The Moon in the Qin Dynasty

Chapter 33 Meeting Grandmother
Zichu said to Zhao Ji: "The reward given by father today is very generous. This is a good thing. Father likes Zheng'er, this is the best sign."

Zhao Ji nodded, not quite understanding.

"Come on, let's go and pay our respects to our mother."

When Zichu said this, his expression was somewhat complicated. He felt deeply guilty towards his mother Xia Ji.

Born into a royal family, sometimes, for the sake of lofty ambitions, some things have to be done.

Zhao Ji naturally knew it, so she didn't say much and just nodded.

Madam Xia had followed Qin Wangzhu since he was young, but she had never been favored by him.

It was only after Zichu became the crown prince that he moved to this palace which was closer to the Lanchi Palace where the King of Qin lived.

Zichu brought Zhao Ji and her son to Lady Xia's place and knelt down respectfully: "Greetings, mother."

Zhao Ji and Ying Zheng also knelt down and said, "Greetings, mother (grandmother)."

Madam Xia stepped forward quickly, smiling, kind and gentle: "Hurry up, hurry up! We are all family, why do we have to do such a big ceremony?"

Madam Xia personally helped the three of them up one by one, holding Ying Zheng's hand:

"This must be Zheng'er. He has grown so tall."

Mrs. Xia was filled with joy, and said from the bottom of her heart: "What a handsome man! I am so lucky to have such a grandson."

Ying Zheng nodded and said softly to Madam Xia, "Grandma, it's Zheng'er."

"Oh, good, good, good boy."

Madam Xia looked carefully at Ying Zheng, who kept praising the good child, and she could not contain her joy.

He asked Zichu and Zhao Ji to sit down, and took Ying Zheng to sit next to him.

Ying Zheng also observed his grandmother.

In the original history, after he became the King of Qin, the only elder who gave him the most warmth was his grandmother.

The years have already shown on his grandmother, who was one of the earliest concubines to follow Qin Wangzhu.

Now wrinkles have appeared at the corners of her eyes and there are some white hairs on her head. Only through her eyebrows and eyes can we get a glimpse of her youthful charm. I guess she must have been a gentle woman when she was young.

Mrs. Xia is now generous and kind, and her gentleness remains unchanged, just as it was when she was young.

Madam Xia held Ying Zheng's hand tightly and said to Zhao Ji and Ying Zheng: "It's good that you are back now. It's good that you are back. Now that you are home, everything is good. As long as you are safe and sound, it is the greatest blessing."

"Zheng'er, come to the palace more often to accompany your grandmother when you have nothing to do."

Ying Zheng nodded repeatedly.

Madam Xia hurriedly arranged for the maids to serve tea, cakes, and various snacks and fruit juices, pointing out which ones were delicious and asking Ying Zheng to eat more.

Madam Xia became happier and happier as she looked at Ying Zheng. This child really made people like him more and more.

The four of them were enjoying themselves together. After an hour, Zichu said to Madam Xia:
"Mother, I have things to do. I need to enter Zheng'er into the clan register and compile the imperial edict. I also need to arrange a teacher for Zheng'er. You two can chat first. I'll go over first."

He also instructed Zhao Ji:

"Madam, you can take Zheng'er home directly from the party. I still have some political affairs to deal with. I will make arrangements for you and Zheng'er, and the teacher will make arrangements as well."

To teach Ying Zheng said:

"To learn knowledge, one must be diligent and the other must be persistent. The sooner the better. Don't delay."

Zhao Ji said proudly: "No one can compare to Zheng'er in these two aspects. In Zhao State, he has no time to accompany me. He is studying all day long. You will understand in the future."

Zichu looked at Ying Zheng with satisfaction and nodded: "I heard Zhong Cang say that Zheng'er's talent and character are rare in the world." "It's all thanks to Teacher Zhong Cang's patient teaching. I am young and ignorant, but I know that my father, mother, and Teacher Zhong Cang are all for my good, so I will obey."

Mrs. Xia was watching from the side and was also very satisfied and nodded in approval.

Zichu was more and more satisfied with Ying Zheng. Since Zhongcang came back from Zhao, he had been full of praise for Ying Zheng, and his evaluation was so high that it was unbelievable.

After listening to Zhong Cang's account of Ying Zheng's deeds, Zichu was very surprised and even a little bit unbelievable.

If the person who said these words was not Zhong Cang, and Zi Chu knew Zhong Cang's integrity, Zi Chu would never have believed it.

However, ever since meeting Ying Zheng, this child's behavior, speech, manners, appearance and demeanor have all been satisfactory.

I couldn't help but think of the day when the child was born. A flying star streaked across the sky, as bright as the sun.

It was also since the birth of this child that his fortunes have been on the rise, and now he is the crown prince of Qin.

A thought also arose in my mind: "Could this child really be born divine? Born in my family, he is destined to do great things?"

Let me stop thinking here for now.

He smiled and said to Ying Zheng: "Good boy, don't be arrogant or impatient. You will have the opportunity to achieve great things in the future, but now you still need to study hard."

Ying Zheng nodded and smiled, "I understand, kid."

He nodded with satisfaction and said to Madam Xia, "Mother, I will take my leave now."

Madam Xia smiled and waved her hand at him: "Go, go. I know you are busy, and it's good that my daughter-in-law and Zheng'er are here to accompany me."

Zichu burst out laughing, bowed, and walked out of the hall.

Zhao Ji and Ying Zheng had lunch here with Lady Xia and stayed until the afternoon.

Mrs. Xia was already old, and she felt a little tired after the meal.

The two stayed for a while before taking their leave, and Madam Xia accompanied them out of the hall.

Holding Ying Zheng's hand, she reluctantly said, "Good boy, when you have free time, you must come to play here more often. Grandma has a lot of delicious food here."

Ying Zheng smiled and nodded repeatedly. Before leaving, Madam Xia personally tied the jade pendant that she had carried with her for decades to Ying Zheng's belt.

"This is what my grandmother has carried with her all her life. It has blessed my grandmother with a peaceful life. Now I am giving it to you, and I hope it can also bless Zheng'er with a peaceful life."

Madam Xia's caring attitude made Ying Zheng's heart warm: "Thank you, Grandma. With your care, Zheng'er will be safe and sound."

Madam Xia smiled and said to Zhao Ji and the others, "Go ahead. Come and sit down when you have time."

Zhao Ji and Ying Zheng walked a long way away. Ying Zheng looked back, but he could no longer see their figures.

The old man was still watching them. Ying Zheng turned around and bowed deeply to Madam Xia, then he and Zhao Ji left the Xianyang palace.

The two returned to the mansion, and Zhao Ji took Ying Zheng to the back room and dismissed all the servants.

"Zheng'er, you are right. Your father really did find another woman. Not to mention the dozen or so concubines, they have no family background and no sons."

"But Mi Yu, his son is already this old. Judging from the time, he changed his mind right after returning to Qin."

Speaking of this, Zhao Ji became indignant and full of complaints.

It’s Zichu’s fault, actually. I wanted to explain yesterday.

It was just that he had not seen Zhao Ji for a long time, and now that they met again, he was so busy having sex with Zhao Ji that he completely forgot about this matter.

(End of this chapter)