Chapter Seven: Entering Prison

  Zhao Gao is still the commander of the Middle Vehicle Department, responsible for arranging carriages and horses for the king's outings, as well as managing the king's seal and confidential documents. As the closest eunuch to the king, he has a great influence on Qin Er Shi.

  Yao Jia is in charge of offering strategies to the King of Qin, he is a wise and intelligent person. The King of Qin often asks for his opinion on major military and national affairs. He is currently the most trusted advisor of the King of Qin.

  Li Si held the position of Ting Wei, overseeing the national judicial authority. The Ting Wei not only had control over life and death for central officials but was also the highest judicial officer in the country, with immense power. Moreover, Li Si also controlled the renowned spy organization 'Qin Feng', which made people from Qin, especially guests, fear him.

  The three of them have joined forces to make Meng Wu disheartened and Wei Liao's position precarious, showing how strong their abilities are and how deeply they are favored!

  However, Han Fei offended these three men as soon as he arrived in the State of Qin, which is utterly foolish, and his life is indeed precarious!

  Unfortunately, the ignorant Huan Fei unexpectedly came to Li Si's mansion to visit Li Si on the second day. He was a good classmate with deep feelings, but he never expected that Li Si had long been harboring malicious intentions towards him.

  When Han Fei arrived at Li Si's residence, Li Si was extremely enthusiastic and even asked his wife to personally cook a pot of "Yellow Duck Called" fish soup that they often ate in those years. In their conversation, he also highly praised Han Fei's knowledge, moving him to tears and making his face flush with heat. He poured out his heart to Li Si, saying many things that he couldn't directly say in front of the King of Qin without any reserve!

  After Han Fei left, Li Si began to toss and turn that night, his mind constantly recalling the words Han Fei had just spoken: "Don't be modest, brother. When you went west to Xianyang to see the King of Qin, our fellow students looked down on you behind your back, saying you were unpatriotic. Now it seems you were right. A wise man uses those who know him; otherwise, how can one achieve self-worth? We missed our chance! I hope that this time when you enter Qin, you will be used by the King of Qin and have the opportunity to make a name for yourself!"

  Li Si suddenly sat up, gritting his teeth and saying: "If Han Fei is reused, will there be a place for us to live in peace? No, absolutely cannot let him get what he wants!" Li Si, who knew that his own talent was not as good as Han Fei's, had a vicious idea under the drive of crazy jealousy.

  Only pitiful Han Fei never thought that it was his words to Li Si today that would ultimately lead him down the road of no return.

  In a secret room within Li Si's residence, Li Si, Zhao Gao and Yao Jia were secretly plotting together.

  "It seems that Li Si has gained the trust of the Great King! This man's talent is several times greater than ours, if he gains power, will there be a place for us in Qin State?!" Li Si's face showed concern.

  Zhao Gao coldly said: "Who told you to praise him in front of the king, otherwise would he have brought disaster upon himself?"

  Li Si bitterly smiled and said: "At first, I thought the king was just casually asking, who would have thought it would end up like this! Now is not the time to investigate whose responsibility it is, let's think of a way to deal with this crisis!"

  Yao Jia busily echoed: "Yes, yes! You're all fine, Han Fei has no grievances with you. But I'm an old acquaintance of his, and he actually accused me in front of the king, how detestable!"

  Zhao Gao smiled slyly and said, "This is easy. The emperor hates it the most when people deceive him! So we might as well search for evidence or fabricate evidence to point out that Han Fei is a spy from Hann, and his coming to Qin is to sabotage Qin's plan for unification. In this way, with the king's suspiciousness and ruthlessness, he will not let Han Fei off. Once Han Fei is brought down, then Governor Yao will naturally be cleared of suspicion!"

  Yao Jia exclaimed with great joy: "Wonderful! It's still Lord Zhao's clever plan that has won the day!"

  Li Si hesitated and said: "Is it really necessary to drive Han Fei out of the Qin state? After all, we were classmates, I don't want him to lose his life!"

  "If you cut the grass but don't pull out the roots, it will grow again next spring..." Yao Jia said with a smile, clearly disagreeing with letting Li Si off. Zhao Gao also responded with a cold hum, showing his attitude.

  Li Si could only remain silent in response!

  After the plan was made, "Qin Feng" under Li Si's control quickly started to move, collecting and fabricating a large amount of so-called evidence: Han Fei was loyal to the state of Han, this time he came to Qin as a spy for Han... On the one hand, it was to clear Yao Jia of suspicion, on the other hand, it began to slander Han Fei!

  The so-called 'three people make a tiger', it was only a few days, the Qin Wang Zheng who had deep trust in Li Si and Zhao Gao began to suspect Han Fei, ordered the Imperial Court to arrest Han Fei and immediately investigate his true identity.

  And all that has happened in these days, Fu Su quietly watched with his own eyes. The Ji who was bribed by Fu Su with a large sum of money often informed and transmitted the latest news to Fu Su.

  Although Fu Su had the opportunity to speak in front of Qin Wang's father to exonerate Han Fei, he knew that he was weak and powerless. If he confronted Zhao Gao and Li Si now, he might not get a good outcome, so he endured and waited for the last chance to strike.

  For someone as loyal and straightforward as Han Fei, Fu Su must be rescued without a doubt!

  After some thought, Fu Su felt that he was not strong enough to defeat the cunning Li Si and Zhao Gao, so he had no choice but to visit his master, 'Zhong Yin Old Man', again. After all, ginger is still spicy when it's old!

  "Haha! Let's see who laughs last!" Fu Su also sneered and laughed continuously.

  Li Si, accompanied by several attendants, walked through the corridors of the Grand Prison. The prison was not only dark and damp, but also had a strong musty smell and a faint scent of blood, making Li Si, who was now accustomed to a life of comfort, feel a sense of unease!

  This passageway leads to the underground, and you need to go through six iron gates and dozens of prison guards to reach a row of more than ten special cells. These cells are specially set up for royal nobles who have committed crimes, decorated with luxury, rich food and drink, no different from outside the prison, only losing their freedom.

  Li Si listened to the footsteps echoing in the corridor while trying his best to suppress the increasingly heavy guilt in his heart, after all, Li Si's conscience was not as dark as Zhao Gao's!

  "It's no good to just cut the grass without pulling out the roots, for when the spring breeze blows, it will grow again!" After a difficult psychological struggle, reason finally overcame emotions and made up his mind to get rid of Han Fei!