Vol 12 Chapter 9 (1/2)
Book 12 Chapter 09 – Conflict
In front of Li Si and Xiang Shaolong, Xiao Pan blew his top over Lu Buwei, cursing: “Why would I want to read his stupid Annals of Lu? He wrote so much about morals and virtues but he himself is an assho1e Tell ic behind his theory of ‘ruling by virtue, the world does not belong to one et rid of me as well and rule Qin directly”
Xiang Shaolong and Li Si glanced at each other, choked by the forceful scolding of Xiao Pan
After lunch, Xiao Pan had su into the study
Zhu Ji spent most of her time with the newly-pro child
But Xiao Pan still loved this surrogateabout her
Li Si was frightened and kneeled down, koing: “Crown Prince, please be appeased!”
Xiao Pan barked: “Get up and start explaining to me”
Li Si stood up and respectfully begin: “Qin has been prospering for four generations and possess a strong arhteous people You overn the country with laws The commoners will look up to the officials as an example There is no other way”
Xiao Pan calmed down and asked: “What about the Ruler’s principles?”
Li Si fluently replied: “I have been travelling all over the world and analyzed the politics of every state It is pretty much the sa’s orders Power overn the country, winning the support of the people and strengthening the country Prehteousness’ is just plagiarising Confucius’s iood but cannot work in real life”
To Xiang Shaolong who caed to pinpoint the realities of life The only issue is that the monarch is not subjected to the law like everyone else Until two thousand years later, nothing e
Since Xiao Pan ca which erew up in the palace of Zhao and knew the value of power This will make him clash with Lu Buwei in the future
Recently, he came into contact with Xiao Panhis own set of thoughts If there are people around hiht his authority He is beco
Xiao Pan appears to be fully satisfied with his answer and nodded: “From today onwards, Subject Li shall be my Palace Librarian and be responsible for all work related to books in the palace You need to attendcourt every day”
Li Si was overjoyed and gave his thanks
Xiang Shaolong was dazed and felt that Xiao Pan really have what it takes to rule Qin in the future
Although everything in the palace has to be approved by Zhu Ji, she will not fall out with her son over a librarian Moreover, her son has just promoted her secret lover
Xiao Pan gestured: “I have so”
Li Si got the hint and took his leave
Xiao Pan sat down and sighed: “You saw it for yourself how E the same tune Even I do not have a chance to speak up”
Xiang Shaolong shook his head: “No! Crown Prince performed excellently and won the hearts of the officials Now, the Crown Prince is only lacking in patience!”
Xiao Pan continue scolding: “Lu Buwei took all the credit for hi both power and fame He may even want the throne!”
Pausing, he angrily added: “The Annals of Lu mentioned that we oodto hi bribes And yet he says that the King al and lead by example”
Although there is still a long time before his coronation, Xiao Pan’s dissatisfaction with Lu Buwei is growing every day The moment he comes into power, Lu Buill be toppled for sure
Xiao Pan asked: “Have you seen Li Si’s class’s refor but there is still evil at work The people really getting wealthy are thecrossed Han and Wei to attack Qi and did not even gain any territory after five years of war but was given a title The Marquis of Ying attacked Han for eight years and was also given a title Since then, everyone followed their example and start wars If they win, they will be pro has no idea about all these treachery What fascinating views he has! I cannot wait to meet him”
Xiang Shaolong has not seen Han Fei’s work before and was impressed by his literature and brilliance He curiously asked: “Is it Li Si who introduced them to Crown Prince?”
Xiao Pan shook his head: “It is Grand Tutor Qing who introduced them to me”
Xiang Shaolong thought that this is huood friend but he knows that he has a one-track s of others
After aassured: “We have stirred up Lao Ai’s aive him more benefits, I am confident that he will betray Lu Buwei and set up his own organization When that happens, Empress will stand on his side and counter Lu Buwei We will then reap benefits fro”
Xiao Pan sighed: “Is there anything else we can do? I did not want to approve the canal project or the majority of our men and resources will be under his control”
Xiang Shaolong plainly state: “This strategy comes from a person naood as someone who has lost half his brain and will be easier to deal with’
Xiao Pan cheered: “Master has finally decided to act?”
Xiang Shaolong’s eyes flashed with a strong killing aura and coldly proinated from this e Princess Qian’s death? I guarantee he will not survive the three day hunting fair!”
Xiang Shaolong was about to leave the Crown Prince palace when a sweet voice called hi!”
Xiang Shaolong was caught unaware and turned his head A lively Qin Qing caht
She sauntered up to hiised: “My mistake I should have addressed you as Imperial Cavalry Commander”
Xiang Shaolong bitterly srudging ht?”
Qin Qing was stunned at his forthrightness Her alar who is used to seeing pretty women feasted his eyes on her beauty
However, her attitude remains the same and coldly replied: “Not really Grand Tutor’s words are right Men are like that, always thinking that they are right and everyone else should listen to them”
Xiang Shaolong was ary words But since it was her who approached hiree of relationshi+p with her
He raised his hands in ive up and I throw in the towel Grand Tutor Qin please forgive my incompetency and foolish behaviour”
Originally, Qin Qing successfully maintained her cold demeanour but now, like the sun after the storible”
Heavens! If she gives him this hot-and-cold treatment continuously, he may cross his own line and fall in love with her
Luckily, Qin Qing resuive you because you did not expose Lu Buwei’s sche, I find it reasonable Everyone is trying their best to get into Lu Buwei’s good books and even you are not an exception”
Xiang Shaolong felt that he was severely misunderstood
But he cannot rebut her