People in the Qin Dynasty, entertained during the Warring States period

After all, in the eyes of most people and officials in Qin, Lü Buwei was a good prime minister.

If it were truly so easy to kill Lü Buwei, wouldn't it have been much simpler for Ying Zheng to just overturn the chessboard and smash Lü Buwei to death? It's just that he didn't want to prevent the six generations of legacy from being fully realized in his lifetime by killing Lü Buwei.

"Your Majesty, think about it, if you were to kill Lü Buwei in Ganquan Palace, how would the world view you, and how would they view the King?"

"Lü Buwei can die, but he must not die in the palace. Otherwise, talented people from the seven states will still come to Qin, Qin will still be strong, and Your Majesty will still be able to unify the seven states."

The more Cao Ze talked, the more he felt that making Wei Zhuang take the blame was indeed a good choice.

How perfect it would be if Lü Buwei were assassinated by a master assassin from an enemy state.

Just as Lü Buwei killed him, he would also give him the pretext of being assassinated by an enemy state.

Zhao Ji nodded, somewhat bewildered, "Then I'll listen to you."

"However, for your safety, you will stay at Ganquan Palace with me for the time being."

Cao Ze grinned. So this is how I dug my own grave?

"that……"

Zhao Ji pursed her lips. "What's with all this 'that'? Are you worried about rumors again? Well then, I will immediately send an imperial edict to your residence, ordering you to come to Ganquan Palace to revise 'Dream of the Red Chamber' and give the world an explanation."

You're getting better and better at dealing with my concubine... Cao Ze took a light breath and said slowly, "Your Majesty, it's not that I'm unwilling to come to the palace to serve you, but that I already have a way to deal with Lü Buwei."

Zhao Ji was taken aback. "It can work?"

Cao Ze said, "It's worth a try."

Zhao Ji hesitated, "Is there any danger?"

Cao Ze said, "No."

His casual tone was merely to reassure Zhao Ji; to say there was absolutely no danger would be to greatly underestimate Lü Buwei.

Zhao Ji was still somewhat unwilling. After thinking for a moment, she said, "As long as you stay in Ganquan Palace, Lü Buwei will not dare to touch you. This is the safest option."

Cao Ze thought to himself, "If I don't throw in some bombshells, Zhao Ji won't budge."

"Empress Dowager..."

Cao Ze gazed affectionately into Zhao Ji's shimmering phoenix eyes and couldn't help but take her hand in his.

"Your Majesty, I can stay in Ganquan Palace for a day or a year, so how could I not stay for ten or a hundred years?"

Zhao Ji was stunned, "This...this..."

"If love between two people is destined to last, why should they be together day and night..." Cao Ze said emotionally, "After I have dealt with Lü Buwei, wouldn't it be better if the Empress Dowager and I could live happily ever after?"

Zhao Ji was confused by Cao Ze's words and could only nod and peek at the rice, saying, "Mmm, mmm..."

Cao Ze held Zhao Ji's hand tightly.

The skin on his hand was delicate and smooth, as if it were carved from the finest mutton fat jade. It was warm, white, and soft, making him want to examine it closely.

Zhao Ji felt a little pain from Cao Ze's grip and let out a soft moan.

"Sir, it hurts..."

Cao Ze reluctantly released his hand and said with shame, "Your Majesty, it was my fault."

Zhao Ji's eyes reddened slightly. "What wrong has the gentleman done? The one who is wrong is Lü Buwei!"

"Sir, you just mentioned wanting to deal with Lü Buwei. Do you have any plans, or is there anything you need my help with?"

"Zhao Gao and those six sword slaves are quite capable. If you need them, please feel free to use them. I won't be sad if they die, as long as you are safe."

Cao Ze never expected the unexpected joy to come so suddenly.

But he didn't show his joy; a real man keeps his composure.

"Speaking of which, the Empress Dowager can really help me."

Zhao Ji was overjoyed, realizing that Cao Ze needed her help, and quickly said, "Tell me, how can I help you?"

Cao Ze pondered for a moment and said, "Could the Empress Dowager secretly tell Lü Buwei that someone is trying to assassinate him, and that he should be careful?"

Zhao Ji asked in surprise, "Is this helping you?"

Cao Ze said, "That's right. My plan is called 'beating the grass to scare the snake,' so that Lü Buwei will gradually walk into a dead end."

Zhao Ji suddenly smiled, a bewitching smile that seemed to captivate and enchant.

"Then you'd better work hard for me today, sir, or I won't help you."

Cao Ze's expression turned solemn. "Serving the Empress Dowager is my duty."

"Please, Your Majesty, remove your clothes."

"Hehe..." Zhao Ji laughed as she took off her clothes, twisted her waist, and lay down in Cao Ze's arms.

"You idiot, you rascal, come quick, come quick..."

The air was filled with a cheerful atmosphere.

……

Chapter 414 What can relieve worries? Only one's wife.

Historically, Zhao Ji was synonymous with beautiful concubines.

She was beautiful and kind, but her brows were furrowed with worry and her makeup was tearful.

Cao Ze felt that "plump and juicy" could be added as a footnote.

Zhao Ji was such a seductive woman; she was beautiful, with a delicate and supple complexion, and was incredibly alluring.

Her beautiful, watery eyes were full of allure, and her voluptuous body, with its slender waist swaying with every twist and turn, was incredibly alluring.

After a period of rest following his busy schedule, Cao Ze got up and left the house.

Seeing Cao Ze get up, Zhao Ji straightened her back and leaned against his back. Her beautiful face, radiant with beauty, was full of satisfaction and reluctance, and her eyes revealed a seductive charm.

She said softly, "It's still early, sir. What time are you in?"

Cao Ze thought to himself, "It's almost dark. If we don't leave soon, we'll have to spend the night here."

He has always been able to distinguish between work and family.

After finishing his work at Zhao Ji's place, how could he not go home?

Zhao Ji isn't a beautiful boss, so she has to work overtime at home every day.

"Your Majesty, given my status, I cannot remain in the palace for long..."

Zhao Ji's hair was disheveled, with her black hair cascading over Cao Ze's shoulders and back, its fragrance alluring.

"How lamentable..."

Zhao Ji's speech was smooth and her voice was soft and charming.

She murmured softly, as if sighing, "When will I be able to spend every day and night with you, stay by your side, hold your hand, and grow old together?"

Cao Ze felt somewhat ashamed.

He actually hoped that Zhao Ji was just playing around with him, taking advantage of his looks, rather than saying sweet words to him and creating a touching love story.

After all, she was Ying Zheng's mother.

It's like marrying your boss's mother; are you the boss's father or his subordinate?

How can a leader be a leader if they can't do that?

Unfortunately, Zhao Ji preferred to talk about feelings and believed in love rather than simply playing around.

By pandering to her tastes, he could only continue to indulge in romance with Zhao Ji.

Even though she had tried to restrain herself, Zhao Ji gradually became infatuated with him and got on his pirate ship.

There's a strong tendency for them to get along so well that they'll put on wedding clothes and marry each other.

During this period, it was obvious that Zhao Ji began to be jealous of the women around her.

If it weren't for my initial generous and unconcerned attitude, I'm afraid he would have taken advantage of my kindness and made me remain chaste in public.

"It will happen, I believe it will happen soon..."

Whether the Qin state is in chaos or not, Zhao Ji has the final say.

Cao Ze was coaxing Zhao Ji as if she were a child.

As long as this person doesn't cause trouble, I'll be grateful.

Zhao Ji's alluring face concealed a melancholy, yet she remained captivatingly charming.

"Sir, you're just trying to coax me. I know that as long as I am the Empress Dowager and still call myself 'I,' I cannot stay with you forever and go to the ends of the earth together..."

Cao Ze immediately channeled his inner movie star.

There were sighs, silences, and dejection.

If he were to light another cigarette and puff away in the corner, he'd look exactly like a spineless male protagonist on TV.

"Your Majesty, it is my fault..."

Seeing Cao Ze like this, Zhao Ji was deeply distressed.

She stammered, "It's better this way... this way, so as not to put Zheng'er in a difficult position..."

So you knew that if you acted up, your eldest son would be very embarrassed...

Cao Ze looked up at the sky at a 45-degree angle.

When the atmosphere had calmed down enough, he turned back to look at Zhao Ji kneeling alone on the couch, his expression a mixture of reluctance, melancholy, and complex emotions. He said, "Empress Dowager, I'm leaving..."

Zhao Ji watched Cao Ze leave without saying a word, feeling extremely distressed and unable to express her feelings.

She felt she should do something for Cao Ze to make herself feel better.

The master is really something. He doesn't want anything from her, which makes her both happy and sad. She feels like she's less than a dog, even though she's the empress dowager.

Cao Ze left the bedchamber and let out a long sigh of relief.

Damn it, every time I leave, it's like a life-or-death separation.

If Zhao Ji hadn't fallen for this act, if this weren't work, and if it weren't for the love and peace of Qin, he wouldn't have done this...