The Great Qin Dynasty: The egg of the Black Bird was revered as a national guardian beast.

There was not a sound in the physician's office at night.

The First Emperor asked his attendants and learned that the newly appointed Chief Physician was currently in this government office.

Xuan Ye sat alone in his private room.

There should have been memorials in front of him, but after he arrived, he waved his hand and told his subordinates to handle them.

He looked around, seemingly lost in thought.

Winter had just ended, and the nights were bitterly cold. Even though a brazier was burning inside the house, it couldn't dispel the chill.

She raised her hand and placed it on her face.

In fact, he didn't know if immortality existed in the world.

Although he now appears to be human, he is well aware that he is not human, despite his appearance.

Beneath its human form lies only a bird.

This world is probably not his original world. Since he exists, he should also have immortality, right?

He said those things to the First Emperor,

It wasn't that they didn't want the First Emperor to live forever.

In his eyes, the First Emperor was wise and powerful, belonging to the human world, yet also above it.

I don't want to see him become someone else entirely in his pursuit of immortality.

Thinking about it, Xuan Ye sat in the room and closed his eyes.

On a somewhat chilly night, the First Emperor stood in front of the office of the Imperial Physician, his hands behind his back, his expression hesitant.

He also understood that Xuan Ye said those things for his own good.

To outsiders, he appears to be the head of a vast empire, with all his subjects revolving around him.

Little did they know, he had been on the throne for decades.

Behind the thunderous shouts of "Long live the Emperor!", there is only a solitary figure and a heart that is slowly growing old...

Even with thousands of beauties, and the fair maidens of six kingdoms,

But no one could keep them company through the long night.

No one was not afraid of him, no one was not terrified of him, not even his descendants, who lived in constant fear.

No one in the world loves him anymore....

The whole world is hoping for his death!

But now, he is all alone, yet someone cares about him, even if that person isn't a real person.

He walked back and forth in front of the door with his hands behind his back.

Finally, after much hesitation, he mustered his courage and stepped through the door.

Behind the door, those inside saw the figure of the First Emperor.

No matter how far away they were, they immediately prostrated themselves on the ground, not daring to raise their heads, trembling with fear.

The First Emperor, however, did not want to see them.

He waved his hand, sending them flying.

Then the First Emperor walked alone toward the office of the chief official, but hesitated in front of the office.

Finally, he slowly raised his hand, intending to knock on the door.

But just as he was about to strike, he stopped and slowly clenched his fist.

Is it appropriate for me to visit them at this time?

"Who?"

A cold voice sounded from behind the door.

"Didn't I say that if you need anything, go to the Chief Physician, the Left General of the Palace Guard, or the Right General of the Palace Guard? Don't come looking for me!"

The First Emperor stood in front of the door, stunned for a long time.

I looked around, but there was no one there. Was they talking about me?

Then, as if remembering something, he chuckled. He thought Xuan Ye was handling official business, but who knew...

"Laughing? You're actually laughing!"

Then came a series of footsteps, and the door was flung open: "Fine, fine, you're out of pay this month."

"Laugh, let's see how you laugh now?!"

But when he saw who was outside the door, he froze for a moment, and the expression on his face vanished instantly.

"Your Majesty? It's you."

The First Emperor stood in front of the door, blinked, and smiled. He had never seen the Heavenly Mandate Black Bird look like this before.

If you anger him, he will punish others by deducting their salaries.

Across from him, Xuan Ye seemed somewhat uncomfortable.

"Your Majesty, please don't be offended. I didn't know it was you. I thought it was some ignorant person who wanted to see me on official business."

The First Emperor smiled and waved his hand.

Then he said, "It's nothing. I've come here today because of what happened that day."

Xuan Ye raised his head and looked at the First Emperor.

He asked, "Your Majesty, when did you arrive?"

He then said angrily, "His Majesty has arrived, but no one in the department came to tell me. I think they don't want their salaries anymore."

The First Emperor lowered his head and remained silent.

He could only listen as Xuan Ye stood in front of him, rambling on and on about wanting to punish them by cutting their salaries.

"Ahem." The First Emperor coughed lightly and looked up: "It has nothing to do with them. I was the one who dismissed them."

He spoke with a hint of embarrassment in his voice.

"I see." Xuan Ye's voice trailed off abruptly.

But soon, he shamelessly said, "I don't care, I just want to fine them their salaries."

Looking at him, the First Emperor smiled.

"Alright, whatever you say, fine me however much you want."

"Xuan Ye." The First Emperor let out a sigh of relief. "I was wrong that day. You are right. I shouldn't have been so stubborn."

Xuan Ye was stunned for a moment, somewhat at a loss.

The First Emperor came to apologize, but since ancient times, if a monarch doesn't admit his mistakes, the emperor will never be wrong.

This is also the thinking of most people now.

To everyone's surprise, the First Emperor came alone to admit that he was wrong.

He smiled slightly. "Your Majesty, the Emperor is never wrong."

Looking at him, the First Emperor said with a smile.

"The emperor in the main hall cannot and should not make mistakes, but here, I am Ying Zheng, and I can make mistakes."

Xuan Ye lowered his head, feeling somewhat annoyed.

The First Emperor was obsessed with immortality, and he did not want the First Emperor to have such an obsession, but now he was somewhat reluctant to let go.

But the First Emperor seemed to be in a very good mood tonight.

"The night is lovely tonight." The First Emperor said, his hands behind his back, then looked at Xuan Ye and smiled.

He asked, "How about you accompany me for a walk?"

"Okay." He nodded in response.

.........

Xianyang at night.

The two people were walking on the street.

A man dressed in a magnificent black robe appeared to be middle-aged, but he was tall and imposing.

Holding a sword in his hand,

It appears to be over three feet long.

Beside him was a young man dressed in a black robe, who was shaking his head and looking around aimlessly.

"During curfew, no one is allowed to go out without a valid reason."

The First Emperor looked at Xuan Ye and smiled, "When we have time, I'll take you on a proper tour of Xianyang."

Xuan Ye followed the First Emperor, but looked around erratically.

Although things have been much more peaceful these past few years, there are still quite a few thieves around, so it's always best to be careful.

He sighed, "Your Majesty, you should return to the palace as soon as possible. A night curfew can control the common people, but it can't control thieves!"

"If there are thieves, I'm afraid I'll frighten you!"

The First Emperor raised his head, his face expressionless.

"Xianyang is the capital of the Qin Dynasty; how could there be thieves there?"

He chuckled and raised the Tai'a sword in his hand: "Even if there is, there's no need to worry. I am not a weakling."

But just as his voice fell,

Suddenly, several people ran out from the alleys on both sides of the street and surrounded them.

"Halt! You dare to go out during curfew? Have you done something wrong? Be smart!"

"Hand over your gold and jade swords, and I'll spare your lives!"

Xuan Ye looked up and gave the First Emperor a strange look.

He stood there, stunned, not having reacted, the Tai'a sword still raised in his hand.

He looked extremely embarrassed.

Was he robbed?

Moreover, he was robbed right in front of his own home?