The Moon in the Qin Dynasty

Chapter 569 This is called being sensible! (Seeking monthly votes~)

Ying Zheng's heart softened as he knew that what he said was true and that Gongsun Li was sincere towards him.

Moreover, the beauty has always been extremely intelligent, well-educated, considerate, gentle and lively, cheerful and kind, and is famous for her good popularity in the harem.

There must be a reason why Gongsun Li has always been favored.

Ying Zheng couldn't help but smile and touched Gongsun Li's earlobe. Gongsun Li's pretty face instantly turned red. She moaned softly and looked at Ying Zheng seductively with charming and misty eyes.

Although Gongsun Li acted like a lady from a noble family, reserved and gentle, she was actually a charming little devil. Naturally, only Ying Zheng could see this kind of boudoir interest.

Ying Zheng smiled and said, "I know why Li Ji came here."

Ying Zheng paused and said, "However, the Great Qin has its own rules. If such a heinous crime as assassinating the king can be given a lenient sentence, wouldn't the world be in chaos?"

Gongsun Li's heart trembled, and she looked at Ying Zheng pitifully, explaining, "Your Majesty, the criminal Jing Ke was expelled from the family long ago, and his surname was also taken away. Logically speaking, he has no connection with the Qing family anymore. Moreover, the criminal is just a murder weapon, and the mastermind is still the State of Yan."

Ying Zheng sneered, "If someone wants to commit a heinous crime, they will announce that they have left the family and changed their names, but they will still do the illegal things secretly. After the crime is exposed, they will use this as an excuse to ask for only him to be punished. How can such a good thing happen?"

Gongsun Li begged in a low voice: "My King~"

"Your Majesty, what you said makes sense, but this is not the case. Everyone knows that the criminal has long been expelled from the family and abandoned by the Qing family. The entire family has distanced themselves from him. The criminal then colluded with Yan Dan and settled in Yan State. He has not returned to the family for more than ten years, and has not even returned to Qi State. The Qing family has no control over the criminal and is completely unaware of his evil deeds."

"Moreover, if there is a traitor who has betrayed his clan members and has a grudge against them, and deliberately commits a heinous crime just to bring harm to his clan members, if his clan members are also implicated, wouldn't that be exactly what the traitor wants?"

Ying Zheng raised his eyebrows, pinched Gongsun Li's small nose and gently shook her head, saying with a smile: "You are so sharp-tongued. I have never heard of the situation you are talking about."

"But this is not important. Such a heinous act cannot be warned to the world unless it is severely punished."

Gongsun Li straightened up a little, rubbed her fair face against Ying Zheng's cheek, and said softly: "Your Majesty has always been kind and benevolent, not warlike or murderous. Your Majesty's virtue is known to all. Even the saintly kings of the ancient times were not as kind and generous as Your Majesty, and the world praises you."

"Your Majesty's holy power has already conquered the world. Why do you need to tarnish your holy name by using this evil villain as an example? Ancient sages, when faced with such a situation, would often consider that the family had already been severed and pardon the innocent people. Your Majesty is even more benevolent than the ancient sages. Your Majesty should follow the benevolence of the ancient sages, embody the virtue of heaven to love life, pity the innocent people, and pardon the crimes of the implicated. This benevolent policy will firstly be more in line with Your Majesty's benevolent heart; secondly, it will surely win the hearts of the people of the world, and all the people will be grateful for Your Majesty's grace. Your benevolent act will be praised for thousands of years. Isn't it better this way?"

Ying Zheng frowned and said dissatisfiedly: "Oh? What? If I punish this thief according to the law, it would be considered violent and cruel?"

Gongsun Li quickly shook her head and said coquettishly, "Your Majesty, I don't mean that at all."

"The criminals committed a heinous crime. No matter what the king does, it is right. However, I know that the king has always been kind and unwilling to kill. In this case, why do you have to do something against your will? Why not show off the king's benevolence~"

Ying Zheng said with a half-smile: "Li Ji, Li Ji, okay, I'll let you say whatever you want."

"You keep talking about morality and justice, but why don't you tell me about your own little thoughts?"

Gongsun Li looked at Ying Zheng pitifully and said in a tender voice: "Your Majesty is wise~"

"How dare I hide this from the king? I just haven't had time to tell you yet~"

"Since I came to Qin, I have been fortunate to be favored by the king, and even more fortunate to have given birth to a pair of children for the king. Qin is my home, and the king is everything to me."

"However, before I entered Qin, my family was the Qing clan. Although I am from Wei, my parents died when I was young, and my grandfather was loyal to the emperor. It was Grandpa Qingyue who brought me up."

Gongsun Li's eyes were red, and she clung to Ying Zheng's arms, caressing his chest with her small hands, and then said:

"Although my surname is not Qing, the Qing family is actually my clan. I grew up in the Qing family and all my relatives and friends are in the Qing family."

"I also know that although the Qing family is strong, they have long since left the officialdom. Most of the family members are simple and honest country folk."

"The criminal was expelled from the family because of his wild character and committed a serious crime. He has long since cut off all ties with his family members. The rest of the Qing family are innocent."

Gongsun Li looked at Ying Zheng with pleading eyes, tears already falling, flowing non-stop, and pleaded tenderly: "My king, these are the only family members I have, my king~"

The beauty's crying was heartbreaking, and I felt pity for her. Ying Zheng picked up his handkerchief.

Hmm? It's wet. Oh, I used it on Ying Xin just now.

Ying Zheng took out Gongsun Li's hair from her arms and wiped her tears. "I want to tell you something. I originally planned to confer you the title of Madam after the New Year, but if you insist on pleading for your clansmen, you will lose your position as Madam."

"Moreover, even if I am willing to forgive a few, I will never let them all go. I will have to decide on the specific treatment, so you should think it over carefully."

Gongsun Li looked at Ying Zheng seriously and said firmly: "Your Majesty loves me, I am extremely happy, I also want to become your wife, I dream about it."

"But if a person is heartless and righteous, what is the difference between him and an animal? My clan members are at fault. I am lucky to be able to stay by your side. I dare not ask for anything else."

"I dare not discuss the king's holy judgment, nor do I ask for the king's full forgiveness. I only ask the king to show leniency and not punish the entire Qing family severely."

Ying Zheng was satisfied and nodded secretly.

A woman who is heartless, power-hungry and extremely snobbish is not worthy of being pampered no matter how beautiful she is.

Ying Zheng had no original intention to massacre Gongsun Li's clansmen. Gongsun Li was really wronged in this incident. It was truly a blame that came from nowhere. Moreover, the beauty was already so sensible. The excuses and reasons had been given, so that was enough.

Politics is human relations, and emotions are also human relations. Without human relations, all social relations will be short-lived and unstable.

Killing is majesty, not killing is benevolence, no matter what you do, there are sufficient reasons.

Killing or not doesn’t matter to Ying Zheng at all, so he might as well consider the feelings of the people around him. Why should he destroy such a good woman?
After Gongsun Li finished speaking, she raised her head and pecked at Ying Zheng's neck, just like a lark pecking at food. As she pecked, she whispered softly, "Your Majesty, even if I cannot be your wife, can you still pamper me in the future? I love you to the bone and miss you every day. Please don't be angry with me, okay? I dare not even think about the days when I can't see you. I might as well die."

"I am a very good concubine. I am willing to do it."

Gongsun Li whispered something in Ying Zheng's ear, no one knew what she said, but Ying Zheng was already smiling, and Gongsun Li's slender, jade-like neck was even stained with powder.

Ying Zheng coughed twice, tightened Gongsun Li's slender waist, and said softly: "Okay, go back, I will take care of it myself."

Gongsun Li sat in Ying Zheng's arms and had already sensed that Ying Zheng was abnormal. She quietly lowered her jade hand, put her red lips close to Ying Zheng's ear, and whispered in a trembling voice, "My king, do you want it?"

Ying Zheng patted Gongsun Li's hips and gently rebuked her, "Let's talk about business, don't mix it up with other things. I won't change my mind because of this."

"Hmm~" Gongsun Li moaned softly, causing Ying Zheng's heart to tremble again.

Gongsun Li looked at Ying Zheng with a pair of beautiful eyes, full of spring water. She bit her lower lip and said softly, "Your Majesty, I know I was wrong. I am waiting for your punishment. I will take my leave now."

Ying Zheng nodded, and Gongsun Li sucked hard on Ying Zheng's neck again before she bowed and left.

Jingwei on the side looked at Gongsun Li coldly, already feeling extremely dissatisfied in his heart.

This vixen is eloquent and can only seduce the king. She is so shameless. She says she knows her crime and her faults, but it is estimated that she knows nothing and can only speak sweet words.

But since Ying Zheng didn't say anything, Jingwei naturally said nothing. She absolutely supported Ying Zheng.

After Gongsun Li left, Jingwei walked lightly to Ying Zheng's side and crawled under the table very obediently.

The king was enraged by the hateful vixen, but he did not let Li Ji serve him because he was unwilling to let Qing go as an erotic transaction. This was the king's favor to Li Ji.

But I can't make the king uncomfortable.

This is a matter of principle!
After Ying Xin went back, she finally felt relieved that this hurdle was over.

Judging from the king's attitude, my sister-in-law was indeed not involved and was also used. That's good, otherwise
Ying Xin sent a message to Queen Zhao Daochang, telling her that the king had found out that she did not participate in the rebellion. However, she was still negligent in taking precautions and was used by the traitor. She could escape the death penalty, but she could not escape the punishment of life. The specific punishment still depended on the king's will, so she was asked to come to the palace to apologize.

When Queen Zhao Diaochang received Ying Xin's letter, she felt as if she had survived a calamity and was reborn. She breathed a sigh of relief, her body went limp, and she almost fainted again.

Empress Zhao Daochang lay on her side on the bed, her delicate head supported by her jade hands, her jade arms clearly exposed, her clothes disheveled, her makeup untidy, her black hair hanging down in disorder, her extraordinary size of breasts pressed into a suffocating shape, she really looked like a messy beauty. She had been under too much pressure during this period, hovering on the edge of life and death, and was really about to collapse.

After finally calming down, he suddenly remembered that he was now imprisoned in the mansion and could not go out to the palace to apologize. He hurriedly wrote back to Ying Xin to explain the situation and ask Ying Xin for an order.

(End of this chapter)