In the dimly lit room, Ying Zheng's gaze fell on the rabbit in the cage.
The white-bearded old general Wang Jian was reporting on the progress of the interrogation, "All three of them confessed, saying that Consort Li threatened them with the lives of their families, and they had no choice but to plot against the imperial heir."
Ying Zheng's eyes remained indifferent. "Is there any physical evidence?"
According to the laws of the Qin Dynasty, to convict someone, witness testimony alone is not enough; physical evidence is also required.
Wang Jian frowned slightly. "This old minister sent men to search Consort Li's residence and the residences of those criminals, but found no evidence."
Ying Zheng turned his head, his gaze falling on Wang Jian. "Is this the result you wanted to tell me?"
Wang Jian's expression tightened slightly, and he cupped his hands and said, "Although they have confessed, if no physical evidence can be found, there is also the possibility that Consort Li was framed."
"This old minister will investigate thoroughly and will surely bring this matter to light!"
Ying Zheng looked at the rabbits in the cage. "How are these rabbits?"
Zhao Gao, standing to the side, bowed and said, "Your Majesty, the rabbit has been in good condition. After taking the elixir, it has been hopping around for food and is in excellent spirits. Sometimes it even has to fight a couple of times before it stops."
Ying Zheng moved closer and looked at the somewhat agitated rabbits. "Do you think these rabbits would act like this if the elixir were poisonous?"
Zhao Gao and Wang Jian were both startled.
Are the elixirs poisonous?
This is huge news!
Ying Zheng has been taking elixirs for over a year, consuming countless pills. If it is discovered that the elixirs are poisonous, it will surely unleash a bloodbath in the Qin Dynasty.
Zhao Gao then understood Ying Zheng's intention: "Does Your Majesty believe the elixir is poisonous?"
Ying Zheng looked at the rabbit with slight doubt, "But the rabbit's spirits are getting better and better, is that reasonable?"
Wang Jian's gaze darkened slightly. "It's possible that this poison is only effective on humans, but beneficial to animals."
"Why don't we let Lord Zhao eat some and see if it's poisonous?"
Zhao Gao's face stiffened. "General Wang, why aren't you eating?"
Wang Jian: "I'm afraid it might be poisonous."
Zhao Gao: 。 。 。 。 。 。
Is it hard to be a human being?
Ying Zheng sighed deeply, his expression dejected. "I just wanted to do more for Qin, is that so difficult?"
Wang Jian became serious. "This old minister can try it on a death row inmate; he will surely be able to find out whether this pill is poisonous."
Ying Zheng was silent for a moment before saying, "Let's do it this way."
After saying this, Ying Zheng turned and left.
Just as he reached the door, Zhao Gao's panicked voice rang out, "Your Majesty!"
Ying Zheng turned around and saw Zhao Gao staring at the cage with a look of terror on his face.
He strode closer and saw that the rabbits that had been jumping around just moments before were now all lying dead in the cage.
Blood flowed from all seven orifices, and his body was as withered as a dead tree, as if his spiritual energy had been drained. His death was extremely tragic.
Ying Zheng was startled.
Yu'er was right after all!
If I continue to take this pill, this might be my fate!
Ying Zheng's gaze was icy cold as he roared, "All sorcerers, kill!"
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As Ying Zheng stepped into the hall, the little guy's voice came from inside.
[Father is wise! Father is mighty!]
News of the alchemist's execution had spread, and Ying Ziyu was aware of it as well.
However, no one knew why the sorcerer was killed.
Most people felt that something must have gone wrong to offend Ying Zheng.
Ying Zheng looked at the little guy lying there, his face quite smug.
Now you know how amazing your father is, right?
But it's mostly your doing.
Why is Daddy's mouth twitching? Is he sick?
Ying Zheng: ...
He held the baby in his arms and looked at the maid beside him, "Has Yu'er had her milk yet?"
The maidservant quickly replied, "Your Majesty, we have just eaten."
Ying Zheng waved his hand, "Then let's eat again."
"Yes!" The maid quickly brought over another pot of milk. Ying Zheng waved it in front of Ying Ziyu, and the little guy shook his head repeatedly.
I don't want to be the first person to die from being overfed in milk.
Ying Zheng put the pot into his robes and said, "I'll warm it up for you first. Just tell me if you're hungry."
This scene stunned Zhao Gao and the others.
Is this still the same cold-hearted emperor?
Just then, Wang Jian entered the hall, cupped his hands, and said, "Your Majesty, almost all the alchemists have been executed, except for Xu Fu."
[Kill! Kill! Kill! Xu Fu must be killed!]
[That guy later used the pretext of searching for the elixir of immortality to abduct three thousand boys and girls from the Qin Dynasty, severely damaging the Qin's national fortune!]
Otherwise, the Qin Dynasty wouldn't have fallen so quickly!
Ying Zheng's heart skipped a beat.
Will the Qin Dynasty perish?
That should be the case normally, but thankfully the Zitan Star is lit.
Hearing Ying Ziyu's heartfelt words this time, and no longer taking poison, clearly changed the course of the Qin Dynasty.
Moreover, the event of Xu Fu ruining the fate of the Qin Dynasty would not have occurred.
Ying Zheng is now quite certain.
Yu'er is absolutely the savior of the Qin Dynasty!
"kill!"
Ying Zheng's tone was icy.
Wang Jian frowned. "Xu Fu is gone."
Ying Zheng's eyes darkened. "What do you mean by 'disappeared'?"
Wang Jian's face was grim. "This old minister sent people to search the entire alchemy room, leaving no corner unchecked within a five-mile radius, but we just couldn't find him. The road out of the palace has also been blocked long ago, and no one left the palace today."
Wang Jian was also completely baffled by this strange situation.
A perfectly healthy person can vanish without a trace, as if they've evaporated from the face of the earth; no matter how hard you look, you can't find them.
Ying Zheng's expression was also quite puzzled.
How could I not find it?
[It's right in the alchemy room.]
Ying Zheng's expression shifted slightly.
Alchemy room?
That's unlikely.
Wang Jian was always meticulous in his work; if he were truly in the alchemy room, how could he not find it?
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