The Moon in the Qin Dynasty

Chapter 695: Daughters have grown up!

In this way, eighteen years of King Zheng of Qin passed in his silent and meticulous governance.

This year, Daqin was very quiet, but Chu was not so quiet. Xiong You launched two small-scale attacks on Fuchu tentatively, but naturally returned empty-handed, leaving behind a mess.

Although the two brothers have already gotten used to it.

The nineteenth year of King Zheng of Qin arrived.

This year, the two brothers of the Chu State fought again, and both suffered injuries. Again, no one achieved any substantial results.

This era is truly full of martial virtues. Fighting is as natural as eating and drinking. Although people may not be very motivated when their own people fight against each other, they still fight for real.

Xiong You was more powerful, but his subordinates were less united. Each of them had their own ulterior motives, and they also had to be careful to defend against attacks from Qin.

Although Fu Chu was not as powerful as Xiong You, after he became king, he was able to stabilize the hearts of his soldiers. Compared with Xiong You, his soldiers were much more united, and Fu Chu's personal ability was also stronger than Xiong You.

The two brothers fought each other, but apart from some minor injuries to each of them, there was no substantial result.

And this year, something is coming, a big thing!
Ying Zheng’s three oldest daughters, Ying Yi, Ying Hua, and Ying Jing, are about to reach adulthood this year!

Before they knew it, they had all grown into beautiful young ladies and it was time for them to get married.

The Qin Dynasty has always encouraged childbirth, and the royal family, as a role model for the world, should set an example.

However, Ying Zheng doted on his three eldest daughters, whom he regarded as treasures, and gave them great autonomy in their lifelong affairs, allowing them to make their own decisions as long as they were not too confused.

But they are not confused at all. They are not stupid children. They are all first-class girls who are blessed by heaven.

Their mothers were also from wealthy families, of noble status, and never slacked off in their education. Their father was Ying Zheng, and they grew up with him, so it was impossible for them to be attracted to ordinary people.

Ying Zheng didn't care about the other party's status. He was really reluctant to use his three most beloved darlings for political marriage. After all, in Ying Zheng's mind, no matter who it was, how could their status be compared with his princess?
Although Ying Zheng thought so, he still called his three precious daughters to give them some instructions.

Ying Yi is still full of energy, confident and energetic, and under the care of Ying Zheng and Nian Duan, she has always been a little spoiled and outspoken.

Now at the age of 28, her former childishness has faded away, replaced by the nobility and generosity unique to a princess.

Her appearance perfectly combines the advantages of Ying Zheng and Nian Duan. She was born with a plump oval face and a pair of bright willow-shaped eyes that were tender and affectionate, just like the warm sunshine in spring. Her gentle appearance was exactly the same as her mother's.

If you just look at her face, you would never imagine that this princess is not so gentle and quiet.

Ying Yi ran into the Zhangde Hall and no one dared to stop her. Before she entered the hall, Ying Zheng had already heard the joyful shouts of his beloved daughter.

"Father, father."

Ying Zheng put down the book in his hand and pinched his nose.

Ying Yi ran over in the blink of an eye, wearing a gorgeous bright red palace robe with a phoenix embroidered with gold thread sparkling in the sun. A pair of priceless jade bracelets with phoenix patterns dangled on her fair wrists, as if they would fall off her slender and delicate wrists at any time.

The eldest princess of the empire, the favorite of Ying Zheng, ran to the side of Ying Zheng and bowed perfunctorily. Before Ying Zheng could speak, she stretched out her hand and pulled Ying Zheng's sleeve, and said in a coquettish voice: "Father, what do you want to talk to your daughter about today?"

"Father has not been with his daughter for a long time. Do you have time today? Invite your brothers and sisters, and let's play polo together, okay?"

Ying Zheng quickly reached out his hand and covered Ying Yi's chattering mouth, and said helplessly: "You keep asking questions one after another, are you going to let your father speak?"

Ying Yi stretched out her little hand, pulled away Ying Zheng's big hand, squinted her eyes, and chuckled.

Ying Zheng was helpless and taught her gently: "You are already a grown-up girl, it's time to be more stable."

Ying Yi nodded repeatedly, but whether she actually listened or not, only she knew.

At this moment, Ying Jing walked into the hall with light footsteps. She was tall and slender, with a pretty face. Her narrow and long phoenix eyes were full of cleverness. She was very alert and lively, but she always looked like a well-behaved and gentle girl.

Ying Jing walked to Ying Zheng's side, bowed dignifiedly, and said obediently: "Your son greets you, father."

Ying Zheng looked at the lovely daughter in front of him, his eyes full of doting, and smiled as he asked Ying Jing to stand up.

Ying Jing walked to Ying Zheng's side tenderly, stretched out her jade-like hand, gently shook Ying Zheng's sleeve, and said softly and coquettishly: "Father, it has been a long time since you have been with me. I have made great progress in chess recently. Would you mind giving me some pointers?"

"Hey, is the eldest sister here too?"

Ying Yi, who knew Ying Jing's inner self very well, couldn't help but pout at the sight of his little sister pretending to be so.

"Good sister, I've been standing here for a long time. I know you can't open your eyes, but you can't lose sight of me, right?" Ying Jing was not angry after hearing this. They sisters grew up together, so it was normal for them to quarrel and play with each other.

Ying Jing covered her lips with a subtle smile and replied, "It's my fault. I missed my father so much that I forgot about you when I saw him. Please don't blame me."

Ying Zheng watched the two little girls bickering, feeling happy in his heart, and ignored them.

Ying Hua was the last one to arrive. Her every move was very proper, her temperament was elegant and quiet, her figure was slender and graceful, and her waist was completely inherited from her mother, just wide enough to be held in one hand. Her plain blue palace skirt was tied with a thin green magnolia belt, but it was already eye-catching enough.

The second princess of the King of Qin, whose mother was a princess of the State of Chu, was of noble blood, but what was rare was that she had no overbearing temperament at all.

She has inherited her mother's stunning beauty, a quiet and elegant face that is breathtakingly beautiful, absolutely beautiful, and unparalleled in the country. Ying Yi and Ying Jing are already stunning beauties, but Ying Hua still surpasses them.

Ying Hua also has a pair of bright and beautiful eyes like stars, her eyes are tough and tenacious, yet restrained and deep.

She is very polite and meticulous in her dealings with others. Although she is a little taciturn, when she really talks about something, she always hits the nail on the head.

Ying Hua walked in front of Ying Zheng in an orderly manner, and every step she took was accurate to the millimeter.

"Your Highness, I pay my respects to you, Father. May you be well and safe."

Ying Zheng looked at his second daughter, whom he loved the most, with eyes full of fondness. He quickly asked her to stand up, stretched out his hand and waved, motioning her to come to him.

Ying Hua walked to Ying Zheng's side, looked at the eldest sister who was pulling Ying Zheng's sleeve on the right, then looked at the third sister who was leaning against Ying Zheng on the left, and without any courtesy, he gently pushed Ying Jing aside, and stuck close to Ying Zheng, quiet and reserved, without saying a word.

Ying Jing was very unhappy, but there was nothing she could do as she couldn't beat Ying Hua.

Three years ago, she didn't even know how high Ying Hua's cultivation level was.

Ying Jing is too smart and has a clever personality. Such a smart person always likes to take shortcuts and would never let her work hard in practicing martial arts.

Her talent is not as good as Ying Hua's, not to mention she is not as hardworking as Ying Hua. If they fight now, Ying Hua can easily crush her.

Although Ying Hua never bullies anyone.

However, Ying Hua has always been ruthless when it comes to competing for a position beside Ying Zheng.

Ying Zheng looked at the little actions of the three sisters and just smiled slightly, then got down to business: "Okay, okay, stop making trouble, father has something to say."

Ying Zheng smiled, his eyes full of emotion, and said slowly: "You three are all adults now, it's time to consider your lifelong affairs."

As soon as Ying Zheng said this, Ying Yi's face immediately turned bitter. She lived a carefree life every day and had no thoughts about matters between men and women.

Ying Hua pursed her lips, which were as thin as Ying Zheng's, and her little hand that was grasping Ying Zheng's sleeve tightened unconsciously.

Ying Jing was different. Her pair of almond-shaped eyes, which seemed unable to open, squinted and turned quietly, her eyes avoiding the side.

Ying Zheng saw the reactions of his three daughters and continued, "However, you don't have to worry or be anxious. Your father promises you that your marriages will be decided by you and your father will never force you."

"Father has only two requests. First, do not delay too late. From today on, you must pay more attention. Xianyang City today has gathered talents from all over the world. Choose carefully and pay more attention to one or two."

"The second is that the person you choose must be recognized by your father and your mother. After all, you are still young and may not be able to judge people accurately. You still need your father to help you. For the person you choose, your father only requires one thing, and that is reliability."

Ying Yi let out a weak "oh".

Ying Zheng looked at her and asked her with amusement, "Silly girl, why are you so listless?"

Ying Yi pouted and said with grievance: "Father, I don't want to get married so early. I want to stay with you for a few more years."

At this time, Ying Hua also whispered: "Father, I don't want to get married so early."

Ying Zheng smiled and shook his head, rubbed their heads one by one, and sighed reluctantly: "Father can't bear to part with you, but women will eventually get married, and father can't force you to stay. Girls can't be kept when they grow up. If you keep them, they will become enemies."

"When you meet the person you like, you will only blame your father for being too slow in getting you married."

Ying Hua narrowed her eyes, looking like she enjoyed the feeling of Ying Zheng rubbing her head. After hearing this, she immediately retorted in a rare low voice: "Father, I will never blame you, ever!"

Ying Zheng laughed and rubbed her little head gently: "Alright, alright, father is not saying that you will get married tomorrow, but you should keep this matter in mind and don't make your mother anxious."

(End of this chapter)