Chapter 183 Zhao Gao
Zhao Gao, who had been shocked by the others' words, quickly spoke up to stop his emperor when he heard him about to enter:
"Your Majesty, you mustn't! These people are of unknown origin and cannot be trusted easily. Moreover, these so-called people from the future are completely untrustworthy!"
What if they were to harm His Majesty? This shop looks truly eerie; Your Majesty, please reconsider!
However, Ying Zheng seemed not to hear Zhao Gao's words. He simply waved his hand lightly, signaling Zhao Gao to stop talking, and then strode towards the store.
Seeing this, Gu Xinyan gave the First Emperor a big thumbs up in her heart. The old ancestor was indeed bold. Unlike the person who just spoke, although she didn't know his name, he was obviously no good.
Upon seeing the First Emperor enter with his large army, they quickly stepped aside, since they had been blocking the entrance just moments before.
The closer Ying Zheng got to the store, the more shocked he became. Although he could see inside from a distance, it was nothing compared to the awe-inspiring sight of it up close.
He could see his reflection in the gleaming floor, and those rows of shelves didn't look like anything simple either.
Moreover, the items on the shelves were completely baffling to him, but he could understand the signs hanging from the top of the store.
The signboard was written in their local language, with sections for food, medicine, electronic devices, clothing, and so on. There were so many that he was momentarily dazzled by the sheer number of signs.
After glancing around, he looked at the counter and the two large objects standing in front of it. He looked for a long time but couldn't figure it out. Just as he was about to say something, a voice came from beside him.
"Your Majesty, these two are exchange machines; they can be used to exchange for anything. Our shop's transactions are a little different from yours; you'll need to exchange items first."
After you've redeemed the items, you'll have dimensional currency in your personal account. This way, when you try to buy other goods, the protection mechanism won't be triggered; otherwise, you wouldn't be able to obtain the goods.
Upon hearing this, Ying Zheng and his followers were astonished. These exchange devices and trading currencies were something they had never seen or heard of before, and were quite novel.
After scanning the area again, Ying Zheng finally turned his gaze to Gu Xinyan and the others, scrutinizing them carefully for a moment. Just as Gu Xinyan and the others were feeling somewhat puzzled, they heard the First Emperor ask again.
"Are you truly not immortals descended from heaven? Then how do you possess such miraculous abilities? Or is it that people of later generations all have extraordinary powers?"
Gu Xinyan and the others: "........."
Well! As expected, the First Emperor still longed for immortals! Although they weren't immortals, they still possessed the ability to help him cultivate immortality!
"Your Majesty, we are not immortals, nor do people of later generations possess any extraordinary abilities. We are simply special, and it was only through a series of coincidences that we were able to arrive here!"
Upon hearing this, Ying Zheng was somewhat disappointed, but he also began to believe the later accounts, since these people didn't seem to be faking it.
"Your Majesty, you must not trust them so easily. These people are indeed quite suspicious. It's best to be careful! As for the idea of people from later generations, that's utter nonsense!"
Looking at the items in the shop, everything about them seemed different from what he was used to, and Zhao Gao felt a sudden unease for no apparent reason.
He had a feeling that something was about to happen, and he felt a vague unease. So, looking at these people, he attributed his unease to them.
That's why he spoke up to remind His Majesty that he must not be misled by them.
Before Ying Zheng could say anything after hearing this, Li Chendong became displeased. This person had repeatedly caused trouble, which was truly despicable. Although he didn't know who this person was, it didn't stop him from criticizing him.
"Who do you think you are? If we wanted to harm you, we wouldn't have waited until now. You might not even see the sun rise tomorrow."
Therefore, we have absolutely no interest in your lives. We come from the future, and you don't need to believe us; His Majesty only needs to believe. You're clearly no good! Hmph!
"You!...How dare you! Guards!"
Zhao Gao, who was being rebuked, blushed instantly. He was a favorite of the emperor, and people would not give him any face if he spoke ill of others.
Moreover, after following His Majesty for so many years, he had never suffered such humiliation, and now he was so angry that his face turned pale.
"Alright, Zhao Gao, step down. I will make my own decision."
Ying Zheng looked at Zhao Gao, who was furious. He was never usually this impatient. Why was he so agitated today?
After all, these people had no ill intentions whatsoever. Even if they weren't from later generations, just because they possessed such miraculous abilities, he had to bring them under his wing. He couldn't afford to offend Zhao Gao.
Besides, if he were truly a person from later generations, he would want to know whether he had achieved immortality and whether the empire he had worked so hard to build would last for thousands of generations.
Zhao Gao, who had been yelled at by his own emperor, was indignant but dared not say anything more. He could only obediently step aside, but his eyes were fixed on the people opposite him.
Gu Xinyan and the others, who were being watched: "........."
Zhao Gao? This guy is Zhao Gao? He's definitely no good. They knew it! They didn't like him when he first started talking, and now that they know his name, they hate him even more.
"Oh~ So it's Zhao Gao, the Chief of the Imperial Carriage Office! Humph! I thought it was someone else, but it's you, you wicked man. You really deserve a lot of credit for the final downfall of the Qin Dynasty, ugh! Shameless fellow!"
After learning that the person was Zhao Gao, Li Chendong became even more ruthless in his confrontations.
As soon as he finished speaking, a commotion erupted in the room. Everyone stared wide-eyed in disbelief. What had they just heard? The Qin Dynasty would fall? And it was related to Zhao Gao?
They felt a pang of unease, like being scratched by a cat, and desperately wanted to know why. But when they saw His Majesty's ashen face, they all shut their mouths, not daring to say anything more at this moment.
"Ah! Your Majesty, this is slander! They are absolutely slandering me! Your Majesty, I am utterly loyal to you. How could I possibly do something so treasonous? I beg Your Majesty to see the truth!"
Zhao Gao's face turned deathly pale, and his body trembled uncontrollably. What did he mean by saying that the fall of the Qin Dynasty was related to him?
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