In the Great Qin Dynasty, I, the Unruly Commander, begin by dual-cultivating with Yan Ling Ji.

In Xianyang City,

A carriage and three riders slowly drove into Xianyang City.

Yan Lingji, inside the carriage, looked out the window and saw many new food stalls in Xianyang City that she had never tried before. She turned her head and looked at Ying Ziqing with a charming smile, pouting her pink lips.

"Son~"

Ying Ziqing nodded helplessly, "How about I take you for a stroll through the streets of Xianyang after I finish my court session?"

Yan Lingji hugged Ying Ziqing's arm and nodded her little head contentedly.

Yan Lingji's thoughts have gradually shifted to her love of food and Ying Ziqing.

The grudges, feuds, and battles of the martial world gradually receded from Ying Ziqing's sight under her protection.

She also enjoys her current life.

Ying Ziqing turned her head and glanced at Bago, who was sitting upright, and said:

"Bago, after I enter the palace, you and Ling'er wait for me. When I return, I will take you to tour Xianyang City."

"I will obey the Commander's orders," Bago said solemnly.

Ying Ziqing rubbed her temples helplessly, her left hand reaching up to Bago's somewhat icy pretty face.

"Relax around me, I won't eat you."

Upon hearing this, Bago suddenly remembered swallowing something in the room earlier...

Her hands, resting on her lower abdomen, were entwined together nervously.

Not long after the carriage entered Xianyang, a troop of imperial guards dressed in black armor and carrying Qin swords appeared on the street.

The one leading them was a young man with a graceful figure and a white robe fluttering in the wind.

The man held an ancient and solemn longsword in his hand, his sword intent soaring to the sky, his sharpness fully revealed.

Upon seeing this person, the Mirror Heart Demon, who was driving the vehicle, narrowed his eyes slightly and muttered:

"This person is incredibly strong. His sword intent is astonishing. It seems to be that person from the palace."

The man in white walked to a position five steps away from the carriage and bowed slightly towards it.

Upon seeing Jing Xinmo driving the carriage, Gai Nie was slightly taken aback. The driver was actually a mid-stage Innate Realm expert. This Third Young Master was truly hiding his true strength.

He paused for a moment, then announced loudly, "I am Gai Nie, and I have come by order of the King to escort the young master back to the palace."

A calm and collected voice came from inside the carriage:

"You've worked hard, let's go."

Gai Nie cupped his hands in a respectful gesture, then raised his hand.

The black-armored imperial guards stood on either side of the carriage, while Gai Nie walked at the very front, carrying the Rainbow Abyss Sword.

The surrounding residents of Xianyang looked at the carriage with curiosity, guessing the identity of the person inside.

"Young Master? Could it be that the eldest son, Fusu, is sitting inside?"

"Oh, you don't know this, do you? This is obviously a carriage returning from a mission. The one inside should be the Third Young Master Ying Ziqing."

"Third Young Master? I think I've heard of him, but not much."

"Our third young master is quite young, yet he went on a solo mission to the State of Han. I heard that he brought great honor to the Qin people in the Han court."

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The imperial carriage quickly entered the Xianyang Palace.

The carriage stopped in front of Zhangtai Palace, where Ying Zheng resided.

Ying Ziqing, dressed in a long black robe, calmly stepped down from the carriage and gave Gai Nie a faint smile.

Sword Saint Gai Nie, with his late-stage Innate Realm strength, is indeed stronger than Wei Zhuang. It seems we need to get Wei Zhuang's strength boosted when we get back; our Heavenly Sword Star can't remain so weak.

Wei Zhuang: "..."

When Gai Nie saw the Third Prince, whom the King had been frequently mentioning lately, he couldn't help but nod to himself.

Although its energy was restrained, a unique and noble aura surrounded it, which inevitably inspired awe and respect. It was truly extraordinary.

"Your Highness, please. His Majesty is waiting for you in the side hall."

Ying Ziqing nodded, allowing Gai Nie to lead the way.

Upon entering Zhangtai Palace, Ying Ziqing surveyed the palace, which was predominantly black with gold accents, exuding an ancient and dignified yet luxurious feel.

A somewhat frightening thought suddenly occurred to him. (Guess for yourself~)

However, Ying Ziqing quickly abandoned this idea, as it was of little significance.

After turning the corner and entering the side hall

Ying Ziqing saw the calm and dignified figure sitting in front of the desk.

Gai Nie quietly slipped away.

Ying Ziqing faced Ying Zheng, cupped his hands and said, "Ying Ziqing greets Father."

Ying Zheng put down the bamboo slips in his hand, raised his head and met Ying Ziqing's gaze. Looking into Ying Ziqing's eyes, which seemed to hold the depths of an abyss, Ying Zheng smiled and said gently:

"Ziqing, you did a good job on this trip to Han, demonstrating the might and majesty of our Great Qin. What reward do you desire? I will grant it without hesitation."

Ying Ziqing did not hesitate and said directly:

"Your subject wishes to establish a new residence in Xianyang City."

A look of surprise flashed across Ying Zheng's face. He hadn't expected Ying Ziqing's request to be so simple.

"Since you have made your decision, I will grant you a mansion, elevate your rank to Grand Master, and provide you with a monthly stipend of ten gold coins."

"Thank you for your grace, Father." Although Ying Ziqing was slightly surprised that Ying Zheng had bestowed upon him the title of a ninth-rank, fifth-level official, he calmly accepted the decree.

(Princes and nobles of Qin did not hold titles unless they achieved military merit.)

Looking at the upright and handsome Ying Ziqing, Ying Zheng's face showed a hint of satisfaction.

Not arrogant or impatient, domineering yet reserved.

These are all qualities that Fusu, who only knew how to read the classics, did not possess.

Ying Zheng stood up, straightened his black and gold royal robe, and put his hands behind his back.

"Ziqing, accompany me on a tour of this Xianyang Palace."

"Here."

The two stood on the high platform of Zhangtai Palace, with the entire Xianyang Palace in view.

Looking at the bustling city of Xianyang, Ying Zheng showed no joy on his face, but rather a hint of sorrow in his eyes.

"Ziqing, I have heard that Han Fei, the ninth prince of Han, is outwardly Confucian but inwardly Legalist, and is exceptionally intelligent. Have you met him in Han? Could I possibly summon him to my Great Qin?"

"Father, Han Fei was attacked by a mysterious person before I left Xinzheng, and he has already died and his soul has been scattered." Ying Ziqing said calmly, as if Han Fei's death had nothing to do with him.

Ying Zheng sighed with some regret, whether he was speaking to Ying Ziqing or to himself, it was unclear:

“Now, in the court, I am hampered at every turn. I am the king, but I have few people I can trust.”

Ying Ziqing fully understood why Ying Zheng was so eager for talented people, after all, there was such a big obstacle in front of him as Lü Buwei.

However, he harbored great ambitions to unify the world, but at this moment he could only waste his time on internal strife with Lü Buwei and Zhao Ji.

Ying Zheng must have felt extremely frustrated.

However, this is also an opportunity. After all, if it weren't for Ying Zheng's eagerness, how could he have implemented his next plan?

However, Ying Ziqing did not say much at this moment. Although he could have recommended Zhang Liang to Ying Zheng, even with Ying Zheng's support, Zhang Liang would not have a voice in the court and would be ostracized. Moreover, Zhang Liang's strengths did not lie in these schemes and struggles, but in governing the country.

After spending some time with Ying Zheng, Ying Ziqing took his leave.

He no longer needed to present his plans regarding Lü Buwei and others to Ying Zheng, because he had another, better identity.

At the same time, Ying Zheng's decree to Ying Ziqing was quickly disseminated from the palace and became known to the important officials of the court.

Ding dong~ I'm going to the hospital for a medical check-up and registering for driving lessons today, so there might not be an extra update. If there is, it might be tonight (?? w ?? )y Thanks for your support, everyone!

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