The Imperial Palace.
"Hehehe, I knew this brat was incredibly audacious. He even dared to openly defy my decree. He's really got some nerve!"
Although the First Emperor's tone was not very friendly, his face showed great joy.
This left Zhang Mo, the eunuch who delivered the imperial decree, somewhat bewildered.
What's going on?
The two men looked at each other, completely bewildered as to what His Majesty meant.
What's your opinion about Li Lin?
Or do you still loathe Li Lin?
"Zhang Mo, I'll draft another decree for you. Go to his residence again and give him a good scolding!"
"Huh? Your Majesty, what are you doing?"
"Hahaha, this is what I call trying to cover up the truth and testing people's hearts!"
"What?"
Zhang Mo looked puzzled and turned to Gao Shu.
Gao Shu seemed to understand the First Emperor's meaning, and then said happily, "Zhang Mo, remember this: when you go to see Li Lin this time, you must act superior and give him a good beating!"
"But he...he...he..."
"Hey, don't be afraid of his status as the Prime Minister. You are the imperial envoy, representing the Emperor's dignity. Li Lin is too rebellious. Would he dare to disrespect His Majesty? Hmm?"
Gao Shu smiled; his addition was tacitly approved by His Majesty.
Otherwise, His Majesty wouldn't have remained seated so calmly when he spoke.
This is called keen observation.
People who lack discernment won't last long in officialdom.
"promise!"
Zhang Mo had absolutely no idea what His Majesty and Gao Shu meant. He accepted the imperial edict in a daze and, accompanied by a few eunuchs, went to the Prime Minister's residence again.
And what about Prime Minister Li Lin?
Right now, he's in his study, pondering how to get rid of Xiang Yu and his nephew Xiang Liang from this household.
Who told them to be wanted criminals by His Majesty?
Moreover, they were remnants of the six former states.
What if that minister discovers this and publicly reveals his connection with the remnants of the six states?
It's hard to imagine what the First Emperor would do.
Why was His Majesty so angry last time?
Isn't it because he had suspicious dealings with the remnants of the six kingdoms?
In any era, rebellion and treason are capital offenses, and even the United States in later times is no exception.
"Husband, what's wrong? Why have you been so sullen and withdrawn in your study ever since Eunuch Zhang's visit?"
Man Yin carried a fragrant lunchbox, neatly arranged the utensils, and handed it to Li Lin. Seeing his worried expression, she couldn't help but feel concerned for him.
As the saying goes, "A day as husband and wife is worth a hundred days of kindness."
Besides, they've already been married for two days.
"Alas, didn't I just hire two servants to move into the manor yesterday?"
"What's wrong?"
"They are wanted criminals by the imperial court, remnants of the Chu Kingdom. They were recognized by the men of Eunuch Gao, who is close to His Majesty. The imperial edict issued this morning was His Majesty's way of giving me a warning..."
"Husband, don't be sad. Father's reprimand shows that he cares about you. As for these two wanted criminals, why don't you contact General Wang Ben and have him mobilize the army outside the city to enter the city in the middle of the night and arrest them? You will gain tremendous merit, and Father will be pleased!"
"No, I can't arrest them. They were all recruited by me as talented individuals. If I betray them, it will ruin my reputation!"
Li Lin shook his head.
Although he didn't care about his own reputation, he did care about the feelings of Zhang Liang and Xiao He who were about to arrive.
The feelings of talented people are very important.
Among them, especially Zhang Liang!
Who was Zhang Liang?
The nobles of six kingdoms!
Just like Xiang Yu!
How will Zhang Liang's opinion of him change after he learns that Zhang Liang has engaged in such entrapment?
Are you worried that you might also be a victim of his entrapment scheme?
To lose Zhang Liang for the sake of Xiang Yu is no different from picking up a watermelon and losing a sesame seed.
"My lord, how about this, let me take charge?"
"this......"
"I've come to contact Uncle Wang Ben. How about you keep them occupied at home?"
She opened her eyes wide, and a look of anticipation appeared on her extremely gentle face.
"No, no, no, His Majesty certainly doesn't think that way. If I did that, it would only displease His Majesty."
"Oh? What does Father want?"
"Following the clues, His Majesty's goal is to wipe out all the remnants of the six kingdoms within the entire city of Xianyang!"
He quickly figured out the First Emperor's thinking.
He had been thinking about it all morning and still couldn't figure out why the First Emperor wanted to transfer him away. Now he understood: His Majesty wanted to wipe them all out in one fell swoop!
Eliminate future problems.
If he were to contact Wang Ben now, it would be like stirring up trouble, even worse than refusing the imperial edict that morning.
It's possible that His Majesty will really blame him for this.
"You mean, Father Emperor is now playing the long game, which is why he issued a decree this morning to transfer you away?"
“That’s right, so we must cooperate with His Majesty. If His Majesty sends someone again, you will have to cooperate with me to put on a good show. In that case, I’m afraid you will offend Madam. Please bear with me.”
"Oh, my husband, what is there between us that I shouldn't offend? As long as you don't do anything to betray the Great Qin, I won't blame you!"
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