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Chapter 114: Ying Zheng Returns to Qin
Zhao Ji would feel dangerous as long as they did not enter the Qin territory for one day, but Ying Zheng did not think so. For the mother and son, the most dangerous place was Xianyang.

It was even possible that as soon as they entered the territory of Qin, he and Zhao Ji would face assassination by some people with ulterior motives. After all, his appearance had cast suspense on the succession to the throne of Qin.

For King Yiren of Qin and the people of Qin, Ying Zheng and Zhao Ji did make contributions. After all, they had been hostages in Zhao for many years, and the grievances and hardships they endured over the years were also for Qin.

However, Cheng Jiao, who had always lived with Yiren, had a deeper affection for King Yiren of Qin. His mother was also from the royal family of Han, and her status was much nobler than that of Zhao Ji, the daughter of a merchant.

Ying Zheng knew very well that when he returned to Qin this time, the first thing he would face was the fight for the position of crown prince. The only consolation was that he had the support of Lu Buwei, and secretly he also had his own power, the "Xun Qin Hui".

However, his current identity and age are rather special, and it is not suitable for him to do anything too eye-catching. As long as he keeps a low profile, studies the knowledge of this era with peace of mind, and knows how to bow to Lu Buwei, he will still become the heir of the Qin Dynasty without any suspense.

After getting Zhao Ji's consent, Ying Zheng did not continue to stay in the carriage. Instead, he followed the centurion Wang Jian and carefully asked him about the Qin language and writing.

Wang Jian was very pleased with Ying Zheng's humble request for advice, and then he taught Ying Zheng diligently and responsibly, and took out the Sun Tzu's Art of War that he carried with him as a textbook to teach Ying Zheng.

Ying Zheng was not worried about arousing other people's suspicion because he had been kept in Handan as a hostage since birth and was arranged by Zhao Ji to live in an ordinary farmer's family in advance. He would definitely lack authentic Qin language education.

As for the characters of the Warring States Period, Ying Zheng had to start from scratch, and Wang Jian was very patient, so the boring journey seemed very fulfilling.

The area where Ying Zheng made the fastest progress was learning the Qin language, which surprised the dedicated Wang Jian very much. He saw Ying Zheng's intelligence and talent.

As a future famous general of the Qin Dynasty, Wang Jian certainly knew that the return of Zhao Ji and Ying Zheng, mother and son, to the Qin Dynasty meant that they were aiming for the heir to the throne of the Qin Dynasty.

No matter what, Ying Zheng is one of the heirs to the throne. If Ying Zheng can have quick thinking, Wang Jian will also be very surprised.

After spending many days with Ying Zheng, Wang Jian also saw what Ying Zheng was thinking. He showed great interest in him as a centurion. However, Wang Jian was not disgusted at all. Instead, he felt a little surprised.

"Sir, you learn so fast!

He mastered the Qin language so quickly.

If you speak slower, your accent won't be any different!"

"Haha, this is all thanks to your good teaching, Master!"

"Sir, please don't call me Master! I can't bear it!"

"Wang Jian, you are too steady!
Do you have any plans for your return to Xianyang this time?"

"Huh? I like the life in the military camp.

There is a high probability that he will return to General Wang He's camp!"

"Wang Jian, returning to Xianyang this time is a bit unpredictable for me.

I want you to stay and help me, what do you think?" Ying Zheng suddenly invited with a serious look on his face.

"This"

Wang Jian was a little hesitant about Ying Zheng's invitation. He knew clearly that if he accepted Ying Zheng's invitation, it would mean that he would be tied to Prince Zheng in front of him in the future.

Seeing Wang Jian's hesitation, Ying Zheng smiled indifferently and said, "Wang Jian, you can take your time to think about it!

I hope you can give me a satisfactory answer before returning to Xianyang."

Facing the famous general Wang Jian in later generations, Ying Zheng was of course ecstatic. If he could really subdue this talented general in advance, it would definitely be very helpful for his future affairs.

Even if Wang Jian was hesitant and unwilling to accept his invitation so early, Ying Zheng didn't care, because once he was confirmed as the heir to the throne of Qin, Wang Jian would naturally belong to him.

When he returned to the carriage, Ying Zheng saw that Zhao Ji had not fallen asleep yet and was still sitting there waiting for him, which made him feel a little touched.

Seeing Ying Zheng coming back, Zhao Ji quickly pulled him over and said with a look of complaint, "Zheng'er, I think you are closer to Wang Jian than to me, your mother!"

"Haha, mother, what are you talking about!

My son also wants to learn the Qin language and accent so that he won’t be shy when he returns to Xianyang.”

"Yes! Zheng'er, you are right! Your father is also heartless. He has almost forgotten us mother and daughter for so many years!
Mother, I am completely dependent on you now!"

After hearing Zhao Ji's complaints about King Yiren of Qin, Ying Zheng was unable to respond and could only pretend not to hear. Fortunately, Zhao Ji's complaint was just a casual one, so he didn't dwell on the topic anymore.

Roads during the Warring States Period were extremely difficult to travel on, and because Zhao and Qin were at war for years, they didn't put much effort into repairing roads.

The bumpy ride along the way made Zhao Ji and Ying Zheng extremely miserable. Fortunately, Ying Zheng could occasionally ride on horseback and follow them. If he had stayed in the carriage all the time, Ying Zheng would have fallen apart.

After entering the territory of Qin, Ying Zheng could feel that Zhao Ji suddenly felt much more relaxed. She no longer complained about the bumpy journey, but instead looked at the scenery of Qin outside the carriage with a look of joy.

Wang Jian still did not express his opinion on Ying Zheng's original invitation, and Ying Zheng did not show any intention of urging him, as if this matter had never happened.

Seeing Ying Zheng's calm look, Wang Jian, who was originally a little nervous, felt more and more impressed. He had not given Prince Zheng an answer for a long time, and Wang Jian was also worried that Prince Zheng would be angry with his lack of tact.

However, Prince Zheng did not urge him, and continued to follow him to learn the Qin language as if nothing had happened, which really surprised Wang Jian.

After another bumpy journey, Ying Zheng and his men finally saw the tall city walls of Xianyang. They arrived at the gate of Xianyang with joy, but were stopped outside the city by the Qin army guarding the city.

When Zhao Ji saw that she was being stopped, she suddenly became furious and wanted to curse. Ying Zheng beside her tried to stop her, saying, "Mother, why are you so angry?
This is because some people in Xianyang don't want us, mother and son, to come back.

The angrier we, mother and son, are, the happier the other person will be."

Zhao Ji looked at the calm Ying Zheng with some surprise, then said with a frown, "Are we mother and son just going to wait here foolishly?"

"Mother, I heard that Prime Minister Lu Buwei made great efforts to help us return to Qin!

I believe he must be thinking of a solution!"

Hearing Ying Zheng's guess, Zhao Ji showed a complicated expression, then stopped arguing about it, and then returned to the carriage and sat down somewhat angrily.

Seeing that Zhao Ji stopped making a fuss, Ying Zheng finally felt relieved and sat patiently in the carriage waiting. Passers-by coming and going at the city gate saw Ying Zheng and his mother, and they all whispered in confusion.

Of course, there were also well-informed people who knew the identities of Zhao Ji and Ying Zheng, and then exaggerated the reasons.

Ying Zheng acted unconcerned about other people's pointing and criticizing, and continued to sit there calmly. Seeing Zhao Ji feeling very uneasy, Ying Zheng grabbed Zhao Ji's hand and gave her a patient smile, which calmed the impetuous Zhao Ji down.

Seeing Prince Zheng sitting on the Diaoyutai, Wang Jian was even more shocked. Being treated like this by others was really a great shame and humiliation, but Prince Zheng acted so calm.

"Sir, what you talked about with me last time.

I have already made a decision!"

"Oh? How did General Wang decide?"

"I am willing to stay in Xianyang and serve you, Master!"

"Haha, very good!

Wang Jian, I promise you.

You won’t regret your decision today!"

After waiting for a while, someone finally came to greet Zhao Ji and Ying Zheng, mother and son. "Prince Zheng, I am Lord Yangquan, the younger brother of Queen Mother Huayang.

I have come here on the Queen Mother's orders to welcome Prince Zheng and Lady Zhao back to the palace."

"Thank you, Yangquan-kun!"

In fact, Ying Zheng knew that the ones who were blocking him from entering Xianyang were the Lord of Yangquan and the Queen Mother Huayang. This was because his younger brother Chengjiao had always been raised by the Queen Mother Huayang, who must have loved and been closer to Chengjiao. Naturally, she disliked Prince Zheng, who was competing with Chengjiao for the throne.

Ying Zheng, who understood everything, did not directly expose Yangquan Jun's tricks. From his God's perspective, he knew that the Yangquan Jun in front of him was a profit-seeking villain, and the person he should pay most attention to was the Queen Mother Huayang behind Yangquan Jun.

In fact, to be more precise, what Ying Zheng needed to be careful of was the Chu forces represented by the Queen Mother Huayang, because they had great influence in Xianyang.

(End of this chapter)