Chapter 84 Another Storm in the Court
"Everyone, please start talking now!"

Ying Yuan, sitting at the head of the Qilin Hall, looked at the people below the stage. He did not show any sign of being frustrated or upset by yesterday's assassination.

Instead, he looked the same as usual, with an indifferent and lazy expression, and even his eyes were half-closed as he looked at everyone.

But for some reason, all the courtiers who used to rush to speak in the court all retreated at the same time.

Everyone's eyes unconsciously fell on the figures standing in the front.

Prime Ministers Li Si and Feng Quji, Wang Jian and his son, the Meng brothers...

These real top bosses in the Qin Dynasty were like old monks in meditation at this moment. No matter what others thought, they just remained motionless.

In fact, to put it bluntly, when people reach their level, they really won't act rashly on general matters.

After all, if you do everything yourself, big or small, wouldn’t that seem cheap?
Moreover, only continuous success can enhance a person's aura.

If any suggestion or advice was refuted by the emperor or he was simply scolded on the spot, wouldn't that affect one's prestige?

As for what we really want to do, who doesn't have a few brave soldiers ready to charge into battle?

Seeing that the big guys didn't say anything, an official standing in the third row stepped forward and bowed.

"I have this note!"

"Prelude!"

"Thank you, Master. I impeach Xianyang City Guard Meng Yi for neglecting his duties, which led to a large number of assassins sneaking into Xianyang and assassinating the Regent on the street."

"This matter not only damages the dignity of our Great Qin, but also goes against your Majesty's trust. I believe that Meng Yi should be severely punished for this act!"

Well……

As the first cut was made, many officials' eyes began to light up.

Not stupid!
The first blow was directed at Meng Yi because Meng Yi must take responsibility for his unfortunate official position.

On the other hand, it is to characterize things!
As long as the matter is determined, it will be easy for others, especially the left prime minister who does not want to reveal his name, to get away.

This move is a complete overt conspiracy.

Not only the court officials in the court could understand it, but Ying Yuan, who was sitting at the top, could understand it as well.

He looked with interest at Meng Yi, whose expression suddenly changed.

"Mr. Meng, this matter involves you. Do you have anything to say?"

Meng Yi was just about to stand up when he felt his arm tighten. He looked down and saw that he was being held back by his brother Meng Tian.

In the past, Meng Tian was somewhat reluctant to interact with his younger brother Meng Yi because he held a high position as one of the Nine Ministers, namely the Nei Shi, and his younger brother Meng Yi was also a Shang Qing.

But regarding today's incident, he felt that he had to stand up.

Meng Yi's brain is probably not much different from Wang Ben's. Once this kid opens his mouth, he might fall into the trap of some fox named Feng.

Therefore, he did not care about being shy or not, and directly stopped Meng Yi, and then stood up and spoke.

"Prince Regent, your servant Meng Tian has something to report!"

Ying Yuan raised his eyebrows and laughed.

"Mr. Meng didn't answer, but Mr. Meng stood up instead?"

"That's not impossible. I really want to hear what Monseigneur thinks. Granted!"

Meng Tian pretended not to hear Ying Yuan's joke. He took two steady steps forward and spoke loudly.

"As a senior minister, Meng Yi is responsible for defending Xianyang City."

"Yesterday, however, an assassin ambushed and killed the Prince Regent in public. This was an outrageous act that was condemned by both humans and gods."

"This is not only a shame for Meng Yi, but also a shame for the Qin Dynasty."

"Therefore, I earnestly request the Prince Regent to severely punish Meng Yi in order to rectify the order of the court and serve as a warning to future generations!" After saying this, he slightly turned his head and winked at Meng Yi.

Meng Yi immediately stood up and bowed with a heavy face, saying: "Your Highness, I have failed your Majesty's grace. I beg you to punish me, Prince Regent!"

When Ying Yuan saw the two brothers' little cooperation, he almost laughed out loud on the spot.

'Tsk, tsk, look at what's been done!'

'I took the initiative to add more to my brother's fortune, fearing that my brother wouldn't be unlucky enough!'

'Smart man!'

'Not only did he appear to be aboveboard, he also avenged himself without hesitation!'

"After all, he is a big shot from the military. If there is a grudge, he will drag the other party to take revenge even if he is unlucky enough!"

What Ying Yuan can see clearly, others can naturally see clearly too.

Therefore, as soon as Meng Tian dragged Meng Yi out to confess his guilt and asked for a severe punishment, naturally there would be younger brothers who would come out to cheer him on.

But before this official, who was obviously also from the military, could stand up, Feng Quji suddenly stepped forward.

"Your servant Feng Quji has something to report!"

Seeing Feng Quji step forward first, Ying Yuan's eyes flashed with a gleam of light, and then he raised his hand calmly.

"Prime Minister Feng, please speak!"

Feng Quji didn't feel relieved when listening to Ying Yuanhe's polite words. Instead, his scalp tightened.

At this moment, even a fool would know that the reason the assassin was able to kill Ying Yuan was because of the information leaked by Feng Quji.

But the person who was stabbed yesterday not only did not blame him as the "culprit".

Instead, he was still as polite as a spring breeze.

How could this not make Feng Quji even more wary?
After all, the old bastard who always schemes against others is also the most annoying old bastard!

However, Feng Quji has already stood up now, so he naturally cannot shrink back just because of Ying Yuan's performance.

He raised his head and looked at Ying Yuan, his face filled with indignation, and bowed.

"Please allow me to report to you, my lord. As the left prime minister of the current dynasty, I have the responsibility to stabilize the court and safeguard the Qin Dynasty."

"The assassination that took place in the street yesterday was both a provocation to our Great Qin and a mockery to us."

"Therefore, I suggest that we draw capable personnel from the court, grant them authority, and investigate this matter as soon as possible to calm the people's hearts."

The corners of Ying Yuan's mouth twitched slightly, and he sighed silently in his heart.

"As expected of an old pervert who has been in the imperial court for many years!"

"Look! Everyone else is planning to blow themselves up, but they are going to drag him down with them and make him suffer."

"As a result, this old man is actually trying to gain benefits for the officials under his command?"

"The previous supplementary list was not approved, so you are looking for another opportunity to make a move?"

Although Ying Yuan felt both disdain and admiration for Feng Quji's methods, he would not agree with him on such an issue.

Do you really think he doesn't know what those nobles standing behind Feng Quji are thinking?
What a pity, Feng Quji can make use of this matter to make a fuss, but why can't Ying Yuan, the regent, do the same?
Thinking of this, Ying Yuan nodded in agreement.

"Prime Minister Feng is absolutely right!"

"This matter really needs to be investigated quickly, and someone must be assigned to handle it!"

When Feng Quji heard this, he was immediately delighted.

(End of this chapter)