Thinking about this, I felt conflicted and didn't know how to evaluate Ling Xiao, the host. Was he capricious? Willful and capricious?
He was so happy that he spoiled so much for Ying Zheng, even undermining the foundations of Liu Bang and others.
This final task was left to the system to take over, and she dared not and did not want to think about where she went or what she was going to do.
After all—what business is it of his?
Fusu answered the Jade Rabbit's question without reservation:
"Liu Bang, the father has not yet been found. I heard he is a wandering knight. Han Xin is only a little older than Lü Zhi and has been handed over to General Meng Tian for training."
After Xiao He appeared, his father had Li Si assess him and determined that he indeed possessed the talent of a prime minister. He is currently studying under Li Si.
"There are two more: Xiang Ji and Zhang Liang."
After waiting and waiting, Fusu stopped after finishing the first few sentences and, in his anxiety, loudly asked him about the other two.
He didn't notice that Fusu's face was slightly flushed, and only when the Jade Rabbit pressed him for answers did he stammer:
"Xiang Ji was originally intended to be personally taught by Father, but he only wanted to build the Nüba Palace. Father agreed without forcing him, but his grandfather Xiang Yan volunteered to join the army."
Fusu replied matter-of-factly:
"I've heard that after Xiang Yan joined the army, he treated people kindly and actively quelled rebellions in Chu, making a great contribution to Qin's tolerance of Chu!"
System: Sure enough, the traitors are ten times more ruthless than the real Japanese.
"As for Mr. Zhang Liang—" Fusu opened his mouth, unsure of what to say, and, mindful of the Emperor's taboo, struggled to conceal his true feelings, saying:
"My father appointed him as one of my tutors, but since Mr. Zhang Liang is exceptionally handsome, he was somewhat particular about his attire. Jade Rabbit, don't be surprised when you see him in the future."
What to do? I'm even more curious now. Why is he surprised? Does Zhang Liang wear an Ultraman mask and ride on Wind Fire Wheels?
Hmph, he's traversed the vast universe; what hasn't he seen?
The news of the Jade Rabbit's reappearance reached Ying Zheng's ears at lightning speed.
—After all, Fusu lived in a side hall of Ying Zheng's palace.
Below, Zhao Gao quietly recounted the entire situation in detail, adding at the end:
"Should I go and invite the Jade Rabbit over?"
When Ying Zheng handled state affairs, he no longer used heavy bamboo slips, but thin paper, although the paper was not smooth enough due to the manufacturing process.
But for a monarch who used to read several cartloads of bamboo slips every day, this was already an excellent thing.
He tapped the table, and after a moment's thought, said, "The Jade Rabbit disappeared with the Moon Goddess for a long time. Now that it has returned, I naturally wish to see it. Go and have Fusu come along."
"promise"
When he left, Zhao Gao was still unable to calm down. The king's regard for Prince Fusu was growing stronger every day.
Before long, a series of heavy footsteps approached. Ying Zheng looked up and saw his eldest son struggling to hold a lovely, jade-like doll in his arms. Upon closer inspection, he noticed that there was even a jade rabbit squeezed inside.
Poor Fusu, he had to keep an eye on whether the two babies in his arms were fighting as he walked.
When they finally arrived, Fusu breathed a sigh of relief and saw his father's interested gaze. He quickly bowed and said, "Greetings, Father."
Before Ying Zheng could speak, Lü Zhi scrambled to his feet, grabbed the hem of his robe, and instantly her eyes turned red as she pointed at the jade rabbit and began to scream.
"You're the one who started this, you green tea b*tch!" System Jade Rabbit was furious, raising its two front legs and waving them wildly, exchanging insults with Lü Zhi from afar.
The situation was a bit funny; the rabbit spoke human language, but the human spoke in a language that no one could understand.
Finally, Ying Zheng ordered Zhao Gao to take little Lü Zhi out, ending the war. The Jade Rabbit proudly perked up its ears.
"Jade Rabbit, it's been a long time! How have you been?"
Ying Zheng selected a meat pie from the pastries on the table and handed it over, asking with a smile.
"It's alright, it's alright," the system awkwardly brushed off. Could it say that it had been wasting its time doing nothing until the host said the time was right, at which point it was kicked out to complete the mission?
"I wonder how long the Jade Rabbit will stay this time. Last time, the Jade Rabbit left without saying goodbye, and Fusu missed it for a long time."
Ying Zheng's eyes flashed, and he asked softly. The Jade Rabbit reappeared, and he felt a little relieved, at least the Moon Goddess's gaze was still on the Qin Kingdom.
Almost immediately, the Jade Rabbit replied, "Last time it wasn't that I left without saying goodbye; Chang Xi had some business to attend to in Heaven, and we visited many ancient deities along the way..."
Suddenly, the Jade Rabbit looked embarrassed, as if she had remembered something, and said:
"I forgot to tell you, Chang Xi has already relinquished the responsibility of overseeing the mortal realm for a hundred years."
With a sharp crack, Fusu looked up and saw that his father's bronze water cup had fallen to the ground.
"It's alright, Jade Rabbit, please continue," Ying Zheng said calmly on the surface, but his heart was in turmoil.
Based on the Jade Rabbit's earlier statement that the Moon Goddess went to the Heavenly Court and visited many ancient gods, Ying Zheng could almost be certain that Haotian's confrontation with the Moon Goddess this time was a crushing defeat.
Since the moon goddess won, she no longer needed to be on Earth...
Unable to resist any longer, Ying Zheng asked, "Your Highness, will you never return to the mortal realm?"
"Of course not!"
The Jade Rabbit replied decisively, "Chang Xi still has an appointment with the Human Emperor; He comes down to check on you from time to time."
At this point, the system was overjoyed; finally, it could get to the point. The Jade Rabbit asked, seemingly casually:
"How is Nüba? Has she shown any unusual activity?"
Ying Zheng pondered the news brought by the Jade Rabbit, wondering how much benefit the Moon Goddess had gained in Heaven. Upon hearing this, he casually remarked:
"The seal on the Moon Goddess is very secure; the jade statue of Nüba is perfectly normal."
Many Qin people went to worship there, Fusu added in his mind. He knew that this trend was started by the Xiang clan.
"Okay, that's good. By the way, I heard that the palace that Nüba built is almost finished?"
Ying Zheng regained his composure and said casually, "I have sent convicts from the four states to build the palace, but the number of laborers is still insufficient. I'm afraid it will be better if people from Yan and Qi join in."
Listen to this! Is this even human language? The Yan and Qi kingdoms hadn't even fallen yet, and Ying Zheng had already arranged where the criminals would go.
"Well, that's good. Nüba is proud by nature, and it would be best to help her achieve her wish of building a palace."
The Jade Rabbit nodded and shook its head, as if saying it casually:
"Did you rebuild the Music Palace? Chang Xi mentioned that those chosen ones should practice diligently, and He will come to check on them next time."
Oh no! Fusu froze, sweat beading on his forehead. He knew that the Music Palace had never been rebuilt; they had all forgotten about it. What were they going to do?
Fusu went to see his father, Ying Zheng, who remained calm and composed, saying, "The Jade Rabbit didn't mention it, and I haven't even thought of it yet."
Ying Zheng frowned, as if he had been troubled for a long time, and said:
"Many of Qin's master craftsmen racked their brains but could not recreate the former splendor of the music palace. I gave the order, but it still didn't work, so construction on the music palace has been delayed."
System: ...If I hadn't checked before coming, I would have actually believed it.
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