Two months later. Wang Han's reputation as an immortal had spread throughout China like a hurricane. Even among the Xiongnu, Liu Bang and Empress Lü, claiming to be disciples of an immortal, had fought valiantly on the battlefield, truly witnessing his magical abilities. Wang Han's fame was immense, and even the Xiongnu prayed that he wouldn't appear on the grasslands. Ying Zheng had also played a role in this, undoubtedly boosting the morale of the Qin army and people. The army would have more confidence in battle, and the implementation of new policies would be more enthusiastically supported by the populace. Although there was a risk of being replaced, Ying Zheng knew that Wang Han was a man who didn't seek fame or fortune and posed no significant threat to his position. Otherwise, it would have been too easy for this immortal to kill and replace him.
After Wang Han's reputation as an immortal became widespread, more and more people sought immortality and enlightenment. Countless people throughout the world were searching for Wang Han, hoping to become his disciple. However, Wang Han's whereabouts were elusive, and no one had ever found him, nor had anyone even seen a portrait of him.
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In Xianyang Palace, Wang Han, accompanied by Gu Yina, suddenly appeared in the council hall, beside Ying Zheng. (Recently, mythical beasts have been rampant; to prevent their presence, many places have used homophones or near-homophones. Please forgive the inconvenience.)
"There's an assassin."
"Your Majesty, please be careful."
"Guards! There's an assassin!"
The ministers were startled by the two people who suddenly appeared beside Ying Zheng. They exclaimed in alarm, and the generals clenched their fists and stepped forward, ready to rescue the emperor with their bare hands.
Even Ying Zheng was startled. After seeing that it was Wang Han, he breathed a sigh of relief and waved his hand, shouting to the generals who rushed up to save him and the soldiers who rushed in with weapons outside the palace gate: "All of you, step back! Do not offend the immortal."
Upon hearing Ying Zheng's words, the generals immediately stopped, and the ministers ceased their exclamations. The soldiers quickly retreated again.
"Sir, you've finally arrived! I've sent many people to look for you, but none have found you," Ying Zheng said to Wang Han with a smile. As an emperor, he treated Wang Han as an equal.
"Oh, I wonder what brings you here?" Wang Han asked curiously.
"I'd like to borrow someone from you, sir," Ying Zheng said quickly, glancing at Guina behind Wang Han. Liu Bang and Lü Zhi had only been Wang Han's disciples for less than two months and were already quite formidable, performing exceptionally well on the battlefield. This little girl who had been following Wang Han all along must be even more terrifying in strength. If he could borrow her, she would definitely be of great use.
Seeing Ying Zheng's gaze, Wang Han knew that Ying Zheng wanted to borrow Guina, and said, "I want to ask you for someone."
"Who is it, sir? Please tell me," Ying Zheng said, intending to give it to Wang Han as long as Wang Han didn't mention the pillar of Qin.
“He’s not an important person, just a eunuch in your inner palace. I don’t know his name,” Wang Han said.
"Sir, please come with me to the inner palace to find someone." Upon hearing this, Ying Zheng did not hesitate and immediately led Wang Han towards the inner palace. For the sake of Qin, and to borrow someone, he was willing to sacrifice not only a mere eunuch, but even one of his daughters, and he also had a plan in mind.
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"This way." After entering the inner palace and passing through the inner palace gate, Wang Han acted as if he had been there before, heading directly towards the side path leading to the eunuchs' quarters. Seeing this, Ying Zheng led his ministers to follow. Ying Zheng was also somewhat curious about the person Wang Han wanted; anyone who caught Wang Han's eye must have something extraordinary about them, though they might not be able to see it. Ying Zheng and Meng Tian were not surprised at all by Wang Han's familiarity with the inner palace; Wang Han had even given him a detailed map of Xianyang Palace. As for leading the ministers into the inner palace, he had his own reasons.
"Beat him up, beat him up!" When Wang Han and his men arrived at the eunuchs' quarters, they could hear shouts and cries of fighting coming from inside before they even entered.
Hearing the sounds from inside, Ying Zheng frowned, already guessing what had happened. He glanced at Wang Han, only to find a smile on Wang Han's lips, as if he already knew what was going on inside.
In the eunuchs' resting area, five or six eunuchs were punching and kicking a slightly fat eunuch. Many other eunuchs were watching and cheering. The beaten eunuch could only curl up into a ball and silently endure the punches and kicks. This was the person Wang Han was looking for, Gao Yao, who would later become Zhao Gao.
"Stop!" At Ying Zheng's signal, Meng Tian stepped forward and reprimanded him.
Hearing a shout and seeing a group of people enter, the eunuchs were stunned. They quickly trembled, bowing their heads. The emperor and his ministers had actually come to their quarters! Fear gripped them. What had they done in front of the emperor and his ministers? Bullying their fellow eunuchs! Their legs trembled with fear. While such things were commonplace, being witnessed by the emperor and his ministers made all the difference. Gao Yao, who had been beaten, also endured the pain and scrambled to his feet, bowing his head, trembling with humiliation, resentment, hatred, and fear.
Looking at Gao Yao, who was bowing his head, Wang Han stepped forward, and amidst the fearful and terrified gazes of all the eunuchs, Wang Han stood before Gao Yao. He asked, "Why did they beat you?"
"Because, because I have no money and no power," Gao Yao said, trembling. He was somewhat afraid, but even more so, he was filled with resentment.
Hearing Gao Yao's words, the frightened eunuchs around him breathed a sigh of relief. At most, this would only result in a beating.
“If I give you money and power right now, what will you do?” Wang Han bent down, looking at Gao Yao’s resentful, flushed face and eyes, and said in a whisper that only Gao Yao could hear, “How will you deal with these people who bullied you?”
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