Chapter 20: Persuading against pill-popping, Brother Zheng flies into a rage

Seeing the Jin Dan within reach, Ying Ying Zi Ye felt speechless.

Upon seeing the pill shimmering with a metallic luster.

Ying Ying Zi Ye decisively withdrew his gaze.

He could not muster any interest in this pill.

He had just wanted to see what the pill that obsessed Brother Zheng looked like.

Now that he had seen the true face of the 'Jin Dan', he was immediately uninterested.

Ying Ying Zi Ye shook his head with a bitter smile and did not take the exquisite box.

"Is Father Emperor trying to grant me death?"

Qin Shi Huang was puzzled; what did this mean?

"I bestow a Jin Dan upon you; how is that granting you death?"

Ying Ying Zi Ye lowered his head and pondered for a moment.

How should he persuade Brother Zheng?

He knew that his next words carried the risk of losing his head.

Even if he did not lose his head, he might be cast into the cold palace.

His status as a Young Master might not be enough to protect him.

Who in the world did not know that Brother Zheng had an obsession?

That was the dream of pursuing longevity.

Especially since Brother Zheng now knew his own lifespan was only 27 days.

He could also see the image in Brother Zheng's mind.

Under these circumstances, saying the Jin Dan was poison—he wondered what Brother Zheng would think.

But he had to say it.

For the sake of the reward, he had to say it.

For the sake of the national destiny, he still had to say it!

Otherwise, once Brother Zheng passed away, he would not fare much better.

"Father Emperor, I have something to tell you."

"But you must remain calm after hearing it; do not just chop off my head!"

"Even if Father Emperor is furious, you must remain calm and let me finish, otherwise I will not say it."

There was no other way; Ying Ying Zi Ye had to give Brother Zheng a warning first.

He did not want to be dragged off to be beheaded or denied the chance to speak before he finished.

Qin Shi Huang frowned, looking at Ying Ying Zi Ye.

What kind of treasonous matter required his son to ask him to remain calm in advance?

"Considering your merit from a few days ago."

"Speak and let me hear it."

Seeing that Ying Zi Ye did not seem to be joking.

Qin Shi Huang restrained his smile.

He also revealed a hint of seriousness.

"This pill is poisonous; my purpose in coming is to persuade Father Emperor not to consume it."

"The reason Father Emperor was previously mistaken for having died at Outside Sucheng was precisely because this pill is poisonous!"

Upon hearing this, Qin Shi Huang's expression instantly turned gloomy.

"Do you have proof?"

"This is my longevity pill!"

"If you do not give me a satisfactory answer today, do you know the consequences?"

Qin Shi Huang's words were calm, but those familiar with him knew.

The calmer he was, the more furious he was.

And outside the imperial carriage.

General Zhang Han and the others, who could hear the conversation inside, became nervous instantly.

They were so scared they dared not breathe, fearing they would be caught in the crossfire.

Someone had once persuaded Qin Shi Huang not to eat these immortal pills.

But that person had been killed by Qin Shi Huang!

Now the Young Master was also coming to persuade him.

Even though Qin Shi Huang had appreciated the Young Master's actions a few days ago.

But now that these words were out, the consequences...

General Zhang Han was breaking out in a cold sweat.

If he had known the Young Master was coming to tell the Emperor this, he would never have announced him, even if it killed him.

Was this not harming him?

If the Emperor were furious, even he might not escape death.

Even if the Emperor did not kill his own son, he might kill him!

"This Young Master is truly as brainless as before; I misjudged him!"

General Zhang Han subconsciously wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.

Now his life was uncertain; whether he lived or died depended on the Emperor's level of rage.

The Emperor's imperial aura radiated outward. ===== CHAPTER 22 =====