Chapter 24

On the surface, Ying Su claimed that killing Chunyu Yue would serve as a warning to anyone daring to mention the feudal system again.

Yet... in his heart, he had never thought that way.

Chunyu Yue was not only Prince Prince Fusu's teacher but also the representative figure of contemporary Confucianism.

Although he and his Legalist faction had always been at odds, and he had argued with the First Emperor countless times before the latter's face.

But when facing Ying Su, he and Chunyu Yue stood together, which meant ignoring Ying Su completely.

To put it bluntly, they refused to recognize Ying Su as Emperor!

And if Chunyu Yue died, it would mean Ying Su was deeply dissatisfied with this.

He was killing the chicken to scare the monkey.

Using Chunyu Yue to strike a warning against himself.

So what should he do?

Should he act like the fence-sitters in the court?

Whichever way the wind blows, should he lean that way?

Their behavior was understandable!

After all, in the First Emperor's heart, they were not important figures!

But he was different; he was the First Emperor's close minister!

Now, with the First Emperor still alive and Ying Su having just ascended the throne, if he immediately sided with Ying Su, would the First Emperor have no thoughts on the matter?

In the future, if the First Emperor returned in all his majesty and reclaimed his imperial throne, what would become of him then?

But continuing to stalemate with Ying Su like this was not a solution!

Indeed!

Ying Su!

After investigating these past few days, he had already uncovered the truth about that night!

It was indeed a rebellion!

Moreover, it was not some great army!

Ying Su had gone to rebel with just one person!

Rebel with just one person?

Attack Outside Xianyanggong?

Upon hearing this, Li Si's eyes nearly popped out of his head!

Throughout history, rebellions were countless, but daring to attack Wang Gong with only one person was unheard of!

Not only unheard of, but never even heard of!

Even the Classic of Mountains and Seas would not dare to fabricate such a tale!

Even ancient myths would not dare to spin such nonsense!

But... all of this had truly happened.

Two people not only broke into Wang Gong but also slaughtered all fifty thousand soldiers within!

This scene made Li Si's scalp go numb!

He had spasms and convulsions many times!

If it were only that, it would have been fine!

The key was, he felt Ying Su was not a patient person, but rather a ruthless man decisive in killing!

What if one day he provoked Ying Su's displeasure and Ying Su attacked him? What should he do?

That was a fierce man whom even fifty thousand could not stop!

How could he withstand Ying Su's fury!

Li Si was torn apart by conflict.

However, just then, suddenly, the steward rushed in hurriedly:

"Master! Master! The Im... Si... Sixth Young Master has arrived!"

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Morning, the bright sun shone high, the sky clear and cloudless!

They say the winter sun warms people, but in spring, the sun warms people just as much!

Now, with Ying Su having ascended the throne and proclaimed it to the world, although it had only been five days, it was impossible for the news of the new emperor's ascension to be known by everyone in Great Qin in such a short time.

But the people of Xianyang City certainly knew.

Thus, everyone changed their tune, referring to the former Sixth Young Master as Emperor.

But this did not include Li Si's residence!

Li Si issued a strict order to everyone in the residence: do not discuss the Sixth Young Master, and certainly do not call the Sixth Young Master Emperor!

He was afraid!

Afraid that when the First Emperor returned in all his majesty in the future, it would bring disaster upon him!

And at this very moment, hearing the steward's report, in an instant, he nearly stumbled in fright!

"Six... Sixth Young Master?"

"He... he has come?"

"Is he here for revenge?"

"Or for reckoning?"

Li Si trembled all over, his mind in chaos, but he did not delay, rushing to the door immediately to personally welcome him!

The moment he saw Ying Su, he immediately knelt and bowed: "Greetings... Your Majesty, the Emperor!"

He called out.

Seeing him like this, Ying Su laughed on the spot: "Prime Minister, if I recall correctly, this is the first time you have ever called me Your Majesty, the Emperor!"

Li Si broke out in a cold sweat: "Your subject... is terrified!"

Ying Su waved his hand and said: "No need to be so formal. I just came over for a stroll, to wander around a bit!"

He spoke with a smile and walked straight toward Li Si's residence.

However, despite his easygoing demeanor, how could Li Si truly believe in his ease?

One must remember, he was a fierce man who dared to rebel with only one person!

More importantly, his rebellion succeeded.

He forced Your Majesty, the First Emperor, to abdicate and personally read out Ying Su's accession decree.

That was the First Emperor!

How could someone who forced the First Emperor into such a position be an ordinary mortal?

Therefore, Li Si did not believe Ying Su's so-called "stroll" or "wandering around" at all!

He guessed that Ying Su must have come for a reason!

It's just... whether it is good news or bad news, hard to say! Hard to say indeed!

Even... he felt that today, he was in grave danger; one small mistake could cost him his life!

The death of Chunyu Yue was only five short days ago!

How could he forget?

How could he forget!

Li Si's residence was huge!

Not only huge, but the garden layout was also quite beautiful!

It was spring now; hundreds of flowers bloomed, and tree branches had just turned green, looking very lovely!

Ying Su admired Li Si's home while praising how truly beautiful Li Si's home was!

Li Si stood trembling nearby; although he served with utmost diligence, his heart was filled with immense fear!

He only hoped Ying Su would get to the point quickly.

If this continued, he could hardly endure such torment.

So... did Ying Su have a reason to come today or not?

Of course he did!