"Crown Prince, it seems that your talent is greater than mine.”
Startling Salamander couldn't help but say.
"Is there? With my current speed, I'm afraid it'll be difficult for me to reach first-class within two years.”
But Ying Zheng did not sense anything.
Every step of improvement was extremely time-consuming.
He started to take the pills, which had saved him several years of effort, allowing him to reach third-rate from the beginning.
Now that he had spent close to two years to reach second-rate, it was already achieved by him being the Crown Prince of the Qin country and having excellent resources.
The Startling Salamander's expression became even more complicated." But Crown Prince, you have very little time to cultivate. If you can spare more time, you will definitely surpass me.”
She felt that if she did not improve, not only would she not be able to protect the person in front of her, but she would also be protected by him. That would be too embarrassing.
"Impossible."
Ying Zheng shook his head and said," Even a grandmaster can only fight against a hundred or a thousand people, and he can't change the overall situation. For such an expert, you are enough for me."”
"Don't worry, Crown Prince. I will definitely become a Grandmaster and protect you.”
Hearing this, the uncomfortable feeling in the Startling Salamander's heart instantly disappeared. It immediately replied loudly with a firm expression.
She had been by Ying Zheng's side for nearly two years, and she was already fifteen years old. Her personality had gradually changed, and she was no longer as cold as before.
As for Lu Buwei's orders, they could no longer control her.
A long time ago, Ying Zheng had directly asked his father to ask Lu Buwei and the net behind him for the Startling Salamander to become his personal guard.
Even though Lu Buwei and the Network were reluctant to part with such a talented expert, they could only agree to the request of the King of Qin.
No matter how great Lu Buwei's contributions were, no matter how great his authority was, he was still a subject.
Although the network had other plans, it was still attached to the Qin country and was the claws of the Qin country in the darkness.
Of course, he had to fulfill this request.
However, Ying Zheng would not be satisfied with this. In the future, he would want even more.
……
Xingle Palace.
"Zheng 'er, come quickly. Mother has just made some honey paste.”
Seeing Ying Zheng come in, Lady Zhao hurriedly waved at him.
The harem was deserted, so he could only find something to do.
"Honey paste?"
A strange look appeared on Ying Zheng's face, but under Lady Zhao's expectant gaze, he still drank it.
"Zheng 'er, how does it taste? Is it sweet?"
Zhao Ji asked nervously. In order to make this bowl, she had spent a lot of effort, and her waist and hands were a little sore.
Therefore, he was worried that the taste would not be good.
"Mother made it, so the taste is naturally very good.”
Ying Zheng put down the small bowl and said with a smile.
"I don't believe you."
Lady Zhao reached out her hand and snatched Ying Zheng's bowl from him. She opened her red lips and took a small sip, then frowned and said," It's so sweet!”
"Of course the honey is sweet."
"But this is too sweet. It seems that I still failed.”
Zhao Ji sighed and put down the porcelain bowl, looking unhappy.
"Mother, you've already done very well. I like it very much.”
Ying Zheng comforted her, then picked up the bowl again and drank the remaining honey paste in one gulp.
"Zheng 'er, you…"
Lady Zhao was anxious, feeling both heartbroken and happy at the same time. She patted Ying Zheng's back gently and said worriedly,""Zheng 'er, don't do this next time.”
"Don't worry, Mother."
Ying Zheng said disapprovingly.
Now that he had reached the second-rate realm, his body had been cleansed by his Inner Qi and his physique was strong. He would not fall sick so easily.
"I heard that Father wants to send General Meng to attack Zhao?”
Ying Zheng suddenly brought up this matter.
Lady Zhao, who was patting Ying Zheng's back, suddenly froze. She raised her head abruptly, a suspicious look on her face." Zheng 'er, you're not thinking of going to the front line again, are you?" This time, I won't allow you to take any more risks!”
As she spoke, Zhao Ji's expression became serious and threatening.
The last time they were separated for two months, Lady Zhao was already worried about him, afraid that she would hurt Ying Zheng.
However, Lord Dongzhou only had a few cities left and could be destroyed with a snap of his fingers, so he could still endure it.
But this time was different.
The State of Zhao!
Her mother country, the place where Ying Zheng grew up.
Although she did not have any warm feelings for this country, she knew how powerful Zhao was and how much Zhao hated Qin.
This war was bound to be a hundred times more dangerous than the last time they destroyed Dong Zhou.
She was just a mother, so she would not allow her son to face such a dangerous situation.
"Zheng 'er, promise mother that you will never go to the front lines again. You are still young, and even if you go, it won't change anything.”
Concubine Zhao straightened Ying Zheng's body with both hands, faced her, and said firmly.
"Don't worry mother, I won't make any decisions.”
Ying Zheng nodded. In fact, according to his current status, he did not need to do this.
The last time he took the initiative to request was actually just in case. He wanted to establish his position as the Crown Prince as soon as possible, and at the same time, establish his reputation.
As for now…
Lu Buwei had 3,000 henchmen. He had indeed planted many people in the court and the army.
But as long as Meng Ao, Wang He, and the others supported him, he would be invincible.
Moreover, his father would not agree to the military affairs this time.
The last time, he had only agreed to it because he wanted to consolidate his position as the Crown Prince.
Moreover, there was no danger in destroying Dong Zhou.
However, he could not sit still anymore.
During this period of time, after two cities were seized by the Qin country, the King of Han fell ill and passed away. Crown Prince An, who had been in charge of the country for many years, also succeeded to the throne.
……
Zhangtai Palace.
"Your Majesty, Han Country has sent an envoy. It is said that Han Wangan has succeeded the throne and has invited envoys from various countries to celebrate.”
"May I know who will be the envoy of my Qin country?"
"Last year, my Qin country only captured two cities of the Han country. Now that we are on an envoy, I'm afraid it won't be safe.”
"Young Master Chengjiao's mother, Madam Han, is the princess of Han Country. She is the younger sister of the current King of Han. Perhaps it is appropriate to send Young Master Chengjiao there.”
Someone immediately suggested.
Ying Zichu didn't say anything. His gaze swept across the crowd and finally landed on Lu Buwei.
Sensing the King of Qin's gaze, Lu Buwei immediately stepped forward." Young Master Cheng Jiao is only seven or eight years old now. He's too young. If we send Young Master to congratulate him as an envoy, I'm afraid the King of Han will not be able to look dignified and the six states will laugh at us.”
At this point, Lu Buwei suddenly looked at Ying Zichu and hesitated for a moment before saying,""I, Lu Buwei, am willing to shoulder this heavy responsibility."
"The Prime Minister has to preside over the government of the Qin country and bear a heavy responsibility.”
Ying Zichu narrowed his eyes slightly and directly refused.
"Yes."
Lu Buwei closed his eyes and retreated without arguing. It was obvious that he was just putting on an act.
Now, Ying Zichu had only been in the position for a little over a year, and he had only become the Qin Minister for a little over a year. His foundation was not stable, so how could he leave so easily?
"Let's put this matter aside for now."
Ying Zichu didn't make a decision in the hall.
……
Hua Yang Palace.
"Mother, I heard that brother has already sent an envoy to Xianyang.”
"Why? Is there someone in Han who wants Cheng Jiao to go to Xinzheng?”
Empress Dowager Hua Yang put down the teapot and glanced at the hesitant Madam Han, as if she had seen through her thoughts.
Madam Han smiled bitterly." Mother's eyes are indeed sharp.”
"Hmph, with your personality, you would never touch such a thing. Since you mentioned it to me today, someone must have gone to look for you.”
Empress Dowager Hua Yang snorted, as if everything was under her control.
"Mother is wise. However, Cheng Jiao is only seven or eight years old and cannot represent our Qin country. Even if he were to mention it, the king would not allow it.”
"So you want to talk to me about this with the king?”
Empress Dowager Hua Yang asked directly.
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