[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-wuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start":3,"chapter-wuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start-wuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start-chapter-19":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Wuxia: Shocking the Empress at the Start",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1937483,2671,"Chapter 19","wuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start-chapter-19",19,"\u003Cp>A sense of curiosity and astonishment toward Qin Huang Ying Zheng could not help but arise in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, he began to look forward to how things would develop next.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Great Ming, Forbidden City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Withdrawing his gaze from the Heavenly Dao Gold List.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Houzhao sighed with a look of regret on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He and Wu Zetian had chosen the same approach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To stand by and watch, to be a mere bystander!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deep down, he actually wanted to get involved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his remaining reason told him otherwise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once he got involved, it was very likely that he would attract the attention of Great Qin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if Great Qin did not make a move itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just by supporting Zhu Wushi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would cause no small impact on Great Ming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, he did not wish to see such a scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how unwilling he felt inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, he could only helplessly accept reality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Jinzhong, who knew his thoughts well, could not help but speak words of comfort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why doesn't Your Majesty take a longer view?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The most important thing right now is to keep Great Ming firmly in your hands!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As for the five thousand words of Laozi's Dao De Jing, even if it is just a trace of Dao rhyme, does Your Majesty think that Bei Mingzi can comprehend it so easily?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With just these three sentences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Houzhao was suddenly enlightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mood improved significantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There is reason in your words; it was I who was being narrow-minded this time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Wei, oh Old Wei, you truly are my pillar of support!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Wei Jinzhong bowed repeatedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty is too kind. With Your Majesty's wisdom, if not for being blinded by concern, how would there be any need for this old servant to show off?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You, you.\" Zhu Houzhao shook his head with a wry smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Great Song, Imperial Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the National Teacher Huang Shang who had arrived in a hurry, and the Sunflower Ancestor waiting to the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Ji went straight to the point and stated his intentions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I intend to send men to Great Qin to seize the five thousand words of Laozi's Dao De Jing; what do you two think?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty, absolutely not!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the words had even finished falling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Shang and the Sunflower Ancestor both spoke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh? Why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that the two had voiced their opposition without even a moment's thought, Zhao Ji's tone could not help but turn displeased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From the content of the Heavenly Dao Gold List, Your Majesty should also be aware.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That Daoist Heavenly Sect's Bei Mingzi is a master of the Heaven-Human Realm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if this old servant and the National Teacher were to join forces, we would only be suppressed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Does Your Majesty think that sending others would make any difference?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Furthermore, what if Bei Mingzi has already presented it to the Qin Emperor?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With Great Qin's strength, wanting to obtain this item from the hands of the Qin Emperor is no different from ascending to heaven.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Unless all the great dynasties exhaust their foundations, it is completely a pipe dream!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sunflower Ancestor gave a bitter laugh and analyzed in a shrill voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Shang, standing to the side, nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>026-The Magnanimity of the Emperor Through the Ages, and the Restless Zhang Sanfeng! (Seeking flowers, seeking tips)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, does that mean there is no other way?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For example, cooperation between the seven great dynasties?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the analysis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Ji asked with a look of lingering unwillingness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I still advise Your Majesty to abandon this thought.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is estimated that few other dynasties would dare to make a move.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rather than failing to eat the fox meat and ending up with a foul stench on oneself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is better to simply choose to give up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, Your Majesty need not be too impatient.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Laozi the Dao Ancestor is what kind of figure; his Dao rhyme is not so easily comprehended!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In my opinion, the only one in the current Nine Provinces continent who might be able to comprehend it is that taboo existence!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that Zhao Ji still would not give up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Shang could only earnestly persuade him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his insight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could naturally see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether it be the Qin Emperor Ying Zheng or the Daoist Heavenly Sect's Bei Mingzi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was impossible for them to comprehend the Dao rhyme left by Laozi the Dao Ancestor so easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To use an inappropriate analogy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is equivalent to letting an Innate martial artist try to comprehend the mysteries of the Land Deity Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without reaching that step, how can one comprehend it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the same token.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how high Bei Mingzi's talent is, it is impossible for him to comprehend it so quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only the Green Dragon Society's Great Dragon Head, Ximen Wudi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That currently strongest and most mysterious taboo existence in the Nine Provinces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps has the possibility of comprehending it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand, you may all withdraw.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Ji nodded with a face full of helplessness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The whole person seemed lacking in interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he had also thought it through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if he obtained it, what then?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be that with his strength, which hadn't even reached the Grandmaster level, he could comprehend it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most importantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would also pointlessly offend a behemoth like Great Qin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how he thought about it, it was not worth the loss!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless he was certain he could comprehend it.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Then, it would be understandable to risk offending Great Qin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would be idiotic behavior no matter how you look at it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If word got out, it would probably make others laugh their heads off!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The same scene was also playing out in Great Yuan and Great Qing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As emperors who could stand on par with the Qin Emperor Ying Zheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Temujin did not need anyone to remind him; he saw through the essence of the matter at a glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Kangxi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rather than saying he was wise and martial, it would be better to say he knew his own limitations!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As one of the dynasties with the lowest national strength among the eight great dynasties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless his brain was broken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, how could he dare to stir up trouble in Great Qin, which had the number one national strength!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, the six words \"the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak\" were the most accurate description of his awkward situation!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Great Qin, Xianyang Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although confident that other dynasties would not dare to make a move against Bei Mingzi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Zheng still waved his hand and issued a deep-voiced order.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pass on my decree, announce it to the Nine Provinces continent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Daoist Heavenly Sect is a force under Great Qin, protected by Great Qin!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If anyone dares to harbor evil intentions, no matter the ends of the earth, I will surely use the full strength of Great Qin to execute them!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Accompanied by the majestic voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An awe-inspiring aura of a hegemon rushed toward them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It made the ministers below feel their blood boiling!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We respectfully obey Your Majesty's order!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Han replied loudly with a solemn face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately turned and retreated to begin arranging the matters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Gao, who was waiting by Ying Zheng's side, suddenly spoke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty, does the servant need to go to the Daoist Heavenly Sect to retrieve the five thousand words of Laozi's Dao De Jing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you teaching me how to do things?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Zheng swept a sidelong glance at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone betrayed neither joy nor sorrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was just such an ordinary sentence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Zhao Gao was immediately frightened into a tremble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without even thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knelt on the ground with a thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cold sweat seeped from his forehead, and his face turned pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This servant deserves death! Please, Your Majesty, punish me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph! Go and receive thirty lashes yourself!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Zheng snorted coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, without even looking at him, he turned his gaze toward Li Si.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li Si, you are to send someone to tell Bei Mingzi.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tell him to set his heart at ease; there is no need to worry that I will demand the five thousand words of Laozi's Dao De Jing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He only needs to serve me well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Si, standing in the front row, was slightly stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he bowed and accepted the order.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His heart was filled with admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only the Qin Emperor possessed such broad-mindedness as a king.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And only the Qin Emperor dared to trust others so unconditionally, without the slightest worry that the other party would rebel!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Great Qin, Daoist Heavenly Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the rubbings of the five thousand words of Laozi's Dao De Jing that had appeared out of thin air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A strange look flashed in Bei Mingzi's eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then flipped his right hand and put it away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Meng, standing to the side, saw this, and a trace of doubt flashed in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This item should be presented to the Qin Emperor; how can people like us covet it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bei Mingzi smiled calmly and shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Between the lines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not care about this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a divine object is good, but a man is innocent, yet he treasures the jade, which leads to his crime.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only by presenting it to the Qin Emperor can the Daoist Heavenly Sect lineage be preserved!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Meng nodded as if she understood, and did not ask further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Green Dragon Peak, Green Dragon Villa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Five thousand words of Laozi's Dao De Jing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems that this Heavenly Dao Gold List is finally willing to be generous for once.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ximen Wudi slowly lifted his teacup and took a light sip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze toward the Heavenly Dao Gold List carried a faint smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the Heavenly Dao rewards obtained by other people on the list would definitely set off a bloody storm in the Nine Provinces martial arts world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for him, who had been checking in for many years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He really was not very interested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the Life-Extending Pill that made countless people go crazy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had quite a few in his possession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Heavenly Dao Gold List had actually rewarded a copy of the Dao De Jing containing a trace of Laozi's Dao rhyme.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This could not help but pique his interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked forward to what kind of Heavenly Dao rewards the people on the list would receive later!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Great Ming, Wudang Mountain back cliff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though tomorrow was his hundredth birthday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet at this moment, Zhang Sanfeng did not have the slightest bit of happiness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, he always had a feeling of restlessness in his heart!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a peak Land Deity, a martial arts Grandmaster about to step into the Heaven-Human Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clearly understood.\u003C\u002Fp>",1834,"2026-06-15T03:02:14.660Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","d847bbfdcbfecc71ed2bad143f90b8394380434897107db875c093261c938c7a","wuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start-chapter-20","wuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start-chapter-18",1409,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start-cover.jpg"]