Chronicles of the Qin Dynasty

Chapter 261 260.Yuan Day Holiday
The New Year's Day holiday was so wonderful that even a diligent official like Ji Heng had to reluctantly grant him a 10-day break.

Having traveled through time during the Qin Dynasty for over two months, and having stayed in Xianyang Palace without visiting any other places, I finally had time to admire the palaces of the six states and also enjoyed a few performances of various operas.

There is no greater pleasure in life than this.

But just like other people who walk 10,000 steps a day during their holidays, visiting the Rokukoku Begaku (Rokukoku Palace) was also tiring.

Nowadays, due to the vast land and sparse population, the abundance of giant trees, and the scarcity of resources like those of the Ming and Qing dynasties, even the wooden buildings of the Forbidden City can be described as towering.

But nowadays, a single beam can reach a height of 17 meters.

Therefore, not only the Xianyang Palace, but also the palaces of the six states were built high and deep, only with different styles, some exquisite, some complicated, some simple, and some solemn.

But none of this has anything to do with crampedness or small size.

Especially the Zhanghua Terrace in the State of Chu.

The Red Maiden reminded her several times that this high platform was called the Three Rest Platform because people needed to rest three times along the way to have enough energy to climb it.

Feeling healthy and in high spirits, Qin Shi challenged him.

As for the number of rest stops along the way, one could tell from the fact that his legs were trembling, sore, and weak when he accompanied the emperor at night, to the point that Ji Heng was both amused and exasperated.

She will definitely not go again next time.

The next morning, the bright sunlight streaming through the glass windows lifted my spirits.

After Ji Heng returned from his morning exercise, he bathed and changed. Seeing that the Queen was still wrapped in blankets and not getting up, he surprisingly sat back down by the bedside.

"How is the Queen's health? I wish to go to the Shanglin Garden. Hunting deer in winter is quite an experience."

"Originally, we intended to have a barbecue in the woods with the Queen, but..."

His eyebrows were bright and lively, and although there were very fine wrinkles at the corners of his eyes, the brightness in his expression was more captivating than that of a young man.

Qin Shi saw this and suddenly had the strength to sit up. He then buried his head in the other man's arms, his long, dark hair flowing freely, and hugged the other man's slender waist tightly.

Ji Heng was startled and subconsciously reached out to hug her back. He then heard the person in his arms say in a low voice, "I also want to go to Shanglin Garden. Your Majesty, wait for me."

Ji Heng burst into laughter!

His chest heaved, and his voice, after a long burst of laughter, managed to steady itself: "Your Majesty need not force yourself; you may go tomorrow." Tomorrow has its own plans!
Besides, it's impossible to make a round trip to Shanglin Garden in one day!

Qin Shi gritted her teeth and hugged him tighter: "Today!"

Ji Heng couldn't help but chuckle. He patted her on the back and then instructed, "Chi Nu, come and help the Queen change her clothes and do her makeup."

But Qin Qinshi in his arms remained motionless. Chi Nu stood beside him, also with a smile on her face, not urging him on.

She is not stupid.

It's rare for the King to be so relaxed. He and the Queen have a deep affection for each other, and they enjoy their marital bliss. Whether he gets up or not, why is she in such a hurry?
Qin Shi still felt soreness in his body.

Why did the State of Chu build the Zhanghua Terrace for no reason?!

At this moment, it nuzzled against Ji Heng's chest, a gesture reminiscent of a small animal seeking affection, much like the steed that belonged exclusively to him in the Imperial Stud.

Ji Heng's heart softened instantly, as if he had truly been scratched by something furry.

"Alright!" he sighed with a smile. "It's cold today, and the Queen has been working very hard lately, so she should rest well."

"Why not summon the acrobatic performers again to accompany me in the performance? We can go to Shanglin Garden tomorrow."

His words were considerate, but Qin Shi knew that the other party must have had a plan all along.

Besides, lying here without a spring mattress or a net is uncomfortable no matter how much I toss and turn. I might as well get up and take a walk to get rid of lactic acid.

She gritted her teeth, and with a slight push of her head forward, she finally mustered the strength to reach out her hand:

"No, we must go today!"

She desperately wanted to see the Shanglin Garden, a vast complex in the history of the Han Dynasty, filled with countless rare flowers and exotic plants, and the site chosen for the Epang Palace.

Moreover, the idea of ​​"chasing deer in the Shanglin Garden" sounds quite intriguing. Now that the palace already has a few stirrups and horseshoes, and Ji Heng doesn't have to work, if not now, when will he learn to ride a horse?
She's going to spend this holiday at Shanglinyuan!

……

　I know it's a bit little, but let's all have a little something to say first, and try harder tomorrow!
　　(End of this chapter)