Xianyang City, eastern suburbs.
In an ordinary farmhouse.
"It will take at least three more months for this Longevity Fruit Tree to bear ripe Longevity Fruits. Only then can I carry out the next plan.”A young man stared at a tree in a daze.
The young man's face was angular and his facial features were handsome. Although he looked a little sickly, he gave off an extraordinary aura at first glance.
As for the tree in front of the young man, it had a withered trunk and a crown of yellow leaves. No matter how one looked at it, it looked like a tree that was about to die.
Only the young man knew that this tree was the Longevity Fruit Tree!
The young man's name was Zhao Yu. Half a year ago, he had transmigrated from the future. In the future, he was an agricultural professor. He did not expect to wake up one night and transmigrate to ancient times.
Half a year ago, Zhao Yu had taken over this body that had died of illness. Through his memories, he had learned that he had transmigrated to the Qin Dynasty and had relied on the mother of the original owner of this body.
After the System Awakened, it gave Zhao Yu a Newbie Gift Pack and a Longevity Fruit Tree before falling into a deep sleep.
Only when Zhao Yu planted the first ripe Longevity Fruit could the system be awakened!
After planting the Longevity Fruit Tree for three months, Zhao Yu had to spend two hours every day watering, applying fertilizer, and carefully nurturing the Longevity Fruit Tree.
Although his mother did not know why Zhao Yu was messing around with the withered tree trunk, she would laugh it off every time Zhao Yu mentioned that it was a Longevity Fruit Tree. As long as Zhao Yu was happy, she would be able to do all the extra farm work.
Who knew that Zhao Yu's mother would pass away before the Longevity Fruit Tree could ripen?
Although it had only been three months, Zhao Yu had developed a deep relationship with the mother of the original owner of this body.
The Qin Dynasty was plagued by disasters and the family was short of food and clothing. However, his mother worked hard day and night and never mistreated Zhao Yu. Every time she filled his bowl with rice, Zhao Yu's bowl would always be the fullest!
A few days ago, when his mother passed away, Zhao Yu, who had never cried before, cried for the first time. His eyes were red and swollen.
After serving the Longevity Fruit Tree, Zhao Yu returned to his room. He took out dozens of jars of wine from the cellar and drank to his heart's content.
The rich fragrance of the wine spread to the road outside the house. Coincidentally, it was smelled by the two old men, causing them to be extremely greedy. They could not help but walk towards Zhao Yu's house.
If any of Great Qin's top officials saw this, they would be shocked. These two little old men were Emperor Qin and Wang Jian, who had been traveling incognito!
"This young friend, this wine is so fragrant and mellow. I wonder if you can spare a bowl for the two of us?”Old Wang laughed shamelessly.
When Zhao Yu heard this, he raised his head and saw two old men dressed in ordinary clothes. He did not doubt their identities. It was better to be happy alone than to be happy together. He said in a deep voice,"Let's drink together."
Old Zhao and Old Wang sat on both sides of Zhao Yu. They opened the wine jars, poured a glass of wine, and downed it.
"Good wine!" Wang Jian only felt that this wine was strong to the bone. He had never drunk such strong wine before. He was already slightly tipsy after drinking a cup of wine.
Old Zhao was also known to be able to drink a thousand cups without getting drunk. This wine also surprised Old Zhao. It was sweet and mellow, far better than the royal wine of the palace!
Immediately, Old Zhao and Old Wang revealed a look of disbelief, and they regarded Zhao Yu even more seriously!
After three rounds of wine, Old Zhao touched his big belly and was extremely satisfied."How should I address you, young friend?"
"Zhao Yu, just call me Old Yu." Zhao Yu looked at Old Zhao and Old Wang. In Zhao Yu's eyes, these two people looked like ordinary old men. Zhao Yu did not feel anything special about them.
"Since young friend is so straightforward, then I'll be called Old Zhao.”the big-bellied Old Zhao said.
"My name is Old Wang." Wang Jian followed. A drunken look had already appeared on his face.
After a while, Old Zhao looked at Zhao Yu. Seeing that Zhao Yu was still drinking, he asked curiously,""Old Yu, could it be that you encountered something sad?”
Old Wang, who was at the side, also echoed,"Old Yu, let's not stand on ceremony.”
Zhao Yu raised his head and looked at Old Zhao and Old Wang. These two old men looked simple and honest. Zhao Yu could not help but sigh and start talking,"I'm depressed! My mother has just passed away, and the world will be in chaos!”
When Old Zhao and Old Wang heard this, they instantly understood that Zhao Yu was drowning his sorrows in alcohol.
"My condolences." Old Zhao sighed.
"My condolences," said Old Wang.
On second thought, would the world be in chaos in the latter half of Zhao Yu's life?
Wang Jian was astonished, his fingers trembling. If it wasn't for the fact that Zhao Yu's family member had just passed away, he would definitely have questioned him.
But even if he didn't denounce him, he was still curious. His white beard trembled as he asked,""Old Yu, the world is about to fall into chaos.”
Hearing this, Zhao Yu raised his head and sighed,""Three months later, the First Emperor Ying Zheng will die suddenly on the sand dune. Zhao Gao will use Li Si to tamper with the edict. The second emperor of Qin, Hu Hai, will also die after Zhao Gao.”
After hearing Zhao Yu's words, Old Zhao's body trembled and he looked at Zhao Yu in shock.
As for Lao Wang, he crushed the wine glass in his hand due to his nervousness!
No matter what Zhao Yu's reason was, criticizing the Emperor was a capital offense, not to mention that he had predicted the Emperor's death!
One must know that the Emperor's greatest taboo in his later years was to mention the word 'death' in front of him. Those who violated it would be executed immediately!
Just as Old Wang was about to stand up, Old Zhao hinted with his eyes for Old Wang to sit back down.
Old Zhao was furious at Zhao Yu's words, but when he thought of how Old Yu's mother had just passed away, he felt an inexplicable sense of closeness with Zhao Yu.
Old Zhao could only feel this feeling from his 18 sons. He really could not bear to do anything to Old Yu.
In addition, those who did not know were not guilty. Moreover, he asked Old Yu to say it. Old Zhao thought that this was Old Yu talking nonsense after drinking.
However, Old Zhao was wary of Li Si and Zhao Gao!
" If I die suddenly, there will be no one left in Great Qin to carry the cauldron. Zhao Gao and Li Si might not dare to…" When Old Zhao thought of this and his 18 good-for-nothing sons, his head hurt!
"Old Yu, don't say such treacherous words anymore.”Old Zhao clearly did not believe Zhao Yu's words and reminded him kindly.
Zhao Yu looked at Old Zhao and Old Wang and shook his head,""Chaos is coming, but I have a treasure that can save Your Majesty.”
"Hmm?" Hearing Zhao Yu's words, Old Zhao and Old Wang were puzzled.
If what Old Yu said was true, with Old Zhao's death, Great Qin would no longer be able to suppress the world. If they could save the Emperor, it would be the best solution.
But did this drunk young man really have a treasure?
Looking at the two's confused expressions, Zhao Yu chuckled and stood up. He pushed open the window and pointed at the seemingly withered Longevity Fruit Tree in the middle of the farmland. He said in a deep voice,"This is a Longevity Fruit Tree. It will ripen in three months and bear a fruit. When the time comes, Your Majesty will definitely extend your lifespan by ten years if you eat one!”
When Old Zhao and Old Wang heard this, their bodies immediately trembled!
Especially Old Zhao, his eyes were burning with passion as he stared at the Longevity Fruit Tree!
In his later years, Old Zhao was obsessed with the pursuit of longevity. There was nothing more attractive to Old Zhao than longevity!
He looked in the direction that Zhao Yu was pointing at, but there was no Longevity Fruit Tree in front of him!
It was clearly a withered tree that was about to die. Its bark had withered, and the tree was covered in dead leaves. It was in a strange shape and could even be described as ugly!
The only strange thing was that there was a flower bud on the tree, and the flower bud was wrapped in something that looked like a fruit.
Even so, it was hard to associate this dying tree with the Longevity Fruit Tree.
Old Zhao and Old Wang both shook their heads, and the light in their eyes instantly dimmed.
Zhao Yu had seen everything.
Zhao Yu's eyes flashed as if he knew this would happen. He saw the expressions of the two, but he did not explain anything.
The Longevity Fruit Tree could bear fruit that could extend one's lifespan by ten years. Anyone would be greedy.
The fact that the two of them did not believe him was a good thing for Zhao Yu.
The three of them continued to drink until Old Zhao and Old Wang were about to collapse from drinking. Only then did they leave Zhao Yu's room.
The two of them supported each other and bid farewell to Zhao Yu. Soon, they slipped into a small alley.
Hundreds of Xuanwu Guards quickly walked out from the alley and surrounded Old Zhao and Old Wang, escorting them onto the carriage.
The carriage headed towards Xianyang Palace. Inside the carriage, Wang Jian said to Qin Shi Huang,""Your Majesty, this person is really strange.”
" Yes." Qin Shi Huang nodded." Although I've never seen a Longevity Fruit Tree, I can't believe it…"
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After Old Zhao and Old Wang left, Zhao Yu brought a big bowl of liquor to his mother's grave.
After placing the offerings on his mother's grave, Zhao Yu once again paid his respects to his mother.
In his mind, he recalled the last wish his mother had said to him before she died.
Her greatest wish in this life was to see Qin Shihuang. Even if it was just a glance from afar, she would be satisfied.
Zhao Yu poured a bowl of wine and replied in a low voice,"Mother, don't worry. I promise you that I will let Qin Shihuang personally come to your grave to see you!”
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