Jiang Hao had just entered the room when Lu Zhi came out to greet him. "You're still awake this late?" Jiang Hao said, touching Lu Zhi's cheek.
"I was waiting for you, my lord. I've prepared bathwater for you. Please bathe first," Lu Zhi said.
Having a woman like this was truly comforting.
Soaking in the warm water while Lu Zhi carefully washed him, Jiang Hao narrowed his eyes and pondered. Lu Zhi looked at him and asked, "My lord, are you thinking about meeting the First Emperor tomorrow?"
"Yes. I'm thinking about what might happen when I meet the First Emperor tomorrow and how I should respond," Jiang Hao said.
Serving a ruler was like living beside a tiger.
Qin Shi Huang had never been easy to deal with. He had lived through chaotic times and unified the realm through immense resolve. He had killed countless people, possessed a cold temperament, and was an absolute autocrat. The moment anyone showed even the slightest sign of wanting to seize power from him, he would crush them without hesitation. Therefore, openly proposing the widespread promotion of Daoism before him was basically impossible. To preserve his rule, he would eliminate everyone involved.
How should he handle tomorrow's meeting?
To put it more bluntly, how was he supposed to fool him?
Qin Shi Huang was resolute and wise. Ordinary methods would likely find it difficult to convince him. However, Jiang Hao possessed one great advantage: Qin Shi Huang firmly believed in immortals and gods and pursued eternal life with all his heart. Ever since unifying the realm, he had tirelessly devoted himself to this pursuit.
Sometimes,
people became trapped in their own misconceptions—the so-called inner demon.
Gradually, a plan formed in Jiang Hao's mind.
The next day,
Jiang Hao bathed and changed his