250 B.C., October, Jihai Day, Qin Xiaowen King Yingzhu's mourning period ended and he officially changed the year number to succeed the throne. Succession was a very troublesome matter.
However, the vassals of the various countries were keenly aware of the great effect of etiquette in maintaining their rule. It announced the rank and dignity of the vassals, so that the officials did not dare to underestimate them.
As a result, the enthronement rituals of the various dukes became more and more complicated, often lasting for a day.
King Xiaowen had been pampering women all year round, so his health was not good. He was already old, and during the year of mourning, he could not eat meat. After a day of fatigue, he was more or less tired.
Especially since he had not touched a woman for a whole year.
This was very unbearable for him. Should he call Lady Hua Yang over tonight? He muttered to himself, but Madam Hua Yang was not young anymore. Although she was brilliant when she was young, she was not so good when she was older.
"Your Majesty, General Xiang Shou is waiting for your summons.”Eunuch Xu, who was serving King Xiaowen, said to him.
King Xiaowen frowned. Why did Xiang Shou come to find him?
Xiang Shou's reputation in the court was not good. Although he was favored by the previous king, the emperor had his own courtiers. He had planned to use Xiang Shou as an example and light his own fire first. After all, the new emperor had to have a new atmosphere.
And the former king's favorite minister was undoubtedly a very good target.
However, Xiang Shou should have realized this, so he came to plead for him. However, he was not someone who would plead for mercy so easily.
King Xiaowen thought about the back hall of Zhangtai Palace, where he rested. The front hall of Zhangtai Palace was where court meetings were held and government affairs were handled. If it was too late, the King of Qin would directly rest in the back hall and then ask the eunuch to inform the concubine to come and serve him.
"Let Xiang Shou in." King Xiaowen said.
"Yes." After Eunuch Xu left, Xiang Shou walked in under Eunuch Xu's lead. Although Xiang Shou was already in his seventies, he was still in good health, much better than Prince Zhaoxiang.
"Greetings, Your Majesty." Xiang Shou bowed.
"There is no need to be so polite," said King Xiaowen."Is there anything important for you to see me at night?"”
What he meant was that if there was nothing serious, he would have to bear the consequences for disturbing him in the middle of the night.
Xiang Shou naturally understood what King Xiaowen meant. He smiled and said,""Your Majesty, this old minister found a delicacy today. I don't dare to taste it myself, so I invite Your Majesty to have a taste.”
He didn't mention Lu Buwei. He naturally had to take the credit for this. How could he let Lu Buwei have it?
However, he didn't know that he had fallen into Zhao Mu's trap by doing so, and had completely wiped away the suspicions of Ying Zichu's faction.
"Oh?" King Xiaowen looked at Xiang Shou in surprise. It seemed that the things he had sent were not bad. He was so confident that he could move me."Since it's delicious, bring it up.”
"Yes."
Eunuch Xu walked out and exchanged glances with Xiang Shou. The next moment, the green beauty walked in under Eunuch Xu's lead. Her figure was graceful as she walked leisurely. She was dressed in a green veil that gave off a slightly hazy feeling.
"Greetings, Your Majesty.”
Her long hair cascaded down like a waterfall, her voice was gentle and soft, seeping into the bottom of her heart. Her body carried a faint fragrance that floated into King Xiaowen's nose. This fragrance was just right, not strong enough to stimulate people.
It was a treasure that Xiang Shou had found, and it even had a hint of aphrodisiac effect.
Prince Xiaowen's eyes were already attracted by the green beauty. He stared at her, her slightly furrowed eyebrows, her slim figure, and her delicate skin were all attractive to him.
His gaze could not move away.
"Your Majesty, how is this delicacy?" Xiang Shou chuckled.
"It's indeed delicious, peerless delicious! I understand Xiang Qing's heart. The late king still needs to treat this old minister well. Xiang Qing can rest assured about this. It's getting late, Xiang Qing should go back and rest early.”
King Xiaowen said.
Xiang Shou's mouth curled up slightly, and even his white beard was raised. He had achieved his goal, and his old life was saved. As for the remnants of Gan Mao, hehe, I heard that the old man had a very smart and mature grandson. So what? No matter how smart he was, he didn't know that as long as he obtained the Emperor's favor, nothing else mattered.
Eunuch Xu led Xiang Shou out and ordered the surrounding palace maids and eunuchs to guard the door.
Just as he closed the door, a low cry came from inside the room.
"Eunuch Xu, thank you." Xiang Shou wanted to see him at night, so of course, he had to go through King Xiaowen's personal eunuch.
"Hee hee, it's nothing. I also have some benefits. Lord Xiang, you should return earlier. His Majesty is not young anymore. If the officials know of your actions, they will probably attack you again.”Eunuch Xu said.
Xiang Shou smiled." I'm loyal to His Majesty. As long as His Majesty is happy, I have no regrets even if those people attack me."”As he spoke, he left the palace gates and boarded the carriage.
"Bah!"
"A sycophantic official is still showing his loyalty to me. I have been in Xianyang Palace for more than thirty years and have seen all kinds of people.”Eunuch Xu spat, then took out a few gold ingots from his sleeve and smiled.
Eunuchs had no power or influence. Of course, they needed money. Otherwise, what would happen when they grew old?
There was still a need to arrange things in the palace. Moreover, he had taken two portions.
After returning to the palace, he had not gone far when he saw an eleven-year-old eunuch standing upright in the shadows. His red hair was extremely dazzling. Eunuch Xu pursed his lips and looked around. When he saw that there was no one around, he came to the side of the eunuch.
"Zhao Gao, go back and tell His Highness the Crown Prince that Qing Mei is very favored by His Majesty.”
"Thank you, Lord Xu. Zhao Gao will inform the Crown Prince. His Highness asked me to give this to you.”As he spoke, he unknowingly stuffed ten gold ingots into Eunuch Xu's sleeve!
Feeling the heavy weight, Eunuch Xu beamed with joy.
"Lord Xu, His Majesty has performed the Duke of Zhou's ceremony several times tonight. I hope you can remember it and tell Zhao Gao tomorrow. After the matter is done, you will definitely be rewarded heavily." Zhao Gao said in a low voice.
Eunuch Xu smiled even more happily.
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