The Myth of Daqin: The Soul of Yi Xiaochuan

Chapter 226 Eastern Tour - Palace Change (2)

Then, Zhao Gao's voice became low and serious, as if carrying an invisible pressure.

He said to Feng Jie, "Sir Feng, now is not the time to be sentimental. When the sun rises tomorrow, the situation of the army outside and the ministers in the court will become uncertain. We must act quickly!"

Feng Jie nodded slightly, his eyes becoming firm. He responded, "Leave the Imperial Guard stationed outside the city to me! After all, I'm a military commander. It's just that the Imperial Guards are acting a little strangely today."

The corners of Zhao Gao's mouth curled up slightly, revealing a gloomy smile. He took out the tiger talisman from his bosom, handed it to Feng Jie, and said, "Master Feng, you don't know that this doctor Ling Tu You chose to remain neutral."

Feng Jie took the tiger talisman and held it tightly in his hand. His eyes revealed a determination. He took a few trusted men with him and walked out of the palace with firm steps.

At this moment, Feng Jie's son Feng Yu was fully responsible for guarding the heavily guarded area of ​​the palace.

Feng Yu first ordered his trusted confidants to take charge of the exits of each palace gate. Then, he personally led a well-trained guard to patrol back and forth.

And inside the palace, another bloody purge was in full swing.

The person in charge of this purge operation was Zhao Ben. He had a cold and ruthless look on his face and directed his soldiers to identify and deal with the people in the palace one by one.

For a moment, the sounds of begging for mercy, crying, and killing from the clashing of weapons resounded throughout the entire palace, making people shudder.

The palace maids and eunuchs who usually lived a life of luxury were now terrified and fled everywhere, but there was nowhere to escape.

In the midst of this chaos, Zhao Gao stood high at the highest point of the palace, like a ruler in control of the overall situation.

He folded his arms across his chest, a smug smile on his face as he looked down at everything happening below. There was a sly and greedy glint in his eyes, and he seemed quite satisfied with the scene before him.

Afterwards, Zhao Gao restrained his smile slightly, turned around and whispered a few words to Zhao Ping beside him.

After a while, someone hurried away, ready to falsely convey the imperial edict according to Zhao Gao's instructions.

It turned out that Zhao Gao planned to summon Li Si, Yao Jia and other important civil and military officials who were accompanying him early the next morning.

Amidst this turbulent and ever-changing situation, a thrilling power game has begun...

It was dawn, and the morning light shone through the clouds onto the streets and alleys of Xianyang City.

After receiving the emperor's summons, Li Si, Yao Jia, Meng Yi and other important officials got busy and quickly put on court attire.

Just as Meng Yi was about to step out of the room, Li Ziwei came hurriedly, his face full of anxiety.

"General, something bad has happened! Something has happened in the palace!"

Li Ziwei lowered his voice and said, "Zhao Gao and Feng Jie entered the palace in the first half of last night, and Feng Jie didn't come out until the second half. Now the palace gates are heavily guarded, and we have no way of knowing what happened inside."

Meng Yi's heart sank, and he pondered, "Could it be that Zhao Gao and Feng Jie have already taken action? I never anticipated this! I had assumed, according to history, that Zhao Gao would forge an imperial edict and launch a coup only after the First Emperor's death."

He frowned tightly, and there was a hint of worry in his eyes.

"General, what should we do now?" Li Ziwei asked.

Meng Yi calmed down and asked, "How many of us are there around here?"

Li Ziwei said, "About a hundred people!"

Meng Yi continued, "First, prepare for retreat. Then have Meng Xin bring twenty men to the palace gate to wait. Also, send a quick message to Xianyang, telling everyone in the palace to retreat to the farms outside the city."

Li Ziwei nodded, he was well aware of the seriousness of the matter.

"Also send someone to monitor the surrounding garrisons for any movement. If there are any abnormalities, report directly to Mr. Kuai Che." Meng Yi ordered.

Li Ziwei immediately responded, "Okay, General. I'll arrange it right away."

After saying that, he turned and left in a hurry.

Meng Yi looked at Li Ziwei's receding back, thinking secretly in his heart. After collecting his thoughts, he quickly walked towards the palace.

At this moment, when Li Si was about to enter the palace, he was grabbed by Meng Yi who came hurriedly and pulled aside.

Meng Yi lowered his voice and said to Li Si nervously, "Uncle Master, the situation in the palace is unclear. I'm afraid something big may happen."

Li Si's expression instantly grew serious. He frowned and said worriedly, "I've noticed something, but it all happened too suddenly. Your Majesty is still in the palace, and I've been with Your Majesty for over a decade. Now..."

When he said this, his voice was slightly choked and his eyes were full of worry.

Meng Yi was well aware of Li Si's loyalty to His Majesty. He gently patted Li Si's shoulder and said comfortingly, "Master, don't worry too much. We need to remain calm. As the ancients said, a gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall."

Li Si nodded slightly and said in a low voice, "I really can't bear to leave Your Majesty in such a den of wolves. If Your Majesty is in danger, I, Li Si, will definitely follow Your Majesty."

His eyes were firm and resolute, as if he had already prepared for the worst.

Li Simu said with a firm look, "My dear nephew, be careful in the future. I am too old to do anything. Only this heart is loyal to Your Majesty. From now on, this world belongs to you."

Seeing that he couldn't stop Li Si, Meng Yi clasped his fists and said, "Uncle Master, don't worry. I understand. If anything happens, I will put the country first."

Li Si straightened his clothes, took a deep breath, and then slowly walked towards the palace gate.

His steps seemed a little heavy, as if every step was carrying a huge pressure.

At the moment he was about to step into the palace gate, he looked back at Meng Yi, with a hint of determination in his eyes.

Meng Yi stood there, silently watching Li Si's back.

When the guard saw that it was the prime minister, he let him pass but his eyes flickered as if he was hiding some secret.

Li Si's heart grew increasingly uneasy. After entering the palace, he saw Yao Jia and several other ministers anxiously waiting outside the palace door. Feeling slightly relieved, he quickly stepped forward and exchanged a few words with Yao Jia and the others.

Li Si looked around and found that many more soldiers had been added around the bedroom. They had serious expressions and held weapons in their hands, as if they were facing a powerful enemy.

Moreover, the Imperial Physician Tu You was also dressed in armor, guarding the palace door with an imposing manner. But the only one missing was Li Ze, the commander of the Imperial Guards, and Li Si couldn't help but feel a little suspicious.

He stepped forward and asked, "Lord Yao Jia, how is His Majesty now? Why are there so many more soldiers here? And where is Li Ze, the commander of the Weiwei Army?"

Yao Jia looked troubled and whispered, "Prime Minister, since we arrived here on the orders, His Majesty has not summoned anyone. As for these soldiers, they were arranged by the Imperial Physician Tu You, who said they were to strengthen the defense. I don't know where Lieutenant Li Ze is."

Li Si was filled with doubts. He looked at Tu You and asked, "General Tu, isn't this an excessive move?"

Tu You replied with a forced smile, "Prime Minister, I am also following orders to ensure the safety of Your Majesty."

At this moment, a commotion was heard from the bedroom. Everyone was startled, and Li Si did not have time to think about it and quickly walked towards the bedroom.

Tu You, however, stepped forward to block the way and said, "Prime Minister, you are not allowed to intrude without permission."

Li Si glared at Tu You, "If anything were to happen to His Majesty, would you be able to bear the responsibility?"

As he said this, Li Si forcibly pushed Tu You away and rushed into the bedroom.