Ying Qingyue nodded and briefly recounted the scene that had just appeared on the sky screen. She added, “Mother, don’t panic. Although this sky screen is strange, it shows no signs of ill omen. Instead, it highlights Father’s ambition. Please rest assured.”
Lady Zhao tightened her grip on her daughter’s hand, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes.
As a former princess of the Zhao royal family, she had found stability after marrying into the Qin palace, yet she had always missed her homeland.
But after hearing the words from the sky screen and considering the current power of Great Qin and her only daughter before her, those nostalgic feelings for her homeland faded, leaving only appreciation for the present stability.
She sighed slowly and said, “His Majesty’s talents far surpass those of the six fallen states’ rulers. However… I hope this strange phenomenon doesn’t cause any trouble.”
“Mm, would you like to watch the sky screen with me, Mother?”
“It would be good to watch. After all, it’s the first time seeing such a miraculous phenomenon.”
After speaking, Qinghe ordered the palace attendants to bring desks and couches into the courtyard, where they could easily view the sky screen. The images continued, now showing Great Qin’s common people galloping across battlefields.
The scene shifted again, revealing a girl dressed in strange clothing who smiled at the camera and greeted the audience: [Hello everyone! I’m content creator Shi Jin!]
[This is my first extra-long special, which will naturally be divided into several episodes.Our main subject is, of course, the Eternal Holy Emperor – quite a familiar topic for everyone.]
[My fascinating ancestral founder~] After speaking, Shi Jin shyly cupped her cheeks.
Watching this scene, the common people found it quite amusing.
This young girl is rather adorable.
[I’m sure everyone is already thoroughly familiar with the Eternal Sage, but I still want to detail her magnificent life story.When discussing our great saint, we can’t overlook her father – our great unifier, His Majesty Qin Shi Huang!]
“Boom—” The crowd erupted in astonishment, and even Ying Zheng’s expression went blank for a moment.
The legendary sage mentioned on the sky screen was actually his descendant?
Considering that an emperor praised so highly by the sky screen must have extraordinary achievements, Ying Zheng rarely showed a proud smile, thinking that his eldest son Fusu must have finally listened to his advice.
The newly arrived Chancellor Li Si and others knelt to congratulate the emperor upon hearing this.
“Your Majesty! The sky screen reveals that Zhao Sheng is Your Majesty’s descendant – this proves heaven-ordained legitimacy and brings fortune to the state!”
“Considering Your Majesty’s unification of the six states and stabilization of the world, you’ve already established an immortal foundation for future generations. Now seeing your descendants capable of inheriting Your Majesty’s talents and continuing this eternal enterprise shows Great Qin’s enduring vitality across countless generations!”
“On behalf of all officials, I congratulate Your Majesty and celebrate Great Qin gaining such a virtuous ruler among your descendants!” Though Li Si spoke these words somewhat insincerely, pleasantries needed to be said.
Senior Minister Meng Yi nearby added his congratulations, “This isn’t just Your Majesty’s fortune, but blessings for all people under heaven! I request Your Majesty accept officials’ bows to jointly celebrate Great Qin’s prosperous destiny!”
“Rise, all of you,” Ying Zheng said without looking up.
Chancellor Li Si rose with a frown, his eyes still filled with undispersed shock and disbelief.
The Crown Prince Fusu, who had just been placed under house arrest by His Majesty today – how could he possibly become known as the Eternal Emperor in the future?
How could this be?
It wasn’t that Li Si looked down on him, but he simply couldn’t imagine how Crown Prince Fusu, with his mind full of Confucian ideals, could possibly achieve what the celestial being on the sky screen described.
Now everyone was beginning to understand.
This sky screen is likely the words of immortals revealing future events. For Great Qin to obtain such heavenly secrets, it truly shows our ancestors are watching over us.
【There are many regrets in history, and The First Emperor is one we can’t let go of.】
【The legendary life of Qin Shi Huang: abandoned at age 3 and served as a hostage for 9 years, returned to Qin at age 9, ascended the throne at 13, built the Zheng Guo Canal at 14, and personally led campaigns at 21.】
【At 22, he suppressed Lao Ai and confined his mother; at 23, he dismissed Lü Buwei and promoted Li Si; at 27, Li Mu defeated the Qin army; at 29, he began the war to conquer the six states.】
【Conquered Han at 30, Zhao at 31, Wei at 35, Yan at 36, and Qi at 39, thus unifying the six states.】
【Well, our Emperor Shi Huang’s achievements are verifiable indeed. One could say a remarkable man truly lives up to being extraordinary.】
【From a tragic childhood to becoming the emperor who unified the realm, what kind of reversal did Qin Shi Huang experience?】
【And can Qin Shi Huang truly be called the First Emperor of the Ages?】
“A tyrant like him, how could he deserve to be called the First Emperor of the Ages!?”
“Utter nonsense!”
“Could this be some sorcery employed by that tyrant to deceive…” Before he could finish, his companion quickly covered the man’s mouth, sternly warning, “Don’t speak recklessly! What sorcery could achieve something like this!”
“Don’t drag the rest of us down with you!”
“That’s right!”
Outside Xianyang Palace, Emperor Shi Huang Ying Zheng stood on the high steps, gazing unblinkingly at the sky screen.
The First Emperor of the Ages?
Judging by his current achievements, perhaps he still fell short in the hearts of Great Qin’s people.
There was still so much more he wanted to accomplish…
【In this episode, we’ll discuss the legendary life of Emperor Shi Huang.】
“Is this something we common folk should be hearing?” someone trembled as they spoke.
“I don’t know, but no one’s covering our ears, so we have no choice but to listen…”
【As is well known, The First Emperor’s father, an unfavored prince of Qin, was sent to the state of Zhao as a hostage.】
【During his time as a hostage in Handan, the emperor’s father endured great hardship. The ambitious and discerning merchant Lü Buwei keenly recognized the hidden potential in Yiren despite his difficulties.】
【At that time, Lü Buwei firmly believed that Qin Yiren was a “rare commodity worth hoarding,” so he spared no expense in building connections and maneuvering between Qin and Zhao, meticulously planning for the turnaround in the emperor’s father’s fate.】
【He even gave his beloved concubine Zhao Ji to Yiren, making her Yiren’s wife, who later gave birth to the future First Emperor of the Ages, Ying Zheng.】
【Lü Buwei, this renowned pioneer of investment in Chinese history, single-handedly quietly altered the future course of Qin’s court…】
“What a pity.” Ying Qingyue’s eyes briefly flashed with regret, her voice softening slightly.
In her eyes, Lü Buwei’s ability to stir up storms and control the overall situation was nothing short of genius.
It’s just a shame… he died too early.
If he had lived longer, perhaps she could have exchanged a few words with this master of commerce and politics.
Even just hearing a few words from Uncle would have been a rare opportunity.
“Yue’er, what did you just say?” Madam Zhao paused, her tone tinged with confusion and hesitation, clearly not having caught her whisper.
Snapping back to reality, Ying Qingyue quickly concealed the wistfulness in her eyes and curved her lips into a faint smile. “It’s nothing, Mother. I was just sighing casually at the chrysanthemums blooming late in the corner of the courtyard.”