The First Emperor heard Li Lin's inner cry, but there was nothing he could do.
He didn't know what words to use to persuade everyone.
After all, the evidence exists, even if it's a frame-up.
Unless there is evidence to the contrary.
Otherwise, if he insists on going his own way, what will be the result of the ministers being generally dissatisfied and resistant?
Submit to court for discussion!
The emperor has no right to interfere in this court debate.
Towards what?
Even the emperor couldn't control it.
It's safe to say that once Li Lin was handed over to the court, his life was definitely in danger.
"Your Majesty, since the Grand Astrologer is so selfless, let him, along with the ministers and Your Majesty, go to my residence to see if we can find the so-called evidence he speaks of!"
"Minister Li, are you sure you want to do this? What if..."
"Your Majesty, I will not be afraid of anything I have not done, no matter how others try to frame me. After all, which subject of the Great Qin is not someone who would rather be shattered to pieces than leave behind a pure reputation?"
"I fear not being crushed to pieces, only to leave behind my purity in the world?" Why do I find this line so melodious and easy to recite, reminiscent of the Book of Songs? Truly wonderful, wonderful indeed! What a perfect line: "Only to leave behind my purity in the world!"
Upon hearing this, the First Emperor's eyes lit up.
He had never heard this phrase before, but now that he heard Li Lin say it, he immediately felt that it was very clever and had a lot to say.
The surrounding ministers also showed rare expressions of surprise.
This seemingly ordinary sentence contained Li Lin's strong emotions.
certainly.
These people had no idea that this poem was Yu Shaobao's last words before his death.
The indignation felt was beyond anything that could be described in mere romantic words.
"Very well, my esteemed ministers, let us accompany you to the residence of Vice Minister Li to investigate. I do not wish to wrong an innocent person, but I will not let any wicked person escape either. Let us proceed!"
"promise!"
About half an hour later.
The First Emperor and his entourage, in their grand procession, finally arrived at the residence of the Imperial Censor.
The servants guarding the gate were so frightened by the arrival of so many high-ranking officials that their legs went weak. It took them quite a while before they finally opened the gate completely.
"Minister Li, this house of yours is quite nice. Who bought it for you?"
"Your Majesty, it is my elder brother!"
"Oh? It's the Imperial Censor. He actually has such a good eye?"
The First Emperor nodded.
Today, the Imperial Censor is on leave to go home and take a bath, which is his usual practice.
Naturally, he wouldn't even need to attend the morning court session.
Otherwise, if he were still alive, would the court officials have dared to launch such a concerted attack on Li Lin?
He had already jumped out and reprimanded them.
The group entered the courtyard.
Each person was seated according to their assigned role as host and guest.
The First Emperor held the highest position, sitting in the pavilion at the east end of the courtyard, in the superior seat.
As the prime minister, Li Lin, despite being in some trouble, was still of high status and therefore sat next to the First Emperor.
Then came the courtiers.
"Your Majesty, I unearthed this yellow box in the backyard. It still gleams with a golden sheen, reflecting the sunlight and shining as brightly as gold!"
"Oh? Meng Yi, are you sure you dug it out of the backyard yourself?"
"Your Majesty, it is absolutely true!"
"Okay! Let's open it and see!"
"promise!"
Meng Yi was overjoyed. This was an opportunity he had never had before to make a contribution, so how could he easily let it slip away?
Open the box right away.
All eyes were immediately drawn to the box.
The moment the box was opened, everyone held their breath.
Can.
They quickly disappointed everyone.
Inside the box was only a piece of waxy yellow cloth.
Meng Yi was a little confused. No way, how could it be such an insignificant thing?
He quickly emptied the box.
But inside, besides this yellow cloth...
That's all.
This left him speechless, and having no other choice, he had to spread out the yellow cloth.
But once it's laid out...
He then saw the blood-red writing on the yellow cloth.
He was so startled that he stumbled and almost lost his balance, falling into the pond outside the pavilion.
Why would a perfectly healthy man be so frightened?
A hint of suspicion immediately appeared on everyone's faces.
"Lord Meng, what's going on?"
"Lord Meng, is there a problem with the yellow cloth?"
"Yes, Lord Meng, what serious matter has occurred?"
The First Emperor's curiosity was piqued, and he immediately stood up from his seat, walked straight over, and took the yellow cloth in Meng Yi's hand. Unexpectedly, he saw a few taboo words.
He immediately flew into a rage and went berserk!
"Guards! Throw the traitor Li Lin into the imperial prison and execute him within three days!"
"ah?"
"What's wrong with Your Majesty?"
What exactly is written on this yellow cloth?
......
The murmurs of the crowd aroused Li Lin's curiosity as well. He simply couldn't believe that the First Emperor would treat him this way, but what he was witnessing completely overturned his imagination.
What exactly was written on the yellow cloth that made the First Emperor so furious? Could it be...?
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