This Ancestor Isn't as Easy to Fool as Qianlong

In the imperial court, Qianlong and all the ministers were so stressed they were losing their hair, unable to come up with a solution. After all, the enemy was already at the gates. If the remaining Eight Banners soldiers didn't know that the rebels would kill any Qing person on sight, they probably would have surrendered and fled the city already.

Compared to the chaos in the capital, Consort Li was calculating her odds in the inner palace.

She had already secretly arranged for connections and planned to sneak out of the Forbidden City to find those four Emperors. No matter what, if she could latch onto one of the Emperors, she would soar.

Now, she was struggling to decide which Emperor to approach. Zhu Yuanzhang was definitely out; he was an old man, and she didn't want to be intimate with an old man. She couldn't stand the smell of old age.

That left Liu Che, Li Shimin, and Ying Zheng.

After much thought, Consort Li decided to go for Ying Zheng.

After all, Li Shimin had Empress Zhangsun. If Empress Zhangsun was still alive, Consort Li wouldn't be of much use there. She didn't want to gamble whether her charm could defeat a first love.

Her charm only made people develop good feelings towards her, not control them. She couldn't afford to gamble.

Then there was Liu Che, who had Wei Zifu. She was a woman who came with the dowry of the Imperial Twin Pillars, and it was rumored that the Imperial Twin Pillars were still around. If Consort Li went there, even if her charm worked and she charmed Liu Che, she would likely be chopped into pieces by the Imperial Twin Pillars.

And Liu Che, upon finding out, probably wouldn't even blame the Imperial Twin Pillars; he might even praise them for doing a good job.

That left only Ying Zheng. She hadn't heard of Ying Zheng having any empresses or favored consorts, so she could give it a try.

Under the arrangements of some trusted subordinates, Consort Li secretly left the palace and made her way to the Great Qin formation. Her appearance caught the attention of Meng Tian, who happened to be patrolling the camp.

"Han People?" Meng Tian glanced at the real-time map in his hand. This woman in front of him was Han. So, he didn't act immediately but said, "This is a military camp, unauthorized entry is forbidden. If you want to leave the capital, go that way."

Meng Tian pointed to a passage over there. He was out on patrol today and happened to see Consort Li heading towards the camp, thinking she didn't know how to get out of the city.

Consort Li glanced at Meng Tian, her eyes lighting up slightly. This general was so manly, with that aura of battle and those incredibly masculine facial features. His sturdy and robust physique – that was another kind of intoxicating charm.

Consort Li immediately cooed, "This humble woman is Xu Li. Greetings, General. I have some intelligence about the Forbidden City that I wish to present to His Majesty the First Emperor. I beg the General to introduce me."

Meng Tian's expression remained unchanged, but he felt a sense of amusement. Coming to see His Majesty, her purpose was clear. Moreover, looking at the woman's attire, complexion, and condition, she was clearly someone who had lived a life of luxury. Could she be a consort from the palace?

As for why Meng Tian didn't think Xu Li was a lady from a prominent Han family, it was entirely because they had seen plenty of prominent Han ladies on their journey. Those prominent Han ladies were only slightly better off than commoners.

After all, in Great Qing, Han People were suppressed. In the eyes of those Manchus in Great Qing, a Han person was only a good Han if they had a servile attitude. What they wanted were slaves, not citizens.

Therefore, this woman's condition was far better than those prominent Han ladies. Her dewy skin and delicate, fair fingers couldn't possibly belong to a Han person.

Wasn't it said that there couldn't be Han consorts in Great Qing? So, this person was problematic.

Meng Tian nodded. "Follow me."

With that, Meng Tian led Xu Li into the camp.

Xu Li was a bit stunned. This general believed her so easily? She had originally planned to offer some benefits as bribes, but it seemed unnecessary.

Xu Li followed Meng Tian to a tent and was then subdued by two soldiers inside. She was put in shackles and bound to a special wooden frame in the tent.

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Xu Li's pretty face panicked. She quickly shouted, "General, what is the meaning of this?"

"You wish to see His Majesty. His Majesty will be here soon," Meng Tian said calmly from the side.

As expected, Ying Zheng soon arrived at the tent. He glanced at Xu Li, his eyes filled with amusement and disdain. Liu Bing had already sent him a message: this woman was to be handled by Zhou Ru.

Zhou Ru had already been interacting with these Emperors. After all, Zhou Ru, for the sake of a position and out of compassion for the Han People, had diligently traveled between various cities, providing food for the impoverished Han.

When Liu Bing went to the One-Punch Man world, he had given Zhou Ru a storage item filled with countless grains, enough for her to help the common people.

Moreover, with the strength enhanced by the Heavenly Immortal Pill, her safety was not an issue.

Most importantly, she had self-taught and even figured out various healing techniques, saving many people along the way. She was also called a goddess by the common people, and many followers accompanied her.

However, she had no ambition for conquest; she only wanted to do what she could for the impoverished Han People of this world.

Due to her good deeds, her reputation spread, naturally reaching the ears of these conquering Emperors. Thus, they naturally came into contact with her.

Through their interactions, the Emperors learned that Zhou Ru was supported by Liu Bing and was prepared to manage the people of this world. Therefore, all the Emperors treated Zhou Ru as an honored guest.

They also subtly inquired about Zhou Ru's experiences. After all, these Emperors were no fools. They would certainly want to understand what was special about Zhou Ru to gain Liu Bing's favor.

Consequently, they also thoroughly understood Xu Li's situation.

It was precisely because they understood clearly that Ying Zheng felt disdain for Xu Li. He had even playfully said to Zhu Yuanzhang at the time, "Discarding the donkey after it has served its purpose."

While seemingly scolding Xu Li, he was actually using her as a metaphor to criticize someone else. The Emperors present understood.

Zhu Yuanzhang's expression was extremely ugly at that moment, but he couldn't lash out. If he did, it would be an admission that he was the one who "discarded the donkey after it served its purpose."

Didn't Zhu Yuanzhang care about his reputation?

If some things weren't said aloud, everyone could still have a pleasant time.

When Xu Li saw Ying Zheng enter the tent, her eyes glazed over. This tall, handsome, and majestic great handsome man was her charming ancestor? He was indeed handsome.

"Your Majesty the First Emperor, this humble woman is here to deliver intelligence. Why have you captured me?" Without thinking, Xu Li immediately activated her charm ability, sending a pleading look to Ying Zheng.

Ying Zheng raised an eyebrow. He could clearly feel Xu Li suddenly becoming more charming, as if she had suddenly become much more beautiful.

"Is this your charm ability? Interesting." Ying Zheng's eyes were playful. He was not someone who indulged in lust; this charm ability had little effect on him.

He only felt a bit regretful that this woman was to be handed over to Zhou Ru for disposal. If this woman could become a tool in his hands, her utility would be immense.

To deal with people, especially men, it all comes down to money, power, and women. A woman like Xu Li, with her charm abilities, is undoubtedly a good tool.

Perhaps he could talk to Zhou Ru. After she got her fill of anger, this tool could be left to him. From then on, this Xu Li would be a tool for him, Ying Zheng, to win people over. She would have no right to choose, essentially becoming a prostitute for anyone to have. It could be considered a form of punishment, couldn't it?

Xu Li: "!!!"

Her eyes widened as she stared at Ying Zheng in shock. She had only just made her move and he had already seen through her. What should she do? This old ancestor didn't seem as easy to fool as Qianlong.

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