Chronicles of the Qin Dynasty

Chapter 318, Section 317: Bright Moon Ditch
Ji Heng indeed returned to Lanchi at night.

There were many things to attend to today, and it was already very late. He raised his hand to stop the Queen from telling everyone to go and rest.
"There are many important matters to attend to tomorrow. Since Your Majesty has gone to great lengths for my reputation, it would be best to read it as soon as possible."

However, he didn't really care about any of that.

The carriage set off again, and inside, he watched his overly kind and gentle queen patiently instructing him:

"The remnants of the six states are nothing to fear, and there are countless ignorant people under heaven. My great Qin cavalry has swept across the six kingdoms, and all the lands know of it. If anyone dares to disobey, we will crush them."

"Your Majesty need not worry about such troublesome matters."

He had been dealing with official business all day, and his brows were still deeply furrowed. A faint mark was etched on his cold yet gentle face. Qin Shi couldn't help but reach out and gently massage it with his fingertips.

Ji Heng subconsciously raised his eyebrows, but then the Queen's warm palm covered his eyes again.

The surroundings suddenly turned pitch black, but a slight warmth seeped through his skin, causing him to soften his expression again.

Qin Shi could feel his thick, long, straight eyelashes brush against his palm, and his eyelids tremble slightly.

At this moment, however, she remained seated and unhurried, kneeling on the couch and gently massaging.

At the same time, she said softly:
“I know that with Your Majesty’s achievements, the people of the six kingdoms have never cared about you. But Your Majesty is so great in my heart that no one can compare to you.”

"Like the moon in my heart."

"The moonlight shines on the river, vast and boundless. I want everyone in the world to know the brightness of this moon, and therefore I sincerely want to cleanse the King of some impurities."

Alas, overly domineering people usually disdain using these appeasement tactics.

But reputation is also a formidable weapon!
Her voice was soft and gentle, and Ji Heng pressed his palm lightly on the back of her hand with a slight force.

The carriage was completely silent at that moment.

At the car door, Chi Nu and Zhou Ju knelt together, their eyes meeting in a quiet exchange of glances, both filled with the same shock.

The Queen's sweet words are terrifying!
Chi Nu could never praise the king as "the moon in the sky" if she put herself in his shoes; while Zhou Ju fantasized that when he flattered him, the king would probably ask: why not the sun in the middle of the sky?

learned.

I've also failed to learn it.

The two sighed silently, and once again lowered their useless heads.

……

The newly named theater from the Qin Dynasty arrived slowly in this silence.

Meanwhile, Madam Chu and her entourage were waiting in front, each of them looking their best.

The Queen has always been gentle and generous, and so far no one in the palace has ever been heard to punish anyone—Mao Sheng, who is often denied good food on the banks of the Wei River, is now shouting wildly!

In short, the Queen said it was good, as it would greatly boost their confidence.

But if the king frowns even slightly, everyone will be terrified.

Madam Chu finally came forward to greet her.

Her makeup was stunning today; even the dark spots under her eyes were barely visible. Bathed in the dim light, her cheeks appeared even more delicate and radiant, like freshly picked lychees, glistening like water. Her eyeliner, drawn upwards, made her pupils appear bright, large, and expressive.

So beautiful!
That's why I haven't been able to bring myself to remove my makeup yet.

If it weren't for the Queen's repeated instructions to wash herself before sleeping, she would have wanted to maintain this appearance for the next two days.

I'm all dressed up for today.

Then there was the dress made of a misty pink fabric that the Queen had recently acquired for her outings. She looked like a tender new lotus in early summer, and was just about to gracefully explain the play to the King when she noticed his brows furrowing.

"Quiet down, let me carefully examine the Queen's good intentions."

Alas, I never imagined I would be so noble in the eyes of the king. Having enjoyed this play today, I should now carefully consider what to reward the queen with next. Meanwhile, Lady Chu, left neglected to the side: ...

She was so well-mannered that she couldn't utter any vulgar curses from the countryside, but as she lowered her head, she was already silently cursing a thousand times in her heart.

She curtsied and then silently stepped aside.

snort!
She's been wasted! Just like the bright moon shining on a ditch, no matter how you look at it, it's all pitch black.

Looking at the tall lamppost beside her, Madam Chu felt a pang of sadness: "I'd rather be a lamppost that doesn't think about anything."

In the king's eyes, she was no different from a lamppost.

But at this moment, the sounds of sheng, xiao, drums and music filled the air, and the distant sound of chime bells echoed in the empty palace.

Ji Heng's mind cleared, and he looked closely. He saw that thick white mist had appeared on the stage in front of him.

He instinctively tensed up, but the queen's soft palm grasped his hand again:

"Your Majesty, high-energy content ahead!"

Ji Heng frowned, not understanding what he meant.

However, the next moment, a huge golden dragon appeared and disappeared in the layers of misty white fog.

Its majesty, its agility, its unprecedented form and appearance made him instantly tense his back like a long sword!
The two watched the spectacle quietly together, while Qin Shi carefully observed Ji Heng's expression. Seeing that his brows were slightly furrowed but his expression was focused, Qin Shi felt a little more at ease.

Looking at Madam Chu beside her, she gave her a slight wink, signaling the other woman to sit down.

—The king doesn't care about other people's opinions at all, so why should she go through all this trouble?

……

Perhaps it was because the golden dragon at the beginning was too eye-catching, and coupled with Ji Heng's abundant energy, he still insisted on watching all three episodes even though it was almost late at night.

Even Qin Shi couldn't help but yawn, feeling drowsy, and tears welled up in his eyes.

When the music ended, Ji Heng helped Qin Shi into the carriage. He saw that the Queen had fallen asleep and was leaning on his knees, her long, smooth black hair falling from her legs. He reached out and ran his fingers through her hair.

Qin asked in a daze:

"Your Majesty, were you satisfied with this medley of plays?"

Ji Heng pondered for a moment, and just as Qin Shi was about to drift off into a dream again, he suddenly asked:

"How does the Queen know that I am the son of the Dragon God?"

Qin's Time: !!!
Her drowsiness vanished instantly. She slowly propped herself up on Ji Heng's knees, sat up straight, and then quietly looked over:
"...Your Majesty?"

Ji Heng nodded with a smile of satisfaction:

"Indeed, someone of my status is certainly not an ordinary person. This son of the Dragon God may indeed be my destiny and identity. Your Majesty, it is a great honor to reveal such a heavenly secret."

He grasped the Queen's hand in return, feeling both immense comfort and overwhelming excitement.

Qin Shi opened his mouth, but for a moment he didn't know what to say.

After a moment, she mumbled a reply:
"Your Majesty... whatever Your Majesty says, then it shall be."

Sigh, I always say you can't just follow those clichéd cultivation novel formulas!
Now look what's happened. If we insist on explaining this joyous occasion, won't it just make the king sad and disappointed again?

That's it.

She closed her eyes.

Compared to Liu Xiu's nickname "Grand Magister," Ji Heng's title "Son of the Dragon God" sounds much more legitimate!
That's settled then!

　Here I am!!! Ji Heng: I am indeed of great renown, indeed capable of cultivating immortality, and indeed able to live forever!!!
　　The queen revealed a secret! Alas! She loved it too much!
　　(End of this chapter)