Chronicles of the Qin Dynasty

Chapter 13 13. Medical Master
Zhou Ju's guess was correct. When the waning moon rose in the sky, the King of Qin returned to Zhangtai Palace again.

The Zhangtai Palace was lit with candles. The oil extracted from deep-sea whale sharks was presented to the emperor, illuminating the room as bright as day.

This oil lamp, also known as "mermaid cream", is slightly more economical than a giant tallow candle.

After all, oxen are an important resource written into the Qin Law.

A mountain of bamboo slips had been laid out before the table. When Zhou Ju presented them, he saw the King of Qin's brow relax. He even boldly sighed, "If the paper and pen Qin Qing presented could be used to write a memorial, Your Majesty would not have suffered any injuries to his shoulders and arms."

The bamboo slips were heavy, and the king had to carry them every day, and he had to read 120 kilograms of memorials every day. Before the western tour, the king's shoulders and back often ached. Zhou Ju mentioned this now as a subtle reminder:
My king! We can't endure this any longer!

Ji Heng glanced at him, reached out to take the paper and pen Zhou Ju had placed aside, flipped through it, and then nodded: "It is indeed more convenient than bamboo slips."

He held the thin pen in his hand and suddenly asked, "Zhou Ju, what is this called?"

Zhou Ju was stunned: "According to Qin Qing, this object is a [pen]."

After he finished speaking, he was instantly horrified and knelt down:

"Your Majesty!"

Before the Western Tour, the King intended to revise the code, and some of the details had just been discussed with the Three Dukes and Nine Ministers, including "paper and pen".

And Qin Qing is not a Qin citizen, and his words and deeds are more like those of a god. Why are the two things he brought exactly the same as the rules set by the king!
Ji Heng remained silent. His gaze fixed on the pen and paper. Suddenly, he stood up and laughed heartily: "Since Heaven praises pen and paper, and it accords with the principles of the Great Qin, doesn't this mean that I am destined by Heaven?"

“If Qin Qing is not a celestial being, but a guest from a foreign land, yet she possesses a precious treasure and still calls it paper and pen, then will my Great Qin last for thousands of years and will the Qin laws be immortal?”

Zhou Ju was shocked, but——

"Congratulations, Your Majesty! Our Great Qin's foundation will be immortal!"

What the king said is indeed reasonable! Since her words and actions are in line with the king's will, how can the Zhangtai Palace accommodate Qin Qing in the future?
After Ji Heng's excitement subsided, he returned to his desk and said in a deep voice, "Zhou Ju, everything Qin Qing said and did must be recorded! If I'm in Xianyang, she's here. If I'm on tour, Qin Qing must follow!"

"From now on, Qin Qing is not allowed to leave Xianyang City without my personal order!"

"Qin Qing's treasures are still hers to claim, and no one else is allowed to ask for them!"

"Also, I will open my private vault tomorrow and give you anything Qin Qing loves."

Zhou Ju bowed deeply: "Yes!"

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If Qin Shi knew what Ji Heng said, he would probably sigh and say: You worry too much!
Really!

She had never thought of leaving Xianyang City in her life!
It is almost 400 kilometers from Xianyang to Longxi. If you take the high-speed rail directly, it will take at most two hours.

But what about now?

Your Majesty, please drive on the fine carriage and fine horse. The loess on the road has been boiled to prevent grass from growing!
This was the most advanced and convenient way of touring in this era, but the army set out at night, and she was so exhausted that it took her three days to arrive.

Where was she going after leaving Xianyang? A place where there was no one to help her with the restroom?
She strolled around the orchid pond for a while and did a few stretching exercises to release the stiffness in her body. Then she returned to the palace on Penglai Island, where two maids knelt in front of the palace.

"The maidservant is a wise doctor."

"The maidservant wears colorful clothes."

"Welcome, Mr. Qin."

Qin Shi paused, then nodded: "Get up. I'm a little tired today, I want to take a shower and rest early."

Yi Ming quickly bowed his head and said, "Mr. Qin, I have prepared a medicinal soup. Bathing can relieve fatigue and dryness, and help you sleep well."

On the other side, Fu Cai also followed quietly: "Lord Qin, the king ordered us servants to make clothes for you. Now please allow us servants to help you change clothes." Qin Shi laughed. She was wearing casual pants, sneakers and a T-shirt. How could she let someone help her change clothes?
Simply waved his hand: "The medicinal bath is fine, I can take off my clothes by myself - take me to the bathroom first... go to the bathroom."

The toilet in Lan Chi Palace is a thousand times better than the simple toilet in the carriage.

It was a single, exceptionally spacious, empty room, and the fragrance of orchids filled the air as soon as one entered. On one side stood a tall bronze urn, also filled with thick incense ash.

The brick-built ancient toilet was filled with thick fragrant wood chips, and on top of it were fragrant wood, fur and silk cloth. On one side were neatly stacked fine silks for wiping.

If Qin Shi wore a quju dress, when she went to the toilet, there would be maids tidying her clothes, wiping her, and then someone would pour incense ash to cover her...

Adapting to the class is adapting to the class, but when Qin Shi goes to the toilet, there are five, six, seven or eight people standing next to him. He really can't adapt!

Fortunately, Chi Nu Wu Zi already knew her habits, and was now helping Qin Shi comb his hair, change his shoes, socks and pants. Then the screen was pulled up, and the group waited quietly outside.

When she comes out, you can enter the hot spring pool next to it.

Fu Cai was arranging a silk undershirt beside her, quietly infusing it with fragrance. This was urgently cut a few days ago when she received the news. Tonight, after Qin Jun bathed, he could wear it to sleep.

only……

Watching Chi Nu tying Qin Jun's hair, Ming prepared the medicine for his hair wash later, and Wu Zi went to adjust the bed according to Qin Jun's habits...

Cai lowered her eyelashes and pursed her lips.

She was originally a maid in the Xianyang Palace who was in charge of His Majesty's clothing. The King had praised her and even specially gave her the surname "Fu", just like Ming who was in charge of medicine.

Now she has been assigned to serve the noble lady that the king brought back from his western tour, and he has ordered everyone to respectfully address her as "Lord Qin". Fu Cai feels a little uncomfortable, so after receiving the king's order, she leads the palace servants to do their best, and even the inconspicuous undergarment must be made perfect.

This was a magnificent silk tribute from the land of Chu, with faint cloud patterns on it. Several ladies in the palace had never received a share, and now that it was brought out, they thought it would be enough to shock the King of Qin.

It also shows the king's respect.

Unexpectedly...

Fu Cai glanced at Qin Jun's clothes lying nearby. The odd pale pink garment was not only seamless (a pullover T-shirt), but also had neat seams, with fine, even stitching. The fabric was incredibly soft and had a slightly cool feel (a cool summer polyester).

What's even more shocking is that with a little force on the hands, it can actually stretch wider and longer...

How could Fu Cai not be depressed?

When compared with the undershirt she took out, there was no comparison at all!
At this moment, a technical talent was gently shattered.

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***[Many people asked about the male protagonist. The male protagonist is the King of Qin, and the female protagonist will be the queen (involving the historical background and infrastructure plot, not too much spoilers). But there is no emotional drama, it is more like political needs.]

Paper was first invented during the reigns of Emperors Wen and Jing of the Western Han Dynasty. It was inconvenient and expensive, but Cai Lun of the Eastern Han Dynasty made improvements.

[Historically, Qin Shi Huang promulgated the "Da Qin Code" as soon as he ascended the throne. If you read it carefully, you will understand why some people say that Qin laws were used for two thousand years.]

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