Chapter 574 Excessive Concern

The situation at the Imperial Household Department is also improving!

The King, accompanied by his eldest son, toured the various departments of the Imperial Household Department. Although everyone was incredibly busy, a steady stream of high-quality products were being produced, from papermaking to iron smelting, from cotton to cement. Even a weakened version of a health-preserving pill, copied by the Imperial Physician after the Emperor's enlightenment regarding health exercises…

As a result, those who leave the inner court institution of the Imperial Household Department now seem to have more imposing presence than the ministers in the court.

As a result, the ministers practiced the health-preserving exercises with even greater fervor.

"My dear grandson..."

Meng Yi dodged Meng Ao's outstretched hand and said seriously, "Father, please speak properly."

"Tsk," Meng Ao rolled his eyes at him without hiding it. Ever since he had lost face in front of the king and his colleagues, the old general had completely let go. "Father, I'm just talking to you nicely."

Meng Yi pursed his lips: "Father, just tell me what you want me to do."

"You brat!" Meng Ao glared at him, his tone blunt. "What can you do? What I mean is, the Shaofu has been making quite a stir lately, and it's obviously the eldest son's idea. Haven't you asked him if the young master has any thoughts about the army?"

He understood what Meng Yi meant, but Meng Yi replied sternly, "How could I possibly comment on the affairs of the eldest son?"

"..." Meng Ao patted his shoulder helplessly, "Your grandfather doesn't think too highly of you. I just want you to pay more attention to the eldest son's movements. If he has any other ideas, be proactive and try to win him over. There are quite a few capable warriors in Qin these days."

Leaving aside the original mighty generals of Qin, the submission of the royal families of the six states was still unresolved. However, quite a few families had already submitted, and many possessed capable generals. Crucially, there were no easy targets for attack at the moment, and even the tribes on the grasslands were showing signs of wanting to negotiate.

If they don't take the initiative, how can the Meng family stand out?

"knew."

Meng Yi understood his grandfather's good intentions, but that didn't stop him from telling Fusu about it as soon as he turned around.

The king has already assigned him to the eldest son, so he should listen to the eldest son. Meng Yi was very firm; his principles could not be broken even by his family!

"In the army..."

After listening, Fusu had no objection to Meng Ao, but stroked his chin thoughtfully.

Zhang Liang subtly glared at Meng Yi, then turned to Fusu with a gentle expression: "Young Master, the Imperial Workshop has made a new sword for you. Would you like to take a look?"

"Really? Let's go take a look."

Fusu happily got up and skipped outside.

Zhang Liang and Meng Yi followed closely behind. Watching his cheerful figure, Zhang Liang gave Meng Yi a warning look: "Young Master has already worked very hard. Don't waste your time on him."

"I didn't mean that..." Meng Yi explained awkwardly, he really hadn't thought that much about it.

Zhang Liang knew that Meng Yi was all bark and no bite. So he simply gave him a warning instead of trying to transfer Meng Yi away from the eldest son's side.

There won't be a next time.

After saying that, Zhang Liang quickened his pace and caught up with Fusu. His tone was so gentle that he seemed like a completely different person, which made Meng Yihuan look at the mother hen protecting her chicks.

"Zifang is a bit too exaggerated..."

Meng Yi couldn't help but murmur. He even suspected that if there were a competition that allowed the eldest son to be indulged, Zhang Liang could compete with the king for first place.

Han Fei also discovered Zhang Liang's problem, or rather, he was passively discovered it.

"Take a look!"

Li Si tossed a stack of documents in front of Han Fei. As the most trusted servants of the King of Qin, they were the first to put the documents to use after they were produced.

There haven't been fewer government affairs, but they seem to have, which inexplicably makes people more annoyed.

"What is that?"

Han Fei looked up and met Li Si's ambiguous smile, clearly one of amusement. He was completely bewildered.

Li Si raised his chin, gesturing for him to look: "Look at your clever disciple."

"ovary?"

Han Fei picked up the documents on the table and began to read them. The more he read, the wider his eyes became, and the faster he flipped through the pages. "This..."

"This kid looks just like my disciple!"

Li Si's gloating was tinged with approval. "Ruthless, quick and accurate... Hmm, no way, give this disciple to me."

What kind of dreams do you have in broad daylight?

Han Fei rolled his eyes at him without any politeness, but then looked down at the documents in his hand, his feelings a little complicated, yet not entirely surprised.

In fact, he had long noticed Zhang Liang's excessive praise and care for the eldest son, but at the time he didn't think there was anything wrong with it. After all, he was the eldest son's study companion, sharing both honor and disgrace.

However, according to the records, the students in Xianyang who had previously gossiped about the eldest son have been experiencing one accident after another. Although none of them were fatal, they all hit the points that mattered most to them, causing them to lose face, and none of them have yet realized that someone was behind it all.

Such methods wouldn't be easy for him to use. Yet, they came from the hands of a child not even ten years old.

On the other hand, his disciple is either in the palace with the eldest son or comes back to help him with affairs. How does he find the time to scheme against people?

With such high efficiency, this place would be perfect for a job...

Realizing he had gone off on a tangent, Han Fei shook his head and squinted at Li Si: "What are you doing? Why did you suddenly decide to investigate these people?"

Li Si's upturned lips froze, and his eyes became slightly unfocused.

Han Fei understood: "So, you didn't have good intentions either."

"What do you mean by 'having ill intentions'!" Li Si retorted righteously. "What is the eldest son's status? What are their status? A bunch of fools did something stupid, don't they need to pay the price?"

"Zifang has already done it, are you just jealous?"

"Who's jealous?" Li Si said speechlessly. "I just want you to get to know your little disciple better."

"You want to see me make a fool of myself, don't you?"

Han Fei asked with certainty, without needing Li Si's reply, and said naturally, "Zifang, as the eldest son's study companion, is willing to die for his sovereign's honor. I am happy for him that he has such ability."

"Tsk," Li Si glanced at Han Fei with displeasure, "If I were treacherous and obsequious, your disciple would have died for the disgrace of the emperor. You..."

Han Fei didn't think he had done anything wrong. He didn't say anything, and if Li Si thought that way, there was nothing he could do.

Han Fei glanced at the documents and looked at Li Si questioningly: "This stack of documents must have taken a lot of time, so... you've really pushed most of the government affairs onto me again, haven't you?"

Li Si froze for a moment. "I suddenly remembered something. I'll be going now."

Watching Li Si's hasty retreat, Han Fei snorted coldly. "You can run away, but you can't hide." Now that paper has replaced bamboo slips, Han Fei simply gathered up the official documents he needed to handle, stuffed them into his sleeve, and leisurely walked towards Li Si's room.

...

"Zifang, you..."

"Don't worry, sir, I know what I'm doing."