Ying Zheng was quite familiar with this name. Back then, General Lu was notorious for his cruelty in the State of Wei. He used his high position to commit all sorts of atrocities, including burning, killing, looting, and even allowing his family members to abduct women.
Even many married women were victimized.
For such a family scourge, Ying Zheng executed the entire family after conquering the State of Wei; in principle, the entire clan should have been wiped out.
But the little guy said that Lu Ming was that guy's son, which naturally left Ying Zheng somewhat puzzled.
Thinking for a moment, Ying Zheng looked at Lu Ming and asked, "Where did Ye'er save you?"
Faced with this question, Lu Ming answered quickly, cupping his hands and saying, "Your Majesty, it is in the Lingnan area."
His answer was fluent and smooth, without a single flaw. Ying Ye echoed, "At that time, I was cultivating over there. It was a coincidence that it was raining that day, so I found a valley to take shelter from the rain. I didn't expect to encounter Lu Ming, who had been captured and brought to the valley."
"Perhaps it is fate, just as my father said, or perhaps it is ordained by heaven."
Lu Ming nodded slightly, looking at Ying Ye with a smile in his eyes, "It is indeed a good fate. Heaven has made us close friends, surely it is to let us get along well."
To others, they really do look like close friends.
Ying Zheng sized up the two men, his expression shifting slightly.
Judging from their eye contact, they must know each other quite well.
He nodded slightly, "Since it is fate, you should cherish it and not let it go to waste."
Lu Ming cupped his hands in greeting, "Your Majesty is right. I will heed your teachings and will certainly not fail this opportunity."
The little guy looked the two of them up and down with a strange expression.
Of course you won't let us down, after all, you've been discussing how long to overthrow the Qin Dynasty.
[But this time you're really in for a tough time. The Qin Dynasty has so many powerful generals now; even if you had ten times the manpower, you'd still be beaten.]
The little guy isn't worried about what the two of them are thinking.
After all, the Qin Dynasty is now completely different from what it used to be. Not only does it have powerful princes like Fusu and Huhai, but even Wang Jian's power has awakened.
Just the sight of Wang Jian standing there was enough to kill countless people, not to mention that even Ying Zheng had awakened the Tai'a Sword, achieving a true qualitative leap in strength.
In terms of military strength, no force in the world could rival the Qin Dynasty at that time.
Hearing the little guy's thoughts, Ying Zheng showed no joy whatsoever. Instead, he gave Ying Ye a deep look.
Is this kid really going to rebel?
Sensing Ying Zheng's gaze, Ying Ye seemed to remember something, stood up again, cupped his hands towards Ying Zheng and said, "By the way, Father, now that I have completed my studies and returned, I also hope to contribute to the Great Qin. I wonder if Father could bestow upon me a position."
Upon hearing this, the little guy's eyes lit up slightly.
Here it comes, the familiar mischief-making segment.
He knew exactly what Ying Ye was thinking. He said he wanted a position, but in reality, he wanted the power to do some dirty work so that he could help Lu Ming complete his grand plan.
Ying Zheng raised an eyebrow and looked at Ying Ye, "What position do you want?"
Ying Ye feigned deep thought and replied, "This... Your subject hasn't thought it through yet. After all, although your subject knows some things, I'm not sure which position is suitable for you."
"Let me think it over carefully and make a decision before discussing it with Father."
Upon hearing this, Ying Zheng's gaze darkened. "Seeking a position is a serious matter; you should consider it carefully."
After the banquet ended, before Wang Jian could even go back to rest, he was summoned by Ying Zheng.
Upon entering the palace, Ying Zheng sat upright at his desk as usual, intently reviewing memorials.
Even on such a joyous occasion, even with a feast, the emperor maintained his usual demeanor and never dared to relax his vigilance.
Upon entering the hall, Wang Jian did not disturb them, but waited quietly to the side.
After a while, Ying Zheng put down the memorial and looked at Wang Jian. "Go and check on Ye'er's whereabouts."
Upon hearing this, Wang Jian was taken aback, "Young Master Ye?"
Although Wang Jian had anticipated that Ying Zheng's late-night summons must have been for some reason, he had not expected it to be to investigate Ying Ye.
After all, as a veteran minister who had followed Ying Zheng for many years, he was well aware of how good the relationship was between Ying Zheng and Ying Ye.
Although Ying Ye was a child he picked up from the battlefield, the care he showed him was arguably even greater than that shown to many of his own sons.
Even this emperor, who never trusted anyone, subtly revealed a trace of trust when facing Ying Ye.
In all the years that he had followed Ying Zheng, Ying Ye was arguably the most special person Wang Jian had ever met. Despite not being a member of the imperial family, he received special care from Ying Zheng.
Even Ying Zheng's first son, the famous eldest son Fusu, probably received a treatment that was comparable to that of his father.
Ying Zheng's eyes darkened slightly. "Investigate where he has been during this period, who he has met, who he has been in contact with, and what he has been doing in private."
Even though Ying Zheng had prepared himself mentally for the words "Ying Ye" and "rebellion," they still felt like a dream.
He was someone he watched grow up, and he was sensible from a young age, showing meticulous care for his emperor father.
How could such a good child rebel?
Although it seemed impossible, this matter was of great importance, and I had heard it from the little guy.
The little guy is the Zitan Star who saved the Qin Dynasty. His thoughts have never been wrong. Now that he has revealed such a big matter, Ying Zheng naturally cannot ignore it or pretend not to hear it.
We still need to verify it.
Wang Jian cupped his hands in greeting, "Is Your Majesty worried that Gongzi Ye has gone astray?"
This chapter is not finished, please click the next page to continue reading!
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
