Chapter 297 The Two Break Up
A loud thunderclap struck, and the summer rain always came quickly and fiercely, as if it wanted to soak the entire land, and the rising heat made it difficult to breathe.
Zhao Yuanxi walked in the rain. The oilcloth umbrella could not block the wind and rain at all, but she felt refreshed. The heavy rain on her body actually calmed her down.
Zhao Gao was indeed a good tactician. Having lost Ying Zheng's trust, she would have found it difficult to move forward in Xianyang even though she was the queen mother. Zhang Liang was imprisoned, and she could not continue the investigation. Ying Zheng would no longer believe her.
"Empress Dowager, the rain is too heavy. Let's take shelter nearby!" You couldn't stop worrying.
Where is there a place to take shelter from the rain?
Zhao Yuanxi looked at You beside her and gritted her teeth. She was more than just one person now, she could only win, not lose!
At the gate of Ganquan Palace, Madam Mi stood there anxiously waiting. Seeing the empress dowager return alone, tears welled up in her eyes. "Why did you come back in such heavy rain?"
She took a handkerchief and wiped the rain off Zhao Yuanxi's face.
Zhao Yuanxi took the handkerchief and whispered, "Zhang Liang, he's been imprisoned now."
"What exactly did Liang'er do?" Mrs. Mi asked.
Zhao Yuanxi explained the reason.
Madam Mi trembled. She had thought Zhang Liang had committed a crime, but she had never imagined that it was the serious crime of assassinating the King of Qin. "Liang'er is confused. It was his reckless behavior that implicated you."
Zhao Yuanxi shook his head and said, "I will send someone to find Han Fei and the others later. The king may not want to listen to me, but he will still listen to the ministers."
"No—" Madam Mi grabbed Zhao Yuanxi's clothes, "Empress Dowager, you can't do anything now, and don't plead for Liang'er anymore! Even if the King of Qin wants to kill him, it's his fate."
"Although the king hates Liang'er, he doesn't want him dead. Now the king is not angry with him, but with you."
She knew Ying Zheng was angry with her, but Zhao Yuanxi still confirmed again and again, "Are you sure I don't want to do anything?"
"The best thing for you to do is to do nothing." Madam Mi did not understand the King of Qin, but she understood the child's thoughts. After Zhang Lan was born, Zhang Liang did not like this younger brother who was much younger than him very much.
In particular, the more time she spent with Zhang Lan, the more naughty Zhang Liang became.
It was not until later that she realized that this was just a quarrel between children. Parents may have many children, but children only have one pair of parents. They naturally want to be unique in their parents' eyes. Only appropriate favoritism can give children a sense of security.
The King of Qin is no longer a child, but people's emotions are basically the same.
After listening to Madam Mi's explanation, Zhao Yuanxi's eyes flashed with confusion, "Am I wrong?"
Madam Mi helped her change her wet clothes and said, "As Liang'er's mother, I am grateful to you, but if I were the King of Qin, I would also be sad."
Who can accept that his mother protects someone who wants to kill him?
Zhao Yuanxi felt depressed, and the voice of Ying Zheng seemed to ring in her ears over and over again. She had always sneered at Zhao Ji and thought that she was not worthy of being a mother, but what she did was actually not much better than what Zhao Ji did!
It is reasonable for Ying Zheng to resent her now.
Even though I thought so, the tears still fell involuntarily.
After an unknown amount of time, Zhao Yuanxi said, "You, send this evidence to the Qin Palace! No, send one copy to Li Si, another to Meng Yi, and another to the king!"
No matter what, Zhao Gao must be dealt with first. It doesn't matter if Ying Zheng is unwilling to forgive her, as long as they are fine.
Even if she really could never see him again!
"I will go right away."
The documents sent to the Supreme Court and the Meng Palace went smoothly, but those sent to the Qin Palace hit a snag.
Ying Zheng would not meet the Queen Mother, nor would he meet anyone around the Queen Mother. He could only present it to the young eunuch outside and ask him to pass it on to the King of Qin.
Zhao Gao was assisting the King of Qin in processing memorials. Seeing the King staring at the document for a full incense stick's worth of time, Zhao Gao took a curious look. Seeing only a few greetings, he realized the King was still worried about the Queen Mother's affairs. He tentatively asked, "Your Majesty, would you like to return to your chambers and rest for a while? I'll find some servants to serve you."
Ying Zheng put down the memorial, rubbed his brow, and listened to the sound of rain outside. "Has the Queen Mother returned?"
"Yes, I have already sent someone to escort the Queen Mother back. She should have returned to Ganquan Palace by now. Your Majesty, there is no need to worry."
"Did Zhang Liang confess his guilt?"
"The jailer has sent word that he has confessed his guilt and is ready to be punished by the king."
"Heh--" Ying Zheng sneered.
These two people have a good relationship, and both of them are willing to be punished, but he is the one who is guilty of a heinous crime?
"Your Majesty, how do you intend to deal with him? According to Qin law, the crime of regicide is punishable by the extermination of his entire clan." Zhao Gao took the opportunity to add, "However, Zhang Liang is favored by the Queen Mother, and he has rendered great service to the Qin State. For the Queen Mother's sake, will you spare his life?"
"Why do I need you to teach me how to do things?" Ying Zheng's face darkened and he shouted, "Get out!"
Zhao Gao lowered his eyes in panic and knelt down quickly, "I plead guilty!"
He quickly retreated, and only breathed a sigh of relief after he retreated, with a smile still on his face. Even if the king did not kill Zhang Liang, Zhang Liang would never be able to set foot in Xianyang again in his life. Saving his life would only mean that he could linger on.
At this time, a young eunuch came over with a document in his hand.
"What is this and where are you sending it?" Zhao Gao stopped him and asked casually.
The young eunuch was so frightened that he trembled and immediately explained everything clearly. "This was sent by the Queen Mother, and she said it was to be given to the King."
"Give it to me! I'll take it to the king."
"This..." The young eunuch thought of what the maid said and looked a little hesitant.
"Your Majesty, I've handled so many of your affairs. Is there anything I shouldn't know? I'll send it to Your Majesty. Do you have any objections?"
"I dare not! I admit my guilt, so I'll trouble Eunuch Zhao."
Zhao Gao took the document and weighed it in his hand. "Alright, you can leave now! We don't need your service here."
The young eunuch nodded repeatedly, bowed his body and quickly retreated, fearing that he would anger Eunuch Zhao.
After everyone left, Zhao Gao opened it without hesitation. Looking at the things inside, he was so scared that he broke out in a cold sweat. He didn't expect that the Queen Mother had already investigated to this extent. If he hadn't been quick, he would be the one thrown into prison now.
After reorganizing the documents, Zhao Gao steeled himself and walked back into the palace. With a calm expression, he presented the document with both hands. "Your Majesty, someone from Ganquan Palace said the Queen Mother sent a letter. Please review it."
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