The Moon in the Qin Dynasty

Chapter 209 Li Ji, You Should Thank Me
So when Ying Zheng asked Gongsun Li to come closer, she was uncontrollably a little reserved.

He stopped five steps in front of Ying Zheng. Ying Zheng smiled softly and said, "Closer."

Gongsun Li slowly took two steps forward, carefully observing Ying Zheng's expression. When she saw his smile disappear, she hurriedly and timidly took two steps forward, only a fist's distance away from Ying Zheng's chair.

Ying Zheng then smiled again and reached out to grab Gongsun Li's small hand. It was a beautiful hand, petite and slender, fair and tender. The nails on her ten fingers were painted pink and tender red, which matched the age of the beauty. The pink and tender color of the hand and the ten pink dots complemented each other, making her extremely beautiful.

This pair of soft hands are played with in the big hands, they are so tender, smooth and moist, it is really comfortable.

She also practiced swordplay and martial arts, but was not particularly keen on martial arts. There were no marks on her palms and fingertips, which were also white, tender and smooth.

Gongsun Li didn't dare to hide. Since Ying Zheng didn't speak, she didn't dare to speak either.

The little hand was slightly damp from nervousness, but it was harmless. Ying Zheng played with it for a while, then asked with a smile, "How have you been living in the palace during this period? Are you used to it?"

Gongsun Li's face turned red due to being toyed with by Ying Zheng. She had been well educated since childhood, and the Qing family had a very upright family tradition. She had never been intimate with any man, let alone such blatant flirtation by Ying Zheng.

Even though he grew up with his brother and practiced martial arts together, he was very polite in his daily life. Although Qing Ke was lively and outgoing, he was by no means a frivolous person. The relationship between the two of them was based on affection and ended with courtesy.

Gongsun Li blushed and whispered, "My king, I thank you for your care. The palace has everything you need, rich and glorious. Everything is fine for me in the palace."

After a pause, she continued, "It's just that I've been away from home for too long. I really miss Grandpa and want to go home to see him."

Ying Zheng likes this kind of intelligent women. A mere vase is really boring, and the thing the world lacks the least is vases.

The greatest happiness in the world is to have such an intelligent woman serve you wholeheartedly.

Ying Zheng smiled and said, "When a woman grows old, she will leave home sooner or later. If she misses her family, I can send someone to bring them over and settle down in Daqin. Isn't Daqin much better than Qi? Daqin is so peaceful and tranquil."

When Ying Zheng saw Gongsun Li was speechless for a moment, he laughed even more happily.

Gongsun Li really couldn't imagine that Ying Zheng could say this, and she didn't dare to bring up the matter again. She quickly changed the subject. If she really took her grandfather over, she would be completely taken down.

Tiantian smiled and said, "Your Majesty is right. By the way, I wonder what important matter has your Majesty summoned me for today."

Ying Zheng smiled and said, "I asked you to come here today to tell you something. I want to confer you the title of Beauty, Li Ji. From now on, you will be my concubine."

Gongsun Li was stunned. This was too sudden. Although she had expected it in her heart, it was still difficult for her to accept it.

"Your Majesty,"

Ying Zheng shook his head and interrupted Gongsun Li: "Li Ji, you are a smart person. I like your intelligence, and smart people will not do things that make me unhappy."

"Your Majesty."

Gongsun Li was silent for a moment, then gritted her teeth and said softly, "Your Majesty, you are the ruler of a country. I wonder if you keep your word?"

Ying Zheng raised his eyebrows: "Of course."

"A gentleman's word is as good as his bond. I am the ruler of the Qin Empire, and my words are mine."

Gongsun Li's dim eyes brightened up a little. She broke free from Ying Zheng's hand with one hand and took out the Yuanpei that Ying Zheng had given her that year from her arms.

"Your Majesty, do you still remember this pendant?"

Ying Zheng raised the corner of his mouth and said calmly: "Of course I remember."

Gongsun Li's eyes brightened: "Then, my king, do you still remember what you promised me?"

"Of course I remember it."

"I have said that no matter what happens, as long as you hold this pendant, I will do my best to help you."

Gongsun Li really couldn't expect Ying Zheng to agree so easily. She originally thought that if Ying Zheng didn't admit it, she would use his photographic memory to punish him. However, Ying Zheng admitted it so straightforwardly that the hope that Gongsun Li had in her heart began to waver.

Ying Zheng then asked: "Are you going to use the promise I made to you?"

"Then you can make your request. You only have this one chance."

Gongsun Li was silent, then spoke softly, "My king, you are rich and have countless beauties in your harem. I am just a humble woman, a country bumpkin. I beg you to give me up." Ying Zheng chuckled and asked, "Is this what you are asking?"

Gongsun Li nodded firmly.

"I understand. I will agree to this request."

As Ying Zheng said this, he took the pendant and played with it in his hand. Gongsun Li was delighted and tried to pull her other hand away, but was held tightly.

Looking up at Ying Zheng, his eyes were sharp and terrifying, and Gongsun Li felt a chill in her heart.

"The King"

Ying Zheng interrupted Gongsun Li's words with a few laughs. After a few laughs, Ying Zheng restrained his smile until his face was expressionless: "I said I would do my best to help you, but if my best efforts did not work, don't blame me."

"I just tried my best to give up my desire to possess you, but unfortunately, I can't do it."

Gongsun Li pursed her lips and said nothing, her eyes making people feel pity.

Ying Zheng pulled Gongsun Li into his arms and let her sit on his lap. Gongsun Li's body became stiff and she sat straight, not daring to move.

Ying Zheng put the pendant back into Gongsun Li's arms and said, "I will give you one more chance. I hope you will use it with caution and don't do anything that will make me unhappy again."

"The consequences are not something you can bear."

"Your Majesty,"

"Qing Ke came to Xianyang and had a little conflict with the Xuanyu Guards."

Hearing this, Gongsun Li's heart almost jumped out of her chest.

"He's here to find you."

"You can go and see him tomorrow."

"Daqin is not suitable for him, let him go."

Gongsun Li's pupils trembled violently, and soon they lost their spirits.

Fortunately, I can finally put my worries aside.

Ying Zheng lifted Gongsun Li's chin and raised her delicate head. Her pretty face was still stunningly beautiful, but her eyes were lifeless. Such a woman was not beautiful at all, just an empty shell. Ying Zheng looked down on such a thing.

He also lost interest and said calmly: "Li Ji, you should thank me."

Gongsun Li left Ying Zheng's arms woodenly and knelt at his feet: "My daughter"

"wrong."

Gongsun Li paused and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your mercy and kindness."

"Go back."

"Li Ji, don't let me down."

"I understand."

Gongsun Li stood up and slowly walked out of the hall with heavy steps.

The sun is shining brightly today, and it feels warm on her face and body, but Gongsun Li seems to feel nothing.

She didn't know how she would get back to her palace.

I looked up at the plaque: Lecheng Palace, Lecheng Palace, this will be my home for the rest of my life.

(End of this chapter)