The Moon in the Qin Dynasty

Chapter 572 focuses on being sensible and cooperative!

Empress Zhao Daochang's caution and emotional intelligence are still fine. After all, she also climbed from the bottom to the top. She is just not good at politics, which does not mean she is not good at other things. Now that she has arrived in Xianyang, the pressure has made her pick up her former caution again, and naturally she has shown her true strength again.

Besides, she is really beautiful.

Also dress up.

Even Ying Zheng, who was used to seeing beauties, was dazzled when he saw Zhao Daochang today.

Judging from appearance alone, Queen Zhao Daochang is one level better than Hanlu. The only thing she lacks to Hanlu is her dancing skills.

As for temperament, the coolness of Cold Dew was more unconventional.

But now, it is the pampered Queen Zhao Daochang who is even better. After all, she has been the queen for nearly ten years, and the queen mother for more than a year. She has developed a noble temperament of elegance and grace, which is rare in the world.

Queen Zhao Daochang was dressed very elegantly today. She was of noble status and a mature and beautiful woman, so it would be inappropriate for her to dress frivolously or gaudily.

The most formal straight palace dress, the inner layer is white with dark blue edges, embroidered with thousands of tiny white orchids of various shapes. The outer robe has wide sleeves and a very long skirt that trails on the ground. The color is opposite to the inner layer, but also matches, dark blue with white edges, and some red embellishments, embroidered with patterns of cranes, mandarin ducks, peacocks, magpies and other birds.

Although this outfit is dignified, it is also extremely gorgeous, and there is also a little bit of scheming. The tube top is tighter, highlighting the advantages in front of the body. The brocade belt around the waist is also very capable, it is a red ribbon, this color is the easiest to attract attention on this body, people can't help but look at the waist, and immediately can't take their eyes off the slender waist.

This beautiful woman has a slender and soft waist, and her belly is extremely flat and thin. When she walks, her gait sways gracefully, like a lotus flower blown by the wind. She has countless more charm than a young girl in her twenties.

The beauty of a woman's figure lies primarily in her waist. The waist is the positioning line, and the position of the waist is the basis for dividing the body proportions. Height is not important, but the proportion is important, and the positioning of this proportion is the waist.

If the waist is not thin, the majestic figure cannot be revealed, the straight back cannot be brought out, and the plump and full buttocks cannot be shown.

The bad proportions of the waist and upper body will not show off the slender legs and tall figure.

Queen Zhao Diaochang obviously understood this principle very well. Just this ribbon that reveals her waist fully reveals the beauty of her figure.

Her makeup today was also quite simple, not at all vulgar. The light green eyeshadow was not something that most people could pull off, but it was just right on her face.

The beauty of a woman's face lies primarily in her eyes. Eyes are the windows to the soul, and without beautiful eyes, everything is over.

She had a pair of beautiful eyes, charming phoenix eyes, thin and narrow. If it were an ordinary girl, her eyes might appear a little small and difficult to get along with.

However, this noble and beautiful woman has been in a high position for a long time. She is confident and calm. She opens and closes her eyes confidently and never squints at people. Not only is she charming and attractive, but she also has seven points of nobility and three points of heroism.

The dark blue eyeliner at the corner of the eye is slightly raised, like the thin eyebrows of distant mountains and blue clouds, which are carefully outlined and slightly raised. This pair of extremely charming, beautiful and noble phoenix eyes has been perfectly dressed up, matched with light green eyeshadow, which is really touching.

Just a glance at him was enough to make people mesmerized.

When Ying Zheng met Queen Zhao Diaochang in Zhangfa Hall, he was a little tempted at first sight. There was no way, Queen Zhao Diaochang had too many bonuses, and had a special attack bonus for him.

After Empress Zhao Daochang entered the palace, she walked forward with lotus steps and bowed: "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you. May your Majesty be blessed with good health."

When she bent down, the ruby ​​pendant on her slender and graceful neck, as white as jade, hung down and swayed in front of her chest. Ying Zheng's eyesight was always very good, and following the slightly swaying ruby ​​pendant, his eyes were also drawn to the whiteness in the depths.

Ying Zheng said calmly, "Stand up," and ordered the eunuch to take a seat.

After expressing her gratitude, Queen Zhao Daochang carefully sat down straight. When she sat down, the hem of her skirt, which originally hung at her feet, moved up slightly, revealing her ankles and a pair of obviously small ankles.

The pair of golden lotuses were wearing a pair of dark green crystal shoes that matched their outfits. The color was dark and elegant, and you could only see a hint of dark green if you looked closely. The crystal shoes were very simple, with a heel no more than two inches high. The style was even more plain and unadorned. They were carved from a whole piece of jade, without any extra patterns. They were just as natural and perfect.

From the slender ankles, it can be seen that she is wearing extremely thin black gauze stockings. As for the style, it cannot be seen because of the clothes.

Ying Zheng subconsciously took a look, although it was only for a moment, but the ever-watchful Queen Zhao Daochang saw it clearly, and instantly he was overjoyed. He thought to himself that it was worth it for all his careful dressing up, as expected, all men like beautiful women.

Ying Zheng asked, "Madam Xianshu, what brings you here today?"

Empress Zhao Daochang stood up and bowed, saying, "I am here to see you today to thank you for your forgiveness. My son and I were careless and lax, which led to the thief disturbing your majesty and causing disaster. This is a serious crime. Your majesty is so kind and generous that you have not held me and my son accountable for our mistakes. This is a great favor from the heavens and the earth."

"I and my son are extremely grateful for your grace, Your Majesty. Your Majesty, your grace will be remembered in our hearts. We will be more careful in the future and do our best to serve Your Majesty and repay your kindness in the slightest."

Ying Zheng waved his hand and smiled slightly, "I know the loyalty between Madam and Marquis Anle. This mistake should serve as a warning. Be more careful in your future actions and do not disappoint me. This matter has passed and there is no need to say more."

Zhao Daochang's face was filled with joy, and she became even more beautiful. She bowed again and said in a sweet voice, "I thank you very much for your kindness, Your Majesty. I will remember your teachings in my heart. When I return, I will also teach my son carefully to show my gratitude to you."

Queen Zhao Daochang paused and said, "My concubine and I are both your Majesty's concubines. If your Majesty needs anything, I will do my best to help you."

Ying Zheng looked at the ruby ​​pendant swaying, nodded slightly, and said, "I do have something I would like to trouble Madam Xianshu with."

Letting Mi Yun assist in managing the six palaces would be too disadvantageous to Ying Xin, and it was time to reassure the ministers of Zhao. Ying Xin needed to be helped to stabilize their hearts.

"I lived in Handan when I was young, and I haven't been back for nearly 20 years. I am busy with government affairs, so it is not convenient for me to revisit the old place. I wonder if my virtuous wife would be willing to take the trouble today. When I am done with my work, please tell me about the changes in Handan over the years in the evening."

Queen Zhao Diaochang was shocked. The surprise came too suddenly, but she reacted immediately without hesitation.

Empress Zhao Daochang slightly raised her delicate head, the bird feather hairpin shaking slightly, biting her extremely beautiful red lips painted with bright red rouge, and raised her phoenix eyes slightly to look at Ying Zheng, then slowly lowered her pretty face, and said shyly: "Your request is what I wish, but I dare not ask."

Ying Zheng nodded with satisfaction. It was so easy to communicate with such a sensible and beautiful woman.

She understands what you say and is willing to cooperate.

The main focus is pragmatism, which is good.

Ying Zheng ordered the eunuch to take Zhao Daochang to Kunhua Palace to accompany Ying Xin for the time being. There was no need to hide this matter, and Ying Xin was asked to help cover it up. Ying Zheng was a man who cared about his reputation. Even though he was ready to let the news out, he still had to save face in public.

As for Ying Xin, she couldn't have any objection. She had been severely punished last time, and now she was in a state of fear and anxiety. Now that she was close to the Zhao people, she couldn't wait to be happy. For Ying Xin, Ying Zheng had many women, so one more wouldn't hurt, especially since this one was both non-threatening and a natural helper.

Especially during this turmoil, she was stabbed in the back by her opponents. Those who were usually respectful to her spared no effort to slander and spread rumors about her during this turmoil, which made Ying Xin extremely angry.

Because of her character and status, she really didn't have any firm allies in the harem. Unlike the Chu State, she had many allies and many people of her own. Although even her sisters had their own thoughts, they were united in the end.

This time, Ying Xin suffered a lot from being kicked when she was down. On top of that, Mi Yun was given the power to assist in managing the affairs of the six palaces, which was equivalent to having an extra vice queen. Ying Xin now had an extremely strong sense of crisis.

As for the identity of Queen Zhao Daochang, Ying Xin didn't take it seriously at all. It was not a big deal in the royal family. She was not a pedantic Confucian person.

On the contrary, this is a good thing. It is not a threat. It is just a tool to attract the king's favor and make a lot of money.

Moreover, the king is a sentimental person. After this incident, as long as Marquis Anle does not seek death and the former royal family of Zhao does not seek death, their wealth and status will definitely be preserved, and there is no need to worry about a purge in the future.

Otherwise, it would be hard to explain why Queen Zhao Daochang was also happy and why Ying Zheng was willing to be close to her. This shows that this incident is really over and everyone can rest assured.

Similarly, Ying Zheng's attitude can also make other opponents calm down, which is a good thing for Ying Xin.

After the assassination, Ying Xin felt that her position as queen was really shaky. The king ordered Mi Yun, that little bitch, to assist in the affairs of the harem, which was a very dangerous signal. Now it was really urgent for the king to show his attitude, and this was the best attitude.

Although Ying Zheng had already determined the nature of the crime and dealt with those who should be dealt with, the massacre still made many people in Zhao panic. Many people were eyeing Ying Xin's shaky position as queen and wanted to give it another push.

Although Ying Zheng had only slept with a woman now, as long as he gave her some more rewards and spread the news a little, it would be enough to make many people feel at ease and keep many people quiet for the time being.

This is also a veiled warning from Ying Zheng to Mi Yun. The people of Zhao have not lost Ying Zheng's trust. You can argue with the queen, but the bottom line cannot be broken. The queen is still the queen, and that's enough.

A clear attitude is very important. We cannot allow certain people to keep messing around. They must stop when they should. There must be limits to fighting.

As for the State of Yan, the envoy of King Xi of Yan had already arrived in Xianyang. He rode there at full speed despite the severe cold, but he could not even meet Ying Zheng.

The envoy from Yan State should not have received any reception or courtesy this time. To be honest, it was already a sign of the benevolence of the King of Qin that he did not kill him.

Some ministers had already suggested that they should just kill him directly, as there was nothing more to talk about with the State of Yan.

But Ying Zheng stopped him, as he believed the envoy could not be killed until he made a mistake.

He, King Xi of Yan, is unkind, unjust, shameless and untrustworthy, but the Qin Dynasty cannot do such a thing.

Everything needs to be compared, and only through comparison can we know the quality of a person's character.

The name of benevolence and righteousness may not seem conspicuous, but in fact its potential power is immeasurable. It is an extremely effective way to win people's hearts, reduce the cost of ruling, and has the least adverse consequences.

He, King Xi of Yan, was not a decent person, and the State of Yan was even more shameless and immoral. However, Ying Zheng would not do that. On the contrary, he would be more decent.

If someone breaks the rules, someone needs to defend them, otherwise things will only get worse. The monarch is the biggest beneficiary of the rules.

Making rules and defending them is the best way to reduce the cost of ruling, and it is also the best way to consolidate rule.

Ying Zheng still had people treat him as a normal envoy, although he did not meet him.

Until now, the final result came out, and Ying Zheng ordered him to return home with the result.

Ying Zheng's final handling of the matter filled the Yan envoy with despair. If he had not been a close confidant and loyal follower of King Xi of Yan, he would have surrendered directly.

The envoy was unwilling to return to his country like this, and begged to see Ying Zheng, but was then forcibly sent back to the State of Yan.

When King Xi of Yan heard the result of Ying Zheng's handling, he fell into complete despair.

Ying Zheng's approach was too ruthless. This would inevitably cause rifts between the emperor and his subjects.

The vast majority of civilians and soldiers would never have the intention to resist.

The people of Yan had no reason to resist, morally or logically. Their own king was too cruel to send an envoy to be an assassin.

King Xi of Yan fell into absolute fear. He was suspicious to begin with, and now he saw that the eyes of everyone around him were not right. He was really afraid that someone could not wait and would use his head to ask for credit from the King of Qin.

He had already mobilized the entire Yan State to prepare for the next year's resistance against Qin, but the results of the preparations were not satisfactory. Now he never expected that Ying Zheng's reaction would be so strong, and he would not accept any explanation or compromise.

King Xi of Yan quickly ordered the opening of the national treasury, rewarded his officials and common people, and issued a general amnesty. Finally, he summoned all the important officials and humbly discussed with them how to fight against Qin.

After all, he had been the King of Yan for nearly thirty years, and even now, his orders were still obeyed by people. This was the inertia of power. It was also because many people did not know the results of Ying Zheng's handling.

But even so, it is already obvious that there are people who pretend to obey but actually disobey and who refuse to follow and wait and see.

The important officials in the court, even those loyal to the State of Yan, were now speechless.

What the king and the prince did was purely seeking their own death.

Originally, Qin and Yan had no grudges. Even if Qin wanted to destroy Yan, there was no reason. When Qin really attacked, no one knew when it would happen. And even if it really attacked, the royal family would have a good way out.

But now, that's really a dead end.

People who like to gamble will eventually die without a burial place.

(End of this chapter)