Wang Ben immediately burst into laughter and stepped forward to take over Li Xin's title of master from Li Lin.
Actually, the reason he came to congratulate Brother Li Xin in person today was because he saw the old man's expression.
He's a smart old man.
Knowing that Li Xin and his brothers, especially Li Xin's future, was unpredictable, they wanted to let him make an appearance first, hoping to elevate their relationship with the Li family to a higher level.
Previously, the Li family and the Wang family had a dependent relationship.
Now the Li family can act without having to consider the Wang family's feelings. For example, Li Xin just made a promise to Meng Yi in front of so many people.
By this time, the Li family had already gained a certain degree of influence.
That's why the Wang family values the Li family so much, and especially values Li Xin.
After all, in their eyes, His Majesty's high regard for Li Lin was only because of his elder brother Li Xin.
"Very well, General Wang, let us drink with you!"
"Okay!"
"I never expected to be able to drink with the Imperial Censor and General Wang today. It is truly an honor for us!"
......
Li Lin, left out in the cold, was finally able to relax.
I plan to go back to my room and take a nap to recharge.
Unfortunately, just as he stepped into his bedroom, he suddenly heard a maid's shout from behind.
"What's wrong? Xiao Cui? Xiao Tao Hong, why do you both look so anxious?"
Hearing the shouts, he immediately turned his head.
Looking at the two beautiful maids whose foreheads were covered in sweat from their anxiety, he was quite surprised.
"Second Young Master, yes...yes..."
"What is it? Little Peach Blossom, why are you so nervous? Little Cui, what happened? Did someone take advantage of you while you were drunk?"
He immediately became serious and corrected his attitude.
He knew that if such a thing really happened, the consequences would be quite serious.
In the Qin Dynasty!
A maidservant is not a slave!
Since the First Emperor ended the feudal system, the entire Chinese nation entered the era of monarchical autocracy, bidding farewell to the era of slavery.
Especially during the reign of the First Emperor.
The term "slave" did not appear in government or among the common people; the status of everyone was greatly improved.
Although the status of a maidservant was lowly, she was at least considered a natural person under the laws of Qin.
People who are natural and equal.
That's why Li Lin's expression turned serious.
After all, the people coming tonight are all wealthy and powerful, and they are all officials. If they are implicated in any background issues, it will be troublesome.
"No, no! Second Young Master, those people were very respectful to us. They didn't lay a hand on us rudely. Instead, a group of eunuchs from the Court of Justice came to deliver an imperial edict. They seemed to be from the palace and specifically asked you to come over!"
"Oh? The Imperial Palace? The Court of Justice?"
Li Lin was a little confused.
In fact, the Qin Dynasty at that time had a complete system for backing up imperial edicts (this system continued until the Qing Dynasty). As long as the emperor issued an imperial edict, it would be sent to the prime minister or the chief minister for approval and backup.
Only after the backup is complete will the officials from the Court of Justice, together with the palace eunuchs, come to the door to deliver the imperial edict.
Although this system was very complicated, it protected the supreme authority of the emperor to a certain extent. Imperial edicts were different; if an imperial edict was altered, it would implicate many people.
Of course, whether the imperial edict establishing the crown prince was actually arranged in this way is unknown.
It's possible that the First Emperor didn't have time to make a backup before his death.
"Come on, take me to meet them!"
He immediately realized that things were not simple, after all, the court officials had already come to offer their congratulations.
It's impossible for the court officials to come looking for trouble again.
But it came from the palace.
Could it be that the First Emperor has come to cause trouble?
Hey!
That's quite possible!
Forget it, forget it, I'll go take a look anyway!
With this in mind, he followed the maid back to the courtyard.
The other ministers, including Wang Ben, were already kneeling on the ground.
This surprised Li Lin.
What's going on?
Why are they all kneeling on the ground?
He looked left and right, and found that the people kneeling on the ground were all looking at him with envy, which made him completely baffled.
What's going on here, everyone?
Why is it the same as the previous morning court session?
Could it be that His Majesty promoted me again? That's why they're casting envious and jealous glances at me?
No way?
That old scoundrel, the First Emperor, was truly wicked!
Just as he was inwardly blaming Ying Zheng, Ying Zheng had just unfolded the bamboo slips on the table to review them when he suddenly sneezed without warning.
This attack was quite serious.
Five or six times in a row.
Ying Zheng was completely baffled. After a moment's thought, he grinned from ear to ear and said, "Could it be that that rascal Li Lin has already received my surprise and is cursing me? Hahaha, curse me, curse me! If you, you little rascal, can sincerely serve me, even if you curse me a hundred times behind my back, I'll be happy! After all, this name is just a code name. Compared to my eternal empire, the empire is still more important!"
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