ushernet Chapter 15 Title: Princess Jiayang
Chapter 15 Title: Princess Jiayang
On the way back, Ying Wuyou mentally praised the system: "System, do you really think the First Emperor's martial arts were that high? He could even fight top assassins to a standstill!"
The system replied: "That's right. I mentioned before that the First Emperor trained every day, and he was very talented in swordsmanship; he just didn't pursue further training. So it's normal for him to fight Jing Ke for a few rounds. Besides, Jing Ke used a dagger, while the First Emperor used a longsword. As long as they didn't get close, the dagger was no match for the sword. But if the fight continued, the First Emperor would definitely lose, after all, Jing Ke was the strongest assassin among the six kingdoms."
Hearing the system's words, Ying Wuyou nodded and said, "[As expected of the First Emperor, truly impressive! But speaking of which, why do I feel like the First Emperor knew Jing Ke was going to assassinate him? Why was his sword drawn? That's strange! Also, I remember historically Jing Ke was about twenty paces away from the King of Qin, but this time the King stopped him at thirty paces! Why is that?]"
The system felt a pang of guilt and glanced furtively at Ying Wuyou. Seeing that Ying Wuyou was still deep in thought and not looking at him, the system breathed a sigh of relief and said, "[Perhaps the First Emperor just finished cleaning the sword and hasn't had time to sheath it yet! Host, you're overthinking it. The First Emperor couldn't possibly know. If he did, he certainly wouldn't have met Jing Ke. Who would knowingly meet an assassin? Don't you think so, Host?]"
Hearing the system's words, Ying Wuyou felt that this was very likely the case, since no one would knowingly allow an assassin to get so close if they knew they were about to be assassinated. Ying Wuyou then put aside his doubts and quickened his pace to walk back.
A short while later, Ying Wuyou returned to her courtyard. She quickly removed the eunuch's clothes from her body, changed into her own ordinary attire, and had Cui'er hide the clothes to prevent anyone from discovering them. Only after doing this did Ying Wuyou breathe a sigh of relief. If the ladies of the palace knew that she had gone to Zhangtai Palace dressed as a eunuch, it would cause a lot of trouble. Ying Wuyou wasn't afraid of causing trouble, but rather of the trouble itself.
Not long after Ying Wuyou left, the King of Qin wrote an imperial edict and ordered Zhao Gao to deliver it. Zhao Gao glanced at the edict and secretly clicked his tongue in amazement: "Today, the Thirteenth Princess saved the King, and the King has already bestowed upon her a title. From now on, the Thirteenth Princess will surely stand out among all the princesses. I must be on good terms with this Thirteenth Princess."
Holding the imperial edict, Zhao Gao, accompanied by two eunuchs, strode swiftly to Ying Wuyou's courtyard. A eunuch announced, "The imperial edict has arrived!" Hearing this, Ying Wuyou, along with all the maids and eunuchs in her courtyard, came to await receiving the edict.
Zhao Gao took the imperial edict from the tray held by a nearby eunuch and said, "Thirteenth Princess, receive the edict!" Ying Wuyou led everyone to kneel down. Zhao Gao began to read the edict: "By the grace of Heaven, the King of Qin decrees: I, the sixth King of Qin, have a daughter, Ying Wuyou, who is the thirteenth in line. She is intelligent, quick-witted, well-educated, and filial. I hereby bestow upon her the title of Jiayang and grant her residence in Chaohua Palace. This is hereby proclaimed to the world!" After reading the edict, Zhao Gao smiled and said to Ying Wuyou, "Princess Jiayang, receive the edict!" Ying Wuyou extended both hands to receive the edict and said, "Your subject thanks Your Majesty for your great favor!" She kowtowed once before slowly rising, and the large group of kneeling maids and eunuchs followed suit.
Zhao Gao smiled and said to Ying Wuyou, "Your Majesty, I congratulate Princess Jiayang!" Ying Wuyou smiled back and said to Zhao Gao, "Thank you, Chief of the Imperial Carriage Office!" She then secretly took a money pouch from a maid and placed it in Zhao Gao's hand. Zhao Gao quickly declined, but seeing Ying Wuyou's insistence, he accepted it. Zhao Gao's smile widened. He thought that this Princess Jiayang, despite her young age, was no wonder she had won the King's favor; her methods were remarkably shrewd. Ying Wuyou then invited Zhao Gao to stay for a drink of water, which Zhao Gao politely declined, and then left with two eunuchs.
As Ying Wuyou watched Zhao Gao and his entourage leave, she grew excited. The maids and eunuchs in the courtyard were also thrilled. This was a princess with a title! The difference between her and an untitled princess was like heaven and earth, and she had even been rewarded with a palace. The status of these maids and eunuchs would rise accordingly. How could they not be excited? Thinking about the past and the future, they felt incredibly hopeful! Some of the maids and eunuchs even wept with joy.
Ying Wuyou gave rewards to the maids and eunuchs in the courtyard. After sending them away, he closed the door and took out the imperial edict, examining it closely. He exclaimed to the system, "Tsk tsk, System, this is an imperial edict! A genuine imperial edict! In modern times, this would be a national treasure, its value immeasurable! If I converted this into money, wouldn't I be a millionaire in no time?"
The system teased: "[Host, you're a princess with a title now, yet you're still thinking about money all the time. This is an imperial edict personally written by the First Emperor. Countless experts and scholars would be thrilled to even glance at it, and all you're thinking about is how much money you can sell it for?" The system rolled its eyes, speechless.
Ying Wuyou remained noncommittal, touching the imperial edict repeatedly. It was written on silk, and the First Emperor's handwriting, like his personality, exuded an overbearing power, with sharp, forceful strokes. Ying Wuyou studied it for a long time before carefully putting it away, locking it with two layers of locks. The system commented: "Who would steal an imperial edict for no reason? Even if they did, it wouldn't be of any use to anyone else!"
Ying Wuyou ignored the system, completely immersed in her own joy. [From this day forward, she was truly bound to the Great Qin Dynasty. She was no longer a transparent figure in this palace, no longer adrift without any ties. She was Princess Jiayang of the Great Qin, with a name, a title, and a countenance. The fate of the Great Qin was inextricably linked to her. If the Great Qin fell, she, as a princess with a title, would certainly not survive. This time, it wasn't for a mission, but for herself, for the Chinese people in their turbulent times. She was determined to change the fate of the Great Qin!]