The rain has been falling steadily for three days and three nights.
It seemed like it would rain forever, and by the fourth day, there was still no sign of the rain clearing up.
The sky above the entire city of Xianyang remained overcast with dark clouds.
Early morning.
One minister after another slowly stepped into the main hall with solemn expressions.
The First Emperor sat upright on the dragon throne.
The eyes are closed.
He didn't speak first, as he usually does.
Inside the main hall.
No one dared to step forward and speak.
It was eerily quiet.
Some ministers didn't even dare to breathe loudly, fearing that their heavy breathing would attract attention and lead to punishment.
"Report! Urgent dispatch!"
"read."
"The Xiongnu Chanyu Touman was killed by his son Modu. Modu then declared himself the Xiongnu Chanyu and killed all the envoys sent by General Meng Tian to the Xiongnu. He also threatened to launch a full-scale attack on the Qin Dynasty before winter!"
"What? Maodun?"
Who is Maodun?
“Parricide! This is blatant patricide. Such a person is not worth worrying about.”
"Yes, they're so arrogant as to threaten a full-scale attack on our Great Qin! We must make sure they never return!"
......
"Report! A joint memorial has been submitted from various counties and prefectures in Jiangdong!"
"read."
"Kui Li Lin, during the suppression of the rebellion in Jiangzuo, acted perversely, persecuted loyal officials, and plotted a rebellion..."
What does this mean?
The First Emperor opened his eyes, his eagle-like eyes looking down at everyone below, making them tremble with fear and dare not utter a word in response.
"Fusu, last time you said with absolute certainty that Li Lin was going to rebel, do you have any evidence?"
“Father, I have a mountain of evidence and witnesses. Now, the joint memorial submitted by local officials from various counties in Jiangdong further corroborates my point of view!”
"Um!"
He nodded. "Bring up all the evidence and witnesses. I want to see just how audacious and rebellious Li Lin really is!"
"promise!"
Fusu nodded and walked out of the main hall.
An hour passed.
They rushed back with witnesses and evidence.
"Hiss! Prime Minister Li is doomed this time!"
"No way? It's true? Before, I thought it was a ridiculous farce, but now, judging from Young Master Fusu's demeanor, it seems to be real!"
"Isn't Li Lin already at the pinnacle of his power? Why would he deliberately rebel?"
"I don't understand."
"By the way, I heard that Princess Manyin has divorced Lord Li..."
"Is this rumor true?"
"real!"
The crowd was abuzz with discussion, most of them looking shocked, and some who had initially dismissed it, thinking it wouldn't have any impact on Li Lin at all.
But as more and more witnesses gathered behind Fusu, those who had faith in Li Lin gradually began to lose faith.
Imperial Prison.
Li Si sat upright as usual.
He was neither elated by external gains nor saddened by personal losses, and his entire face remained expressionless.
This was the first time he had spent more than half a year in prison, and also the first time he had systematically reviewed the first half of his life.
"Father, Father, we've been here for so long, and our old friends are leaving one by one. How much longer can we stay?"
"You'er, don't be impatient. Focus your energy in your lower abdomen and take a deep breath with your father."
"Father, Father, Father! Can't you be a little more normal? We've been imprisoned for so long, we should have died last autumn, but His Majesty seems to have forgotten about us. He hasn't killed us yet. Do you think we still have a chance to get out?"
"You'er, don't worry. His Majesty can't touch us until he finds conclusive evidence against Father!"
"Huh? Dad? What did you just say?"
"Li You, why ask a question you already know the answer to? Don't you have any faith in your father yet?"
"this......"
Do you think being in the imperial prison is a painful thing?
Isn't that so?
"Rather than losing your head?"
"this......"
“If your father weren’t smart enough, your head would have been on the ground long ago. You idiot, what are you still yelling about in here? Do you think your father doesn’t want to get out? It’s just that the time isn’t right yet, do you understand?”
"I understand!"
Li You was so scolded by Li Si that he had no temper left; he was truly in a state of utter confusion.
I was extremely irritable.
Especially these days, the lack of release of male stress has led to a particularly high demand for certain things, but where in prison can such services be found?
According to the Qin Dynasty law, prisoners only had one chance a year to go home and be released.
He hasn't even been in prison for a full year yet.
Even if you really want to let go, it's not the right time yet.
In contrast, Li Si appeared quite calm and relaxed.
The main hall.
Following Fusu's report, the First Emperor questioned each of the witnesses one by one, "Li Huanzhi, you are Li Lin's cousin. He arranged for you to be the deputy chief supervisor of the construction department. Why are you also reporting him?"
“Your Majesty, the Great Qin belongs to Your Majesty, not to my Li family. My cousin Li Lin instigated me and the Grand Steward Mo Zhiyuan to conceal Your Majesty’s progress in gunpowder manufacturing, secretly smuggling gunpowder out of Xianyang to establish a gunpowder manufacturing site in Chu, recruiting soldiers and horses, and plotting a rebellion. This is an act of treason. If I cannot put righteousness above family ties, am I not a person without a sovereign and father?”
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