Chapter 76: The Sudden Court Retreat

The next morning, outside the Qilin Palace, all the officials of the Qin Dynasty gathered in groups of three or five.

Whether chatting about family matters or discussing official business, the atmosphere is indescribably relaxed.

It's strange to say, it suddenly became the Sixth Prince Ying Yuan who was the regent. Logically, there should have been some turmoil in the court.

Besides, this Sixth Young Master Ying Yuan, although he had a good reputation among the people before.

But he first killed Zhao Gao and then killed the nobles of the six kingdoms. In just a few days, the number of people he killed was more than that killed by Fusu, the most dazzling prince of the Qin Dynasty, in his entire life.

But after this young man took power and served as regent, all the court officials felt a lot more relaxed for some reason.

"Prime Minister Li, what kind of personality do you think our Master Yuan has? Why is he sometimes bloodthirsty and sometimes lazy?"

Li Si looked at the man who came up to him and asked a question seemingly casually. His eyes narrowed slightly, but he answered casually without showing any expression on his face.

"What about bloodlust and laziness? What does it have to do with us, the officials?"

"As subjects of the Great Qin, we shall obey the king's orders. If the king's orders are wrong, we shall advise him."

"As for temperament and so on, it doesn't matter!"

As soon as Li Si said this, the official who had just asked the question suddenly felt embarrassed.

He laughed bitterly twice, then turned and walked aside.

However, as soon as the other party turned around, the smile on his face turned into anger.

Obviously, the conversation just now made him feel very unhappy!
Li Si watched the other party leave silently, with the corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a sarcastic smile.

"There are always people like this!"

Li Si understood after just hearing the other party's simple words.

This is just a fire fanner!
It seemed like a simple question, but in fact it was secretly destroying Gongzi Yuan's reputation.

For these people, perhaps ruining Gongzi Yuan's reputation will not bring them any direct benefit.

But once there is a disturbance in the court, it will be their chance to have the best of both worlds.

The bigger the wind and waves, the more expensive the fish!

However, this approach was not acceptable to Prime Minister Li Si.

Li Si would not have originally participated in this major event of the succession of imperial power.

After all, he had already reached the highest position among the ministers.

In terms of power and status, he no longer has anything to pursue.

The only thing left to pursue is to leave a name in history and inherit the legalist tradition.

In other words, Prince Fusu's past performance had already exhausted him.

Instead of thinking about these things, it is better to do your own duty down to earth.

But the appearance of Gongzi Yuan gave him some hope for the future again.

Whether it was Gongzi Yuan's decisiveness and ruthlessness in killing Zhao Gao and the remnants of the Six Dynasties, or his regard and kindness for the people represented by all his seemingly casual actions.

These things made Li Si keenly realize that the next generation of the Qin Dynasty was not useless.

Especially since His Majesty suddenly asked Ying Yuan to govern the country...

This made Li Si suddenly realize that he was not without a way out.

Perhaps, the way out lies in this seemingly unreliable Mr. Yuan.

Therefore, although he appeared calm and impartial on the surface, he actually began to strike hard against some of the ringleaders in the court.

It's okay for you to stir up trouble and waver on weekdays, but if you jump out when your true self wants to do something, you are seeking death.

It was precisely because Li Si seemed casual but actually struck hard, and because although the First Emperor rarely showed up at this time, he was firmly in the palace and controlled the world.

The court is actually much more stable than before.

Just as Li Si was thinking about something, Feng Quji, who was not far away, looked at Li Si with a gloomy face and gritted his teeth.

"Damn it! I've been thinking about it for days and talking till my lips are dry, but the list I finally got is just in vain." "That young man Yuan is just a young man, why would he be so complicated?"

"After thinking about it, it must be Li Si, a disciple of the Legalists, who would have such shady means!"

"Humph, I was careless and let you sneak attack me!"

"Now I am on guard. Let's see how you succeed!"

Feng Quji has really had a hard time these days.

In order to fill the vacancy left by Zhao Gao's people, Feng Quji had given up a lot of benefits like cutting off his own flesh.

As a result, the supplementary list that he had spent half a day painstakingly planning ended up being left unfinished?
You have to know that those exchanged interests were delivered when they were agreed upon.

Otherwise, the other party wouldn't agree to the exchange, right?
As a result, all the meat that should be given was cut off, and the meat that he wanted to eat slipped away from his mouth.

The difference between the inside and the outside is huge.

It would be strange if Feng Quji didn't grit his teeth.

Ying Yuan, Li Si and others were completely hated by Feng Quji.

In other words, the timing is not right now, otherwise Feng Quji would really have to make some noise.

As the officials were chatting, they suddenly felt something was wrong.

"That's not right. It's time for the court meeting to start, right? Where are the people?"

"That's right! Look at the sun in the distance. It's already so high. I'm afraid it's past this point!"

"Hiss... Is there something big going to happen today?"

"..."

Just as everyone was talking, a sturdy man in Black Dragon Guard armor came running over, grunting, looking at everyone and shouting loudly.

"Gong Ziyuan has ordered that the court session be suspended for one day today, and all officials should return to their respective offices to handle their affairs!"

"Young Master Yuan has ordered that today..."

"Son..."

After shouting three times in a row, Tie Niu, who was ordered to deliver the message, turned around and prepared to leave.

He also has to go to Zhangtai Palace to report to His Majesty.

These are all things that the young master ordered.

As a result, before he could turn around, Feng Quji suddenly strode up to him and scolded him.

"Who are you?"

"Where is Gongzi Yuan?"

"Why did you cancel the court session for no reason?"

Hearing the other party's aggressive words, Tie Niu's eyes narrowed, and a murderous aura unique to soldiers on the battlefield rose up.

Tie Niu took a step forward, baring his big white teeth, staring intently at Feng Quji in front of him, and asked word by word.

"Prime Minister Feng has any objection to Master Yuan's edict?"

In fact, Feng Quji had already guessed that this person must be the Black Dragon Guard beside Gongzi Yuan just by looking at the armor on him.

But he had to have a reason to cause trouble for someone, so he just doubted the other person's identity.

As a result, this guy just rushed towards him without caring at all.

Good man, you know you are the prime minister, yet you dare to be so brave?

Moreover, looking at the situation, it seems that if I am not careful, the other party will attack me?
Feng Quji stared blankly at Tie Niu, who was grinning across from him and seemed to be laughing, and instinctively shrank his head.

Forget it. I won’t bother with this stupid soldier.

Humph, I’ll settle this account with that Young Master Yuan when the time comes!

(End of this chapter)