For a moment, the atmosphere in the room suddenly became tense. Everyone's eyes were focused on Ran Fang, quietly waiting for his answer.
It felt like if Ran Fang's answer was different, blood would be splattered on the spot.
Ran Fang looked at Ying Zheng without any guilt, and nodded slightly.
"Indeed, as Prime Minister Li said, the Prime Minister came here today to congratulate me on my new official's appointment."
"only……"
Having said this, Ran Fang turned his head and glanced at Li Si, and saw his slightly threatening eyes and a smile on his lips, as if he didn't care what Ran Fang said next.
Ying Zheng glanced at Li Si, happened to see him smiling, and asked, "But what?"
Hearing Ying Zheng's voice, Ran Fang withdrew his gaze.
His expression was as usual, and he said calmly: "However, the Prime Minister is thinking about Mr. Hu Hai and asked him if he encountered anything unusual on the road."
"There is also the matter of Cao San. At that time, I arrested Cao San. The prime minister wanted to ask what exactly Cao San said?"
"Is it related to Mr. Hu Hai's secret entry into Xianyang?"
"I was not clear about these matters and could not answer the Prime Minister, so I advised him to go to the palace and ask Mr. Hu Hai personally."
"The Prime Minister was preparing to leave before His Majesty came in."
Although he didn't say anything about the people outside the city, he didn't hide anything from Ying Zheng and made it clear about Li Si's purpose.
Moreover, this was Li Si's own stated purpose of coming. Only Li Si himself knew exactly what he thought.
After hearing these words, whether Ying Zheng will believe it or not is also Ying Zheng's business.
As the person caught in the middle, Ran Fang is obviously unwilling to favor Li Si, but he will not completely rely on Ying Zheng.
Ying Zheng's eyes fell on Li Si, and although he still looked at him a little, the slight anger was gone.
"I see."
"I'm just chatting with Ran Fang. If you have nothing to do, you can leave on your own, that's okay."
The meaning behind his words meant that he and Ran Fang had some private matters to talk about, and it would not be appropriate for Li Si to be here.
Li Si, who didn't care at first, felt a little confused when he heard this. Is there something going on between Ying Zheng and Ran Fang that he, as the prime minister, cannot know?
There is nothing that goes up and down in this court that he doesn't know about.
Just as he was thinking about it, he suddenly remembered that he had received news a few days ago that Fusu had been invited to see Ran Fang once, and then Fusu went to the palace to meet His Majesty in person. At that time, even Wang Wan had not heard any news.
That means Ran Fang asked Fusu to do this, but he couldn't guess at all!
Not only that, Ran Fang had done a lot of things during this period, but he couldn't find any information. This made him feel a sense of crisis, so he came here specifically today.
But he didn't expect that he didn't ask anything and was caught by Ying Zheng.
However, since Ying Zheng said this, no matter how curious he was, he had to leave at this moment.
He stood up, saluted Ying Zheng and said, "I will retire."
After he left, Ying Zheng's expression suddenly changed, and the aura around him made people's hearts tremble.
Under this kind of dragon power, even Ran Fang had to admit that Ying Zheng was the chosen one. Not everyone could have such momentum.
It seems that Ying Zheng came here because of Zhang Liang's affairs.
It's been so long, and he's just here now, so the outcome must be what Ran Fang expected.
So although he was shocked, he wasn't too worried.
Sure enough, I heard Ying Zheng ask sharply: "Where is Zhang Liang?!"
Ran Fang looked away from the door, and then said: "Zhang Liang, come in!"
Zhang Liang, who had been standing at the door, heard Ran Fang's voice and handed the sword in his hand to the guard at the door. Then he walked in from the door wearing a guard uniform and knelt on the ground respectfully.
"Join Your Majesty, command the envoy."
Looking at Zhang Liang walking in, Ying Zheng's heart moved slightly. When he came in just now, this man was standing at the door, and he didn't notice it at all.
Such an inconspicuous person actually wants to put himself to death? !
If this person becomes an official in the court, can he find out?
If he hadn't discovered it, wouldn't it be easy to kill himself? !
Thinking of this, Ying Zheng broke out in a cold sweat. For the first time, he felt that he was in such danger.
After all, those who wanted to assassinate him before were all those who took action directly. They were caught by the guards before they even touched him. No one ever thought that they could hide next to him and wait for the opportunity.
It seems that Ran Fang saved his life!
"Are you Zhang Liang?!"
"Your Majesty, that's right."
While speaking, Zhang Liang raised his head and glanced at Ying Zheng, then immediately lowered his head after speaking. He was worried that Ying Zheng would see the hatred in his eyes.
Although he listened to Ran Fang's words and would not think about seeking revenge again, the hatred that had been deeply cultivated in his heart for many years could not be let go so easily.
It can only be hidden and allowed to slowly dissipate as time goes by.
Naturally, Ying Zheng would not know what he was thinking, but seeing him look so humble and respectful made Ying Zheng feel relieved.
Ignoring Zhang Liang who was kneeling on the ground, Ying Zheng looked at Ran Fang and asked, "Are you sure you want to do this for him?"
"When you were in Xianyang Prison, you had long discussions with the Gu family just for the profit of refined salt, but now you have to hand it all over to the court."
"Also, the business cooperation with the Rong family will be handed over to the Gu family. From now on, you will not want any profit from the refined salt?"
Hearing this, Zhang Liang raised his head in shock and looked at Ran Fang.
When Ran Fang handed the memorial to Fusu, he only knew that he was giving away all the profits of the Gu family, but he did not expect that Ran Fang would hand over all the profits for him!
How can he repay this? !
After all, everyone knew how much profit the refined salt could bring, and many people in the court were very jealous of Ran Fang because of this matter.
Compared to their surprises and questions, Ran Fang's expression was much calmer. He didn't feel there was anything to regret about this matter at all.
He looked at Ying Zheng and said firmly: "Yes!"
"All agreements signed between the minister and His Majesty will also be handed over to His Majesty."
"If these coins are left in my hands, they will only be used for pleasure. But if they are given to Your Majesty, they will be given to the people of the world. This is what I hope to see."
"Whether His Majesty is willing to pardon Zhang Liang or not, these ministers are willing to hand him over."
"It's just that I know Zhang Liang's character very well. He is not a treacherous or evil person. As long as he is given a chance, he will certainly be able to contribute an unexpected force to the Qin Dynasty."
"That's why I have the courage to ask Your Majesty to pardon Zhang Liang and give him a chance to redeem his merits."
