The Qin Dynasty entered the game with love.

Ying Ji lay lazily on the edge of the bed. There was no chair, and neither kneeling nor lying down was proper, so she might as well lie on the bed.

The leader, Shunrang, had each of his apprentices carry two or three samples. This time, the clothes were noticeably more presentable, no longer ragged.

Ying Ji was very satisfied with Li Yuange's work.

After walking around and selecting some styles one by one, we decided on two types of chaise lounges: one for sitting and lying down only, and one for lying down completely. We asked for improvements to the rocking chairs and reclining chairs, but the tables and chairs were of poor quality, so we decided to make three or four sets.

Thinking that Fusu was still growing and would grow shorter from kneeling all day, they specially made a set of clothes according to Fusu's height. They originally wanted to make a set for Ying Zheng as well, but after thinking about it, they gave up.

Don't give something to someone who thinks it's like a weasel offering New Year's greetings to a chicken. Once more people use it, they'll realize how useful the chair is.

"That's all. Send it to me as soon as possible. This bed is really uncomfortable."

Shun accepted the order and retreated. As they were leaving, Li Yuange stopped them and gave each of them a pastry: "This is a reward from the princess for your hard work. There will be a generous reward once the food is ready."

Shun quickly accepted the order and returned to the craftsmen's mansion. The group, who had been calm on the way, chatted happily with each other.

"This princess is really kind. I've always heard people say that she's arrogant and domineering, but I never expected her to be so kind-hearted."

"Yes, yes, it was just a few samples, and they gave us a set of clothes and some pastries as a gift."

"Hehe, I've never worn such nice clothes before!"

"I'm going home to give the clothes to my wife so she can alter them for the boys."

"Me too. My son is getting engaged this year. It would be so impressive if he wore a new outfit."

Shun: "Alright, alright, everyone hurry up and get to work. This princess has finally taken a liking to our skills. If we work hard, we might catch the eye of a noble person and be able to go to school in the future."

This further ignited the crowd, who started talking all at once.

"Didn't our boss say that we could allocate one enrollment spot to the Craftsmen's Academy every year?"

"Don't even mention it, nobody goes there these days."

"If it weren't for this spot, I'd be working like a dog every day, and I wouldn't even earn 10 baht a month."

"Sigh, what can we do? We're of lowly birth, and this is the only path we can take. If we suffer, maybe our children won't have to suffer like we have."

"Brother, isn't that exactly right? It's all for the kids."

As everyone talked, they fell silent and quietly began to work, the lively atmosphere from the beginning gone.

Xianyang Palace

Ying Zheng held the secret document that Zhang Tang had arrived before him, his brows furrowed.

Cheng Jiao plotted a rebellion, and Tunliu rebelled.

"Zhao Gao, bring Zhang Tang in."

Zhao Gao responded obediently, "Yes."

The resolute-looking, dark-faced man immediately knelt before Ying Zheng: "This humble general Zhang Tang greets Your Majesty. Seven days ago, General Wang Jian, Deputy General Huan Yi, and Deputy General Yang Duan and I were unable to capture Zhao Ye after a long siege. In order to attack the city, we had no choice but to request reinforcements. One day ago, I requested Prince Cheng Jiao's assistance with 50,000 troops."

Unexpectedly, on the way back to reinforce, we passed through Tunliu and were betrayed. I had received advance warning and took precautions, which allowed me to escape Tunliu and head to Xianyang.

Ying Zheng narrowed his eyes slightly: "Who delivered the message?"

Zhang Tang was sweating profusely and wanted to slap himself. He had forgotten that he couldn't expose the princess, but when the King of Qin asked, he couldn't lie. He kowtowed heavily and said, "This humble general Zhang Tang received the person sent by the princess. I did not see the person in person, but only talked to him in the tent. I have a jade pendant to prove my identity."

Ying Zheng gave him a signal, and Zhao Gao went down to let Zhang Tang bring over the jade pendant.

Zhang Tang handed over the phoenix-patterned jade pendant with both hands, raising it high above his head.

Ying Zheng took it and examined it. The jade pendant was warm and smooth, with a bright emerald green color and a lifelike phoenix pattern. It appeared to be the emblem of the Ji family.

I played with it for a while, then put it on the table.

Ying Zheng said, "Quickly lead 10 troops to Tunliu to suppress the rebellion."

Zhang Tang bowed his head and accepted the order: "This humble general obeys."

Ying Zheng then took the jade pendant and began to question him, arriving at Yongning Palace.

Ying Zheng immediately spotted the woman lying on the small platform. She was dressed in a black gauze robe embroidered with phoenix patterns, and wore a gold bracelet inlaid with rubies and two dragons playing with a pearl. Her complexion was as clear as jade, as haloed as a new moon, and as snow piled on flowering trees. Her beauty was beyond compare. She was graceful and elegant, with a quiet and charming demeanor. Her words were captivating and her voice was soft and gentle.

When the woman saw him, she did not rise to greet him. Li Yuange, who was standing to the side, gently fanned himself, bringing a cool breeze to the beauty in the midsummer heat.

Upon seeing Ying Zheng, the woman naturally called out, "Ah Zheng is here. Yuan Ge, bring over a chair."

Ying Zheng looked at the "chair" he had never seen before and did not sit down. Ying Ji had no choice but to get up and press Ying Zheng into the chair.

He lay back down on the small stool and said, "This stool won't do. I'll have to reprint it another day. Why did Ah Zheng suddenly contact me today?"

Ying Zheng found the chair beneath him quite novel. He sat there for a long time without feeling any numbness in his legs, finding it exceptionally comfortable. He felt that if he had such a chair, he could review an extra cartload of memorials. Upon hearing the woman's soft, delicate moans, a scrutinizing look immediately appeared in his eyes.

"How did the eldest sister know the exact time of Cheng Jiao's rebellion?"

Ying Ji played with the end of her hair in her hand, as if thinking about how to reply: "Just a guess, A-Zheng, don't you think women's intuition is amazing?"

Ying Zheng's eye twitched. Who would believe such a thing? "It's really amazing. Surely my elder sister wouldn't say she didn't know about Yuan Tiangang, who appeared out of nowhere!"

Under the man's sharp, scrutinizing gaze, the woman opposite him paused for a moment: "Ah Zheng has planted quite a few people around Ah Jie."

The man curled his lips into a smile: "It is I who am asking you again. If you do not have an explanation, Sister Wang, why don't you go to Tunliu yourself to discuss the matter with the rebels?"

Ying Ji's mind was going crazy. She was thinking, "I'm going to die! I'm going to die! I'm going to die!" After thinking it over, she decided to take a gamble.

"Then I won't beat around the bush with A-Zheng. Although we are half-sisters, my elder sister has never harmed you. Let's not talk about Zhao Ji's strange affairs for now."

"You really don't know the inside story about Cheng Jiao's rebellion? Wasn't he forced into this uprising by you?"

Ying Zheng's eyes sharpened: "What does Your Highness mean by this?"

Ying Ji's expression became much more indifferent as she gently stroked the jade hairpin by her ear: "Cheng Jiao and you are not from the same mother, so there is a distance between your hearts. It is understandable that you doubt him and are wary of him, but going too far is as bad as going too far."

Lü Buwei had Yao Jia teach him. A man who was neither good at literature nor martial arts needed a teacher, and with Lü Buwei's confidant Fan Yuqi watching over him, things could easily go wrong if he was pushed too far.

Besides, have you investigated Fan Yuqi, who serves Cheng Jiao?

Ying Zheng stared into the woman's eyes and finally nodded.

Ying Ji sighed softly: "Your personality makes you a good candidate to be a king, but it's too tiring, and Lü Buwei has seen through you. There are some things he hasn't told you."

Fan Yuqi received news from elsewhere that you are not the son of King Zhuangxiang of Qin, and there is suspicion of blood discrepancy. Cheng Jiao, already harboring resentment due to your suspicions, now sees attacking Zhao as the perfect opportunity to rise up in rebellion.