything?”
Zhao Gao lay on the ground. He didn't dare to look directly at the supreme ruler of the empire, but he could feel his towering anger.
"I'm incompetent and have failed the emperor!"
As the leader of the Network and the number one official in the history of the empire, Zhao Gao had never doubted his own ability and identity.
However, time and time again, in front of Great Qin's True Dragon, he could not help but feel how small he was.
He was like a bug that could be crushed to death by the emperor at any time.
"You are indeed incompetent!" Every word the First Emperor spat out was like a sharp sword hanging over Zhao Gao's head, ready to take his life at any moment!
The wrath of the Son of Heaven was like a river of blood!
It was time to let these rebels know the consequences of causing trouble under Great Qin's rule!
"Summon all the officials to the main hall for a meeting. I have something important to announce!”
……
Xianyang Palace!
The First Emperor sat high on the dragon throne. His dragon eyes seemed to be bursting with light, burning everyone he saw.
All the officials stood in the huge Xianyang Palace like duckweed, which could be overturned by the wrath of thunder.
Their eyes were fixed on the ground, and their heads in official hats were slightly lowered. They were afraid that their eyes would provoke the emperor's anger.
"All of you must know in your hearts why I have come to court.”
No one answered.
"No one dares to answer me, right?”The First Emperor's tone became even colder.”
"The heads of the Nong and Mo families want my head, want Great Qin to collapse, and cause the world to fall into chaos again!”
"The two bandits are extremely cunning, splitting up into two groups. Although they didn't injure me, they stole the Stone of Chaos that General Zhang Han risked his life to bring back!”
"With the rebels causing such chaos, what do you think the Imperial Court should do?!”
The First Emperor's voice echoed in the huge hall of Xianyang Palace.
For a moment, no one dared to answer.
"Ziyan, what do you think?"
The First Emperor looked at Ying Ziyan, who was also silent, and deliberately asked.
Ying Ziyan took a step forward, cupped his hands, and replied in a clear voice.
"Reporting to Imperial Father, your son believes that assassins are rampant and traitors are unscrupulous, so much so that they dare to enter the palace to steal treasures and assassinate the emperor.”
"If we don't investigate this thoroughly, where will Great Qin's reputation go? Where was his dignity? Was it possible for all those who had the heart of rebellion to put their heart of overstepping the boundaries into practice?”
"Your son believes that we have to investigate the whereabouts of the assassins, track down the rebels, and kill them all. Then, find the Stone of Mars and follow the fate of our Great Qin!”
Seeing Fourth Young Master Ying Ziyan's impassioned speech, many of the nobles and ministers seemed to have found their backbone. At this moment, they also stood out one after another like bamboo shoots after the rain.
"I think Fourth Young Master is right!”
"I agree!"
The First Emperor tapped his finger lightly on the imperial table, and the officials in the hall instantly fell silent.
"Ziyan, are you confident that you can find the assassin and retrieve the Stone of Mars?”The First Emperor's expression was indifferent, and his eyes were filled with unfathomable emotions.
Who would dare to guess the thoughts of the imperial family?
"Reporting to Imperial Father, your son can make a military pledge!”
"Good!" The First Emperor's lips curled into a smile, and he couldn't help but admire the Fourth Young Master.
"Since you are so confident, then Zhen will believe you on account of your meritorious service in protecting the Emperor during the grand ceremony.”
"Ying Ziyan, listen up!"
Seeing that the Emperor was about to issue an edict, the clerk at the side hurriedly picked up a pen to record every word the Emperor said.
Ying Ziyan bowed slightly.
"I appoint you as the Chief Inspector. You will be fully responsible for the whereabouts of the assassins and the recovery of the Stone of Mars. If you can't do it, I will make you bring your head to me!”
Ying Ziyan was expressionless.
"Your son obeys the order and swears not to disgrace the emperor's orders!”
……
That night, at the Eldest Young Master's residence.
Fu Su sat in front of the table, his expression unable to hide his fatigue.
"What are you worried about, Your Highness?"
Chunyu Yue was dressed in a plain robe. This elegant doctor always gave off a reassuring aura.
"Sir, you know it in your heart, so why ask when you already know the answer?”Fu Su stroked his slightly messy hair, his tone somewhat unhappy.
"However, in my opinion, Your Highness's current worries are meaningless. The future matters are not unsolvable.”
"What do you mean?"
"Your Highness is the eldest son of His Majesty the Emperor. For many years, anyone with discerning eyes could see that His Majesty has always nurtured Your Highness as the Crown Prince. It's just that the Fourth Young Master's recent performance has been dazzling, which has shaken His Majesty's mind.”
"Your Highness is incomparably benevolent. However, at this time when traitors are rising, what the country needs is not a benevolent ruler, but a heroic ruler.”
"This old minister will stop here. Your Highness, please think about it and rest early.”
Chunyu Yue bowed and slowly walked out of the manor.
Fu Su looked at the night sky outside the window.
The moon was bright and the stars were twinkling. It was a clear night.
Should he be the moon or the stars?
……
On the other side, at the Second Young Master's residence.
Huhai sat in front of the table. On the table were two glasses of wine that had just been poured.
Zhao Gao bowed slightly and stood at the side like a statue that had existed since ancient times.
"This is the fine wine that Imperial Father gave me. He said that it was a reward for my meritorious service in protecting the Emperor this time.”
Huhai narrowed his eyes and said with a smile.
"Thank you for your kind intentions, Your Highness. If this lowly official doesn't drink, I'm afraid I won't be able to enjoy it.”"I advise Your Highness not to drink too much," Zhao Gao said lightly."For people who practice martial arts like ours, drinking is not good for their martial arts."”
"I know, I know. I'm just having a few drinks today.”Huhai shrugged, raised a small cup, and downed it.
"Your Highness saw it today. During the court meeting, His Majesty appointed the Fourth Young Master to track down the assassin and retrieve the Stone of Chaos.”
"Your Highness, do you have any thoughts?"
Speaking up to this point, Zhao Gao's eyes became a little more sinister.
"Master, do you know what you're talking about?”Huhai's tone sank, and a cold smile appeared on his face.""If news of inciting the royal family and inciting the country's foundation spread, I'm afraid that even a hundred heads wouldn't be enough to chop off.”
"Will Your Highness tell anyone?"
"Of course not." A strange light flashed in Huhai's eyes.
"The spies of the Network should have been sent out as well, right?”
"Of course."
"Very good." Huhai finished his second cup of wine and leaned back in his chair.
"Look carefully at those assassins and my dear fourth brother. Report back any information you have.”
"Yes, sir."
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