Consort Li's eyes flashed coldly. "Nonsense! What crime have they committed?"
Consort Shu met Consort Li's gaze, a cold glint flashing in her eyes. "According to the laws of the Great Qin Dynasty, those who plot against the imperial heir should have their entire family executed. They are the three families of the ringleaders; aren't they criminals?"
The three people kneeling on the ground froze.
Consort Li stood up, showing no fear of Consort Shu. "The so-called imperial heirs refer to His Majesty's children who are listed in the family genealogy. Your son was just born; is he listed in the genealogy?"
After Qin Shi Huang unified the six kingdoms, he enforced strict laws, and everything had to be done according to the law.
Although Ying Ziyu was Ying Zheng's son, he could not be considered an imperial heir unless he was listed in the family genealogy.
In this way, Consort Shu would not be able to harm her entire family, and those people would not confess.
Consort Shu's gaze was indifferent. "I had Yu'er added to the family genealogy three days ago. Your Majesty can see for yourself!"
Consort Li's expression suddenly changed. "He's not even a month old yet, how can he be listed in the family genealogy?"
According to normal custom, both princes and princesses would personally be added to the family genealogy during the full moon celebration, witnessed by Ying Zheng.
Ying Zheng's eyes flickered slightly as he looked at Consort Shu.
Consort Shu remained calm and composed, saying, "The laws of the Great Qin state do not stipulate that infants under one month old cannot be included in the family genealogy."
Consort Li's face froze, and she was immediately speechless.
Upon hearing this, Chunxia sensed something was wrong and quickly stepped forward to grab Consort Li's sleeve, crying out, "Consort Li! Please save my father!"
He only risked his life to save his father, but now it has directly affected three clans.
It wasn't enough that one father died; two older brothers also had to be taken down with him.
If Mother knew this, she'd probably be so angry she'd crawl out of her coffin.
Consort Li panicked and kicked Chunxia away, yelling, "Shut up! You have the audacity to plot against the imperial heir! And you still have the nerve to beg me!"
She then looked at Ying Zheng, cupped her hands and said, "Your Majesty, I request that these three lowly slaves be executed immediately to prevent them from doing anything harmful again."
Ying Zheng's gaze was indifferent. "No rush. They should handle the matter after they have thoroughly investigated it."
"After all, this involves the imperial heir. Such audacity means that no one involved should be let off the hook, right?"
Feeling Ying Zheng's gaze, whether intentional or not, falling on her, Consort Li trembled uncontrollably.
Consort Shu bowed and said, "Your Majesty is wise!"
After speaking, she walked up to Chunxia and said, "Although plotting to harm the imperial heir is punishable by the extermination of three generations of your family, as long as you are forgiven by me, you can be given a lighter punishment. In this way, your family may have a chance to live."
"Whether or not to hire them, you should think it over carefully."
The three of them moved slightly.
Consort Li's face looked extremely pale.
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Perhaps because her body was still that of an infant, Ying Ziyu was very sleepy.
After drinking his milk, he fell into a deep sleep under Xiangqin's caresses.
He touched her chest.
When I opened my eyes again, I saw a huge face right in front of me.
Who was that? You scared me!
A sudden voice rang in his mind, and Ying Zheng's expression changed slightly.
Who is it? You startled me!
Looking around, Ying Zheng saw no one else and was somewhat puzzled.
Auditory hallucination?
Looking at the blue-green robe with black birds in front of her, Ying Ziyu's eyes flickered slightly.
【Huh? This looks like my emperor father!】
[He really is my great-grandfather, no wonder he's so handsome!]
The sound this time was very real.
It shouldn't be a hallucination.
After all, they were telling the truth.
Emperor Father?
Could it be Yu'er's voice?
Seeing that the little guy didn't open his mouth, Ying Zheng quickly realized what was going on.
I can actually hear Yu'er's thoughts.
Could this be the legendary bond between father and son?
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