Yan Xingqi remained silent for a long time and then said: "His Royal Highness is indeed very courageous."
Perhaps it was my indifference to the treasure that made him feel a little chilled, so he stood up and wanted to leave.
I smiled and said, "I have already prepared a banquet.
Brother, please stay here at noon."
Yan Xingqi sighed and said: "I heard that Donghu's army has already invaded the country.
I don't have time to drink.
I'd better go back to prepare and return to Qin as soon as possible."
I nodded and said, "That's fine.
Now is the time for Da Qin to hire people.
It's time for my eldest brother to go back and contribute to the country."
Yan Xingqi hurriedly said goodbye and left.
I found Zhao Xiaoyang and asked him to send someone to keep Yan Xingqi under close surveillance.
The more relaxed Jinghou made her condition in her letter, the heavier my heart became.
I picked up the teacup and silently stared at the sky in the bridal chamber.
Scenes from the past appeared in my mind.
I suddenly had a terrible premonition that I might never see Empress Jing again.
This feeling made me shudder, and I accidentally dropped the tea cup to the ground, with broken porcelain pieces flying everywhere.
The eunuch standing by me hurriedly came over to take care of me.
I felt agitated for no reason and said, "Get out of here."
The eunuch was so frightened that he stepped aside tremblingly.
A deep voice came from behind: "Go ahead and let me do it."
I turned around and looked, but it was Chen Zisu who had arrived.
Chen Zisu looked at the porcelain pieces on the floor and said softly: "It seems that the young master is in a bad mood, but I don't know if it is because of Dong Hu's incident."
I shook my head and asked Chen Zisu to sit down across from me: "Mr.
Chen, you came just in time.
There is something I want to discuss with you."
Chen Zisu smiled and said: "Young master, do you want to discuss state affairs or family affairs with me?"
His words were pun-intended.
Could it be that he had already seen something from my abnormal performance?
I whispered: "I want to go to Qin" Chen Zisu did not feel any surprise and said calmly: "Young Master should indeed go there."
I was very surprised, thinking that if I said this, I would definitely be opposed by Chen Zisu.
Unexpectedly, he actually agreed with my decision.
Chen Zisu said: "Although Donghu stationed troops in the northern part of Qin, it has not invaded Qin's territory for a long time.
This proves that Wanyan Lietai is still in a wait-and-see attitude.
If Dakang is firm in its alliance with Qin, Donghu may not dare to risk invading south." , the young master goes to Kangdu is a clear signal to the people of the world that Donghu may retreat when he sees the difficulties.
The Queen Mother of Qin is the young master's adoptive mother, and she has spared no effort to help the young master when he is in danger many times.
From a moral point of view, the young master You should also go visit your doctor.”
I nodded heavily.
Chen Zisu added: "The Queen Mother's condition is still unclear.
If the situation is optimistic, everything will be easy to say.
But if the condition is serious," he paused and said, "Young master's trip to the capital of Qin will become extremely important in the future."
The change of political power in Qin State is closely related to the master’s grand plan.
The master must be prepared for a rainy day.”
I sighed: "Mr.
Chen's words resonate with me.
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Now the situation in Dakang has been basically stable, and you are all here to help me control the situation.
I can walk away with peace of mind."
Chen Zisu said: "Master, what do you plan to do with Yan Xingqi?"
I smiled and said, "Yan Xingqi holds the map of Miao's treasure.
It's too early to kill him now."
Chen Zisu said: "But if the young master doesn't kill him, will Yan Xingqi take advantage of this Donghu incident to cause chaos?"
I sneered and said: "Dong Hu's matter probably has something to do with him.
I'm always thinking about one thing.
Why does Yan Xingqi want to be the emperor of Qin so much?
Even if it's only for one day, he is willing to do it.
Is there something hidden in this?
" Chen Zisu frowned and said, "Yan Xingqi has been fighting for imperial power all his life.
Maybe this is his biggest wish, but it is not necessarily known."
I shook my head and said: "He is an old fox.
Imperial power is important to him, and life is even more important to him.
Until now, he has used the map of Miao's treasure as a bargaining chip with me.
There must be an ulterior secret in it
.
"
Chen Zisu smiled and said: "He exchanged treasures for the throne of Qin, plus his own life.
How can anything in the world be so cheap?"
He suddenly interrupted his sentence and looked at me blankly.
I also suddenly woke up and said almost at the same time as Chen Zisu: "The treasure is in Qin."
I smiled.
Why did I never think of this?
Yan Xingqi was not just planning for the throne of Qin.
How could he give me the treasure for nothing?
Good thing.
Chen Zisu said: "Zisu really can't figure out whether this Miao treasure is really so important."
I smiled calmly and said: "Mr.
Chen, Miao's treasure is not of great significance to me, but I cannot let it fall into the hands of others."
"Little Master" Yi An ran over out of breath.
He shouted from a distance: "The princess has given birth."
I stood up suddenly and ran excitedly outside the palace.
After taking two steps, I stopped and said, "Boy or girl?"
Yi An smiled brightly and said: "Congratulations, little master, you are a fair and fat little prince."
I almost fainted from the lack of joy.
Completely ignoring Chen Zisu's congratulations, he ran towards the palace at full speed.
Everyone in the palace was overjoyed by the arrival of this little life.
When I rushed back to the palace, all my lovely wives were cheering in the garden.
King Yi was also standing there happily.
He was so happy that he didn't know what to expect. .
Yan Lin and Li Ji came forward and held my arms: "Don't rush in, Hui Qiao and Wen Po are helping the child bathe."
As if I was in a dream, I asked dubiously: "It's really a boy."
Yan Lin and Li Ji smiled and nodded.
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King Yi said with a straight face: "You didn't ask how Chu'er was, but first you asked whether the child was a boy or a girl.
Doesn't it mean that Chu'er's position in your heart is not as good as that of a child?"
Since I ascended to the throne of the prince, he This is the first time he scolded me like this.
I couldn't help but secretly feel ashamed, but said slyly: "Yi An already told me that Chu'er and her son are safe.
Father-in-law, please don't be offended."
King Yi smiled and said, "I know.
How do you treat Chu'er?
I'm very happy."
He became a little incoherent in his excitement.
With King Yi's advice, when I entered the room, I suppressed my inner excitement and first visited Chu'er, who gave birth to Lin'er for me.
Chu'er's face was pale and her forehead was still dripping with sweat.
It was obvious that she had suffered a lot just now, and I couldn't help but feel a little guilty when I remembered that I was not by her side when she needed me most.
I held Chu'er's catkin and said softly: "Chu'er, thank you for your hard work."
Chu'er smiled softly and said, "This child is too impatient.
I wanted to wait for you to come back before letting him come into this world, but I didn't expect that he couldn't wait any longer."
I couldn't help but laugh, and my eyes fell on my son's pink little face.
I couldn't help but have an unspeakable feeling in my heart.
When my mother gave birth to me, my father was not by her side, how should she suppress her mood.
I stretched out my hand to pick up the baby, but Yan Lin picked her up first, giggling and saying, "This baby looks more like Yin Kong."
Siqi smiled and said, "Your eyes are about to pop out, why not give birth to another son for Yin Kong."
Yan Lin glared at me fiercely and said: "He loves Chu'er more, otherwise why would he have a son with Chu'er?
We are all daughters."
I laughed and said: "Don't be jealous, I will let all of you give birth to a group of children for me in the future."
I leaned over to take a good look at my son.
Unexpectedly, Yan Lin picked up her son and walked to the next room: "The old man's eyes are wide open waiting for his grandson.
I'd better take him over and show him."
I knew Yan Lin was deliberately trying to mess with me, so I had no choice but to suppress my inner desire and sit back next to Chu Er.
After everyone dispersed, Chu'er snuggled into my arms and whispered: "I was really scared just now, for fear that I would be like my mother."
I hugged her delicate body tightly and said, "Don't say stupid things, you Isn’t it a good thing?”
Chu Er said softly: "The moment I gave birth to this child, I seemed to see my mother.
It turns out that I can give up anything for him."
I naturally understood what Chu'er was referring to, and I felt moved in my heart.
I kissed her forehead gently and said, "Good boy, Chu'er, have a good rest.
I want you to recover as soon as possible and give me more children."
Chu Er spat softly: "I have just given birth and you have such thoughts again."
Two rosy clouds flew up on her pretty face, making her look even more charming and charming.
I whispered in her ear: "I haven't done that kind of thing with you for a long time, and I miss you so much."
Chu'er wrinkled her cute nose and grabbed my ears: "You are such a dissolute and unscrupulous fool, get out of here quickly."
I laughed loudly.
At this time, Yan Lin happened to call me from the next door, so I got up to see my son.
As I held my son in my arms, I felt a real and intimate feeling that was indescribable and something I had never felt before.
Only now did I know why I longed for a son so much, because he represented the continuation of my life and rights, and my eyes couldn't help but get wet.
King Yi said softly: "My good grandson doesn't have a name yet."
I calmed down from the ecstasy.
It was really a difficult problem to name my son.
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My father was born with the character Yin.
Logically speaking, I should be the character named Qi.
But now I had no choice but to make mistakes.
I thought about it and said: "Just Called Long Qitian" King Yi's eyes lit up.
He must know the meaning of Qitian.
This child should become a great emperor in the future.
Only my son can match this name.
Following Chen Zisu's advice, I did not publicize my trip to the capital of Qin in a big way.
I only told the close friends and officials around me about it.
The most difficult thing to face is my lovely wives.
They have just come from Green Sea Plains, Chu'er has not yet given birth, but I have to leave here and go to Qin.
Fortunately, they were all considerate and knew that everything should be done first, and no one stopped me.
The more this happened, the worse I felt.
Before leaving, I came to Yaoru's room again.
After this period of recuperation, her body recovered a lot, but her consciousness was still blank and she had no impression of anyone.
During these days, Yanping has been serving her personally.
I asked about Yaoru's current situation, came to sit next to her, and Yanping and the two maids withdrew.
I stared at Yaoru's beautiful eyes shrouded in mist and said softly: "Yaoru, tomorrow I will go to Daqin.
I know that none of you want to let me go, but I have to go."
Yaoru looked at me blankly without any reaction, and I whispered: "When I was a proton, I hoped to become an emperor above ten thousand people one day, and now I am getting closer and closer to this goal. , but I find that I still have many things that are difficult to accomplish."
My voice was choked with sobs.
Yaoru has always been demented.
Now Jinghou is seriously ill again.
I can't make the woman I truly love happy.
I stretched out my hand and held Yaoru's catkins.
She did not refuse, and allowed me to hold her delicate hand quietly: "Yaoru, come back, I don't want to lose any of you."
Tears slipped from my cheeks and fell quietly on the back of Yaoru's hand.
Yaoru's delicate body trembled, a smile appeared on the corner of her lips, but her eyes were still looking out the window: "Empty" When I walked out of the door, I met Li Ji who came to visit Yaoru.
She seemed worried.
When she saw me, she whispered: "Yinkong, I want to ask you something."
I nodded, took her slender hand to the corridor in front of the door and sat down.
Li Ji said: "After you arrive in Qindu, don't forget to pay homage to my father."
I smiled and said, "How could I forget this?
I will definitely worship him properly."
Li Ji sighed quietly and said: "Siqi and I are really unfilial.
No one has visited my father's tomb for many years.
I'm afraid the weeds have grown tall."
I hugged her shoulders and said, "When I go to Qindu this time, I will try my best to find my father-in-law's bones.
If I can find them, I will bring his ashes back."
Li Ji said with tears in her eyes: "Dad died in that war, and I'm afraid his body has long been lost."
I also know that the hope of finding Baidial's body is slim, so saying this is just to comfort Li Ji.
Li Ji took out a package and handed it to me heavily: "Here are the snacks made by Siqi and I.
You can bring them to my father's grave and let him have a taste."
He wiped away his tears and said, "Xiang Jing is a vicious person.
You need to be careful of her when you go to Qin."
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She didn't know the relationship between me and Queen Jing, so she asked me like this.
Thinking of the time when Queen Jing had her father killed, I whispered: "Do you hate her?"
Li Ji shook her head and said: "Since I left Qin, I have forgotten everything in the past, including hatred."
I can't be like Li Ji.
I can't forget the deep hatred in my heart and the humiliation I suffered.
At midnight, I arrived at the Yuerong Palace where Emperor Xinde was imprisoned.
Che Hao personally took charge of the security here.
When he heard the news of my arrival, he hurriedly came out to greet me.
I looked up at the brightly lit room in front of me and whispered, "He's not asleep yet."
Che Hao nodded and said, "He goes to bed very late every day, but his physical condition is not bad."
I have to admire Xin Dehuang's tenacious vitality.
Of course, this is also inseparable from Zhou Duhan's care.
"Where is Doctor Zhou?"
"He is still in the old emperor's room, helping him with acupuncture."
I smiled lightly and walked slowly towards the lighted direction.
When I opened the door, I saw Zhou Duhan performing acupuncture on Emperor Xinde.
Emperor Xinde was sitting facing the door.
As soon as I walked into the room, he saw me.
From his eyes, I didn't find much hatred, only an inexplicable sadness.
In front of me, he is just a loser, and he has no chance of revenge.
Zhou Duhan put away the golden needles and saluted in unison: "Your Highness, you are here to visit your Majesty so late."
I smiled and said, "If I hadn't come, I wouldn't have known how caring Imperial Doctor Zhou was to my father."
Zhou Duhan said: "It is the duty of a minister to take care of His Majesty."
I smiled and nodded, and said kindly: "It's getting late, Doctor Zhou should go back and rest first."
Zhou Duhan then stood up and left.
Che Hao closed the door from the outside.
The dull sound of the door closing made Emperor Xinde couldn't help but tremble, and he looked at me with muddy eyes.
Showing a look of extreme fear.
I smiled and sat down opposite him: "The two of us haven't been this close for a long time."
Emperor Xinde is getting old, and this aging is the aging of his heart.
I suddenly had a strong feeling.
He is just a useless person now.
A dying old man.
Looking at his old state, my hatred for him has indeed diminished a bit, but I still can't forgive him.
Emperor Xinde dipped his finger in the tea, wrote a big word on the table, and then looked up at me.
I nodded and asked Che Hao to provide him with pen and ink.
Because I was worried that Emperor Xinde would write our secrets indiscriminately, I deprived him of the right to write since I placed him under house arrest.
Emperor Xinde slowly wrote a line of words on white rice paper: "Since you have gained a prosperous world, why do you still torture me and let me die peacefully?"
I sighed and said: "I have a reason to keep you.
If you die now, your princes and grandsons will most likely take the opportunity to cause trouble.
At least now I don't have the energy to take care of them."
A wry smile appeared on Emperor Xinde's face, and he continued to write: "How long do you plan to let me live?"
I smiled and said: "I don't know.
Maybe I will let you live until the day when I can unify the world."
Emperor Xinde looked at me blankly, and after a long time he wrote: "Has the elixir been refined?"
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Unexpectedly, he was still worried about immortality at this time.
I took out a jade bottle from my arms, which indeed contained the elixir of immortality that Yuan Tianchi had prepared for him.
Emperor Xinde's eyes suddenly became brighter.
I sneered and said: "Yuan Tianchi is not a warlock at all.
He is a chess piece I placed beside you.
Since you are bent on seeking immortality, I have no choice but to do what you want.
If the elixir in this jade bottle can lead to immortality, Why would he end up being murdered by you if he didn't take it himself?"
Emperor Xinde lowered his head.
The wolf hair in his hand fell to the ground.
I picked up Bai Xuan on the table, put it over the candle and lit it.
I stood up and said, "You can rest here and retire here.
I won't treat you badly."
Emperor Xinde made a hehe sound from his throat, and I lowered my head and looked down.
But I saw him writing a few big characters on the ground: "It's my good fortune to be well off, but my misfortune" I stared into his eyes for a long time, and Emperor Xinde nodded heavily.
Two lines of turbid tears slid down his cheeks.
His fate was completely in my hands.
At this moment, his heart was full of helplessness and sorrow. .
This was not only a lament for his own fate, but also because I ruthlessly shattered his dream of immortality.
I couldn't sleep that night.
I couldn't help but think of the situation when I went from Kangdu to Qin as a hostage.
Unconsciously, over the years, I finally became a ruler respected by thousands of people from a young boy.
Dominating, turning to dominate the destiny of others, this time going to Qin is completely different from that time.
Tang Mei, A Dong, and Lang Ci led two hundred warriors to accompany me to the Qin Kingdom.
Among all the wives, I only chose Hui Qiao to accompany me.
One of the important reasons is that I hope that he can use his superb medical skills to Cure the disease of the crystal queen.
Although I did not make my trip to Qin public, I told Yan Xingqi about it, and Yan Xingqi immediately understood what I meant.
He and the twelve officials of the State of Qin who were traveling as envoys accompanied me back to the capital of Qin.
It seems that he still has extravagant hopes for the throne of the State of Qin.
We traveled to Qin State by land.
Because we were worried about Queen Jing's condition, we did not dare to stop much on the way.
We traveled day and night to Qin State.
Seven days later, we arrived at Luanyang, a large city in the west of Qin State.
Luanyang is the national granary of the Qin State.
Now that the Qin State is suffering from drought, the grains shipped from all over the country are stored here and then distributed to all parties, including the grains borrowed from Dakang.
Therefore, Luanyang became the Qin State's granary.
It is currently the most important city in the country.
In order to prevent the hungry people from rioting and grabbing food, the total number of troops stationed here reached 60,000.
The general responsible for commanding the army was Yue Chijing.
Jing once had a chance encounter.
I have a very bad impression of this person.
At the beginning, he was the one who guarded Yanzhou, closed the gate tightly, and allowed hundreds of thousands of Qin soldiers to fend for themselves.
Although he was ordered by Empress Jing at the time, as a border official It is indeed despicable for the general to do such a thing.
When Yue Chijing heard the news that Yan Xingqi and I had arrived, he hurriedly led all the officials in the city to greet us and welcomed us into the official residence in the city with great respect.
No matter how cold my attitude was, Yue Chijing always greeted me with a smile.
It seemed that it was no accident that he was able to be reused by Empress Jing.
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After the dinner, Yan Xingqi came to the courtyard where I rested.
He wanted to talk to me in detail many times on the way, but I always pushed him back lukewarm.
Now that he has arrived in Qin, he is still unsure.
The real thought in my heart seems to be to find out my decision.
I smiled and said, "Brother came just in time.
Hui Qiao just made me a pot of good herbal tea.
Please try it with me."
Yan Xingqi smiled and said: "I didn't expect that I would have such a good taste.
I would like to try the herbal tea brewed by the princess herself."
I looked at Yan Xingqi's increasingly white hair on his temples and said, "This medicinal tea has the effect of blackening hair.
I will bring two boxes to my elder brother later."
Yan Xingqi subconsciously touched his temples and said with a wry smile: "Time makes people grow old.
It seems that I can't do it if I don't recognize old age."
I smiled and said: "Everyone will grow old eventually, and no one will stay young forever."
Yan Xingqi sighed and said, "It's a pity that I haven't realized my wish so far."
The wish he mentioned was of course referring to ascending the throne of Qin.
I drank tea for a short time and deliberately pretended to be careless.
Yan Xingqi whispered: "Is it true that His Royal Highness is not interested in Miao's treasure?"
I slowly put down the tea cup and said: "If you say that I have no interest in Miao's treasure at all, I would be lying.
Brother, I understand what you mean.
You want to exchange the treasure map for the throne of Qin, but there is one thing.
You must understand that although Dakang and Qin are allies, I cannot interfere in Qin’s internal affairs.”
Yan Xingqi said: "Your Highness, Xiang Jing is seriously ill.
Unless a miracle occurs, she will not have much time to live."
I couldn't help but frown, and suppressed the anger in my heart.
Yan Xingqi saw that my expression was wrong, he paused and then said: "Zewang Yan Yuanli is just a mediocre son-emperor.
Once Xiang Jing dies, he has no ability to control the overall situation of the Qin State, not to mention the internal problems of the Qin State."
Foreign invasion and troubled times make it difficult to think without confusion.
I sneered: "If the eldest brother ascends the throne, can he stabilize the situation in Qin?"
Yan Xingqi nodded and said: "Although I don't have the ability of His Highness the Crown Prince, I am still somewhat confident in dealing with the princes and ministers of the Qin State.
As long as I have control over the political affairs of the Qin State, I will definitely be able to stabilize the situation."
I asked bluntly: "What's in it for me?"
Yan Xingqi said: "I will help His Highness the Prince find the Miao treasure, and from now on, the State of Qin will surrender to Dakang."
In order to ascend to the throne, he actually thought of betraying Da Qin, but based on my understanding of him, Yan It's hard to believe Xingqi's words.
Although he speaks very well now, once he ascends the throne, he might be the first to turn against me.
I smiled and said, "Brother, I've been talking for so long, but I haven't seen any sincerity from you."
Of course Yan Xingqi understood what I meant by sincerity.
He bit his lip and said, "As long as you return to Qindu and make sure that I am safe and sound, I will give you the treasure map."
I stared at Yan Xingqi's eyes and said, "There is something that I have always been curious about.
How did Yan Yuanzong die?"
Yan Xingqi smiled slyly and said: "I'm afraid no one will know about this.
It was Yan Yuanji who killed Yan Yuanzong, and Yan Yuanji has already become a pile of withered bones."
I sneered: "Don't you realize now that the Queen Mother wants to kill you because he blamed you for Yan Yuanzong's death?"
Yan Xingqi sighed and said: "This time I returned to Qin, I actually took a huge risk."
I said meaningfully: "Brother, do you think it's worth exchanging your life for an illusory position?"
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Yan Xingqi's eyes flashed with excitement: "It's worth it, even if I sacrifice my life, I have no regrets":