"Gentlemen, gentlemen! You are all pillars of the Qin Dynasty, the elite of the Qin Dynasty, yet you cannot even discern such a trivial trick placed before you?"
Li Lin showed no fear.
He studied history.
He knew.
At this point, it is crucial to avoid having your testimony confirmed.
Otherwise, it will be very difficult to turn things around.
In the past, Emperor Wu of Han was forced to rebel because of the witchcraft scandal, and the crown prince who was framed was eventually killed in the chaos of war.
Emperor Wu of Han deeply regretted it afterward.
But it was all in vain.
So this incident gave Li Lin experience and lessons. Now, when he encounters the same thing, he is very calm and not flustered at all.
If I can explain myself clearly, I will not plead guilty or accept the verdict. If their framing is too sophisticated, then I will admit to everything to save my life and avoid physical harm. After the public outrage subsides, I will look for an opportunity to overturn the verdict.
Having made up his mind, he raised his head and straightened his chest as he looked at the ministers who had gathered around him.
On the contrary, some ministers were timid and dared not meet his gaze.
He forced her to retreat a little.
"Distinguish? The evidence is right in front of us. We believe what we see and what we hear. Since the Grand Astrologer has already provided this evidence, and you say it's a forgery, what evidence do you have to prove it?"
"Yes, our names are written on this doll, and our birth dates are engraved on it. The doll is covered in needles. How can we trust you?"
“Li Zhongcheng, stop being so stubborn. We’ve all been feeling incredibly dizzy and sleepy these past few days. Tell me, if you weren’t behind this, why would we be so inexplicably sleepy?”
"Yes, yes, Li Zhongcheng, give us evidence to prove that you didn't do this, otherwise we will not forgive your actions!"
......
The ministers, as if injected with adrenaline, vented their dissatisfaction with righteous indignation.
This concerns my life and fortune; it's no small matter.
It's something they're concerned about for their own vital interests, so how could they not work so hard?
"Alright, alright, my esteemed ministers, stop arguing! What kind of order is this, with the entire court in such a chaotic state? This isn't a marketplace, what's all the fuss about?"
Seeing that the situation had become completely unfavorable to Li Lin, the First Emperor had no choice but to intervene.
He shouted, and the entire hall immediately fell silent.
But this is not a solution either.
Simply telling everyone to keep a record and not vent their emotions won't work.
So he continued, "Zhang Tang, you did very well. I misunderstood you just now, and I apologize to you here!"
"Your Majesty is too kind. I was merely acting in your best interests and those of the ministers present. I had no intention of embarrassing Your Majesty. I beg Your Majesty to see the truth!"
The Grand Historian Zhang Tang was overjoyed by the First Emperor's words.
Needless to say, Taishi Teng and Zongzheng Yinglin were overjoyed.
Now they eagerly hope that the First Emperor will take drastic measures against Li Lin, who has suffered a setback for the first time, by imprisoning him in the imperial prison or dismissing him from all his official posts.
"Haha, but I think this one piece of evidence is a bit weak, isn't it? Just because you say this box was dug out of Prime Minister Li's house, does that mean it was definitely dug out of Prime Minister Li's house?"
"Your Majesty, I know that this one piece of evidence is insufficient to prove anything! Therefore, I humbly request that Your Majesty and all the ministers present accompany me to the Censor-in-Chief's residence to search the entire place. Perhaps we can find corroborating evidence!"
"Oh? Zhang Tang, it seems you're certain that the Li family still has evidence. Could it be that you planted that evidence in advance?"
The First Emperor narrowed his eyes, and a chilling atmosphere filled the entire court.
Zhang Tang was a little nervous.
But his professionalism allowed him to overcome his inner fear.
After all, Taishi Teng had already agreed on the reward with him. If he succeeded this time, he would rise rapidly in his career.
How can we not keep a stable mindset now so that we can have a bright future?
"Your Majesty, if I possessed such abilities, would I still be serving as a minor Grand Historian in the Qin Dynasty?"
"this......"
To be honest, the First Emperor was quite taken aback by this rhetorical question.
"Your Majesty, I am utterly loyal, yet you turn a blind eye. Instead, you repeatedly condone and tolerate the outrageous actions of the treacherous minister Li Lin, truly chilling the hearts of loyal subjects of Qin! In the past, I risked my life to advise you not to listen to the sorcerer Xu Fu and consume that elixir of immortality. You did not listen. And now you are doing the same. Do you know how serious the situation is, with the imperial star dimming in the heavens?"
"I...I..."
The First Emperor hesitated. He had always been indecisive about matters of gods and ghosts; otherwise, he wouldn't have been so easily deceived by charlatans.
Li Lin still had some hope of being exonerated.
But now we see the First Emperor so hesitant.
A wave of despair washed over him: [Oh no! These people have perfectly exploited His Majesty's weakness. Even though His Majesty trusts me completely now and knows I've been framed, this vague and misleading belief will still make him incredibly hesitant. Hesitation is not an option, Your Majesty! If you hesitate, I'll have no chance to escape punishment!]
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