Qin Dynasty: Starting with clinging to Zhao Ji's thigh

Chapter 284 The Death of Li Mu

As fellow philanthropists, Ying Jing had always trusted Guo Dashanren's character.

He knew that once Guo the Great Philanthropist accepted the treasure, he would definitely do his best to help.

However, all Ying Jing wanted was for Guo Kai to add fuel to the fire and deepen the conflict between Li Mu and the King of Zhao.

Ying Jing never considered having the King of Zhao eliminate Li Mu directly.

Even though Bai Qi has been dead for many years, there is still Wang Yi who still wants to avenge him.

Given Li Mu's current soaring prestige, as long as the King of Zhao hasn't gone mad, he would never do such a thing.

However, reality sometimes defies logic.

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The Palace of King Han, Biqin Hall.

"I underestimated the abilities of the great philanthropist Guo!"

Sima Shang and others pleading for Li Mu was not a big deal in itself, but their bloody remonstrance in the palace was a different matter.

With the Empress Dowager whispering in his ear, she managed to turn what should have been impossible into reality.

Ying Jing repeatedly examined the latest intelligence from the Zhao Kingdom. After remaining silent for a long time, he finally let out a soft breath: "King Zhao, is this a final act of madness?"

Li Mu, the military genius of the Zhao state, was a man who, like Bai Qi, held the title of Lord Wu'an.

Ying Jing had also thought about meeting this legendary general, but he was always just out of luck.

Unexpectedly, before we could even meet, Li Mu had already died.

It wasn't a big deal, and there weren't even any assassinations.

It was merely a royal decree and a cup of poisoned wine.

If Li Mu truly harbored rebellious intentions, he could refuse, or even directly force Li Mu to abdicate.

But ironically, he never had any intention of rebelling.

Thus, even Li Mu could only face death upon receiving a royal decree.

君要臣death,臣不得不death!

This is royal power!

"Has the King of Zhao gone mad? Isn't he afraid of a mutiny in the army?"

As a siren of the night, Lady Mingzhu could see through such things.

The death of Li Mu was definitely a good thing for Ying Jing and the Qin state, but the King of Zhao's actions were truly unexpected.

"Perhaps, he really has gone mad."

Ignoring the threat from Qin, disregarding his own reputation, and the possibility of a mutiny within the army.

What else could this be but madness?

Ying Jing sighed softly: "Human hearts are hard to fathom, and the heart of a ruler is even harder to fathom."

He prided himself on being a master at winning people's hearts, but the complexities of human nature are far beyond what one person could possibly fathom.

Li Mu probably never expected this outcome.

Logically speaking, it is impossible for the King of Zhao to order Li Mu to commit suicide.

But he just wouldn't play by the rules.

Ying Jing felt that perhaps after the deaths of his two sons, coupled with the torment of illness, King Zhao was now perhaps thinking, "After I die, who cares what happens to the world?"

Lady Mingzhu didn't think as much as Ying Jing did. She was only slightly surprised by the news at first, but she accepted it quickly afterward.

"Aunt is right, my husband's actions are aided by Heaven!"

Lady Mingzhu had fair skin, a captivating smile, and bright, joyful eyes.

Her gamble on Lord Changxin was clearly the most correct choice.

A man with divine assistance like this is bound to succeed in the end!

"The Marquis, is this divine intervention?"

Ying Jing seemed to be deep in thought.

Everything was going so smoothly, and even when unexpected events occurred, they all unfolded in a way that was entirely to his advantage.

Perhaps, that's really possible.

In the darkness, good fortune smiles upon him, and the will of Heaven lends its assistance.

"Speaking of which, I have never met the lady's aunt, that mysterious marquis. I wonder if I could have the honor of meeting her?"