Chapter 35 Your Majesty, Ying Chengjiao is going to rebel!
Ying Fusu saw everything the two of them were whispering to each other.
He never dreamed of it.
In his eyes, the First Emperor was unattainable, and even an equal conversation with him would make him feel uneasy, but he would also whisper to him.
It should be much easier to convince my uncle than to convince my father.
If I had known this earlier, I would have persuaded my uncle to join me in saving the people of the world.
Then, together with my uncle, I can convince my father. That way, the chances of success will be much greater.
Unfortunately, I will be leaving for Shangjun soon, so I don’t have much time to talk to my uncle in detail.
Ying Chengjiao, who was doing ideological work for Ying Zheng at this time, never expected that he had been targeted by his eldest nephew.
"Brother, Shangjun is so far away, are you so confident in exiling your nephew there ? Leave this to me! I will change his mind!"
"I spent two hours talking to him, but he is determined to believe in Confucianism. What can you do?"
"When it comes to state affairs, you 're my elder brother. When it comes to personal matters, you're my younger brother!"
"You bastard! Do you think my sword is useless?"
"It's just a joke. No matter what happens, I will always treat you as my elder brother."
This sentence made Ying Zheng's expression slightly better.
Looking back at his disappointing eldest son, Ying Zheng tapped the bamboo slips on the table with his index finger and said, "I can give you this, but you also need to promise me one thing, how about it?"
When Ying Chengjiao heard this, he became very alert.
Last time, my royal brother was so attentive that he threw the job of the secret guard onto me. Why is he going to make me work overtime this time?
"What's the matter? Brother, tell me first."
"I have to review one stone of memorial every day, which is really beyond my ability. You can take half of it."
"What?"
Ying Chengjiao jumped high and made a loud noise like a cat whose tail was stepped on.
“No!”
Ying Fusu opened his eyes wide.
My uncle reacted so strongly. Was he forced to do something because my father threatened the lives of 700,000 prisoners in Mount Li?
Gai Nie seemed not to hear.
As early as when he was Ying Chengjiao's retainer, he had already gotten used to Ying Chengjiao's frequent starts.
"What are you excited about?"
Ying Zheng took the initiative to pull Ying Chengjiao over and whispered, "You haven't been to court for ten years, and I thought you liked to play and have fun, and didn't like government affairs. Yesterday I thought you said that because you were a retainer. But from your performance in court, you are actually familiar with the situation in the court. I misjudged you."
"Brother, how about you help me deal with half of it? I have been focusing all my energy on these memorials every day, and have neglected the harem for a long time. The concubines and beauties all have complaints."
Ying Chengjiao looked at him strangely and said, "What complaints? Are you complaining that you, my brother, come too often? I already have eighteen nephews and fourteen nieces. Can you please let the concubines calm down for a while? Can you consider the feelings of the emperor's sister-in-law?"
"Afang doesn't care about these things. She and I are truly in love. Even if she never has children, she will still be my queen. Don't change the subject. Just tell me whether this is appropriate or not."
“No!”
"Don't worry about Fusu's affairs!"
"No matter what, my brother, when you say this, it seems like Fusu is the son of me, Ying Chengjiao."
Ying Zheng was silent for a moment, then said, "You are almost thirty years old, if you haven't married yet, when will you marry?"
"My royal brother, please be careful with your words." Ying Chengjiao's expression became unusually cold. "If I continue to say this, I'm afraid it will hurt the relationship between you and me."
Ying Zheng was silent again.
After another moment, a hint of pleading appeared on the face of this unrivaled and unmatched emperor of all ages.
"Cheng Jiao, can't you let go of that bet?"
Ying Chengjiao sneered.
"It seems that I should not enter the palace today."
When it comes to matters involving life and death, how can you just let it go?
"Farewell, my brother."
Ying Chengjiao bowed deeply to Ying Zheng, with full courtesy and standard posture.
Ying Fusu was surprised again—his uncle knew how to bow?
His uncle Ying Chengjiao, who hated complicated etiquette the most, could actually perform etiquette.
Moreover, Ying Chengjiao's salute movements were even more standard than those of his teacher Chunyu Yue.
Ying Chengjiao walked towards the gate of Zhangtai Palace step by step without looking around.
When he was halfway there, still four feet and one foot away from the palace gate, he heard Ying Zheng's furious roar behind him.
"Rebellious son! If you don't follow your uncle out, I will bury all the prisoners in Mount Li under the Zheng Palace!"
"Haha, thank you, brother!"
Ying Chengjiao's expression changed like turning pages of a book. The face that seemed frigid just now suddenly became enthusiastic.
He covered his face with a veil to prevent being recognized, and grabbed Ying Fusu, who dared not speak out.
He saw Ying Fusu grab the decree in his hand again, snatched it away and threw it on the ground.
"Why are you carrying this broken bamboo slip? Throw it away! It's bad luck!"
Then Ying Chengjiao pushed open the palace door, picked up Ying Fusu with one hand, and left Zhangtai Palace as quickly as possible.
He was afraid that Ying Zheng would go back on his word!
The door of the Zhangtai Palace was wide open, and the wind blew in, making Ying Zheng's crown and robes flutter.
Gai Nie pulled the two palace doors and tried to close them.
"Don't move." Ying Zheng whispered, "Let me blow the wind for a while."
Gai Nie stopped moving.
It turns out that the First Emperor also had times when he was powerless and things he could do nothing about.
Sir, what did you do before you met Nie?
After a while, outside Zhangtai Palace.
An eunuch shouted loudly: "Your Majesty orders Li Si to come to the palace to see you!"
Li Si shook his sleeves and tried to straighten his waist which had been so sore for a long time.
His body was tired, but his spirit was like a small fire meeting hot oil, it surged three feet high and he was extremely excited!
After waiting for nearly three hours, His Majesty finally came to see me.
I want to tell your majesty that Gai Nie was once a retainer of Ying Chengjiao, and the secret guards may have been infiltrated by Ying Chengjiao. The reason why I am so anxious and earnest today is that I am afraid that your majesty will be in danger! Ying Chengjiao's attendance today may be a sign that he is going to take action against your majesty!
As Li Si walked, he kept repeating these words in his mind.
After serving as a door god outside Zhangtai Palace for nearly three hours, he was afraid that he would forget his words and perform poorly.
Gai Nie?
Cover Nie!
This position is to carry out matters related to seals and talismans!
When he reached the palace entrance, Li Si saw Gai Nie standing behind Ying Zheng.
From the scene before him and the fact that Zhao Gao was serving as a door god with him outside the palace.
Li Si immediately analyzed that Gai Nie had replaced Zhao Gao in the position of issuing seals and orders and had become the new confidant of the First Emperor.
No! Gai Nie must be deeply trusted by His Majesty at this time! I can no longer say that Gai Nie is not good! For now, we must put all the possibilities that may be unfavorable to His Majesty on Ying Chengjiao!
"Your Majesty."
Li Si saluted, his body blocking the wind.
The wind blew into the palace from outside the door and blew on Ying Zheng.
The sunlight outside the hall was shining brightly, but not a single ray of it could shine into the hall and onto Li Si.
"Please sit down . I'm sorry to trouble you. You have waited so long to see me. Why are you so anxious?"
