The Moon in the Qin Dynasty

Chapter 2: Eating peppercorns and getting numb

It is the middle of winter now. There was a heavy snowfall a few days ago, and the snow has not melted yet.

The sun is shining brightly at noon today, with a gentle breeze.

A young child was sitting on the steps in front of the door in the back hall, basking in the sun comfortably. He was more than four feet tall (one foot in Qin ruler is about 23 cm) and was about two or three years old.

With delicate features, red lips and white teeth, he is a typical high-quality human baby.

The child was wrapped tightly in a valuable fox fur coat.

I am sighing at how good the weather is today. In this day and age, the air is easy to breathe and there is absolutely no exhaust gas.

You can eat as much fruit as you want, there is absolutely no technology involved!

Such fresh, natural air, sunshine and fruits are unimaginable in later generations.

This child is Ying Zheng, who has been in this world for almost two years.

Although I didn’t have the chance to see this world, I didn’t even have the chance to see Handan.

To be precise, it can only be done in this small courtyard until now.

There was no way out. The people of Zhao now hated the people of Qin to the core. His mother was a little woman and thought it was better not to go out if she could.

Even if the people of Zhao would not do anything too extreme to a woman and a child, what if?
Besides, Ying Zheng spent most of his time sleeping in the past two years. The soul of an adult was squeezed into the body of a baby, which the baby's body could not bear at all.

This caused Ying Zheng to be more sleepy than ordinary babies, and he could only enter a deep sleep most of the time.

It wasn't until now, when he was almost two years old, that this situation began to ease.

But this is not a bad thing for him.

Otherwise, if an adult's soul stays in the body of a baby that can't do anything, even walk, it will drive the person crazy for a long enough time.

And because it is the adult's soul that occupies the baby's body.

The strength of the soul will in turn promote the healthy growth of the body, allowing the body to develop stronger and healthier to support the overly powerful soul.

This continues until the body stops growing and becomes more noticeable during teenage years.

Of course, Ying Zheng doesn’t have time to think about these things now. He is numb now.

That’s right, win!

If the current conditions did not allow it, I would at least stuff a few peppercorns into my mouth.

Numb, completely numb.

Ying Zheng had nothing to be nostalgic about in his original world.

An orphan graduated from college with great difficulty, had just broken up, was single and had no girlfriend, and came into this world when he suddenly felt dizzy while on his way to climb Mount Tai on a budget. He did not suffer any hardship.

At least in this world, I have both parents and can feel the family love that I have never felt before.

What's more, the parents in this life are extraordinary, each of them is famous.

Of course, my name will be more famous than theirs in the future.

Although he had no chance to leave the courtyard in the past two years, through observation, Ying Zheng also understood the current situation of the world.

It is now almost 257 BC, the fiftieth year of King Zhaoxiang of Qin.

Combine your parents' and your own date of birth, surname and given name.

First of all, I have to make sure that I will definitely be the famous and almost universally known Emperor Qin Shi Huang, Ying Zheng!
Of course, the current name is Ying Zheng.

His father was Yiren, the grandson of the Qin king, but unfortunately he was not favored by his father.

His father is Ying Zheng's grandfather, the current Prince An Guojun of Qin, and the future King Xiaowen of Qin (he has too many sons, more than twenty).

According to statistics, my father will be able to return to Qin soon. When he returns, he will change his name, and then he will write his life legend.

His mother was Zhao Ji, and his family was originally a member of the Zhao nobles. Even though their family fell into poverty later, they turned to business and were still considered a wealthy family in Zhao.

It’s a pity that his business failed later and he completely declined.

Later, with the help of Lu Buwei, the family was able to turn death into life, but it was also severely damaged and was never the same again.

In return, Zhao Ji was taken as a concubine by Lu Buwei.

Zhao Ji was born with natural beauty and charm, and was truly the most beautiful woman in the country.

Lu Buwei was very happy. As a successful businessman, he knew very well that a woman of such beauty could play an unexpected and great role.

So Lu Buwei trained Zhao Ji carefully and finally made her good at singing and dancing, and she was both talented and beautiful.

After Lü Buwei took advantage of the opportunity and bet all his fortune on Yiren, in order to further deepen their relationship and also to have someone close to Yiren, he reluctantly gave Zhao Ji to Yiren.

It’s no wonder that Ying Zheng was shocked when he saw Zhao Ji for the first time after he was born. With the development of Internet technology in later generations, what kind of beauties has he not seen?
But even if people have been greatly improved by the various technologies of later generations and have become aesthetically fatigued by photo retouching and disguise, they will still be stunned when they see Zhao Ji for the first time.

This woman, who later rose through the ranks from a prince's concubine to a prince's wife, then to a crown prince's wife, and then to queen, queen mother, and empress dowager, had a humble beginning.

Zhao Ji's political level was not high. Even though she and Yiren had shared hardships, it was difficult for her to occupy Yiren's heart after he returned to Qin.

Not to mention that whether Zhao Ji returned to the country or not, or whether she was by Yiren's side, she always firmly held the position of the empress.

Of course, there are also factors related to Lu Buwei and his eldest son Ying Zheng, but even so, it is conceivable that this would have been impossible if Zhao Ji had not been so beautiful.

There is also his future uncle, who is currently his father's political ally, friend and confidant.

A well-known politician in history, the most famous top businessman, gold medal investor, and smart poker master in history - Lu Buwei.

To be honest, Lü Buwei is more famous than Yiren in Chinese history. Lü's Spring and Autumn Annals can be regarded as a masterpiece for thousands of years.

Lü Buwei, surnamed Jiang, clan Lü, given name Buwei, was the 23rd generation grandson of Jiang Ziya.

Just think about it and you will know that in this era, if you don’t have a prominent background and want to be an international businessman, the nobles will teach you a lesson.

What's more, Lu Buwei was able to meet with all the princes and kings, which could not be achieved with money alone; he needed a family background.

Lu Buwei was an extremely talented person in politics, military affairs and culture, with extraordinary wisdom and courage.

He is still the most successful businessman, bar none. Lü Buwei's investment returns are also among the top three in the history of China.

For Ying Zheng, with such a great start, how could he not win?
Another good news is that this is not the Qin world in traditional orthodox history books.

This is the world of Qin's Moon.

God knows what Ying Zheng felt when he saw stockings for the first time in this world!
How could there be such a thing in the ancient pre-Qin period? ! And those exquisitely made and extremely gorgeous clothes, accessories, utensils and buildings, the conditions of the Qin Dynasty simply did not allow it. Until I saw more things that could not be produced in the normal Qin Dynasty with the productivity of the Qin Dynasty.

I also heard my father and Lu Buwei discussing the various schools of thought.

Only then did he realize that he had not come to the historical Qin Dynasty, but to the Qin's Moon - the Qin Dynasty.

Originally, even though Ying Zheng became Zheng Ge, he couldn't help feeling a little melancholy.

After all, if you really live in the Qin Dynasty with backward productivity, even if you have unlimited power in the future, you will not be as comfortable as modern society in terms of material. More importantly, ah, there are no stockings!
But it would be different in the world of Qin Shi Ming Yue!

This is not a proper ancient society. The productivity in some places is quite outrageous.

As long as I vigorously develop productivity in the future, I can’t say that we will catch up with the 21st century, and I can’t say that we will fly out of the earth; as for the rest, at least we can be sure of flying into the sky.

The most important thing is, ah~ there are all kinds of stockings! Hehe, all kinds of stockings.

I am numb, numb, really numb, it is my destiny, I really like it! Thank God!
"Zheng'er, father is back. Don't stay in the yard. Come quickly."

While Ying Zheng was daydreaming, a charming voice came from the front hall.

"Hey, here comes mother." Ying Zheng responded and ran to the front hall. Not long after Ying Zheng was born, Zhao Ji was officially made his wife by Yiren.

Yiren looked much more mature in the past two years, wearing gorgeous clothes. Since he acknowledged Lady Huayang as his mother, An Guojun sent people to send him a large sum of money and property. The family's daily life has improved a lot.

He also sent a Luowang Earth-level master, Jin Zhen, to provide secret protection.

Before, relying solely on Lu Buwei's funding was still a bit tight.

After all, Lu Buwei's strength was limited, and most of his funds were used on more important things, so he naturally had to live frugally.

When Yiren saw Ying Zheng running towards him, he strode forward hurriedly, hugged him in his arms, turned him around, laughed loudly and kissed him several times.

Zhao Ji walked forward and asked, "Husband, why did you come back so early today?"

It was obviously just an ordinary question, but Zhao Ji was so naturally charming that it sounded like she was just acting coquettishly.

Zhao Ji was wearing a straight-collared, high-waisted, double-skirted dress with a light pink top and sky blue skirt, and a pure white fox fur shawl draped over her shoulders.

Her hair was tied with a red jade hibiscus crown, her brow was dotted with a five-petal plum blossom hairpin, and her eyes were bright and beautiful.

The red plum blossoms bloom alone in the snow, with a subtle fragrance that is refreshing and beautiful beyond words. However, even if such a beautiful scene is ten times better, it is still not as beautiful as this beautiful lady.

The stranger was originally teasing the child with a smile on his face, but his smile suddenly disappeared.

He sighed, "Don't mention it. The war is about to start again. It's better not to go out during this period. We don't have enough people to protect us now. It's okay at home, but it's too dangerous to go out and disperse our forces."

Zhao Ji's face turned pale and her eyebrows knitted tightly: "Is Qin going to attack Zhao again?"

"Then can we return to Qin? Otherwise, what will we do if the King of Zhao vents his anger on us when the war starts?"

Yiren quickly comforted Zhao Ji:

"Don't be afraid. Killing us will only completely anger the Qin Dynasty. King Zhao doesn't have the courage to do that. We are not in danger for the time being. Now we still have to wait and see how the war goes."

"Originally, Lady Huayang recognized me as her son. My father and mother asked the King of Zhao to let me return home, but the King of Zhao refused. Thanks to Lü Buwei's lobbying, the King of Zhao softened his attitude."

"But grandfather is too impatient and wants to attack Zhao. This will delay us again."

"Fortunately, we still have a backup plan. Lu Buwei has already made arrangements with the government. We can return to Qin State as soon as we get a chance. Once we return to Qin State, we won't have to be afraid anymore."

Zhao Ji said coquettishly, "Humph! I've been saying this for years. Every year I say I'll go back, but every year I can't. Zheng'er is already two years old, and he hasn't even seen the outside world."

"Now Qin is attacking Zhao again. I don't think your family cares about the life and death of our family of three. Zheng'er is only two years old."

Zhao Ji was scared and sad, and was about to cry as she spoke.

Yiren quickly moved Ying Zheng to his left arms, and used his other hand to hold Zhao Ji and coax her.

Ying Zheng pretended to be heartless in his father's arms. He said nothing and just laughed and pulled his father's hair.

Ying Zheng had discovered long ago that when the false world becomes reality, the places that cannot be seen in the drama will respect the logic of reality.

It will be filled in by history, become reasonable, and take the shape of reality.

In particular, the timelines of many characters in Qin's Moon are in great conflict with official history, and the ages of some characters appear young but are actually older.

Compared with history, the general trend of this world is the same, but the details are uncertain.

Especially when I arrive here, this biggest variable will completely change the appearance of this world, including the future.

So now that Ying Zheng is in a dangerous situation and has no ability to protect himself, he has always pretended to be an ordinary child and is determined not to change anything.

"I am only a two-year-old child, still a child of the middle class. I should not make any trouble at all. What I should do most now is not to change history. Let the river of history flow naturally."

"Only when I return to Qin can I write about the world as I wish."

'I have no power to change anything now, so I must not do anything to cause any butterfly effect.'

"Otherwise, I would really cry to death. After all, in the current Zhao State, life safety is really not guaranteed."

The stranger here kept persuading and coaxing them for a long time before the matter was temporarily put aside.

Zhao Ji had already gotten used to it and almost stopped.

After all, the person is now a hostage in the enemy country, and there is no point in making a fuss. Making a fuss endlessly will only make the man, who is also anxious, even more annoyed.

Occasionally acting a little bit funny and acting like a spoiled child is to control a man, but it should be just enough. Excessive action will only backfire.

Making a man feel guilty does not mean making him angry and humiliated.

Now we should just live each day to the fullest.

"I, Zhao Ji, have always been very tactful. Humph~"

(Zhao Ji's real name has been lost. Historical books call her 'Zhao Ji' because she was originally from the State of Zhao, so she took Zhao as her surname; Ji was a compliment for women at the time, so together she was called Zhao Ji. Zhao Ji's original surname was most likely not Zhao, because the Qin royal family at the time was named Ying and Zhao, and according to the custom at the time, people with the same surname basically did not marry. This article will directly call her Zhao Ji, and will not make up a name to avoid discomfort to everyone).

　A message to my readers:
　　Before I started writing this book, I did serious research. I couldn't just write it blindly. I wanted to combine it with history and make it as logical as possible.

　　But after I studied it, especially after listing the data, I found that (I made two mind maps, one for character relationships and one for the timeline of events. For the timeline, I used the official history as the standard and then fitted the plot. Otherwise, the story couldn't be told.), the timeline of many characters in Qin's Moon is quite different from the official history. Even in the world of Qin's Moon, some places are difficult to justify. I can also feel that the production team deliberately blurred the time in the play, otherwise there would be too many contradictions.

　　For example: Yue'er (Gao Yue/Ji Ru Qianlong), in the plot, she must have been born before Jing Ke assassinated Qin Shi Huang, and she must have been at least two or three years old. When the plot began, it was no more than two years from the death of the First Emperor, which was 210 BC. Jing Ke assassinated Qin Shi Huang in 2 BC, so Yue'er was about 227 to 16 years old at the beginning of the plot. To be honest, 18 years old is a bit unreasonable. The 16 years old in Baidu is definitely impossible.

　　There is also Tian Xing Jiu Ge, whose timeline is even more different from the official history.

　　There are many other characters' timelines, and they all have a lot of problems. I can only try to make them more perfect and reasonable. After all, this is a historical fanfiction. I hope readers will be more tolerant. If there are bugs, I hope everyone will discuss rationally. I will read the comments. Thank you very much. I wish all readers good fortune.

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