Xianyang City was already wrapped in night. The bright moon hung high outside, draping the earth in a cloak woven from cold light.
Though it was already time for others to sleep soundly, Ying Zheng, as the ruler of a state, was still reviewing bamboo slips.
The warriors at the front were under pressure. Though Qin State far surpassed the other states, after battle upon battle, the grain reserves consumed alone were enough to make Ying Zheng ache with distress.
A eunuch beside him reminded him, "Your Majesty, you have reviewed even more memorials today than yesterday. It is time for you to rest!"
Ying Zheng nodded. He could not even be bothered to return to his quarters and planned to make do here for the night, so he could attend the morning court directly tomorrow.
A flash of radiant light passed, and Xiao Zhen appeared within the temporary palace.
Ying Zheng frowned and immediately gripped the hilt of his sword.
"Who are you, sir? Why have you trespassed into my palace?"
Xiao Zhen lightly tapped the air with one finger. Soon, the surroundings seemed to be shrouded by a mysterious force, and not a single sound from outside could be heard within the temporary palace.
The old eunuch was just about to scream when his mind went blank, and he collapsed directly onto the table.
After doing all this, Xiao Zhen sat cross-legged beside the desk with a gentle expression and pointed to the right.
"King of Qin, there is no need to worry. I bear no ill will. I have come only to make a deal with Qin State."
Ying Zheng released his sword. Though he could not see through the old man's strength, it was surely far beyond Ge Nie's.
If they became enemies, he would undoubtedly