Accompanied by Lu Wen and Lu Wu, Ying Zheng and Lu Buwei carefully visited the courtyard walls of Gucheng Palace and were quite satisfied with the layout of Gucheng Palace.
Lu Wen and Lu Wu stopped the craftsmen, and then led Ying Zheng and Lu Buwei into the palace.
The structure of the palace is mainly wooden structure, and different woods have different uses.
The columns and beams are all made of one piece of wood, which is extremely strong. The connections between the wood and the wood are also designed very delicately, making them stable and wear-resistant.
The reason why we chose wooden materials as the main body is that the construction period is limited and wood is easy to process and transport. Second, because summer is approaching, the requirements for keeping warm are not high. It is not too late to slowly renovate it after Ying Zheng’s wedding.
After viewing the palace, Ying Zheng specially ordered Lu Wen and Lu Wu to take him to the secret room to have a look.
The secret chamber is different from the palace above the ground. It is built underground and is not a wooden structure. It is made of stone and fixed with clay, but it has not yet dried out.
There are three secret rooms in total, arranged in a "pin" shape. Each of the two outer secret rooms has a secret door, leading to Ying Zheng's bedroom and study. However, these two secret rooms are not connected to each other, and the innermost secret room It is connected to the two secret rooms outside.
This structure is very safe and secretive, and it was created by Jing Liang.
Thinking of the person who saved his life and accompanied him through his adventures in Qishan, Ying Zheng couldn't help but feel a little nervous.
"Your Majesty." Lu Buwei stood in front of Ying Zheng and said, "Twenty days will be enough to complete this secret room and each palace."
Ying Zheng was pulled back from his train of thought, nodded and said, "It's already rare that it has been built like this in more than a month. From now on, just let nature take its own course. Father Zhong, don't be too pushy."
Lu Buwei nodded, looked back at Lu Wen and Lu Wu, and said, "Although the king said so, you two must not slack off. I will allocate some more money to you to complete the work as soon as possible while ensuring the quality."
"Yes, Prime Minister." Lu Wen and Lu Wu replied at the same time.
Lu Buwei turned around again and said to Ying Zheng: "If the king has any other requests, feel free to put them forward."
"So far, this ancient Chenggong Palace is quite satisfactory to me. If you have any requests in the future, I will immediately order Zhao Gao to inform Lu Wen and Lu Wu." Ying Zheng said, "The humidity here is still a bit heavy, let's go up."
Lu Buwei made a gesture of invitation, turned around and said to Lu Wen: "Find a way to drain away the moisture and coldness here."
Lu Wen responded and led the way, while Lu Wu stayed behind to escort them. Several people arrived outside the palace.
Ying Zheng did not rush to Huayang Palace, but left Lu Buwei to have dinner with him. Lu Buwei simply ate something and then left and returned home.
When leaving, the two agreed to go to Wenleiju together tomorrow.
After sending Lu Buwei away, Ying Zheng walked to Huayang Palace alone. What should be faced must always be faced. After burying Cheng Xi, how could he not comfort Mrs. Huayang? If he hadn't been ill yesterday, Ying Zheng would have gone back to the palace to see Mrs. Huayang.
Ying Zheng was walking alone on the way to Huayang Palace. He didn't take anyone with him. Even if he did, he wouldn't be of much help. Even with Lu Buwei's status, he didn't want to get into trouble, let alone others.
Since Cheng Long hanged himself, Ying Zheng has not seen Mrs. Huayang and decided to go to the cemetery to bury Cheng Long himself in order to avoid the limelight in the palace. The power of the Chu clan is deeply rooted, and Mrs. Huayang has a prominent position. Cheng Yu once competed with Ying Zheng for the position of King of Qin, and was the person closest to the royal power in Qin. Now that Cheng Yu has died, even the common people will discuss this matter. Is it related to the position of King Qin, not to mention the Chu forces inside and outside the palace.
Therefore, Mrs. Huayang’s attitude is crucial!
Even if it does not pose a threat to Ying Zheng's throne, it will definitely influence the views of the Chu forces and have a great impact on Qin's internal affairs.
Therefore, Mrs. Huayang must be comforted. Although it is a bit difficult, Ying Zheng must pass this level.
As he walked and pondered, Ying Zheng came to the door of Huayang Palace unknowingly.
Looking at the familiar palace gate, scenes of the past with Cheng Yu came to Ying Zheng's eyes again.
They walked in together hand in hand and greeted Mrs. Huayang; they tasted all kinds of delicious pastries in Huayang Palace together; they chased and fought around Mrs. Huayang together; they wrestled together, read together, practiced martial arts together, and even bullied Zhao Gao together. …
There is also the instruction given by my father before his death, to treat his younger brother well...
On the way to the royal cemetery, Ying Zheng had been hesitating whether to go to the late king's mausoleum to comfort the late king. But then he was too old. Ying Zheng also hinted in his heart that he would go to the late king's mausoleum to comfort Cheng Xi. One thing. Maybe it was to escape, maybe it was because he couldn't face the late king yet.
Ying Zheng stood stunned in front of the Huayang Palace for a long time, thinking of many past events, and couldn't help but sigh in a low voice.
"Your Majesty." A soft voice, like a sweet spring of water, passed through Ying Zheng's ears and sweetened his heart, bringing Ying Zheng's thoughts back from his sadness.
"Nansu..." Ying Zheng wanted to greet him politely, but couldn't say the second sentence.
Although we just returned to Xianyang yesterday and haven't seen each other for just one night, the impression of Princess Nansu today is very different. The clothes she wears are more appropriate, which not only reflects the princess's nobility and elegance, but also looks very playful. She is attractive, and her bun is neatly combed, black and shiny. A touch of blush reflected on her cheeks, making her already seemingly breakable ice muscles and jade bones even more beautiful.
Ying Zheng was stunned again. At his young age, there was no way he could withstand it.
"...Grandma Wang is waiting for the King." Princess Nansu, who was embarrassed by Ying Zheng, turned even more rosy. After saying this, she turned around and entered the palace gate.
Seeing Princess Nansu enter the door, Ying Zheng came to his senses again, looked awkwardly at the maids on both sides of the palace gate, and walked towards the Huayang Palace gate.
The two palace maids had lowered their heads since Ying Zheng arrived. They dared not look directly at Ying Zheng. They were completely unaware of the electric shock between Ying Zheng and Princess Nansu just now.
But Ying Zheng still felt guilty and did not dare to look at them a second time, and walked directly into the palace gate.
Mrs. Huayang was sitting in the middle as before, with her eyes closed and her face calm and calm. This was the expression that made it most difficult for Ying Zheng to guess his mood.
"Zheng'er sends his regards to Grandma Wang." Ying Zheng bowed and saluted.
Mrs. Huayang did not respond and seemed to be asleep.
Ying Zheng was a little embarrassed and said, "Grandma Wang? Zheng'er is back."
Mrs. Huayang still didn't respond.
Ying Zheng's heart sank. The situation he least expected to see appeared in front of him. Mrs. Huayang's reaction was definitely more uncomfortable than beating and scolding him.
"Grandma Wang." Princess Nansu gently shook Mrs. Huayang's arm and said in a lighter voice, "The king has come to say hello."
Mrs. Huayang slowly opened her eyes, which were a little cloudy and had a few streaks of blood.
"You're back." Mrs. Huayang's voice was erratic, without any sparkle.
Ying Zheng, who lowered his head, regretted not leaving Princess Nansu with Mrs. Huayang these days. On the one hand, he could comfort Mrs. Huayang, and on the other hand, he could learn about Mrs. Huayang's condition through Princess Nansu.
"Grandma Wang, I fell ill on the road, so I returned to Xianyang yesterday and did not come to Huayang Palace to pay my respects." Ying Zheng said in a low voice.
Mrs. Huayang looked directly at Ying Zheng and asked, "I have heard about this matter. Is there any serious problem for the King?"
"I'm fine now, but Grandma Wang is worried," Ying Zheng said.
"Since there is nothing serious, I can rest assured." Mrs. Huayang said, "One of them has already gone. If something happens to you again, what will happen to the country of Da Qin? How can I deal with Da Qin?" Ancestors of all dynasties."
Mrs. Huayang's eyes regained some focus, but her words were filled with sadness.
"Grandma Wang, I know that it's hard for people to accept what happened to Cheng Yu." Ying Zheng sighed and said, "Isn't it the same for me? Just now, standing outside the door, I recalled my son. At that time, I played with Chenglong, read together, and practiced martial arts together. But now that the matter has come to this, Grandma Wang should not worry her body."
"That's easy to say." Mrs. Huayang snorted coldly, "Do you remember that you promised me that you would not take Cheng Yu's life and that you would spare his life, but now?"
"Brother Wang..." Faced with Mrs. Huayang's cold question, Ying Zheng said guiltily, "Brother Wang, he had a death wish and hanged himself."
"Sophistry." Mrs. Huayang said face to face, "If you pardoned his crime, how could he be determined to die? If you didn't give him Bai Ling, how could he hang himself."
Ying Zheng opened his mouth, but was speechless.
Princess Nansu gently shook Mrs. Huayang's arm and pleaded for Ying Zheng: "Grandma Wang, the king is sad enough to lose his brother. During the funeral, he was also frowning and was seriously ill. Grandma, please stop embarrassing the king."
Mrs. Huayang turned her head and looked at Princess Nansu tenderly. She gently stroked the back of Princess Nansu's hand with her other hand and sighed softly: "My Nansu is still sensible. Fortunately, you are by my side."
Putting politics aside, in terms of blood relationship, the relationship between Nan Su and Cheng Xi and Mrs. Huayang is almost the same. So at this moment, Mrs. Huayang has transferred most of her feelings towards Cheng Yu to Princess Nansu.
Ying Zheng did not dare to speak out, as if he was waiting for Mrs. Huayang to finally vent her anger.
Mrs. Huayang let go of Princess Nansu's hand, stood up, walked slowly to the door, looked at the spring scenery outside, and took two deep breaths of the fresh and soft air.
"Since the king promised me that he would not take Chenglong's life, but now that Chenglong is dead, both emotionally and rationally, the king owes me his life." Mrs. Huayang said solemnly.
"Grandma Wang, this..." Ying Zheng said in shock.
Mrs. Huayang raised her hand to stop what Ying Zheng wanted to say, but still did not look back. Then she said in a deep voice: "Since there is a debt, it must be repaid. Your Majesty agrees with this truth."
This question made Ying Zheng unable to answer at all. If a king of a country were to pay with his life for a rebellious minister, the whole world would laugh out loud.
Just when Ying Zheng couldn't understand why Mrs. Huayang said such words, Mrs. Huayang turned around, her expression was still calm, but her eyes had regained their vitality, and she stared straight at Ying Zheng.
"Your Majesty, please don't get me wrong. The repayment I mentioned is not a life for a life." Mrs. Huayang's tone became much calmer, "but a life for a life."
Ying Zheng looked puzzled and asked, "Zheng'er didn't quite understand what Grandma Wang said."
Mrs. Huayang walked up to Ying Zheng and said softly: "I am heartbroken to have lost a grandson, but people always have to look forward and cannot live in the pain of the past. For this reason, Grandma Wang I still understand.”
After hearing Mrs. Huayang's words, Ying Zheng finally felt calmer.
"So, if you lose one, you need to compensate for one." Mrs. Huayang looked at Princess Nansu with burning eyes. "What I mean is that the king's wedding is coming soon. If I let you have your great-grandson as soon as possible, then what will you lose?" The pain caused by Chenglong can be healed as soon as possible."
Ying Zheng suddenly realized that what Mrs. Huayang said about life for a life was to ask him to hurry up and have a baby.
Ying Zheng looked at Princess Nansu subconsciously.
Princess Nansu turned around shyly, a blush staining her cheeks, but a heartfelt smile hung on her lips.
"Grandma Wang, I have just visited the Gucheng Palace. The renovations will be completed in another month. By then, the wedding will no longer be delayed." Ying Zheng looked away from Princess Nansu. Said to Mrs. Huayang.
Unexpectedly, Mrs. Huayang, who had just shown a slight smile, once again straightened her face and said: "I am talking about early, and it is the blood of the king and Nansu. There is no need to wait this month, today is a good day, Why not let Nansu go back with the king today?"
Ying Zheng opened his mouth wide and could not close it for a long time.
