On the way to the Imperial Ancestral Temple, Li Shui analyzed rationally and felt that Ying Zheng would not be able to kill the donkey without refining the elixir yet.
However, these ancient people paid the most attention to sacrifice, and it would not be appropriate if they allowed themselves to leave part of their bodies.
Soon, the Ancestral Temple has arrived.
The eunuchs and maids in the palace lined up on both sides, holding plates of sacrifices in their hands.
The officials in charge of rituals and music presided over the entire sacrificial ceremony, and the whole process was solemn and solemn.
Ying Zheng knelt down and saluted. Followed by the princes, princesses, ministers... Li Shui was also mixed in with others.
After the worship was over, Ying Zheng began to pray to his ancestors. In addition to hoping that his ancestors would bless the country of Qin, he spent the rest of the time praising Li Shui. He has been highly praised for everything he has done in recent days.
Li Shui gritted his teeth and listened.
The entire ceremony lasted for unknown length of time. At first, Li Shui was still looking around, then he became exhausted, and even later, he was exhausted and in pain.
Suddenly, he had a feeling of "just kill me".
The sacrifice was finally over, and Li Shui breathed a sigh of relief: He survived, he survived completely.
After the sacrifice is over, Ying Zheng should leave with the young masters. But this time it was quite different. Ying Zheng let them go first, leaving Li Shui alone.
Li Shui smiled reluctantly at Ying Zheng and said, "Your Majesty, what are your orders?"
Ying Zheng was silent for a moment and said, "What do you think of Mo Dun?"
Li Shui said: "Maybe this person is a fool. Or... this person is a smart person, pretending to be stupid so that I, Da Qin, can relax his vigilance."
Ying Zheng nodded: "If he is a smart man. If I don't kill him and let him go to the Huns to fight for the position of Shanyu, I will let the tiger go back to the mountain."
Li Shui said: "Why don't we follow the method of dealing with Sha Tilie and let him receive some punishment."
Ying Zheng did not express his approval or objection. He just said: "It is inappropriate to torture without reason."
Li Shui immediately understood that Ying Zheng wanted him to stay because he wanted to accuse him.
Li Shui sighed helplessly and said: "Your Majesty, don't worry, Da Qin's laws are complete, and there will always be one that suits him."
Ying Zheng nodded with satisfaction: "The banished immortal is really the pillar of my great Qin Dynasty."
Li Shui couldn't laugh or cry.
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In the post house, Mao Dun and twenty guards were locked in a courtyard.
There were heavy guards around the yard, and there were hands on high places, keeping an eye on the place. If they make any move, they will be killed.
The guard said to Mao Dun uneasily: "Your Majesty, are we taking too much risk this time? Shouldn't we deliberately expose our whereabouts and be caught by the Qin people?"
Mao Dun chuckled and said, "We are going to pretend to be a fool. Which fool can escape the Qin people's arrests many times? Doesn't this seem too smart?"
The guards nodded one after another and looked at Mao Dun with admiration.
Mao Dun added: "If what I expect does not happen, within three days, the Qin people will release us and treat us as guests. By then, you must behave well and don't show your flaws."
The guard said: "According to the information we heard before, although Shatilie is stupid, he is also very arrogant. Should we be more arrogant?"
Maodun was silent for a while, then slowly shook his head: "No. Shatilie is arrogant because he is the envoy of the Huns, and his arrogance is justified. But we, the family-lost dogs, if we pretend to be arrogant again, we will arouse suspicion. .”
"In Xianyang City, we must be stupid and honest at the same time, so that the people of Qin can see our sincerity. Remember, you must never violate the laws of the people of Qin."
The guards all nodded.
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After returning from the Ancestral Temple, Li Shui went to see Wei Young.
He said a little helplessly: "Princess, why are you teasing me?"
Weiyang smiled and said, "What? Sir, are you here to investigate?"
Li Shui said: "I'm here to ask for answers."
Weiyang asked Li Shui to sit down, and then said: "Fu Yao is only nine years old. He is young. At his age, he is only suitable for acting smart, not for showing deep thoughts. Otherwise, it will be counterproductive and will cause displeasure to His Majesty Bi."
"And he has to compete for the position of prince, and it is impossible not to be involved in political affairs. Therefore, in this regard, the husband needs to do it for him. The master has been praised by your majesty, which means that Fu Yao has been praised by his majesty. Because Weiyang persuaded the husband to also offer A congratulatory gift.”
Li Shui smiled: "Aren't you afraid that my gift is also a weird invention, instead of winning the hearts of the people like just now?"
Weiyang said: "In the past few days, I have been paying close attention to your every move. Therefore, I know what you are doing. If your gift is inappropriate, I will remind you."
Li Shui sighed and said: "If Da Qin can make a woman an emperor, a princess is actually very suitable."
Weiyang shook her head slowly: "Sir, you have misunderstood me. Weiyang lives deep in the palace and only wants to live a happy life. She has no interest in national affairs. The reason for planning these is nothing more than self-protection."
"Since ancient times, the succession of thrones has often been accompanied by bloody storms. Bo Fu and Yi Jiu fought for the throne, which led to the destruction of the Western Zhou Dynasty. Duke Huan of Qi dominated the world, but because of the competition among his disciples, no one was buried after his death, and his body was left abandoned for six years. On the 17th. Young Master Chong'er was also in the 19th year because of the dispute over his title."
"Even if I, Great Qin, even if my father... won the throne in the past, didn't he kill his own brothers?"
"Weiyang was worried in his heart, so he hoped that Fu Yao could become the prince and the emperor. At least... he becomes the emperor, and my life and my mother's life can be preserved."
Li Shui looked at Wei Young with some sympathy, and then said: "Don't worry, princess. The second emperor must be Fu Yao. And the princess can live a long life."
Wei Young suddenly laughed: "What? Aren't you immortal?"
Li Shuigan laughed: "Yes, immortality. When the elixir is refined soon, the princess will definitely have a share."
Li Shui and Wei Yang were talking enthusiastically. Suddenly, Wujiao was found poking his head outside.
Li Shui walked out and said, "Is something wrong?"
Wu Jiao said: "Sir, those three alchemists have been waiting in the alchemy room. They are crying and shouting to see you."
As soon as Li Shui heard the word "alchemist", he subconsciously decided to fight against them. But then I thought about it, Lu Lie and Hou Ji were both dead, and the people who slandered Qin Shi Huang were also killed.
These three alchemists foolishly went to the Western Regions because of a single word of their own. They were so stupid that they should not dare to slander the emperor.
Thinking of this, Li Shui waved his hand and said to Wu Jiao: "You tell them that I won't hit them because I wish they had traveled thousands of miles away and returned to their homeland. Let them get away. If they dare to pester me again, I will make them look good." "
Wujiao agreed, turned around and left. Li Shui went back to the house and continued chatting with Wei Yang.
He kept saying that it was getting dark soon, and Li Shui walked out slowly.
He planned to leave the palace, but when he passed by the alchemy room, the three alchemists suddenly rushed out. He grabbed Li Shui and begged: "Master Huai, please accept us as your disciples. Please show me where this fairy mountain is."
Qiu Xian opened the sack he was carrying on his back and took out various things from it: "Exiled Immortal, these are what we brought back from the Far West. We did not deceive Mr. Huai. We really searched hard, but we just had no luck. Meet the Immortal.”
The other two people also said: "Please banish the immortal for the sake of our long distance and have mercy on the three of us."
Li Shui looked at the things they took out and was a little surprised: "Pomegranate? Watermelon? Garlic?"
Li Shui asked them: "Is there anything else?"
Jianxian said: "There are also two animals that look very much like horses. The locals gave them names. One of them is called a donkey and the other is called a mule. These things can prove that we have really gone to the far west. We dare not lie. .”
Li Shui rubbed his hands and asked, "What are you three going to do with these things?"
Qiu Xian said: "I heard that a new patent office has been opened recently. We are going to try our luck to see if these things can be patented."
Li Shui immediately rolled his eyes: "When we bring back pomegranate and garlic, we need to apply for a patent. Are you three in the money trap? Will everyone have to pay money to eat garlic in the future?"
The three brothers from the Western Region were a little confused and did not dare to argue.
Li Shui sighed: "Well, I see that you are very pious and honest. I will reluctantly classify you as active apprentices for the time being. Whether you can succeed in apprenticeship in the future depends on your performance."
The three brothers from the Western Region said excitedly: "Don't worry, sir, we will definitely perform well."
Li Shui nodded and waited for their performance, but the three brothers kept making promises without any actual actions.
Li Shui rolled his eyes helplessly and looked at Wu Jiao beside him.
Wu Jiao understood this and reminded the three brothers: "Aren't you going to prepare for the apprenticeship ceremony?"
The three brothers immediately came to their senses: "Yes, yes, apprenticeship ceremony."
It's a pity that these three people have just returned from the Western Region and have nothing to offer. After looking around, there were only a few pomegranates and watermelons on the ground. and donkeys and mules tied outside the palace.
Finally, the three people said uneasily: "Sir, we only have some humble fruits and worthless livestock from the far west. I don't know if you will find it objectionable."
Li Shui patted their shoulders and said kindly: "How can I be a picky person? It doesn't matter if the gift is cheap. The key is that you must be sincere. I accept this gift. You continue to work hard and strive to get married as soon as possible. Under my sect."
The three brothers from the Western Region were so excited that their eyes filled with tears.
Wujiao carried the sack of melons and fruits on his back.
After leaving the palace, Wujiao asked Li Shui: "Sir, shall we return to Shangjun's courtyard?"
Li Shui chuckled and said, "First go to the patent office and apply for a patent for these things." Baidu read the latest chapter of "I was a great stickman in the Qin Dynasty" and read it for free as soon as possible.
