Chapter 392 These young people will do better than us.
Xiao Shi and Xiao Mo arrived at the palace.
After the King of Qin bestowed honors upon Xiao Mo and Xiao Shi according to custom, he chatted with them about various matters concerning the battlefield.
Although Qin had annexed Jin, captured nearly half of Zhao's territory, and even isolated Qi and Zhao, preventing them from supporting each other in the future, it was clear that Qin held a significant advantage.
However, the Qin state still could not be arrogant.
Until the very last step, you never know what will happen, especially since the two great powers of Chu and the Demon Realm have reached some kind of agreement.
This requires even more caution.
Otherwise, any oversight will surely lead to failure.
After discussion, the three decided to stabilize the current situation first and then proceed cautiously.
As for Bai Qi's faults, they did not extend to his family. Moreover, Bai Qi was loyal to the country until his last moment, so he was still given a grand funeral. As for his title, it will be inherited by his sister's child in the future.
Three hours later, Xiao Shi left the imperial study first, while Xiao Mo was kept behind by the King of Qin.
"Does Your Majesty have any further instructions for me?" Xiao Mo asked, puzzled.
"It's nothing much." The King of Qin patted his clothes and stood up from the soft couch. "Come walk with me for a bit."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Xiao Mo nodded and followed the King of Qin out of the imperial study.
The King of Qin dismissed Eunuch Li and strolled aimlessly with Xiao Mo in the palace gardens.
"Xiao Mo, we are truly fortunate to have you this time. If it weren't for your destruction of the Jin Kingdom, the current situation on the battlefield would be extremely unfavorable for our Qin Kingdom."
The King of Qin sighed from the bottom of his heart.
"Your Majesty flatters me. I only did my best. If it weren't for His Highness the Crown Prince stopping the feudal lords of Jin, and if it weren't for the unity of the Qin soldiers, I would have been far from being able to conquer the capital of Jin."
"You," the King of Qin shook his head with a smile, "it's just the two of us here, there's no need for you to be modest with me. When I praise you, I praise you. What, do you think I've made a mistake in praising you?"
"This..." Xiao Mo quickly bowed, "I beg Your Majesty to calm your anger."
"Alright, alright." The King of Qin shook his head helplessly. "Why are you so cautious all the time? You're not that old, but you seem much more mature than your father."
Xiao Mo did not answer, but continued to follow the King of Qin, though he was half a body length behind him.
A moment later, the King of Qin glanced at the man beside him and smiled, "Xiao Mo, do you think my health is still good, and I don't seem seriously ill at all?"
"It would be best if His Majesty were safe and sound," Xiao Mo replied.
"Hahaha, if only I were unharmed, but alas, it's impossible." The King of Qin said slowly, his hands behind his back. "To tell you the truth, I actually don't have many years left to live."
Xiao Mo glanced at the King of Qin and didn't think he had many years left to live. His complexion was not much different from before, except that he looked a little haggard recently because of the war and the deaths of his two sons.
"Don't believe me?"
The King of Qin smiled, and with a flick of his hand, shook off all the mountain and river fortune that was binding him.
Feeling the weakened life force within the Qin king's body, Xiao Mo was startled.
The lifeline of the Qin ruler is like a candle flickering in the wind; it won't be extinguished immediately, but it probably won't last much longer.
A moment later, the King of Qin once again concentrated the fortune of the mountains and rivers upon himself, and strode forward, his tone carrying a calm acceptance of life and death:
"Years ago, about twenty years ago, I encountered a problem during my cultivation and failed to break through to the Jade Purity Realm. Only your father knew about this. Although I survived, my Dao foundation was severely damaged."
In the time that followed, I maintained my lifespan by relying on the fortune of the mountains and rivers, as well as various elixirs.
If I were to focus on recuperation, perhaps I could live another ten or twenty years.
But I don't like that kind of life!
Over the years, I have exhausted myself with too much mental and physical exertion, causing my vital essence to fade away even faster.
But I don't care.
Everyone must die eventually; death can be as small as a feather or as great as Mount Tai.
For me, living a vibrant and fulfilling life, with a clear conscience, is enough.
However, I feel ashamed before my two brothers, and also before my own daughter.”
As he finished speaking, the King of Qin turned around and looked at Xiao Mo with a smile:
"Xiao Mo, in your eyes, am I a heartless person? Is it possible for me to sacrifice everything for my ambition, even putting my son in a life-or-death situation?"
Xiao Mo remained silent.
Firstly, Xiao Mo genuinely didn't know how to answer.
Secondly, in Xiao Mo's heart, he did feel that the King of Qin was somewhat ruthless.
"You're right, you're absolutely right."
The King of Qin offered no explanation, but simply looked up at the trees swaying gently in the distance.
"I estimate that I only have three more years to live. You don't need to tell Siyao about this."
As for the next ruler of Qin, I have thought about it for a long time and have made a decision, but I cannot tell you about it now.
However, Xiao Mo, if the current ruler of Qin doesn't perform well enough, you may take his place.
"Your Majesty, I dare not! I will certainly do my utmost to assist you and live up to Your Majesty's trust!" Xiao Mo quickly bowed and paid his respects.
"You."
The King of Qin sighed.
"Do you really think I'm still testing you? In the past, your Xiao family ancestors conquered the Qin Kingdom together with the late emperor. Over the past five generations, especially your generation, most of the expanded territories are related to your Xiao family."
"The Qin family has ruled for so many years, how come your Xiao family can't even sit on it?"
"Please, Your Majesty, do not say such things," Xiao Mo said in a deep voice.
"Sigh, enough is enough. I've said everything I needed to say. Whether you believe it or not, listen to it or not, it's all up to you."
The King of Qin waved his hand.
"I want to take a good walk by myself. Xiao Mo, you may leave now. During this time, you should spend more time with Si Yao and visit the Empress. Besides, I know that you and your father are quite estranged."
But...
Your father, Xiao Shi, is actually a decent person, at least better than me.
Talk to your father more often.
"Yes, Your Majesty, I take my leave." Xiao Mo bowed and turned to leave.
After Xiao Mo left, the King of Qin continued walking forward and came to a pavilion not far away, where he slowly sat down.
"Cough cough cough"
The King of Qin coughed a few times, looked in the direction Xiao Mo had left, and shook his head.
"Go talk to them more, because you won't have that chance again later."
After speaking, the King of Qin raised his head and slowly addressed the Xiao residence:
"don’t worry.
After the two of us left.
These young people will do better than us.
(End of this chapter)
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