The Moon in the Qin Dynasty

Chapter 204 Goodbye Gongsun Li

I also heard that Prince Dan of Yan, now Crown Prince Dan of Yan, is now a hostage in Qin.

It’s really unexpected that the two people I met back then have now become the most noble group of people in the world.

Fortunately, neither I nor my senior brother have changed. But it’s not that after my senior brother got addicted to drinking, he traveled around everywhere and became more and more dissolute.

Gongsun Li sighed, wondering if her senior brother would be worried when he returned home and couldn't see her. Since arriving in Qi, her senior brother had never not seen her for so long.

I don’t know when I can go back.

What Gongsun Li didn't know was that Qing Ke was on his way to Qin.

Just as she left Qi, Qing Ke had returned home and was eager to share the interesting stories of his trip with Gongsun Li. But unfortunately, the clan leader told her that the King of Qin had invited Gongsun Li to Qin.

Qing Ke was worried about missing Gongsun Li, and also wanted to take this opportunity to go out and see the world. In the past, because of Gongsun Li, he had never traveled far, and only traveled in Qi and its surrounding states of Yan, Zhao, Wei and Chu, and never went deep into the country, let alone to Qin.

Qing Ke was extremely excited. He finally had the chance to see the strongest State of Qin. He really didn't know what the Qin wine tasted like.

The wine of Qi is soft and pure, with a long aftertaste; the wine of Yan is spicy and fierce, mellow and sweet; the wine of Zhao is fragrant and rich, with a long aftertaste; the wine of Wei is elegant and refreshing, leaving a fragrance even in an empty cup; the wine of Chu is sweet, refreshing, elegant and delicate.

I heard that Korean wine is clear and fragrant, with a pleasant aftertaste; Qin wine is sharp and mellow, with a strong aroma but not garish. I really don’t know whether it is true or not, I must try it!
Qing Ke packed his bags and headed for Qin State happily. However, after hearing what Qing Yue said, that the people protecting Gongsun Li were all top experts and that she would be safe, Qing Ke was not in a hurry anymore.

Along the way, he visited friends, made friends, drank and sang, and even got drunk and took the wrong road several times.

Although Qing Ke was alone and riding a fast horse, he was still far behind the speed of Zhongqi's convoy.

He had too much going on.

It is estimated that it will take some time to reach Daqin.

The next day, Gongsun Li dressed carefully, secretly encouraging herself not to lose her manners or be disrespectful.

He got on the carriage brought by the eunuchs and slowly entered the Xianyang Palace.

When she saw the Xianyang Palace, Gongsun Li was deeply shocked. As she got closer, she became more and more nervous.

This palace is so magnificent, solemn and majestic that people who see it will unconsciously feel awe and caution.

Even though Gongsun Li had a strong personality, the first time she saw the most magnificent palace in the world, her imagination was once again refreshed.

He was also even more nervous about the upcoming meeting with the King of Qin.

Once again, I realized what supreme majesty and power are.

Gongsun Li could no longer imagine what kind of power the King of Qin had as the master of this palace city, the most powerful country. She only knew that there was nothing in the world that the King of Qin could not do.

Once they reached the palace gate, they had to walk in. They walked along the palace road until they reached Zhangtai Palace. The towering palace made Gongsun Li swallow her saliva. Her serious face and slightly nervous expression were simply very adorable.

By the time Gongsun Li climbed to the front of the hall, her forehead was already covered with sweat. Her cultivation level was still good enough, so she was not too tired. It was mainly because she was too nervous and restrained.

"How can there be such a palace in the world? It is said that Qin is a country of tigers and wolves. This palace is really like a tiger sitting on the ground, watching the world like a tiger."

"Anyway, it's too dangerous to be close to the pinnacle of power. This is not a place I should be exposed to. I'd better say goodbye and go home early."

After Gongsun Li passed the front hall and the middle hall, she went to the Zhangde Hall to wait for an audience.

There are three main halls in Zhangtai Palace. The front hall is called Jianzhang Hall, which is the main hall. Daily court meetings and major events are held in Jianzhang Hall.

The central hall is named Zhangfa Hall, where Ying Zheng handles government affairs on a daily basis. The left and right side halls are now the right hall where the regent ministers handle government affairs, and the left hall is the office location of the newly established position of Shizhong.

The rear hall is the Zhangde Hall, where Ying Zheng usually rested and had meals when handling government affairs.

Now Ying Zheng is waiting for Gongsun Li in Zhangde Hall.

When Gongsun Li was summoned in, she followed the eunuch into the hall, very respectfully and carefully. Her beautiful eyes were lowered, looking only at the floor three feet in front of her. She did not look left or right, and was not rude at all.

When they arrived at the hall, the eunuchs had already quietly left, and it seemed that there was no one left in the hall.

Suddenly a voice echoed in the hall: "Gongsun Li?"

Gongsun Li bowed to the throne and said, "I, Gongsun Li, pay my respects to Your Majesty. May Your Majesty be blessed with good health and long life."

Gongsun Li only heard a light laugh, and then the sound of standing up.

Gongsun Li stood up slowly, bowed her head and stood with her hands hanging down, her posture respectful.

"Gongsun Li, why don't you dare look up at me?"

"I am a humble girl, how dare I look upon the emperor's face."

"Lift your head, I will allow you to look me straight in the face."

Gongsun Li hesitated for a moment, then slowly raised her head and looked towards the throne, but the throne was empty.

Gongsun Li asked quietly, "My Lord, where are you? I cannot see you."

Ying Zheng chuckled: "Then you won't come to look for me?"

Gongsun Li carefully searched in the palace: "My king, where are you?"

"I am here."

The hall was empty and the sound was echoing, making it difficult to distinguish. But the sound had a source after all. Gongsun Li approached a beam little by little and felt that the sound was behind the beam that was so large that three people could hardly hug it.

Carefully asked, "My Lord, are you here?"

Ying Zheng said leisurely: "You will know if you come and take a look."

Gongsun Li walked slowly around the beam to the back, but she didn't see anyone. She only heard footsteps moving slowly. Gongsun Li asked, "My king, where are you? Don't tease me."

Ying Zheng chuckled and said, "It's very close, come quickly."

The two of them circled the beam several times. Gongsun Li was tickled and became competitive, so she walked faster and faster, but she still couldn't even see the corner of his clothes.

Suddenly, Ying Zheng turned around and waited for Gongsun Li who was walking quickly. Sure enough, Gongsun Li had no time to stop and bumped into Ying Zheng's arms, and Ying Zheng hugged her tightly.

Gongsun Li was tall, but even so, she was still only on Ying Zheng's chest in his arms.

Ying Zheng looked at her with a smile. Gongsun Li bumped into Ying Zheng's arms, was very frightened, and subconsciously looked up at Ying Zheng.

"How handsome."

Ying Zheng was still dressed in black and red, with a golden crown on his head, and had phoenix eyes and eagle eyebrows. He looked both handsome and majestic.

The impression from childhood has long been blurred, but the current Ying Zheng has filled it up again.

For a moment, Gongsun Li sat in Ying Zheng's arms, at a loss as to what to do.

Ying Zheng was also looking closely at the beauty in his arms, and a sense of amazement came over him. She was indeed the most beautiful woman in the world in the future.

She was wearing a red palace dress, like a bright red lotus in full bloom, pure and elegant, like a fairy with jade-like bones, her pretty face was as delicate as jade, and her eyebrows and eyes were like a painting.

At this moment, she was looking up at Ying Zheng with her little face, showing her gracefulness and gentleness in every detail. She had been a beauty since her childhood, and now, in her prime, she was about to blossom. She was truly a beauty that could topple a country.

Especially her eyes, which are gentle, lovely, clear and clean, and intoxicating.

Gongsun Li came to her senses and tried to step back in a hurry, but Ying Zheng held her waist and she couldn't move. Her pretty face quickly turned red.

"Your Majesty, I am disrespectful. Please forgive me."

As she spoke, she struggled quietly, trying to break free. Ying Zheng smiled and let go of Gongsun Li. He walked towards the throne and sat down leisurely. Gongsun Li stood in the hall with slow steps.

"I will not forgive you."

"You haven't committed any sin, so how can you be forgiven?"

Gongsun Li breathed a sigh of relief and bowed, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Ying Zheng looked at Gongsun Li and smiled: "It was you who told me that when I encounter an enemy, I should find an obstacle to circle around. I just tried it and it really worked."

"But if you run in the wrong direction, it will be bad if the enemy runs into your arms. That would be right into their hands."

Gongsun Li blushed, lowered her head and dared not look at Ying Zheng, and whispered: "Your Majesty, you are joking. Your Majesty is of noble status. Who in the world dares to assassinate you?"

Ying Zheng smiled inexplicably: "There is always a shortage of daring people in the world."

"Come here, give me a seat."

"I remember that your favorite drink should be nai ye. Try it and see if the nai fruit (apple) grown in Daqin is different from that grown in Qi."

Two eunuchs hurried in from outside the hall, and one of them moved a chair for Gongsun Li.

Another person swiftly stepped forward and handed over a cup of iced nai liquid. There were condensed water droplets on the outer wall of the jade cup.

Gongsun Li took it and nodded slightly to the two eunuchs to express her gratitude.

She stood up again and bowed softly: "Thank you, Your Majesty."

"I never thought that Your Majesty would notice my preferences back then. I never thought that Your Majesty would still remember it after so many years. Thank you very much, Your Majesty."

After that, he sat down, elegantly and generously, took a sip, and praised: "The pears from Daqin should be sweeter than those from Qi. The pears from Qi are more sour."

Ying Zheng asked: "Which one do you prefer?"

Gongsun Li nodded and smiled sweetly: "Each has its own flavor. I like them all. Thank you, Your Majesty."

Ying Zheng nodded and smiled: "As long as you like it."

Gongsun Li took another sip of the sweet and cold liquid and made up her mind: "Your Majesty, I have something to ask you."

"Go ahead."

Gongsun Li asked quietly, "I wonder why the king went to such great lengths to summon a commoner girl to Qin?"

Ying Zheng sighed softly: "I will always remember your kindness in saving me and will never forget it."

"I also know about your grandfather's affairs, but unfortunately I was a hostage in Zhao State at that time and could do nothing about it."

"General Gongsun is a gentleman of the highest character. I admire him deeply. He also saved me. It's a pity that he left without waiting to repay me."

"A few years ago, when I first ascended the throne, I was faced with complicated political affairs and busy schedules. Now that everything has settled down and is in good order, I want to take you to Qin to repay you for saving me."

Gongsun Li heaved a sigh of relief, and said with a smile, "Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty."

"Your Majesty is blessed with great fortune. Even without this common woman, Your Majesty will surely be able to turn danger into safety. Moreover, you have a master like Lord Yan Jin to protect you."

"As for Grandfather, you have sought kindness and have received it. You have served the king with all your heart, and I have supported you wholeheartedly. Grandfather has always taught me that when I encounter injustice, I should do my utmost to help others and take pleasure in helping others. How can I ask for rewards for my kindness?"

"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty. You have treated me with great respect today. I am already grateful to you. How dare I ask for more rewards? I have always lived a peaceful and healthy life. It is a great honor to see your golden face again today. Please send me home in the future."

Gongsun Li's words were neither humble nor arrogant, and her actions made Ying Zheng like her more and more.

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