Chapter 267

Zhang Han could also see the contributions Wang Jian had made in military affairs.

He also hoped that an old general who had devoted so much effort to the entire country could have a good end.

Fusu, who was nearby, had long since softened his heart upon seeing Wang Jian's series of actions and words.

Seeing Zhang Han also stand out to plead for Wang Jian,

Fusu also came before Ying Zheng, lowered his head, and said to Ying Zheng.

"Father, ever since you unified the six states, the world has been spreading rumors that you are cruel."

"But Father has never killed an innocent person because of this."

"The old General Wang has been loyal and patriotic his whole life; although such a thing happened, the old General Wang is ultimately innocent."

"I beg Father to consider the past and spare the old General Wang, and spare his life."

Fusu said sincerely with his head lowered.

Seeing the Imperial Prince and Zhang Han both pleading for him.

A stunned look appeared on Wang Jian's face.

After all, his relationship with both parties had not been good before.

He just did not expect that at such a critical moment, the ones pleading for him would be these two.

"Many thanks to General Zhang Han and Young Master Fusu."

"The two of you do not need to plead for me; I would rather die, as it was ultimately my Wang family that did wrong."

A faint smile appeared on Wang Jian's face.

Only if he died would this matter not implicate the Wang family clan far away in their ancestral land.

Watching this scene, neither Feng Quji nor Li Zhen dared to speak.

If they spoke at this time, it would undoubtedly shift Ying Zheng's gaze onto them.

Both of them knew in their hearts what they had done.

What they wanted most now was to minimize their presence.

Ying Zheng sat with a dark face, looking at the group of people below with a serious expression.

Recently, because of his physical weakness, he had been lying on his sickbed every day.

These court officials below had rarely seen such a majestic side of Ying Zheng.

Seeing this, the group below remembered once again how majestic and domineering His Majesty had been before.

Ying Zheng stared intently at Wang Jian and then spoke.

"Although the sins committed by Wang Ben are unforgivable."

"But considering that you are also an old minister of Great Qin and have devoted your efforts to Great Qin."

"You may retire to your hometown."

Ying Zheng said slowly.

Zhang Han and Fusu both breathed a sigh of relief after hearing Ying Zheng's words.

Retiring to one's hometown, although having lost everything, at least preserved one's life.

And His Majesty had ultimately left the old General Wang with his final dignity.

Retiring to one's hometown, returning to one's ancestral land as a Great General.

Wang Jian's body trembled violently.

He did not expect that His Majesty would ultimately spare his life.

"This subject obeys the decree."

A trembling voice came from Wang Jian's mouth.

His heart was also indescribably complex.

He had originally thought he would surely die today, but he did not expect His Majesty to still grant him such a great favor.

"This subject thanks His Majesty."

Wang Jian's head struck the floor heavily once again.

The bloodstains that had already congealed began to flow again.

After dealing with Wang Jian's matter, Ying Zheng's gaze immediately shifted to Feng Quji and Li Zhen.

Ever since Wang Jian knelt on the ground, these two had also knelt on the ground with a thud.

But their movements were small, so no one had noticed them for a while.

Silence spread throughout the study.

Even with his head lowered, Feng Quji could still feel that oppressive gaze.

He felt that the gaze seemed to have enveloped him.

"Your Majesty, this subject only received news, so I came to the palace to check the situation."

Feng Quji remained silent for a long while, and finally said with a tremble.

He felt that if he did not speak, the atmosphere would continue to be silent.

"Oh, why don't you tell me what news you received?"

A cold smile appeared on Ying Zheng's face, and his eyes carried a hint of mockery.

But listening to his tone, it seemed he was just asking casually.

Feng Quji, with his head lowered, did not see the expression on Ying Zheng's face.

He only judged from Ying Zheng's words that it seemed His Majesty had not discovered what he had done.

His slightly stiff and trembling body relaxed a little.

"This subject only received news from Lord Li, so I accompanied Lord Li into the palace."

Feng Quji said, keeping his head lowered as much as possible.

As soon as he finished speaking, Li Zhen, who had been kneeling there calmly, raised his head in disbelief.

He looked at Feng Quji with an expression of disbelief.

He seemed somewhat confused as to how he could say such things.

"Your Majesty, I..."

Li Zhen instantly realized what Feng Quji wanted to do; he raised his head and prepared to explain to Ying Zheng.

Ying Zheng's oppressive gaze looked at Li Zhen.

The moment Li Zhen met Ying Zheng's gaze.

He felt a powerful pressure.

Feeling this pressure, he suddenly did not know how to speak.

What was he to say?

Was he to state his purpose for coming tonight?

If he truly said it truthfully, he would likely die here tonight.

Li Zhen never expected that this old thing, Feng Quji, would push everything onto him.

The anxiety on his face had diluted his original fear and panic.

His brain, which had been somewhat blank due to anger, slowly recovered a little.

"This subject only heard the commotion coming from the street."

"Then I pulled Lord Feng and hurried over to check on Your Majesty's situation."

Li Zhen remained silent for a while, then spoke.

When he finished saying these words, Ying Zheng, who was above him, did not speak.

Silence spread throughout the study once again.

The two people with their heads lowered did not see the mockery on Ying Zheng's face deepen once again.

Whether it was Zhang Han or Fusu, they all looked at these two as if they were fools.

How could they not know that these two were also involved in tonight's events?