Chapter 26

These rumors in Xianyang City were deliberately spread by someone behind the scenes.

The purpose was to disrupt Great Qin!

Li Si and Zhao Gao both falling from grace was too sudden.

Feng Quji also felt that the opportunity had come.

Hu Hai had already been demoted to a commoner.

Now, besides Prince Fu Su, Prince Yan also had the strength to compete for the position of Crown Prince.

He had just wanted to tell Prince Yan about this, but he did not expect to be blocked by the hundred officials.

They even dared to say such treasonous things in his house.

If it were heard by someone and reached the Emperor's ears.

Then his position as Chancellor might be moved.

In the court, relationships were intricate, and there were countless factions.

Sometimes saying the wrong word would lead to total destruction.

"Shut up, all of you!"

"Do not speak recklessly in my house."

"This is simply nonsense!"

Feng Quji roared.

He was afraid of these officials.

All the officials in the hall were startled by Feng Quji's roar.

All the officials collectively quieted down.

They looked blankly at Feng Quji.

Seeing the officials quiet down, Feng Quji continued:

"Stop speaking recklessly in front of me, be careful that you lose your heads!"

"If you want to die, do not harm me."

"Do you know why Zhao Gao had his three clans exterminated?"

"Do you know why Li Si's family was demoted to commoners?"

"Do you know why Prince Hu Hai was demoted to a commoner?"

Feng Quji asked three questions in a row, leaving everyone present speechless.

They had all heard that Qin Shi Huang was dying.

And was paving the way for the next emperor.

But they dared not say such treasonous words.

If heard by someone with ulterior motives and reached Qin Shi Huang's ears.

Then the next one to be killed would be them.

Looking at the silent officials, Feng Quji continued:

"Do not listen to the rumors outside, do not harm yourselves and your families!"

"I have received a secret order; the situation is not as you imagine."

Upon hearing this, the officials' eyes lit up.

It seemed they had come to the right place.

They did not expect the Chancellor to really have information.

Then they could stop worrying about the rumors outside.

The officials looked eagerly at Feng Quji.

Waiting for his next words.

"The Emperor was on an eastern tour to Outside Sucheng and fainted due to physical weakness."

"Before falling asleep, he felt unwell and issued a decree."

"But Zhao Gao and Li Si thought the Emperor was dead, so they insanely tampered with the decree!"

"The decree that was originally to appoint Prince Fu Su as Crown Prince was changed to appoint Prince Hu Hai."

"After the Emperor woke up, he was furious, which led to the fate of the three!"

"And Zhao Gao, the mastermind, was tortured to death by extreme punishment!"

"It is not as the rumors outside say; I estimate those rumors were fabricated by the remnants of the six states."

"The purpose is also very simple, just to disrupt the stability of our Great Qin!"

"Considering we are all colleagues, do not be deceived by rumors, otherwise the next one to die will be you!"

After Feng Quji finished speaking, he ordered the guests to leave; he did not want to be killed by this group of officials.

After expelling the officials, he secretly went to see Prince Yan.

And when the officials heard that the truth was like this, they all breathed a sigh of relief.

It turned out the Emperor was still the same as before and would not kill ministers indiscriminately.

Unless it involved damaging the foundation of Great Qin, he would not kill in a rage!

Learning this result, the ministers all went home with peace of mind.

At least they knew the truth of the matter.

They did not have to worry about suddenly losing their heads while sitting at home.

They never expected.

That the death of Zhao Gao and Li Si would be because of this.

These two were too bold and reckless.

Tampering with a decree is a capital crime!

Is this not coveting imperial power?

Who in the court would dare to do this?

Many people had long been displeased with Zhao Gao.

In recent years, the Emperor's health had been declining, and Zhao Gao had become increasingly active.

And he had become more and more presumptuous.

Now that he had suddenly had his three clans exterminated, many were excited.

And Zhao Gao had died too miserably.

Thinking of his miserable state, everyone could not help but shudder.

West side of Xianyang City.

In the alchemist residence.

A group of alchemists led by Lu Sheng and others were gathered together.

It looked like they were discussing some major event.

Han Dong looked at Lu Sheng somewhat nervously.

"Lord Lu, I heard... I heard the Emperor is dying?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Sheng looked serious and looked left and right.

"There is no such thing, do not speak nonsense! Be careful you harm everyone!"

Han Dong was startled by these words and hurriedly bowed.

"Lord Lu is right, it was my carelessness."

Lu Sheng waved his hand, signaling the surrounding alchemists to disperse.

After everyone dispersed, only Lu Sheng, Han Zhong, and Hou Sheng remained.

They were Qin Shi Huang's imperial alchemists, with Xu Fu being the best among them.

Unfortunately, Xu Fu had already left.

Lu Sheng glared at Han Dong.

"Do you not want your life?"

"Saying such things in public, if it reaches the Emperor's ears, everyone will die!"

Han Dong was so scared that his body could not stop trembling.

"Yes, yes, yes, Lord Lu is right, it was my lack of consideration."

"Lord Lu, what should we do now?" ===== CHAPTER 28 =====