Chapter 86: The Wrong Hair
When the ministers around heard the Queen Mother's words, they were so frightened that they dared not make a sound. Perhaps in this world, only the Queen Mother would dare to ask the King to reflect on himself!
Ying Zheng raised his eyes, his gaze sharp, his dark pupils gleaming with a chilling light, and a dangerous smile appeared at the corners of his mouth, "After my reflection, the conclusion is that they indeed deserve to die!"
Zhao Yuanxi looked at Ying Zheng, who was emitting a chill, and his heart skipped a beat. It was so spicy! He hadn't been able to please him, but now he had touched his reverse scale!
If Ying Zheng was really a king with a good temper and willing to listen to advice, he would not have been called a tyrant in later generations.
Zhao Yuanxi sighed softly, "But if they are all dead, who will build your palace? Who will dare to come to Qin and serve you, the King of Qin?"
Among the more than a thousand people who were questioned, except for the three hundred defenders and a small number of implicated officials, most of the others were craftsmen who participated in the construction of the Qinian Palace. These people were not only responsible for the Qinian Palace, but also for all large-scale projects of the Qin State.
Nearly seven hundred craftsmen are a considerable force no matter where they are placed.
"Why not let them redeem themselves from their crimes and have them renovate the Palace of Prayer for Good Harvests? They'll be more beneficial to you alive than dead, won't they?"
"Meng Xi led his men to build so many water wheels for the Qin State, saving the Qin State from the suffering of drought. If you kill such a person, where will you find such a person to save the people of Qin State from the disaster?"
Zhao Yuanxi felt like his mouth was almost dry. Seeing Ying Zheng remained indifferent, his eyes slightly sore. He pointed at the people kneeling on the ground and said, "Their lives are in your hands. You are the King of Qin. If you kill them to appease the wrath, no one will dare to raise any objection. But if you are willing to give them another chance, they will definitely not let you down."
Ying Zheng's brows relaxed slightly. The Queen Mother had said so much, but in the final analysis she was still pleading for these people. But there was one thing that was true: these people were more valuable alive than dead.
The Qin State wanted to expand its army and build passes, and it needed people in many places, especially craftsmen.
It is easy to kill them, but it takes a lot of effort to find a group of people to replace them.
Even so, Ying Zheng did not agree to the matter on the spot, but instead had them taken away for trial. As for how to deal with them, it was up to him to decide.
Meng Xi and others were taken away.
Zhao Yuanxi was trying to figure out what Ying Zheng was planning.
"This Palace of Prayer for Good Harvests has been dismantled into this state. You should also send people to repair it, right? Otherwise, let them make amends for their crimes and complete the repair of the Palace of Prayer for Good Harvests first."
Ying Zheng looked at her with a half-smile, "Then do I have to keep them?"
"Hehe——" Zhao Yuanxi laughed dryly.
As expected, the child is not easy to coax when she grows up. If it were Fusu, why would he talk to her like this?
"Queen Dowager, you don't have to worry about this matter anymore. If they are just implicated, I will naturally show leniency." Ying Zheng said lightly.
Since the Queen Mother saved herself, she pleaded for these people, so she could give her some face, not implicate others, and not punish them severely, but that was all.
If you want to pardon everyone, that is absolutely impossible.
After hearing this, Zhao Yuanxi breathed a sigh of relief. Since Ying Zheng was willing to give in, their lives could probably be saved.
Her brows relaxed as she praised, "Your Majesty is a wise ruler, and he will naturally be clear about rewards and punishments."
No matter how many holes there are in a flattery, it never wears out. Zhao Yuanxi is still willing to praise Ying Zheng a few more times.
This was the first time that Ying Zheng was praised by this person. He was silent and felt as if ants were crawling all over his body.
This person always likes to go against me, so when did he actually say such nice things?
Ying Zheng snorted: "For these people, you are willing to lower yourself."
Zhao Yuanxi said sincerely, "This is what I really think. If Your Majesty doesn't like it, forget it."
"Oh!"
Why is he being so sarcastic?
Zhao Yuanxi blinked, feeling helpless. This guy was too difficult to deal with and had a terrible temper.
The system also wanted him to conquer him. Zhao Yuanxi felt that if he met him all day long, they would probably quarrel every day.
Unfortunately, this person is not only her adopted son, but also the almighty King of Qin. If she accidentally implicates innocent people, it will be her fault.
"Hiss! My arm starts to hurt again, so I'll go back first. If the king has something to do, you can send someone to Liyang Palace to find me." Zhao Yuanxi was planning to run away. Who wants to see other people's ugly faces?
Now that she has achieved her goal, it's time for her to go back and recuperate.
Ying Zheng narrowed his eyes slightly, watching her slightly hurried steps, but did not stop her. His gaze fell on the two little kids following behind her.
Fusu bowed deeply to his father and left with Zhao Yuanxi. Ziying, on the other hand, looked at Ying Zheng several times, seeming to want to say something but stopping himself. He only followed after being called by the Queen Mother several times.
Seeing Ying Zheng staring at the Queen Mother's back for a long time without regaining his focus, Lu Le whispered, "Your Majesty, we are returning to Xianyang today. Would you like to bring the Queen Mother and Prince Fusu with you?"
The king misses the queen mother and the prince. The queen mother risked her life to save the king yesterday. The mother and son have a deep love for each other. Why not bring them back to Xianyang Palace as soon as possible?
Lu Le thought he had guessed Ying Zheng's thoughts and made a very considerate suggestion.
Ying Zheng glanced at him and said, "Go back and get ten beatings."
Ten strokes of the cane are already considered a light punishment for guessing the monarch's thoughts.
Lu Le couldn't laugh anymore. When would he be able to stop talking too much?
In fact, Ying Zheng had thought about bringing the queen mother back to Xianyang, but Xianyang did not need a queen mother, and she was fine here.
If she really wanted to return to Xianyang, Ying Zheng would instead suspect that she had other plans.
Zhao Yuanxi walked very fast until she reached the corner where Ying Zheng could not see her, then she slowed down. Her face looked very ugly and her body was a little unsteady.
Jang Geum supported her from behind, "Queen Dowager, what's wrong with you?"
Zhao Yuanxi's breathing was a little rapid. "I'm fine. Take me back first."
The two children were terrified when they saw Zhao Yuanxi's sickly appearance. "Mother! I'll go call Father over!"
"Don't go!" Zhao Yuanxi stopped Fusu and said after taking a breath, "I'll be fine after a while."
There were still tears in Fusu's eyes. He nodded and followed Zhao Yuanxi, his eyes full of worry.
Jang Geum helped Zhao Yuanxi onto the bed, carefully raised her back a little, and covered her with the quilt. "I will go and call the imperial physician."
"I'll be fine after lying down for a while. No need to call a doctor."
"Mother, you can't hide your illness and avoid seeing a doctor!" Little Fusu looked serious, like a little adult.
Zhao Yuanxi felt like his head was about to explode, but when he saw the serious face of little Fusu, his messy heart seemed to be calmed down. "Okay, I'll listen to you! Jang Geum, please send the imperial physician over!"
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