A Single Battle Made Him Famous

A Single Battle Made Him Famous

Qin Shi Huang had wanted to use this good opportunity to give several of his important ministers a thorough dressing-down, so they would understand who they ought to be loyal to. But Meng Tian had come despite his injuries, and he had finally reached his limit. In a rather unhelpful turn, he spat a mouthful of blood onto the hall floor, swayed, and collapsed.

Wang Yue had long since realized that Meng Tian was all show and no substance. He couldn't let him pass out and ruin his plans, so he darted forward and caught him. After kneading Meng Tian's body a few times, he managed to bring him back around just as he was about to lose consciousness.

After Meng Tian came to, he was still thinking about Zhongyi Hall. Unaware of Wang Yue's intentions, he assumed Wang Yue was helping him and felt deeply grateful.

Wang Yue figured that if Meng Tian knew what he was thinking, he would spit up another mouthful of blood, faint again, and say, "I've never met anyone so shameless."

Meng Tian didn't know, so he didn't curse Wang Yue. After giving him a grateful look, he turned earnestly to His Majesty. "Your Majesty, please spare the people of Juxian Hall."

Qin Shi Huang sighed. He really didn't want to spare Juxian Hall for the time being. Several of those whose identities had been investigated were descendants of military officers from the former Six States. Remembering that Wang Yue knew some medicine, he didn't reply, instead turning to him and asking, "Lord Wang, what's wrong with General Meng?"

Wang Yue had only been concerned with bringing Meng Tian around so he wouldn't interfere with his plans. Now that Meng Tian was awake, he made no attempt to