A Romantic Story of a Girl from the Qin Dynasty

The night before Yingzheng gave Shimi military power, Li Si stayed in the main hall.

Li Si didn't know what the emperor meant by keeping him here. He just sat silently and watched the memorial with the emperor, neither of them saying a word.

"Zhao Ze..."

Ying Zheng raised his eyes and called out. The eunuch waiting at the door opened the door and hurried over.

"Your Majesty, my servant is here..."

Ying Zheng held his forehead with his hand, looked at the memorial, and said slowly

"Go and tell the Queen that I will not return to the palace tonight. I have important matters to discuss with the Prime Minister. You go and prepare some tea and snacks. No one is allowed to disturb you."

When Ying Zheng said this, Li Si's heart skipped a beat. What is this for? Do you want to detain me in Qin Palace? ?

Li Si was not sure and did not dare to interrupt without permission. After asking Ying Zheng to make arrangements clearly, the emperor turned to him and said

"I'm staying in the palace tonight. Your wife won't have any objections, right?"

"Of course! Wei Chen can just send someone home to pass on a message."

One monarch and one minister, the two sat in silence, with stars and candles dotting the quiet night.

Ying Zheng was not in a hurry to explain why he wanted to keep Li Si, but just watched the memorial silently.

Time passed by minute by minute, and the late autumn night naturally had an irresistible chill. Li Si huddled aside, drinking hot tea, and suddenly sneezed.

"Put on my brocade robe, don't get cold."

Ying Zheng's tone was gentle, and there was no hint of anger, nor did he seem to be testing himself. Li Si, who was sitting beside him, still couldn't guess the emperor's thoughts, so he replied with fear and fear.

"The emperor and his ministers are different. How can a humble minister use the emperor's brocade robe?"

"Of course you can use it!"

Until now, Ying Zheng had read all the memorials. He put down his pen and looked at Li Si. There was no smile or anger, just calmness, as if he was having a long conversation with an old friend.

"The State of Qin is now strong and powerful, and the Prime Minister is the number one hero of the Qin Dynasty. He only wears a brocade robe. Why should the Prime Minister be afraid?"

"No, it's inappropriate..."

Li Si repeatedly waved his hand to refuse, but what he didn't expect was that Ying Zheng stood up and personally put the brocade robe on Li Si's shoulders.

Li Si was startled by the emperor's inexplicable intimate behavior and was about to refuse again. Unexpectedly, Ying Zheng pressed his shoulder and said in a slightly commanding tone.

"If you refuse again, I will be angry."

The flattered Li Si could only sit down and put on the royal robe only for the emperor.

Eighty percent of the time, I’m asking for something!

Li Si huddled in front of the desk, thanked Ying Zheng and then fell silent.

"I'm keeping you tonight. We have something important to discuss."

Look, look, sure enough!

"I have always felt that my body has become weaker and weaker over the years. I have to think more about some things and arrange them earlier."

"Your Majesty is in the prime of life, so why do you need to say this?"

Ying Zheng shook his head and smiled.

"Li Si, you have worked with me for many years, so you should have guessed what I am going to say, right?"

I? I can't guess!

"I already intend to make Fusu the crown prince, and I will announce it to the world in a few days. Do you have any objection to this?"

"Fusu is His Majesty's eldest son. He is diligent and studious. He cares deeply about the country and the people. He also has his own way of governing the country. It is natural that he can inherit the throne."

Ying Zheng looked at Li Si, his expression became a little serious.

"If... I am no longer here, you must assist Fusu, just like you assisted me back then. Can you help me?"

"His Majesty……"

Li Si was a little touched by these words. His current status and ability to flex his muscles were all due to the discernment of the monarch in front of him. He single-handedly promoted himself to achieve what he has achieved today. Naturally, Li Si remained 100% loyal to Ying Zheng. There was even a hint of gratitude.

"Your Majesty, why do you say this? I am loyal to you and to Da Qin. The young master is the prince, and I will naturally be loyal to him when he succeeds to the throne. You, you don't have to worry about this..."

Ying Zheng looked at Li Si, who was now old, and nodded with a smile.

"With your words, I can rest assured. There is one more thing..."

He looked at Li Si

"I want to give the Queen 200,000 troops. What do you think?"

This?

Li Si was startled and responded in panic

"Well, Your Majesty has given the Queen such a huge amount of military power. This... the Queen is young now. If the young master succeeds to the throne in the future, I am not afraid of her..."

"Afraid that she will take away her son's throne?"

Ying Zheng smiled

"She won't."

The two looked at each other, and Li Si instantly understood Ying Zheng's determination. He was not just on a whim. He had already begun to plan for a future without Qin. How would the Queen stand up?

Li Si was a little hesitant, but still spoke.

"I'm afraid other ministers won't agree."

"I have made up my mind and will not change it again, Li Si...I asked you to stay today because I hope that after I leave, the world of Qin and Fusu will all rely on you. Although the Queen was somewhat unhappy with you in the past, But can you look at my face and stop worrying about the past? I have known the queen since childhood, and my feelings for her have not changed at all. I don’t trust her alone. If I am gone, she will be alone in this Qin Palace. I am lonely, but if someone else is dissatisfied with the queen and wants to usurp the throne, can you help her?"

These heartfelt words naturally came from the sincerity. Looking at Ying Zheng's eager and expectant eyes, Li Si felt warm in his heart. In the decades he had worked with the emperor, there had always been differences between the emperor and his ministers. Li Si understood that even if How the emperor's country needs him, how his grand ambitions need his help, but the king is the king, and the ministers are ministers. Ying Zheng has never used such a gentle and heart-to-heart tone like talking to a friend today to tell him these innermost thoughts. .

"emperor……"

Li Si's eyes were a little warm, and he saluted to Ying Zheng in fear. Unexpectedly, Ying Zheng helped him, held his arm and said

"My body is getting weak... I'm afraid I won't last long... Li Si, now that Wang Jian is no longer with me, the only one I can rely on is you..."

"emperor……"

Li Si's eyes were filled with tears. What regrets could he have as a minister? A monarch's 100% trust is the highest appreciation for a minister's contribution. Li Si never thought that Ying Zheng would trust him so much and entrust the two most important people in his life to him.

"emperor……"

Li Si's lips trembled

"The emperor's words today, I must keep them in mind and never forget them! Your Majesty... I will definitely live up to my mission and swear to be loyal to you and the young master to the death. Queen... don't worry! The queen is protected by an army of 200,000, Wei Chen I will definitely not let her be murdered by others!"

The two people who had known each other for decades were friends, but not friends at all. However, after having such a long talk today, Li Si was very moved and discovered that the emperor not only regarded him as a minister, but also had a heart-to-heart relationship with him.

When he stepped out of the main hall at dawn, he saw the queen walking slowly.

A queen with an army of 200,000?

Li Si looked at Shikiya.

He is the first person in history to assign military power to the queen!

"I am here to meet you, the Queen!"

Li Si greeted with a smile.