Qin Dynasty: Starting with clinging to Zhao Ji's thigh

The State of Chu, the Yunmeng Marshland.

Amidst a misty fog, the Divine Capital Jiugong Mountain appears and disappears.

This place was the residence of the most mysterious Yin-Yang School among the Hundred Schools of Thought.

In the past, the Yin-Yang School split off from the Taoism School and has since hidden itself among the mountains and rivers of the Chu State.

"The ceremony concludes with the sound of drums."

The legend of Ba Xi's dance

A beautiful woman sings merrily.

Spring orchids and autumn chrysanthemums

May it last forever, throughout eternity!

Ancient chants, like a call from antiquity, echoed continuously in the vast Star Palace.

As the supreme leader of the Yin-Yang School, Donghuang Taiyi perfectly embodied the school's mystique, his entire body shrouded in a black robe, like a shadow in the night.

"The Star Soul has appeared, but his fate is shrouded in mystery."

Donghuang Taiyi gazed at the star map in the hall, his tone profound and unfathomable.

"Is there a destiny in this world that even His Majesty the Eastern Emperor cannot see through?"

This was a refined young man dressed in purple, with handsome features, and his tone carried awe and a hint of surprise.

"The will of Heaven is always difficult to fathom, and perhaps fate is not immutable."

Donghuang Taiyi's voice rang out again.

"Dongjun and Yueshen are still young. Xiangjun, you and Xiangfuren will go together to make the star soul return to its place."

The State of Zhao, Handan.

As the capital of the Zhao state, Handan has endured many hardships and has a rich history.

Through the carriage window, Ying Jing could even see many weapon marks on the city wall.

However, as Lord Changxin of Qin, Ying Jing was not particularly affected by the devastation that the capital of Zhao had suffered.

On the carriage, Ying Jing gently held Li Wu's soft and slender waist, his hands getting a little restless.

Since what happened at the young master's residence that day, the relationship between Li Wu and Ying Jing had already grown much closer.

The journey from Xianyang, the capital of Qin, to Handan, the capital of Zhao, took as long as half a month, requiring the changing of wheels to adapt to different ruts.

For half a month, they spent almost all their time together in the same carriage.

Given Ying Jing's abilities, the fact that he has only made this much progress is something that Li Wu still finds worrying.

Of course, this is also related to Ying Jing's current age.

However, this was something he couldn't control.

"Your Majesty...Your Majesty..."

"Hurry...hurry up and get off the carriage."

Li Wu couldn't refuse Lord Changxin, so she could only blush and remind him.

Fortunately, Ying Jing is a man of principle.

He calmed down.

I lifted the curtain again and looked out at the street.

"Have you ever heard the story of 'Learning to walk in Handan'?"

Ying Jing suddenly asked.

After leaving that warm, thick hand, Li Wu suddenly felt a strange sense of loss.

Upon hearing Lord Changxin's question, she answered without much thought.

"Of course, this story comes from Zhuangzi's 'Autumn Floods.' There was a man from the State of Yan who heard that the people of Handan walked very gracefully, so he decided to go there to learn how to walk. But in the end, not only did he fail to learn how the people of Handan walked, he also forgot his own way of walking and could only crawl back to the State of Yan."

Being a hitman requires a certain level of education, even if it's a bit slick!

Ying Jing smiled faintly: "Then what did Li Wu see in this?"

Tilting her head, Li Wu was somewhat confused about what Lord Changxin was trying to express.

"Should we not blindly imitate others?"

Ying Jing shook his head slightly: "This is something that everyone in the world has already seen."

Li Wu shook her head, somewhat bewildered.

She's just a small-time assassin; it's already quite good that she's learned the basics. We can't expect too much from her!

Ying Jing smiled calmly: "It was the former strength of the Zhao state, and the former influence and prosperity of Handan."

"A man from the State of Yan came all the way to Handan to learn how to walk more gracefully, which shows how far-reaching the influence of Handan was at that time, and how powerful the State of Zhao was."

Li Wu was greatly shocked; this was an angle she had never considered before.

The story of "Imitating the Way of Handan" reveals the former prosperity and influence of Handan.

"Your wisdom is beyond even a fraction of what Li Wu could ever hope to attain."

Ying Jing simply shook his head slightly again: "This is not wisdom, it's just a way of thinking."

"A frog at the bottom of a well can only ever see a tiny patch of the world, while some people can see the whole autumn through a single fallen leaf."

Li Wu was momentarily lost in thought.

"One can see the leopard through a tube, and know autumn from a single leaf; is this the realm of your ruler?"

Ying Jing shook his head again: "I just want to tell you that even a frog in a well or a leopard in a tube has the opportunity to glimpse the whole world."

"It only requires... making a small change."

Your Majesty... has it come to your knowledge?

Li Wu's expression changed slightly.

After spending half a month together, she had already gained some understanding of the young man beside her.

He may sometimes seem unreliable, and even occasionally try to take advantage of others, but his inner self is completely different from his outward appearance.

A heart pounding with thunder, yet a face as calm as a still lake—this is the true Ying Jing.

A sense of awe welled up in Li Wu's heart.

The things Changxin Jun did and said, though seemingly casual, all seemed to conceal profound meanings that were difficult to perceive.

Just as Li Wu was lost in thought, the carriage came to a stop.

Outside, Prince Qian of Zhao, leading a group of guards, was already in front of the carriage.

This was a young man with a somewhat pale complexion, dressed in fine clothes, with jade pendants at his waist.

Jade is believed to have health benefits, and it seems that royalty and nobility from various countries liked to wear a jade pendant at their waist to show their prestige.

"The Qin envoy has come to visit, and we should have gone out of the city to welcome him. Unfortunately, I am unwell and will be waiting here. I hope you will not be offended."

Ying Jing lifted the curtain in front of the carriage, lowered his head slightly, and stepped out slowly.

With a gentle smile on his face, he walked straight up to Prince Zhao Qian.

"It is already a great fortune for Jing to be personally welcomed by the future King of Zhao. There is no reason for him to blame me."

Ying Jing wasn't flattering him; he was stating a fact.

The only ones qualified to inherit the throne of Zhao are the former crown prince Zhao Gongzi Jia and the Zhao Gongzi Qian standing before us.

King Zhao favored Queen Chang and deposed Prince Jia, thus Zhao Qian would become the future King of Zhao.

Zhao Qian was overjoyed upon hearing this, as he secretly agreed and loved hearing such words!

"Changxin Jun is truly my confidant!"

"Lord Changxin has come from afar and must be quite tired. Please come with me to the inn to rest first. Tonight, I will take you to see the dance of the beauties of my Zhao Kingdom!"

Zhao Wu!

Speaking of this, Ying Jing wasn't tired at all.

"I've heard of a Feixue Pavilion in Handan?"

Ying Jing asked with some curiosity.

Among the seven kingdoms, the Zhao dance was the most famous.

At this time, Feixue Pavilion was still in the State of Zhao.

"Lord Changxin is indeed a kindred spirit!"

Zhao Qian was even more delighted: "I guarantee that Lord Changxin will never forget the dance moves of the mistress of Feixue Pavilion after seeing them once!"