Chronicles of the Qin Dynasty

Chapter 137, Section 136: No Dust Under My Eyes
Princess Wen held the paper and examined it repeatedly.

As Wang Ziqian said, the characters in the Qin Dynasty were not very good, and the brushstrokes were even quite stiff, but this drawing uses simple "--" symbols to connect and advance the plan, which is simple, clear and easy to understand.

After taking a second look at Princess Wen, it seemed she already had a clear vision for the future.

Of course, Qin Shi also reminded her, "This is just a general plan; how to implement it specifically is up to the princess to decide."

For example, regarding marriage and childbirth: who to marry, how to marry, and whether to have more children after having a son or daughter. How to recruit your own team and attract followers...?

These are clearly things that Princess Wen, who is only fourteen years old at the time, cannot explain.

But it's okay.

Princess Wen was already extremely satisfied, and at this moment she finally couldn't help but show her joy: "I used to think that my father was not happy, and I was unable to participate in politics, so I felt that the future was uncertain."

Despite being a princess, it doesn't seem very meaningful.

Now that everything is clearly planned, she even seems to have more direction in her studies. How could she not be happy?

She carefully put away the parchment paper, then solemnly bowed to Qin Shiwei: "Qin Qing is indeed very talented, I have learned a lot from you."

Qin Shi glanced at her, but didn't say anything more at this moment.

A person's nature cannot be changed overnight. Princess Wen still holds herself to her status and refuses to compromise, even being stingy with a thank you...

She picked up her tea and took a slow sip, thinking: Little princess, oh little princess, people can't teach people, but experience can teach people in one go.

When you truly have the ability to recruit retainers in the future, you'll see that a person in a position of power who humbles themselves when faced with people and things that are beneficial to them is truly wise and has a broad mind.

Even someone as noble as Ji Heng knows how to show favor and reward, so this Qin princess is really too naive!
Looking at Wang Ziqian, his seal script is indeed more beautiful and fluent than that of the Qin Dynasty, but he still hasn't finished copying the 22 characters from the "Zihan" chapter of the Analects, which is only to be copied a hundred times.

This shows that they've taken procrastination to the extreme.

Qin Shi didn't urge him; he just wanted him to be quiet and calm down.

However, after the carriage quieted down, Prince Qian was once again itching to write: "The nib of this pen is broken, which shows that it is really not suitable for writing in a carriage. I will learn to write again when we return to Xianyang Palace."

He held up the pencil he had made from a bamboo stick and clay, his spirited face full of cleverness.

Qin Shi immediately laughed: The little prince probably doesn't know that the simple methods he's using are all things he's already done before.

Therefore, with just a glance, the Red Woman brought out another box:

"Your Highness need not worry. I have prepared twenty pens for this trip. Would you like me to replace them?"

Prince Qian: ...

He sat back down angrily.

The carriage fell silent again.

At the front of the procession, Yan Ying, having just been led into the carriage, couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief in front of Old Madam Yan: "I've often heard people say that the eldest prince in the palace is impulsive and naive. Now that it's his first time traveling outside, I'm really afraid he'll take everyone and ride at breakneck speed..."

If a commotion or arrogant laughter is heard at that time, it will be a sign of disrespect.

Even if that fool Yan Cong could grit his teeth and tolerate it, the grieving family retainers, who felt both guilty and grateful for General Yan's exemption from all funeral arrangements, would still harbor resentment.

Of all the king's children, this is the only older prince. If a grudge develops between them, there will likely be more conflict in the future.

Yan Ying was very grateful that the Qin ruler had managed to gather both the prince and princess in the carriage.

After dismissing the servants, only she, Ning Ji, and Yan Ying remained in the carriage. She slowly composed herself, her weariness fading, and took Yan Ying's hand earnestly, saying:
"We still have half a day left on this journey. The princess is naive and the prince is clueless. If either of them has any ideas, be sure to ask the King of Qin for help immediately." She lowered her voice: "Although the King has not issued a decree, he has already informed your father that the King of Qin will one day become the Queen of Qin."

Yan Ying gasped in shock.

The Queen of Qin?!
Given the king's autocratic and domineering nature, she could never have imagined that a queen would one day share his power!
"Who is this Noble Lady Qin?"

The other person has such great charm and is so extraordinary!
She had only met the other person once before and thought she was gentle and tolerant, but she hadn’t noticed her abilities at all. Her judgment was really terrible!

Madam Yan shook her head: "I only know that it was brought back by the King during his western tour last time. The other party was rewarded for his merit in offering medicine and was thus granted residence at Lanchi."

"Your father's brain abscess is causing him unbearable pain. If it weren't for the King's generous and swift delivery of this medicine, he would probably have attempted suicide several times."

Yan Ying knew.

Such a miraculous medicine that can relieve human suffering is hard to find in this world. In his handwritten letter, my father mentioned the great kindness of the king and also said that there would never be another medicine like it in the world.

For this reason, the entire Yan family is grateful for the King's kindness.

Yan Ying frowned slightly.

Simply offering medicine is not enough for the king to easily grant her the position of queen.

Unless the other party is so important, one must never leave the Qin state.

Or perhaps... Your Majesty truly cherishes him?
She recalled hearing on her return that the King had personally helped the Qin ruler into his carriage, and she gasped in shock.
Could it be that the King really...

But regardless of whether it was true or not, her and Yan Xuan's positions as county magistrates were certainly not something that could be decided on a whim.

Therefore, she solemnly said, "Mother, rest assured, regardless of whether Qin Jun is the Queen of our Great Qin, she has been kind to the Yan family, and I will treat her with sincerity."

Madam Yan nodded, and then asked, "Now that the Prince and Princess are in the carriage, they will arrive in Liyang in half an hour. At that time, the carriages and people will need to rest at the post station."

“Yan Ying, you still need to thank the King of Qin. Otherwise, if the two of you act carelessly during the rest trip, the King will punish you severely, given his temperament.”

That's how animosity is formed.

Although the Yan family is not afraid of powerful enemies, it does not mean they are reckless—unnecessary conflicts should be avoided if possible.

Yan Ying nodded: "I'll go now."

She moved with lightning speed and quickly arrived in front of Qin Shi's carriage.

After the maid gently knocked on the door, the carriage opened, and a woman slightly raised her head. The sunlight shone on her fair face, making her appear even more pure and natural, with sincere eyes.

"Commander of Yan Commandery".

Yan Ying immediately saw inside the carriage.

Prince Qian stared at the table with a bitter expression, holding the strange pen. Princess Wen looked at the strange silk-like object again and again. Hearing the noise, she raised her eyebrows and glanced at her, then quickly put it away.

After gently addressing her by her official title, the Qin ruler still spoke softly, "Is there anything you need my assistance with?"

Yan Ying naturally wouldn't speak frankly.

She simply cupped her hands in return and said, "I wouldn't dare. The road ahead leads to Liyang, where we will rest for half an hour. That's why I came to ask Lord Qin if he has any other instructions."

I'm here! I just got back from my hometown at 9 pm, so I'm running late. That's all for now.