Mountain Has Fusu

Ying Zheng's expression flickered with a hint of joy, but upon seeing that Verdant Green Maiden wasn't wearing the attire of the Queen of Qin from back then, a trace of disappointment, buried deep in his eyes, couldn't help but show.

He quickly lowered his head and cupped his hands, saying to Verdant Green Maiden, "Greetings, Master!"

"Master!"

Afang bowed behind Ying Zheng, paying her respects to Verdant Green Maiden.

Verdant Green Maiden flipped and jumped down from the palace wall. She steadied them both and said, "Get up, get up! Come, Zheng'er, this is a gift for your coming-of-age ceremony! You know I don't have much money, I just eat a lot, don't mind."

She stuffed the sacrificial meat in her hand into Ying Zheng's.

"A gift from Master is more precious than anything else!" Ying Zheng said seriously, putting the sacrificial meat away.

Seeing this, Afang stepped forward and raised her hand, saying, "Your Majesty, let Afang take the sacrificial meat down. You and Master haven't seen each other for years, have a good chat!"

Ying Zheng gave Afang a look of approval. After she left, Verdant Green Maiden narrowed her eyes and said, "You brat, how dare you bully Afang? She grew up with you as a childhood sweetheart, how can you treat her like a mere palace servant? You're getting bolder!"

"It's not that I want to, it's Afang. She strictly adheres to the etiquette between ruler and subject, not daring to overstep."

Ying Zheng sighed.

At this moment, he could already understand the feeling of being 'the lonely one'.

He said, "Master, will you walk with me?"

Verdant Green Maiden didn't refuse Ying Zheng's request. She could see that the current Ying Zheng was unhappy. But this was normal. How could one be happy while trying to be a good king?

The two walked in silence for a long while before Ying Zheng broke the quiet atmosphere.

"My mother... she has a male favorite named Lao Ai."

As soon as he said this, Verdant Green Maiden jolted. She blinked and said, "Lao Ai? Then he..."

"He's going to rebel!"

When Ying Zheng spoke of this matter, his eyes had completely turned cold. He said, "My mother supports him!"

"She actually supports a False Eunuch to seize my throne!"

"Master!"

Ying Zheng stopped and looked at Verdant Green Maiden, his eyes surging with emotion. He asked, "Master! In this world, would someone really do this to their own child? The two bastards she had with Lao Ai are her children, but what about me? Am I not?"

"I've retreated again and again! I never expected them to dare to rebel! I wish I could just kill them all!"

"But that's my mother!"

At this moment, Ying Zheng was nearly two meters tall. Verdant Green Maiden, standing next to him, had to look up at his face. Seeing his surging emotions, Verdant Green Maiden stood on tiptoe and patted his head.

"Don't cry, don't cry. A King should make others cry!"

Ying Zheng suddenly reached for Verdant Green Maiden's hand.

But Snake Girl was nimble. With a flick of her wrist, she dodged his grasp, slapped him back, and cursed, "You Stinky Kid..."

"Master, the only one I can rely on is you!"

Unable to grab Verdant Green Maiden's hand, Ying Zheng immediately crouched down, lowering his gaze below Verdant Green Maiden's, just as he had looked up at her when he was a child.

"You kneel fast..."

Seeing him like this, Verdant Green Maiden's hand froze mid-air. She waved it and said, "Forget it, forget it. You are the King of Great Qin! Why are you kneeling? Get up."

Ying Zheng quickly stood up. The two walked side-by-side towards a great hall in Yongcheng Palace. Inside, a woman dressed in palace concubine attire was holding a small child.

Afang stood quietly to the side, attending to them.

"Your Majesty!"

Seeing Ying Zheng approach, the woman happily brought the child over. But upon seeing Verdant Green Maiden, her steps faltered, and she stopped in her tracks. A flicker of remembrance flashed in her eyes, followed by unimaginable shock. She staggered back a step.

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"Afang, come here!" Verdant Green Maiden beckoned to Afang.

Afang walked over with small steps and bowed to Verdant Green Maiden, "Master, did you and His Majesty have a pleasant chat?"

"You little girl, why be so formal?"

Verdant Green Maiden tapped Afang's head, glanced at Ying Zheng, and said, "It was reasonably pleasant. I am magnanimous and forgive your actions back then!"

Hearing this, Afang breathed a sigh of relief and nodded, "Thank you, Master, for your forgiveness!"

On the other side, the concubine, holding the child, stared blankly at Verdant Green Maiden. Ying Zheng introduced her to Verdant Green Maiden, "Master, this is my concubine, the Chu Princess Mi Hua, daughter of Lord Changping. This is my child, named Fusu."

"Fusu?"

Verdant Green Maiden's eyes lit up. She looked at the mother and son, then crouched down and beckoned to Little Fusu, "Fusu, come to Master!"

Little Fusu hesitated, looking up at Mi Hua, then at Ying Zheng.

Mi Hua pursed her lips and released Fusu's hand, saying, "Go. That person is your Father King's Master. You must respect her, understand?"

Little Fusu nodded blankly and walked in front of Verdant Green Maiden. For his young age, his bow was quite proper. He bowed to Verdant Green Maiden, "Fusu greets Master!"

Verdant Green Maiden rubbed his head, smiling, "Such a good boy!"

"Master, why don't you also become Fusu's master?"

Ying Zheng stood to the side, watching Verdant Green Maiden and Little Fusu interact, and suddenly suggested.

As soon as he said this, Verdant Green Maiden blinked, turned to look at him, and said, "You brat, do you think I'm a family heirloom master for your Qin Royal Family?"

"This humble one dares not!"

Ying Zheng immediately took a step back and cupped his hands towards Verdant Green Maiden.

Mi Hua, ahead, also hurriedly bowed and said, "Please do not be angry, Master. Your Majesty has no such intention."

"Alright, I was just teasing you!"

Verdant Green Maiden waved her hand, pinched Little Fusu's face, and said, "You're much better looking than your Father King was as a child. It's clear you take after your Imperial Concubine!"

"Mmm..."

Little Fusu's face was being rubbed, and he made muffled sounds.

However, Verdant Green Maiden's strength wasn't great, and though he mumbled and grumbled, he didn't escape from Verdant Green Maiden's palm.

After a short while, Verdant Green Maiden fell silent and released Little Fusu.

Little Fusu looked at Verdant Green Maiden, then raised his own hand and placed it on her cheek, asking in a tender voice, "Master, are you unhappy?"

Verdant Green Maiden looked at Little Fusu, remained silent for a long time, then turned to look at Ying Zheng and asked, "Ying Zheng, were you doing this on purpose?"

Why bring the whole family to the Capping Ceremony?

Was it to guard against Lao Ai in Xianyang City?

They said he was rebelling, but how many soldiers did Lao Ai have? He wasn't Lu Buwei's match at all. Handing the man over to Lu Buwei would have been much safer than bringing him to Yong City! The journey was arduous; the little child might not be able to endure it.

Ying Zheng deliberately wanted her to see Fusu!

Seeing Verdant Green Maiden ask this question, Ying Zheng lowered his head and nodded, saying, "As expected, nothing can be hidden from Master."

"I implore Master to teach him to become a man, just as you taught me in the past!"

As Ying Zheng spoke, he took a step back and performed a grand bow to Verdant Green Maiden.

Mi Hua also bowed deeply.

Verdant Green Maiden's gaze fell on Little Fusu again. Looking at the child of the child she had watched grow up, Verdant Green Maiden was silent for a long time.

"If that is the case... then let it be so!"

She rubbed Little Fusu's head and said, "Fusu, Fusu, grow up quickly. I will protect your peace, health, and joy."