The Qin Dynasty entered the game with love.

Li Si was at a loss for words under Ying Ji's teasing gaze, and hurriedly cupped his hands in greeting.

"This is simply a compilation of famous figures and scholars from all over the world, for the princess to select talents from."

Ying Ji smiled, her eyes crinkling, and teased the man, "Li Si, you don't actually think I've taken a fancy to you and want to bring you into my harem, do you?"

Li Si sat upright, his face full of righteousness: "I do have some talent, but my appearance is not as good as the famous scholars in the book. Your Highness has a discerning eye and must have seen some talent in me. I am willing to serve Your Highness."

Before he arrived, a male voice came from the doorway. Ying Zheng, carrying a table of bamboo slips, strode into the hall with a broadsword.

"Sister is welcoming guests. I heard someone at the door offering to serve you. I wonder who it is?"

When the woman saw Ying Zheng, she took the initiative to approach him. Seeing that the young man was walking in a hurry and his forehead was sweating, she took out a handkerchief to wipe it and said, "It's so hot today, why did you come, Zheng?"

Ying Zheng, in a friendly and relaxed manner, sat down on the throne: "I heard that someone is willing to spend ten thousand gold pieces just to see my elder sister, so naturally I had to come and see."

Upon seeing the King of Qin, Li Si hurriedly rose and bowed, saying, "Li Si, a scholar, pays his respects to the King of Qin."

Yuan Ge had just served jasmine tea, the temperature was just right. Ying Zheng took a sip and then waved his hand, saying, "Sit down, don't be so formal."

Li Si sat in his chair, observing the two of them with burning desire in his eyes. The princess and the king of Qin were not as distant as the rumors suggested; on the contrary, they were intimate. Li Si's heart began to stir.

Ying Zheng didn't notice Li Si, but he was curious when he saw his elder sister holding a strange booklet.

"Sister, what is this?"

Ying Ji handed the booklet to Ying Zheng with amusement. The young man opened it and couldn't help but smile. He looked at Li Si, then at his elder sister, and a hint of interest flashed in his eyes.

"Indeed, this is easy to hold and study. The illustrations and accompanying text really have a unique charm. Is there any famous person you would like to meet, elder sister?"

Ying Ji took the roster and tapped the boy on the head: "You're even joking with your older sister now, you've gone bad."

Ying Zheng ignored the light blow and turned to look at Li Si: "May I ask where you hold a position, sir?"

Li Si hurriedly cupped his hands and replied, "I am a poor and lowly person. I studied at the Jixia Academy for a few years. Fortunately, I was appreciated by Her Highness the Princess and thus gained the title of Guest Minister."

Ying Zheng turned to look at the woman.

Ying Ji nodded in agreement with Li Si's reply: "Yes, Zheng wants it? Your elder sister can give it to you!"

Ying Zheng smiled and said, "I dare not force my elder sister to have any retainers. It's just that my elder sister doesn't have many retainers, and it seems that this is the only one."

Ying Ji's face instantly fell: "It's because no one wants to come. I have no power or influence, and my reputation is bad, so no one is interested in me."

Ying Zheng had already received the news that Lü Yang had publicly beaten his elder sister's maid. Although he apologized afterward, it was clear that he hadn't been sincere. Thinking of Lü Buwei's recent actions, he couldn't help but frown slightly and comfort his elder sister.

"Indeed, they are just a bunch of sycophants. Sister, you shouldn't be sad."

The woman deliberately struck a pose reminiscent of Xi Shi holding her heart, teasing Ying Zheng until his ears turned slightly red before she let him go.

Looking at Li Si, who was silently sipping tea with his head down, Ying Zheng decided to give him a test. If he had real talent and ability, he could put him to use.

"I wonder what position you would prefer, sir."

Li Si's pupils dilated in shock, knowing that his opportunity had arrived: "In my youth I studied Confucianism, and in my prime I studied law. Now I possess such talent that no one but the position of Prime Minister can help me."

Upon hearing this, Ying Ji praised Li Si, thinking to herself, "This man is truly courageous. He immediately asked for the position of Prime Minister. Even with Lü Buwei around, he dared to directly ask for the position."

Ying Zheng's eyes were sharp. At first, he did not think Li Si was worthy of the position of prime minister. But as he listened to the policies and guidelines for governing the country, he realized that people should have laws to follow and that laws should be followed.

Ying Zheng listened attentively. Li Si was indeed a great talent and worth considering. Lü Buwei was no longer usable, but this man, being his sister's guest advisor, was worth a try.

So he took the initiative to look at Ying Ji, who was listening and was getting sleepy.

"Sister, do you think this man has the qualities of a prime minister?"

Startled awake by the sudden call, Ying Ji looked at the two of them and rubbed her temples: "See? I don't understand. If you think it's okay, then it's okay for him."

A smile appeared on the boy's lips. No one had ever respected his opinion like this before. "In that case, Mr. Li Si, you shall serve as Imperial Censor and first learn under the Prime Minister."

Li Si bowed deeply in gratitude: "Yes, Li Si will do his utmost to repay the kindness of Her Highness the Princess and the cultivation of His Highness the King of Qin."

Upon receiving his official position, Li Si quickly withdrew, no longer disturbing the siblings' conversation. As he left, Yuan Ge handed Li Si the Yongning Palace token.

"The princess said that you, sir, can decide for yourself who will look after Jade Leaf Pavilion. This box of gold cakes is a gift from the princess to you, so please do not refuse."

There are some things Yuan Ge shouldn't have said, but now that you are a Grand Censor, Yuan Ge doesn't believe you are an ungrateful person.

Li Si cupped his hands in greeting: "I will certainly not let down Princess Ying Ji."

Yuan Ge curtsied and took his leave.

Li Si watched Yuan Ge's departing figure and found it amusing: "This princess is a remarkable person. She has talented people around her, and her wealth is comparable to that of a country. But her methods of winning people's hearts are also exceptional."

Besides, Si is now extremely grateful to the princess!

Returning to Yuyexuan, he handed the shop over to Zheng Guo.

Zheng Guo waved his hand repeatedly: "Brother Li, please don't. This page is worth ten gold pieces. If it is lost, I, Zheng Guo, cannot afford to compensate even if I sell myself."

Li Si patted Zheng Guo on the shoulder: "Now that I am the Imperial Censor, I am busy with many state affairs and will surely be busy in the future. I dare not neglect the princess's shop. If you can help me, I am willing to offer you ten gold pieces a month. How about that?"

Zheng Guo was very excited. His family was poor and he had already done everything he could to pursue his studies. Now, ten gold coins a month was a very high sum, and his family would be able to live a life free from worries about food and clothing in the future.

In the end, Zheng Guo bowed down for ten gold pieces and helped manage the shop.

Xianyang City has been quite lively lately, with all sorts of gossip and rumors circulating.

Mu Ai was the Qin King's stepfather, and no one cared anymore.

No one dared to say that Lü Buwei was Ying Zheng's true father.

On the contrary, Yu Ye Xuan's "one page, ten gold" became a hot topic, stunning many common people, and Princess Ying Ji appeared.

Not only that, Princess Yingji's reputation for being worth a fortune also spread far and wide.

Most importantly, as the only guest advisor to the princess, Li Si rose rapidly to the position of Imperial Censor, becoming Lü Xiang's deputy.

This was like adding a drop of water to a pot of boiling oil; it caused the oil to boil instantly. All the scholars on the list began to use various methods to seek an audience.

Those who sought favors from Li Si, hoping for an introduction, were all considered ordinary.

There were also those who waited for the princess to travel, vainly attempting to stop the carriage, hoping to replicate Li Si's success.

Some even resorted to their old tricks, chatting freely in front of teahouses, taverns, and restaurants, hoping that, like Li Si, their scholarship would be heard by a noble person, their talents appreciated, and they could soar to great heights and achieve great success.

It was a terrible situation, though. Ying Ji stayed in Yongning Palace and never went out, so these scholars were basically throwing their flirtatious glances at a blind man.

Yuan Ge also learned the quotes from these scholars praising Ying Ji, and his performance of them was incredibly vivid, interesting, and lifelike.

Ying Ji laughed so hard she almost fell over, making her life much more fulfilling. As a result, the others received less attention. Bai Changchuan was the most obvious, feeling that he had been neglected. He used to be summoned to the palace every day, but now it was only once every three days.