Destined by Heaven, Eternal Longevity and Prosperity

##DONE## Changing history has a price.

Verdant Green Maiden realized this after she awakened. She just didn't know if the price would cost her life. If it was just like this time, killing Zhao Gao in exchange for half a year of slumber, Verdant Green Maiden could accept it.

But no matter what, this half year of slumber truly frightened Ying Zheng. He absolutely forbade Verdant Green Maiden from managing anything else.

"If you want to kill someone, or see someone, tell me, and I'll handle it."

Verdant Green Maiden was happy to be idle.

"Ah, so this is what it feels like to raise a son for old age support!"

In the Imperial Garden, Verdant Green Maiden lay on her self-made lounge chair, swaying her body as she basked in the sun. She spoke, "If only this era had more variety of fruit. Otherwise, I could eat some grapes. What a beautiful thing that would be!"

"Hmph, still enjoying yourself?"

Hong Luan snorted, looking at Verdant Green Maiden with disdain.

(She) landed on Verdant Green Maiden's lap, looked up at (her), and said, "Do you know that there are many Daoists in the palace recently?"

"Daoists?"

Verdant Green Maiden frowned.

"Stinky Kid" didn't seem like the type to Seek Immortality or delusionally pursue Longevity! Why was he keeping so many Daoists?

Verdant Green Maiden voiced her confusion.

Hong Luan looked at Verdant Green Maiden as if she were an idiot and said, "What else could it be for? Of course, it's for you..."

Halfway through, Hong Luan suddenly paused, covering (her) beak with (her) wing.

Verdant Green Maiden narrowed her eyes, grabbed Hong Luan, and asked, "For me? Hurry up and tell me! If you don't, I'll pluck all your feathers! You won't even get to eat fruit anymore!"

This scared Hong Luan quite a bit. Snake Girl might actually do it!

"He... he prepared it for you! To refine medicine to heal you."

"Refine medicine for me..."

Verdant Green Maiden was stunned. (She) quickly got up and ran out of the Imperial Garden.

Hong Luan was startled and flapped (her) wings to chase after (her), shouting as (she) pursued, "Wait for me! Ying Zheng didn't want me to tell you about this. Don't go..."

"If he didn't want you to say it, why did you say it, you clumsy bird!" Verdant Green Maiden cursed without looking back.

(She) trotted all the way to Ying Zheng.

Ying Zheng was talking to a Daoist. Seeing Verdant Green Maiden arrive, (he) frowned slightly and immediately waved the Daoist away, telling (him) to leave quickly.

But Verdant Green Maiden stopped the Daoist at this moment and asked, "What's your name?"

The Daoist froze, instinctively looking at Ying Zheng.

"Don't look at him, look at me!"

Verdant Green Maiden frowned, her voice deepening slightly. Ying Zheng saw this and sighed, saying, "Since Master is asking you, answer Master!"

The Daoist then hurriedly nodded and cupped his hands towards Verdant Green Maiden, saying, "Your humble servant Xu Fu, greets Master!"

It was Xu Fu!

Verdant Green Maiden watched Xu Fu's retreating figure and asked, "Where did he come from?"

Ying Zheng was silent. After being glared at by Verdant Green Maiden, he replied, "Legend has it that Qi State has many Daoists, so after I destroyed Qi State, I sent people to look for them. A few days ago, I found him in Langya. He said he had seen an Immortal Mountain and could refine Immortal Medicine!"

"Fake."

Verdant Green Maiden said without hesitation.

Ying Zheng looked at Verdant Green Maiden and said, "But aren't you an Immortal?"

An Immortal could naturally only be cured by Immortal Medicine.

Verdant Green Maiden waved her hand at him helplessly and said, "Send the Daoist away. Having so many Daoists seeking Immortality in the Qin Palace will lead to people pointing fingers! I don't want anyone to secretly curse me."

"Don't worry, Master! Under Heaven, people will only know that I am seeking Immortality and yearning for Longevity. No one will know about you."

Ying Zheng looked at Verdant Green Maiden, his gaze burning. He said, "I will bear all the infamy."

"Stinky Kid, you want me to bear it?"

Verdant Green Maiden cursed. Ying Zheng stood up and walked towards her, saying as he walked, "Master, let's not talk about this! I have something more important to tell you."

Verdant Green Maiden looked at Ying Zheng suspiciously, took a slight step back, and asked, "What is it?"

"Master once said that you would wait for my Coronation Ceremony."

Ying Zheng gazed at Verdant Green Maiden. He still remembered this promise made twenty-six years ago.

Emotions surged in his eyes. He said, "I have now unified Under Heaven, my merits surpassing the Three Sovereigns and my virtue covering the Five Emperors! This is Master's expectation. Taking the titles of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors and merging them into one is Emperor! Master, what do you think of this title?"

Verdant Green Maiden seemed to come to a realization. She looked at Ying Zheng before her, feeling somewhat gratified.

She had finally waited for the birth of an Emperor!

Verdant Green Maiden took a deep breath and nodded, saying, "It suits you very well."

Ying Zheng smiled and said, "I have already ordered Li Si to prepare. Master will soon see my Coronation Ceremony!"

"Mm, I'll be waiting."

Ying Zheng used the Coronation Ceremony to brush off the matter of the Daoists.

When Qing Nü returned to the Jade Maiden Shrine, she was still somewhat excited. She grabbed Hong Luan and said excitedly, "Hong Luan! The Emperor! Destined by Heaven, Eternal Longevity and Prosperity! I'm going to witness the birth of the world's first Emperor!"

Hong Luan looked at her excited state, rolled his eyes, and grumbled, "You're really easy to fool."

Qing Nü ignored him. The Emperor was real, and the Imperial Dynasty's Auspicious Fortune was also real!

The Auspicious Fortune over Xianyang was surging, making it almost blinding even when Qing Nü looked up. This was something the three dynasties of Xia, Shang, and Zhou had never experienced!

As the ceremony approached, Ying Zheng had Afang send over another set of clothes.

"...Again?"

Qing Nü shivered, her eyelids twitching uncontrollably. Some unpleasant memories surfaced in her mind.

At this time, Afang had already become the foremost Female Official in the Qin Palace.

She wore a Female Official's attire, exuding grace and nobility. In the current Qin Palace, besides Qing Nü, Afang was arguably the woman with the highest status.

Seeing Qing Nü frown, she hurriedly explained, "Master, please rest assured, the Great King will not do that again!"

"Really?"

Qing Nü stared at Afang.

Afang nodded, giving a wry smile, and said, "Of course, it's true. We wouldn't dare deceive you again, Master."

Qing Nü decided to trust them one more time.

A Good Snake shouldn't be fooled twice, right?

Within the Xianyang Palace city, the Black Armored Qin Army stood in strict formation, banners fluttering.

The Six Nations Surrendered Officials and the Royal Family, escorted by the Qin Army, entered in an orderly fashion. The majestic and grand Qin Palace weighed heavily on their hearts, and sorrow was etched on everyone's faces.

Once upon a time, they too were nobles of their own nations, traveling in carts and horses, feasting on delicacies.

"Dong--!!"

"Dong--!!"

Inside the Qin Palace, upon the high platform, the Music Bureau began to play the Yellow Bell and Great Bell. The sound was vast and mighty, stirring the hearts of the Six Nations' officials, making their faces turn pale.

The officials of Great Qin surged in from both sides. The Civil Officials were led by Li Si, while the Military Generals included Wang Jian and Meng Tian.

The ceremony, established by Li Si, was filled with the solemnity and gravity of the Legalist School.

Ying Zheng, clad in black robes embroidered with gold thread in a Dragon Pattern, wore the Emperor's Twelve-Beaded Curtain. It swayed gently with his movements. He slowly ascended the steps to the rhythm of the bells and drums.

Qin Army horns sounded on both sides, their calls reaching Heaven and Earth!

Qing Nü, as the Master, led Fusu to stand just below the highest tier of steps, watching Ying Zheng approach.