Early the next morning.
The sky was still dark, a hazy gray.
Suddenly, footsteps sounded outside the Prime Minister's residence.
The footsteps were so orderly and loud, they seemed to belong to well-trained soldiers.
Li Lin was half asleep when he was suddenly jolted awake. Looking at Manyin, who was still fast asleep beside him, he didn't want to disturb her.
I hurriedly got dressed.
I haven't washed up yet.
The door was kicked open.
"Who are you?"
"Young Master, protect Fan Kuai!"
"What? Young Master's bodyguard?"
Li Lin was immediately terrified and broke out in a cold sweat. Wasn't Fan Kuai the one he had requested from His Majesty?
How did I become the young master's bodyguard?
"His Majesty has decreed that Chancellor Li Lin, out of jealousy of loyal officials, has assaulted an old minister... Gao Shu, the Director of the Imperial Carriage Office, is a loyal and virtuous man, over seventy years old, yet he was unexpectedly beaten by Chancellor Li Lin without cause. Now he is barely breathing and fears for his life..."
"This is not His Majesty's tone; you are forging an imperial edict!"
Li Lin knew the First Emperor best, and upon hearing this imperial edict, he immediately knew it was not from His Majesty's hand.
"Heh, Prime Minister Li noticed?"
"Fan Kuai, do you know the grave crime you have committed! Falsely conveying an imperial edict is punishable by death!"
"oh?"
The burly Fan Kuai didn't care. His face was full of scars and he looked very fierce. "So what if it's fake? So what if it's real? Fake can become real, and real can become fake, can't it? My young master invites you to meet him. If Prime Minister Li doesn't dare to go, then this imperial edict will become real!"
"What is there to be afraid of?"
Li Lin understood the implied meaning.
Naturally, I had no choice but to go.
However, what intrigued him was, who exactly was it?
Who could wield such power in Xianyang, commanding an army and even directly entering the Prime Minister's residence?
That's quite a bit of power.
Although he heard the word "young master," he didn't connect it to Fusu, as Fusu couldn't possibly be so arrogant.
If he were this arrogant, His Majesty would probably have made him the crown prince long ago.
How can a monarch not be domineering?
Which emperor didn't have a domineering side?
Li Lin's eyes were covered by a black cloth. After walking for about half an hour, he arrived at his destination.
Only then was the black cloth removed.
Let him see it clearly.
It is a rather ancient and simple hall.
Guards holding Qin crossbows stood around him.
He dared not move.
"Go inside, my young master is waiting for you!"
"Hmph, I don't need you, Fan Kuai, to urge me. I know what I'm doing!"
"you!"
Although Fan Kuai looked fierce and menacing, he was truly helpless against him. After all, Fan Kuai was the current prime minister and a distinguished guest of the young master. If he were to be disrespectful, the young master might become angry and kill him.
Li Lin flicked his sleeves and walked in leisurely.
Upon entering.
He then saw the very beautiful maids standing guard on either side of the door.
She was incredibly beautiful, almost as stunning as Manyin.
This surprised him somewhat.
Who exactly is the owner of this place?
There is such a beautiful woman.
With a creak, he had just stepped into the room when two beautiful women smiled and closed the door, then left.
This gave him quite a surprise.
"I didn't expect that the Grand Tutor was also a kindred spirit, who also appreciates the beauty of this world?"
That voice sounds familiar.
Li Lin turned around and saw that sitting in the middle was none other than the young master Hu Hai.
He was wearing a large black robe, leaning back in his seat, a slight smile on his fair face. He was very polite and showed no sign of ferocity.
"So it's the young master!"
"Grand Tutor, were you quite surprised to see me?"
"No, no, no, I'm not so surprised, but rather a little taken aback."
"oh?"
"I have just thought of all the prominent figures in Xianyang City, and I never expected it to be you, young master. It seems that you are the real person, young master. You understand the way of forbearance and have the spirit of Goujian who endured hardship and humiliation in the past."
"Haha, Grand Tutor, you're too kind!"
Hu Hai hurriedly straightened up and walked up to him, his face beaming with the satisfaction of being flattered by Li Lin.
Li Lin's lips curled up slightly.
You bastard Hu Hai, I never expected it was you who was backing up that damned eunuch all along.
I thought it was someone else.
It turns out you're the one who allowed that damned eunuch to develop such inflated ambitions!
"Not at all, I was just stating the facts. The young master is His Majesty's favorite and most trusted son. Unfortunately, Fusu is blind and has been vying with the young master for the position of crown prince. Fusu is pedantic and a Confucian scholar, and I dislike him quite a bit. The young master, on the other hand, is well-versed in various schools of thought and is intelligent and charming. I have always wanted to improve my communication with the young master, but unfortunately, due to the instigation of villains, I have not had the opportunity!"
Li Lin's flattery immediately delighted Hu Hai.
He especially agreed with the mention of Fusu.
However, he had heard some reports about Li Lin in recent days, and he was somewhat skeptical of Li Lin's sudden change of attitude.
Although he's not particularly smart, he's not stupid either.
"Didn't the Grand Tutor and my brother have a pleasant conversation just now? How come he treats me like this now? Could it be that the Grand Tutor is also a fickle man?"
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