Longevity by Picking up Attributes in the Battlefield - Chapter 628 - 256: Who Is Fit to Be Prime Minister? Map of the Jiuzhou Ding? (Part 2)
Chapter 628: Chapter 256: Who Is Fit to Be Prime Minister? Map of the Jiuzhou Ding? (Part 2)
Humans, they all have personal interests.
This time, the sudden arrest of Wang Wan was all due to Zhao Feng’s unexpected actions, his impeachment during court proceedings, and the presentation of evidence without giving Wang Wan any time to prepare or defend himself.
Thus, Wang Wan was unexpectedly imprisoned.
Zhao Feng caught him off guard.
“The Senior General is indeed formidable.”
“Even the Chancellor of the court was imprisoned by him.”
Listening to Li Si explaining the cause and effect, Li You’s face showed shock.
“Now, as a father, I am increasingly glad that I sent you to the military under Zhao Feng.”
“Unexpected.”
“He gave me such a big surprise.”
“Finally, Wang Wan, that old thing, is gone.”
“With him gone, perhaps this time, I have a chance to be promoted to Left Minister.” Li Si said with a face full of expectation, with ambition for the position of Left Minister quite apparent.
Even though the court is full of hundred officials, each with their own responsibilities, the head of the civil officials is only one position, which is the Left Minister, whereas the Right Chancellor ranks slightly lower.
Li You nodded.
Having grown up witnessing court affairs, he naturally understood why his father was so pleased.
All along, his father was Wang Wan’s mortal enemy.
This is the struggle for power between old nobility and new aristocrats, a fight for interests, relentless and endless.
“You’er.”
“By now, you should have found your footing in the Wu’an Military Camp?” Li Si asked with a smile.
“Yes.” Li You nodded with an approving look: “Most of the generals under my command have acknowledged me.”
“A Prefectural Governor turning into a Main General.”
“This is due to the Great King seeing my years of service to Qin. Though you were naturally marginalized upon entering the military, you did not disappoint me.”
“With you in the Wu’an Military Camp, and me in the court, our Li Family will not decline.”
“But the urgent matter.”
“Is still the issue of your marriage, You’er.”
“Now that you have returned, as a father, I want to find a noblewoman for you to marry in Xianyang.” Li Si said solemnly.
Upon hearing about the marriage.
Li You immediately said: “Father.”
“Regarding marriage, I will decide for myself.”
Upon hearing this.
Li Si frowned: “Are you still fixated on Zhao Feng’s sister?”
“Although she is outstanding, she is already twenty-three, which is not young among women, and she hasn’t taken a liking to you. Why have a one-sided love?”
Li You was very determined: “Father, I have set my heart on Zhao Ying for life, no one can change that, and I am close to success, soon I will certainly marry Zhao Ying.”
Looking at the firmness on Li You’s face.
Li Si helplessly shook his head: “Up to you, but I can only wait until you are thirty years old. If by then you are not successful, you must listen to my arrangements, the Li Family must not wither.”
“Father, I promise you.”
At this point, Li You agreed wholeheartedly, first letting his father permit him to continue to pursue Zhao Ying.
Other matters can be addressed later.
“If you indeed marry Zhao Feng’s sister, it will also be beneficial for our family.”
“I hope you succeed.” Li Si said with a smile.
Compared to Li You’s purity, Li Si naturally has ulterior motives.
What is Zhao Feng’s status now?
The families of Zhao and the King are allied together, commanding half of Qin’s military power.
While I, as the Tingwei, hold high office and authority, ultimately I am only a civil official, connecting with Zhao Feng would naturally be advantageous for me in the future.
“Father.”
“My pursuit of Zhao Ying is not for the Li Family, but because I personally like her.” Li You immediately corrected.
“As long as you like her.”
“As a father, I also hope you can find a woman you love.” Li Si did not say more.
“Wang Wan.”
“Ultimately, he is doomed.”
Thinking of this matter.
Li Si became extremely excited.
At this moment!
“Master.”
“The young lady has returned home.”
The housekeeper’s voice sounded outside the hall.
Upon hearing this.
Li You immediately showed signs of emotion.
He instantly stood up.
A young woman dressed in palace attire slowly walked into the hall.
“Rou’er.”
Li You warmly called.
“Greetings, father.”
“Greetings, brother.”
Li Rou bowed and paid respects to Li Si and Li You.
Li Si turned his head and looked at his daughter, with a touch of remorse on his face.
“Rou’er.”
“How has Fusu been treating you?”
“You have become thin.”
Seeing his sister, Li You affectionately walked over.
“He hasn’t treated me badly, we live as companions in respect.” Li Rou gently replied.
“What are you doing back at the manor?” Li Si asked with a cold face.
Li Rou suddenly returned so coincidentally, Li Si naturally thought of something.
Li You walked over to Li Si’s side carefully and respectfully said: “My husband asked me to beseech father to spare Wang Wan’s lineage, to give his bloodline a way out.”
If it were anyone else pleading.
Li Si might not even agree to meet them and might directly rebuke them.
But for this daughter, Li Si naturally felt guilt.
Because of him, his daughter was coldly treated in the Fusu’s residence, left alone to fend.
“Rou’er.”
“Wang Wan has already confessed.”
“I have already reported to the Great King, and the sentence this time is ordered by the Great King, I have no way to change it.”
“After all, the whole court is witnessing.”
“As for Wang Wan’s lineage, he has four descendants who are still outside, currently not yet returned to Xianyang.”
“If Fusu truly wants to preserve Wang Wan’s bloodline, let him send someone to seek them.”
“There will be a wanted notice tomorrow.” Li Si sighed and said to Li Rou.
