mtl008 Chapter 73 One Way Out, Year's End
Chapter 73 One Way Out, Year's End
The young master's residence, study.
Ying Jing was reviewing the various intelligence reports sent by Luo Wang.
Although he doesn't need to be as busy as Emperor Zheng, Ying Jing still needs to have some understanding of the major events in the world.
"Your Majesty remains so benevolent, having rescued yet another poor soul from the darkness..."
The embroiderer gently pressed on Lord Changxin's shoulders, her red lips slightly moving.
It sounded like she was jealous of Yan Lingji, but Ying Jing knew that Xiu Niang wouldn't do that.
Having followed Ying Jing for four years, Xiu Niang was the one who understood him best, and Ying Jing understood her very well as well.
"Just like back then, the young master pulled the embroiderer out of the dark mire."
"Even now, you are still the only light in the darkness..."
That's an overstatement!
Ying Jing felt a little embarrassed and almost blushed.
"Embroiderer, don't think too highly of your young master."
Leaning somewhat lazily against the two mountain peaks behind him, Ying Jing's gaze was deep as he stared at the map hanging in the study, lingering on the Baiyue region for a long time.
No one in a position of power is without ruthlessness.
The reason why so much effort was put into Yan Lingji was not simply because of her beauty.
"Perhaps, I merely wish to use her identity to scheme against Baiyue..."
Ying Jing's voice was very soft, but it was still clear in the quiet study.
The land of Baiyue was a very important place.
After the Qin state swept across the six states and unified the world, the Baiyue became the next target to be conquered.
The ancient Yue Kingdom has long since vanished, but many tribes still gather here.
Due to the harsh local climate and terrain, this place is a tough nut to crack.
Even if the Qin Dynasty, which had already unified the seven kingdoms, forcibly conquered it, it would suffer heavy losses and pay a considerable price.
Subduing Yan Lingji and supporting her to become the Queen of Baiyue... that's also a good option.
When Ying Jing was trying to fool Yan Lingji, his theory of bloodline was a good reason.
With the noblest bloodline and the innate ability to control fire, how could she not become the Queen of Baiyue?
In fact, Tianze, as the deposed crown prince of Baiyue, could also be considered a candidate. However, this guy was captured and imprisoned by Bai Yifei for many years, and the hatred in his heart is not shallow. He may not even be clear-headed.
Moreover, there are still significant differences between men and women.
Tianze was an ambitious person to begin with, and even if you supported him, you still had to worry about his ambitions growing too big.
Yan Lingji is different; after subduing and supporting her, she can simply be given a child!
"Your Majesty's strategies are profound. Even if you had ulterior motives, you still helped her in the end."
Ying Jing can swear that he absolutely did not brainwash the embroiderer.
However, without realizing it, she seemed to have become Ying Jing's most loyal follower.
No matter what the situation, no matter what Ying Jing did, Xiu Niang would only unconditionally support him and defend him.
His dark eyes remained fixed on the map hanging in the room; there was something else Ying Jing didn't say.
Yan Lingji and the Baiyue region... were also a way out he left for himself.
Now, Brother Zheng has nothing to say about him and trusts him completely.
He was granted autonomy over such a large fiefdom as Hanoi, allowing him to govern freely.
However, no one can say for sure what the future holds.
Human hearts are inherently fickle.
Power, in particular, can bring about earth-shattering changes in a person.
As Lü Buwei eventually steps down, as he truly unifies the seven kingdoms, and as Ying Zheng's power grows ever greater...
The First Emperor, whose prestige was at its peak and whose authority was irresistible.
A single word can determine the life and death of countless people.
Whether Ying Zheng's mind would change when he held such power is anyone's guess.
Ying Jing couldn't be sure, and perhaps even Ying Zheng himself couldn't be sure.
But Ying Jing would not place all his hopes on Ying Zheng's trust.
We must leave ourselves a way out.
Even if it may never be needed.
If you consider defeat before victory, you will be invincible in every battle.
Ying Jing stopped speaking, and the embroiderer also stopped talking.
She simply let her young master lie on her breasts, her cheeks slightly flushed, and gently massaged Ying Jing's shoulders.
time flies……
Outside the study, a ghostly figure silently appeared.
Before the person outside the door could speak, Ying Jing had already sensed her presence.
"come in."
Jing Ni was wearing that fish-scale battle suit again, and as she walked, the long slit revealed sexy black fishnet stockings.
Coupled with her perfect body proportions, she's truly stunning.
"As per His Majesty's orders, Gan Luo's family members have all been replaced with death row inmates."
Jingni approached the desk and respectfully reported.
After switching allegiance from Prime Minister Lü to Lord Changxin, she was indeed much more at ease.
There are fewer tasks now!
"Hmm, let's arrange for them to go to...South Korea first."
Ying Jing frowned and pondered for a moment: "It's close by, so it'll be convenient to bring it back later."
Although Lady Xiang sent back the documents from the State of Zhao, Gan Luo still failed to return on time.
According to the military order that Lü Buwei presented to Ying Zheng, Gan Luo's family still had to die.
The laws of the Qin Dynasty cannot be violated.
However, since Gan Luo had already pledged allegiance to Ying Jing, he still needed to protect his family.
Otherwise, the Yin-Yang School might really succeed in the future.
Ying Jing's actions weren't considered risky; he and Zheng Ge had agreed on the prisoner replacement.
After all, Gan Luo had completed his mission and had not betrayed the Qin state.
Ying Zheng was not a truly cold-blooded and ruthless machine; in fact, Ying Jing pleaded for him.
As long as there is no blatant violation of the laws of the Qin Dynasty, they can turn a blind eye.
"Young master is kind and virtuous; you have done another good deed."
Behind her, the embroiderer parted her red lips slightly and spoke softly.
Stop praising me!
The embroiderer kept praising him, and Ying Jing couldn't help but blush.
……
The Qin state used the month of Hai (亥) as the beginning of the year.
The last day of the month of Xu can be regarded as the end of the year, but there is no specific festival corresponding to it.
The first day of the lunar new year, the first day of the year, is the day worth celebrating.
On this day, almost everyone had a joyful expression on their face.
Even Ying Jing, who always complained about the early start of court, arrived at Xianyang Palace before dawn that day, with a smile on his face.
But there are exceptions.
Lu Xiangguo didn't show much joy, perhaps because he was too old and had to get up too early!