Although Hu Hai was a life of pleasure, he was always in good health. How could he suddenly die? Zhao Gao was filled with doubts and uneasiness. He immediately sent people to investigate the cause of Hu Hai's death. However, the results of the investigation shocked him even more.

Hu Hai did not die of illness, but... was poisoned!
And the source of the poison actually pointed to... Zhao Gao himself!
Zhao Gao was shocked. He couldn't understand why he poisoned Hu Hai. What good would this do for him?
Just when Zhao Gao was puzzled, a piece of news spread throughout the Xianyang Palace: The Qin Emperor Ying Yuan did not die!

Immediately afterwards, Ying Yuan led Meng Tian's golden fire cavalry and surrounded the Xianyang Palace.

Zhao Gao then realized that all this was Ying Yuan's plan! He was fooled by Ying Yuan!

Zhao Gao was tied up by Ying Yuan's soldiers and brought before Ying Yuan.

"Zhao Gao, do you have anything else to say?" Ying Yuan looked down at Zhao Gao, his eyes full of sarcasm.

Zhao Gao looked at Ying Yuan with a heart full of regret and resentment. He never thought that after all his efforts, he would eventually be defeated by Ying Yuan.

"Ying Yuan, you...you are so cruel!" Zhao Gao said gritting his teeth.

Ying Yuan sneered: "I will never be merciful to my enemies."

After saying that, Ying Yuan drew out the Emperor's Sword and pointed it at Zhao Gao...

At this critical moment, a charming voice suddenly sounded: "Your Majesty, spare his life!"

A woman in gorgeous clothes walked over with a slender waist. It was Zhao Gao's daughter, Zhao Ji.

Zhao Ji walked up to Ying Yuan and bowed: "Your Majesty, I am willing to dedicate myself to you, and I only ask that you spare my father's life!"

Ying Yuan looked at Zhao Ji, with a hint of amusement in his eyes...

Ying Yuan looked at Zhao Ji with interest. This woman was quite courageous. However, was he, Ying Yuan, someone who would be seduced by beauty? What he wanted was the whole world!
Seeing Ying Yuan didn't say anything, Zhao Ji thought he was moved, so she tried even harder to show her charm. She gently unbuttoned her clothes, revealing her snow-white skin, her eyes were blurred, and her voice was charming: "Your Majesty, as long as you forgive my father, I am willing to serve your Majesty and enjoy your pleasure day and night..."

The soldiers around were stunned, and even Meng Tian couldn't help but look a few more times.

Ying Yuan sneered, "Do you think that offering this broken body of yours can save your father's life?"

Zhao Ji's face changed, and a trace of panic flashed in her eyes. She didn't expect Ying Yuan to be so ruthless.

"Your Majesty, I...I..." Zhao Ji wanted to say something else but was interrupted by Ying Yuan.

"Come here, take Zhao Gao and Zhao Ji to the jail together!" Ying Yuan gave an order, and the soldiers immediately dragged Zhao Gao and Zhao Ji away.

As Zhao Gao was dragged away, he stared at Ying Yuan with resentment and cursed him viciously: "Ying Yuan, you will not die well! You will definitely be punished!"

Ying Yuan turned a deaf ear to Zhao Gao's curse. He turned to Meng Tian and said, "General Meng, I order you to immediately rectify the government and eliminate the remaining evildoers!"

"I obey your order!" Meng Tian clasped his fists and accepted the order.

Ying Yuan sat back on the throne and looked down at the ministers below. His eyes were as sharp as an eagle, as if he could see through people's hearts.

"From today on, I am the new emperor of Daqin! I want to make Daqin great again!" Ying Yuan's voice was sonorous and powerful, echoing throughout the hall.

All the ministers knelt on the ground and shouted long live the emperor.

After Ying Yuan ascended the throne, he worked hard to govern the country and carried out drastic reforms. He abolished many harsh taxes and reduced the burden on the people; he vigorously developed agriculture and commerce, which led to the rapid development of the economy of Daqin; he also strengthened the construction of the army, making Daqin's military strength even stronger.

Under Ying Yuan's rule, the people of Qin lived and worked in peace and contentment, and the country became increasingly powerful. Ying Yuan also became one of the greatest emperors in history.

However, deep in Ying Yuan's heart, there is always a sense of emptiness. He has supreme power and the whole world, but he has lost the most precious thing - love.

He thought of the woman he once loved deeply, the woman who sacrificed everything for him. His heart was filled with regret and guilt.

"If...if time could go back, I would rather give up everything to be with you..." Ying Yuan murmured to himself, his eyes full of sadness.

Just then, a eunuch ran in hurriedly.

"Your Majesty, outside the palace... outside the palace..." The eunuch panted and couldn't say a complete sentence for a long time. "What happened outside the palace? Tell me!" Ying Yuan was a little impatient.

“Outside the palace… there is a woman outside the palace asking to see you, saying… saying…” The eunuch hesitated and didn’t dare to continue.

"Said...what?" Ying Yuan felt an ominous premonition in his heart.

"It is said...it is said that he is an old acquaintance of Your Majesty!" the eunuch finally said it.

Ying Yuan was shocked. Could it be... could it be her?
He immediately stood up and walked out of the palace.

When he arrived at the palace gate, Ying Yuan saw the familiar figure at a glance.

She is still as beautiful and gentle as ever, but... her face looks a little more weathered.

"You...why are you here?" Ying Yuan's voice trembled a little.

The woman looked at Ying Yuan, her eyes filled with complicated emotions.

"Ying Yuan, I... I'm back..."

Ying Yuan looked at her with mixed feelings. He didn't know what to say or what to do.

"Are you...are you okay?" Ying Yuan finally asked.

The woman smiled bitterly: "Do you really care whether I am okay or not?"

Ying Yuan was silent. He knew that he owed her too much.

"Ying Yuan, do you know? Over the years, I have been thinking about you all the time..." The woman's eyes were filled with tears.

Ying Yuan's heart ached suddenly. He stretched out his hand, wanting to touch her cheek, but stopped in mid-air.

"I...I..." Ying Yuan didn't know what to say.

"Ying Yuan, I... I love you..." The woman finally said the words that had been buried in her heart for many years.

Ying Yuan looked at her, his heart filled with emotion and guilt.

"I...I love you too..." Ying Yuan finally said it.

When the woman heard this, she couldn't hold back her tears any longer. She threw herself into Ying Yuan's arms and hugged him tightly.

Ying Yuan also hugged her tightly, feeling her warmth and softness.

At this moment, he forgot about power, forgot about the world, forgot about everything.

He just wanted to be with her, forever...

At this moment, a cold voice suddenly sounded: "Your Majesty, you are really sentimental!"

Ying Yuan and the woman turned around at the same time, and saw a man in black clothes and a bamboo hat standing not far away.

Ying Yuan was shocked. Who is this person? Why is he here?
The man in black slowly took off his hat, revealing a familiar face.

"Zhao Gao?!" Ying Yuan looked at the man in front of him in disbelief. Wasn't he already in prison? How could he be here?

Zhao Gao sneered, "Your Majesty, do you think that a mere prison can hold me captive?"

Ying Yuan then realized that he had been deceived by Zhao Gao! He was not imprisoned at all! (End of this chapter)