In a main hall of Xianyang Palace, a figure wearing a black crown suit was sitting in front of a table, reading the memorials on the table with the help of the light of candlelight.

This person is Ying Zheng, who has just returned to the country. Although he has not yet taken charge of the government and cannot handle many state affairs personally, he will still read every completed memorial carefully.

Only in this way can I maintain a high level of understanding of the major and minor affairs of the Qin State, and I often won't rest until very late.

Especially my previous trip to South Korea, which delayed a lot of time, so I need to deal with it as soon as possible, otherwise things will just pile up.

At this moment, a palace official walked in hastily from outside the palace and reported respectfully: "Your Majesty, Lu Xiangguo is outside the door asking for an audience!"

Ying Zheng's expression moved slightly, and the movements of his hands paused for a moment, and he thought to himself: "It's coming so soon."

Then he said: "Invite the Prime Minister in."

"promise!"

The palace attendant responded and then left to deliver the message.

In less than a cup of tea, an old man wearing gorgeous clothes and gray and white hair walked in.

Although he looks quite old, his body is quite strong, and his brows unconsciously exude a vague aura of commanding power. It is obvious at a glance that he has been in a high position for many years.

"Your Majesty, Lu Buwei, comes to see your Majesty!"

The old man slightly cupped his hands and saluted the former.

Ying Zheng looked at the other party, put down what he was doing, and then asked with a smile: "It's so late, I wonder why Father Zhong came to the palace?"

After hearing the question, Lu Buwei replied with a serious face: "I heard that the king was in danger this time when he went out. Is it true?"

Ying Zheng nodded when he heard this and said: "Yes, I was assassinated when I was in South Korea. If it weren't for someone to protect me, I might not be able to sit here now."

"Who is so bold as to assassinate the king?"

Lu Buwei had a look of anger on his face.

"It has been confirmed that the assassin who wanted to harm me should have come from the trap."

Ying Zheng said slowly, and then turned his attention to Lu Buwei: "I remember that the snare should be managed by Zhong's father and mother together, right?"

Lu Buwei's expression changed slightly when he heard this, and he quickly replied: "I am very loyal to the Qin Dynasty, and the Queen Mother is the biological mother of the King. She is the closest person to you.

Someone must be trying to use this to sow discord between us and you, please be careful!"

Ying Zheng smiled: "Father Zhong is too worried. How could I suspect you and your mother? There are only a few people who can instruct Luo Sheng to act. If it's not you, then who is it?"

Hearing such questions, Lu Buwei's mind changed rapidly, his eyes flickered slightly as if he thought of something, and then he said: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will leave this matter to my old minister for investigation, and I will definitely give you an explanation!"

Ying Zheng did not refuse after hearing this. He nodded and said, "Okay, then it's all about Father Zhong's hard work."

"Old minister, please retire!"

He bowed his hands and saluted, and then Lu Buwei left in a hurry.

Just after he left, Ying Zheng said calmly: "Follow him and have a look. If he goes to Lao Ai's place, tell the Queen Mother the news."

"promise."

A feminine voice responded respectfully, and then Zhao Gao's figure disappeared in a flash...

The night was quiet, the clouds in the sky blocked half of the bright moonlight, time flowed inadvertently, and midnight was about to pass.

At this time, both ordinary people and nobles have basically entered into their dreams, but there is a luxurious mansion that is still bustling with people and people living in a state of intoxication.

In the residence of Marquis Changxin in Xianyang City, a young man with handsome appearance and gorgeous clothes was lying on the couch.

I saw her admiring the graceful figures of the dancers while holding a wine glass and drinking the wine from time to time. This person was the famous Changxin Hou Lao Ai, a lucky man who rose to prominence by pleasing the Queen Mother.

In addition to the dancing beauties below, there are also many people of all kinds sitting on their knees.

They are all Lao Ai's friends and hangers-on. They have no talent and can only flatter. The reason why they appear here is naturally to get close to the former to obtain official status and wealth.

Lao Ai tasted the wine, listened to the dance music, and listened to the people's praises, and she felt very happy.

Although he knew that these words of praise were just unsincere flattery, it didn't matter. Now that he had power, wealth or a low position, he didn't care at all about what other people thought.

As long as I am a popular figure around the Queen Mother, these people will not dare to speak out what is in their hearts, and they will always be able to greet me with a smile.

While he was enjoying all this, an attendant suddenly walked in from outside the door, ran to Lao Ai anxiously, and reported: "Master Hou, Xiangbang has arrived outside the house, and it seems that he has also brought

There are quite a few people.”

Hearing this, Lao Ai was moved in her heart and said to herself: "It's so late, what is this old guy doing here?"

Although he didn't like seeing the other party very much, he was the prime minister with all the power, so he still had to do some superficial work. Then he got up from the couch and went out to greet him in person.

When the door of the mansion opened, Lu Buwei was seen standing outside with an indifferent expression, followed by hundreds of guards.

"The prime minister is here in person, and the subordinate officials are welcome to greet you from afar!"

Lao Ai walked out with a smile and greeted the other party very politely.

However, Lu Buwei's eyes flashed with murderous intent, and he shouted coldly: "Take it down!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the surrounding guards rushed forward and kicked the opponent to the ground. Then they took out ropes and tied him up tightly.

Lao Ai screamed in pain and was subdued before she could recover.

His face was full of anger and panic, and he shouted quickly: "Xiangbang, what do you mean?"

Lu Buwei said coldly: "You used the name of the Queen Mother to instruct the assassin to assassinate the king. This is the crime of annihilating the nine tribes! Today, I will execute you on the spot!"

"What, assassinate the king, I didn't!"

Lao Ai was extremely panicked. Although he accepted bribes, bullied men and dominated women, formed cliques for personal gain, and had lewdness in the harem, he did not attack Ying Zheng. What on earth was going on!

Seeing that he refused to plead guilty, Lu Buwei didn't waste any words and directly ordered: "Lao Ai's crime cannot be pardoned and he will be hanged immediately!"

As soon as the words fell, the two guards put a thick rope around the other's neck, and then continued to exert force.

For a moment, Lao Ai was strangled so hard that she couldn't breathe, and she was about to die.

But at this moment, a voice was heard: "Stop!"
Chapter completed!