However, Li Lin today is completely different from yesterday.
He didn't sleep well when he went to court yesterday morning.
So I slept all afternoon yesterday to catch up on my sleep, which is why I woke up so early today and feel so energetic.
Just like yesterday, the First Emperor sat high on the dragon throne, looking at the mountain of bamboo slips piled on his desk. A slight smile appeared on his lips as he looked at the kneeling ministers below.
When he saw Li Lin, his expression changed slightly, and he sneered inwardly: Li Lin, Li Lin, you little rascal, how are you doing now? Was the surprise I arranged for you last night quite a shock?
"I have heard that you intend to marry Princess Manyin to my younger brother. This is absolutely unacceptable! My brother is dull-witted and short-tempered, and I am afraid he is not a good match for the princess!"
For the first time ever, Li Xin was the first to speak in front of everyone today.
This Imperial Censor, he was just speaking up, but I didn't expect him to speak up for his own brother. Judging from his tone, it seems like he's acting like he's gotten the better end of the deal.
Li Si immediately became somewhat displeased, and Wang Ben, Wang Wan, Chunyu Yue, and others all frowned.
They were clearly very dissatisfied with Li Xin's move.
"Oh? Is that so? I don't think so!"
Knowing that Li Xin would pull this stunt today, the First Emperor had prepared his words in advance: "The emperor is subject to the same laws as the common people. Today, the emperor is marrying off his daughter, just like a commoner's wedding. Although your brother is usually idle and vain, he is still from a respectable family. How can you talk about a suitable match? Besides, I already asked Manyin's opinion yesterday, and she has feelings for your brother!"
"Ah? Your Majesty, really?"
Li Xin was dumbfounded again. Princess Manyin had feelings for Li Lin?
When did this happen?
He quickly turned to look at Li Lin.
Li Lin was dumbfounded. When had he come into contact with Princess Manyin? Could it have been during their brief meeting yesterday?
Yesterday was only my first meeting with Princess Manyin, and she already has feelings for me? That's too unbelievable! Could it be that she really saw through my disguise? That seems unlikely. But His Majesty is a great emperor, he wouldn't speak carelessly. Does she really have feelings for me?
The First Emperor said this.
Not only were Li Xin and Li Lin at a loss, but even the court officials were shocked.
They all know Princess Manyin.
I know this princess is very picky, has very unique tastes, and extremely high standards.
Last year, the First Emperor intended to marry her off to Li Si's son, Li You, and even specially appointed Li You as a Cavalry Commandant, with the aim of allowing Li You to move around more in the palace.
But what was the result?
Princess Manyin said that Li You was too effeminate and she didn't like him.
The matter fell through for more than half a year.
Unexpectedly, such a picky princess would be so fond of this good-for-nothing Li Lin.
What's so good about him?
How could anyone compare to the polite and courteous Li You?
Everyone immediately focused their attention on Li Lin.
In their eyes, Li Lin was just an ordinary passerby. Although he was somewhat handsome, could good looks put food on the table?
[Alas, I never intended to be so high-profile, but I am like gold buried in sand, or the moon obscured by clouds; no matter how I try to hide myself, I cannot conceal the radiant light I possess!]
Li Lin couldn't help but shake his head and smile bitterly; he had already been very low-key.
He didn't intend to make a sound at the morning court session today.
Unexpectedly, his simple-minded older brother voiced his concerns, as if he feared that Princess Manyin would suffer if she married into the Li family.
What's more, His Majesty actually revealed such a "truth," which is truly mind-blowing.
When Ying Zheng heard Li Lin's helpless and arrogant thoughts, the smile on his lips widened even more. The look in his eyes when he looked at Li Lin no longer had the indifference of the past, but rather a sense of smugness.
Hmph, you little rascal, you wanted to escape reality, you possessed unparalleled talent yet refused to serve me or share the burdens of Qin. Now, I'm finally at peace!
You used to curse me as an old man in your heart, but I'm going to praise you to death so you can truly feel the supreme power of the emperor!
"In that case, I will certainly support the marriage between Princess Manyin and my younger brother!"
"Haha, does Minister Li have anything else to report? If not, you may leave now!"
The First Emperor waved his hand dismissively.
Li Xin was then allowed to return to his seat.
The other ministers began to submit their memorials one by one, and of course, most of their memorials concerned the people's livelihood in the Qin Dynasty.
Especially after the First Emperor demanded that the true situation in various parts of the Qin Dynasty be reported to the emperor, all sorts of "loyal ministers" sprang up like mushrooms after rain, each recounting the problems in their respective counties.
Moreover, they emphasized the tense situation in Qin and urged the First Emperor to resolve the various prominent social contradictions in Qin as soon as possible according to their methods.
In Li Lin's view, these solutions to the problem were not very practical.
However, he couldn't say it outright, after all, he was just a Vice Censor-in-Chief. What was the Censor-in-Chief doing? He was in charge of supervising all officials, mainly concerned with issues like whether anyone was corrupt, but he couldn't control the officials' boasting and nonsense!
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