The Moon in the Qin Dynasty

Chapter 219: Brilliant Woman
Hanlu also put on her clothes and then tied Zhao Ji's hair.

It's late at night, so there's no need to put on makeup, but the hair still needs to be tied up. It's not decent to let it hang loose.

Gongsun Li saw Zhao Ji dressing up and volunteered: "Queen Mother, I have seen a very beautiful hairstyle in Qi State. This hairstyle emphasizes the most graceful temperament. If it is not beautiful enough, it will easily backfire."

"I just saw the Queen Mother finish her bath. She is as beautiful as a lotus emerging from the water, or a rich peony. This hairstyle immediately came to my mind. It seems to be tailor-made for the Queen Mother. No one in the world has the Queen Mother's graceful temperament, let alone her peerless elegance. I envy you. If I could have one-third of your elegance, I would not worry about not being able to gain the King's favor."

Zhao Ji was really happy to hear this. She smiled modestly and said, "I am already old. How can I compare with you little beauties? You are all in your prime, so you are gorgeous and beautiful. Zheng'er, that little pervert, likes you the most."

Gongsun Li pretended not to hear the second half of the sentence and smiled sweetly, "The Queen Mother is too modest. Look at your face. Who in the world can compare to you? As for your age, aren't you in your prime?"

Zhao Ji was so amused by Gongsun Li's words that she was shaking with laughter. She scolded, "You are the best at talking, girl. Come quickly and show me if the hairstyle you mentioned is really good-looking."

"Hey."

Gongsun Li responded and walked forward to gently comb Zhao Ji's hair.

Just when he was halfway through, Ying Zheng returned to Lanchi Palace. He came back early today and had already made preparations for the attack on Wei, so he was not too busy now.

Gongsun Li hurried forward to pay her respects, holding a sandalwood hair comb in her hand. Ying Zheng glanced at her and said to Zhao Ji with a smile, "Why are you dressing up now, mother? What time is it?"

Ying Zheng didn't say anything, and Gongsun Li didn't dare to get up, so she just lay on the ground.

Zhao Ji didn't even turn her head and said: "I just played for a while and just took a bath. It's not very nice to have my hair loose."

"Li Ji, where's Li Ji? Come quickly, I'm a little hungry, hurry up and get ready. Although it's not ready yet, it does look good."

Gongsun Li raised her head and looked at Ying Zheng tentatively. Ying Zheng glanced at her lightly and said nothing. Gongsun Li quickly got up and smiled sweetly, "Queen Mother, I am here."

I have to say that Gongsun Li's voice is really beautiful. Her tone is soft, her voice is clear, and there is always a sweetness to it. Listening to it is like the sound of dew drops on the leaves of flowers, so delicate, green, and melodious.

When I heard this voice, I already had a seven-point better impression of her. Plus, she was really smart and spoke well, which made her even more pleasing.

After Gongsun Li had tied Zhao Ji's hair into a bun, Zhao Ji looked at herself carefully in the bronze mirror and was very satisfied.

Ying Zheng also admired it carefully. Gongsun Li had a bun in her hair, which was indeed quite good and highlighted Zhao Ji's grace and elegance.

Zhao Ji praised again and again: "Li Ji is really skillful, really good, and thoughtful."

Gongsun Li smiled sweetly and said, "Thank you for the compliment, Queen Mother. It's not that I am skillful, but that Queen Mother has an extraordinary temperament and a beautiful posture. She is unparalleled in the world."

Zhao Ji was even more satisfied. This child was really good. He could speak, understand etiquette, and be able to do things.

Ying Zheng smiled and said, "Are you hungry, mother? Dinner is ready. Come quickly."

Zhao Ji stood up and walked towards the dining table, asking, "Zheng'er, what do you think? Does your mother's hairstyle look good today?"

Ying Zheng glanced at Gongsun Li and said with a smile: "My mother is naturally beautiful no matter how she looks. Who in the world can be more beautiful than my mother?"

"This hairstyle is also very beautiful. Li Ji is thoughtful."

Zhao Ji smiled happily and sat down. She was really happy today.

After Zhao Ji sat down, she waved her hand and asked Gongsun Li to sit next to her. Gongsun Li looked at Ying Zheng, who nodded. Only then did Gongsun Li sit obediently next to Zhao Ji.

Zhao Ji was somewhat dissatisfied and complained to Ying Zheng: "How can you be so harsh to the people around you, kid? This beautiful woman who I feel pity for is your benefactor when you were young and now your beauty. Look how scared she is. She dares not move without your signal."

Gongsun Li hurriedly said softly, "Queen Mother, you are wrong to blame the King. It was I who did something wrong, and the King was tolerant and never held it against me. It was I who was alert in my heart. I must not displease the King again, and I must not break the rules of the palace."

Ying Zheng smiled softly: "Mother, you heard it, right? This is not my fault."

Zhao Ji glanced at Ying Zheng and said angrily, "Come on, how could such a sensible and well-behaved child do anything wrong? This child is your beauty, and she is so sensible, how can she not speak in your favor? You put on airs all day long, and you don't even put it down in your own palace."

Ying Zheng glanced at Gongsun Li with a half-smile and said, "Are you sensible?"

"She is well-behaved, but I don't think she is sensible."

Gongsun Li quickly replied: "I was young and ignorant, and I didn't know how to behave. I have repeatedly displeased the king. It is all my fault."

Zhao Ji waved her hand and said, "Okay, I won't get involved in your affairs anymore. Hurry and eat. I'm starving." After Zhao Ji finished eating, she got up and returned to Ganquan Palace. Ying Zheng sent Zhao Ji out of the palace.

Looking at Gongsun Li, his smile disappeared: "You are so bold to enter my Lanchi Palace without permission today."

"Are all bold and daring people of the same generation?"

Gongsun Li bowed to the ground slowly and said, "My lord, I wanted to wait outside the palace for your return, but it was the Queen Mother who showed me mercy and allowed me to enter the palace. Without the Queen Mother's grace, I would never dare to enter the king's bedroom without permission."

Ying Zheng snorted softly: "Tell me, what do you want to see me for today?"

Gongsun Li kowtowed: "I am here to apologize for my crime."

Ying Zheng raised his lips and became interested: "What crime do you want to ask for?"

Gongsun Li took out a piece of brocade handkerchief and opened it. Inside was the Yuanpei that Ying Zheng had given her, but now it was broken into several pieces.

"Your Majesty has been so kind to me in bestowing this pendant and a promise upon me. I am so grateful that I have always carried it with me and never dared to leave it. However, I am clumsy and accidentally broke it. This pendant was bestowed upon me by Your Majesty and carries a promise from Your Majesty. Now both are broken. I have truly committed an unforgivable crime. I dare not conceal it and I am here to apologize."

Ying Zheng looked straight at Gongsun Li, what a smart woman she was.

A smart, well-behaved and sensible woman is so likable.

Ying Zheng didn't say a word, and Gongsun Li just kept lying there, apologizing, and didn't say anything.

After a long while, Ying Zheng chuckled:
"What crime have you committed? The things I gave you are naturally yours. As for the damage, it is your loss."

"But I will give you another chance. Even though the jade pendant is broken, my promise remains unchanged. You still have my promise."

Gongsun Li shook her head gently: "I thank you very much, Your Majesty. I am grateful for your favor, but I have done something wrong and I must be punished. Since I have destroyed the gift from the king, how dare I ask for your promise again."

"Besides, I am the king's beauty, the king's Li Ji. I have the king, so I don't need anything else."

Ying Zheng laughed loudly, and laughed several times: "Good, good, you are worthy of being my beauty, worthy of being my Li Ji."

"As you wish, go back."

Gongsun Li kowtowed again: "I thank you very much, Your Majesty."

Gongsun Li slowly left the hall. The cold winter wind brought cold sweat to her face, causing her to shiver.

Looking at the bright night sky, I let out a long breath, and the mist I exhaled blurred my vision.

But I have completely let go.

I'm so lucky today, the Queen Mother happens to be here too, otherwise it wouldn't be so easy to pass this level today.

The more Ying Zheng looks at Gongsun Li, the more he likes her. She is smart and generous, well-behaved and sensible, has a strong character, and speaks nicely. Only a woman like this would make him want to conquer her completely.

I can conquer the world, so why can't I conquer a tiny woman?
The most satisfying thing is to conquer such a woman and let her devote herself to you wholeheartedly.

There are many vases in the world. I am the supreme ruler of the world and there is no woman I cannot get. But a beautiful body without self and soul is not worthy of my love.

There are many vulgar people, but how can they be worthy of me?

I only want beauties with brilliant souls, even if they are not perfect, but I don't want them to be just vases.

Only a brilliant soul and a beautiful body, both of which are indispensable, can constitute a true beauty.

Only a beauty like this is worthy of me.

Intelligence, tenacity, courage, gentleness, understanding, and loyalty, no matter whether this loyalty is to oneself or to me, these attractive qualities are the enduring beauty. Compared with the decaying body, this shining soul is the most intoxicating.

Even Ying Zheng hoped that there would be someone caring around him sometimes, even if it was just to accompany him.

Even if your heart is as strong as steel, your beating heart will always be warm.

　Dear readers, I can't stand staying up late recently. I am about to die of sudden death. From now on, the update time will be changed to noon.
　　
　
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