[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-great-qin-gathering-national-fortune-to-aid-the-":3,"chapter-great-qin-gathering-national-fortune-to-aid-the--great-qin-gathering-national-fortune-to-aid-the--chapter-3":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Great Qin: Gathering National Fortune to Aid the Ancestral Dragon's Immortality",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},2093261,3370,"Chapter 3","great-qin-gathering-national-fortune-to-aid-the--chapter-3",3,"\u003Cp>Imperceptibly, his gaze grew even more profound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The aura surrounding him underwent a qualitative transformation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lost some of his former frailty and gained a measure of resoluteness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though his appearance remained unchanged, still resembling a refined scholar incapable of tying up a chicken,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>astonishing changes had occurred within his body, changes imperceptible to outsiders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Ziye clenched his fists tightly and waved them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This feeling was excellent!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At least now I have the ability to protect myself within the Great Qin!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this the combat power of a Human King level?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Ziye clenched his fists and waved them again, silently sensing the surging power within his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether it was strength, speed, agility, or resilience, everything had improved tremendously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to his former self, he was like a completely different person!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He greatly enjoyed this sensation of being filled with power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this ancient era where human life was cheaper than livestock, self-preservation came first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, he received three rewards: the papermaking technique (100 sheets of Xuan paper samples), movable type printing, and 100 years of lifespan!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[100 sheets of Xuan paper samples have been placed in the System Space; they can be retrieved or stored at will.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Truly delightful...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the traveling palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The complexion of Ying Zheng, lying on the bed, began to turn ruddy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abruptly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Zheng snapped his eyes open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes were filled entirely with bewilderment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Zheng stared blankly at everything around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wasn't he dead?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How was he alive again now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be that an immortal had saved him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Zheng fell into deep thought...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Ziye did not know that Brother Zheng had already awakened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his head and looked toward Zhao Gao's position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He saw that Zhao Gao currently wore an expression of deep grief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, if one observed carefully, one could detect a trace of ecstatic joy hidden within his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, he had been utterly helpless against the treacherous schemes of Zhao Gao and Li Si.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, endowed with the manifestation of national fortune,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he feared not at all the plans of these two men.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Ziye walked forward with light steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He made no excessive movements,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>yet the crowd before him was forcibly pushed aside, clearing a path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, he reached the very front of the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Gao, standing on the high platform, noticed Ying Ziye's arrival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the youth who had suddenly appeared, Zhao Gao could not help but stare in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This youth was far too familiar to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the 'renowned' ninth son of Qin Shi Huang—Ying Ziye!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason for his immense fame was not due to any great prowess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rather, he was the most useless among all the imperial sons and daughters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without exception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In literary pursuits, he was incompetent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In martial arts, he was unskilled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rumor had it he could barely recognize a few characters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of the ten tutors who had once taught him, nine had been driven away in anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last remaining one, it was said, was already advanced in years and was literally angered to death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was the very definition of a dissolute noble!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A salted fish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlearned and idle!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This imperial son was the synonym for everything bad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Ziye's reputation in Xianyang City was 'huge'.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whenever he was mentioned, others would immediately associate him with the word 'good-for-nothing'.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That he was incompetent in literary matters was one thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once, Qin Shi Huang had ordered him to learn martial arts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet several years had passed, and his martial skills had made no progress whatsoever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Gao was puzzled; how had this Young Master come to be here?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was he not supposed to be indulging in food, drink, and pleasure within the temporary palace?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But very quickly, he could not be bothered to think further on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was merely a useless Young Master, nothing more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his impression, this Young Master knew how to do nothing at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let alone riding or calligraphy; he could not even write his own name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he wished, he could kill this Young Master at any moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All that was required was that no one discover it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Ying Ziye held the status of a Young Master, in reality, he was merely an insignificant figure with no actual power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, only he, Li Si, and Hu Hai knew of the secret edict; no one else was aware of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if Ying Ziye had come, there was nothing he could do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Gao and Li Si exchanged a glance, then smiled at each other, paying Ying Ziye no heed whatsoever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Hu Hai standing nearby, his heart filled with guilt, he cast only a single look at Ying Ziye before turning his gaze away, pretending not to have seen him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Gao glanced disdainfully at Ying Ziye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feigning ignorance, he said indifferently:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who comes here? Why do you appear in this place?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Ziye was stunned; good heavens, was he actually pretending not to know him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What immense audacity did one need to pull off such a thing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Gao's boldness was truly extraordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the past, without the manifestation of national fortune, he would have feared Zhao Gao employing underhanded tricks against him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, with the manifestation of national fortune protecting him, Zhao Gao amounted to nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The surrounding officials whispered among themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed, who is this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He looks quite dashing and distinguished.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could he be here to cause trouble?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who would dare cause trouble here? They must be tired of living!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Looking at this youth's handsome appearance, he doesn't seem like someone who would cause trouble.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone shut up; we cannot afford to provoke this master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the hundred officials accompanying the procession, many had seen Ying Ziye before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they all lowered their heads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They dared not oppose Zhao Gao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They dared not step forward to correct him that this was the Ninth Prince—Ying Ziye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If His Majesty had truly passed away, then this Prince Ye would be insignificant in Zhao Gao's eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had heard rumors about some of this Ninth Prince's deeds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Idle and good-for-nothing, loving ease and hating work, truly a prodigal son.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Ziye looked around; some recognized him, yet dared not speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Gao held power that shook the court and the countryside; now that Brother Zheng had died suddenly, few dared to oppose him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Ziye remained calm and composed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He cast a disdainful glance at Zhao Gao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What kind of thing are you? Merely a minor Director of the Palace Carriage Office.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Seeing this young master today, you pretend not to recognize me; who gave you such audacity?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At these words, the hundred officials were utterly astonished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had also heard of this Ninth Prince.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since when did he have such backbone to speak like this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, wasn't he being far too calm?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the Ninth Prince; how could Zhao Gao not know him? He must be saying this intentionally.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That must be it; this Prince Ye is so incompetent, who would fear him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Keep your voice down, do you want to die? If Zhao Gao hears you, he will surely retaliate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Better not speak; when gods fight, mortals suffer!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every word of the officials' whispers fell clearly into Ying Ziye's ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even those officials could see through these issues; did they really think he was a fool?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Gao's move was truly played to perfection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had he not bound himself to the manifestation of the nation's fortune, he would certainly be no match for Zhao Gao's games.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But today was different from the past.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Gao's expression darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This brat actually talked back to him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who gave him such audacity?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wasn't this simply seeking death?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This only gave Zhao Gao a firmer resolve to kill Ying Ziye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was just about to speak out to rebuke him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Ziye retracted his smile, looking at Zhao Gao with extreme coldness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhao Gao, you have immense audacity!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you know that tampering with the last edict is a capital crime?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At these words, the scene immediately fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So quiet one could hear a pin drop!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hundred officials looked at Zhao Gao in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If these words were true, then ten lives would not be enough for Zhao Gao to die.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But could they believe the words of the Ninth Prince?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the Ninth Prince of Great Qin, Ying Ziye...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...should not be telling lies, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But recalling the Ninth Prince's past reputation, some dared not agree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To claim Zhao Gao fabricated the last edict, one must have evidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this news was false, it would be slander.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How did Prince Ye know the edict had been tampered with?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hundred officials could not figure it out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing these words, Zhao Gao's expression sank slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How did Ying Ziye know?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Impossible!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only the three of them knew about this matter; no outsiders were present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be that he was guessing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It must be so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Gao's face became extremely gloomy as he inadvertently glanced at Li Si beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Li Si's expression had also turned gloomy; he too guessed that Ying Ziye was merely speculating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two exchanged a glance and nodded slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Very soon—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Gao displayed a smile brimming with confidence,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Master Nine has not appeared in public for too long; this humble official has somewhat forgotten the young master's appearance. Please forgive this humble official.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Gao bowed slightly and continued, \"Young Master Nine has wrongly accused this humble official.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This posthumous edict was personally written by His Majesty; who would dare to alter it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is a capital crime; the young master must not wrongly accuse this humble official.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This humble official knows that because of His Majesty's passing, the young master is filled with grief, but one still cannot wrongly accuse a good person!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This humble official merely proclaimed His Majesty's posthumous edict and has not the slightest connection to any alteration.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Gao feigned an expression of sheer terror, yet his mind was already made up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once Hu Hai ascended the throne, the first person to be eradicated would be Ying Ziye!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To dare claim before everyone's eyes that he had altered the posthumous edict.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although this was true, who could prove it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hundred officials present began to harbor doubts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Gao certainly would not dare to speak falsely about His Majesty's passing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To dare fabricate such a rumor would result in the extermination of three generations!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet regarding the alteration of the posthumous edict, they dared not say much either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, this was a matter of losing one's head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They did not believe Zhao Gao possessed the audacity to alter the posthumous edict.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Ziye looked around and saw expressions of disbelief on everyone's faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was no wonder; in this era, any single act Zhao Gao committed would cost one their head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They did not believe Zhao Gao had the audacity to do such a thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the crowd seemed to have forgotten one thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason Zhao Gao did not dare was because Brother Zheng was still alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Brother Zheng were dead, what would there be that he would not dare to do?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It could be said that Zhao Gao was loyal to Brother Zheng, though he also harbored some selfish motives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as long as Brother Zheng did not die, Zhao Gao would not dare harbor the slightest thought of rebellion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet once Brother Zheng died,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Gao would no longer be the Zhao Gao of before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, how can humans be without selfish desires?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Gao took in the expressions of the crowd with a single glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The corner of his mouth inadvertently revealed a hint of cunning.\u003C\u002Fp>",1968,"2026-06-16T05:51:12.423Z","2026-06-16T05:56:18.114Z",1,"Qwen3.5 397B","f159698dc7f8511ec43d7c1d8ccff0314e51ba66ac64d2f3c107160a72ef3e02","great-qin-gathering-national-fortune-to-aid-the--chapter-4","great-qin-gathering-national-fortune-to-aid-the--chapter-2",4,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgreat-qin-gathering-national-fortune-to-aid-the--cover.jpg"]