It is said that Qin Shihuang was controlled by a daughter

Chapter 537 Howling Wind
Li Xian didn't expect that what Zhao Jia said to him on the mountain would become his last words.

"I'm not here to seek you out for Shangdang or Qin or Zhao, but rather for an old matter that has weighed on my mind for years. I've already written to the Emperor, declaring that I will return to Shangjun and never return to Xianyang... But, alas, that's all."

He had been dealing with the affairs left behind by the nobles of the six countries for many years and was accustomed to seeing the nobles' performances. He just needed to wait quietly and they would continue talking.

Zhao Jia is no exception.

"Because of my misfortune, Shen Zhi and Lu Ze were separated. If I could find a good opportunity, I would have discussed the cause and effect with them face to face. Although I have missed the opportunity, I still need to sit down and talk it over with them. Only then can we finally have closure... However, since they now hold different positions, it is difficult to handle."

After hearing this, Li Xian shook his head.

Zhao Jia was always a man trapped by love and loyalty. Such a man was destined not to become a true king.

Perhaps it was because he had been influenced by someone over the years, or what, but he had also become soft-hearted and nosy. He took out the professional knife and pen he carried with him, quickly carved a scroll of documents, and handed it to his attendant.

"The Shangdang issue cannot be resolved quickly. I will send Lü Ze from Nanzheng County to Mount Li to temporarily handle other matters."

In the end, Zhao Jia couldn't say anything directly. After all, he knew very well that few younger generations would really take the advice of those who had experienced it to heart.

Little did people know that Li Xian was not a junior. He had too many secrets, and his words and actions made people suspicious.

Li Xian kept Chen Bo and told him not to take action until the great witch showed the talisman.

"What if Zhao Gao's target was not the Prince of Yongcheng, but Her Royal Highness the Princess?" asked Uncle Chen.

He thought again, maybe he should believe Xu Zhi, believe that she would not gamble with her life today like she did ten years ago.

"She will hold on until her father arrives," Li Xian paused. "Before Ziying and I return, you must keep her safe at all costs."

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On the high platform of Mount Li, the rain soaked his bloodstained clothes. He twitched convulsively several times and finally stopped breathing.

Zhao Gao exhaled deeply and shouted, "Prince Jiaqi was unwilling to give up, plotting rebellion and attempting to kill His Highness Yong'an. He has now been killed by the princess and will be executed on the spot."

"The Emperor ordered the princess to rest, but she refused. The heavy rain is spreading, and the blood is spreading, which is not good for the princess." His tone suddenly lowered, and he shouted, "Come, bring Her Highness the Princess into the palace to rest from the rain."

Chen Ping rushed out of the hall before everyone else came out.

"Her Royal Highness is so precious, how can you, the guards, just come in at will?"

Only then did Chen Ping see the bloodstains on the platform.

Zhao Jia is dead!?

The wound on his chest was particularly conspicuous, which was similar to the way Zhang Er died.

He was shocked. Although he couldn't understand their conversation, he could only quickly assess the situation.

"Her Royal Highness has been ill for a long time and is now unconscious."

"Why does Lord Zhao say that?" Chen Ping asked, "The Princess Palace has cleared up old cases and holds the power to preside over the trial."

He immediately wiped the rain off his face and said, "Lord Meng is on his way at full speed. Your Highness needs to be patient and wait for help."

"Your Highness!"

After he shouted, Xu Zhi came back to her senses. The place was in a mess and the smell of blood filled her nostrils.

Call it ridicule or mockery, Zhao Jia has been the one she has looked after sincerely for so many years. She even... has secretly regarded him as an elder. Finally, he can stay out of the matter like Zheng Guo and Han Fei did, return to his hometown, and return to Shangjun.

But now, he is dead.

Life is so fragile. Even if he has experienced many unimaginable twists and turns, death will not be kind to anyone.

Zhao Gao enjoyed the pain on Ying Hehua's face. Seeing her expression twisted, he added, "Princess, please don't find this unbelievable. The Emperor had long anticipated that Zhao Jia's loyalty was not in the right direction. Ever since he came to Qin, he never intended to let him leave Shangjun alive. He actually wants to return to Xianyang to report on his work. This is truly absurd and even more of an insult to the Emperor."

Chen Ping's conspiracy was directed at things, while Zhao Gao was vicious towards people.

"In fact, Your Highness, although you were raised by the Legalists, you were raised for years by the women of the inner palace, Chunyu Yue. Their schemes and tricks are part of state affairs, and you have never seen anything truly filthy. Your Highness, I advise you, now that you understand what day it is today. Queen Mother Zhao passed away not long ago. If His Majesty truly wishes to come to the palace to pay his respects, I'm afraid he wouldn't want to see the Princess covered in blood again."

"Zhao Gao! You are to blame for Zhao Jia's death today. You even wanted to deceive your superiors and hide the truth from your subordinates. You deserve to die!" Xu Zhi had never been rained on for so long. His emotions had finally calmed down, but he became excited again due to the stimulation.

"Princess, please don't be angry." Zhao Gao smiled and looked at Chen Ping holding the sword towards him. He glanced at him lightly and said, "In fact, Princess, it is not just me who deceives my superiors. In this world, as long as you are not the emperor, it is inevitable that there are some secrets that need to be concealed from the superiors. For example,"

Zhao Gao swept his resentful eyes over Chen Ping. He knew that Ying Hehua had won over many court officials over the years to increase the weight of her words.

Only Chen Ping was promoted by her from the white-robed scholar class. It was said that Ying Hehua had rescued him from the county supervised by Li Xian.

The last person who came to Qin in white clothes was Shang Yang, and the next was the prime minister Li Si.

Such people will either be death warriors or confidants.

Zhao Gao would not allow any trouble to remain after he successfully eliminated Ying Hehua and Li Xian.

He enjoyed using his enemies to kill his enemies. For example, in a dream, he had Li Si kill Fusu, and then had Huhai kill Li Si.

Finally, he killed Hu Hai with one strike. He was just one step away! He could sit on the throne he had always dreamed of!

Since it is impossible to obtain it in a dream, perhaps he can try it now.

He guessed that Ziying should have received the message he sent out, and would be able to rush to Mount Li to die after waiting for a while.

Zhao Gao then took a step forward and asked, "Does Chen Dianke dare to say that he has never deceived Her Highness?"

"Ping, I have a clear conscience."

Zhao Gao laughed, "Isn't there anything about Zhang Liang losing his memory?"

Chen Ping's expression suddenly froze, and he felt uneasy. He looked at Ying Hehua and made up his mind. If she wanted to know the truth, he would definitely tell her honestly. But Zhang Liang had said seriously that if they met again, it would be the death of one of them.

"Chen Ping?"

She looked at him, as if she needed to know the truth. Chen Ping asked herself, she had never doubted him, even when he took all her dowry to go to Chu to deal with Xiang Shi, she did not doubt him, after all, he had a criminal record in Wei.

"Look, Your Highness, no one in this world is clean."

Chen Ping felt guilty when he saw her. He lowered his head and was about to apologize, but she raised her hand to interrupt him.

"Let's talk about Zhang Liang's matter when we return to the palace."

Seeing that his attempts to instigate him failed, Zhao Gao immediately said, "Ying Hehua! You're enjoying being a pawn in someone else's hands so much. You're truly a unique slave! You're even more dedicated than I have been as a eunuch for thirty years!"

When she raised her eyes, there was murderous intent in them.

"You are cruel and resentful, and you take pleasure in trampling on the suffering of others. This is not a rebellion against fate, this is evil, a heinous crime!"

There were many vibrating footsteps coming from the bottom of the mountain.

On the high platform of Mount Li, the rain was getting heavier and the situation was becoming chaotic.

Ying Hehua took out a seal and said it was given by his father.

Zhao Gao was a close minister of the emperor and had the ability to convey oral instructions.

Most of the Qin soldiers were confused about the situation, and seeing Zhao Jia lying on the ground covered in blood, no one could listen.

The rain was getting heavier, and the umbrella that Chen Ping handed to him was placed on Zhao Jia's body.

Xu Zhi glanced around and said, "I think there is someone else colluding with outsiders." Large stains of blood on her body had melted onto her skirt, and the rain had ruined her makeup, making her look less decent than before.

"Master Zhao, do you still remember that I once said I regretted not killing you earlier?"

Zhao Gao looked at her fiercely. He couldn't take action against Ying Hehua before Ying Ziying arrived.

He is guilty and doesn't trust anyone. He only believes in the deterrence of power.

He hadn't let Ying Zheng see his daughter's true face with his own eyes yet, so he couldn't sit still.

But Ying Hehua didn't think so. She walked over with a knife, which made Zhao Gao's heart sink.

There were many people in the palace arranged by the Chu witch, as well as many people from Zhao. Zhao Gao had made preparations, but he didn't expect Zhao Jia to die. Once he died, it was impossible for all these people to listen to him.

She said, "I am cruel and bloodthirsty. In front of everyone, I think even if I kill Master Zhao, will he be able to resist?"

Zhao Gao laughed gravely. "If the princess wanted to kill me, I would naturally have no choice. But Zhao Jia is seeking his own death. I am only protecting the princess."

"My father gave me this blade, which gives me the right to kill first and report later."

Zhao Gao said stubbornly, "Princess, do you know why Li Xian was blinded by the poison, but you were completely unharmed? Is Your Highness born different from ordinary people, or is Your Highness different in nature, a person who has returned from the dead?"

"absurd."

"Ridiculous? That's not ridiculous." Zhao Gao took a sudden step forward. "The Great Witch's poison is eroding every inch of your body, chilling you to the bone. If this continues, Your Highness will suffer a fate worse than death!"

"Princess! This matter needs further consideration!" Uncle Chen shouted.

When Chen Ping saw his brother, he stopped immediately.

"Your Highness, I don't want to do this, but please don't force me."

"You killed Zhao Jia. You did that again, and you should bear the consequences!"

Chen Bosheng caught the dagger in Xu Zhi's hand. He could have pushed her away with one palm, but he didn't dare to use force. Unexpectedly, Xu Zhi put her backhand on his throat.

"Step aside!"

Zhao Gao suddenly became even more ferocious, "If your Highness kills me, you will never get the antidote!!"