Inside the solemn and magnificent palace, an ethereal female voice rang out like the sound of a clear spring, but it contained a hidden message of advice, reaching the ears of the young man kneeling below.
In an instant, Zhang Liang's heart trembled, and he felt mixed emotions.
Loyalty to the emperor and love for the country, loyalty to the emperor and love for the country...
Does being patriotic require loyalty to the emperor?
If the king is cruel, inhumane, and incompetent, Zhang Liang does not have to follow his orders and may even support another wise king who cares about the people.
However, putting aside personal feelings, he had to admit that Qin Shihuang's great achievements were unprecedented and unparalleled.
Even though he conquered the world, pacified the country, established counties, and built the Great Wall... he still caused countless disputes and unrest in the world.
But now the prosperous scene of peace and prosperity in the country proves that everything he did was right.
Qin Shihuang was not a benevolent monarch as defined by Confucianism, but it is undeniable that he was indeed a wise and powerful king.
He was the founder of the Qin Empire, and thanks to him, the people of the world had enough food and clothing and lived and worked in peace and contentment.
What the Queen said is indeed correct.
What's more, he was already an official of the Qin Dynasty and a subject of Qin Shi Huang.
Now that things have been decided, what is he trying to avoid by covering his ears and stealing the bell?
Thinking of this, Zhang Liang's eyelashes trembled and a self-deprecating smile appeared at the corner of his lips.
After a while, he slowly lowered his head and put his forehead on the cold ground. His tone was no longer cold, but contained a bit of genuine respect.
"I have overstepped my bounds. I beg Your Majesty to forgive me."
Seeing that the stubborn young man finally gave in, Chu Yuening felt relieved.
Immediately, she glanced sideways at the frosty-faced man, quietly held his big hand, and pleaded softly.
"Your Majesty, since Zhang Qing has admitted his mistake, please forgive him this time."
Ying Zheng's expression eased slightly, but his majesty was still intimidating, and the powerful aura around him had not subsided.
No supreme ruler can tolerate others offending the dragon's majesty.
He didn't order anyone to drag Zhang Liang away on the spot because he was considering Yue Ning's face.
At this moment, the palm of my hand was gently scratched by fingertips, as if to please or beg for mercy.
Ying Zheng grasped the delicate and slender fingers, and cast a sharp gaze downwards, his pupils as black as ink, revealing a cold and sinister look.
"If you can properly resolve the issue of the Xiongnu's surrender, I will forgive your crime of disrespecting the Dragon's majesty."
"If you can't..."
The man's tone was calm, yet it made people shudder for no reason, just like the turbulent waves hidden beneath the tranquil sea.
Under the overwhelming pressure of the emperor, Zhang Liang's body trembled slightly, but his voice remained very steady, with the confidence of being in control of the situation.
"I will definitely live up to the trust placed in you by Your Majesty and Your Majesty."
Not long after, Zhang Liang stood up to take his leave. His thin back was as straight as a pine tree, yet inexplicably seemed a little desolate.
Just as he was about to walk out of the palace, a female voice as ethereal as the wind made him stop.
“The wheel of history will not stop for one person, one country, or even one dynasty.”
"The Great Qin is destined to be the destiny of heaven."
"The past cannot be changed, but the future can still be pursued."
"Zhang Liang, I hope you can truly let go of your worries."
Let go of your worries...
He had consoled himself countless times, thinking that he had let it go, but the images of his former countrymen still frequently appeared in his dreams.
Many times, he is just deceiving himself.
However, when I recall it now, those scenes have gradually become blurred, mixed with various emotions of unwillingness, hatred, and self-loathing, and buried in the dust of memory.
Instead, there are prosperous and bustling streets, the people's sincere smiles, and like-minded friends in the academy...
Perhaps, he should really let go of his worries.
When the thin figure disappeared, the hall returned to calm and the stagnant air began to flow.
Chu Yuening frowned slightly and sighed imperceptibly.
Some things you have to figure out yourself.
Then, she looked at the calm man, her beautiful eyes moving and a hint of inquiry flashing across them.
"A Zheng, what do you think of Zhang Liang's plan?"
"Very wonderful."
"This man is just as Yue Ning said, he has extraordinary talent and lives up to his reputation as a sage."
Ying Zheng praised lightly, his admiration undisguised, and he was not biased by the offense just now.
Seeing that he had no grudges, Chu Yue frowned and smiled, and started to flatter him.
"A Zheng is not only wise and brave, but also has a broad mind. Such a wise ruler is truly a blessing to all officials."
The woman held her little face in her hands, with a little starlight of admiration in her eyes.
Ying Zheng's eyes suddenly became gentle. He rubbed the girl's head lovingly, smiled, and the aloofness and coldness around him disappeared.
"Yue Ning is used to praising me."
"No, everything I said is true."
"A Zheng is exactly the monarch that all the ministers dream of!"
Chu Yuening puffed up her cheeks in dissatisfaction and tried her best to argue.
The regrets in history are nothing more than that loyal ministers have difficulty meeting wise leaders, their talents are not appreciated, their ambitions are difficult to fulfill, and they die with regrets in the end.
When she thought of loyal ministers like Yue Fei, she felt a pang of regret and couldn't help but sigh that they were born at the wrong time.
If they had met A Zheng, they would not have to worry about the instigation of villains or the suspicion of the king, and they would be able to fully display their talents.
The smile on Ying Zheng's face deepened. He reached out and held the woman's chin, rubbing his fingertips on her smooth skin, and let out a sound of pleasure.
"I never thought that I was so good in Yue Ning's heart."
"Hehe, that's what they call 'beauty is in the eyes of the beholder.'"
"Naughty, how can a man be compared to Xi Shi?"
Ying Zheng pinched the tip of the girl's nose and lectured her in a low voice, but his eyes were full of indulgence.
"It's just a metaphor~"
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