The Moon in the Qin Dynasty

Chapter 29 Family Reunion

The carriages and horses moved leisurely.

The people in the carriage were eager to go home, one of them remained calm, while the other was in a daze.

Ying Zheng looked out the window.

This era was still sparsely populated.

The natural scenery along the way is vast and the views are pleasant.

Wherever there are people and farming, farmers work extremely hard.

It is obvious that in this era, those magical advanced productive forces have not radiated to the farmers.

They were not allowed to enjoy these benefits.

Farming tools were still backward, and ordinary people were short of food and clothing.

Only by working hard day after day can one barely get enough food and clothing.

Coupled with conscription for forced labor, hardship and fatigue became their main themes.

They were completely different from the nobles Ying Zheng had met in Handan City.

The nobles lived a life of luxury and wore rich clothing.

Addicted to wine and sex, enjoying excessive luxury.

Looking at the people working hard outside the car window, Ying Zheng had a blank expression on his face.

In any era, the phrase "rich people enjoy feasting and drinking wine while others starve to death on the streets" is not an adjective.

But it is a true reflection of reality.

Ying Zheng sympathized with them.

But I can only sympathize.

People are worth knowing.

He will find ways to make people's lives better, and he also hopes that people all over the world can live better.

If the people are better, he can be better.

But he is not God. He knows very well that he cannot be the savior.

Not interested either.

The pace of the times can only move forward step by step. We can move faster, but we must never jump.

It could kill people.

Social productivity is the foundation. Productivity determines the economic base, and the economic base determines the superstructure.

Productivity cannot be improved if the social system is changed rashly and unrealistically.

It will only bring great instability, and this instability will not develop in a good direction. People cannot violate the laws of social reality.

Once the turbulent waves of the times roll in, the people at the bottom will only suffer more.

And now, he is the eldest son of the Crown Prince of Qin, the future King of Qin, and the ruler of the world in the future.

The wheels rolled forward, getting closer and closer to Xianyang.

The guard who brought the news had already reported it to Zichu, and Zichu, along with Lu Buwei and Zhong Cang, were already ready to welcome them.

Finally, thirty miles away from Xianyang City, Zhao Ji and her son met Zichu again.

Haven't seen him for six years.

Zhao Ji had already prepared her appearance, determined to appear at her most beautiful when meeting Zichu.

There are some subtle details in her makeup, and she looks very pitiful.

As soon as Zhao Ji saw Zichu, she jumped off the carriage with Ying Zheng and ran towards Zichu.

Zichu looked at Zhao Ji, who was still as pretty and charming as ever, and now with tears in her eyes, she looked even more charming.

Zichu ran forward quickly, and his blurred memories began to become clear again.

Tears filled their eyes and the family of three hugged each other tightly.

Lu Buwei and Zhong Cang's followers lagged far behind. After all, the master's family of three were reunited, and as a retainer, why should they stay so close?
Zhao Ji threw herself into Zichu's arms, tears streaming down her cheeks, sobbing softly:
"Husband~"

After saying just these words, she burst into tears, and Zichu couldn't help but cry too.

Ying Zheng held Zichu in his arms on the other side, called him father, and also shed tears silently.

The three members of the family all have their own difficulties.

After all, Zichu is the head of the family and has been in a high position for many years. He can still control his emotions and calms down a little.

He gently patted Zhao Ji's back and whispered to her comfortingly, "I'm sorry for wronging you, Madam. Now that you're finally back, everything is fine."

"I'm glad you're back. I swear to you that I will never let you suffer any injustice again."

Zhao Ji continued to sob.

Zichu continued to coax Zhao Ji for a long time before she finally calmed down and stopped crying.

Zichu let go of Zhao Ji a little and whispered to her, "Let me see Zheng'er. Zheng'er has grown so big."

When Zichu returned to Qin, Ying Zheng was less than three years old and only four feet tall.

Now he is eight years old, and his height is already six feet, reaching Zichu's chest. (Qin ruler is 23.1 cm)

After six years, the child's appearance has become blurred.

Now, when he saw her for the first time, Zichu felt extremely happy.

It has to be said that people are visual animals, even their own children.

Today, Ying Zheng has a well-proportioned body and a handsome face.

His eyes are bright and although he is young, his sword-like eyebrows are quite imposing.

Thinking that this was his own son, he was overjoyed: "He is indeed my son, he really looks like me."

In fact, Ying Zheng was much more handsome than Zichu.

What makes me even happier is that even though the child hasn’t seen me for many years, he doesn’t feel strange towards me, which shows the deep blood relationship between father and son.

As soon as he saw me, he threw himself into my arms and I heard the affectionate call of "father".

In her vague memory, she recalled the little Ying Zheng playing in her arms.

Life was so hard in Zhao State back then, with the family of three depending on each other for survival.

Now that our family of three is finally reunited, I feel overwhelmed with emotion and gratitude.

Zichu couldn't help but exclaim in praise: "Good children, good children. Father missed you so much."

"Zheng'er, you and mother have suffered a lot. This time when I come back, father will definitely compensate you well. Our family of three will never be separated again."

Ying Zheng nodded heavily: "Father, I miss you too, day and night."

As he spoke, his eyes became red again.

Zichu quickly hugged Ying Zheng tightly in his arms again and said, "Don't cry, my good boy. Our family will never be separated again."

The family of three was very affectionate for a while.

After calming down, Zichu remembered that there were others coming with him to greet them.

Said to Ying Zheng: "Come, meet your teacher first. Your teacher Zhong Cang has been talking about you every day these years."

Ying Zheng nodded, wiped away his tears, carefully tidied his appearance, and followed Zichu to Zhong Cang and Lu Buwei.

Zichu was very satisfied to see Ying Zheng tidy up his appearance and be so humble and polite.

"What a good child! Zhao Ji taught him well."

Zhao Ji and Ying Zheng followed Zichu and walked towards Zhong Cang and Lu Buwei. Seeing this, the two of them hurried forward to greet them.

Lu Buwei looked at Zhao Ji behind Zichu, and his heart was also agitated and filled with complicated emotions.

Zhong Cang and Lu Buwei bowed and said, "Greetings, Madam, and Young Master."

Zhao Ji and Ying Zheng also returned the greeting.

Ying Zheng walked up to Zhong Cang and bowed deeply again: "Teacher, I haven't seen you for many years. Are you okay?"

Zhong Cang was no longer wearing the plain clothes he wore when he first met Ying Zheng.

Now he is dressed in gorgeous clothes.

Zhong Cang was also full of joy: "Everything is fine with me. Now that I see how well the young master is doing, I believe he must be doing well as well."

Ying Zheng smiled and said, "Everything is fine with my disciple."

After the two exchanged greetings, Ying Zheng looked at Lu Buwei again.

He bowed and said, "It's been many years since we last met, Mr. Lu."

"Thank you very much, Mr. Lu, for your help and for arranging everything properly. I am very grateful."

Lü Buwei bowed in return and said, "I don't deserve it. This is my duty. How dare I not do my best to protect the safety of my lady and the young master?"

Zichu was more and more satisfied with what Ying Zheng said, and smiled: "Today is indeed a happy day. Let's go back to the city and talk in the mansion."

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