If Fusu had said these words, Ran Fang might still believe them half-heartedly.
But when it comes from the mouth of the cunning Li Si, it is always difficult for people not to doubt whether he has other ideas?
"I am lucky to be so valued by the Prime Minister."
"I just don't know, what does the Prime Minister want to talk to me about?"
Li Si still had a smile on his face, as if everything was under control.
After listening to Ran Fang's words, he leaned back slightly and said, "There is nothing important."
"You must also know about Mr. Hu Hai's disappearance."
"At that time, His Majesty ordered me to send people out of the city to search. Although Mr. Hu Hai was not found, his men discovered some other things."
Seeing the pause in his tone, Ran Fang knew that he was waiting for him to speak.
Since he wanted to use words to manipulate himself, Ran Fang would naturally not be afraid.
"What's the matter?"
"While investigating, my men discovered some unfamiliar faces in a village outside Xianyang City."
Ran Fang's eyes seemed to have some doubts, and he was also a little shocked. After all, something that could be taken seriously by Li Si was definitely not a trivial matter.
However, he also knew that if something big happened, Li Si should not come to him to discuss it now, but should go to Ying Zheng to report it.
Looking for him now, I can only say that this matter is not too serious, but it is true that Li Si wants to test him.
It's just that I don't know whether this temptation is for himself or for His Majesty and Da Qin.
"Oh? Such a thing could happen?"
"I just don't know, who are these people?"
"We need to report to His Majesty as soon as possible and investigate this matter as soon as possible!"
His reaction was something Li Si didn't expect, and he even saw a brief embarrassment in his expression. It was obvious that this was not the result Li Si wanted.
However, he soon regained his smile and said with some disapproval: "This matter has not been investigated clearly. If I inform Your Majesty now, I am afraid that Your Majesty will punish you for not doing things well."
"I'm thinking that now that you are in charge of Xianyang Prison and have been personally appointed as the Commander of the Pro-Army Commander's Mansion by His Majesty, it would be most appropriate for you to investigate."
"I heard that Cao San was also arrested by people in your house. I believe there won't be any problems if we investigate these matters."
"Sir, what do you think?"
Although the last sentence was a question, the ones he foreshadowed seemed to be telling Ran Fang that if you don't agree, then your reputation as a commander is just superficial.
And if this matter cannot be investigated clearly in time, if any problems arise in the future, he will blame Ran Fang for everything.
Ran Fang could naturally hear these connotations, but he did not express his position in time, but he thought in his heart why Li Si did this?
He and Li Si did not interfere with each other in the court, but now he suddenly wanted him to do something, fearing that he wanted to let the ministers in the court know that he and Li Si were a grasshopper on the same rope.
But in this way, it is inevitable that Ying Zheng will not doubt them.
By then, I'm afraid Ying Zheng will no longer trust him like he does now.
Thinking of this, Ran Fang also imitated Li Si and smiled.
"The Prime Minister's words are serious. Since your Majesty has personally sealed the Imperial Guard's Mansion, it will naturally obey your Majesty's orders. If I, the commander, directly bypass your Majesty and investigate these matters, I am afraid that I will be overstepping my authority."
"However, since the Prime Minister has said so, I will definitely report the matter to Your Majesty. I will only wait for His Majesty's order. Then I will naturally be obliged to do so!"
"I would like to thank the Prime Minister for telling me personally today. I will definitely ask Your Majesty to take credit for the Prime Minister."
This was a naked threat. If Li Si was unwilling to tell Ying Zheng these things, then Ran Fang would go to the palace himself.
At that time, it is not up to them to decide what His Majesty will think.
After hearing these words, Li Si could no longer hold on to the smile on his face, and the raised corners of his mouth became much smoother.
He stared at Ran Fang with sharp eyes, seeming to be thinking about the authenticity of his words.
"I didn't expect that I had misjudged the wrong person. I thought that you, sir, were just like me. I only wanted to relieve His Majesty's worries and benefit the Qin Dynasty."
"Looking at it now, I am blind."
"However, since you have said so, I will definitely report this matter to Your Majesty personally and let Your Majesty make the decision, so I won't bother the commander."
The smile on Ran Fang's face became even bigger at this moment, and he seemed to be very satisfied with what Li Si said.
"In that case, it's most appropriate."
Although Li Si was angry, he didn't want to say anything else at the moment.
After all, he also knew about the relationship between Ran Fang and Ying Zheng. Although the ministers were unwilling to tell Ying Zheng some words, Ran Fang had no such concerns, and Ying Zheng was willing to believe them.
If Ran Fang said something bad about him in front of Ying Zheng one day, although it would not have any impact on him, it would inevitably cause some ripples in His Majesty's heart.
"Thank you, Commander, for reminding me."
"It's getting late today, so I'll leave now."
"If you figure it out someday, I would be happy for you to come to my house and talk about it."
After saying that, he was ready to get up and leave.
As soon as they took a step, they saw Ying Zheng, dressed in regular clothes, walking towards their direction.
Behind him was Wei Liang, who looked embarrassed.
Looking at this situation, Ran Fang guessed that Wei Liang wanted to make an announcement, but Ying Zheng strode in without waiting for him to speak.
He walked towards the front hall in a very familiar manner, obviously looking very familiar with this place.
Thinking of this, Li Si glanced at Ran Fang, then stood there respectfully, waiting for Ying Zheng to enter.
Ran Fang and Li Si stood in front of the chairs on both sides and said at the same time: "See your Majesty."
When Ying Zheng sat on the chair at the head of the table, he turned his eyes to Li Si who was standing beside him. His eyes, with a hint of scrutiny, moved back and forth between the two of them.
After a moment, he said softly: "No need to be polite."
"I'm here today just to hang around casually. You don't have to be so formal. Just sit down and talk."
After the two of them sat down, he said in a casual tone: "I didn't expect to see you here. It really surprises me."
This was said to Li Si. It was obvious that Ying Zheng was unwilling to meet in private.
Li Si understood that if the matter was not explained clearly, he and Ran Fang would not be able to reconcile.
He immediately stood up, bent down and saluted, and said, "Your Majesty, please forgive me. When I was in Xianyang Prison, I helped you solve some problems."
"When Mr. Yu Qingyuli becomes an official, all ministers should come to congratulate him in person."
"It's just that the affairs were complicated at that time, so I never came here in person. Recently, I heard that Mr. Cao San was captured, so I wanted to ask about Mr. Hu Hai's return to Xianyang City, so I came in person."
"The first is to find out the truth behind the slander against Mr. Hu Hai, and the second is to come and congratulate Mr. Hu in person."
After he finished speaking, Ying Zheng turned his attention to Ran Fang.
He seemed not to fully believe Li Si's statement.
"It's so true."
"Ran Fang, have you answered Li Si's question?"
