The Moon in the Qin Dynasty

Chapter 37 Queen Huayang
Only then did Ying Zheng have the opportunity to take a good look at Queen Huayang. The queen was nearly forty years old, but time had been extremely kind to her, and there was no sign of aging on her face. She was still extremely beautiful, with a graceful posture, and elegant makeup and dress, just like a peony in its prime.

Ying Zheng thought: "She is beautiful, EQ-wise, and IQ-wise. No wonder the king loves the queen so much."

After everyone sat down, Queen Huayang spoke first:
"You have all been wronged in Zhao State, and now you are back. I only have one child, Zichu, and you are my daughter-in-law and eldest grandson. The Queen Mother and Zichu have the same heart."

Zhao Ji quickly replied:

"I thank you, mother. I am safe and sound in Zhao because of the blessing of my father and mother. I regretted that I could not serve my father and mother in Zhao. Now that I have returned safely, I will make up for it in the future."

Queen Huayang nodded with a smile: "Zichu is so lucky to marry such a good wife like you."

She looked at Zichu and said, "My daughter-in-law and children have all been wronged by the Qin Dynasty. You must treat them well. If they are wronged in the slightest, your mother will not forgive you."

Zichu smiled and said, "Don't worry, mother. This is natural."

Zhao Ji smiled and said, "Thank you, mother. With your support, I am not afraid anymore."

Queen Huayang sighed, "It's all my fault. Seeing Zichu missing his wife and children every day and losing his appetite, I feel sad because I only have this one son."

"Zichu's huge harem couldn't be left without someone to take care of it, so I took the initiative to give him a concubine, just to make his family worry less and have someone to talk to."

"This is mother's fault, Zhao Ji, don't blame Zichu, blame mother instead."

Zhao Ji was surprised to see Queen Huayang speak in such a humble manner.

Ying Zheng was also impressed and praised in his heart: "What a wise man. It's so comfortable to communicate with a wise man."

Zhao Ji quickly apologized: "Mother, your words are too harsh. I dare not think so. Mother is my husband's mother, so she naturally cares about her son. There is no mother in the world who does not love her son."

"Besides, my husband is a son of the royal family of Great Qin. It is his duty to expand the royal family. I am in another country and cannot fulfill the duties of a wife. Naturally, my husband should take in concubines."

"I am often worried about my husband in Zhao State. I know that my husband is a man of love. I am afraid that he will wait for me, which is not only bad for the country, but also for me."

"I am fortunate to have my mother take care of me. I am grateful to her and would never blame her. I cannot bear such words. Please do not say anything more, or I will die of shame."

Zichu, who was listening at the side, couldn't help but look unhappy.

Queen Huayang exclaimed in her heart and nodded with satisfaction: "What a virtuous child."

"Zi Chu, you are blessed."

Zichu smiled and said, "Of course, I am blessed to have my mother to take care of me and a virtuous wife."

Zhao Ji smiled modestly: "Mother, you are too kind. This is all my responsibility. I am not sensible, so I still need your care and tolerance."

Queen Huayang smiled and said, "We are one family, after all, we are one family."

"Zichu is now the crown prince, after all. He is busy with affairs and has no time to spend more time with mother. You are my only daughter-in-law. In the future, you should come to Beigong more often to accompany me. It will be boring for me to be alone."

Zhao Ji nodded repeatedly: "Of course, of course, I also want to be able to show my filial piety to you, mother."

"I have lived in Zhao for a long time. Fortunately, my father, the king, and my mother, the queen, have loved and cared for me. I have never suffered any grievances in Zhao. But after all, I am in a foreign country, and I miss my husband every day. Now I have returned to my home. From now on, I will have my mother's love and care, and I will no longer have to worry. I will come to accompany my mother often."

Zichu also smiled and said, "Mother, Zhao Ji wanted to come and see you yesterday. This is all thanks to me. I had something to do yesterday, so I can only come today."

"Zhao Ji bought many items with Zhao characteristics in Zhao State. She wanted to present them to her mother and father. Please accept them."

Zichu ordered the maids waiting outside the palace to bring in a few large boxes:
"It's not something valuable, but it's quite different from the things in Qin State, and it's also unique. I hope you like it." Queen Huayang smiled and said, "Of course I like it. How can you not like your daughter-in-law's filial piety?"

He said to Zhao Ji: "You have come all the way from Zhao State, and you have brought gifts with you. It is really thoughtful of you. Your return is the best consolation for me, the Queen Mother."

Zhao Ji replied modestly: "As a child, I naturally miss my parents. I also know that my father and mother have everything they need. This is just a small token of my gratitude, and some of it is dedicated to my father. My mother and father are one, so I sent them all here together. Please present them to my father on my behalf."

Queen Huayang nodded with satisfaction: "Okay, don't worry."

For a moment, everyone present was in a happy mood. Both sides had clear attitudes and goals, and the atmosphere was naturally relaxed and harmonious.

Queen Huayang and Zhao Ji also talked about mahjong. Unexpectedly, Queen Huayang was also an experienced mahjong enthusiast.

Zhao Ji was a little proud and said that she was very bored in Zhao State, so she made it by reading ancient books.

Queen Huayang was very surprised and overjoyed, and invited Zhao Ji to come and play with her often.

After half an hour, Zichu said goodbye: "Mother, I still have some government affairs to attend to. I also need to arrange some study for Zheng'er. I will take my leave first."

"Alright, there's a lot of time to come, let's get down to business first."

He also told Zhao Ji: "You must come and accompany your mother more often and play mahjong together."

"My son, I obey."

Before leaving, Queen Huayang rewarded Zhao Ji and her son with many valuable items.

After they left Huayang Palace, Queen Huayang sighed in her heart:
'This mother and son are both extraordinary. My child, you are not good enough. Accept the reality as soon as possible. If you really want to fight to the end, you will make irreversible mistakes, hurting others and yourself. What can you do?'

I made up my mind not to get too involved in things anymore.

Zichu also felt quite comforted.

After leaving the palace, he asked Zhao Ji to take Ying Zheng back first as he still had some government affairs to attend to.

On the way back, Zhao Ji sighed to Ying Zheng: "Zheng'er, you are right. The queen is indeed a wise person."

Ying Zheng smiled and said, "It's something that is expected. You can tell from the past."

He glanced at Zhao Ji and said, "Mother, your political literacy is not as good as that of the queen, let alone ordinary people. Don't act on your own in the future. Come to me if you have any problems."

Zhao Ji said, "Huh! I know you are smart, but I am not stupid either. The smartest thing about me is that I listen to you when things happen. Hehe."

Ying Zheng chuckled, nodded, and pretended to be polite: "Well, that's right."

Zhao Ji was so angry that she pulled his ear, and Ying Zheng quickly begged for mercy.

In the afternoon, when Zhao Ji and the other two were about to go to Mi Yu's place, they heard a maid come to report that Mi Yu came to pay a visit with Cheng Jiao.

Zhao Ji and Ying Zheng looked at each other, and Ying Zheng said jokingly: "Look, they are always staring at us."

Zhao Ji snorted coldly: "Let's go and welcome him in person."

(End of this chapter)