Qin Dynasty: Your Majesty, I really am a time traveler.

The next morning, Tang Yu stood in the imperial court with sleepy eyes. People around him were talking about the official robes he was wearing, which they had never seen before.

"What official position did His Majesty grant this lad?"

"Yes, his official robes seem even more magnificent than Lord Li's?"

"Lord Li, please say something!!"

Li Si: ……

What can he say now? What dare he say?

Didn't you see that the other Zhao Gao this kid mentioned has already been arrested and imprisoned? I heard that his entire family was also imprisoned along with him.

Li Si felt that if he dared to utter a single word and draw the king's attention, his Li family might not be able to escape either.

Li Si had already made up her mind: she couldn't afford to offend this kid, no matter who else she was dealing with!

He rushed over to Tang Yu, his tone somewhat obsequious.

"Has Master Tang entered the imperial court to serve as an official? This magnificent official robe is a perfect match for Master Tang!"

Everyone:......

Seeing this, everyone lost hope in Li Si and turned their attention to the Confucian scholars.

Chunyu Yue and the other Confucian scholars stepped forward, glanced at Tang Yu, and began chatting with him with smiles on their faces.

"I heard that His Majesty has appointed Master Tang as the Imperial Preceptor, and also as the Crown Prince's teacher. We must work together to properly educate Crown Prince Fusu from now on!"

Hearing the old man speak like that, Li Si also kept a cold face, flicked his sleeves, and turned to leave.

Tang Yu was huddled in the crowd, his eyes still heavy with sleep; he was truly exhausted!

Brother Zheng, if your court session started at 4 a.m., I wouldn't have such a problem, because I could just stay up all night!

When Ying Zheng arrived and everyone had finished their greetings, he turned his attention to Tang Yu.

Seeing him dressed in his magnificent imperial advisor robes, he nodded in satisfaction and looked at the assembled officials with an air of authority, saying:

"Mr. Tang Yu is a person of immortality, and he once saved my life. Now he shoulders the heavy responsibility of saving the Great Qin. Therefore, I hereby appoint Mr. Tang as the Imperial Preceptor, with the official rank of first grade, above the Prime Minister. You may raise any objections if you have any!"

That's what they said, but the murderous aura and domineering presence in Ying Zheng's words made these officials exchange a bitter smile.

Your Majesty, Your Majesty, you've already dressed him up, how can we possibly have any reason to do anything?

Seeing that no one spoke, Ying Zheng nodded in satisfaction and then released another bombshell announcement.

"According to the Imperial Advisor, Zhao Gao once wrote a poem with treasonous intentions, and Prince Huhai, under his instigation, committed many treasonous acts. Now Zhao Gao has been imprisoned, and Prince Huhai has been confined to his residence. I have decided to establish Fusu as the Crown Prince. What are your opinions?"

Seeing Ying Zheng finally announce this news in front of everyone, the excitement of the Confucian scholars was palpable. They immediately bowed respectfully and said:

"Your Majesty, Holy Might!"

On the other side, the Legalists, led by Li Si, stepped forward to express their opinion.

"Your Majesty, Holy Might!"

At this moment, Ying Zheng glanced coldly at Li Si, his former best partner with whom he had worked closely, the best prime minister of Qin, and one of the culprits who would later destroy Qin. Only he knew the complexity in his eyes.

I met Li Si before I became king, and he has always been loyal to me, making great contributions to the unification of Qin and the development of the country.

It can be said that without Li Si, the Qin state would have had to go through some twists and turns to reach its current state!

However, after thinking about what Tang Yu had told him yesterday and what he had felt, Ying Zheng hardened his heart and decided that the law had to be changed today!

But reform is bound to encounter resistance. In that case, let's start by targeting Li Si, the head of the Legalists!

Seeing that no one spoke, Ying Zheng pondered for a moment before slowly saying:

"Yesterday, the Imperial Advisor also told me that there is another person among those who will be involved in future events, and he is standing right here in the court."

"What he has committed is the grave crime of treason. According to the laws of Qin, Prime Minister Li, how do you think he should be dealt with?"

Li Si: Oh no, this is coming for me!

After a wry smile, Li Si glanced at his former best friend, took a step forward seriously, and answered with a firm gaze.

"According to the laws of Qin, anyone who attempts to flee the country and plot treason shall be executed! Anyone who knows about such an act but fails to report it shall be executed! Anyone whose nine generations of relatives are related to the treason shall be executed!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Li Si felt himself sweating profusely, his forehead covered with fine beads of sweat, but his eyes remained unusually firm.

He knew that he was the one to be beheaded, but he also knew that the law was absolutely merciless and that the law should never be trampled underfoot!

Li Si can die, but the Qin law must never be insulted!

Tang Yu, who was dozing off to Li Si's right, was instantly wide awake upon hearing these words. He glanced at the pale-faced but firm-voiced man beside him with some surprise.

It is undeniable that Li Si did commit this heinous crime, but he was not the mastermind. Moreover, before this incident, he had always been one of the most important pillars of the Qin state. His fate is still up to Zheng Ge to decide.

Seeing his old friend's resolute voice and steps, Ying Zheng swallowed his words, and finally closed his eyes before saying:

"In that case, imprison Prime Minister Li Si and his entire clan in the Imperial Prison and await trial on a later date!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the Legalists and many officials behind Li Si began to plead for him.

"Your Majesty, Minister Li has rendered meritorious service to our Great Qin, and there has been no wrongdoing. The future events have not yet occurred, so we beg Your Majesty to show mercy!"

"Yes, Your Majesty, please forgive Lord Li!"

"Master Li..."

As everyone begged for mercy, Li Si turned his head and spoke with unusual firmness.

"I, Li Si, am guilty! I have committed the grave crime of treason! Qin law forbids any disrespect, so do not speak further!"

After speaking, he knelt deeply before Ying Zheng and followed the Imperial Guards out.

After all the matters were discussed and resolved, Tang Yu thought he could finally go back and catch up on his sleep.

Unexpectedly, just as he stepped out with the ministers, Ying Zheng's gentle voice came from the dragon throne.

"Grand Preceptor, please wait a moment, I have something I wish to say to you."