Tremors spread throughout the night.
The next morning's court session was still lingering. Many young masters and officials had solemn expressions on their faces, and they were even more cautious than usual. An obvious pressure pervaded Zhangtai Hall.
Until…
The First Emperor's deep voice spread throughout the hall!
"Ge Nia has been captured, so he should be rewarded and punished.”
Zhang Han took the lead and bowed with both hands.
"Your Majesty is wise."
"Ge Nia's capture should be punished for treason. Seventh Young Master's contributions to the country should be rewarded!”
The moment these words were spoken, the ministers looked on in surprise.
If it was in the past.
Li Si was always the first to step out for court meetings, but it was strange today. Zhang Han was the first to ask for merit for Seventh Young Master?
His ability to curry favor was almost on par with Li Si's!
How did Zhang Han become enlightened overnight?
Everyone's gazes gathered.
Li Si, the leader of the civil officials, also had a serious expression, as if he didn't expect Zhang Han to suddenly take the initiative.
Could it be…
Did he really think so highly of the Seventh Young Master?
Doubt echoed in the hall. The seemingly simple attitude indicated their respective attitudes, causing the officials to not dare to casually make a sound and be extremely cautious.
In such a delicate situation, any words could bring disaster!
Only Fu Su stepped forward to bow.
The Eldest Young Master of Great Qin was still the same as before, his movements extremely refined and his expression calm and respectful.
"Reporting to Imperial Father."
"Your son believes that Seventh Brother has contributed greatly to the country and should be rewarded. However, Gai Nie's defection was sudden and he may have difficulties.”
His kind words rang out.
Many of the courtiers were filled with admiration.
The Eldest Young Master had an extraordinary bearing. To be able to ask for merit for the Seventh Young Master showed that he was broad-minded, and to be able to plead for Ge Nia showed that he was kind and generous. He had the demeanor of an ancient wise ruler.
As soon as he said this, all the officials immediately agreed.
There were civil officials and generals, as well as Meng generals. Naturally, there were also many ordinary officials who were born as Confucians.
In just a few breaths.
The people in the hall echoed one after another, and praises rose and fell, as if Fu Su's words were what the people wanted.
It was a pity.
This peaceful scene quickly came to an abrupt end.
No matter how much he admired the First Emperor, he still looked down at the First Emperor with an indifferent and domineering gaze.
Everyone kept their words in their hearts and gradually fell silent.
After a short silence, a heavy pressure began to spread through the hall.
The officials who had stepped forward earlier were nervous.
Those who could stand in the Zhangtai Hall were all extremely high ranking officials, so they were naturally good at observing people's expressions. Very quickly, they had a premonition that a disaster was imminent!
Your Majesty…
It seemed that he did not agree with the Eldest Young Master's words!
Everyone was respectfully waiting.
The First Emperor only looked at Fu Su indifferently. It was difficult to tell whether he was happy or angry.
"In your opinion, Ge Nia can be pardoned for treason?”
With a single indifferent sentence, the ministers bowed their heads!
A terrifying pressure spread throughout the hall along with the words. No one dared to move recklessly wherever the voice reached!
Fu Su lowered his body even further!
He hurriedly replied respectfully!
"Imperial Father is wise!"
"Your son has no such intentions. No one can violate the laws of Great Qin!”
"It's just that Ge Nia's swordsmanship is outstanding and he's truly a genius of the world. There must be internal reasons for his sudden betrayal. To avoid killing him by mistake, we should investigate further. If we can let him off, it will show how much father loves talents."
Fu Su's voice became softer and softer as he spoke. In the end, he lost all his confidence.
The words that were originally reasonable and well-founded actually seemed so perturbed, immature and shallow. The ministers who had stepped forward earlier were already silent like cicadas in winter.
The hall was so quiet that one could hear a pin drop.
The First Emperor looked down at all the officials in the court, and all of them bowed their heads.
His gaze finally landed on Fu Su.
Looking at that elegant and handsome figure, his gaze was extremely indifferent at this moment!
Benevolence?
In the face of traitors, he still treated them with kindness?
Fu Su's old habit was acting up again.
He felt sorry for Ge Nia and even wanted to use this to spread benevolence and redeem Great Qin's tyrannical reputation, but he had ignored the laws of the country!
No one knows his son better than his father.
Yingzhan could see through his thoughts with a single glance.
There was nothing wrong with Fu Su's beautiful dreams, but he did not have the domineering and decisive attitude that a king should have. He only had small benevolence and love, but no laws of the country!
With such a style, it would be difficult for him to achieve great things in the future.
Disappointment surged in his heart. The First Emperor's eyes were several times colder as he looked down and reprimanded in a deep voice!
"You can leave!"
The cold words rang out. Fu Su's eyes froze, and he could only grit his teeth and bow.
It was a simple sentence.
Fu Su no longer had the courage to speak, and the officials who nodded had complicated expressions.
The first emperor asked again.
"Do you have any objections?"
None of the ministers in front of Grade-9 dared to stand still and say nothing!
Li Si was still as worldly as ever.
"Your Majesty is wise. This matter will definitely be decided.”
The rest of the people were not much different and did not dare to speak anymore.
On the other hand, it was Zhao Gao.
He smiled and bowed as usual." Your Majesty, the Seventh Young Master has made a great contribution. He is very brave and should be rewarded. As for the matter of Gai Nie, it is better to leave it to the Seventh Young Master to decide."”
As soon as he said this.
The ministers were shocked.
Li Si, Zhang Han, and the others froze!
When they saw Zhao Gao greeting them with a smile, they actually felt a chill on his fair face!
This matter was truly troublesome!
Ge Nia had committed the capital crime of treason and should be sentenced to death according to the laws of the Great Qin Empire. Otherwise, someone like Young Master Fusu would definitely anger the Dragon King!
But if Ge Nia was really executed,
If this matter spread throughout the world, the Seventh Young Master might be labeled as an executioner and be seen as a cold-blooded person who did not cherish talent at all!
Once that happened, it would be difficult for the Seventh Young Master to recruit talents, and the Embroidered Uniform Guards would not be able to grow!
The hot potato that stumped the officials was actually thrown to the Seventh Young Master with a smile?
Zhao Gao, this eunuch
Hiding a knife behind a smile was really vicious!
Just as the ministers were arguing.
The First Emperor sat on the dragon throne and spoke indifferently.
"These words suit my heart."
"I have already handed over the matter of Ge Nie to Zhan 'er to handle.”
Whoosh!
The holy decree shocked all the officials, and shock appeared on their faces!
"Your Majesty is wise!"
"Your Majesty is wise!"
"Imperial Father is wise!"
Amidst the bowing, Fu Su also nodded in agreement in shock.
Until this moment.
He finally understood.
It turned out that Imperial Father had already made up his mind. What he said just now was just a test, but he answered it in a mess!
Behind him.
Huhai, who also bowed, had a smug look in his eyes, as if he was expecting a good show.
After today.
His eldest brother, Fu Su, would definitely be hated by his father. It would be difficult for him to have the best of both worlds even if he won the battle. He was the only winner!
......
Black Ice Platform Dungeon.
Many of the guards were blocked by the Brocade Guard. The "brocade" life token on their waists was like the imperial power in front of them, making them not dare to approach.
In the dark dungeon.
Ge Nia leaned against the cell, his face extremely haggard.
"Da, da, da."
Light footsteps sounded.
A white-robed figure appeared, and Ge Nia finally raised his eyes. A faint light appeared in his eyes.
"You're finally here."
"I have nothing to say. I'm willing to take all the blame.”
Ying Zhan walked into the cell with his hands behind his back. His calm eyes saw through everything.
"Ge Nia, looks like you've come to your senses.”
"But you think that you can keep all the secrets after death? Aren't you underestimating me? Neither Jing Tianming nor the Mo Family can escape from my grasp.”
Thud!
Ge Nia raised his head with a frown, shock appearing in his eyes!
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