Ying Yuan sat down slowly, his eyes moving across the desk, his expression showing calm and deep thought.

"The collusion between the remnants of the aristocratic families and the Xiongnu has not stopped."

"The so-called neutral faction in the court is also ready to make a move."

"The forces in the palace, especially the delicate relationship between the Queen Mother and the Empress, could trigger a new power struggle at any time."

He whispered to himself, tapping his fingers on the table, as if he had already deduced every possible outcome in his mind.

Chen Ping quietly walked into the study room at some point, with a serious look on his face.

"Sir, I just received a new secret report that Yan Su and Li Jue are conspiring to unite with several border generals to try to create chaos in the border areas in order to destabilize the court."

Upon hearing this, Ying Yuan's eyes suddenly turned cold.

"Yan Su and Li Jue really can't hold back any longer."

"They think they can shake the foundation of the Qin Empire by creating unrest on the border. This is really naive."

"These so-called neutrals have actually already secretly taken sides."

"All their actions are to fight for their last chance."

Chen Ping nodded slightly, and then said: "My lord, what you said is absolutely right."

"I have arranged for the Royal Guards to closely monitor their every move. As long as the time is right, we can launch a cleanup at any time."

Ying Yuan smiled coldly, with a hint of disdain in his tone.

"Yan Su and Li Jue are just fence-sitters. They think they can shake the foundation of our Great Qin by creating unrest on the border."

“But they couldn’t be more wrong.”

"Their fate is already determined."

Chen Ping's eyes flashed with a cold light, and he whispered, "When are you going to take action, sir?"

Ying Yuan's fingers moved slightly, his eyes were cold and firm.

"It's not the best time yet."

"I want them to jump into the trap I prepared for them at the most critical moment."

"Yan Su and Li Jue are just two pawns. The real target is the forces behind them."

"They thought they could disrupt the government by stirring up unrest in the border areas, but they didn't know that I had already laid a net of heaven and earth."

Chen Ping secretly admired Ying Yuan in his heart. Every step he took was filled with unfathomable wisdom and foresight.

"My Lord is wise. I will continue to observe secretly and make sure they have nowhere to hide."

Ying Yuan slowly stood up and looked through the window, gazing at the palace lanterns in the distance.

"This storm has entered its most critical moment."

"Whether it is the neutral faction in the court or the generals on the border, their fate will be completely determined."

"Send a message to the Royal Guards to prepare in secret and be on standby at any time."

"Also, order the generals on the border to be ready for battle and be ready to respond to possible unrest at any time."

Chen Ping responded in a low voice: "I understand. I will convey the order immediately."

Ying Yuan's eyes were still stern. He knew that the storm had reached the most critical point.

Any tiny change may affect the direction of the entire situation.

But he was not afraid because he had firmly grasped the initiative of the situation.

"Although the Xiongnu are powerful, they are ultimately just foreign enemies."

"The real hidden danger lies in these traitors in the court."

"Yan Su, Li Jue, they just want to seek benefits for themselves through external forces."

"But all their plans were in vain."

Chen Ping whispered, "My Lord, you are right. These so-called neutrals have actually been exposed long ago. They are just using external forces to cover up their own selfish motives."

"We just need to give them a fatal blow at the critical moment, and their strength will quickly collapse." Ying Yuan smiled coldly.

Night fell over Xianyang and the entire palace fell into silence.

However, beneath this calm appearance, Ying Yuan had already prepared himself for any changes in his heart.

His eyes swept coldly over a secret report on the desk. Chen Ping stood aside with a calm expression, but he could feel the tense atmosphere gradually approaching.

"Sir, the situation on the border is becoming increasingly complicated. Several generals are getting very close to the neutral faction in the court."

Chen Ping reported in a low voice, with a hint of caution in his tone.

Ying Yuan laughed coldly, "Those so-called neutrals couldn't hold back after all."

"They thought that by winning over the generals on the border, they could form a force to launch a counterattack against me."

"They were wrong."

He stood up slowly, with steady steps, staring out the window.

"Yan Su and Li Jue have been colluding with the border for a long time, intending to shake the foundation of our Great Qin through a mutiny."

"They have come this far, it's time to end it."

Chen Ping nodded slightly, his expression showing deep thought.

"You are right, sir. These neutral factions are fence-sitters. Now they think they have seized the power of the Xiongnu and the military power of the border. They want to take advantage of this opportunity and eventually become a threat to the imperial court."

"But they never expected that the Master had already made plans in secret, waiting for them to fall into his trap."

Ying Yuan's eyes were sharp, as if he had seen through the development of the entire situation.

“It’s time to end this storm.”

"Order the Imperial Guards to immediately place Yan Su and Li Jue under close surveillance, and also monitor the actions of several generals on the border."

"But don't alert the enemy for now. Wait until I give the signal before launching the final encirclement and suppression."

Chen Ping bowed his head deeply and said calmly: "I understand. I will ensure that all actions are carried out according to your plan."

Ying Yuan slowly walked back to the desk, his eyes still cold.

"Yan Su and Li Jue are just hypocritical pretenders. They think they are in control of the situation, but in fact they have already fallen into my control."

"They thought they could use external forces to shake the Qin Dynasty, but they didn't realize that my plan had already spread throughout the court long before they took action."

Chen Ping secretly admired Ying Yuan's foresight and decision-making, and he always maintained a clear and calm mind.

"My lord is wise. I will ensure that all plans are carried out according to your arrangements."

Ying Yuan nodded and looked at the map on the desk again.

“Although the situation on the border is complicated, it is not uncontrollable.”

"I have ordered several loyal generals on the border to begin preparations. Once they detect any unusual movements, they will take immediate action."

"As for those neutrals in the palace, their fate will also be completely determined by this border storm."

Chen Ping nodded slightly, and then said: "My lord, what you said is absolutely right."

"However, I have something to remind you of."

Ying Yuan turned his head, his eyes calm, and motioned for him to continue.

Chen Ping whispered, "The relationship between the Queen and the Queen Mother has been quite delicate recently, especially the Queen seems to be wary of several neutral factions in the court."

"The Queen Mother has not made any statement on this matter, but I am worried that the situation in the palace may become more complicated because of this."

Upon hearing this, Ying Yuan frowned slightly.

"The Queen and the Queen Mother? The relationship between them does affect the situation in the palace."

"However, whether it is the Queen or the Queen Mother, they can't change the direction of this storm."

"I have my own way to deal with them."

His tone revealed strong confidence and determination, as if no obstacle could stop him. (End of this chapter)