Longevity by Picking up Attributes in the Battlefield - Chapter 701 - 286: Zhao Gao: Zhao Feng Is the Eldest Imperial Son, the Great King’s Child!
Chapter 701: Chapter 286: Zhao Gao: Zhao Feng Is the Eldest Imperial Son, the Great King’s Child!
As Zhao Ga approached.
But he dared not look up, only keeping his head down and sneaking glances through the corner of his eye.
As a group of servants arrived, setting up the table, and placing dishes one by one onto it.
“Dismissed.”
Ying Zheng waved his hand.
“Yes.”
The servants nodded respectfully.
And Zhao Gao did the same, but as he stood aside and turned around, his gaze fell on Xia Dong’er.
After catching that glance.
Zhao Gao trembled all over, a difficult-to-explain shock surged in his heart.
“It’s her.”
“That Miss Xia from back then.”
“She’s still alive.”
“How is she still alive?”
“No wonder… no wonder the Great King dismissed everyone, it was because of her.”
Deeply shaken, Zhao Gao’s mind was in turmoil.
As for Xia Dong’er’s appearance, how could Zhao Gao not remember.
Back when Ying Zheng had just returned from the Zhao state, and opened a mansion outside the Royal Palace, Zhao Gao accompanied as a temple official, and Xia Dong’er lived in that mansion.
Back then, everyone in the mansion knew Xia Dong’er was the mistress.
How could Zhao Gao dare to offend.
Even now.
Though he was the Central Carriage Commandant, ruling over all the servants in the harem, with merely a word, Ying Zheng could strip him of everything.
He slowly left Zhangtai Palace.
Closing the hall’s door.
But upon stepping outside.
Zhao Gao suddenly recalled something.
“This Lady Xia is still alive.”
“Then what about the Queen’s position?”
“Moreover.”
“Just now, the Great King summoned the mother of Lord Wu’an.”
“Could it be…”
Zhao Gao’s eyes widened, his breathing turned rapid.
He uncovered a major secret, a secret of immense proportions.
“Zhao Feng is Lady Xia’s son, the son of the Great King.”
Staggered, Zhao Gao thought in shock.
Considering the possibility of this revelation, Zhao Gao found it hard to believe.
If his guess was indeed accurate.
Then Qin’s future realm was truly about to change drastically.
“If Zhao Feng is truly the Great King’s son, then he is the eldest son, the Eldest Imperial Son of Qin.”
“The future Qin Dynasty situation will turn upside down.” Zhao Gao thought with great complexity.
Aware of this enormous secret, he was at a loss.
After all.
He had always been Prince Huhai’s mentor.
He even regarded Prince Huhai as the future path.
His current power was all derived from King of Qin, should the King of Qin pass away, all would be gone.
Therefore, Zhao Gao supported Prince Huhai for his own sake, craving power.
But now the situation seemed to have shifted.
Within Zhangtai Palace!
Ying Zheng and his wife, after twenty-eight years, were sitting together sharing a meal for the first time.
Their hearts were full of unspoken words.
After the lunch, about an hour later.
“Ren Xiao.”
“Personally escort Lady Xia back to Zhao Mansion.”
Ying Zheng’s voice came from outside the hall.
“Minister accepts the decree.” Ren Xiao replied loudly.
Then.
Xia Dong’er somewhat reluctantly glanced at Ying Zheng, turned and left Zhangtai Palace.
“Madam, please.”
Ren Xiao bowed respectfully.
Xia Dong’er nodded, stepped slowly towards the prepared carriage.
Within Zhangtai Palace!
Ying Zheng’s gaze was full of longing.
“Soon.”
“Very soon, our family can openly be together.”
“However, Feng’er, the surprise you’ve given me is way too big.”
“I didn’t expect you to achieve so much in secret, and even gain Immortal’s inheritance.”
“I do wish to see, when you know you’re my son, the future heir of Qin, what expression you’ll have.” Ying Zheng also wore a hopeful smile.
At this time!
Zhao Gao led a group of servants into Zhangtai Palace, tidying up the dishes and table.
As they prepared to leave after cleaning.
Ying Zheng lifted his head, looking at Zhao Gao.
“You, stay.” Ying Zheng said slowly.
Zhao Gao’s steps halted, an overwhelming fear surged in his heart.
But he still turned back slowly, bowed respectfully: “Please command, Great King.”
“Recognized?”
Ying Zheng coldly stared at Zhao Gao.
Upon hearing!
Zhao Gao could no longer suppress his fear, startled to his knees.
“Servant… servant recognized.”
“But please be assured, Great King, servant will not leak a single word.”
“If leaked, Great King can have servant dismembered.” Zhao Gao said in extreme terror.
Having served Ying Zheng for decades as temple official, regarding Ying Zheng, he believed he understood deeply, absolutely ruthless.
Should anyone truly defy Ying Zheng’s prohibitions, death would be certain.
Undoubtedly.
Xia Dong’er was Ying Zheng’s prohibition.
“Rumor has it.”
“You’ve been recruiting many court officials for Old eighteen, eh?” Ying Zheng remarked eerily.
Upon these words.
Zhao Gao’s face erupted with cold sweat.
“Servant… servant dared not.”
“Servant will never dare henceforth.”
“Servant has always been the Great King’s servant, not daring to overstep.”
“The reason… the reason for helping Prince Huhai is because servant is Prince Huhai’s mentor.”
“From now on, servant is willing to resign this mentor position, no longer meeting Prince Huhai.”
“Servant vows loyalty to the Great King unto death.” Zhao Gao conveyed in utmost terror.
In history.
After Emperor Qin Shi Huang’s death.
Zhao Gao exploited the close servant status, allied with Li Si to alter the edict.
This is how Prince Huhai successfully ascended the throne.
Not because he held much power.
If Ying Zheng lived, he would forever be a mere servant, serving at Ying Zheng’s side, how could he have audacity?
And now aware of Xia Dong’er’s secret, even knowing Zhao Feng’s identity, how could Zhao Gao dare to contemplate?
“In that case.”
“What are you waiting for?”
Ying Zheng spoke coldly.
Zhao Gao hurriedly kowtowed: “Servant understands, servant understands.”
