Qin Shi: I only work eight hours

Chapter 16: The Empress Dowager Huayang's Plan

After a stick of incense.

Xianyang, Ganquan Palace.

Hongzao told Zhao Ji that Lu Buwei had excused himself from coming due to illness.

Zhao Ji, who was lying on her side behind the red curtain, heard this and a hint of displeasure flashed in her phoenix eyes. Then she raised her hand to dismiss the people around her and asked Hong Zao to take her "toy" over.

"How many times has that old man Lu Buwei feigned illness?"

After a few breaths, Zhao Ji asked unhappily.

"It should be the third time."

Hongzao answered respectfully.

Then he took a few steps forward and handed the brocade box to Zhao Ji with both hands.

"Again, two, and three."

"I think that old man Lu Buwei is tired of living."

Zhao Ji said coldly.

Upon hearing this, Hongzao hesitated to speak, then bowed and retreated.

After leaving Ganquan Palace, Hongzao stood guard at the door to prevent anyone from approaching.

……

Half an hour later.

Zhao Ji had just finished bathing and was about to rest when Hongzao suddenly asked for a meeting, saying that the Shadow Secret Guard had sent a box of straw paper.

"toilet paper?"

Zhao Ji, who was wearing a red nightgown, frowned slightly when she heard this.

Then he asked Hongzao to bring in the straw paper.

Squeak.

The wooden door opened in response.

Hongzao bent forward, put the wooden box on the table, slowly opened the box, took out a stack of straw paper from it, and handed it to Zhao Ji.

"What's the use of this straw paper?"

Zhao Ji picked up a piece of straw paper and asked with blinking eyes.

Her voice was lazy, with the majesty of the Queen Mother and also very charming.

Although Zhao Ji came from a humble background and suffered a lot in Handan, Zhao State when she was a child, her figure and voice were one in a million!
"The Shadow Secret Guard said that this straw paper can not only be used for writing, but also for toileting."

Hongzao told the truth.

Zhao Ji nodded thoughtfully after hearing this, then she lifted the red curtain, sat down at the table, and tried to write something on it.

The improved brush and straw paper were a perfect match. Writing with them was very smooth, which made Zhao Ji feel very comfortable.

"Zheng'er is so busy dealing with state affairs all day long that I thought he had forgotten he even had a mother!"

After more than ten breaths, the graceful Zhao Ji complained.

Although she was the Queen Mother of Qin, she had no demeanor of a mother of the country at this moment. She was still the same as the little woman she was in Handan, Zhao State!
"how could be?"

"Your Majesty and the Queen Mother were in Handan..."

Hongzao said respectfully and comfortingly.

Before she could finish her words, she was interrupted by Zhao Ji.

"Zheng'er is no longer the same person he used to be."

Zhao Ji sighed.

More than ten years ago in Handan, Zhao State, she and Ying Zheng depended on each other, and Ying Zheng told her everything. After Ying Zheng succeeded to the throne and became king, he did not come to Ganquan Palace for several months. The last time Ying Zheng came to Ganquan Palace was in December last year?

Thinking of this, Zhao Ji shook her head.

She could no longer remember how long it had been since Ying Zheng came to Ganquan Palace to see her.

Seeing this, Hongzao wanted to explain a few words on behalf of Ying Zheng, but was afraid of displeasing Zhao Ji, so he didn't say anything.

"Let's not talk about Zheng'er. Zheng'er is just like his father."

"Who invented this papyrus?"

"Isn't the Shadow Guard's mission surveillance or assassination?"

“How can you make something like this?”

Zhao Ji asked curiously.

She loves toilet paper!

"I don't know who invented it specifically."

"But I heard it was invented by a centurion of the Shadow Secret Guard."

Hongzao answered while thinking.

"Hundred households?"

"Is it the one who invented soy milk?"

Zhao Ji's eyes darkened slightly as she asked.

She is not very interested in tofu or bean sprouts, but she likes soy milk.

She drinks soy milk every morning and it has become a habit.

"possible."

Hongzao nodded.

"Go check it out."

"Look who invented this toilet paper."

Zhao Ji ordered.

"promise!"

Hongzao immediately accepted the order.

Then he turned and left Ganquan Palace.

There are two reasons why Zhao Ji asked Hongzao to find out who invented straw paper.

First, she was very curious about this. She wanted to know whether the person who invented straw paper was the same person who invented soy milk. If so, she would reward that person handsomely.

Second, Lu Buwei had feigned illness for three consecutive times, and she planned to look for a new person.

Like Ying Zheng, Zhao Ji also loved talented people, and ordinary men were simply not in Zhao Ji's eyes. If Zhao Ji was a casual person, she could have kept some "face-to-face men" for entertainment years ago, just like the Queen Mother Xuan before her.

……

the other side.

Huayang Palace.

The Queen Mother Huayang also received the straw paper sent by the Shadow Secret Guard.

Straw paper is as thin as a cicada's wing, cheap, and easy to write on, so the Queen Mother Huayang also likes it very much.

"Your Majesty, you actually thought of me now that you have something new."

"It seems that the king has really grown up."

Queen Mother Huayang sighed.

She was dressed in a dark golden phoenix robe, looking graceful and elegant, and her aura was just like that of the Queen Dowager Xuan.

After she finished speaking, she turned her gaze towards the fiefdom of Chang'an Jun Chengjiao.

Cheng Jiao's death made her feel full of doubts.

Rebellion is a serious matter. How could Fan Yuqi dare to instigate Cheng Jiao's mutiny without consulting her?
Without her help, would Cheng Jiao's mutiny have been successful?

After pondering for a long time, Queen Dowager Huayang thought of someone, her younger brother, Yangquan Jun Mi Ling.

Most likely, Mi Ling made some promise to Fan Yuqi before Cheng Jiao set out. Otherwise, how could Fan Yuqi dare to instigate Cheng Jiao to mutiny without asking her permission?
When she thought of this, a fierce look flashed in the eyes of Queen Mother Huayang, and then she asked someone to find Yangquan Jun.

……

Less than half an hour later.

The night is getting darker.

Yangquan Jun Mi Ling yawned and came to the Queen Mother Huayang.

"I wonder why my sister suddenly called me here?"

Yangquan Jun asked, unable to hide his fatigue.

Although he was not lustful, he was addicted to alcohol. As a result, his belly was very big, as if he was several months pregnant.

"Were you the one behind the Cheng Jiao incident?"

The Queen Mother Huayang slammed the table and stood up, questioning with a stern face.

When Yangquan Jun saw the angry eyes of Queen Dowager Huayang, he shuddered, coughed twice, dismissed his attendants, and told Queen Dowager Huayang the truth about his conspiracy with Fan Yuqi.

"elder sister."

“It was a rare opportunity at that time.”

"Cheng Jiao finally got the military power. If he doesn't try this time, when Ying Zheng gets the crown, Cheng Jiao..."

Yangquan Jun explained.

He was interrupted by Queen Dowager Huayang before he could finish his words.

"madness!"

"Do you think you can do whatever you want just because you have military power?"

"How many soldiers does Cheng Jiao have? And will those soldiers listen to him?"

Queen Mother Huayang scolded.

Upon hearing this, Yangquan Jun wanted to refute, but after opening his mouth for a long time, he couldn't utter a word.

Queen Mother Huayang scolded Lord Yangquan for half an incense stick before she stopped.

If Yangquan Jun had not instructed Fan Yuqi, would Cheng Jiao have died?

Now that Cheng Jiao and Fan Yuqi are both dead, her plans have been completely disrupted!

"Cheng Jiao is dead, there's no point in saying this anymore."

"Just now the king sent some straw paper to me. Take some back when you leave."

"From now on, our enemy is Lu Buwei, not the king!"

The Queen Mother Huayang said.

"it is good."

"Sister, should we lend a hand to the King?"

"I can have people spread the news of Lü Buwei and Zhao Ji's affair in Xianyang, so that..."

Yangquan Jun nodded and asked immediately.

Before he could finish his words, he was interrupted again by Queen Dowager Huayang.

"If the news of Zhao Ji spread throughout the world, do you think it would be a good thing for the king?"

Queen Mother Huayang said coldly.

"Forehead……"

"Of course not."

"I just said it casually."

Yangquan lowered his head in embarrassment.

Although he holds a high position, he is not good at making plans. He is able to achieve what he has today entirely thanks to Queen Dowager Huayang.

"If you want to do anything in the future, please discuss it with me first!"

"How could there be a man as stupid as you in our Mi family?"

The Queen Mother Huayang was furious.

Upon hearing this, Lord Yangquan bowed his head and accepted the order, then picked up a few stacks of straw paper and turned to leave Huayang Palace.

He was used to being scolded by Queen Dowager Huayang.

And Cheng Jiao did make a mistake in this matter.

Looking at Yangquan Jun who was walking further and further away, Queen Dowager Huayang shook her head helplessly.

Then he turned his attention to Zhangtai Palace.

After a while, she will find an opportunity to talk to Zhao Ji about crowning Ying Zheng.

There are two benefits to her doing this.

First, Ying Zheng would be grateful to her for this. Ying Zheng was the King of Qin, and making Ying Zheng owe her a favor was equivalent to her having a golden medal of immunity from death.

Second, Cheng Jiao died because of Lu Buwei. She wanted to avenge Cheng Jiao and use Ying Zheng to get rid of Lu Buwei. Lu Buwei was greedy for power, and after Ying Zheng was crowned, he would definitely not let Lu Buwei go!

(End of this chapter)