le. These orphans can only rely on their relatives for upbringing. The imperial court needs to encourage this kind of fostering, which not only demonstrates humaneness but also reflects the ties of ki...Chapter 341: Zhao Heshan and Zhao Xuanji's Conflict

"Zhao Heshan."

Zhao Xuanji's eyes were cold, he stared fixedly at Zhao He Shan who stood before him with neither arrogance nor humility, and said in a measured tone: "Good, very good!"

"All your skills and abilities, I taught you myself. Now you stand before me, unafraid to declare that justice lies in the hearts of men Do you truly believe that what is right in your eyes is justice"

Zhao He Shan’s gaze converged into a line, falling onto Zhao Xuan Ji's already aged face. He replied, "What is justice Each person naturally has a scale in their heart.”

"The Grand Secretary is right. All my abilities stem from his teachings, but there's one thing he didn't teach me: the ability to discern right from wrong."

"The subordinate knows what is right and what is wrong."

Zhao Xuanji laughed angrily, saying: "Good, good, it's true that an old hunter got pecked in the eye by an eagle."

Just then, a sharp cry cut through Zhao Xuanji and Zhao Heshan's tense standoff.

"His Royal Highness has arrived, enter the hall!"

The Taihe Palace has a total of eight doors in sixteen rows, which creaked open simultaneously.

"Let the Grand Tutor go first."

Zhao He Shan lowered his head and, following the proper etiquette, said.

Zhao Xuanji glared fiercely at Zhao He Shan, let out a cold snort, and swept away with her sleeves.

King Zhao Li Yinhu gave Zhao Heshan, who remained in his bowing position, a meaningful look before following suit.

Then came the other ministers.

Finally, when everyone had left, Zhao Heshan straightened his court robes and entered the Taihe Hall with a piercing gaze.

In the spacious, bright, majestic and solemn Taihe Hall, sunlight streamed in through the windows and open doorways, mingling with the dust.

A slightly cool air carried a subtle atmosphere. On the last day of this year, in the Qin Dynasty's political arena, an earthquake was destined to occur.

Wearing a crimson dragon robe, Li Chen's eyes were cold.

He stood upon the imperial steps, standing beside the dragon throne, his gaze swept over all the officials who had been called by name, and in a slow voice, he said: "Since everyone is here, then this palace will get straight to the point."

“Today is the New Year's Eve, and according to custom, no matter how important an event is, nothing surpasses the reunion of a whole family during the festival. The same goes for this palace. However, there are national affairs at stake, concerning the very foundation of our country. Unexpectedly, a crisis has arisen. If not handled properly, the consequences could range from a rebellion of 100,000 soldiers to widespread upheaval of the nation and its people. Therefore, I could only summon all of you from your homes.”

All the officials immediately bowed and said, "Your Highness has put in so much thought and effort, we are all deeply impressed."

This is just empty flattery, of course no one takes it seriously.

Now that we've gotten the pleasantries out of the way, let's get down to business.

Li Chen's voice was clear and resonant as it echoed throughout the Taihe Hall. He said, "You say that this palace has been working tirelessly Even if this palace were to work even harder, it couldn't stop those treacherous and rebellious officials from harming the people and bringing chaos to the country at every moment!"

"Please calm down, Your Highness!"

Looking at the ministers bowing their heads, Li Chen narrowed his eyes slightly and said in a flat tone, "Zhao He Shan, tell me everything that happened in Xishan Province."

Standing at the end of the queue, Zhao Heshan did not hesitate. After leaving the line, he bowed to Li Chen and said, "A few days ago, I received a report that the Long family in Xishan Province was colluding with rebels and plotting even bigger actions and conspiracies. I dared not neglect this matter, so I immediately led my soldiers to investigate."

But that Dragon Clan, not only did they refuse to cooperate, their attitude was extremely arrogant and domineering. They claimed that their master, Long Tianden, and young master, Long Huaiyu, were not at home, and even if the officials represented the imperial court, they would not be allowed to enter a single step without their consent.“This is not worry, it's the rules.”Li Chen raised his hand to take the bowl of medicine, drank it in one gulp, then took a pastry and put it in his mouth. He then signaled Wan Jiaojiao to leave for n...