On the galloping road in the Qin Palace, the sound of galloping horses spread all around.
Although the knight shouted along the way that there was an emergency military situation on the front line, the sound of horse hooves still made the chamberlains and maids in the palace feel uneasy, and even Ying Zheng was awakened.
"Who is running horses in the palace late at night?"
In the Liuying Palace, Ying Zheng woke up from his bed in a white single coat embroidered with light silver dragon patterns. He got out of bed with his long hair down and took the sword from the sword stand beside the bed that had been passed down from generation to generation. He pulled out the windlass sword and looked out the door.
Ying Zheng always sleeps very lightly because he lacks a sense of security.
In the battle of Changping that year, Wu'an Jun Bai Qi massacred 450,000 Zhao troops, killing every household in the Zhao country to wear sackcloth and mourning. Abandoned in HD, he and his mother Zhao Ji lived under the hostile gaze of the Zhao people all day long.
Even if there were soldiers from Zhao waiting outside their houses, from time to time, with the acquiescence of these soldiers who also hated them, they would smash through the windows with stones and throw sharp stones and stinky excrement into their houses. Among them, some even stormed into their houses with weapons, leaving their mother and son to live in fear of death all day long.
"Your Majesty, someone came shouting 'emergency military situation on the front line'."
Gai Nie pushed open the door of the inner hall, and Ying Zheng felt a little at ease in his calm voice and face that showed a calm demeanor no matter where he was.
Yes, this is Xianyang, his capital.
"Ring the bells and beat the drums to send word that Xiangbang, Marquis Changxin, Neishi, Weiwei, Zuo Yi and others, as well as the five generals in the army and above, have entered the palace to discuss matters!"
Ying Zheng ordered Gai Nie, thought for a moment, and added, "And sir."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
However, Gai Nie just nodded, but did not leave. Instead, he conveyed the order to several chamberlains and stood guard outside the palace gate with the Qingshuang Sword in his arms.
Not a word was said, but Ying Zheng couldn't help but chuckle.
The anxiety in my heart dissipated a lot again.
With the sound of bells and drums coming from the Qin Palace, the dignitaries and common people in Xianyang City could not sleep. Those experienced civil and military officials had already changed into their court uniforms and were ready to accept Ying Zheng's summons to enter the palace.
As the sound of horse hoofbeats once again began to spread to every corner of Xianyang, in addition to the internal historians who were responsible for announcing the imperial edicts and the ministers entering the palace to discuss matters, the garrison in Xianyang City, mobilized by the lieutenant, also began to maintain the security of Xianyang and warn the people. No one is allowed to go out before dawn.
Under the summons of a well-known chamberlain, civil and military officials continued to gallop towards Xianyang Palace, but Zhang Ji was not among this group of people.
In fact, Zhang Ji arrived outside the Qin Palace early.
The regulation that foreign ministers are not allowed to enter without an edict does not actually apply to Zhang Ji.
Both Ying Zheng and Zhao Ji had issued orders that Zhang Ji could enter the palace at any time without an edict.
So Zhang Ji entered the Qin Palace smoothly, but he did not go to Liuying Palace immediately, but went to Ganquan Palace first.
The night in Ganquan Palace is dark blue, and the moonlight is as bright as water, shining in from the gauze-like window.
In the dormitory, Zhao Ji, who was wearing red gauze pajamas, was lying on the bed covered by a red gauze curtain. Under the illumination of candlelight, her fair and pretty face was actually looking a bit sickly pale at this moment.
As a burst of footsteps came closer, Zhao Ji wrapped the brocade quilt around her body, fearing the footsteps that were getting closer.
Memories of being in HD came back to me, as if I was back in those days when I had to worry about my life and safety all the time.
Crunch!
The door was pushed open, and a man wearing a black gown and a hat walked to the bed, opened the red gauze curtain, and took Zhao Ji into his arms under the almost dull gaze.
Feeling the warm embrace, the fear in Zhao Ji's heart gradually dissipated.
She is the Queen Mother of Qin. This is not HD City, but Xianyang City. It is her palace, Ganquan Palace. What does she have to be afraid of?
What's more... Zhao Ji looked at the handsome face so close at hand and gently pecked the side of Zhang Ji's face. She was as shy as a young girl who was just in love, and left at the first touch.
The long and narrow eyes are no longer full of fear, but reveal infinite charm and sexiness, and the voice is charming and soft.
"You came?"
"Yeah." Zhang Ji responded lightly.
"I am scared."
Zhao Ji raised her jade arms and hooked them around Zhang Ji's neck. There was fascination and love in her autumn-cut eyes, which would make any man fall for it.
But Zhang Ji didn't do anything drastic at this moment. He just gently patted Zhao Ji's jade back and comforted the frightened woman in a low voice.
"What kind of military emergency happened?"
The two separated slightly, Zhao Ji held Zhang Ji's hand tightly, her beautiful eyes moved, and she suddenly noticed the black scroll in Zhang Ji's hand.
As the Queen Mother of the Qin Kingdom, she still knew about the Great Qin Black Dragon Scroll.
Every time the Black Dragon Scroll is issued, it means a major event closely related to the Qin Kingdom.
The last time the Black Dragon Scroll was released was during the Battle outside the River six years ago.
Prince Xinling of Wei led the armies of Wei, Zhao, Chu, Han, and Yan to attack Qin. They made a surprise attack in the Daliang area and defeated the Qin army. General Meng Ao fled and pursued them all the way to the outside of Hangu Pass before the internal strife dispersed. .
Lord Xinling led the coalition forces to continue the pursuit until they reached Hangu Pass. The Qin army could not leave the seclusion, and then the five-nation allied forces returned home.
Could it be that... there was a flash of uneasiness and surprise in those beautiful eyes, but Zhang Ji embraced her again.
"Don't be afraid, I'm here."
Just six words, but Zhao Ji suddenly felt that her whole heart melted, and her delicate body softened a little. She tightened her hands around Zhang Ji's neck little by little, as if to separate herself from Zhang Ji's. The body seems to be integrated into one.
These six words were a promise that no other man in the world had ever given her.
Lu Buwei never gave it, and Ying Zichu never gave it. All they did was leave themselves behind when needed.
But the man in front of her was able to think of him immediately when the crisis came. He did not even go to Liuying Palace to participate in the military meeting, but chose to come to Ganquan Palace to give her the warmest hug and comfort.
Only Zhang Ji in front of her could give her the simplest yet most affectionate promise without reservation.
Looking at Zhang Ji with a soft face and a slightly distressed look in his eyes, Zhao Ji narrowed her eyes and greedily enjoyed the warmth coming from Zhang Ji.
Such a man might be worthy of her lifelong trust.
If she could have been born later, or if Zhang Ji could have been born earlier... maybe everything would have been different, and her life would have been much better than it is now.
Zhao Ji didn't know why Zhang Jiji gave her such a feeling, but she was willing to believe it. Because this feeling made her feel safe and happy.
At least...it's not too late now, this kind of life is not too bad.
Thinking of this, Zhao Ji's beautiful hands suddenly rubbed Zhang Ji's body dishonestly, stretched out her hand to grab Zhang Ji's belt, pulled with a little force, and untied Zhang Ji's outer robe.
"Don't make trouble, I have to attend the military meeting."
Zhang Ji slapped Zhao Ji's elastic buttocks, put the robe back on, and tied the belt again.
He was really afraid that Zhao Ji, a woman with no sense of propriety, would get involved with him at this time.
"In the huge Qin State, the only one who dares to attack me is a little thief like you." Zhao Ji felt pain, a hint of shyness and resentment flashed in her eyes, and she muttered, "You don't know how scared I am now."
Zhang Ji shook his head helplessly. Zhao Ji didn't even look scared at all, but he still reached out and gently stroked Zhao Ji's hair: "Don't think too much, have a good rest."
"The countries are just uniting. Great Qin was already prepared at the beginning of the year, so there is nothing to be afraid of."
Listening to Zhang Ji's sonorous and powerful voice, his voice was filled with incomparable confidence and a hint of fighting spirit.
Zhao Jijiao hummed, looking sideways at Zhang Ji's face, a faint smile appeared at the corner of her mouth, and she gradually fell into trance.
Confident and serious men always exude a unique temperament, and if such a man is very handsome himself, then with the addition of this temperament to charm, such a man's lethality to women is unparalleled.
Just when Zhang Ji opened the red gauze curtain and was about to turn around and leave, Zhao Ji gently pulled his sleeve.
Just when Zhang Ji thought that Zhao Ji was trying to pull some tricks, Zhao Ji threw aside the red gauze nightgown and slowly opened her red dress as if to deliberately show off her proud figure. Under the gauze tent, she walked towards Zhang Ji, her steps were light and charming, and her body was enchanting.
Zhao Ji stretched out her jade arms and took out a black and red dress from the wardrobe that she had not worn for many years.
The Qin State respects black, and black is the most noble color in the Qin Dynasty. Therefore, Ying Zheng's royal robe is black, and Zhao Ji's phoenix robe is also black, but decorated with a big red phoenix. The black peaks circled and chirped.
"I am the Queen Mother of Great Qin."
The thin lips parted slightly, and what came out was no longer a voice that was soft to the core, but gave people a sense of grace and dignity, full of majesty and heroism.
(End of chapter)
