Chronicles of the Qin Dynasty

Chapter 182, Section 181: Intimate Contact
Physical contact and hugs can enhance relationships and create a more romantic atmosphere.

Qin Shi didn't know what intense true love looked like, but that didn't matter; she knew how to do it.

Once inside the hall, she immediately sat close to Ji Heng, snuggling up to him.

This time, not only his forearm, but half of Ji Heng's body tensed up instantly.

He was strong and muscular, and not afraid of the cold; his clothes were not heavy at the moment. When Qin Shi approached, he could quickly feel the heat emanating from him.

Coupled with their unwavering composure, they truly provide a sense of security.

In terms of power, she was the Queen of Qin.

In terms of status, she was still Ji Heng's wife.

In that case, the two of them should naturally have their own rhythm when they get along.

It doesn't matter if Ji Heng isn't used to it or doesn't like it, as long as she's useful. He can tolerate these little details as long as he doesn't find them offensive.

As expected, Ji Heng frowned slightly, but still loosened his grip on the sword hilt, which he had been holding tightly for a moment, and then asked, "What makes the Queen so happy?"

Qin Shi replied without hesitation, "I'm very happy to be with Your Majesty."

People naturally feel attached to their partners in close relationships.

She said it from the bottom of her heart.

Such a sincere heart...

Just as Ji Heng was about to ask Zhou Ju to bring the memorial over, he immediately put it to his lips.

In fact, none of the ladies in the harem were not delighted to see the King of Qin. However, it was not difficult to discern whether that delight was based on pure love or on ulterior motives.

Because Qin Shi has no family or relatives, she doesn't need to flatter others, which makes her sincerity all the more precious.

Even though Ji Heng didn't care about these things, he had to admit that it was indeed pleasant.

He therefore said, "Once the Ganquan Palace is renovated, it will be more convenient for the Queen to travel to the Zhangtai Palace."

Qin Shi held his hand and played with it, then said casually, "I need to renovate Ganquan Palace properly, and I'm afraid I won't be able to move in until the New Year... I am very touched that Your Majesty comes to visit every day."

Ji Heng, who had no intention of coming every day: ...

He glanced at the hand that Qin Shi was massaging, hummed in response, and did not reply.

Qin Shi was delighted again: "Does Your Majesty have any talents familiar with the Western Regions and the Yuezhi? If so, could you transfer troops to them? I need them."

She seemed to have all her affection for Ji Heng, and spoke with exceptional sincerity at this moment:
“I know that Your Majesty has many political affairs to deal with every day and must be constantly reading. However, the carriage is now being jostled from side to side. If this continues, I fear it will damage your eyesight.”

"Just a couple of days ago I remembered that there is a kind of rubber grass in the Western Regions and the Yuezhi, which can be used to stop the wheels from bumping."

"If Your Majesty has any talented individuals, you may send them to search for them."

Oh?
Ji Heng became interested: "It can only stop the wheels from bumping? Is it used for anything else?"

Its uses are numerous.

Qin Shi only picked out the most crucial point: "Using this object to make bellows will make the iron-smelting fire burn even more fiercely, and divine weapons will be produced faster."

Ji Heng was also quite excited: "In that case, I will arrange for the guards to go to the Western Regions and the Yuezhi tomorrow to select more fresh species."

There will be plenty of time to arrange and organize the logistics and supplies tomorrow, but there will be more than enough time to produce the Qin Dynasty species catalog.

Therefore, without hesitation, he interlocked his fingers with the hot palm in his own, and then gripped it tightly:
"Thank you, Your Majesty."

The queen was good in every way, but her affectionate gestures were a bit too much, making him quite uncomfortable.

His gaze unconsciously swept over the red ribbon at the end of his hair, then turned to the small gold hairpin on his head, and he couldn't help but frown again:
"Why do you dress so plainly every day? I have ordered the South Sea Commandery to send more pearls and jade in the future. Our Great Qin is a great and powerful country. Your Majesty does not need to be so frugal."

Qin Shi sighed silently in his heart.

First, it wasn't that she was being frugal; her hair was naturally thick, and carrying so many things made it heavy. Second, wearing so many hairpins and ornaments during the day was fine, but at night, when she needed to sleep, it was completely unnecessary, and she didn't want her bed covered in them again...

However, Ji Heng's aesthetic sense is actually quite good. Just look at the pearl and jade crowns he bestowed as gifts; they were not simply elaborate and ornate, but rather focused on the finishing touches and harmonious colors.

Therefore, Qin Shi did not refute it.

Who could argue with such a generous and rewarding heart!

She then smiled and said, "Wearing too many large hairpins and ornaments at night would be inconvenient when I'm with Your Majesty."

As she spoke, she leaned her head slightly against Ji Heng's shoulder. His long eyes swept over her and saw that she was indeed snuggling close to him, as if she didn't want to leave his side for even an inch.

Amidst the distress and sighs, it's hard to say that there wasn't a sense of joy in my heart.

"As for pearls and jade shells... Your Majesty, I do not want those."

She touched the gold hairpin in her hair and said sincerely:
“Every thread and every hairpin and earring I wear now is a gift from the King. Such love and care are more precious than any pearls or jewels, and I cherish them deeply.”

"Besides, all the world's treasures are in Xianyang Palace, so why should I go looking for them outside?"

"If Your Majesty truly intends for the South Sea Commandery to offer tribute, it would be better to have them select more fresh seaweed and seafood from the sea."

"I have often heard that there is a type of seaweed called kelp, which is said to be beneficial to the human body and can help prevent a thick neck."

"This is much more interesting than pearls and jade shells."

The seaweed that Qin Shi was referring to was seaweed.

Although seaweed was already so common in her time, kelp was actually introduced from overseas as tribute only during the Tang Dynasty.

It wasn't until the Republican era that it was introduced to China.

If it's for pearl harvesting, then naturally the government will forcibly levy taxes.

However, if it's just some novel finds in the sea, something that's just a side project while pearl diving, then the task isn't so urgent.

Ji Heng was indeed pleased. He nodded and said casually, "As the Queen of Qin, you can have them present whatever you desire."

The implication was that she was in charge of all these decisions.

Qin Shi was indeed genuinely happy.

Sure enough, straight men are most susceptible to this – acting cute brings good fortune!

Seeing her cheerful mood, Ji Heng was inevitably infected by it, and so he considerately said:
"Is there any disrespect on the part of the Minister of the Imperial Household who has come to hand over various matters today?"

According to protocol, three days before the wedding, the Minister of the Imperial Household would come to pay his respects to the Queen. Of course, this also included the ladies of the six palaces, princes, and princesses.

Ji Heng clearly remembered that Qin Meiren had been dishonest before.

Now that Qin Qing has indeed been made queen, if any of the women in the harem disobey her teachings, she can be beaten to death as an example to others.

After all, it's really unnecessary for Qin Qing to waste his abilities on the six palaces.

As he pondered, a fleeting glint of coldness crossed his eyes.

The next moment, Qin Shi's soft fingers touched his brow:

"Your Majesty, please do not worry about me. Everything in the harem is fine."

Ji Heng's brows twitched again.

The Queen is good in every way, but she is far too infatuated with me. She interprets all my words and actions as acts of favor…

Such children are too easily satisfied!

　Qin's Moon: How to deal with a straight man? Kisses, hugs, sweet talk, and you'll get him!
　　Ji Heng: She loves me so much! She can't live without me! She thinks everything I do is a sign of my love for her!
　　Sigh! [A helpless smile]

　　(End of this chapter)