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

Ying Jing understood Zhao Gao's intentions perfectly well, but he did not think it was necessary to plant spies around Zheng Ge.

This couldn't be hidden from Ying Zheng, and besides, Zhao Gao wasn't exactly trustworthy.

By bringing Zhao Gao along to Hanoi, he was completely under Ying Jing's control and could only obediently do his job.

If they want to climb up the ranks, they can only rely on Ying Jing.

If Zhao Gao had actually gone to Xianyang Palace, given his abilities and single-minded ambition to climb the ranks, he might very well have become the Chief of the Imperial Carriage Office the next time we met.

As the power they wield grows, their ambitions are constantly nurtured, eventually giving rise to rebellious thoughts.

"Human desires are like a boulder rolling down a mountain; once they start, they can never be stopped."

In order to prevent Zhao Gao from following the same path of certain destruction, the benevolent King Ying Jing could not grant his wish.

Ganquan Palace.

Ying Jing was already very familiar with this place, and even without Zhao Gao's guidance, he still moved very quickly.

The inner palace stood quietly, while several palace maids and eunuchs guarded the outside.

These were all old friends who had followed Zhao Ji for a long time and were quite familiar with Ying Jing.

There was no need for any notification; this was an order that Zhao Ji had already given long ago.

Ying Jing slowly stepped into the inner hall. This time, it was very quiet and tidy.

It seems that Zhao Ji hasn't lost her temper these past two days.

In front of a mahogany dressing table, Zhao Ji was still wearing a bright red dress. The inner palace was uniquely designed, warm in winter and cool in summer, so she did not feel the cold.

At this moment, Zhao Ji was facing a bronze mirror, with several rouge boxes placed in front of her.

When she had nothing to do, she would apply some rouge to herself; perhaps this was one of the ways the Empress Dowager found amusement in her leisure time.

Ying Jing made no attempt to conceal it; his footsteps were very clear.

Hearing the noise behind her, Zhao Ji paused slightly as she applied rouge.

She paused for about two or three breaths, then suddenly put down everything in her hands, turned around, and pounced barefoot on Ying Jing.

Just as Ying Jing knew Zhao Ji well, Zhao Ji was equally familiar with Ying Jing.

Even from the sound of footsteps, Zhao Ji could accurately tell that it was Ying Jing who had arrived!

"You've been gone for almost three months. So you finally decided to come back?"

Zhao Ji's tone was somewhat mournful.

The rouge on her face wasn't completely applied; half of it was slightly red, and the other half was crystal clear and white, yet it didn't look strange at all; it still had a unique charm.

"I have never been separated from the Empress Dowager for so long. I miss her every day and toss and turn every night, unable to fall asleep."

His voice was deep and magnetic, and Ying Jing spouted a string of lies.

Hmm...maybe it's not entirely untrue.

I do miss him a little bit every day.

There are always some annoying things that happen at night, so I don't sleep very well.

"Ah!"

A cold smile appeared on Zhao Ji's beautiful face: "If you really missed me that much, why did you only come today after returning to Xianyang?"

This woman seems to be getting smarter and harder to please!

Ying Jing sighed inwardly, but his movements were swift; he had already carried Zhao Ji back to the dressing table and taken the rouge from her.

“Actually, Jing had wanted to come back to see the Empress Dowager for a long time, but he was sent to Wei by Chancellor Lü and was assassinated by Yan Ri. So this time, I must report to my brother first.”

"After returning from my brother's place, I learned that Vice Envoy Gan Luo had encountered some trouble. Perhaps it was done secretly by Prime Minister Lü. I had no choice but to deal with it, which is why the Empress Dowager had to wait a few more days."

It's okay that Zhao Ji is hard to please.

Just shift the blame; whatever the problem is, just pin it on Lü Buwei!

Sure enough, Zhao Ji's pretty face immediately showed a hint of anger.

She turned her head and carefully examined Ying Jing, only feeling relieved after confirming that he was not injured.

"Hmph, that old bastard Lü Buwei is getting more and more restless. Last time he even dared to send Yan Ri to my place!"

"It's all thanks to Jing'er for recommending Zhao Gao; he does have some ability."

Ying Jing smiled faintly, and carefully applied rouge to Zhao Ji's face.

"Zhao Gao is both capable and ambitious; the Empress Dowager should be wary of him."

Zhao Ji immediately rolled her eyes charmingly: "Do you really think I don't understand anything?"

"I have already made an agreement with your brother, the king. When you go to Hanoi, I will go with you. At that time, what can a mere eunuch do, no matter how ambitious he may be?"

"And that old bastard, once Zheng'er takes complete control, he'll definitely teach him a lesson!"

Zhao Ji had been involved in various state affairs and political struggles for a long time. It wasn't that she didn't understand them, but that she simply didn't like them.

"Your Majesty, please rest assured. Lü Lian's repeated overstepping of boundaries must have already displeased my brother. There may be quite a show at the next grand court assembly."

Ying Zheng's dissatisfaction with Lü Buwei was undeniable.

The matter of Yan Ri, the matter of Gan Luo, including the assassination of Ying Jing.

One thing after another, yet Ying Zheng made no move whatsoever.

The only answer Ying Jing could think of...

Ying Zheng is probably about to do something big, at the next grand court assembly!

"Oh?"

Zhao Ji looked quite interested: "Then I'll have to take a good look at it then."

Zhao Ji had not attended court for a long time, but she still had the right to participate in government affairs.

"With the Empress Dowager's intervention, it seems that Prime Minister Lü will not have to work so hard and can return to his fiefdom sooner to enjoy family life."

After being whispered in Ying Jing's ear, Zhao Ji's dissatisfaction with Lü Buwei had already accumulated to a great extent.

At the grand court assembly, Ying Zheng and Zhao Ji, mother and son, will launch a joint attack, and Lü Buwei will likely have no chance of turning the tide.

Before she knew it, Zhao Ji had finished applying rouge to her face.

Zhao Ji had no more interest in talking about Lü Buwei. She faced the bronze mirror in front of her and patted her cheeks with her fair hands.

Her cheeks were fair with a rosy tint, and had a rosy, translucent glow.

I'm very satisfied with it!

"Not bad, Jing'er, your skills haven't declined. The rouge is applied very evenly, and I look a few years younger."

Ying Jing gently put down the rouge box in his hand, his smile gentle.

"The Empress Dowager is already a woman of unparalleled beauty, more beautiful than flowers; this rouge is merely the icing on the cake."

In any case, in front of Zhao Ji, if there was anything bad, just push it onto Lü Buwei, and then say whatever sounds nice!

This is the wisdom that Jing Dashanren, who is good at currying favor with powerful figures, has accumulated since he was eight years old.

Even though Zhao Ji has started to develop her brain, this approach is still relevant.

"Jing'er is so sweet-talking."

Zhao Ji smiled charmingly, knowing full well that Ying Jing was deliberately saying nice things to please her.

But that's exactly what she loves to hear!

Her alluring figure swayed slightly, her vibrant red dress was slightly slit, and her bare feet were slightly outstretched.

"And here too."

Ying Jing wasn't surprised; he simply took another box of rouge and carefully applied it.