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

"This matter has nothing to do with Qian'er."

Hearing Xue Ji and Li Wu's exclamations, the Empress glanced at them briefly and shook her head.

“Originally, this wooden box contained one of his concubines, but I replaced her.”

She explained that she didn't want Zhao Qian to bear such a stain.

Ying Jing pondered for a moment, calming his emotions somewhat.

What the leader said should be true.

Concubines had a low status, and such matters were common among the powerful and wealthy.

This is much more normal than sending someone over after they've been sent away.

With the support of Queen Chang and Guo Kai, and the favor of King Daoxiang of Zhao, Zhao Qian could be said to have completely gained the upper hand in this game of vying for supreme power in the Zhao state.

It shouldn't be this outrageous!

No matter what, he is destined to become king.

They still have some sense of shame!

However, Zhao Qian valued his reputation, while the Empress Dowager did not.

She replaced the concubine Zhao Qian had arranged, packed herself into the inn, and sent herself there.

That makes sense... my ass!

It still seems absurd no matter how you look at it!

Even though she was once a courtesan, she is now a queen!

"I have never met the Queen before. The Queen has gone to great lengths to come here unnoticed, so she must have something important to discuss."

Having no time for dawdling with the Empress Dowager, Ying Jing chose to get straight to the point.

Realizing that Ying Jing was truly not interested in her, Chang Hou began to doubt whether she was getting old and losing her beauty.

But right now, the important business is more important.

"I would like to ask Lord Changxin for a favor."

Her voice was soft and alluring, yet without any hint of affectation, as if she were born that way.

Ying Jing kept his eyes straight ahead, his expression dignified.

"Then please tell me in detail, Your Majesty, but I cannot guarantee that I will agree."

Ying Jing really didn't want to have anything to do with this woman.

But one shouldn't make enemies easily.

Who knows what kind of weird thought process this woman has?

If you were to go against the benevolent Jing over such a trivial matter, it would be very troublesome even if you weren't afraid.

"Lord Changxin is indeed a virtuous gentleman."

After advocating for it, he finally gave up.

She recognized him in his eyes; he was a man she could never have.

"I hope that when Lord Changxin meets with the King, he can add one condition."

Afterwards, she became serious, and there was no longer any fawning on her face.

Without waiting for Ying Jing to ask, she continued, "Please invite Prince Jia to Qin as a hostage."

Ying Jing frowned.

The Queen's method was indeed clever. King Zhao favored Prince Qian and disliked Prince Jia.

There was indeed a possibility of successfully sending Prince Jia, whom the King of Zhao did not particularly like, to Qin as a hostage.

When the woman mentioned the name "Gongzi Jia" from the courtesan's side, all the suppressed emotions in Xue Ji's heart were completely stirred up.

At this moment, her eyes were filled with hatred, and her delicate body trembled slightly.

Once again, I fell into that painful state.

Fortunately, both Li Wu and Xiao Xue Nu noticed that something was wrong with her.

One of them gently embraced her, while the other held onto one of her legs; for the time being, they were able to keep her under control.

"The Queen should know that Prince Jia also has supporters, and General Li Mu is currently enjoying great prestige."

Whether for the sake of Qin's interests or to help Xue Ji escape the pain of hatred, Ying Jing had every reason to take action.

He said this not to refuse, but to ensure that everything would go perfectly.

If you beat the snake, you will not die, but you will be harmed by it.

Once a move is made, it must be so decisive that the opponent has no chance of ever recovering.

The Empress seemed to have been prepared, her peach blossom eyes fixed on Xue Ji.

"Look, isn't this a ready-made reason?"

Is it about Feixue Pavilion?

Ying Jing understood the Queen's meaning and instructed him to take Xue Ji and directly announce the matter to King Zhao and the Zhao court officials.

The dancers of Zhao were deceived by Prince Jia and nearly killed, and the Feixue Pavilion was burned down.

This matter required Lord Changxin of Qin to take the lead.

Who would have the audacity to protect Zhao Jia?

Sending them out as hostages to contribute to peace between Qin and Zhao would be considered a contribution to the country.

"only……"

Ying Jing looked at Xue Ji.

Her body was still trembling slightly, but her eyes were a little red.

"Lord Changxin, as long as Zhao Jia is punished, Xueji is willing to pay any price!"

She gritted her teeth, her resolve unwavering.

This is a woman who dares to love and hate. She can give up dancing for love, and she can pay any price to take revenge when she hates.

The separation was very clear, and there was no trace of past ties.

"I understand."

Ying Jing looked at the Queen again: "I agree to this matter, but I want to add five more cities."

Jing Dashan put in the effort, so he should get something in return.

Without any hesitation, Chang replied, "Yes."

"..."

Ying Jing was completely bewildered.

Five cities, described so casually and without the slightest hesitation.

You're the ones who betrayed the country!

It seems that King Zhao was truly infatuated with Queen Chang, otherwise she wouldn't have dared to make such a promise.

There was Guo Kai, there was the Queen, and there was also this King Zhao.

Why should the State of Zhao not perish?

This is truly an era of competing to be the worst.

The Empress Dowager agreed too quickly, which made Lord Changxin feel a bit cheated.

Perhaps we should ask for more!

“Besides the cities you promised to cede, I also need one more person.”

It was indeed inappropriate to ask for more cities, so Ying Jing thought of another person.

"Oh?"

Upon hearing that they needed people, the chieftain became interested.

Her expression became unserious again, turning somewhat alluring.

"I wonder which beauty has taken a fancy to, Lord Changxin. Don't worry, even if it's from the King's harem... I have a way to get it for you."

"Or... I wouldn't mind either..."

But I mind!

Ying Jing completely ignored her: "I want an imperial edict to allow Lian Po to serve under my command."

Lian Po?

After the proposal, I immediately lost interest.

"I am so beautiful, yet Lord Changxin ignores me and wants an old man. I will grant your request."

After much hesitation, she agreed.

Lian Po had already been ousted from the power center of Zhao and gone to Wei, so he was no longer of any importance.

Besides, he's over eighty years old; how many more years can he live?

Changxin Jun may seem shrewd, but he actually knows nothing about business.

Still too young!

The woman chuckled softly, took a graceful step, and then slipped back into the wooden box.

"Now that we've finished discussing the important matters, I would like to trouble Lord Changxin to provide me with a set of clothes and have someone deliver this wooden box to Qian'er's residence."

"Of course... if Lord Changxin changes his mind, I can do so at any time..."

At this moment, Lord Changxin exuded righteousness.

Without hesitation, I still refused.

After the queen left, Ying Jing leaned on the desk, his brows slightly furrowed.

It's really unreasonable for a queen to go to such lengths.

Moreover, Zhao Jia was already completely at a disadvantage, so Zhao Qian's succession to the throne was virtually guaranteed.

Why go to such great lengths? He didn't even hesitate about the two conditions proposed by Ying Jing.

"unless……"

"Zhao Jia has a handle that is extremely detrimental to Zhao Qian, or rather, to the Empress Dowager!"