"Sure enough, undercurrents have been surging in the palace."

"Those so-called neutrals are ultimately unable to settle for the status quo."

He sneered, a hint of determination and coldness flashed in his eyes.

"Now that they have already started, I won't give them any more chances."

"Mr. Chen, have you found out who is behind these neutral parties?"

Chen Ping nodded slightly, and then said: "I have already found out that the leaders are the Imperial Censor Yan Su and the Imperial Coachman Li Jue."

"They have always acted neutral in the court, but in fact they have long been secretly attached to the remnants of the aristocratic families, and even colluded with the Xiongnu."

Ying Yuan's eyes were cold, as if he had seen through the conspiracy behind it all.

"Yan Su and Li Jue thought they could control the situation through political manipulation, but their trump card was too obvious."

"All their actions are under my control."

Chen Ping's expression also revealed a bit of coldness, and he whispered: "I have sent people to closely monitor their every move, waiting for the right time to catch them all in one fell swoop."

Ying Yuan nodded slowly, and then said: "No hurry, now is not the time to expose them."

"What I want is to catch them off guard at the most critical moment."

"Yan Su and Li Jue think they are in control of the situation in the court, but in fact, they are just my pawns."

"I want them to fall into the trap themselves at the critical moment."

Chen Ping nodded slightly, secretly admiring Ying Yuan's foresight and decisiveness.

"You are right, sir. I will continue to observe in secret and not let any disturbance be exposed."

Ying Yuan's eyes remained calm, but there was a hint of determination in his tone.

"This time, I want to completely eliminate the hidden dangers in the court."

“Those so-called neutrals think they can have it all their own way, but in the end they will just become victims.”

"Yan Shu, Li Jue, their fate is already determined."

Chen Ping whispered, "Don't worry, sir. I will make sure they have nowhere to escape."

Ying Yuan said coldly: "These people have been pretending in the court for too long."

“Now is the time to expose them for what they really are.”

"At the same time, inform the Royal Guards to be ready to take action at any time to ensure that the situation is under control in the shortest possible time."

Chen Ping bowed and replied, "I understand. I will arrange it immediately."

Ying Yuan's gaze was still staring into the distance, as if he had already seen the coming storm.

Whether it is Yan Su or Li Jue, their fate is in his control.

The final winner of this secret struggle within the palace can only be him.

Just as Ying Yuan was about to return to his study, a eunuch suddenly came hurriedly with a nervous expression.

"Sir, there is news from the palace that the Queen wants you to go to Fengyi Palace to discuss matters."

Ying Yuan frowned slightly, and suddenly felt a little alert.

The Queen suddenly summoned him. What was the intention behind this?

He thought for a moment, then said coldly: "Tell the Queen that I will be there later."

The eunuch withdrew respectfully, and Ying Yuan looked at Chen Ping with a calm analytical tone.

"The Queen suddenly summoned me at this time. Obviously, the matter is not simple."

"The situation in the palace seems to be more complicated than we expected."

Chen Ping's eyes were calm, and he said, "Sir, although the queen is in the center of the palace, there is also a powerful force behind her."

"Especially her relationship with the Queen Mother has always been the linchpin in the palace."

"Summoning the young master at this time is most likely related to the Queen Mother."

Ying Yuan's eyes narrowed slightly, and his mind quickly deduced various possible changes in the situation.

"The Queen Mother has always been secretly observing the court situation. Her attitude has a great influence on the entire situation. However, no matter what the Queen Mother and the Queen want to do, I have my own countermeasures."

He smiled coldly, and then said: "Let's go to Fengyi Palace."

Chen Ping bowed slightly, then followed Ying Yuan.

The atmosphere in Fengyi Palace was extremely depressing.

The queen sat upright on the main throne, her face solemn and her eyes thoughtful.

Ying Yuan walked into the hall with a calm expression and no fluctuation in his eyes.

"Yuan'er has met the Queen."

He bowed slightly, his tone showing a hint of respect, but at the same time he kept his distance.

The queen's eyes swept over Ying Yuan, and then she said softly, "Yuan'er, no need to be polite."

"I summoned you here today to discuss an important matter."

Ying Yuan nodded slightly, but he secretly became more alert in his heart.

It was obvious that the Queen's summons was not a simple one; there must be a deeper purpose behind it.

"What instructions does the Queen Mother have? Yuan'er is all ears."

The queen's eyes revealed an indescribable complexity, and she immediately said, "Yuan'er, do you know that the situation in the court has become increasingly delicate?"

Ying Yuan nodded and said calmly: "Yuan'er understands that some ministers in the court have begun to secretly join forces with the intention of shaking the foundation of the Qin Dynasty."

The queen nodded slightly, with a look of approval in her eyes.

"You are indeed very thoughtful and have seen through these conspiracies."

"However, Yuan'er, this situation is not just a problem in the court."

"The Queen Mother has also been paying close attention to the actions of the ministers in the court recently. She is a little worried that you are too decisive in handling state affairs."

Ying Yuan's heart moved, and then he smiled coldly.

"Is the Queen Mother worried that Yuan'er will be too harsh on the ministers in the court?"

The queen nodded slowly, with a hint of helplessness in her tone.

"Yuan'er, you are a smart person. There are many complicated relationships in the palace and the court."

"The Queen Mother doesn't want you to cause greater unrest by being too tough."

A hint of coldness flashed across Ying Yuan's eyes, and he immediately said, "Mother, Yuan'er knows his limits."

"But this situation does not allow for any hesitation."

"Those with ill intentions must be eliminated, otherwise the foundation of the Qin Empire will suffer a greater threat."

The Queen's eyes darkened slightly, and then she said, "I understand your decision, but I hope you can be more moderate when taking action."

Ying Yuan said coldly: "Yuan'er will remember the teachings of the Queen Mother, but if anyone attempts to shake the Qin Dynasty, Yuan'er will never show mercy."

The queen was silent for a moment, then she sighed softly.

"Well, Yuan'er, you are my most precious child. I just hope you can be more cautious when you are in charge of government affairs."

Ying Yuan nodded slightly, and then said, "Yuan'er understands."

On the way out of Fengyi Palace, Ying Yuan's eyes remained calm.

He knew that the undercurrent in the palace was brewing a bigger storm.

And he must stay awake in this storm.

Night fell again, and the sky over Xianyang City seemed even darker.

The twinkling palace lanterns in the distance illuminate the quietness and solemnity of the entire palace.

But Ying Yuan knew that beneath this calm, there were actually undercurrents and a storm was about to break out.

He stood alone in the study, staring at the secret reports on the desk.

These secret reports collected the movements of various forces in the court, and the changes in the court situation were shocking. (End of this chapter)