In the evening, Zhao Gao brought the second and third updates mentioned before.
The elder brother has broad shoulders and round arms, a straight nose and a broad mouth, and is strong and strong. The younger brother San is not as strong as his elder brother, but he is more than an inch taller than Er. Both brothers have honest faces and are very talented in martial arts.
Martial arts practitioners always keep their promises. After the two of them expressed their loyalty to Ying Zheng, Ying Zheng was overjoyed.
Although the two brothers were a little clumsy in their words, they were extremely sincere, and with their loyal faces, it was difficult for them to have any doubts.
Ying Zheng also investigated secretly and found out that the two brothers were apprenticed to a hermit in the mountains. They originally wanted to join the army and make contributions, but they accidentally broke into the palace and were almost captured by the imperial guards. Fortunately, Zhao Gao rescued them.
Since they were destined, Ying Zheng lacked bodyguards, so he left the two of them as bodyguards in front of the palace. The brothers' duties are to guard the palace and accompany them when they leave the palace.
The two brothers didn't care about their positions, but they didn't expect to be Ying Zheng's personal bodyguards. When they were excited, they expressed their loyalty again, but they were still stupid and couldn't speak the rhetoric of those literati, but it made them more real.
Ying Zheng doesn't like to be polite at all, and the more down-to-earth he is, the happier he is. Zhao Gao was ordered to settle the two brothers.
Li Si did not come to accompany Ying Zheng. He went back to his room to write a book. He wanted to quickly write down the method of employing people that Ying Zheng wanted.
Ying Zheng didn't want to be disturbed. He sat at the table and carefully tasted what Li Si said, analyzing every title, court official, and Lu Buwei.
On the second day, after breakfast, Ying Zheng did not bother Li Si. He called Zhao Gao out and went straight to Huayang Palace.
In the Huayang Palace, Mrs. Huayang had also just had breakfast. She looked dignified in her gorgeous clothes. Her luxurious jewelry made her complexion more rosy, and her skin remained white and tender. It was impossible to tell that she was over sixty years old. old woman.
At this time, she was sitting on a chair, looking at a painting, with a smile on her face.
"The Queen Mother, the King is here." A maid who looked a little older came in and said. This maid's name is Cuizhu, and she is Mrs. Huayang's personal maid for many years.
"Oh, what a coincidence." Mrs. Huayang said with a smile, "Let him in quickly."
"Zheng'er greets Grandma Wang." Ying Zheng entered the door, bowed and saluted, and said.
"Your Majesty, come here quickly. Grandma is looking for you for something." Mrs. Huayang said with a smile.
"It seems that I have come by chance." Ying Zheng smiled and walked over. In front of Mrs. Huayang, he did not need to act like a king, he just felt like a grandfather and grandson.
"Come and take a look at this painting." Mrs. Huayang looked a little anxious.
"What kind of painting is it that makes Grandma Wang so happy?" Ying Zheng took the painting and unfolded it to look at it.
In the painting is a woman, dressed in dignified brocade clothes, with a very delicate face, well-proportioned figure, and aristocratic temperament.
"How is it, Your Majesty?" Mrs. Huayang asked with burning eyes, obviously looking forward to Ying Zheng's evaluation.
"Not bad." Ying Zheng smiled and said, "The painting skills are exquisite and the brush strokes are delicate. I feel like this woman is right in front of me. It's a great painting. Where did Grandma Wang buy it?"
"You know how to talk." Mrs. Huayang said angrily, "Grandma asked you to look at the people in this painting, who asked you to evaluate the painting skills of this painting."
"The person...of course is not bad, but I don't know which one is more beautiful, the real person or the painting." Ying Zheng withdrew his eyes from the painting and looked at Mrs. Huayang again, "But no matter how beautiful he is, compared with Grandma Wang, he is not. It’s a long way off.”
"You're a talker, but you know how to make grandma happy." Mrs. Huayang said happily, "Why don't you ask who the person in this painting is."
"Well...is she a princess from some country? I heard that recently, all countries will send princesses to let the widows choose their brides," Ying Zheng said.
"This is the princess of Chu State, her name is Nansu." Mrs. Huayang nodded and said, "Like my grandmother, she is also a member of the Mi clan. The selection of the concubine this time is of great importance, and my grandmother is also anxious to see what the princess of Chu State looks like. Because of your appearance, I asked someone to bring the picture album directly to the palace. As soon as the picture album was delivered, you came, just in time for grandma to ask your opinion."
"Nansu..." Ying Zheng muttered softly, "The name is a bit strange, and the appearance is pretty good, but I don't know what other aspects are like."
"It is said that her mother is from Jiangnan Su, and she was born there, so she was named Nansu." Mrs. Huayang said seriously, and she seemed to like Princess Nansu very much.
"No wonder..." Ying Zheng said softly.
Mrs. Huayang continued: "According to the envoy, Princess Nansu is not only outstanding in appearance, but also a rare talented woman, especially when it comes to playing the qin. Nansu plays the qin to entertain various celebrations in Chu State."
"Grandma Wang, can the envoy say something bad about the princess of his country? He is just flattering and you have to see it with your own eyes." Ying Zheng said.
"There are many talented men and women in the Chu State. Why don't you believe it?" Mrs. Huayang gave Ying Zheng a sideways glance.
"I didn't say that I don't believe it. Since Grandma Wang likes it, I just need to pay attention." Ying Zheng explained, "If it is true as Grandma Wang said, I also like it. When the time comes, I will choose her as my concubine and let her be by Grandma Wang's side every day. , serve the Queen’s grandmother on behalf of the widow.”
Li Si once said, choose more concubines than establish a queen.
It doesn't matter if you choose a few more princesses, but the Queen Mother cannot afford to offend. Not only must they not be offended, but they must also be made as happy as possible.
If Ying Zheng's father, Ying Yiren, had not become the adopted son of Mrs. Huayang and changed his name to Zi Chu, how would he have the chance to become the King of Qin. It can be said that Mrs. Huayang is the one who really has deep roots in the palace.
"What you said is simple." Mrs. Huayang said, "Your queen mother and Lu Xiangbang may not agree with it."
"Princesses from various countries must have their own characteristics, and everyone's favorite type is of course different. I can't just marry everyone who thinks I'm good." Ying Zheng raised his lips and said, "In the matter of choosing a concubine, In fact, my grandson wants to decide according to his own preferences, whatever the Queen Mother wishes."
"Alas..." Mrs. Huayang sighed softly, "The king's family is different from ordinary people's families. Marriage is all for state affairs. How can there be so much congeniality allowed? Isn't my grandmother married into this palace in the same way? This is fate. It’s destined.”
Seeing that the atmosphere had become gloomy, Ying Zheng said, "I will marry whomever my mother and Lu Xiangbang like, and if there are any other people that Queen Mother likes, they will all join the palace."
"Thank you for your imagination." Mrs. Huayang said angrily, "You have just grown up, and you are marrying your first princess. It involves the outcome of the election in the future. How can it be a piece of cake?"
"My grandson is not just saying it casually." Ying Zheng said seriously, "My grandson doesn't have the royal power yet. If he rushes to establish a queen, it will be detrimental to the stability of the Qin Dynasty. Before he gets the royal power back, and there is no prince. Before the birth, I decided not to have a queen for the time being."
Mrs. Huayang's eyes changed. In her eyes, she was no longer the Wangsun who only made her happy. He had grown up.
Seeing Mrs. Huayang's expression, Ying Zheng felt that the time had come, and said: "Grandma Wang, in fact, my grandson has great ambitions. My grandson wants to make Great Qin stronger. When the time comes, he will sweep the six kingdoms and unify the world. Let Grandma Wang Be the king and queen of the whole world."
"Haha, you are indeed a descendant of the Ying family. The blood of the emperor flows in your bones." Mrs. Huayang looked at Ying Zheng with admiration. She had never discussed this topic with Ying Zheng before. She always thought that Ying Zheng was still young.
"In order to achieve this goal, the grandson needs the support of Grandma Wang to gradually control the royal power." Ying Zheng looked at Mrs. Huayang and said firmly.
"It seems that Zheng'er has really grown up. Grandma has been looking forward to this day for a long time." Mrs. Huayang looked forward to her son's success. "You ascended the throne in a fashionable and young age. As your elder father-in-law, Lu Xiangbang, He has both political integrity and talent, and the Ai family saw nothing against him, so they handed over the government and military power to him and asked him to assist you. But after all, he has a foreign surname, so how could the Ai family not be wary of him. Don't worry, although the crown ceremony has been postponed, but It won't last more than three years. If Lu Xiangbang has any excuses by then, my grandmother will definitely have an explanation."
This is the attitude of Mrs. Huayang. She represents the interests of the entire Ying family and is also related to the prosperity and decline of the entire Great Qin.
After hearing these words, Ying Zheng's heart surged. Being able to get Mrs. Huayang's support is already a step forward, not to mention that Mrs. Huayang also gave a three-year deadline.
Ying Zheng knew that Mrs. Huayang was different from his mother Zhao Ji. Both her status in the palace and her foundation in Qin were much stronger. Moreover, Ying Zheng also knew that his mother was a person full of variables. It was not that she could not be relied upon, but that she did not dare to rely on her.
"With Grandma Wang's words, my grandson feels a lot more at ease." Ying Zheng said, "My grandson still wants to hang out with the old ministers more, is that okay?"
"That's what you have to do." Mrs. Huayang said, "Just do what you have to do. If you encounter any obstacles that cannot be solved, come to grandma. Prove to them that you are an excellent emperor. You’ll get enough support.”
"My grandson will always remember Grandma Wang's words," Ying Zheng said.
Mrs. Huayang smiled and nodded.
At this time, footsteps came from outside the door, accompanied by a crisp voice.
"Grandma Wang, Cheng Jiao is here to say hello to you."
As the voice fell, a young man stepped in. He looked about seventeen or eighteen years old, with a unique child-like happy look. This person is Ying Zheng's only half-brother, Chang'an Jun Chengjiao.
"Isn't this my good grandson?" Mrs. Huayang said happily.
"Cheng Jiao, you're here too. We haven't seen each other for a few days, and you've become a lot stronger." Ying Zheng was also very happy to see his younger brother.
"Brother Wang is here too. Originally, I wanted to pay my respects to Grandma Wang, so I went to see Brother Wang." Cheng Jiao gave a simple salute and said.
"Oh? Brother Wang has something to do with me?" Ying Zhengqing asked.
Cheng Xi chuckled and said, "It's nothing serious. I just learned a few new tricks in the past few days since I haven't seen you. Let's go practice some."
After saying that, Jiao dragged Ying Zheng and walked out.
"Grandma Wang, this..." Ying Zheng turned back to look at Mrs. Huayang.
"That's all that needs to be said, let's go. If you haven't seen your brother for a few days, go with him." Mrs. Huayang looked at her two grandchildren, feeling happy from the bottom of her heart.
"Then grandson, please retire."
Before he finished speaking, Ying Zheng was pulled out of the door by Cheng Jiao.
Mrs. Huayang smiled bitterly and shook her head.
In Ying Zheng's eyes, Cheng Jiao is still very innocent and pure. She just needs to do whatever she wants. But he is different.
Mrs. Huayang also seemed to favor Cheng Jiao more, because Cheng Jiao's mother was also a princess of Chu. When Ying Zheng came to the throne, there were some disputes.
But these were all things in the past, when Ying Zheng and Cheng Xi were still young. Now that Ying Zheng has grown up, Mrs. Huayang is most concerned about how to help Ying Zheng become a true emperor and make Qin undefeated.
After watching her two grandchildren go, Mrs. Huayang returned to the couch and picked up the scroll again, her eyes focused, her lips smiling, and she kept nodding.
