The Great Qin: Starting with marrying Jingni, I began my quest for immortality.

Of course, from the perspective of the world, the Battle of Puyang was nothing special.

For Jiang Chuan, this battle had a completely different meaning, because the opening of the original novel was the Battle of Puyang. Although the novel and the anime are very different, there are still some things that can be referenced.

After learning about the secrets behind the Battle of Puyang, Jiang Chuan naturally also learned about the past of Jing Ke and Gongsun Liji.

However, the past is just the past. Compared to the past, Jiang Chuan is more concerned about the latter issue.

After learning that Jiang Chuan was not her grandfather's friend, Gongsun Liji felt a little regretful. However, she was a magnanimous person, and she was happy that there were still people in the world who remembered her grandfather, Gongsun Yu. She was also delighted that her senior brother, Jing Ke, had made a great name for himself in the Yan Kingdom.

When faced with Jiang Chuan's question, Gongsun Liji offered a detailed explanation.

"The thing is like this..."

Gongsun Liji recounted a story from the past.

Back then, when the Battle of Puyang broke out, she was only fourteen or fifteen years old. When her grandfather faced the siege of the Luo Wang assassins, he did everything in his power to cover his and his senior brother Jing Ke's escape.

Later, they fled to the state of Qi.

The State of Qi was a rare paradise in the world, and on this land, she felt a long-lost tranquility.

So she decided not to go anywhere else and planned to stay in the State of Qi.

Her senior brother, however, was different.

Because their grandfather was killed by the Luo Wang (a criminal organization), they were able to escape only because of his protection. This incident made the senior brother deeply aware of his own weakness. In order to become stronger, the senior brother eventually left the State of Qi and went to the State of Yan, which is next to Qi, hoping to improve his strength by challenging the swordsmen of Yan and Zhao.

My senior brother is like a duckweed on the water, without a fixed abode; he is a true wanderer.

Every year, her senior brother would return to the State of Qi to inform her of her recent situation.

Gongsun Liji knew that her senior brother had joined the Mohist school. The Mohist leader, Six-Fingered Black Knight, had been a friend of her grandfather and had taken good care of her senior brother after he joined the Mohist school. She was happy for her senior brother.

"You really are a simple and unpretentious person!"

After hearing Gongsun Liji's words, Jiang Chuan couldn't help but speak to her.

"Simple and unadorned?"

Gongsun Liji did not understand the meaning of Zhu's words.

Jiang Chuan explained, "That might not be entirely accurate, but from your description, I can tell that you are a very simple person who doesn't have high aspirations in life. You chose to settle in Qi because of its peace and tranquility, and you rejoice when others have good fortune..."

(Haonuo Zhao) All the grudges and grievances seemed to have nothing to do with the woman in front of him. She just wanted to live an ordinary life in this chaotic world.

Standing before Gongsun Liji, Jiang Chuan inexplicably thought of the phrase "orchid in a secluded valley." Gongsun Liji was like an orchid growing in a secluded valley, aloof and independent from the world. She was suited to living in a peaceful environment free from any strife.

Unfortunately, while Heaven gave her a nature as serene and unassuming as a secluded orchid in a secluded valley, it also bestowed upon her a beauty that could topple kingdoms.

If it were a prosperous era, things would be fine, but unfortunately, she lived in a chaotic one.

In chaotic times, her beautiful appearance was not a good thing for her, but rather the root of disaster.

Even if she manages to evade Hou Sheng's pursuit, Jiang Chuan believes that the same thing will still happen to her in the future.

After all, in the original story, she did enter the Qin Palace.

Chapter 287 Traveling Together in the State of Qi

Although Jiang Chuan and Gongsun Liji were meeting for the first time, they got along very well.

Perhaps it was because Jiang Chuan exuded a kind aura, and because he mentioned the old stories of Puyang, that Gongsun Liji subconsciously felt close to him.

As Jiang Chuan said, she herself is actually a very simple-minded woman.

They don't have much wariness towards others or towards life.

She is an easily satisfied woman with an extremely simple mind.

Unfortunately, in such a world, it is difficult to find a happy place for her to live.

After eating and drinking to our hearts' content, and chatting...

Jiang Chuan then asked Gongsun Liji, "Miss Liji, what are your plans next?"

"Your former residence has been discovered and has become a place of trouble."

Gongsun Liji remained silent for a while; she really hadn't thought about what to do next.

Originally, she wanted to stay there, idly enjoying the tranquility of the forest and springs, quietly waiting for her senior brother to return. However, she was discovered by outsiders, which caused her great distress.

As Jiang Chuan said, the place where she used to live had become a place of trouble, and 397 was obviously no longer suitable for living.

"I...I don't know where to go..."

Gongsun Liji said in a deep voice.

If her senior brother were here, this problem would naturally not be a problem. Unlike her, her senior brother is lively and quick-witted, and always has new ideas. Back when Puyang City fell, it was her senior brother who made the decision to bring her to this land of Qi.

Jiang Chuan's eyes flickered slightly. "If Miss Li Ji has nowhere to go, why don't you accompany me?"

"I plan to travel around the State of Qi."

Gongsun Liji still hesitated after hearing Jiang Chuan's suggestion.

"Is Miss Li Ji worried that your senior brother Jing Ke won't be able to find you after you leave this place?" Jiang Chuan saw the key to Gongsun Li Ji's hesitation and asked her.

Gongsun Liji nodded.

Jiang Chuan added, "If what Miss Li Ji said earlier is correct, then if Jing Ke has joined the Mohist school, then contacting him will not be a difficult thing."

“Where I am going, there is a Mohist stronghold. Once I arrive there, you can inform Jing Ke of your recent situation through the Mohist stronghold.”

Gongsun Liji was taken aback upon hearing this. "Is that even possible?"

Jiang Chuan smiled but did not answer.

Gongsun Liji then asked, "Where is Mr. Jiang planning to go?"

Jiang Chuan said, "I can't say for sure about other places in Qi, but I absolutely have to go to Sanghai!"

……

Gongsun Liji ultimately chose to travel with Jiang Chuan.

This is actually an extremely incredible thing. She and Jiang Chuan have not known each other for very long, and it could even be said that this is their first meeting, but in the end, she still followed Jiang Chuan on his journey.

She didn't know why she had become like this.

Perhaps it's because Jiang Chuan mentioned Puyang.

Or perhaps it was because Jiang Chuan made her roasted lamb.

Most importantly, Gongsun Liji had lived alone in the mountains for many years, without contact with the outside world or interacting with outsiders. Only when her senior brother returned each year would he stay with her for a few days and chat with her about his recent situation.

Because Gongsun Liji had little contact with people, she was naturally unaware of the wickedness of human nature and easily trusted others.

Jiang Chuan showed kindness, and Gongsun Liji subconsciously chose to believe him.

In addition, there is another reason: she is someone who is not good at saying no to others.

Perhaps for this reason, in the original story, after entering the palace, she easily accepted her fate of becoming Ying Zheng's concubine.

If it weren't for Jing Ke's assassination attempt on the King of Qin, and if she hadn't become pregnant with Jing Ke's child before entering the palace, she wouldn't have made the resolute choice to help Tianming escape from the palace.

The State of Qi was also very large, and unlike the neighboring State of Yan, Qi had a large population and most of its regions were extremely wealthy. Unfortunately, this great state in Shandong was not powerful.

It is extremely unbelievable that such a large country as Qi has not reorganized its military or trained its troops for many years, and that it does not have a strong enough army to protect it.

The main reason for this, besides the fact that Qi's ruler Tian Jian was an indecisive and foolish monarch, is related to the state of Yan in the past. Back then, King Zhao of Yan attacked Qi and almost destroyed it.

After that, the State of Qi never recovered.

Today, Qi appears to be at peace and is extremely wealthy due to its vigorous development of commerce. However, Qi lacks the strength to protect all of this, and a single war could cause the entire country to fall.

This is a conclusion Jiang Chuan reached after observing the defensive strength of various cities in Qi during his travels with Gongsun Liji.

Gongsun Liji was also very interested in this journey with Jiang Chuan.

In her earlier years, although she lived in the State of Qi, which was a peaceful place, she did not travel around for some reason. Instead, she lived deep in the mountains and forests and had little contact with the outside world.

Therefore, she was actually quite unfamiliar with the State of Qi.

After such a long time, strolling around the city again and seeing so many people, Gongsun Liji couldn't help but feel excited. More importantly, Jiang Chuan had disguised her a little, so her appearance now looked rather ordinary, at least she wouldn't attract the attention of outsiders like before.

This was a feeling that Gongsun Liji had never experienced before.

In the past, she could always feel the gazes of outsiders on her face, and she could feel their amazement and covetousness towards her.

While being noticed is a good thing, being constantly watched and talked about is not pleasant.

"This is delicious!"

"This is actually quite fun!"

"Hey, is this a magic trick?"

Although Gongsun Liji was not young, because she had not been in contact with the outside world for many years, her mind was like that of a child who never grew up. She appeared innocent and carefree. As she strolled through the market, she seemed to have inexhaustible fun. Almost every new and interesting thing excited her.

Jiang Chuan silently followed Gongsun Liji, appearing very composed. He showed no excitement towards the various novel things, simply watching quietly.

At the same time, he also gained a deeper understanding of Tianming's lively and active personality in the original work.

Aside from Jing Ke, who was unreliable, Gongsun Liji's innocence was perhaps inherited by Tianming.