Chapter 598 Extra Chapter: Being Straightforward Leads to Speaking Out Loud
According to tabloid reports, Prime Minister Li and Han Tingwei have stopped working together recently.
To avoid suspicion, I understand, everyone understands.
"What do you understand? What exactly do you understand?"
Li Si slammed the latest issue of the "Great Qin Gazette" on the table, his beard trembling with anger.
Han, who was "avoiding suspicion," remained remarkably calm, clearly having become desensitized to the rumors. "It's just a rumor; there's no need to pay attention to it."
Li Si glanced at Han Fei sideways and snorted coldly, "You don't seem to care."
"That shows I have a bigger heart than you." At this moment, Han Fei couldn't resist making a sarcastic remark.
"You think you're so magnanimous?" Li Si laughed in exasperation. "Do you really think I don't know that the author of the short story 'Ten Days' submitted to the homepage is you?"
"..." Han Fei remained silent for a while. If you know, you know. Why say it out loud?
But before he could respond, a plaintive young voice came from behind him.
"Master—"
Han Fei's heart skipped a beat. He turned around stiffly, and sure enough, Zhang Liang was standing at the door.
This kid only formally calls him "Master" when he needs something from him or when he's unhappy. So, at this moment, Han Fei smiled somewhat guiltily: "Zifang, what brings you here?"
Zhang Liang waved the Qin Dynasty tabloid in his hand: "Click to see the untold stories of unwavering loyalty, Master, you're really quick to pick up tabloid headlines—"
"You flatter me, you flatter me."
"..." Li Si was taken aback by Han Fei's shamelessness and couldn't help but ask, "Is this a compliment?"
Han Fei sighed and rubbed his forehead. "It was my loose tongue. Zifang..."
Zhang Liang slammed the tabloid on the table with a "bang" and stared intently at Han Fei.
Han Fei solemnly extended his finger, "Three days."
Zhang Liang remained silent.
Five days.
Zhang Liang remained silent and stared intently.
Seven days! No more than that!
"make a deal!"
Zhang Liang immediately agreed, and gave Han Fei a high five to sign the agreement, leaving Li Si, who was standing to the side, completely bewildered: "Seven days what?"
Han Fei sighed heavily, "Help him take on seven days of official duties."
Upon hearing this, Li Si laughed gleefully: "You deserve it. Who told you to drag Zifang out to take the fall in order to cool down your own popularity? If you ask me, Zifang is too soft-hearted. Seven days is not enough. Seven... wait!"
Li Si was laughing when he suddenly realized something was wrong. "You handled seven days' worth of government affairs for him, what about yours?"
Han Fei looked at him with a smile: "In the end, you're also involved in this matter, so since I'm too busy, you definitely have to help out a bit. We're practically brothers, after all—"
"Who said I'm your fellow disciple!"
Li Si retreated several steps, wishing he could get as far away from him as possible, and cried out in despair, "What does this have to do with me? I don't agree!"
"I disagree!" Han Fei declared confidently. "If you disagree, I'll just write an article titled 'Click to see the behind-the-scenes story of molesting my fellow disciples,' and I can earn quite a bit of royalties!"
"Han Fei!"
Li Si was shocked by how shameless he could be. He looked helplessly at Zhang Liang, trying to get him to discipline his master.
Zhang Liang shrugged innocently and advised, "Take it easy, Uncle-Master. Who told you to be so indecent to your fellow disciples?"
"Ugh, you two, master and apprentice, are you just here to trick me?"
According to the latest tabloid news, the young apprentice Zhang Liang is interfering, causing the star-crossed lovers to quarrel again. What will become of the two brothers who have violated each other?
...
"Your Majesty, the improved military formation has been fully implemented..."
You love me, I love you, Qin Banliang and I are so sweet together...
"Your Majesty, the results of the new round of training exercises have been released from all regions..."
Money, money, money comes from all directions...
"Your Majesty, regarding the money... I mean, the tax revenue from various regions this quarter has already been deposited into the treasury."
Let me see, we've got quite a few duos already, who else can we put together? Speaking of sworn brothers, General Meng and General Wang...
"His Majesty!"
Meng Ao, who had stepped forward, could no longer contain himself and immediately changed his words: "Your Majesty, I have nothing to say!" So, Your Majesty, please adjourn the court!
Wang Jian, who was mentioned, and the other ministers who were not mentioned but were equally afraid, also looked expectantly at the First Emperor. Your Majesty, please take care of the eldest son!
"Fusu," Ying Zheng looked helplessly at Fusu, who stood at the head of the line in the hall, his face serious but his mind seemingly elsewhere, "when will your judging competition end?"
Others also want to ask this question, but dare not, for fear of becoming part of the next hot couple.
Fusu replied with an innocent expression, "Father, the competition has boosted the development of the Qin Dynasty's industries and led to a flourishing commercial economy. Therefore, I intend to extend the competition time."
[We can still dig a little deeper; who can resist Qin Banliang and gossip?]
They really couldn't refuse, but they weren't really keen on being involved either!
Therefore, Your Majesty!
His Majesty the First Emperor sat high on the platform, knowing no one dared to arrange a marriage for him. On the contrary, he thought the father-son pairing of himself and Fusu looked quite good, so... "Very well, you decide."
"..." The ministers were speechless, and could only say that they had been defeated by this father and son.
If they couldn't win an argument, they could at least run away. So, after announcing the end of the court session, the officials walked with the wind and quickly left the hall, leaving behind only an empty hall and a father and son who were completely relaxed.
Meng Yi and Zhang Liang walked together. He watched as his grandfather and General Wang Jian exchanged a glance, then he made a big fuss and dodged away, fleeing in a flurry, just like he had when he first learned of "Yi Xin Xiang Liang" (a phrase implying a strong will towards goodness).
"Zifang, do you think the eldest son really doesn't know that we can hear his thoughts?"
During this period, the eldest son's sudden outpouring of inner thoughts has really caused quite a stir among everyone; not a single one has been spared.
Zhang Liang raised an eyebrow slightly. "So what if I know? So what if I don't? The eldest son will always be the eldest son."
“You’re right!” Meng Yi nodded. “I will not betray the eldest son!”
“That’s not what I meant,” Zhang Liang said helplessly. “I meant that, whether we have our own feelings or not, we can’t outmaneuver Young Master Chang. Instead of suffering, we might as well get used to it sooner. I actually think those merchandise items featuring Yi Xin Xiang Liang are quite nice!”
"!" Meng Yi took a step back, distancing himself from Zhang Liang. "Try to think positively, I don't have those kinds of feelings for you!"
After saying that, Meng Yi started running, just like Meng Ao, which made Zhang Liang laugh in anger. "Who's interested in you?"
According to the tabloids, Yi Xin has officially confessed her love to Liang Zhangtai in front of the palace. My favorite couple has become a reality!
...
Much later, Fusu described his label as straightforward and outspoken—when he was straightforward, he loved to let everyone hear the truth in his heart.
In other words, if you can't hear what he really thinks, then he might not be telling the truth.
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