The Qin Dynasty entered the game with love.

Since their last open conversation, Bai Changchuan has truly unlocked his full potential.

Yingji has to feed him by hand; he needs to be coaxed to drink water or take medicine; he needs his clothes changed if they're uncomfortable or the color doesn't look right; he whimpers when he's in pain and needs to be pampered and comforted; and he won't fall asleep until he's held in someone's arms...

Despite all this, the man still felt insecure and deliberately repeated his previous behavior.

Ying Ji wasn't impatient at all; she found it quite cute and let people be willful.

The torment of drugs was like a time bomb, making Bai Changchuan wish he could die, but the people around him were so good to him that he couldn't bear to die.

She dared not use too much medicine, after all, opium is highly addictive and she dared not gamble. She had already sent a secret message to Tuanzi, asking him to exchange some suitable medicine for her and send it over.

However, as the fighting on the front lines intensified, the Zhao state was also struggling to survive in alliance with five other states.

Zhao Yan was not as incompetent as he was in history. He suffered such a blow shortly after ascending the throne. The court officials were united, and reinforcements from Wei, Qi, and Chu were on their way. Overall, things were still looking promising.

Ying Ji instructed the Bad People to contact Yao Jia and to have Shi Ke interact with Guo Kai. This wouldn't be necessary now, but once the war on the front lines was beyond saving, Guo Kai would be the key to opening the city gates.

After dealing with the military matters, Ying Ji considered returning to Han. It was already good that Gan Luo could hold on for a few more days. If it were discovered that he was not in Han but had gone to Zhao, Han might become uneasy and do something to Zhang Tang and the army that had borrowed their passage.

Summoning Huan Yi, Ying Ji handed him a secret letter: "General Meng Ao sent a letter to Xianyang. The battlefield has been stalemate for over a month. The King of Qin will demote General Meng Ao and temporarily replace him. I have recommended you. Seize the opportunity."

Huan Yi suddenly looked up, his eyes filled with shock and joy. Heaven knows how rare military achievements are, especially the merit of destroying a city. He quickly knelt down to express his gratitude: "Thanks to the recommendation of Lord Danyang, Huan Yi will do his best."

Ying Ji nodded: "Take the Tiger Tally and head to Wucheng. I have already sent Zhang Tang to take over the garrison in Chili and Yi'an. Make good use of the generals Wang Jian and Meng Wu and let them hone their skills."

Huan Yi obeyed: "Yes."

After arranging all the affairs, Ying Ji left alone with Bai Changchuan.

With Yuan Tiangang by my side, there's not much to worry about. However, a letter from Korea says that Zhang Ping has been refused an audience several times. It's only because Honglian is giving false testimony that the King of Han still believes Ying Ji is in Korea.

It took them three days to travel here, day and night, but considering Bai Changchuan's health, it's doubtful he'll be able to make it in seven days.

Seeing the woman's distress, Bai Changchuan leaned close to comfort her, saying, "I can ride a horse."

Without even thinking, Ying Ji refused outright: "No, you need to lie down and rest."

He looked at it over and over all night, and finally took the risk of crossing the waterway.

Bai Changchuan was not good at traveling by water and suffered from seasickness, so he basically slept in the cabin for seven days.

When they arrived near Xinzheng, he was extremely weak, truly resembling Lin Daiyu, frail and delicate.

The rest of the journey was almost entirely carried by Ying Ji.

Sinzheng, South Korea

Chancellor Zhang Ping was already somewhat annoyed. When he got home, he pushed away his wife's support and said, "Look at your good son. He's become wild and doesn't even recognize his father. Even if Qin is powerful, it shouldn't be so difficult to even see him."

The lady looked distressed but dared not argue. She could only force a smile and comfort him: "Zhang Liang is so young. What can a fine young man do if he is kept in the backyard by a woman? Fortunately, he is there to mediate. Princess Ying Ji is the one who dotes on Liang'er the most, so she wouldn't dare to embarrass you."

Zhang Ping snorted coldly, but his expression improved: "So what if he knows? Does he really not go back to South Korea and marry into another family? He has to consider his own strength. Someone who only has good looks will be relegated to the cold palace when he gets old and loses his beauty."

The lady patted her husband's chest gently: "You say that. Liang'er is smart. He wrote to me and has already become a court official in Qin. At least he has an official position. Even if he is disliked, he still has an official position."

Zhang Ping glanced at his wife and said, "Why didn't you tell me he replied to your letter?"

Seeing that her husband's complexion had improved, the wife took out the letter beside her and said, "I was just about to tell you this, but you got angry with me as soon as you got home."

Upon reading the letters, Zhang Ping first received a letter from home about some recent trivial matters concerning Zhang Liang, and then a secret letter. He went to his study to open it and received the information he wanted. He stroked his beard and laughed heartily.

[To Father:]

Liang, residing in the back courtyard, had no way of obtaining any useful information. However, the princess, attracted by his beauty and talent, also harbored some affection for him. During his trip to Korea, Liang, who had been maneuvering among them, had already begun to be disliked. She hoped her father would speak well of Liang to ensure his continued favor.

Attached are the current troop movements of the Qin state, some maps, and information on Qin's superior breeds.

"Alas, Liang'er is suffering. It seems that Ying Ji is a deep thinker and has noticed something. Fortunately, Liang'er's heart is still in Korea."

This princess hasn't shown her face for half a month now, she must have other things to do, and presumably she's already left Xinzheng. It would be better to buy her something nice, so Liang'er can live more comfortably.

Zhang Ping made up his mind and went to the inn himself. Soon after, news came that Ying Ji was suffering from acclimatization problems and would have to wait a few more days before she could attend the banquet.

King Han was already a newcomer to Zhang Ping, and with Honglian spending her days going out to play with others, he did not believe the news brought by Wei Wuji.

In fact, the King of Han was also somewhat tempted. A united front of the six states against Qin would surely be effective. However, he was afraid. Each of the six states had its own agenda, and he did not believe that the other five states were genuinely willing to resist Qin. He would do nothing at all, as long as the existence of Han was guaranteed. As long as Han did not perish during his reign, he would have achieved his long-cherished wish.

To make it clear that Han would not collude with Wei, they directly expelled Wei Wuji and others from Han and sent a message to King Ying Zheng of Qin, indicating that Han was willing to form an alliance with Qin and would never break its promise.

Wei Wuji was driven out of the city gate, and the scholars around him angrily cursed the state of Han: "The King of Han is afraid of Qin and has repeatedly asked for passage. He is truly a spineless and shameless scoundrel."

Wei Wuji also frowned. Wei borders Qi, and he had already urged Qi to send troops. He then immediately went to Chu. Although the King of Chu was unwilling to fight Qin, he still sent 5 reinforcements.

Wei Wuji knew that although the state of Han was small, it had a superior geographical location, connecting three states. If the King of Han did not resist Qin, he would not be affected, and the states of Chu and Yan might also choose to turn a blind eye.

After adjusting his mindset, Wei Wuji persuaded his guest minister to go to the State of Zhao together.

He happened to run into Ying Ji as she entered the city. Yuan Tiangang had already reported all the information he had gathered to her. It was the first time he had seen Wei Wuji in person, so he didn't greet him but just glanced at him briefly.