After Ying Zheng left, Xia Wuqie gazed deeply at Zhao Ji, who was still muttering the same phrase to herself. After a moment of internal struggle, Xia Wuqie also turned and departed.
「Elsewhere.」
Inside Zhangtai Palace, the two ministers Li Si and Yu Liao stood within the grand hall. Of all the civil and military officials of the court, only these two had been summoned. It was clear the King of Qin had important matters to discuss.
"In the battle at the Wei River crossing, Zhao Feng saved the Empress Dowager and captured the mastermind of the plot," Ying Zheng said, looking calmly at his two ministers. "Do you know who planned this?"
"The Zhao State Royal Guard are the state's strongest Dark Guards. Since they were mobilized, it must have been their commander," Li Si replied after some thought.
"The Tingwei is mistaken," Ying Zheng said with a cold laugh. "This time, the scheme was orchestrated by Prime Minister Guo Kai."
Li Si and Yu Liao exchanged a look of surprise.
