A moment later, several footsteps sounded outside the hall, and Lord Chang'an Chengjiao and Wang Jian hurried over.
"Greetings, elder brother!"
"This humble general greets Your Majesty!"
The two glanced at the disheveled Lao Ai on the ground, then disregarded etiquette and looked Ying Zheng up and down. Seeing that he was indeed unharmed and even his clothes were neat, they breathed a long sigh of relief.
Ying Zheng couldn't help but chuckle at the thought of the two of them arriving travel-worn while he himself had emerged unscathed thanks to his wicked husband's protection. Knowing the answer already, he asked, "Why have you come?"
The two men weren't fools; they could naturally hear the sarcasm in Ying Zheng's words. Since Ying Zheng was unharmed, they joined in the teasing, saying, "Your Majesty tricked us so badly, making us brave the wind and snow to come here."
Cheng Jiao stepped forward and tightly grasped Ying Zheng's hand, his tone somewhat reproachful, "Brother, you are the ruler of a country, how can you disregard your own safety like this?"
Ying Zheng nodded emphatically and reassured, "Isn't it because of the wicked husband? If he can't protect me, then my reign as king is over."
Cheng Jiao's gaze fell on the wicked husband, and he quickly bowed respectfully, saying, "Thank you, wicked general, for protecting my brother." He then bowed deeply.
The wicked man reached out and helped Cheng Jiao up. "Lord Chang'an, you are too kind. As a general of Qin, it is my duty to protect the king."
To be honest, Cheng Jiao was handsome and had a gentle and refined demeanor, making it hard not to like him. The wicked husband had a good impression of him and felt a little sorry for him.
Cheng Jiao and Ying Zheng grew up together and had a very close relationship. Cheng Jiao held a very important place in the First Emperor's heart. If it weren't for Fan Yuqi's instigation, Cheng Jiao would never have rebelled, breaking Ying Zheng's heart.
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