Jiang Hao walked through the streets of Xianyang with Ji Bu, their feet treading the smooth flagstone road. Crowds streamed through the streets, displaying the prosperity of this era.
When they reached the palace gate, Jiang Hao took out the imperial edict and handed it over. After officials inspected and recorded it, they registered the address of Jiang Hao's inn and instructed, "Go back and await news. His Majesty may summon you at any time."
Not long after Jiang Hao left, the news was delivered to Zhao Gao, who was on duty in the palace. Zhao Gao narrowed his eyes and pondered for a long while before summoning an attendant. "Go to the inn and notify Jiang Hao. Tell him I invite him to drink at my residence tonight. Also, make arrangements for his audience with His Majesty and inform him of the necessary precautions."
"Understood." The attendant accepted the order and left.
Zhao Gao tapped his forehead with a finger. "I wonder whether he truly possesses such miraculous abilities, and whether he can relieve my worries."
Not long after Jiang Hao returned to the inn, a man dressed in the robes of a palace clerk came looking for him. Upon meeting Jiang Hao, the man respectfully bowed. "Greetings, Imperial Physician Attendant Jiang. I am a servant of Lord Zhao Gao, Director of the Imperial Carriages. My lord asked me to inform you that he will host a banquet at his residence tonight for Imperial Physician Attendant Jiang. He will also tell you about His Majesty's summons, as well as certain etiquette requirements."
Hearing Zhao Gao's name, Jiang Hao could not help but stir inwardly. This was the man who had completely changed the history of the Qin Dynasty and even driven transformations across the entire era.
Jiang Hao was