People in the Qin Dynasty sought good fortune and avoided misfortune.

Chapter 335, Xu Qing: The Magic Weapon for Gaining a Firm Foothold

After a night of teaching and imparting knowledge, Xu Qing went directly to the palace to see Ying Zheng the next day, asked for several days' leave, and even postponed the day he was to be formally granted a title.

Although Ying Zheng didn't understand what Xu Qing was trying to do, he ultimately agreed because he trusted Xu Qing.

However, after Xu Qing asked for leave to postpone receiving his title, the public opinion surrounding his appointment as Grand General still exploded. It is normal to ask for leave in court, but no matter how important your business is, you can't possibly not even have time to show up in court to receive your title, right?

For a time, everyone thought that Xu Qing was arrogant and looked down on the Qin state.

Discussions about Xu Qing grew louder day by day, both inside and outside Xianyang. Various rumors about Xu Qing abounded. Because this incident came so suddenly, even the news that Lü Buwei was claiming illness and staying at home was suppressed.

In a restaurant in Xianyang.

Restaurants, teahouses, and brothels have always been the places where news circulates most freely. Whenever something big or small happens in Xianyang, these are the places where the first discussions begin.

"Have you heard? The deputy head of the medical family who just arrived in Qin requested leave from the king the very next day, and even postponed the day he was to receive his title. Today in court, some ministers expressed their dissatisfaction with this, but the king suppressed it."

"I've heard about it too. Xu Qing truly lives up to his reputation as a talented individual personally invited by the King. To postpone receiving a title so casually is probably a first in the history of Qin."

"What talent? I think this guy is just arrogant and looks down on the Qin state."

"That's right, that's right. Since Lord Wu'an, no one has received the title of Grand General. The King and Marquis Wenxin have bestowed such a high title upon him, yet he has been reluctant to accept it. Is it because he disdains the titles of my Qin state? Or is it because he has his heart set on the state of Han!"

"I think this guy is all show and no substance. What talent, what world-renowned divine doctor? He's just a self-proclaimed quack doctor who's been hyped up!"

For a moment, the people in the restaurant began to express their dissatisfaction, and Xu Qing's attitude ultimately made them feel somewhat indignant.

Despite the gossip outside, Xu Qing stayed at home and didn't come out.

Three days later, at Xu Qing's residence.

Bright sunlight streamed into the room through the window. Xu Qing, who was hunched over the desk, put down his brush after writing the last character.

Looking at the bamboo slips in front of him, Xu Qing gently blew away the ink, a relieved smile appearing on his face.

"After three days and three nights of tireless effort, I've finally finished writing this," Xu Qing said with a stretch.

"You've been holed up at home for three days just to write this stuff? Do you know how much rumors are circulating outside about your postponement of your investiture?"

Sitting by the window, Yan Lingji looked at Xu Qing and said somewhat dejectedly.

For the past three days, Xu Qing has been like a man possessed, spending all his time writing at his desk except for eating and sleeping, and he doesn't even sleep with her at night anymore.

Xu Qing turned to look at Yan Lingji, who was wearing a fiery red dress, her hands resting on the window, her two long, beautiful legs swaying slightly.

There was some dissatisfaction on her pretty face, and her icy blue eyes were full of sorrow.

The bright sunlight shone on her, casting a halo around her. Yan Lingji looked like an elf who had stepped out of a fairyland, cute and lively yet mature and sexy.

"Don't underestimate these three bamboo scrolls. Whether I can hold onto this position as Grand Master of Ceremonies depends on them," Xu Qing said with a confident smile.

A hint of curiosity flashed in Yan Lingji's beautiful eyes. She jumped down from the window, placed one hand on the table, bent down slightly, and looked at the bamboo slips spread out on the table waiting for the ink to dry.

"What exactly did you write?" Yan Lingji asked curiously.

The bamboo slips were covered with tiny characters and pictures, but before Yan Lingji could examine them closely, Xu Qing closed them.

"It's a secret. You'll find out tomorrow after I receive my title at the court assembly," Xu Qing said mysteriously.

"Hmph~ If you don't want to look, then don't look. I'm just afraid people won't even care about your three scrolls of bamboo slips~"

Yan Lingji snorted coldly, turned her back, and refused to look at Xu Qing again.

"Stop joking. This thing can't be exposed to the light yet, but with these three bamboo scrolls, it's enough for us to gain a foothold in the Qin Kingdom."

Xu Qing reached out and hugged Yan Lingji, gently coaxing her.

Although it was unclear what the true attitudes of Lü Buwei and other factions in the Qin court were towards him, Xu Qing had never liked to be passively beaten. As the saying goes, "A good punch can prevent a hundred punches in the future."

Since Lü Buwei had put him in the spotlight, whether it was to deal with him or to test his abilities, it didn't matter.

Once he proves that his talent is enough to secure his position as Grand Master of Ceremonies, all the criticism will disappear on its own.

Seeing that Xu Qing had already said so, Yan Lingji stopped insisting on looking at the contents of the bamboo slip and said softly.

"Alright, alright, then I'll look forward to your performance~ By the way, Jingni is here to see you."

"Jing Ni is here? Where is she?" Xu Qing asked, holding Yan Ling Ji.

After Jing Ni returned to Xianyang, she left a message saying she would return to Luo Wang to report for duty, and then stayed for another three days. Xu Qing originally didn't want her to return to Luo Wang. After all, Yan Ri's attitude towards him was ambiguous, and if Yan Ri took the opportunity to harm Jing Ni, it would be like walking into a trap.

"You said you didn't want anyone to disturb you, so I had her wait in the side room. Are you in such a hurry to see her?"

Yan Lingji turned to look at Xu Qing, tilting her head slightly as she teased him softly, but a barely perceptible cold light flickered in her icy blue eyes.

A flame ignited on her slender little hands.

Looking at Yan Lingji, who was so wary, Xu Qing felt helpless. He knew he was very outstanding, and all of them wanted to have him all to themselves. Couldn't they be a little more generous?

He is the deputy head of the medical family, the future guardian of the world, and his position cannot be monopolized by one person.

“She’s on our side now. She must have important news to come back. Look at how jealous you are. I’m truly in love with you, and you’re the woman I love most in this life.”

Xu Qing reached out and pinched Yan Lingji's little face, saying affectionately.

Yan Lingji's beautiful eyes flickered slightly. She withdrew the flames from her hand, gave a haughty snort, and said...
"You know how to talk. Someone's waiting for you in the side room, go on over!"

"Let's go together, we're all family."

Xu Qing took Yan Lingji's hand and walked outside. He was a professional at coaxing women. If he went alone, he would probably be kicked out of bed tonight.

Yan Lingji didn't say anything, and followed Xu Qing towards the side room, a smile on her face.

She knew everything about Xu Qing's affairs and knew that she couldn't have this jerk all to herself, but being the one he loved most was enough.

Who told her to be so easily fooled by Xu Qing, giving her heart to this womanizer?

After leaving the room, Xu Qing led Yan Lingji into a side room, and Jing Ni nodded slightly when she saw the two of them arrive.

"How was it? Any news from your return to Luo Wang?" Xu Qing asked, sitting down opposite Jing Ni.

Yan Lingji sat down to the side and blinked at Jing Ni.

“After I returned to Luo Wang, everything was as before, and no one suspected me,” Jing Ni said in a deep voice.

Xu Qing's expression gradually became serious. Although it was a good thing that Jing Ni returned to Luo Wang without any trouble, the fact that Luo Wang treated her without any problems was the biggest problem in itself.

"Why do you think the Net would act this way? Is it because they truly have no suspicion of you, or do they have other motives?" Xu Qing asked in a deep voice.

Jingni shook her head slightly upon hearing this, and spoke with a solemn expression.

“I have investigated privately, and it seems that no one within the Luo Wang organization knows that I once received a second order from Marquis Wenxin, Lü Buwei. The records in the Luo Wang's archives are also the order I initially gave when I went to Han to win you over.”

"The management of documents within the Luo Wang network has always been the responsibility of Yan Ri; even top-tier assassins only have the right to review them."

"Yan Ri? What exactly is he trying to do?"

Xu Qing frowned slightly; he was increasingly unable to understand what Yan Ri was up to. The other party was disobeying Lü Buwei's orders, defying Lao Ai's orders, and even attacking him.

This move was tantamount to offending all three major factions in the Qin state.

Whether it was Ying Zheng who seized power, or Lü Buwei or Lao Ai who usurped the throne, Yan Ri was always the first to die. As a smart person, he shouldn't have done something so foolish.

“I’m not sure either, but so far he doesn’t seem to have much ill will towards us. However, he may be preparing a bigger conspiracy,” Jing Ni said coldly.

There are no good people in the net of intrigue, especially since Yan Ri is known for his scheming and treacherous nature. Rather than believing that the other party is simply acting out of kindness to cover for her, it's better to believe that Xu Qing is capable of remaining aloof from women.

Xu Qing was deep in thought, recalling Yan Ri's words to him in Wusui, as well as the descriptions and records of Yan Ri in the original work.

However, very little information about Yan Ri is available in the original work, and his identity is extremely mysterious. Moreover, it is not even certain whether Yan Ri is the same person in the original work.

"Forget it. At least you're safe for now if he wants to do something. Once I've established myself in Qin, we won't be helpless no matter what he does."

After careful consideration, Xu Qing decided to temporarily put aside the matter of Yan Ri and focus on preparing for his first court appearance in Qin the next day.

Upon hearing Xu Qing bring up this matter, a hint of worry flashed in Jing Ni's eyes, and she spoke.

"There has been a lot of news about you outside these past three days, with mixed opinions, but most of it is about how you are arrogant and disdainful of the Qin state. The worst-case scenario is that you are all show and no substance."

Although these rumors will not have much impact on Xu Qing's receiving of the title, they will eventually affect Xu Qing's reputation and will not be conducive to his future development in Qin. Therefore, she still hopes that Xu Qing can take it to heart and resolve these rumors as soon as possible.

"Arrogant and conceited? Those who are called that are all people who lack talent. After the court session ends tomorrow, these rumors will quickly dissipate like snow in winter meeting the warm sun in spring," Xu Qing said with a confident smile.

Looking at the confident Xu Qing, Jing Ni felt a strange sense of peace in her heart, as if nothing could trouble or affect him.

(End of this chapter)