"Ayan, the King's health is deteriorating, and Lü Buwei has begun to win over court officials and eliminate dissidents. He is becoming increasingly arrogant and domineering. Can Zheng'er deal with him?"

Zhao Ji was very uneasy. Ying Zichu was her pillar of support, and now that her pillar of support was about to be lost, her son was too young, and she had no one in the palace to confide in.

So they sent people to invite Lin Chaoyan again and again, and yesterday they finally managed to get her into the palace.

"Ah Zheng is capable, trust him completely. When the time is right, you can give Lü Buwei a push and create an opportunity for Ah Zheng to deal with him." Everyone's coming to me? Do they really think I can predict the future? I just know the general development and outcome of events.

Zhao Ji's keeping a gigolo and having an illegitimate child are unchangeable; the rebellion of Lao Ai and Lü Buwei is the variable. Lin Chaoyan plans to turn Zhao Ji into a double agent, teaching her the art of infiltration.

"Timing? When is the right time? And what kind of opportunity is it?" The Infernal Affairs sounded complicated, and Zhao Ji didn't know if she could handle it.

"Lu Buwei will give you the opportunity. I will discuss it with you and A-Zheng in detail then." Lin Chaoyan stopped talking when she saw someone coming.

Zhao Ji immediately understood the reason and took Lin Chaoyan with her, as she always felt incredibly safe with her there.

The palace grounds were filled with pavilions and towers, a complex of varying heights and intricate layouts, luxurious yet imposing. This was the first time Lin Chaoyan had ever walked so far inside. Previously, she had always tried to conceal her secret of immortality to avoid attracting attention.

The two arrived quickly at the palace where the King of Qin was. Ying Zichu was sitting on a bed, looking almost completely exhausted, with a bowl of freshly brewed herbal medicine beside him.

"Cough cough," the King of Qin couldn't help but cough again, covering his mouth. After coughing, he glanced at the bloodstains on his palm and quietly picked up a piece of cloth to wipe them away.

As soon as she entered, Lin Chaoyan tried her best to minimize her presence. Looking at the several tall and imposing generals in front of her, she immediately hid on the ground behind them.

Her little action left the others present somewhat puzzled. Lin Chaoyan, adhering to the principle that as long as she wasn't embarrassed, it was others who were, pretended to be dead and kept pulling the curtain shut.

"In the end, I did not do enough in dealing with the Five Nations Alliance. If it were not for the two generals, these more than 100,000 Qin soldiers would probably not have returned." The King of Qin's more than 100,000 Qin soldiers were almost wiped out in this battle. If it had really happened, it would have been a great blow to the Qin state.

In 247 BC, following the Battle of Changping, the ruler of Qin was King Zhuangxiang of Qin, also known as Ying Zichu. After defeating the Qin army in Handan, the capital of Zhao, Lord Xinling, Wei Wuji, allied with the armies of five states to attack Qin and once again defeated them. However, Qin held firm at Hangu Pass, and the armies of the five states withdrew.

This was the general outline of what Lin Chaoyan knew, but compared to the other five states, Qin's losses were insignificant. There would be another five-army alliance after Zheng Ge took power.

"Hmph, the Qin Dynasty will remember this grudge of the five-nation alliance. General Meng and General Wang, I will reward you both." The King of Qin was not entirely satisfied with this battle, but the other party had indeed made contributions.

"My health has been deteriorating lately, so General Meng should not go out to fight for the time being," the King of Qin said, glancing at the light bulb behind him and then at Meng Ao.

Upon hearing this, Meng Ao was shocked. If it were a common illness, he would not have been allowed to lead troops to garrison Xianyang. It seemed that this time it was truly beyond saving.

"Yes! Your subordinate obeys." Meng Ao bowed deeply before him, his expression solemn. He was anxious to offer advice but didn't know how.

"Miss Ayan, are you unwilling to even see me one last time?" You're the third wheel, get out here right now! From the moment she entered, the King of Qin was absolutely certain she was no ordinary person, and he found it amusing to see her hiding away, unwilling to meddle.

…Get to the point, why did you call me here? And could you guys stop staring at me? Under everyone's gaze, Lin Chaoyan had no choice but to bite the bullet and go on.

"Does Your Majesty need me for something?" Even if you do, I won't bother with it.

Her family of three was already used to her being like this, but no one else was!

"How dare you! How dare a commoner be so disrespectful?" Wang Ben, Wang Jian's son, was quite angry.

"Hahaha!! Cough cough... No problem, someone close the door and don't let anyone near." The King of Qin looked at the girl in front of him with a solemn expression. He had many questions he wanted to know, but he couldn't let outsiders know.

As the door closed, the hall grew much darker.

The pungent smell of medicine was mixed with a strong aura of death. It was the smell Lin Chaoyan disliked the most.

"Ayan, do you think the Great Qin will be able to destroy the six states and unify the world in the future?" The King of Qin looked at Lin Chaoyan with anticipation in his eyes.

…Sigh…Do you really think I can predict the future? But at this moment, the King of Qin probably won't live much longer. Quietly looking at him, thinking of the dead, he couldn't bear to refuse. “Yes, Zheng will unify the world.”

"Hahaha!! Cough cough cough... Good! Good! Good!" He was so excited that Lin Chaoyan was genuinely afraid he might gasp for air. She felt a pang of regret for the century-long struggle of the six generations of the Qin Dynasty, which had unified the world only to perish after the second Qin emperor.

"Ayan, what do you think it's like after death? Are you afraid of dying?" He was scared, but having her by his side made him feel inexplicably at ease.

The King of Qin's question startled everyone present, and they all held their breath in worry for Lin Chaoyan.

"There will be a Daoist light to embrace you and take you to the realm of reincarnation. I don't know anything else; I've never died. Everyone dies eventually; it's just a matter of living a few more years, a few more years of youth. There's nothing to be afraid of; cherishing the present and leaving no regrets is the true path." Everyone in this world goes to the Time and Space Administration Bureau to be reincarnated after death. I'm afraid of being unable to die, unable to live, unable to die; I'm afraid of trouble.

"Ayan, why do you glow? Can you continue to assist Zheng'er?" Her presence was as bright as day, yet not at all dazzling.

"I won't tell you! No way, I'm too stupid to follow him. If I get sold out, I'll probably still be helping Ah Zheng count the money!" What if he goes crazy and targets me later if I know too much? I'll make the Forget-Me-Not Curse completely disappear from his memory after I witness him unify the world.

No sooner had she finished speaking than someone snickered. Even though no one else present heard it, Lin Chaoyan did. "You little brat, it's you again. You were just being mean to me, and now you're laughing at me?"

"If you laugh at me again, I'll beat you to death. I hit really hard!" The others were confused by Lin Chaoyan's sudden threat, but Wang Ben knew exactly what it meant! He looked at her with a look of utter disbelief and suspicion.

Ying Zheng and Zhao Ji looked helpless, each with their own worries. They wanted to say something but were wary of others, so they ultimately said nothing.

“Ahem… Ayan isn’t stupid, would you like to come forward?” After saying that, she looked at Ying Zheng, “Zheng’er, come here too.”

"What the heir apparent? This is a scene of entrusting one's son to another? Don't mess with me!" Lin Chaoyan arrived at Qin Guo's bedside, and the scene made her feel extremely uncomfortable.

"Bring this here," the King of Qin commanded, and a palace servant brought over a tray.

"This is for you, Miss Ayan! Please accept it." He wouldn't trust anyone else with this gift, and although the girl in front of him was shrouded in mystery, he instinctively trusted her.

"I do not want!"

Lin Chaoyan refused decisively, and her repeated bizarre actions left the others speechless.

"Do I have to beg you? Zheng'er, swear that you will never betray Ayan after you have served your purpose." The King of Qin's bizarre actions gave Lin Chaoyan goosebumps all over.

"Wait a minute! As the King of Qin, is this how you treat me?" And you even swore an oath? So you think you're the ones who'll suffer?! This is so annoying.

"I, Ying Zheng, swear to Heaven that I will never betray Ayan in this lifetime." The young man's powerful voice echoed in the hall, and everyone's gaze towards Lin Chaoyan became more respectful.

Huh? No, this feels like we've fallen into a trap from the very beginning. Lin Chaoyan experienced fear of politicians for the first time.

Under this calculated scheme, Lin Chaoyan reluctantly accepted the wooden box, and then adopted a dismissive and indifferent attitude, claiming ignorance of everything.

In 247 BC, after three years on the throne, the King of Qin finally succumbed to illness and died in Xianyang Palace. Since the passing of that exceptionally long-reigning ruler of Qin, his son and grandson followed suit. Now, his great-grandson, Ying Zheng, has taken over!

Winter has arrived, life is gradually fading, and all things begin to hibernate. The once vibrant earth now looks barren and desolate.

The death of King Xiang of Qin cast a shadow over the entire city of Xianyang. However, when the news reached the other six states, it was met with jubilation, with the entire nation eager to celebrate.

Lin Chaoyan looked at the hot potato in her hand with utter disgust, and Wang Benming's blatant scrutiny made her want to hit him.

"What are you looking at? You want it? Here you go!"

"That was given to you by the King; I don't want it. How about a sparring match?"

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