Qin Dynasty: Starting with clinging to Zhao Ji's thigh

The court session was scheduled for the hour of Mao (5-7 AM), but officials were required to arrive before the hour of Yin (3-5 AM).

Afterwards, they waited for the eunuch's announcement and then entered the palace in order of their status and rank.

Although Ying Jing hadn't slept all night, he had the advantage of being young.

Furthermore, having discovered a small secret about the Net, he was quite excited at the moment, still full of energy.

When Ying Jing arrived at the main hall of Xianyang Palace, all the other ministers had already arrived.

Ying Jing didn't know many of these court officials, so he didn't try to get close to them.

After looking around, he finally focused his attention on Lü Buwei.

Unfortunately, Cheng Jiao didn't come!

There's no way to make him make up for the "father" he owes.

Lu Buwei was squinting his small eyes, standing motionless in the cold wind, looking somewhat drowsy.

Ying Jing stroked his chin; it seemed that the Prime Minister, who had been overworked in the affairs of state, was not in good condition.

After all, they are elderly people, their health is not good, and they cannot do too much work, which is understandable.

Jing Dashanren felt that as a moral exemplar determined to carry on Zheng Ge's legacy, it was essential for him to care about the health of the elderly and establish a good image of respecting the elderly!

So he took a few steps forward and came to stand in front of Lü Buwei.

"Master Xiangguo, Master Xiangguo?"

He even pushed it twice!

Lu Buwei hadn't slept all night, and had finally managed to doze off for a short while, but was suddenly awakened by Ying Jing.

He instinctively wanted to get angry, but when he saw the person in front of him with his sleepy eyes, he could only suppress his anger.

A forced smile appeared on his wrinkled old face: "So it's Young Master Jing. May I ask what business you have with this old man?"

Ying Jing quickly waved his hand: "It's nothing serious. It's just that seeing how hard Prime Minister Lü has worked for the country and how haggard he looks, I couldn't help but come forward to express my admiration."

"Your Excellency Jing understands me well. I am busy with state affairs. What can I do?"

Lü Buwei responded with a smile.

Everyone likes to hear nice things, and the same tricks used to deal with women still work on Lü Buwei.

"Your Excellency is mistaken. As the Prime Minister of Qin, your health is crucial to the stability of Qin. As you get older, you should take it easy and leave things to the younger generation."

Mr. Jing was simply concerned about an elderly person's health; he had absolutely no other intentions whatsoever!

Unfortunately, this world is always full of misunderstandings and lack of understanding.

Lü Buwei clearly did not appreciate the sincerity of Jing Dashan, and upon hearing this, the smile on his face could no longer be maintained.

"Thank you for your concern, young master. My health should allow me to last for at least a few more years."

Lu Buwei, with a sullen face, rejected Ying Jing's suggestion.

This isn't about caring about his health; it's clearly about getting him to relinquish power.

However, once one is tainted by the poison of power, how can one ever let go of it?

Although he was rejected, Ying Jing was not angry.

Having shown such concern for Prime Minister Lü's health, it became easier to begin discussing the matter at hand.

"The Prime Minister is so concerned about the affairs of the country that he is willing to sacrifice his health to share the burden of the nation. He is truly a role model for the world."

Kind words are free! Ying Jing was incredibly generous!

As he spoke, Ying Jing got to the point: "I heard from the Empress Dowager that a new top-ranking member of the Heavenly Rank has emerged in the part of the Net controlled by the Prime Minister, and he has mastered the Jingni Sword?"

"That is indeed true. What is the meaning of your mentioning this, young master?"

Lu Buwei narrowed his eyes slightly, somewhat unsure of what the Third Young Master's purpose was in going through all this trouble.

Jing Dashanren's expression became somewhat awkward: "The Empress Dowager also said that Jing Ni is a first-class beauty. Prime Minister, you are already so old, and I suppose your virility has faded. It would be a real waste of such a talent. Why don't you give her to me?"

Jing Dashan was definitely not after a beautiful woman! He was simply worried about the Prime Minister's health!

"Young Master is joking!"

Lu Buwei was furious and stormed off.

He rose from a mere merchant to become the Prime Minister of Qin, and he was definitely not someone who was easily angered.

However, as an elderly person, an elderly person who has not gotten enough sleep, an elderly person whose rest has been disturbed!

In particular, there's someone around him who, under the guise of concern, keeps nagging him, saying things like "You're old" and "You're not good enough anymore."

Lü Buwei eventually lost control! This can only be said that the concern shown by the benevolent Jing was something that most people simply couldn't bear.

Fortunately, it was already dawn, and it was time to go to court. The moment he stepped into the main hall of Xianyang Palace, he felt much more relaxed.

From the reign of King Hui of Qin onwards, most of the state affairs of Qin were conducted in Zhangtai Palace and other palaces on the south bank of the Wei River, but the location for holding court was still Xianyang Palace.

As the morning light streamed through the high windows of Xianyang Palace and fell upon the smooth, mirror-like marble floor, the morning bells finally rang in the silence.

Inside the main palace of Xianyang Palace.

The young King of Qin sat high on his throne, dressed in a black dragon robe, his eyes calm yet bright.

Even before he was crowned and wore a ceremonial crown, his majesty was already beginning to show.

The civil and military officials stood in two rows on either side.

On the civil officials' side, Lü Buwei stood at the head, followed by Lord Changping of the Chu faction, a middle-aged man who looked quite refined.

On the military side, General Meng Ao was the leader. He was tall and strong, and although he was old, he still had an upright posture.

"Please set aside your memorials for now, I have two things to say."

Instead of having his ministers present their reports as usual, Ying Zheng chose to take the initiative and speak first.

The courtiers fell silent; some of the more astute among them had already realized that today's morning court session was not a simple matter.

The young king has decided to no longer lie low; he will emerge from the abyss like a dragon.

His voice echoed in the hall, his gaze sharp as a sword, sweeping over the assembled officials before finally settling on Ying Jing.

"The first thing is that yesterday my third brother, the prince of my Great Qin, was assassinated on his way to visit the Empress Dowager at Ganquan Palace."

"Fortunately, with the protection of the guards sent by the Empress Dowager, Young Master Jing is unharmed."

These words immediately caused some commotion in the previously quiet court.

In the Qin state, which was governed by the rule of law, assassinating a Qin prince in the Qin capital, Xianyang, was an absolutely outrageous act!

"May I ask Your Majesty, who sent these assassins? Please punish them severely according to the laws of our Great Qin!"

Lü Buwei did not want to speak; he only wanted to distance himself from the matter.

However, he knew even more clearly that as the Prime Minister of Qin, it would be even more inappropriate for him to be completely indifferent to this matter.

The more he tries to completely clear himself of suspicion, the more he will only increase the suspicion against him.

Ying Zheng stared at Lü Buwei expressionlessly, as if he had already identified him as the mastermind, which made Lü Buwei feel increasingly pressured.

After a long silence, Ying Zheng finally spoke slowly.

"Prime Minister Lü has always been concerned about national affairs and upheld the laws of our Great Qin. This matter will be entrusted to Prime Minister Lü to investigate the truth."

"Within three months, you must give me an explanation, give my third brother an explanation, and give the laws of my Great Qin an explanation!"