The Wind Whistles

For several years, under Verdant Green Maiden's tutelage, Fusu gradually grew, and so did Great Qin.

In the seventeenth year of King Zheng of Qin's reign, Qin conquered Han.

In the eighteenth year of King Zheng of Qin's reign, Qin conquered Zhao.

A few dozen characters passed, and with them, wave after wave of magnificent history.

Under the trampling hooves of the Great Qin cavalry, the King of Han was relocated internally, the King of Zhao went into exile, and the state altars of both nations vanished like smoke! The Qin Army's might now pointed directly at the state of Yan.

Yan Capital, Ji City.

"Violent Qin is like tigers and wolves! They destroyed Han, and now they've destroyed Zhao! They're currently massing troops by the Yi River. Our Great Yan is in peril!"

Crown Prince Ji Dan of Yan paced back and forth in his palace, his expression anxious.

When he was young, he had been a hostage in Handan, just like Ying Zheng. However, Ying Zheng had the capable Master Verdant Green Maiden to protect him, while he did not. Furthermore, Yan's national strength was inferior to Zhao's, and his life as a hostage had been difficult from the start. Now that he had finally returned to Yan and become Crown Prince, he still had to live under Ying Zheng's shadow!

"Why! Why does Heaven favor that Violent Qin so much!"

Ji Dan roared, but no one dared to answer him.

Inside the palace, eunuchs and palace maids knelt on the ground, their bodies trembling, not daring to make a sound.

"Guards! Guards!"

Someone quickly crawled forward on their knees and kowtowed, "Your Highness, please command..."

Ji Dan grabbed the man by his collar and whispered, "Go! Find someone! Anyone! As long as they are a bold Brave Warrior, find them all for Gu!"

"Yes! Yes, Your Highness, please calm your anger for now!"

The man nodded frantically, took his leave, and departed.

Soon, countless people within and outside Ji City were searching for the person Ji Dan needed. Many who claimed to be brave warriors were sent to the palace, and Ji Dan met them personally. However, upon learning that Ji Dan wanted them to assassinate the King of Qin, they all took their leave.

After searching for a long time, just as Ji Dan was about to despair, one man accepted the task.

His name was Jing Ke!

In the Crown Prince's palace, Ji Dan looked at the young man with a saber standing before him and asked, "Brave Warrior... did you truly accept?"

Jing Ke nodded and replied, "Indeed! Your Highness, rest assured, I will die with the King of Qin! However, I alone am not enough! To get close to the King of Qin, other things are needed!"

"What things? Brave Warrior, please tell me, Gu will prepare them for you!" Ji Dan asked quickly.

Jing Ke clasped his hands together, bowed to Ji Dan, and said in a deep voice, "I want Fan Yu Qi's head, and the map of the Du Kang region of Yan. Under the guise of offering territory, with General Fan Yu Qi's head as a gift, I will approach the King of Qin and kill him!"

"The land of Du Kang is acceptable, but General Fan Yu Qi..."

Ji Dan frowned, hesitating. Seeing Jing Ke's solemn expression, and knowing he was their only hope for assassinating the Qin ruler, he took a deep breath and decisively nodded.

"Alright! I will prepare it for you! I will also assign you a deputy. In Ji City, there is a man named Qin Wu Yang. He killed someone at the age of twelve and is exceptionally brave!"

Jing Ke knelt and bowed, "Thank you, Crown Prince!"

By the Yi River.

The winter day was bleak, the sky sunless, and heavy clouds loomed.

Qin Wu Yang held a lacquer box, standing behind Jing Ke. Before them stood Ji Dan and his retainers. The cold wind of the You Yan region swept past, and the Yan banners fluttered noisily.

Ji Dan cupped his hands and bowed to Jing Ke, bidding farewell, "Mister Jing Ke, Yan entrusts its fate to you!"

"Jing Ke will not fail the Crown Prince's trust!"

Jing Ke bowed to Ji Dan, then led Qin Wu Yang across the Yi River, heading towards Xianyang!

Ji Dan ascended a high platform to one side and personally played the zither. The zither sound was high and clear, spreading across the riverbank.

"Wind howls, Yi River is cold, the brave warrior departs, never to return!"

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"Entering the dragon's lair like a tiger's den, gasping at the sky, becoming a white rainbow."

Qin Capital, Xianyang.

As the capital of Great Qin, Xianyang had undergone several expansions over the past century and was now an extremely magnificent and imposing city!

"Even more magnificent than Ji City!"

Qin Wu Yang looked up at the city walls of Xianyang, filled with emotion.

Jing Ke sat in the cart, silent. He looked around, observing the residents of Xianyang coming and going on both sides of the street. He also noticed many people carrying sacrificial meat and grain, heading in the same direction.

He ordered the cart and horse to stop and called out to a commoner, asking, "Mister, where are you going?"

"Winter is coming, we're going to worship the Qing Xiao Jade Maiden to pray for auspicious snow!"

The man replied.

Qing Xiao Jade Maiden?

Jing Ke watched them head in one direction, his expression filled with curiosity. He had never heard of the Qing Xiao Jade Maiden in the legends of any country. Yet, the fact that the people of Xianyang worshipped her so fervently... could this Qing Xiao Jade Maiden be very efficacious?

Should he also go pay his respects?

Jing Ke thought for a moment and said, "Let's go take a look too!"

Qin Wu Yang's expression grew flustered upon hearing this. He whispered, "Mister Jing, we're here to assassinate Qin. Why should we..."

"Precisely because of that, we can't show any abnormality! The calmer we are, the safer we'll be."

Jing Ke appeased Qin Wu Yang, and the group turned towards the Qing Xiao Jade Maiden Temple.

Many Common People from Xianyang City had already arrived at the temple. As autumn turned to winter, it was often the busiest time for the Jade Maiden Temple. After all, snow was about to fall, and everyone wanted to pay their respects to the Frost Snow Goddess who governed the wind and snow.

Jing Ke mingled with the crowd, bowing repeatedly.

Inside the Qin Palace, Qing Nü rolled over and suddenly sat up. (She) walked to the main hall of the Jade Maiden Shrine, looked at (her) statue, and then looked outside.

Fusu, who was studying nearby, saw this and asked, "Master, what are you looking at?"

Fusu had inherited the excellent genes of his Father King and Imperial Concubine. Although only fifteen years old, he was already eight feet tall with a majestic appearance!

Qing Nü took a fruit from the offering table and ate it, asking, "Are there any major events happening in the Qin Palace today?"

Fusu shook his head and said, "There are no major events."

Strange, then why am I having this peculiar feeling?

As Qing Nü pondered this doubt, Fusu added, "However, in a few days, it will be the day the Yan Envoy meets Father King! Someone sent a letter back from the border half a month ago, saying Yan wishes to present a map to Father King."

Qing Nü frowned upon hearing this and asked, "What is his name?"

Fusu thought for a moment and replied, "I think it's... Jing Ke! Yes, his name is Jing Ke."

"Jing Ke..."

After Fusu spoke the name, Qing Nü repeated it and sighed.

Seeing this, Fusu asked softly, "Master, is there a problem?"

Qing Nü shook her head and looked at Fusu, saying, "It's nothing. You focus on your studies. Don't worry about other matters for now!"

Fusu said earnestly, "But Father King said I should be thinking about these things!"

Qing Nü rolled her eyes upon hearing this and said, "He's still in his prime and can live for several decades. Why would he want you to think about so much?"

Fusu pursed his lips, looked at Qing Nü, and after a moment of silence, suddenly asked, "Master, do you know the rumors that there is an Art of Longevity in this world? If one cultivates properly or meets an Immortal, it's possible to achieve longevity! If it exists, I must find it for Father King!"

"Which storybook did you read that in?" Qing Nü glanced at Fusu.

She waved her hand and said, "It's all fake! If such a skill truly existed, why haven't we seen any long-lived people in the world?"

Fusu said, "Aren't you one?"