The Myth of Daqin: The Soul of Yi Xiaochuan

In December, the Guanzhong land is covered with silver and white snow, as if the land is covered with a thick cotton jacket.

The biting cold wind whistled past, and the biting cold made people shiver.

Snowflakes are floating in the sky, like dancing elves, adding a touch of mystery to this cold winter day.

In the heart of the Xianyang royal city, the Zhangtai Palace stood tall amidst the ice and snow. Blazing stoves surrounded the main hall, emitting a fiery heat that warmed the entire space.

The flames in the furnace jumped and crackled, as if they were singing happily, or as if they were telling the glory and prosperity of this empire.

In the center of the hall, Feng Jie respectfully stepped out of the procession. He came to the center, bowed deeply, then stood up and said in a heavy voice, "Your Majesty, recently, rumors about the inscription on the meteorite have spread throughout the six kingdoms of Shandong, causing panic among the people!"

The First Emperor, sitting on the dragon throne, narrowed his eyes slightly. His gaze was as sharp as an eagle, staring at Feng Jie closely.

The First Emperor said nothing, his face stern and his brow furrowed. His already dark complexion now looked even duller. He gripped the armrests of the throne tightly, as if trying to suppress his inner anger.

Upon seeing this, Prince Hu Hai hurried out to pay his respects. He raised his head slightly, looked at the First Emperor, and said cautiously, "Your Majesty, I believe that these rumors are spreading because someone must be behind them. We must investigate thoroughly."

Zhao Gao also immediately stepped forward and echoed, "Your Majesty, what Master Hu Hai said is absolutely right. If you don't investigate thoroughly, your Majesty's wisdom will be destroyed by these people." He bowed slightly, with a flattering smile on his face, and carefully observed the First Emperor's expression.

After hearing this, the First Emperor snorted coldly and cursed angrily: "These unruly people deserve to be cut into pieces!" His voice was as deafening as thunder and echoed in the hall.

His eyes were filled with anger and majesty, as if he wanted to tear those who spread rumors into pieces.

However, these words seemed to vent his anger, and the First Emperor gradually calmed down. His eyes slowly turned to Xin Sheng.

The First Emperor said slowly, "Xin Qing, you have just returned from Dongjun. What do you think of this matter?"

Xin Sheng took a step forward, took a deep breath, and then bowed and replied, "Your Majesty, I find this matter quite strange. The author of the writing on the meteorite remains unknown, and the surrounding civilians have already been dealt with. In my opinion, the most urgent task is to appease the people to prevent further unrest."

The First Emperor's hair stood on end in rage, his voice like thunder as he roared, "The people's hearts! The people's hearts! Are you saying I've lost the people's hearts? How outrageous! Can't you see that these are the people behind this who are plotting to destroy my kingdom and my great Qin?"

Xin Sheng's face turned pale. He quickly knelt and kowtowed, saying in a trembling voice, "Your Majesty, please calm down. I know I was wrong. Please forgive me!"

Li Si, who was standing by, was shocked when he saw this scene, but he had been in officialdom for a long time after all, so he quickly calmed down.

He quickly stepped out of the line and saluted, then respectfully addressed the First Emperor, "Your Majesty, please calm down. Lord Xin Sheng's words were only meant to calm the current situation and he had no intention of offending Your Majesty. Please have mercy on Lord Xin Sheng and forgive him."

The First Emperor's expression gradually relaxed. He looked at Li Si and nodded slightly.

Li Si breathed a sigh of relief when he saw the First Emperor's anger subside. He continued, "Your Majesty, in my humble opinion, the most urgent task is to dispatch spies to various locations to secretly investigate those who spread the rumors and apprehend them immediately, setting an example for others. At the same time, order all counties to strengthen their supervision of local residents. Anyone traveling must possess an official travel permit to prevent these criminals from roaming and committing crimes. This way, we can ensure social stability and prevent similar incidents from happening again."

After hearing this, the First Emperor narrowed his eyes slightly and fell into a brief moment of deep thought. He was well aware of the importance and complexity of this matter, and his fingers unconsciously tapped lightly on the armrests of the dragon throne.

Finally, he nodded slightly and said in a low voice: "Well, what Li Qing said makes sense." Then, the First Emperor's gaze slowly swept over everyone in the hall, his eyes revealing majesty and determination.

He said solemnly: "In this case, this matter will be handed over to the Censorate and the Supreme Court for joint handling."

Xin Sheng and Feng Jie exchanged a glance, then knelt to receive the order. Their expressions were solemn, and their voices resounding, "We will faithfully obey Your Majesty's command! We will do our utmost to live up to His Majesty's grace!" Xin Sheng secretly felt fortunate that Li Si had made his suggestion in time, as otherwise the consequences would have been disastrous.

After this incident, the noisy sounds in the spacious and bright hall disappeared instantly, and it became so silent that you could hear a pin drop.

Everyone held their breath and concentrated, not daring to slack off in the slightest.

The First Emperor was seen sitting on the dragon throne, looking at the palace and the others with cold eyes, and slowly said: "I plan to tour the east of Shandong next year to suppress the evildoers." His voice echoed in the hall with unquestionable majesty.

The crowd in the palace shouted in unison: "Long live Your Majesty, long live the Great Qin!" The sound resounded through the sky, as if it would break through the roof of the hall.

The First Emperor nodded slightly in satisfaction, then waved his sleeves and said, "Dismiss the court!" Everyone bowed and filed out.

After the First Emperor stood up and turned to leave, the ministers walked out of the hall in twos and threes.

Xin Sheng quickly walked to Li Si's side and said with gratitude: "Thank you, Prime Minister Li, for your help." His voice was full of sincerity and his eyes revealed his gratitude to Li Si.

Li Si waved his hand and replied with a smile, "It's all for the sake of the Great Qin. His Majesty has ordered a thorough investigation. Lord Xin, please find out the truth as soon as possible."

Xin Sheng nodded repeatedly, secretly glad that he had escaped. He lowered his voice and said to Li Si, "Prime Minister Li, His Majesty seems to be very moody lately." His expression was a little worried, and his brows were slightly furrowed.

Li Si quickly made a hushed gesture and whispered, "Shh... Lord Xin, be careful with your words." He glanced around cautiously, thinking to himself, "Your Majesty's temper is becoming increasingly unpredictable. Xin Sheng's straightforward nature will definitely cause trouble if he's not careful in the future."

Xin Sheng nodded quickly and said, "I understand, I understand. Then, Minister Li, please proceed slowly. I will go ahead." His voice lowered, as if he was afraid of being overheard, but he was also nervous. "Minister Li is absolutely right. We are walking on thin ice in this situation. The slightest mistake will lead to disaster."

Li Si nodded. He knew that His Majesty was in a state of moodiness, but there was nothing he could do. He could only sigh softly and leave the Xianyang royal city. As he left, his steps seemed heavy, as if a huge rock was weighing down his heart.

He sighed inwardly, "The court is full of twists and turns. Your Majesty's thoughts are hard to fathom. I must be cautious and careful to protect myself. But what about the world of Great Qin and the people of this world?"

At this moment, the lead-gray sky seemed to be torn open by an invisible giant hand, and heavy snow poured down from the endless sky.

The pure white snowflakes, like dancing butterflies, fluttered and spun lightly in the air, falling on the Xianyang Royal City and also on Li Si's shoulders...