Seeing Zhao Gao like this, Li Si knew that if he didn't explain clearly, he wouldn't admit it easily.
He simply did not ask further, and spoke slowly and calmly: "You know how many things have happened in Xianyang City in recent times, and you have also seen Ran Fang's strength. Do you think this person is easy to deal with?"
"Don't make enemies of people like him easily. It won't do you any good."
There was obvious disdain on Zhao Gao's face, and he completely disagreed with what Li Si said.
"I'm just a little Confucian scholar. No matter how strong he is, he won't be able to achieve anything big."
"It's just because of His Majesty's favor that I have gained some fame. In my opinion, it is not worth mentioning at all."
"you!"
Seeing Zhao Gao's apathetic look, Li Si lost interest in persuading him and glanced at him indifferently.
"No matter what, that Ran Fang is beneficial to Da Qin now, and His Majesty values him the most."
"If something happens to him, no one will be able to live with him!"
"I'm thinking of our friendship. That's it for now. As for what to do, it's up to you!"
After saying that, Li Si made a gesture of invitation, indicating that Zhao Gao could leave.
Zhao Gao knew that Li Si should have found something, and this time he just came to remind himself.
It seems that his plan was half successful, but now that Li Si is blocking it, it may not be easy to continue.
He sat there without moving, hesitated for a moment and asked: "What do you mean, Your Majesty?"
Hearing him ask this, Li Si knew that he was asking when he would be released from Xianyang Prison.
He had no idea about this matter, and no one could guess His Majesty's thoughts. What's more, Ran Fang also suspected that Zhao Gao did this, so His Majesty probably also had this suspicion.
He looked at Zhao Gao and shook his head, "Just wait, who knows what His Majesty is thinking."
"You go back first, I will inform you if anything happens."
"Xianyang Ling left a letter before he left, taking all the blame. Your Majesty has received it."
Hearing this, Zhao Gao nodded, not surprised at this result.
He looked at Li Si with a half-smile, and said in a lazy tone: "Then I should congratulate Prime Minister Li now. I guess the Prime Minister has already chosen someone."
Li Si didn't say anything. He smiled and said calmly, "Your Majesty has the final say. All we have to do is follow orders."
"However, I still remind you that there are some things it is best not to do."
"It would be fine if His Majesty investigates, but if Your Majesty directly follows Ran Fang's suggestion and concludes that you did this without investigating, do you think you can get out of Xianyang Prison?"
"You are the one who knows His Majesty best. How do you think His Majesty will deal with you?"
After listening to Li Si's words, Zhao Gao sat there without saying a word, not caring about the authenticity of his words.
After a moment, he smiled and said, "Thank you, Prime Minister, for reminding me. I understand."
After saying that, he opened the curtain and got out of the carriage directly.
Looking at his back, Li Si's smile suddenly disappeared, his eyes suddenly darkened, and he didn't know what he was thinking.
After a while, he whispered: "Keep an eye on me and don't make any mistakes again."
Zhao Gao got off the carriage, looked back at the carriage, the smile on his face disappeared instantly, and then returned to Xianyang Prison without looking back.
When passing by Ran Fang's cell, he coughed lightly on purpose.
Just in time to meet Fusu's shocked eyes, he nodded slightly and walked straight forward without saying hello.
Returning to the cell, Hu Hai immediately greeted him.
He looked at Zhao Gao and said anxiously: "How is it? Father, are you going to let us out?"
"No," Zhao Gao shook his head and sighed, "Your Majesty, I'm afraid you are still suspicious of us, and the assassination may be exposed."
Hearing this, the expression on Hu Hai's face suddenly became flustered, and he paced back and forth in the room.
Finally, he walked up to Zhao Gao and asked in a low voice: "What should we do?"
"Those assassins haven't entered Xianyang City yet, do you want to inform them?"
"How about my father..."
Seeing Hu Hai being so restless, Zhao Gao had a look of contempt in his eyes. He was obviously a prince, but he was so timid.
"Second Young Master," he called out to Hu Hai, who was running around in the room, and pointed in the direction of the next door, reminding him that Ran Fang and Fu Su were there.
After Hu Hai calmed down, he continued: "Don't worry, we didn't find those people. They came because they hated Ran Fang's refined salt."
"Moreover, those people are all from Guanzhong salt merchants, and there are even killers from Baiyue. They have nothing to do with us at all."
"Now that the refined salt case has come to light, we will be out of Xianyang Prison in a few days. What do we have to worry about then?"
Seeing that he was so confident, Hu Hai felt relieved.
…
If he had listened to Ran Fang's words some time ago, it would have been excusable for Zhao Gao to be arrested.
Why now?
He glanced at Ran Fang who was sitting there, studying the newly brought peonies, as if he didn't care about anything, so he had to sit closer.
I tried to speak several times, but swallowed the words again.
Although Ran Fang was focused on what he was doing, his expressions and movements were too obvious and disturbed him.
"Mr. Su, what are you trying to say with such hesitation?"
Now that Ran Fang had spoken, Fusu didn't refuse.
He sat closer and asked in a low voice: "Sir, do you think your Majesty will imprison Zhao Gao in Xianyang Prison now?"
Hearing this, Ran Fang raised his head and glanced at him inexplicably, as if he didn't expect that he would ask this question.
Then he lowered his head and said nonchalantly: "Didn't Sir Zhang say before that His Majesty has locked up Zhao Gao?"
"Now, it should be released, right?"
"After all, the biggest suspect in this matter is Zhao Gao. If he is imprisoned, it will be difficult to find any evidence, and he will not dare to do anything in prison."
"Only by letting him out and restoring trust in Zhao Gao can he dare to do other things. Only then can we find out who he is and who are his men."
Fusu also felt that Ran Fang's words made sense, but when he saw Zhao Gao just now, he was indeed escorted in by the jailer.
Moreover, Zhao Gao probably coughed on purpose, just to let himself see that he was in jail. Why was this?
"That's what I say, but what if His Majesty suddenly decides to imprison him?"
What he said was incomprehensible. Ran Fang put down the peony in his hand and glanced at him impatiently.
He stood up and put the peonies on the shelf before answering his question: "Who can guess His Majesty's decision?"
"Perhaps it is to teach Zhao Gao a lesson. After all, Zhao Gao is also an old man beside His Majesty. If he had not made a huge mistake, Your Majesty would not have decided to get rid of him."
"Zhao Gao's matter is not important now. The important thing is Gu Siyuan's assassination."
Fusu's eyes flashed, and he didn't understand why Ran Fang wanted to connect this matter with Zhao Gao. He thought for a moment and said, "Did Zhao Gao do it?"
