Longevity by Picking up Attributes in the Battlefield

”Your Majesty, please quell your anger.” At that moment, Han Fei, now dressed in the official robes of Qin, stepped forward and spoke loudly. ”The Tai Hou’s abduction was clearly planned long in advance. Although Yong City was our former capital, its defenses are not as stringent as Xianyang’s. Moreover, there were foreign spies inside the Yong City Royal Palace. Given this, the Tai Hou’s abduction was simply impossible to prevent.

”From what we can tell, the architect of this plot is quite resourceful. They created a five-pronged diversion, using four routes to draw away Qin’s forces while the fifth group escaped unseen down the Wei River. The only thing Your Majesty and we, your subjects, can do now is to trust the pursuing Sharp Warriors. They will never allow the Tai Hou of Qin to be taken across the border, nor will they let her become a bargaining chip for other nations to use against Qin.”

Hearing Han Fei’s words, the furious Ying Zheng managed to rein in some of his anger. He held this recently defected, famous minister in high regard.

”I would rather the Tai Hou died for the nation than have her affect the Great Qin Destiny,” Ying Zheng said gravely.

As he spoke, everyone present understood the chilling intent behind his words. To a sovereign, it was better for Concubine Zhao to die than to fall into the hands of another state. Perhaps this was the heartlessness of an emperor.

Just then, a voice rang out.

”REPORT!” Ren Xiao announced excitedly as he rushed into the hall. ”Tu Sui, the Imperial Guard Commander of Yong City, requests an audience!”

Ying Zheng’s expression shifted instantly. ”Summon him!” he snapped.

Zhao Gao immediately shouted toward the entrance, ”By the decree of the Great King, summon Tu Sui, the Imperial Guard Commander of Yong City, for an audience!”

In response, Tu Sui, who had already exchanged his battle armor for a military uniform, hurried into the hall. Despite holding a noble title, he did not hesitate for a moment, dropping to his knees the instant he entered the great hall.

Every minister’s gaze fell upon him.

”Tell me,” Ying Zheng stared at Tu Sui, his voice a low, cold demand, ”has the Tai Hou been brought back?”