The Qin Dynasty entered the game with love.

In 235 BC, the 10th year of the Qin Dynasty, Ying Zheng was 23 years old.

Three years have passed in the blink of an eye. Time has changed many things, but more importantly, Qin's strength has made it the undisputed leader among the seven states.

In terms of culture, there was a free exchange of ideas, no expulsion orders, and no Confucian dominance. Because of the popularity of the Imperial Academy, scholars on the streets were highly respected.

In terms of military force, the entire population was mobilized for war. The whole of Qin valued martial arts, and from childhood to old age, the desire to wage war was deeply ingrained in their bones. In addition, the welfare benefits for soldiers were exceptionally good. They received preferential treatment in clothing, food, housing, and transportation, medical insurance for medical treatment, subsidies for food and drink, and could even receive superior seeds.

With the opening of the Zheng Guo Canal, the original plan to build the canal in at least 5 years was accelerated by Ying Ji's triple benefits: she paid for the laborers, provided housing for the displaced people, and gave welfare to the soldiers. This not only made the project faster but also saved a lot of resources and reclaimed a lot of farmland.

Needless to say, the national treasury was heavily reliant on merchant taxes, which accounted for half of the country's wealth. Naturally, merchants were prohibited from buying and selling land, salt, military industries, or monopolizing anything. Even with so many restrictions, merchants still made a fortune.

The impact on people's livelihoods is even more direct. The rise of mahjong has given many idle and lazy people something to do. Gambling dens are not prohibited and are converted into lottery shops. Brothels are another story. They are developed with full force. People sell their skills but not their bodies, showcasing their dance moves, singing voices, and folk arts.

With the flourishing of the cultural and entertainment industry, novels also became popular. Ying Ji even dragged Zhang Liang to copy many of his favorite novels and sell them.

Various countries also sent hostages, who were all thrown into the hostage group to train in martial arts. Ying Ji even went to watch a few times, but Zhang Liang got jealous and made a scene, so she never went again.

In particular, when Yan Dan requested an audience, Ying Ji simply ignored him completely.

Zhang Liang was very satisfied with his life in Qin, and could be said to be very comfortable. He had never been so happy in Han.

Although Ying Ji likes him, she just won't touch him, saying she'll wait until he turns 18. I don't understand why. The two of them are like a couple in the throes of new love. They've been in a passionate relationship for three years, and now they're not exactly soulmates, but they're definitely on the same wavelength.

Having witnessed various assassinations, poisonings, and honey traps over the past three years, Ying Ji's mental fortitude has been greatly tempered. She now commands orders year-round and has undergone a significant transformation compared to the person she was three years ago.

Today's court assembly is once again debating whether to attack Zhao or Han first. Ying Ji already has a plan in mind, but she finds the court officials noisy.

Upon returning to the palace, he found Zhang Liang waiting for him to have a meal. Without asking anyone to stand up and bow, he naturally pulled him into his arms and touched his cheek: "Why is your face so cold? It's early spring and the dew is still cold. Wear more clothes."

Without Ying Ji needing to say anything more, the Yuezhi had already brought the fox fur coat, which Ying Ji took and wrapped around Zhang Liang.

"Are you bothered by the rumors outside? Don't worry, it's just a ruse. Ah Zheng promised me."

Zhang Liang trusted the woman and nestled affectionately in her arms: "No, it's just that you haven't taken me out for a long time, and I'm feeling a bit bored in the palace."

Ying Ji frowned, pulling the person closer with a hint of heartache: "It's my fault. A few days ago, there were still some assassins who hadn't been caught. I was afraid they would target you. Everyone in the palace is one of our own, so it'll be safer. Once they're caught, I'll take you out to play."

Zhang Liang knew that if Ying Ji hadn't been concerned for his safety, she wouldn't have been assassinated just because she didn't have any thugs around her.

"It's alright, I still have Yuezhi people in the palace to keep me company, I just want you to stay with me."

Ying Ji gently patted the boy's back. The temperature of her palm was slightly high, as if it had burned his skin, causing the boy's body to tremble involuntarily.

He slid his hand down to her waist and scooped her up from his arms.

Sure enough, a beautiful, freshly baked view unfolded before my eyes.

He lifted her up by the waist, placed her on the chaise longue, and couldn't wait to press down on her to savor that sweet fragrance.

The first taste is a sweet, milky aroma.

The woman licked her lips and smiled: "Milk-flavored pudding, Yuan Ge's skills are indeed quite good, he can already make pudding."

The boy's cheeks flushed red. Although he had been in love for several years, he still couldn't resist the temptation and turned his face away in embarrassment and annoyance.

The result revealed bright red ear tips, which made it impossible for someone to resist gently biting them.

"Ouch, is it a dog?" Zhang Liang winced in pain.

Seeing that the woman still wouldn't leave his earlobe and even deliberately bit it harder, the boy became annoyed.

The liberated serfs sing songs of liberation...

The woman's long, dark hair was draped over the chaise lounge. Although she was in a lower position, she still flirted with the young man wantonly.

Her slender waist and strong, powerful figure are captivating.

One hand was gripping his leg rather improperly.

With a flip, the position changes.

The woman also pressed the boy's hands down over his head without any hesitation.

"With your small frame, you think you can turn over? I'll have Meng Tian teach you a thing or two later."

Zhang Liang disliked women, yet he was still muttering about other men while biting the finger beside him.

"Hiss... How come you've learned to bite?"

As punishment, he forced the person down.

As they were being pulled, several pieces of fabric gradually slipped off.

The boy's thin chest muscles were exposed, and Ying Ji saw that his eyes were red and she pressed them with heartache.

"You've been working hard lately. Is there anything you want? I'll go find it for you."

Zhang Liang gathered his disheveled clothes and pouted, feeling wronged: "Don't you know what I'm thinking? It's always like this. I'm hardly a minor anymore, but the princess just doesn't like me."

He hugged the aggrieved Xiu Gou and comforted him, saying, "You're still upset? It's my fault. Can we wait a little longer? I'll definitely give you a different experience this birthday."

Zhang Liang angrily tried to break free, not wanting to eat the pancake.

He could be held tightly in her arms, and if she dared to move, she would be kissed.

Finally, he glared angrily at the grinning woman.

It looked so cute with its puffed-up cheeks; I pinched its chubby little face and kissed its beak.

The light, delicate kisses slid from his lips to his Adam's apple, and finally landed on his collarbone.

"I've been holding back long enough, and you're still complaining, little guy. Once things get out of hand, who knows who'll be the one ending up in bed."

The explicit words made Zhang Liang uncomfortable. He put his clothes back on, pulled Ying Ji over, and forcibly kissed her: "It definitely wasn't me."

"Alright, alright, it's not you, it's me. A Korean envoy wants to see you these days, would you like to go and see him?"

Zhang Liang sat to one side, leaning against the woman: "Who is it?"

"Zhang Wei," Ying Ji said, pulling the boy, who was already taller than her, into her arms.

Zhang Liang buried his face in Ying Ji's neck, and a sullen voice came from behind him: "I don't want to see my elder brother."

Ying Ji didn't even ask: "Okay, I won't let him bother you. Han Fei is back these two days, I'll have him keep you company."

Zhang Liang was somewhat delighted, as he hadn't seen Han Fei for a long time. Since being put in charge of the canal construction project, they hadn't seen each other for the past three years.

Seeing that the person was in a better mood, Ying Ji coaxed him to eat with her.