It was the end of October in early spring of the 33rd year of Emperor Qin Shihuang's reign.
When Crown Prince Zhao came of age, the First Emperor personally crowned him to show his great grace and the legitimate status of the crown prince.
Early summer of the same year.
The Qin Empire officially declared war on the Maurya Dynasty, and the Western Expedition Army and the South China Sea Navy surrounded the country by land and sea and launched an attack.
Autumn of the 36th year of Emperor Qin Shihuang's reign.
The imperial army crushed the Maurya Empire and returned victorious, its reputation spreading far and wide. The Qin army was truly worthy of the title of "the most powerful army in the world."
From then on, the Maurya Empire was destroyed and all its territories became part of the Qin Empire.
The 37th year of Emperor Qin Shihuang's reign.
Daqin began to recuperate.
At the same time, Gongzi Jue invented the electric motor, which marked the beginning of the second industrial revolution in the empire and the beginning of the "electrical" era.
Because the imperial court encouraged innovative research and established intellectual property rights such as patents, various inventions emerged among the people, an era known in history as the "Big Bang of Science and Technology."
What followed was rapid development in politics, military, economy, science and technology, culture and other aspects, and society was undergoing earth-shaking changes at a rapid pace.
The pace of development of the times has greatly accelerated.
In the same year, the emperor and empress began their fourth tour of the country.
The destination this time is Bainan Hai County.
After more than 20 years of development and the rise of commercial trade, the southern economy has gradually developed and people's lives have become more and more prosperous.
In particular, the establishment of the port and shipyard opened up the overseas Silk Road.
As merchants traded with Western countries, it not only boosted local economic prosperity, but also established a bridge of communication between Daqin and the world.
Only then did people realize that there were no immortals overseas, only barbarians with blond hair, blue eyes, gibberish speech, and no regard for hygiene.
However, Daqin's silk, porcelain, perfume, soap, tea and other products are particularly popular overseas.
Many courageous businessmen took a gamble and turned small businessmen into big businessmen, and big businessmen into tycoons.
As a result, an overseas gold rush swept the coastal areas, and countless people flocked to the shipping routes to seek wealth and fortune in danger.
The Age of Discovery quietly began.
Chu Yuening looked around the bustling dock and at the humming steamships with curiosity, feeling as if she had arrived in the Middle Ages.
Thinking that he had never been on a steamship before, he took the arm of the person next to him and begged softly.
"A Zheng, I want to take a boat ride."
"Okay, I'll have someone arrange it."
Ying Zheng rubbed the top of his wife's head lovingly, his brows were calm and gentle, and his whole temperament was extremely mature and reliable, which made people feel at ease.
Soon, a steampunk-style ship appeared in front of Chu Yuening.
She excitedly pulled the man onto the deck, but before she could fully appreciate the sea view, the swaying waves beneath her feet made her feel nauseous.
"Y... get off... I'm seasick..."
Ying Zheng's face changed immediately, with uncontrollable worry in his eyes. He then picked up the shaky person and carried him off the boat.
A quarter of an hour later, inside the palace.
Chu Yuening was half lying on the bed, having taken a seasickness pill, but the color on her face had not yet returned and was still snow-white.
She leaned on the man's broad shoulders and sobbed uncomfortably.
"Wow...why am I seasick?"
"I didn't feel dizzy last time in Handan..."
"Ocean waves are more turbulent than lake waves, so it's not surprising that you might not be able to adapt to them for a while."
Ying Zheng hugged his pitiful wife, gently stroking her back with his big hands, his slightly lowered phoenix eyes full of heartache.
Seeing that she still looked depressed, he leaned over and kissed her pitiful pale little face, then softened his voice and coaxed her.
"Don't you want to go to the beach to watch the sunrise? How about I take you there tomorrow?"
"Mmm, A Zheng is so nice~"
After being patiently comforted by her lover, Chu Yuening finally felt better and her body didn't feel so uncomfortable anymore.
She hooked her arms around the man's neck, rubbed his head affectionately like a kitten, then tilted her head back and kissed his jaw and thin lips, speaking sweet words of love.
"A Zheng, I love you a little more every day~"
The soft female voice was sweet, as if it contained honey, mixed with a hint of weakness of illness, revealing a full sense of attachment.
Ying Zheng's eyes softened, and he held her chin lovingly with his big hand, and gently placed a cherishing kiss on her lips.
"Yeah, me too."
She was gentle, she was charming, she was bright... He loved her so much that he couldn't help himself and was content with it.
His heart had already been filled with the beautiful girl in front of him.
The couple's ears were whispering to each other, their breaths intertwined, their eyes intertwined, full of love and affection.
Even though time passes and things change, love never fades.
The next morning, at the hour of Yin.
Ying Zheng picked up his wife who was lying in bed, dressed her and washed her. He was patient and meticulous in every move, and was extremely doting, just like taking care of a child.
When we arrived at the best viewing spot we had found in advance at the beach, the sky was already turning pale and a hazy light was appearing on the dark blue sea.
The dazed Chu Yuening was suddenly awakened by the cool sea breeze.
She looked at the rising sun, her heart couldn't help but get excited, and her face showed anticipation.
Ying Zheng embraced his frail wife tightly, letting her nestle in his warm arms to protect her from the cold.
After that, neither of them spoke.
They just quietly waited for the sunrise, and the intimate gesture of hugging and cuddling revealed their tender affection.
As time passed, a dazzling golden line suddenly appeared through the hazy clouds where the sea and the sky met.
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