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

"Your Majesty, I understand. Thank you."

Zhao Ji stretched out her jade-like arm, wrapped it around Cao Ze's neck, and gently kissed Cao Ze's cheek.

"We are one, so there's no need for thanks. If you want to express your gratitude, let me enjoy your blessings in my palace and hope you will soon bear me a son or daughter..."

Zhao Ji whispered sweet nothings in Cao Ze's ear, almost causing his heart to race.

He had no intention of causing any further trouble or sowing seeds of discord before he had killed Lü Buwei.

Especially for a woman like Zhao Ji, whose identity is sensitive in every aspect.

"Your Majesty's affection is so great that I am truly ashamed. I will dedicate my life to serving Your Majesty."

Zhao Ji's body went limp after hearing Cao Ze's words. She lay half-reclined in Cao Ze's arms, gazing tenderly at his resolute face with a lovestruck expression.

"I am truly grateful to have you, sir..."

Zhao Ji couldn't wait to undress Cao Ze.

This sudden turn of events almost made Cao Ze jump out of the car.

By the time he realized what Zhao Ji was planning to do, it was already too late.

Good heavens, who knows if this thing even left Zhangtai Palace, it's right here in the carriage... okay?

As the Empress Dowager's personal phoenix carriage, the carriage was not small and its facilities were quite complete. If you didn't look closely, you might mistake it for someone's private room.

Not to mention, the imperial carriage also has traces of mechanical engineering, and its sound insulation is top-notch.

But no matter how good the sound insulation is, it's impossible to completely eliminate all sound.

What's more, the two of them were wrestling inside the carriage.

The two sisters, Zhuanpo and Miehun, who were the grooms, heard it more clearly and felt it most intensely.

The two sisters exchanged a glance. After years of getting along, they understood each other perfectly.

From now on, Ganquan Palace is truly about to undergo a major change; even the Empress Dowager will likely have to listen to Mr. Cao Ze.

Ganquan Palace was not far away. The two sisters, Zhuanpo and Miehun, did their best to control the imperial carriage and slowly arrived at Zhao Ji's bedchamber in Ganquan Palace.

They remained silent, for if the Empress Dowager were to be disturbed, she might die.

Zhao Gao and the other four sword slaves had already left, and they nervously drove away the surrounding palace servants using various excuses.

If people found out that the Empress Dowager was flirting with a man in the carriage, the Qin Palace would be in chaos.

"Soul Transformation, Soul Destruction, come in."

As the carriage gradually calmed down, Zhao Ji's voice, languid yet slightly weary, rang out.

The two sisters paused for a moment, then opened the carriage door and went inside.

"Empress Dowager..."

Zhuanpo Miehun glanced at Zhao Ji, whose clothes were disheveled, with surprise.

Looking further, Zhao Ji was standing behind a shirtless man.

The two women realized this was disrespectful and immediately lowered their heads.

"I wish to take a bath..."

Zhao Ji gave a curt and unenthusiastic order.

Her body felt like it was about to be torn apart by some petty thief; she needed to rest properly.

After the Soul-Slaying Technique was dispelled, Cao Ze asked gently, "Empress Dowager, are you alright?"

Zhao Ji glared at Cao Ze, her eyes as gentle as spring water.

"Go ahead and torment me all you want, I'll be tormented to death by you one day... Oh well, I love you so much, it'll be worth it if you kill me..."

Zhao Ji sighed with mixed feelings. Cao Ze was becoming more and more valiant, which made her both love and hate him.

Cao Ze grinned, unsure whether to laugh or cry.

Zhao Ji is becoming more and more infatuated with him; who knows if this is a good thing?

If it were any other woman, he could at least avoid her if he couldn't afford to offend her, but the First Emperor's mother... there's no way he can avoid her...

A short while later, the two women, Zhuanpo and Miehun, returned and stood respectfully outside the carriage, saying, "Empress Dowager, the hot water is ready."

After a few breaths, Cao Ze helped Zhao Ji, who had difficulty walking, out of the carriage.

All irrelevant people around were driven away, and apart from the sword slave, no one else saw them.

Zhao Ji moved with some difficulty, and Cao Ze would kindly support her every time she was about to fall.

Zhao Ji seemed to be enjoying herself, and she lingered with Cao Ze for half an incense stick's time in that short distance.

The two sisters, Zhuanpo and Miehun, both looked up at the sky, seemingly oblivious to what was happening.

"Come here, take off your clothes and help me and my husband bathe."

Seeing that there were almost no palace servants in the bedchamber, Zhao Ji knew Zhao Gao's plan, but she couldn't leave the palace unattended, so she simply had the twins, Zhuanpo and Miehun, serve her first.

His face flushed instantly.

Even if they were resistant, they had no choice but to cooperate obediently.

Cao Ze couldn't help but smirk as he watched the beautiful couple undress before him, almost completely naked, and he nearly whistled.

Sure enough, they have substance; they're well-funded.

"The master is becoming more and more unruly. Even the people around me are coveting him. Is it because I'm no longer capable...?"

Zhao Ji's gaze shifted slightly downwards, and upon seeing the still powerful Cao Ze, her words became increasingly hesitant.

She suddenly realized that she had never been able to win over Cao Ze, not even once.

"Enough, I'm tired. Sir, please carry me to bathe..."

Cao Ze swallowed back his words, "Listen to my excuses," thinking to himself that women are indeed fickle.

With a splash, Cao Ze embraced the plump and soft-bodied Zhao Ji in the steaming bath.

The two women played in the pool for a while, and Zhao Ji glanced at the two sisters who stood to the side like wooden statues.

"What are you standing there for? Hurry up and come serve me."

One of them, Zhuanhunmiepo, stood behind Zhao Ji, and the other behind Cao Ze, awkwardly mimicking the palace servants massaging their shoulders and backs.

Zhao Ji said with dissatisfaction, "She's so clumsy. If it were any of those servants, I would have had her whipped long ago."

Cao Ze said casually, "Empress Dowager, they only know how to kill, not how to serve. There's no need to be angry."

"Hmph!" Zhao Ji's beautiful eyes darkened. "If you don't know how to serve people, then learn properly."

"From now on, you will stay by the master's side and serve him well for me. If the master feels even slightly unwell, you don't need to come back."

Both Zhuanpo and Miehun were stunned, caught off guard.

"What, have you not taken my words to heart?"

Zhao Ji's phoenix face contained a faint anger, and although she was completely naked, her tone was still filled with the authority of a superior.

"Yes, Your Majesty..."

The two sisters had no choice but to give in.

“This…” Cao Ze did not expect Zhao Ji to suddenly pull this stunt.

"Your Majesty, the Six Sword Slaves are originally one. If they are separated like this, wouldn't it cause trouble if a villain were to sneak into the palace? I don't need anyone to serve me; Your Majesty's safety is the most important thing."

Cao Ze earnestly advised him.

Zhao Ji arranged for Zhuanpo Miehun to be by his side, which definitely meant she wanted to keep an eye on him.

Zhao Ji said earnestly, "Sir, Lü Buwei has repeatedly harmed you. You need capable people by your side right now. Let these two maids stay by your side so that I can feel at ease."

Cao Ze was cornered by Zhao Ji's words and couldn't come up with a good way to politely refuse.

He had no choice but to agree, saying, "Your Majesty is very kind."

Zhao Ji said calmly, "From now on, Master will be your master, understand?"

She didn't care that the Six Sword Slaves only had the strength to fight a Grandmaster when they were together; she only cared about herself.

"……Understood."

Zhuanpo Miehun knelt and said, "This servant greets her master."

Cao Ze raised his hand and said, "Get up. Although I am your master from now on, you must still regard the Empress Dowager's orders as above mine and take the Empress Dowager as your master. Do you understand?"

Both Zhuanpo and Miehun remained silent, their eyes subtly conveying, "We are just a part of your game?"

"Understood, Master."

Zhao Ji was extremely pleased; Cao Ze's words made her very happy.

Cao Ze was a bit puzzled. How should he take these two twins, who looked so much like Japanese girls, back with him?

She couldn't keep him by her side forever. If he ate and drank something, and slept with someone at night, wouldn't Zhao Ji know everything?

This is really difficult...

Cao Ze shook his head and left Ganquan Palace, followed by the two sisters, who, even in casual clothes, could not hide their exquisite and plump figures.

Zhao Gao, standing at the palace gate, watched Cao Ze leisurely lead away two sword slaves, his teeth practically grinding to dust.

The Six Sword Slaves were his trump card and source of confidence; all six of them were of the same caliber and comparable to grandmasters.

And that's it...

Zhao Gao was deflated. He dared not disobey the Empress Dowager's orders. Even if he sent away both of them, let alone give Cao Ze two sword slaves, he would have to endure it.

Hopefully, Cao Ze will consider the sisters' feelings and help him get into Zhangtai Palace.

Once he had secured the favor of the King of Qin and latched onto Ying Zheng's coattails, he vowed—

He wanted to be Zhao Gao, to be the real Zhao Gao, the Zhao Gao who held the highest position in the court!

After Cao Ze slept with the Empress Dowager and took a bath with her, the rumors at the court meeting had already spread to all the well-informed people in Xianyang.

Ya Fei stood on a high place, gazing at Cao Ze's mansion.

“Your Highness, your identity has been exposed. Cao Ze must have deduced that you were the one who fought with Jing Ni for the Black Dragon Scroll that night.”