Daqin arrests alchemists, what does it matter to me as a qi refiner?

Meng Tian cautiously looked around, making sure no one was listening, before whispering:
"Young master, please consider: why were we convicted and imprisoned?"

“Naturally, it’s because Xu Fu made false accusations before His Majesty,” Fusu replied without hesitation.

Meng Tian nodded slightly: "Indeed. But has the young master considered why Xu Fu would falsely accuse us?"

"It's because we offended him, of course."

Fusu stopped speaking abruptly, suddenly realizing what was happening, and looked at Meng Tian in shock!
"The general means..."

"good."

Meng Tian nodded emphatically, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

"Perhaps Xu Fu's target was you and me from the very beginning!"

"Only this can explain why he framed us before His Majesty, and why His Majesty trusted him so much!"

Meng Tian's words were like a thunderclap, enlightening Fusu and sending a chill down his spine.

If that's true, then they have indeed been tricked.

The person who plotted against them was someone they had never taken seriously!

Thinking of this, Fusu felt a surge of humiliation and anger!
How could a prince of Qin, so noble as himself, be manipulated by a mere sorcerer?!
This is simply a shame!
"General, if this is true, we cannot let this go!"

Fusu spoke with force and his gaze was sharp.

Meng Tian nodded solemnly: "Young master, rest assured, as long as we can regain our freedom, I will handle this matter properly."

A fierce glint flashed in his eyes as he spoke.

As a general of the Qin Dynasty, he had his own pride and dignity.

This experience was also a heavy blow to him.

The two looked at each other and nodded, both seeing a firm resolve in each other's eyes.

at the same time.

Xianyang Palace, Imperial Study.

Ying Zheng sat upright on the dragon throne, his fingertips lightly stroking the jade pendant, his face as calm as still water.

"Your Majesty, Zhao Gao requests an audience."

A servant announced from outside the door.

"Xuan."

Ying Zheng responded calmly and put the jade pendant into his sleeve.

A moment later, Zhao Gao stepped inside, knelt down, and bowed.

"Your subject Zhao Gao greets Your Majesty."

Ying Zheng glanced at him: "Rise. What brings you here?"

Faced with Ying Zheng's cold attitude, Zhao Gao felt a chill in his heart, but dared not show it at all, and hurriedly got up.

"Your Majesty, I have learned that Prince Huhai has taken action against Prince Fusu and General Meng Tian."

He spoke cautiously, secretly observing the emperor's face.

To his disappointment, Ying Zheng remained calm upon hearing this and merely gave a faint reply.

"Anything else?"

Zhao Gao was apprehensive, unable to fathom the emperor's intentions, and could only continue his report:
"Prince Huhai has issued a bounty, offering a large reward to anyone who provides information on Xu Fu's whereabouts or takes his life."

"Whoever can present Xu Fu's head will be rewarded with ten thousand gold pieces and granted the title of Marquis of a Thousand Households!"

His eyes gleamed as he spoke.

This level of reward is unprecedented.

It should be known that even for generals of the Qin Dynasty, being granted the title of marquis was an extremely difficult task.

Now, as long as Xu Fu is killed, one can immediately be granted the title of Marquis of a Thousand Households!
This is like a windfall!

He refused to believe that such a generous reward would not tempt anyone!

Once Xu Fu dies, Prince Hu Hai will have no more rivals.

At that time, I can take control of him and become the mastermind behind the scenes!
Thinking of this, Zhao Gao couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion.

Unexpectedly, Ying Zheng remained unmoved upon hearing this, only giving a faint reply.

Now Zhao Gao was completely baffled by the emperor's intentions.

He hesitated before speaking, "Your Majesty...aren't you angry?"

Ying Zheng glanced at him: "Angry? Why are you angry?"

Zhao Gao was taken aback and said in confusion, "Prince Huhai's actions are clearly a contempt for the imperial authority."

"As a prince, he openly offered a bounty for the assassination of the sorcerer you hired. If this gets out..."

"So what if it gets out?"

Ying Zheng scoffed coldly: "I know my son very well."

"If he truly dares to rebel against me, I will be the first to take his life!"

He paused, then stared at Zhao Gao: "But why are you so concerned about this matter?"

Zhao Gao was shocked and immediately knelt down.

"Your Majesty is wise. The reason I am concerned about this matter is entirely because I am worried about Your Majesty's safety."

"Xu Fu was, after all, a sorcerer. If he were to be harmed by Prince Huhai, he might anger Heaven and bring down disaster."

He prostrated himself on the ground, not daring to raise his head, for fear of revealing his inner fear.

However, Ying Zheng did not look at him, but said indifferently:

"Is that so? Then I thank you for your concern."

Zhao Gao kowtowed repeatedly: "Your subject dares not, Your subject is merely fulfilling his duty."

Ying Zheng stared at him, remaining silent.

The atmosphere in the imperial study suddenly froze.

Zhao Gao knelt on the ground, feeling a chill run down his spine and cold sweat pouring down his forehead.

He didn't know where he had slipped up, but his intuition told him that Ying Zheng had never believed him!

This filled him with fear and dread.

If Ying Zheng were to truly suspect him, his fate would likely be even more tragic than that of Fusu and Meng Tian!
Thinking of this, fear surged up like a tide, and he trembled uncontrollably, hurriedly speaking:
"Your Majesty. Minister."

Before he could finish speaking, Ying Zheng interrupted him:

"Enough, I will make my own decision on this matter."

"Go back."

Ying Zheng waved his hand.

Zhao Gao's heart trembled, and he dared not say more. He hurriedly kowtowed and took his leave.

Only after leaving the Imperial Study did he feel a great weight lifted off his shoulders and gasp for breath.

"That was close. That was really close!"

He muttered to himself, his eyes still filled with lingering fear.

Just now in the imperial study, he truly felt the threat of death.

He never wanted to taste that feeling again in his life!

at the same time.

A quiet alleyway in Xianyang City.

Xu Fu sat alone in his humble room, with the same simple wooden table in front of him.

There was a wine pot and two wine glasses on the table.

He raised his cup to the air and smiled calmly: "That old fox Zhao Gao does have some cunning."

"He knew how to use Hu Hai to deal with me."

"Unfortunately, he overlooked one thing."

At this point, a cold glint flashed in his eyes.

"That is it! I, Xu Fu, am not someone to be manipulated by others!"

After speaking, he downed the wine in his glass in one gulp, a strange smile curving his lips.

at the same time.

Inside the Xianyang Imperial Prison.

Fusu and Meng Tian sat facing each other, their expressions solemn.

"General, do you think we can turn this danger into safety?"

Fusu asked, his eyes filled with a mixture of expectation and worry.

Meng Tian remained silent for a moment, then said in a deep voice, "Young master, please rest assured, this humble general will certainly find a way to deal with this."

His gaze was resolute, filled with an unwavering determination.

As a general of the Qin Dynasty, he possessed his own pride and dignity.

Although this experience was a major blow to his life, he did not give up hope, but chose to believe in Ying Zheng.

He firmly believed that Ying Zheng would never allow them to die unjustly in prison!

Upon hearing this, Fusu felt somewhat relieved. He nodded slightly: "With the general's words, I am at ease."
The two looked at each other speechlessly.

The atmosphere inside the prison was so oppressive it was suffocating.

After a long silence, Meng Tian broke it:
"Why do you think Zhao Gao is targeting us like this, my lord?"

Fusu scoffed: "He's not targeting me, he's targeting Xu Fu."

"Unfortunately, he misjudged one thing, which was my relationship with Xu Fu."

He paused at this point, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

"He thought Xu Fu was just a sorcerer I invited, someone I could manipulate at will." (End of Chapter)