thenovelthief Chapter 348 Yongcheng Peiyang Palace
Chapter 348 Yongcheng Peiyang Palace
"I am willing, but the Empress Dowager is the mother of the nation."
"How could His Majesty agree to such a long absence from Xianyang?"
Xu Lindao.
He was a restless person, and spending several months in Zhao was also his wish.
Having lived two lives, he believes that the greatest meaning of life is the experience.
If we don't go now, in a few months the land of Zhao will become the land of Qin.
"I have my own way."
Zhao Ji's phoenix eyes shimmered.
She is a woman who needs emotional support. Without Xu Lin's company, even if she revisits the old territory of Zhao, she will miss out on a lot of the fun.
"You go back first."
"I will write to you in a few days."
Zhao Ji said solemnly.
Her serious demeanor today made Xu Lin somewhat uncomfortable.
"it is good."
Xu Lin nodded.
……
One hour later.
Zhao Ji changed into a purple phoenix robe and rode in a carriage to Xianyang Palace.
At this time, Ying Zheng was still reviewing memorials. He spent his days either reviewing memorials or holding court meetings, and rarely did anything else.
Upon learning of the Empress Dowager's arrival, Ying Zheng immediately put down the bamboo slips and personally went out to greet her.
"Your subject greets Your Majesty."
Ying Zheng bowed deeply.
Gai Nie, Zhao Gao, and others followed closely behind.
"No gift."
"Is Zheng'er still reviewing memorials?"
Zhao Ji waved her sleeve and said.
Her smile was warm and gentle, a stark contrast to her demeanor in front of Xu Lin.
"Yes."
Ying Zheng nodded.
He didn't want to tell Zhao Ji about political affairs, because it would be useless anyway, and Zhao Ji didn't care about politics.
After chatting for a while, Zhao Ji dismissed her attendants.
"Zheng'er, how many children do you have?"
Zhao Ji asked casually.
"There should be five."
Ying Zheng was somewhat uncertain about this.
He only cared about his eldest son Fusu and eldest daughter Ying Yinman; he didn't care about the others.
With states like Zhao and Chu still existing, how could he possibly have the time or inclination to care for his children?
"Should be?"
A hint of displeasure flashed in Zhao Ji's phoenix eyes.
Ying Zheng's words reminded her of Ying Yiren.
Ying Yiren didn't care much about them at first. If it weren't for her strong maternal instincts, how could things be like this today?
Zhao Ji didn't want Ying Zheng to end up like Ying Yiren!
"Your Majesty, I have been busy with state affairs lately, so..."
Ying Zheng explained.
He was interrupted by Zhao Ji before he could finish speaking.
"That's not a reason."
"You want Fusu and Yinman to end up like you and me back in Handan?"
Zhao Ji questioned.
She wouldn't have been this strict in the past.
But Xu Lin said that doting mothers often spoil their sons, and he gave her countless examples, so for Ying Zheng's sake, she could only feign anger.
"Your subject... Your subject knows his mistake."
Ying Zheng hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.
He wanted to say that he was doing alright in Handan, and that without the tempering he received there, he might not have been able to defeat Cheng Jiao and his ilk.
But times have changed, and back in Handan, I had my mother's protection.
"Don't overwork yourself."
"Xu...doing everything personally is not necessarily a good thing."
Zhao Ji said.
She almost blurted out the name 'Xu Lin,' as it was inappropriate to speak of another man in front of her son, which is why she quickly corrected herself.
Zhao Ji is just love-struck, not stupid.
If she were stupid, would she have survived until now?
"it is good."
Ying Zheng nodded.
He also wants to delegate authority, but clearly now is not the time to do so.
Once the world is unified, he will relinquish power.
"There has been a lot of sandstorm in Xianyang recently. I would like to go to Yongdi to stay for a while."
What do you think?
Zhao Ji calmly changed the subject.
"Your subject has no objection."
Ying Zheng answered without hesitation.
Because he was raised by Zhao Ji from a young age, he had great respect for her.
He would agree to anything Zhao Ji wanted to do, as long as it wasn't too outrageous. "In that case, you should get some rest."
"Spend more time with Yin Man and Fu Su when you have time."
Zhao Ji said.
After saying this, she turned and left Xianyang Palace.
For some reason, she has been becoming increasingly polite to Ying Zheng lately.
Or was it because Ying Zheng was getting older?
It is also possible that Ying Zheng had already come of age and assumed power, and was no longer a child.
At first, Zhao Ji was a little bothered by this, after all, Ying Zheng was her own flesh and blood, but she quickly let it go because Xu Lin appeared.
Although Xu Lin cannot blindly obey, he can provide emotional support.
Initially, there was no doubt that Ying Zheng was more important to Zhao Ji, but now, Zhao Ji is not so sure.
Because Xu Lin not only provides emotional value, but also brings other benefits.
After a moment of contemplation, Zhao Ji shook her head vigorously. Why was she thinking about these things?
Xu Lin was the Grand Tutor, and Zheng'er respected him as his teacher; the two were not enemies.
As long as she doesn't have a child with Xu Lin, what can Zheng'er say?
Zhao Ji even felt that even if she had a child with Xu Lin, as long as it wasn't a boy, it wouldn't be a big problem.
A few months ago, Zhao Ji had actually considered having a child with Xu Lin, but Xu Lin rejected the idea.
In Xu Lin's view, a wise man does not stand under a dangerous wall.
With Zheng Ge's magnanimity, he can communicate with Zhao Ji about issues, but if they have a child, it will be very troublesome.
Putting himself in his shoes, he felt the same way, after all, Zhao Ji was Zheng Ge's birth mother.
After returning to Ganquan Palace, Zhao Ji entrusted the matter of moving to Peiyang Palace in Yongcheng to her trusted confidante, Hongzao.
"You don't need to bring too much stuff."
"It will be back in as little as three months or as long as a year."
Zhao Ji parted her red lips slightly.
"promise!"
Red Dates immediately accepted the order.
Although Zhao Ji said it would only take a year at most and there was no need to bring too much stuff, she still planned to bring more red dates in case of emergency.
……
Five days later.
Zhao Ji set off for Peiyang Palace in Yongcheng.
After receiving the letter, Xu Lin announced that he was going into seclusion and went to Yongcheng after nightfall.
Whoosh!
A dark shadow flashed by, and a man appeared in Zhao Ji's carriage.
Zhao Ji, dressed in a deep purple silk dress, was resting with her eyes closed.
Seeing that Xu Lin had come uninvited, she pretended to be angry and kicked him.
"Why does the Empress Dowager reward me right away?"
Xu Lin said sarcastically.
He wasn't a foot fetishist, but feet were one of Zhao Ji's major weaknesses.
"Who rewarded you?"
Zhao Ji said coquettishly.
After faintly hearing Xu Lin and Zhao Ji's voices, Hongzao, who was driving the carriage, immediately ordered the guards to stay away and not to approach the carriage.
"I wonder if the Empress Dowager has already had her dinner?"
Xu Lin smiled.
Xu Lin climbed the steps and stared at Zhao Ji's small, delicate earlobe.
Whether Zhao Ji has eaten dinner or not is unimportant, since he hasn't eaten yet anyway.
"what are you up to?"
"Don't you dare do anything reckless!"
"It's all outside..."
Seeing that Xu Lin harbored ill intentions, Zhao Ji immediately warned him.
She was afraid of being discovered.
Zhao Ji was interrupted by Xu Lin before she could finish speaking.
"It's good that there are people around."
Xu Lin grinned mischievously.
"???"
"What's so good about it?"
Zhao Ji kept her legs tightly together.
……
the other side.
Jingni, Yanlingji, and the others used the silk left by Xu Lin to make a wheelbarrow.
After confirming that the wheelbarrow was suitable for transporting grain, Yan Lingji took the wheelbarrow and silk to the royal palace.
Wang Jian was in his study at that moment, pondering how to destroy the Zhao state.
In his view, this battle must be fought to destroy Zhao, because delays could lead to unforeseen complications.
If the Battle of Changping had been fought with full force, the Qin Dynasty would likely have unified the world by now.
As a pillar of the Qin Dynasty, Wang Jian also wanted to see the unification of the world before he died and to be remembered in history.
"General, there is a young lady outside requesting an audience!"
The housekeeper suddenly came to report.
Upon hearing this, Wang Jian, whose thick eyebrows resembled halberds, frowned and looked at Wang Ben, who was not far away.
Upon sensing his father's displeased gaze, Wang Ben immediately claimed innocence, stating that his usual lecherous behavior was merely a means to tarnish his image, and that he could not possibly be truly lecherous.
This was taught to him by his father, Wang Jian: serving a ruler is like serving a tiger; one must learn to tarnish one's own reputation.
"Bring her in."
Seeing that his son didn't seem to be lying, Wang Jian said with a serious expression. (End of Chapter)