Chapter 253 If there is an afterlife, I will definitely repay you!
You have issued a will that Prince Fusu will ascend the throne. Why are you worried now that he will destroy the Qin Dynasty?

Your previous determination has now turned into gratitude, because Li Si's mistake has revealed the Thirteenth Prince's talent in governing the country?
You said that you have entrusted the Great Qin to me, so the life and death of the Prime Minister will be decided by the Thirteenth Prince.

You no longer ask.

What does this... mean?

Your Majesty, we, the old ministers, hope that you will return to the throne and direct the country. How can you bear to let us go?

You were at the foot of Mount Li in the morning trying to stop the Thirteenth Prince from ascending the throne, but in the afternoon you decided to abdicate and hand over the Qin Dynasty to him?

At this moment, everyone is full of doubts!

Even Li Si was no exception. He momentarily forgot about the life he had saved.

He looked up, eyes wide open, and stared at the First Emperor and the Thirteenth Prince in shock.

Even though he might save his life because of Qin Shi Huang's words, Li Si still couldn't believe it.

Your Majesty, a living Qin Shi Huang, with youth and strength surging in your body, actually utters such words at this moment!
What kind of charm does the Thirteenth Prince have that makes His Majesty willing to give up the throne!

The words of the First Emperor, "The world is handed over to you, and you can deal with Li Si at your will..." came like a bolt from the blue, roaring in everyone's ears.

In the hall, Li Si looked at the First Emperor and Ying Heng in shock. Their calm gazes and indifferent words brought endless shock to Li Si!

This is the transfer of the highest power in the Qin Dynasty, and you accept it so calmly and so indifferently?

This is the emperor's throne, everyone covets it, and no one will let it go easily!

At this moment, Li Si recalled how he was impressed by the Thirteenth Young Master.

Important officials such as Feng Quji, Meng Yi and Wang Ben had once resolutely refused to associate with the dandy Ying Heng, but in the end, they were all conquered by the Thirteenth Young Master.

Now, is it your Majesty's turn?
Never mind, this scene is something I, Li Si, am very familiar with.

If the crime of treason is really judged by the Thirteenth Prince, will he spare my life because I follow him?

However, the mystery of life and death was no longer important. At least his family was safe and sound, which was enough for him to be grateful.

Admiration for the Thirteenth Young Master surged like a tide, and he praised him loudly.

"Thank you, Lord Thirteen!"

"The Thirteenth Prince's new law is so powerful that it shakes the world!"

"If there is an afterlife, I would like to turn into a horse and let the Thirteenth Master drive me!"

Outside the palace, five important ministers looked at each other in shock, with different reactions.

Wang Jian, an old friend of Qin Shihuang, clearly remembered that when Qin Shihuang returned, the first person he visited was him.

The First Emperor once mentioned calmly that he was not in a hurry to seize power because as long as he was alive, with a single order, the Qin Empire would still be in his pocket.

At that time he also said that he would first capture the Thirteenth Young Master and break his legs.

Wang Jian felt the same way.

But now, he couldn't understand why His Majesty would hand over power to the Thirteenth Prince who was once suspected of treason?

"I once led a group of veterans to fight against the Thirteenth Young Master, and that was in compliance with the order of His Majesty."

"Now you tell me that you want to hand over Daqin to him. Is this... appropriate?"

Meng Tian, ​​the commander of the frontier, should not have set foot in Xianyang. However, the frontier troops were guarded by the Snow Dragon Cavalry, and the Xiongnu had long been terrified.

He was invited back to the capital with the intention of witnessing how His Majesty would deal with the Thirteenth Young Master, but unexpectedly he heard today that His Majesty wanted to entrust the Great Qin to the Thirteenth Young Master!
Isn't this ridiculous?

Your Majesty, have you forgotten that when you sent Fusu north, you secretly ordered me to cultivate him carefully and make him the successor of the Qin Dynasty?

You have also said in person that you would come back to rule the country and would not allow the Thirteenth Prince to ascend the throne!

Why do you want to hand over the Qin Empire to others at this moment?
Please tell me honestly, are you being held hostage?
If so, you just need to blink and I will immediately step forward and fight to the death with the Thirteenth Young Master!

Wang Ben and Meng Yi were equally shocked. They had firmly believed that the Thirteenth Prince had saved the Qin Dynasty and made countless contributions.

It is most appropriate for him to inherit the throne.

However, His Majesty's sudden return made them regretful, but helpless.

After all, Your Majesty is the founder of the Qin Dynasty.

Originally, they had all accepted this fact. However!
Now, the plot suddenly reverses?

Your Majesty not only did not punish the Thirteenth Prince, but instead wanted to hand over the Great Qin to him to govern?

What does this mean?

Your Majesty, aren't you returning to regain the throne?

That is the ruler of the Qin Empire!

Just like that, letting go so easily?
Meng Yi and Wang Ben exchanged glances, and there was the same shock and understanding in each other's eyes.

They were once the most loyal party to the emperor and vowed never to follow the Thirteenth Prince in treason.

However, he ultimately failed to withstand the test and became the Thirteenth Prince's most steadfast minister and general.

Now it seems that His Majesty is not indestructible.

Your Majesty, you seem to be shaken by the test?
The Thirteenth Young Master is truly amazing!

Regardless of Li Si's shock or the outside world's discussions, the First Emperor and Ying Heng, the two parties involved, were unusually calm at this moment.

The words of the First Emperor were as calm as a lake. "Heng'er, I will no longer interfere in this matter. The future of the Qin Dynasty and the fate of Li Si are all left to you to decide."

Ying Heng nodded calmly and responded: "Okay, Father, please focus on your great cause."

"I am willing to share these worries with you."

He then turned to Li Si and called out in a deep voice: "Li Si!"

Li Si was startled when he heard the voice, and he prostrated himself on the ground, his voice trembling: "I am a guilty subject, and I respectfully await your punishment."

"You conspired with Zhao Gao to tamper with the will and murder the eldest son of the Qin Dynasty. This is treason!"

"According to the law, you should be beheaded!"

Li Si's whole body was stiff and he dared not move.

"However, considering that you have not caused any great harm and have made contributions to the Qin Empire,"

"Therefore, the death penalty can be avoided!"

Li Si looked up suddenly, a spark of hope flickered in his eyes, but then it was like cold water was poured on his face.

"But, living sin is unavoidable!"

"I will now punish you by imprisoning you in the cold palace and making you write the new laws of the Qin Dynasty, the Constitution, until I am satisfied. Otherwise, you will never be allowed to step out of the cold palace in your lifetime!"

"Did you hear that clearly?!"

The surprise was like a hurricane that suddenly swept over Li Si!
He originally thought that he was doomed to die, but unexpectedly it was Ying Heng, not the First Emperor, who pronounced the sentence on him.

I thought I would be thrown into a deep prison and never see the light of day again.
Who would have thought that Ying Heng only ordered him to live in the cold palace and write the "Constitution"!
You know, although the cold palace is quiet, it is surrounded by courtyards!

Except that one is not allowed to leave the courtyard, the rest of life is no different.

For Li Si, this was undoubtedly a great gift from heaven!

"Thank you, Master! Thank you, Master Thirteen!"

"Li Si and his entire family are grateful for the great kindness of the Thirteenth Young Master!"

"For the rest of my life, Li Si is willing to go all out to write a constitution for the Thirteenth Prince!"

"If you have any instructions, even if it means going through mountains of swords and seas of fire, Li Si will do it without hesitation!"

boom! boom! boom!
Li Si's eyes were filled with tears. He kowtowed to Ying Heng frantically and wept bitterly.

"Thank you, Master! Thank you, Master Thirteen!"

"Li Si and his entire family are grateful for the great kindness of the Thirteenth Young Master!"

"For the rest of my life, Li Si is willing to go all out to write a constitution for the Thirteenth Prince!"

"If you have any instructions, even if it means going through mountains of swords and seas of fire, Li Si will do it without hesitation!"

(End of this chapter)