The Moon in the Qin Dynasty

Chapter 208 The King is Like the Sun
As Yan Dan spoke, he pulled Qing Ke out of the door. The attendant helped to close the door. Yan Dan and Qing Ke got on the carriage and the two of them rode together to the hostage residence.

Qing Ke was very moved: "Your Highness, I am just a country boy. How can I ride in the same carriage with Your Highness? I am really ashamed of myself."

Yan Dan pretended to be displeased: "Brother Qing! I regard you as a friend. You say such things, are you looking down on me for not being worthy of being your friend?"

Qing Ke waved his hands repeatedly: "Your Highness, what are you talking about? I am really trying to get ahead of myself, and I am terrified."

Yan Dan laughed: "In that case, Brother Qing, please stop saying these polite words. You and I knew each other when we were young, and we feel like old friends when we meet again today. We are friends, and friends have their own ways."

Qing Ke was deeply moved: "In that case, I would be disrespectful to refuse!"

"Your Highness, please stop calling me brother. How can I bear this? If Your Highness doesn't mind, you can call me by my courtesy name. That's not right."

Yan Dan smiled and nodded: "Alright, this way we will be closer."

The two chatted and laughed all the way to the hostage's residence, and walked hand in hand into the guest hall of the residence. Yan Dan had someone quickly serve food and wine. After the two sat down, Yan Dan asked, "By the way, I wonder why Ci Fei came to Qin. I heard that Ci Fei had been in Qi all along?"

Qing Ke smiled bitterly and shook his head gently: "Your Highness, I came here to look for my junior sister. The King of Qin sent someone to invite her to Qin State. I found out about it a while later. When I arrived in Qin State, I had a conflict with the Xuanyu Guards because of a misunderstanding. After the misunderstanding was resolved, they arranged a place for me to stay and told me that I could meet my junior sister in a few days."

Yan Dan's eyes changed slightly, just for that moment.

He nodded gently: "I see, then I understand. I met Miss Gongsun some time ago."

Qing Ke's pupils shrank, and he asked anxiously, "Where did Your Highness see Junior Sister? Is she okay now?"

At this time, the wine and food were all served. Yan Dan raised his glass and invited her, saying with a smile: "Miss Gongsun is doing well now. Don't worry, just drink a glass first."

Qing Ke felt relieved, and he hadn't drunk for several days. He couldn't help but be tempted by the aroma of the wine. He calmed himself, raised his glass and said with a smile, "I am sorry for my impoliteness. I offer a toast to Your Highness."

After saying that, he drank it all in one gulp, not a drop of wine left.

Yan Dan clapped his hands and said "good", then drank it all.

After finishing the drink, Yan Dan smiled and said, "Ci Fei, I met Miss Gongsun a month ago. Everything is fine with her. She is now the guest of honor of the King of Qin. She has a high status and is treated with great courtesy."

Qing Ke was completely relieved and said with a smile: "If that's the case, then I'm relieved. By the way, I wonder if Your Highness knows where Junior Sister lives now. I can go find her tomorrow and don't have to wait foolishly for Xuanyuwei to make arrangements."

Yan Dan looked puzzled, and smiled slightly, "I do know where Miss Gongsun lives, but Cifei should not be able to go there. Miss Gongsun is now in the Xianyang Palace, where the King of Qin lives with his concubines."

Qing Ke was stunned for a moment, his smile disappeared, he slowly put down the wine glass, and his heart felt empty for a moment.

It’s good news that my junior sister is doing well, but it’s not so good news if she’s doing well in the King of Qin’s harem.

How did it become like this?
Can I bring my junior sister back with me? Can I go home with my junior sister?

After a long while, Qing Ke came back to his senses and thought of another question. He asked, "Your Highness, please forgive me for being so presumptuous. I wonder how Your Highness knew that I had entered Qin, and how did you know that I was in that courtyard?"

Yan Dan smiled and said, "What's so presumptuous about this? Someone from the Black Feather Guard told me this. I think they were following the orders of the King of Qin."

"He knows all about our relationship. It's normal for the King of Qin to tell me since he knows you're coming."

"I was so surprised to hear the news. I couldn't believe it. I went looking for you right away. It's true, haha."

Qing Ke forced a smile: "I see. Thank you, Your Highness, for informing me of the whereabouts of my junior sister."

"No matter what, it's best that Junior Sister is well."

Qing Ke is now extremely confused and out of control, and he doesn't even know what he is thinking.

He raised the wine glass and toasted to Yan Dan, laughing: "Your Highness, I haven't seen you for many years. Your Highness has not abandoned me and treated Qing Ke well. Qing Ke toasts to Your Highness!"

Yan Dan smiled and said, "Let's drink together!"

Qing Ke drank the wine in the glass. This wine, which used to make him salivate, now tasted like plain water and had no taste at all. It even seemed bitter.

What else can I do now? I can only drink.

The two of them kept drinking and soon Qing Ke got a little drunk. He sang loudly, slamming the table and singing folk songs of Qi. Yan Dan did not mind Qing Ke's loss of composure and played the sword to accompany him.

After Qing Ke got completely drunk, Yan Dan had someone help him into the guest room and sent a maid to serve Qing Ke so he could rest.

Yan Dan, who seemed to be drunk just now, immediately became sober after Qing Ke left. It was not that he could drink better than Qing Ke. Even if Qing Ke intended to get drunk, Yan Dan's alcohol tolerance was not as good as that of the drunkard Qing Ke. He was just cheating and used his internal force to neutralize the alcohol.

A qualified political being cannot get drunk in front of anyone.

Ying Zheng was even more extreme. He never drank alcohol, not even a drop of it.

Yan Dan looked up at the night sky. It was cloudless today, with a gentle breeze. The moonlight was beautiful, and the moonlight gently sprinkled down on the world.

Yan Dan's lips curled up.

Strength can be accumulated bit by bit.

The next day, Qing Ke bid farewell to Yan Dan. Even though Yan Dan tried to persuade him to stay, he returned to the courtyard. He did not ask Yan Dan to help him.

Now he had no choice but to return to this small courtyard and wait for Xuan Yuwei to find him. No matter what, he had to see his junior sister again first.

Ying Zheng also summoned Gongsun Li today. After all, Ying Zheng was busy with government affairs and could not summon Gongsun Li every day. What's more, there were other women in the harem. How could Ying Zheng stay with this girl who couldn't eat yet every day?

Ying Zheng summoned Gongsun Li today to confront her. She ate my food, used my things, lived in my house, and wanted to leave? How could it be possible! Gongsun Li was suddenly summoned again today, and she felt a little uneasy. She always felt that what she had been worried about subconsciously was about to happen. She took the pendant that Ying Zheng gave her.

Ying Zheng met Gongsun Li in Zhangde Hall.

Gongsun Li bowed respectfully and said softly, "I pay my respects to Your Majesty. May Your Majesty be blessed with good health and good health."

Ying Zheng looked at Gongsun Li. She was wearing an elegant light pink fairy dress embroidered with intricate cloud patterns and gold-carved butterflies flying through flowers. She looked very elegant and leisurely.

The four-foot-long hair was thick and straight, casually draped behind her back, reaching her thighs, and was only tied behind her head with a thin band. This head of hair was truly touching.

Her pretty face is as radiant as a spring flower, like a lotus emerging from the water; her complexion is as tender as cream, her skin is whiter than snow; her mouth is as small as a cherry, her red lips are tempting to drip.

At first glance, the beauty before you is peerless and independent, stunningly beautiful, and truly delights you when you see her and makes you feel pity for her when you look at her.

Ying Zheng smiled slightly and said, "Stand up."

He waved his hand: "Come here."

Gongsun Li walked in front of Ying Zheng, feeling a little nervous. They had become familiar with each other during this period of time, and Ying Zheng had always been gentle to her.

But to be honest, Gongsun Li had complicated feelings towards Ying Zheng.

She truly admired and feared Ying Zheng in her heart, and she couldn't help but have an uncontrollable affection for him.

What people admire is Ying Zheng's temperament and ability, and what people fear is Ying Zheng's character and methods.

To see thunder in silence is the method and character of Ying Zheng.

Mount Tai collapses in front but remains unchanged; elk rises to the left but does not blink.

The Yellow River bursts its banks but its face remains unchanged, a fierce tiger lies behind but its heart remains unperturbed.

His cunning was as deep as the sea. No matter what happened, he behaved calmly. He had no doubt that what he saw was what Ying Zheng wanted him to see.

The emperor is cunning, his emotions are hidden from view, and his ups and downs are unpredictable. This is only the first realm. But even so, it is extremely rare to achieve.

However, Ying Zheng was calm and composed when laughing, scolding, and being angry, all naturally. However, everything he showed was for others to see. He wanted to express his attitude and intention accurately. His subjects could understand Ying Zheng's intentions accurately and act according to his will.

What you see is what they want you to see, and what you do is what they want you to do.

Doing this is much better than not showing your emotions on your face.

It is said that the king showed his rage only once, and only once.

Normally, just raising his eyelids and snorting would be enough to scare people to death.

Ying Zheng's strong self-control was reflected in all aspects. Since he ascended the throne, he never missed a court meeting, never delayed submitting memorials to the emperor for any day, and no matter how busy he was, he worked day and night and lived in Zhangtai Palace, and he never slacked off for a single day.

Of course, being able to do this also reflects Ying Zheng's extraordinary energy.

However, since ancient times, those who have accomplished great things must have been energetic, strong and vigorous, and Ying Zheng was such a person.

There are many beauties in the harem, but no beauty is allowed to disturb the emperor when he is handling state affairs, unless there are state affairs at hand.

The best people in the world are all in the court. Being simply smart and able to handle state affairs wisely may not necessarily win the loyalty of the ministers, nor will it necessarily prevent them from having any evil thoughts.

But intelligence, ability, and an extraordinary temperament, which are displayed day after day, cannot be faked.

Especially his temperament, which important civil and military officials in the court did not feel awe and admiration in their hearts? In the Qin Dynasty, all the civil and military officials were brave and fierce, like wolves and tigers, but in front of Ying Zheng, they were all like cats.

Everyone in the world admires, respects and fears the strong.

But if you want to become a strong person, no matter how good your talent is, you must make good use of it.

There is nothing else to it, just courage and persistence.

There are tens of millions of people in the world, and those who can do these two things will eventually become strong people.

Gongsun Li has been smart since childhood. Such a truly smart person can sense the terrifying and powerful nature of Ying Zheng.

This is a man with a heart of steel, indestructible.

The King is different from his senior brother. In every respect, the King is stronger, wiser, stronger, more confident, and more rational.

There is no doubt that being with this man is the safest thing as long as he doesn't want to hurt you. The sense of security behind him is unimaginable.

But Gongsun Li didn't even dare to think about becoming the king's enemy.

Because of understanding, there is fear.

Because I understand, I am attracted.

He wants to get close to this power to gain safety, but he is also afraid of this power that is too powerful, and is afraid that he will be destroyed along with his enemies if he is not careful.

The king is like the sun, whether too far or too close, he is dangerous.

(End of this chapter)