Ji Ming succeeded, and Ying Zheng did become suspicious of Li Shui.
It's nothing more than what Ji Ming said. The key is that Ji Ming also recorded the words of many courtiers. These words have names and are easy to verify, so Ying Zheng is not worried that Ji Ming will lie to him.
Three people become tigers, what people say is to be feared. The more Ying Zheng thought about it, the more he felt that something was wrong with Li Shui's recent behavior.
He decided to find Li Shui and ask him if he had any results from his recent alchemy. If he couldn't get any results at all. Ying Zheng didn't mind putting him under house arrest in the alchemy room until he refined the elixir.
Ji Ming was nervous and excited next to him. His heartbeat was beating loudly, waiting for Ying Zheng to give the order.
Ji Ming was very confident that as long as Ying Zheng gave the order at this time, he would lead a surprise attack and invite Li Shui. There was no time for him to make up lies.
However, at this moment, Fengchang from Fengchang Temple hurriedly walked in, prostrated himself on the ground, and said with some urgency: "Your Majesty, the Huns envoy is approaching Xianyang, and they may arrive in the afternoon."
Ying Zheng was furious: "How dare you act like a wild beast? How dare you make your own decisions?"
Since the Xiongnu envoys have arrived in Da Qin, they should follow the arrangements. How many miles you walk every day, where you are today, and where you will be tomorrow are all under the control of the imperial court.
However, King Zuoxian of the Xiongnu was ingenious and worked hard to reach Xianyang ahead of schedule.
Fengchang Temple Fengchang had a bitter look on his face. He had not had enough time to prepare, and the requirements were extremely high. He was already in a hurry, but the Huns arrived early.
He smiled bitterly and said: "I think the Huns envoy is vulgar and does not understand etiquette. He wants to see His Majesty as soon as possible, but he may not have any malicious intentions."
Ying Zheng sneered and said to Fengchang Temple Fengchang: "Go, prepare quickly, don't let our great Qin majesty fall."
Fengchang of Fengchang Temple responded and said: "The old minister immediately ordered the courtiers and alchemists to enter the palace. I also asked all the gentlemen to be prepared, and the Xianyang Guards gathered quickly."
Ying Zheng agreed.
After Fengchang left Fengchang Temple, Yingzheng issued orders one after another.
Ji Ming was waiting nearby, scratching his head and scratching his head, and couldn't help but ask: "Your Majesty, what about the alchemy of Sophora japonica and millet..."
Ying Zheng said calmly: "Let's discuss this after the Xiongnu envoys leave. The family scandal must not be made public. This matter must be discussed in the long term."
Ji Ming had no choice but to nod. Anyway, Li Shui is indeed not doing his job properly. He can't escape this punishment, so it doesn't matter if he waits a few more days.
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Li Shui's steamed buns have been steamed. He wrapped it in a piece of clean white cloth, put the steamed bun into the basket, and then walked happily to Lanchi Palace.
Halfway there, he met a young eunuch from the palace who told Li Shui that the Huns envoy was coming soon and asked Li Shui to change clothes immediately and prepare to attend the banquet.
Li Shui was a little helpless, this was a surprise attack.
He had no choice but to go back to the alchemy room and change into a fancy dress.
When Li Shui hurried to the banquet venue, he saw that many people had gathered here.
Chunyu Yue, Wang Li, Li Si, and other acquaintances all arrived. Li Shui looked around and found Li Xin.
Li Xin quietly grabbed Li Shui's sleeve and whispered: "Brother Huai, did you hide any strong liquor in the palace?"
Li Shui was going crazy: "You haven't had enough? The ministers are going to a banquet to receive the Huns envoy. Do you also want to drink on this occasion?"
Li Xin sighed and said: "Drinking is definitely required at the banquet. If it were normal times, that would be fine. But since I drank Brother Huai's wine, other wines have become bland and tasteless."
Li Shui scratched his head and said: "I still have a jar in my alchemy room. However, Brother Li, I advise you to drink it after the banquet is over. If something goes wrong, I'm afraid you will lose your head."
Li Xin had no choice but to reluctantly agree.
Just as Li Shui finished chatting with Li Xin, someone behind him tugged on his sleeve and whispered: "Master, please come with me."
Li Shui turned around and saw that it was Fu Yao.
As he followed Fu Yao, he said solemnly: "Master, please call me sir, don't call me master. Don't blur the relationship between you and me. Also, where are we going?"
Fu Yao smiled and said: "The envoy has not entered the city yet, and it will take at least two hours from the time he enters the city to the start of the banquet. Sir, you have been waiting outside and you are exhausted. Why don't you follow me to the back to rest for a while."
Li Shui nodded and thought: "So there is such a way."
Li Shui and Fu Yao entered a room. After entering, I was stunned for a moment because there were other people in the room.
One of them is Fu Yao's mother, Poppy.
Another one was sitting on her knees next to Poppy, but she was a bit unfamiliar. She was a woman, very young and beautiful. Judging from his luxurious clothes, his status should be high.
While Li Shui was thinking about it, Poppy called out: "Sir?"
Li Shui suddenly came to his senses and let out an involuntary sigh.
The poppy was a little helpless and thought to herself: "What's wrong with this Huaiguzi? Why does he stare straight at the female family members as soon as he enters the door?"
She pointed to a mat not far away, smiled and said, "Sir, please sit down."
Li Shui said oh and sat down.
Poppy said: "I invite you here today. Firstly, I want you to have a rest. Secondly, I want to express my gratitude to you. You saved Fu Yao and taught him many skills. I always want to express my gratitude in person. However, Sir, he is busy with his affairs and has not been in the palace these days."
Li Shui smiled: "Didn't I already thank you that day?"
The poppy waved to a little maid. The little maid carefully understood and took out a box. When she opened the box, there was a jade pendant inside.
This jade pendant is crystal clear, and it looks like a priceless treasure at first glance. What's even better is that there is a locust tree carved on it, which is so lifelike that it just corresponds to the name "Huai Guzi".
Poppy said: "Please, sir, don't dislike it."
Li Shui was not polite and put the jade pendant directly into his arms.
This made Poppy stunned for a moment. She did sincerely give this jade pendant, but there is a fixed etiquette for giving things.
According to etiquette, Li Shui should decline to show humility. And she will insist on giving it away to show her sincerity.
Only when both parties stand on the moral high ground will they be satisfied and the gift ceremony will end.
Who would have thought that Li Shui was so honest and polite that he just picked it up. Poppy's routine was broken, and she felt a little at a loss.
Phew... the woman beside Poppy laughed out loud. Her face immediately turned red and she quickly covered her mouth with her hands.
The poppy looked at the woman angrily.
Li Shui took the opportunity to ask: "Excuse me, who is this girl?"
Fu Yao said from the side: "This is my sister, Weiyang."
The poppy shouted: "Fu Yao, how can a woman's maiden name be talked nonsense outside?"
Fu Yao chuckled: "What's the harm in saying it in front of Sir?"
Li Shui looked at Wei Young and thought: "It turns out she is Fu Yao's sister."
When I think of such a beautiful girl, she will be killed by Hu Hai in ten years. Li Shui's heart ached a little.
He sighed and thought to himself: "I have really improved recently. In addition to caring about my own life, I have also begun to care about others."
