"really?!"
Chu Yuening's hand trembled with excitement, and some tea spilled onto the back of her hand, but she didn't care at all.
She stared at the man, her eyes full of spring light, bright and clear, her joy beyond words.
Zhang Liang and his entourage were on a mission to the Western Regions for three years. Due to inconvenient transportation, only sporadic news came back.
Therefore, Daqin was not clear about their specific situation.
Unexpectedly, they are now on their way back.
Ying Zheng took the teacup from the woman's hand, wiped the water stains off her face, and answered her patiently.
"Absolutely true."
Upon hearing this, Chu Yuening's face became even happier.
Then she grabbed the man's big hand again, her tone full of hope and a bit of uneasiness.
"Did they succeed?"
"Of course, the delegation has led the envoys from the Western Regions back to Daqin and will arrive in Xianyang soon."
Ying Zheng patted the back of the woman's hand to comfort her and replied in a dignified manner, with only a hint of joy in his phoenix eyes.
It would naturally be best if we could conquer vassal states without wasting national energy.
However, the matter has not yet been settled.
He stroked the smooth skin in his palm, his deep eyes flashing with calm wisdom.
"However, they probably need to test it out a bit more."
"Probing?"
Chu Yuening's happy smile paused as she murmured in confusion.
She looked at the man's calm and stern face, frowned and thought for a moment, and soon a look of enlightenment appeared on her face.
"Indeed, if we surrender easily, it will make people think we are deceiving you."
It's not easy to recruit a younger brother, let alone a country.
There are probably two reasons why the Western Regions countries sent envoys to Daqin this time.
One is to test the strength of the Qin State and see if it has the ability to be its own boss.
The second is to negotiate and consult to gain more benefits.
Thinking of this, Chu Yuening's beautiful eyes moved, as if there was a gleam of light passing through them.
"Since you're trying to test them, why not let them see the prosperity and strength of our Great Qin?"
"Oh? Does Yue Ning have any good ideas?"
Ying Zheng's expression changed, and there was a hint of anticipation in his low and steady voice.
His young wife was very smart and quick-witted, and many of her remarks always gave him something new and refreshing.
Chu Yuening smiled slyly, leaned forward slightly, and spoke softly to the man.
"A Zheng, come closer and listen."
Seeing the woman's mysterious look, Ying Zheng couldn't help laughing, but still did as he was told.
Although there were guards outside and there were no eavesdroppers, he didn't mind satisfying his wife's little pleasure.
After a cup of tea.
The two people who were whispering separated, and there was already a strange light in Ying Zheng's phoenix eyes.
Chu Yuening folded her arms across her chest, raised her head slightly, and could not hide the pride in her eyes and brows.
"How about this plan?"
"Excellent! I think we'll be able to take over the Western Regions soon."
Ying Zheng smiled and praised generously.
Then he touched the dark circles under the woman's eyes, his face full of heartache and pity.
"I'll take care of this matter. You've been busy with a lot of things lately."
Over the past three years, Daqin has developed extremely rapidly, the people have lived and worked in peace and contentment, all walks of life have flourished, the national strength has been greatly enhanced, and it has become a prosperous and flourishing era.
Yue Ning made an indelible contribution to all this.
But this also made her busy and exhausted all year round. Besides feeling distressed, he felt more guilty.
Chu Yuening had been with him for many years and they had a deep understanding of each other. How could she not see the guilt of her husband at this moment?
She stood up and quickly stole a kiss on the man's handsome face, encouraging him with full energy.
"Then come on, A Zheng~"
“We strive to retire early!”
The warmth and softness on his face disappeared as soon as he touched it. Ying Zheng was stunned for a rare moment, but when he saw the woman with a bright smile, a cheerful smile escaped from his throat.
On a sunny and warm spring day, there is laughter and joy under the peach trees, and the atmosphere is warm and beautiful.
As the saying goes, stealing a little time to relax in this busy life is the best way to enjoy the simple joy.
Time flies, and it is already December in late spring.
The dusty delegation also arrived at the Qin capital - Xianyang.
What a remarkable coincidence is that this day happened to be the day when Zhang Liang and others went on a diplomatic mission to the Western Regions.
In the suburbs, a large group of people and horses marched along the Qinzhi Road towards the city gate.
Sitting on a tall horse at the head was a handsome young man, and this man was Zhang Liang.
The three-year journey to the Western Regions inevitably made him feel some hardships.
His previously pale skin had turned tanned, his frail body had become lean and upright, his complexion calm and resolute.
Obviously in very good spirits.
He looked at the familiar yet unfamiliar city gate, feeling a mixture of emotions.
The past three years have not been as smooth as we had imagined.
In a foreign country, he experienced countless sword fights, open and secret arrows, as well as countless conspiracies and intrigues.
But his belief never wavered.
He is practicing the Confucian doctrine of benevolence in his own way.
Fortunately, God rewards those who work hard. He fulfilled his promise and completed the heavy and great mission.
And there was an unexpected surprise.
Zhang Liang took a deep breath and looked at the "young man" beside him with red eyes, with a special tenderness in his eyes.
The Western Region envoys behind him looked up at the tall city walls and exclaimed in amazement.
"The city walls of the Central Plains are so majestic!"
“Why is the outer layer all grayish-white?”
"Could it be the cement that Lord Zhang mentioned? Wouldn't it be made of molten iron, invulnerable to swords and guns?"
The envoys were talking among themselves, their eyes filled with shock and surprise, mixed with a hint of fear.
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