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

He seemed to remember something and added to Zhao Gao, "Old Zhao, I guarantee you'll be fine. Don't worry about it."

Zhao Gao nearly stumbled, even though he had just broken through to the Grandmaster level.

He watched helplessly as Cao Ze led Li Wu into the pavilion, unsure whether to stop him or not.

Damn it!

Zhao Gao gritted his teeth; Cao Ze had really gone too far!

They have absolutely no consideration for the feelings of a eunuch like me!

He became even more determined.

After climbing to the position of Chief of the Central Railway Administration, he quickly severed ties with Cao Ze to avoid being implicated later.

Li Wu and Cao Ze entered the pavilion. Li Wu smiled and said, "What is it? You can tell me now, right?"

"Hmm, let me guess. Was that eunuch Zhao Gao, the one in charge of the Six Swordsmen of the Net, and was that your lover in the palace, Empress Dowager Zhao Ji?"

At this point, Li Wu suddenly said, "You're in such a hurry to bring me here, won't you ruin Empress Dowager Zhao Ji's life?"

In the entire household, she was the only one who knew a little about medicine, most of which she learned from posing as a midwife back then.

Cao Ze said guiltily, "How could I dare to offend the Empress Dowager? If the King finds out, he will exterminate my entire clan."

"Come on, come on, hurry inside, don't keep the Empress Dowager waiting."

Li Wu followed Cao Ze into the room, half suspicious and half apprehensive.

Inside, a beautiful woman was reclining on a couch, resting with her eyes half-closed.

The woman appeared to be around thirty years old, with smooth, fair skin that was rosy and well-maintained.

Looking at the beautiful woman's face, she had willow-leaf eyebrows, phoenix eyes, cherry lips, and a delicate nose.

Looking at the woman's figure, she had a slender waist and full hips. Even in loose casual clothes, she still looked mature, voluptuous, and shapely.

This was still without knowing that the beautiful woman in front of him was the most honored woman in the Qin state.

If you know this, you can better appreciate its graceful, noble, elegant, and mature temperament and charm.

This was the first time Li Wu had met the Empress Dowager, which surprised her greatly.

I never expected the Empress Dowager to look so young.

She had always thought that Cao Ze had made a great sacrifice, serving an old, toothless woman in the palace. She was even a little jealous of such a plump and beautiful woman.

Cao Ze's mouth is a real liar!

"The common woman departs from her dance and pays her respects to the Empress Dowager."

With Cao Ze's help, Li Wu has escaped the clutches of Luo Wang. Her former identity as an assassin is now a thing of the past. She has cleaned up her act and become Cao Ze's concubine.

"Hmm..." Zhao Ji opened her beautiful eyes, glanced at Li Wu, and said casually, "You are Li Wu. You are not bad looking. You are not an insult to Cao Ze."

"Uh……"

Even Cao Ze himself didn't expect Zhao Ji to say those words.

Li Wu glanced at Cao Ze, inwardly scoffing, feeling somewhat uncomfortable.

Why did they rush her here from home just to subject her to humiliation?

Cao Ze coughed lightly and said, "Your Majesty, Li Wu knows some medicine. Back when she was in the Luo Wang organization, she disguised herself as a midwife and is skilled in childbirth..."

"Come closer and let me take a good look at you."

Zhao Ji seemed not to hear Cao Ze's words and commanded Li Wu as if no one else was there.

Li Wu felt resistant, but knowing the gravity of the situation, she obediently stepped forward and knelt down beside Zhao Ji.

Zhao Ji stretched out her fair and delicate hand and gently lifted Li Wu's smooth chin. She looked at Li Wu carefully and smiled, "Indeed, she is a beauty."

She released her hand, and Li Wu lowered her slender neck slightly, bowing her eyes and saying humbly, "Your Majesty flatters me."

Zhao Ji said, "You are blessed. Remember to serve Cao Ze well, and never be like those jealous women who fight and quarrel at home all day, causing discord in the household. Do you understand?"

“…Li Wu will remember this.”

Zhao Ji continued, "You are a concubine. A concubine's job is to please others with her beauty. Although you are good-looking, if you want to gain favor, you must serve your master well, make him happy in bed, and help the mistress manage the household in your spare time. Do you understand?"

"...I understand."

Zhao Ji smiled with satisfaction.

"So best."

She casually took out a gold-threaded jade bracelet from the sandalwood box on the edge of the room. It was simple and elegant in design, but it was also inlaid with teardrop-sized rubies and sapphires. Upon closer inspection, it was quite exquisite.

"It's our first meeting, and I don't have anything of value, so please accept this bracelet as a gift."

Zhao Ji handed over the bracelet that had been prepared beforehand, showing that she was quite satisfied with Li Wu and knew the difference between superiors and inferiors.

"Thank you, Your Majesty..."

Li Wu outwardly accepted the jade bracelet with respect, but inwardly she was cursing Zhao Ji to death.

Is this some kind of manipulation? A slap on the wrist followed by a sweet treat?

She secretly made a mental note of this debt, and if Cao Ze didn't get her pregnant next time, she would never let him off the hook!

Cao Ze realized that Zhao Ji had placed him in the position of his first wife.

What's this? Getting too caught up in the role?

But I have to say, he actually had a pretty good time.

Ever since Li Wu started hanging out with Yan Ling Ji, she's become increasingly unruly.

Zhao Ji, as expected of a traditional, sheltered wife, possessed the skills to manage women, making the women in her household understand that serving their husbands well was the most important principle.

Zhao Ji stretched out her jade-like hand, revealing her fair wrist that was as white as snow.

"Take my pulse."

Li Wu placed his fingers on Zhao Ji's pulse; the pulse was smooth and flowing, like pearls rolling on a plate.

She seemed to realize something and held her breath to sense it carefully.

Smooth and gentle.

A classic sign of pregnancy!

Li Wu paused for a moment and looked at Cao Ze, who looked away guiltily.

"Has the Empress Dowager recently experienced fever, phlegm, or indigestion?"

Zhao Ji laughed and scolded, "Don't test me, I'm pregnant, it's this boy's."

Li Wu's body trembled. She never expected her man to be so amazing and capable, getting the Empress Dowager Qin pregnant.

This……

Li Wu swallowed hard. "Empress Dowager, this..."

Zhao Ji smiled faintly and said, "This lad has come to you, so he obviously trusts you. I'll be relying on you to take care of me for the next few months."

Li Wu nodded subconsciously, "Okay."

But as soon as he left the dance, his scalp tingled.

She suddenly realized something.

It seems that Zhao Ji is about to give birth to the child.

This……

What if word gets out that the Queen Dowager of Qin is pregnant? What if the King of Qin finds out that his mother is pregnant with Cao Ze's child...

OMG!

How dare Cao Ze?!

Looking at Li Wu's shocked face, Zhao Ji chuckled and said, "Surprised? That's right, I am also his woman. Just know that, and don't spread it around, understand?"

"Ming...understand."

Li Wu really wanted to crack open Cao Ze's head to see what was inside.

Of all people to get pregnant, it had to be Empress Dowager Zhao Ji!

Isn't this just like the Fire Girl, playing with fire recklessly?

Zhao Ji's smile faded, and she asked, "Can you tell how long I've been pregnant?"

Li Wu touched Zhao Ji's belly, took her pulse, and asked Zhao Ji on which day she and Cao Ze had slept together.

Zhao Ji did not hide anything and told her everything in detail.

They didn't hide anything, even what they played, how they played, or where they entered from, treating Li Wu as one of their own.

Li Wu secretly glared at Cao Ze. According to Empress Dowager Zhao Ji, Cao Ze had gone to the palace several times under the pretext of being busy with official business.

No wonder she and the Fire-Dancing Princess didn't get pregnant, but Empress Dowager Zhao Ji, who had been living deep in the palace for a long time, did.

It would be a miracle if Empress Dowager Zhao Ji hadn't gotten pregnant.

Cao Ze was so embarrassed that he almost dug out a three-bedroom apartment with his toes.

"Your Majesty, according to your pulse, and considering that your appetite has decreased and you have been drowsy recently, this has been going on for more than three months."

Cao Ze couldn't help but ask, "It's been that long?"

Zhao Ji rolled her eyes at Cao Ze, "It's about the same as I guessed. No wonder I've been so depressed and listless while Cao Ze was away from Xianyang. I thought I was missing men, but it turns out I'm pregnant, hehe."

"Li Wu, don't you think it's pretty funny?"

Li Wu hummed in agreement, smiling on the surface, but inwardly she thought, "What a joke! I should be the one who got pregnant and outsmarted Huo Ji! No way! Cao Ze has to make me pay for it with a child!"

Cao Ze had no idea what Li Wu was thinking.

He muttered to himself, "Three months... It's October now..."

Based on Jingni's experience, if you don't look closely for three months, you won't notice much difference from the outside.

However, after five or six months, it will be difficult to cover it up.

Cao Ze suggested, "Your Majesty, I recommend that you go to Yongcheng to stay temporarily before the end of the year."