Return to Xianyang

Verdant Green Maiden led the group home swaggeringly!

After the state of Zhao found out, the King of Zhao sent more people to try and capture Zhao Ji and Little Ying Zheng, but with Verdant Green Maiden there, they were never successful.

Eventually, even the King of Zhao knew about the existence of the formidable Verdant Green Maiden and dared not send any more people.

Little Ying Zheng and Afang finally had a relatively peaceful childhood.

The next time they heard news of Ying Yiren, he had already changed his name to Ying Zichu. It was said he had become the son of Lady Huayang and was established as the heir by King Anguo, Ying Zhu. It truly lived up to Lu Buwei's words: "rare goods are worth hoarding."

Zhao Ji looked worried and found Verdant Green Maiden, asking, "Master, has my husband forgotten about me and Zheng'er?"

"Don't worry, he still remembers you."

Verdant Green Maiden comforted Zhao Ji.

However, perhaps because the thoughts of a singer didn't quite align with hers, Zhao Ji was convinced that Ying Yiren was living the life of a top noble in the Qin court, having long ago cast her and Little Ying Zheng aside and no longer caring about them.

The Little Griper lamented all day, and her love and longing for Ying Yiren turned into hidden resentment and a touch of hatred.

Verdant Green Maiden watched her emotions change and wanted to counsel her, but the Little Griper wouldn't listen!

So annoying, whatever she wants to do!

Verdant Green Maiden stopped paying attention to Zhao Ji and devoted herself entirely to training Ying Zheng.

Ying Zheng, already eight or nine years old, had grown tall, almost catching up to Verdant Green Maiden in height!

Under Verdant Green Maiden's guidance, he practiced swordplay, and his progress was meteoric.

"Master!"

Ying Zheng stood before Verdant Green Maiden, looking at her with a smile, his eyes shining, "In Handan city, no one can beat me! I can graduate now, right?"

"Wipe your sweat first."

Verdant Green Maiden handed him a handkerchief.

Ying Zheng haphazardly wiped his face and let out a breath. Just as he was about to say more, he saw the Prime Minister of Zhao, Lord Pingyuan Zhao Sheng, arriving with his men.

Seeing this, Ying Zheng immediately drew his sword and stood in front of Verdant Green Maiden, saying in a deep voice, "Master, be careful!"

"Can you protect me?"

Looking at Ying Zheng's actions, Verdant Green Maiden felt a bit helpless.

If it really came to a fight, who knows who would be protecting whom! She patted Ying Zheng's shoulder and said, "Step aside, let me handle this."

"Master..."

Hearing this, Ying Zheng fell silent and obediently walked to the side, his sword held tightly in his hand.

Verdant Green Maiden's gaze fell on Zhao Sheng. "Lord Pingyuan, what is the matter? Is it that Qin and Zhao are going to war, and your Zhao will use an orphan and a widow as a shield again? I'm not saying this, but how can you be so spineless..."

Seeing Verdant Green Maiden's nagging, Zhao Sheng looked embarrassed.

He coughed lightly and appeased, "Master Shao Dian, you misunderstand. I am here to escort Madam Zhao and Young Master Ying Zheng back to Qin!"

"Back to Qin?"

Upon hearing this, Verdant Green Maiden was stunned for a moment, then quickly reacted.

"I get it! Ying Ji is dead?"

After Ying Ji's death, King Anguo Ying Zhu became the King of Qin. Ying Yiren, oh no... Ying Zichu naturally became the Crown Prince. The Crown Prince's son, of course, could not continue to serve as a hostage. It was only natural for Zhao to want to send Ying Zheng back to Qin to improve relations.

Zhao Sheng smiled and nodded, admitting Verdant Green Maiden's guess.

Verdant Green Maiden then retorted, "But the Old King of Qin is dead, why aren't you kicking him while he's down?"

"Oh, we can't beat Qin!"

Her question and answer made Zhao Sheng extremely embarrassed. He said helplessly, "Master Shao Dian, please don't mock our Great Zhao! Please convey to Madam Zhao to prepare herself. In a few days, we will send people to escort them."

"Mm-hmm, I know. Go back."

Verdant Green Maiden waved her hand. After Zhao Sheng left, Ying Zheng, who was behind her, said, "I'm sorry, Master..."

"Huh? Why are you apologizing?" Verdant Green Maiden was stunned and looked at Ying Zheng in confusion.

Ying Zheng looked at Verdant Green Maiden, his eyes surging with emotion. "If I were stronger, I wouldn't let Master stand in front of me! Mother said I am the heir of the future King of Qin, a man who stands tall and upright! Master, believe me, I will protect you well in the future!"

This...

Is a bit strange.

Verdant Green Maiden leaned back tactically, stared at Ying Zheng for a long time, and then nodded. "Well, you have ambition! I admire that!"

Praised by her like this, Ying Zheng smiled, his expression delighted.

Zhao sent a large contingent of people to personally escort Ying Zheng and his party back to Qin, but they were stopped outside Xianyang City.

At this time, Qin's national mourning period had passed. Although Ying Zhu had not officially ascended the throne, he had already begun to govern all of Qin as king. Lady Huayang knew of Ying Zheng and Zhao Ji's existence and specifically ordered people to block them outside Xianyang City.

No matter how the envoys from Zhao shouted, they did not respond.

"Really, I'll go..."

Seeing this situation, Verdant Green Maiden rolled up her sleeves and was about to take action.

Ying Zheng suddenly grabbed her hand. Verdant Green Maiden froze for a moment, turning to look at Ying Zheng. Her hand was very cold, with the slippery feel unique to snakes. The sensation made Ying Zheng unable to resist squeezing it a little more.

Verdant Green Maiden tilted her head and asked, "Are you crazy?"

"Master, don't worry, leave it to me?"

Ying Zheng coughed lightly and looked at Verdant Green Maiden. Seeing his serious expression, Verdant Green Maiden twitched her nose and hummed, "Okay, go ahead! Pika Zheng!"

Ying Zheng had long grown accustomed to Verdant Green Maiden's occasional nonsensical remarks that he didn't understand.

He stepped out of the carriage and looked up at the guard commander on the walls of Xianyang, stating in a deep voice, "Great-grandson of King Huiwen, great-grandson of King Zhaoxiang, grandson of King Zhu of Qin, son of Crown Prince Ying Zichu, Ying Zheng! I have come from Handan to acknowledge my ancestors! General, why do you block my way?"

Only the guard commander knew Ying Zheng's identity. Everyone else was completely unaware. Hearing his words so suddenly, they exchanged bewildered glances.

"General... is he a royal descendant?"

The guard commander's brow furrowed. He angrily reprimanded, "What royal descendant! Empty words, who knows if they're true or false?"

As soon as he said this, Ying Zheng's gaze turned cold. He directly got off the carriage and walked towards the city gate.

The soldiers at the city gate hastily retreated.

They didn't know if Ying Zheng's identity was true or false, but they didn't dare to gamble!

The guard commander hastily descended from the tower and ran to stop Ying Zheng. However, before he could even touch Ying Zheng, he was knocked to the ground by a pebble flicked by Verdant Green Maiden from behind.

Ying Zheng looked back at Verdant Green Maiden. He heard her say leisurely, leaning against the carriage, "Kid, remember! Only powerful strength can subdue others. If you can't beat them into submission, no matter how much you say, they won't believe you."

Ying Zheng took a deep breath and cupped his hands towards Verdant Green Maiden.

"Ying Zheng understands!"

Verdant Green Maiden jumped off the carriage and went to the city gate. She saw that the gate was only open by a crack, not enough for the carriage to pass. So, she pushed aside the soldiers on both sides and kicked it.

With a loud BOOM, the massive city gate shattered!

"Sorry, I used a bit too much strength."

Verdant Green Maiden turned around and shrugged.

Seeing Verdant Green Maiden directly kick open the city gate, the guard commander finally rolled his eyes and fainted.

Seeing that he had fainted, Verdant Green Maiden kicked him lightly. He didn't wake up.

"It seems he agrees to let us in. Little Ying Zheng, let's go!"