The entire court's civil and military officials were overjoyed upon hearing the news.

"Hahaha."

"The Chu State envoy once boasted that they would wage war against Qin, and now Chu State has descended into chaos."

"Huang Xie was always overbearing, never expected he would die at the hands of his own retainer, serves him right."

"With Chu State in turmoil, who among the Various Countries would dare to oppose Qin?"

"The Wei State no longer has external aid."

...

The court burst into joyous cheers.

However, Ying Zheng, seated on the throne, remained exceedingly calm.

Clearly.

He had already received news of this.

Moreover, the incident with Huang Xie was executed by Heibing Platform under his decree.

Ying Zheng raised his hand.

The court instantly fell silent.

"Chu has fallen into chaos, and in the short term, it has no power to attack Qin."

"There's no need to worry too much about Chu State."

"Qin's utmost priority now is still with Wei." Ying Zheng said slowly.

"Great King is wise." The courtiers shouted in unison.

"Great King."

"Before the court meeting, I received news."

"Shangjiangjun Huan Yi has already led the army to break Heluo City." Huan Yi stepped forward and began to report.

"With Heluo City breached."

"The two lines of defense that Wei Wuji painstakingly built have fully collapsed."

"Wei State is doomed to perish." Wang Wan proclaimed loudly.

"Indeed."

"Now Wei State can no longer contend with Qin."

"In half a year, Wei State will surely fall."

"Hangu Pass Camp, worthy as Qin's elite camp, broke through Heluo City, defended by over 200,000 troops in just half a month."

The ministers in the court joined in agreement.

"Hm." Ying Zheng nodded, his expression indifferent.

Although Hangu Pass Camp has achieved results, compared to Wu'an Military Camp, it still lags far behind.

Even if Wang Wan and the others speak highly, Ying Zheng was not moved.

"With Chu in chaos and Wei without external aid, instruct Shangjiangjun Huan Yi to proceed steadily and avoid reckless advancement." Ying Zheng declared calmly.

Yu Liao immediately accepted the order: "I accept the decree."

Seeing Ying Zheng did not offer rewards.

Disappointment flashed in Wang Wan's eyes.

The court meeting dispersed.

Zhangtai Palace.

"Great King."

"Currently, Heibing Platform still has a large number of Dark Guards in Chu State."

"Taking advantage of this internal turmoil in Chu, we might obtain their military deployment map, supply distribution map; these can be acquired by Heibing Platform." Dunruo respectfully stated.

"You have done well in this matter."

"With Huang Xie's death, Chu has descended into chaos."

"It spares Qin from opening another battle front." Ying Zheng nodded with satisfaction.

Though Qin has the national power to counter a Chu invasion and strategies in place, had Huang Xie not died, he could have rallied Chu's full strength to attack, putting Qin at a disadvantage.

Thus.

With Huang Xie's death, everything is safely resolved.

"Great King."

"For Chu State, this is also a decline in national power."

"Even if Li Yuan takes power, Chu State's national power cannot revert to Huang Xie's time."

"This matter kills two birds with one stone." Dunruo remarked.

"Chu's affairs settled, Heibing Platform's focus remains on the Wei battlefield."

"Regarding Wei's commanding generals and ministers in charge of supplies, eliminate them if possible."

"Creating more chaos in Wei, whatever it takes." Ying Zheng said coldly.

"I accept the decree."

Dunruo bowed deeply, then withdrew.

Just then!

"Great King."

"Doctor Xia has arrived."

Zhao Gao entered the hall slowly, respectfully reporting.

"You all withdraw for now, without my decree, no one is allowed in, nor to obstruct Doctor Xia." Ying Zheng commanded sternly.

"I accept the decree." Zhao Gao bowed and retreated.

Shortly after.

Xia Wuqie's figure appeared in the hall.

"The old minister pays respects to the Great King."

Xia Wuqie bowed after entering.

Zhao Gao withdrew, quickly closing the doors of the hall.

"Father-in-law."

"To avoid me, you truly went far."

Upon seeing Xia Wuqie, Ying Zheng said with some helplessness.

Hearing this.

Xia Wuqie was startled within, then quickly explained: "Great King, I did not intend to avoid you, merely to relax, being in Xianyang for so long is too wearisome, and over the past half a year, I've been traveling as a physician outside, quite well."

Seeing his father-in-law still pretending.

Ying Zheng revealed an odd expression: "Father-in-law, do you really think I'm foolish?"

"Great King mustn't say such words." Xia Wuqie quickly waved his hand, then chuckled: "If someone says Great King is foolish, then there's no one smart in the world."

But Ying Zheng's next sentence.

"I have already met with Efang." Ying Zheng said with a smile.

Upon hearing this.

Xia Wuqie's old face shifted, with expressions of surprise, anomaly, and joy.

By now.

Xia Wuqie understood that Ying Zheng had truly met her and uncovered his intentions.

"Really?" Xia Wuqie asked with a smile.

"Really." Ying Zheng nodded with a smile.

Their eyes met, both carrying a kind of indescribable joy.

"Good, it's good that you met."

"I originally hoped you could see her."

"But I feared Dong'er would run away again, so I followed her wish, not meeting you, for I knew once I met you, you would eventually find out."

Now Xia Wuqie's tone revealed a genuine happiness.

"In truth."

"Father-in-law, your absence made me more suspicious."

"Because I understand you."

"In all these years in Xianyang, I've never seen you so close with anyone, except for Zhao Feng."

"Moreover, after visiting Zhao Feng's hometown, you directly didn't return to Xianyang, which is even more peculiar."

"Therefore, I had Heibing Platform investigate, thoroughly check Zhao Feng's family, and I truly found something." Ying Zheng spoke with a smiling face.

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