The Moon in the Qin Dynasty

Chapter 32 Good boy

Of course, people in a certain palace will have trouble sleeping tonight.

If it weren't for tomorrow morning, Zichu would have to bring Zhao Ji and Ying Zheng to the palace for an audience.

I must get drunk today. Even so, Zichu drank a lot tonight.

At the dinner, Zichu also taught Ying Zheng some court etiquette. He said that he would go to the palace to meet his grandfather tomorrow, and he must make a good first impression. Ying Zheng listened carefully.

Early the next morning, after Ying Zheng finished meditating and submitted to his commandments, he carefully tidied up his appearance.

I will be entering the palace soon, so it is not appropriate to practice swordsmanship anymore. I have to prepare for an audience in the palace.

After a long while, the maid came to invite Ying Zheng.

Zichu and Zhao Ji had just gotten up and packed their things.

It’s a bit late now.

Zichu’s pot.

Today, Zhao Ji was wearing a dark red brocade skirt with a gold-woven peony pattern. She had her hair tied up in a bun, and was wearing a gold and jadeite jewelry inlaid with pearls, a pair of gold-carved silk earrings, and a gold lotus flower ornament on her eyebrow.

She was dressed extremely elegantly and gorgeously, trying her best not to look even a bit coquettish.

When Zichu saw Zhao Ji dressed like this for the first time, even though they had just been intimate, he couldn't help but feel a sense of amazement and was truly intoxicated.

He suppressed the burning feeling in his heart and said: "Don't worry, I have something important to do today, I'll wait until tonight."

Zichu took Zhao Ji and her son to Zhangtai Palace in a horse-drawn carriage.

The Xianyang Palace follows the architectural style of the Spring and Autumn Period, and is mainly tall and grand. I have already mentioned the word "big", but when I arrived in front of the Zhangtai Palace, I realized what tall means.

Zhangtai Palace is where the King of Qin holds political meetings. It stands majestically and magnificently!
Without magnificence, the monarch's majesty cannot be demonstrated; without tallness, the people cannot look up to it.

Several people got off the carriage and walked to the steps of Zhangtai Palace.

When the palace was built, the rammed earth base was raised to an unknown height. The steps were so tall that you couldn't see the end of them, and the palace was extremely majestic.

Standing at the bottom of the stairs and looking up, you cannot see the gate of Zhangtai Palace.

It takes more than 300 steps to reach the palace gate.

At this point, Ying Zheng couldn't help but feel emotional. Only Qing Ke (Jing Ke) had the courage to assassinate the King of Qin in such a place.

If an ordinary person came here to meet the King of Qin and did not tremble with fear and sweat profusely, he would be considered to have extraordinary courage.

No wonder Qin Wuyang was scared. There are not many people in the world who can walk up from here without being afraid.

To be honest, I really suspect that Jing Ke's assassination attempt failed because he must have been exhausted from walking all the way and climbing such high steps, which led to his failure.

And Xiang Yu, damn it, he was willing to burn down such a beautiful palace. His hatred for the Qin Dynasty is really unimaginable.

Going up the stairs step by step means getting closer to the center of power step by step.

By the time she reached the palace gate, Zhao Ji was already exhausted and out of breath.

Originally, Zichu was worried whether Ying Zheng could persist in climbing up, and he also wanted to see how strong the child's perseverance was.
Seeing Ying Zheng climbing all the way up, he didn't even have a quick breath.

I couldn't help but secretly praise him in my heart and felt extremely satisfied.

I was very proud of myself: "He is indeed my son. He is truly an extraordinary person."

When they arrived at the palace gate, the eunuchs informed them and summoned them for an audience.

Sitting in the center of this Zhangtai is naturally Qin Wangzhu.

Sitting next to him was a mature and beautiful woman, naturally Queen Huayang.

The three of them bowed in reverence together:

"Greetings to the father (grandfather), greetings to the mother (grandmother)" "Everyone, get up."

A warm voice echoed in the empty hall.

In this main hall where ministers hold meetings, special techniques were used in its construction to highlight the majesty of the main seat.

It can make the voice of a person in a high position more loud and majestic. This little trick is everywhere in the palace.

The three of them answered yes and stood up. Ying Zheng raised his eyes, glanced at them, and then lowered his eyes.

Qin Wangzhu sat high on the throne, with a dignified look and quite majestic.

It's just that it's inevitable to gain some weight as you get older.

Ying Zheng took a quick glance and saw that his face and eyes were dark and he did not look very healthy. He thought about how he had so many uncles and aunts and thought that it must be because he was addicted to alcohol and sex.

Qin Wangzhu was also looking at his daughter-in-law and grandson whom he had never seen before.

Nodding in satisfaction.

Zhao Ji was not a seductive woman. She had a graceful temperament. She had been in Zhao State for so many years without bringing disgrace upon the dignity of the Qin royal family, so she could be the prince's principal wife.

My grandson is even more satisfying. He is not even nine years old yet he is already over six feet tall.

He has a tall and strong figure, a handsome face and a firm gaze.

Since entering the Xianyang Palace, he seemed to be fearless all the way, with a calm and composed expression, like a young man from a wealthy family, and his bearing was truly extraordinary.

I originally thought that since I had been a hostage in Zhao State since I was young, my life would not be as good as in my country, and I had no famous teachers to teach me. I was only raised by a singing lady.

I was worried that this child would not be able to succeed, but seeing him today was really unexpected.

Every move he made was graceful and elegant, and his demeanor was extraordinary. Looking at all the children of the Qin royal family, few could compare to him at this age.

I couldn't help but praise: "Good boy, really a good boy."

Then he looked at Zichu and Zhao Ji and praised them, "He is a good child. You didn't bury him. Zhao Ji was able to teach the child so well in Zhao State. Well done."

Ying Zheng bowed and said, "Thank you for the praise, Grandfather. It is all because of my mother's hard work and care and teaching."

Zhao Ji also bowed and replied: "Thank you for the praise, father. This is my duty. Zheng'er is my own son and the grandson of the Qin State, so I must educate him well. This child has been smart and sensible since he was young, and he never forgets his father's teachings when he was young, so I didn't have to spend much effort."

Qin Wangzhu nodded with satisfaction: "I have wronged you and your son in Zhao State over the years. It's good that you are back now."

"You have served as hostages in Zhao for the sake of the Qin State, and you have not brought disgrace upon the dignity of the Qin State. The Qin State will never mistreat our own princes and grandsons."

"Zi Chu, your wife is very good, and your children are also very good. Now that you are back, make it up to them and don't let down your wife who has been through thick and thin with you."

Zichu hurriedly replied: "Father, how could I be ungrateful? When my wife and children were away, I missed them every day."

"Zhao Ji is my wife. Now that they have returned, I ask my father to certify that my wife be included in the clan register and the imperial record be compiled."

Qin Wangzhu nodded and said, "That's right. You can go find Zongzheng to handle it later."

"In addition, Ying Zheng has made contributions to the state and will be rewarded with 500 gold and a fief of 1,000 households."

Zichu was shocked to hear this, the reward was so generous. He hesitated for a moment and said nothing.

The leader bowed and thanked: "Thank you, father (grandfather) for your gift."

Qin Wangzhu also instructed: "Zheng'er is a good child. Don't neglect his education. Find some good teachers to teach him well."

"My son, I obey."

Qin Wangzhu nodded: "Okay, leave now. The mother and son just came back, you should spend some time with them."

The three of them bowed and left, walking out of Zhangtai Palace.

(End of this chapter)