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At sunset, the sky was changing from light to dark, and the whole world was shrouded in a thin layer of red light, making Zhangtai Palace look more solemn and mysterious.

On the left side of the palace is a slope where Ying Zheng could ride up in a sedan chair, and on the right side are 360 ​​steps for officials to climb up, symbolizing the hierarchy of the hierarchy. Going up the steps, the tall wooden pillars on the foundation stone are upright and solid.

The floor of the palace is made of stone slabs, flat and smooth. When the sun shines, the glittering golden wall strips and precious jades complement each other, making people dazzled. The luxury of Zhangtai Palace is unmatched by other palaces.

As the lights came on, the entire palace instantly became as bright as day. The ceramic dragons coiled on the eaves several feet above the ground, and the black bird sculptures with their wings spread out added a touch of spirit to the palace.

Tonight is the birthday of Qin Shi Huang, and the whole city of Xianyang is filled with a festive atmosphere. The three dukes and nine ministers of the court have come to celebrate his birthday, and rows of servants holding torches are like flowing stars, lighting up the night sky. A convoy of cars drove out from every corner of Xianyang, like giant dragons, and gathered at Zhangtai Street.

In this huge convoy, the road in front of the Dragon Head Gate had been cleared, and the ministers' carriages and horses slowly stopped. After getting off the carriages, the ministers walked inside, holding the jade sceptres in their hands.

Among the numerous motorcades, four special vehicles were granted permission to drive directly into the palace. These four vehicles were the vehicles of Right Prime Minister Li Si, Left Prime Minister Wang Wan, Imperial Censor Feng Quji, and Court Justice Meng Tian.

After the four ministers got off the car, they showed courtesy to each other, but they knew in their hearts that the level of official positions was determined, so they automatically arranged themselves according to their official positions and determined the order of ascending the stairs.

The military officers were arranged in order of rank and position on the west side, facing east. The civil officials, headed by Li Si, were also arranged in order on the east side, facing west.

The main hall of Zhangtai Palace is called "Four Seas Return to One Hall". It is majestic and magnificent, located on the top of Longshouyuan, overlooking the world, with extraordinary momentum. There are 120 huge pillars supporting the dome, which are so thick that two people can hug them together.

Stepping into the hall, you will see a magnificent scene. The precious magnolia beams are used as beams between the pillars, which are full of fragrance. The gilded copper door knockers are shining and inlaid on the door. Every detail is luxurious. The apricot wood floor is as smooth as a mirror and spotless...

Three hundred musicians in crimson robes have taken their positions. The chimes are the first to sound, and the clear and melodious notes echo in the hall, like pearls falling on a jade plate. Then, drums, zithers, harps, and shengs are played one after another, and the notes of each are intertwined to form a magnificent ensemble that shakes people's hearts.

The name of the music is "Daya", which is specially used in court meetings and temples. As the solemn and grand melody sounded, the whole hall was filled with a festive atmosphere.

Before Ying Zheng arrived, the five prime ministers of the Shaofu gathered together and whispered to each other, talking about the strange things that had happened recently.

"Zhao Gao, the Minister of the Imperial Chariots..."

The Minister of Works deliberately dragged out his words, and waited for several colleagues to come over before continuing, "He sent people to take away all the hemp heads, rags, and scraps from the East and West Weaving Rooms..."

Everyone was somewhat repulsive to Zhao Gao, who was temporarily appointed to the Shaofu to take charge of papermaking, especially the Chief of Works. The bamboo slips and silk used in the palace were all made under his supervision. Even if Your Majesty wanted to make new things, he should be the one to take the lead. But Your Majesty asked Zhao Gao to start from scratch. What kind of thing was that?

The Chief Minister did not dare to question the Emperor's decision, so he took his anger out on Zhao Gao. However, Zhao Gao was in the Emperor's favor, so he had to grant his requests. But in his heart, he secretly wanted to make fun of Zhao Gao... What kind of 'paper' would a lucky eunuch make?
There were many officials who had the same idea as the Chief Minister, and they were all waiting to see Zhao Gao make a fool of himself.

Everyone looked at each other in bewilderment, and the Minister of the Imperial Household was the first to burst out laughing: "Why does he want these?"

The Shaofu Neicheng was in charge of the palace's clothing, treasures and delicacies. He did not care about ordinary silk and linen, let alone hemp scraps, rags and scraps, which he considered to be useless.

"Is it to be used to make patchwork clothes?"

The so-called patchwork clothes are made by sewing together the rags that poor families have collected when they have no money to buy linen. There is even a custom in Yongdi: children who are often sick and have disasters must eat food from thousands of families and wear patchwork clothes, so that they can get rid of diseases and disasters and successfully grow up.

"Your Majesty has arrived!!"

Just as several chancellors were gossiping about Yi Huawei, nine protocol officers stepped in unison and relayed the message in the "Luchuan" manner, announcing the emperor's arrival.

Ying Zheng, dressed in black and wearing a Tongtian crown, sat upright on a sedan chair and was carried into the palace by eight strong eunuchs.

As Ying Zheng appeared, the palace guards raised their flags, shouted "alert", and led the ministers to come to congratulate him in shifts according to their ranks.

"I wish your majesty a long life of ten thousand years! May you live as long as the heavens!"

"I wish your majesty a long life of ten thousand years! May you live as long as the heavens!"

"Hahahaha~~"

When a happy event comes, one is in high spirits. Ying Zheng looked at the officials in the palace kneeling on the ground and couldn't help but burst into laughter:
"What a great ten thousand years! Then I will obey you, my dear ministers, and live for ten thousand years... My dear ministers, please take your seats!"

“Take your seats!”

Although the first sentence that came to his mind was "a thousand-year-old turtle is worth ten thousand years old", it did not stop Yi Huawei from shouting along with a smile on his face.

Seeing a layer of gray-brown on Ying Zheng's face, Yi Huawei sighed. He did have an elixir of immortality in his hand, but an immortal emperor might not be a good thing for the world. It would be better to let Ying Zheng die of old age, but in this life, he would sleep well in the Mausoleum of Mount Li for future generations to pay tribute to him.

After all the officials were seated, Ying Zheng raised his wine glass, gestured, took a sip, and then said, "It's just wine and meat without music, isn't it too boring?!"

Yi Huawei bowed and said, "Your Majesty... I have already prepared the dance and music. Can you call them up now?"

"Eh~"

Ying Zheng shook his head gently, stroked his beard, and had a smug smile on his face: "I'm tired of hearing those vulgar women. If I want to listen, I'd rather listen to the sounds of nature. My dear ministers, today I have a treasure that I want you to see! ... Call him up!"

As Ying Zheng finished speaking, a man in a white robe, with silver hair and a long beard but unable to see, slowly walked in, supported by a young eunuch.

Although the man could not see, he walked steadily, with a detached temperament. One hand was lightly placed on the arm of a young eunuch, while the other hand was gently waving, as if feeling the breeze flowing in the air around him.

Behind him, another young eunuch carefully held an ancient guqin with a simple shape and placed it on the middle bench.

(Gao Jianli plays the zhu. The so-called zhu is an ancient Chinese stringed instrument. It is called zhu because it is struck with bamboo. It is a striking instrument held on the shoulder, not a qin. Here it becomes a qin...)
"Gao Jianli pays respect to His Majesty!"

Gao Jianli knelt behind the stool under the guidance of the eunuch and bowed deeply.

Ying Zheng said calmly: "Stand up!"

"Gao Jianli is famous for his zither playing."

"Didn't they disappear after the fall of the Yan Kingdom?"

Listening to the discussions in the hall, Ying Zheng sat on the dragon throne, his eyes were like torches, and he laughed loudly. His laughter was like thunder, instantly overwhelming all the discussions: "My dear ministers, please stop discussing and doubting."

Ying Zheng's voice was loud and powerful, and it was clearly heard throughout the hall:

"He is the unrivaled Gao Jianli who plays the zither to compose music! I finally found him with great difficulty and have kept him hidden in the palace for my own enjoyment. Today, I am so happy that I would like to invite you, my dear ministers, to come and enjoy this heavenly music. Mr. Gao, please come in!"

"According to the order!"

As soon as Ying Zheng finished speaking, Gao Jianli bowed his head and accepted his orders. His movements were graceful and calm, like a withered plant that suddenly came to life. He raised his hands, placed them on the zither, and gently plucked it.

"Ding~Ding~Ding~"

As Gao Jianli moved, a melodious sound of strings floated in the hall, like a spring breeze blowing over the lake, or like drizzle hitting the window. The sound of the piano was clear and bright, as if it could penetrate one's soul. His fingertips gently plucked the strings, and every movement was so light and natural, as if he had merged with the piano.

His eyes narrowed slightly, and as he looked at Gao Jianli playing the piano, Yi Huawei sighed slightly in his heart.

Gao Jianli's record in the official history appears in the article about Jing Ke in "Records of the Grand Historian: Biographies of Assassins", where he appears together with Jing Ke.

Jing Ke wandered to the State of Yan and became close friends with Gao Jianli, who was good at playing the zither. Gao Jianli drank and had fun with Jing Ke all day, and only went home when they were full of fun. During the drinking process, Gao Jianli played the zither and Jing Ke sang songs beside him. Later, Jing Ke accepted the invitation of Prince Dan of Yan to go to the State of Qin to assassinate the King of Qin. Gao Jianli went to Yishui (now western Hebei Province) to see him off. The music was tragic and majestic. Jing Ke left behind a quatrain in Gao Jianli's music: "The wind is whistling and the Yishui is cold. The warrior will never come back once he leaves." Then he embarked on the road to assassinate Qin.

Yi Huawei watched Gao Jianli playing the piano, which was the soundtrack of "The Myth", and he always felt a little out of place.

The music in the hall gradually became more and more passionate, like a volcanic eruption, shocking people's hearts, and like the sound of waves hitting the coast, awakening people's passion deep in their hearts. The music was full of power, like a burning torch, illuminating the way forward, making people feel an urge to move forward courageously.

The speed of the fingertips flying on the strings is getting faster and faster, just like a butterfly dancing among flowers, or like a sharp arrow shooting through the air. Every touch of the fingertips inspires the deepest emotions of the strings, which makes people feel moved.

The sound of the zither reverberated in the hall, like an invisible force, penetrating every corner. All the officials in the hall were intoxicated by the wonderful string music, as if they were in a dreamlike state. Their eyes became blurred, and their faces were full of intoxication, as if they had forgotten their identities and responsibilities, and only wanted to immerse themselves in the music.

Ying Zheng, who was listening intently, suddenly saw a figure flash by the corner of his eye. The corners of his mouth slightly raised, and he stood up and walked down the stairs.

Yi Huawei looked in the direction he was looking, and saw Yu Shu, who had not been seen for a few days, walking in at some point. Seeing this scene, Yi Huawei could not help but complain in his heart. Entering the hall without being summoned, according to the law promulgated by Ying Zheng not long ago, this would be punishable by death.

However, after not seeing her for a few days, Yu Shu looked much more haggard. However, this haggardness did not destroy her elegant beauty. Instead, it made her look even more pitiful.

Her outfit was simple yet gorgeous. Her hair was tied up high and pinned with a simple jade hairpin. The tassels hanging from the hairpin swayed gently. Her clothes were elegant, and the pure white color made her skin whiter than snow. There was a hint of sadness in her eyes.

With the support of Ying Zheng, Yu Shu slowly walked up the stairs. When she passed by Yi Huawei, the hatred in her eyes was clearly visible.

Yi Huawei shrugged and watched expressionlessly as Ying Zheng helped Yu Shu sit down on the dragon throne.

Ying Zheng smiled and said, "My beloved concubine was not feeling well and did not want to attend the banquet. Why are you here now?"

Yu Shu bowed and saluted, saying softly: "This music is so intoxicating that I couldn't help myself from listening to it. Before I came to my senses, I had already arrived at the hall!"

"Oh? Hahahaha~, if I knew my beloved concubine loved it so much, I would have asked him to play it for her in person a long time ago!"

Ying Zheng took Yu Shu's hand and patted the back of her hand: "Come, enjoy it with me!"

Just when the sound of the piano reached its climax, Gao Jianli suddenly stopped what he was doing, and the entire hall instantly fell into silence. The sound of the piano seemed to still echo in people's ears, giving people an endless aftertaste.

After coming back to his senses, Ying Zheng said, "Gao Jianli, why haven't I heard this song before?"

"This is a song that I have devoted many years to composing,"

Putting his hands on the zither, Gao Jianli replied, "It was only because I couldn't think of a better ending that I never finished the song. Now, taking advantage of the great joy of your majesty's birthday, I finally came up with an ending, so I'm going to play it now!"

"good!"

Ying Zheng nodded and smiled, raised his hand and gestured: "Then sit closer so that I can hear you clearly!"

"According to the order!"

Suppressing his excitement, Gao Jianli slowly stood up, and with the help of two eunuchs, sat down on the stairs a few steps away from Ying Zheng.

After looking at Ying Zheng, Yi Huawei glanced around, trying to see if there was anything handy that could be used to rescue the emperor later.

"This piece of music is called 'Final Sound'. Your Majesty, please listen!"

After he finished speaking, Gao Jianli placed his hands on the piano and began to play.

Halfway through the song, Ying Zheng paused, picked up the wine glass, and gently gestured to Yu Shu, his eyes full of affection and doting: "My beloved, let's drink this cup together!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Yu Shu smiled slightly, picked up the wine glass and took a sip.

"Yeah~~~"

At this moment, a roar broke the silence of the banquet. Gao Jianli suddenly raised the guqin in his hand, and his turbid eyes showed his determination and firmness, and he rushed towards Ying Zheng like a madman.

Everyone at the banquet was stunned by this sudden change, and time seemed to freeze at this moment. Yu Shu's face lost all color, and she looked at Gao Jianli in horror. The wine glass in her hand fell, making a crisp shattering sound.

All this happened in a flash. Gao Jianli rushed in front of Ying Zheng and swung the guqin in his hand and smashed it hard at Ying Zheng.

"Oh!"

Ying Zheng's face changed and he dodged Gao Jianli's fatal blow by moving sideways. The guqin shattered, wood chips flew everywhere, and the mercury in the guqin flowed all over the floor.

"Be careful, Your Majesty!"

The first attack missed, and just when Gao Jianli raised the broken zither to hit Ying Zheng again, Yi Huawei stepped forward. Since he couldn't find a convenient tool, he could only kick Gao Jianli down.

"catch him!"

Yi Huawei shouted loudly, and Lang Wei at the steps rushed forward, pressed Gao Jianli, who was spitting blood and falling in front of him, to the ground, and then lifted him up with his backhand.

"His Majesty!"

"His Majesty!!"

All the officials in the hall came to their senses at this time, and expressed their panic and anxiety. They stood up one after another, some of them were pale, some were trembling, and they all looked towards the dragon throne where Ying Zheng was sitting.

Ying Zheng sat on the dragon throne, his expression gloomy. His eyes were cold, as if they could pierce people's hearts, making people dare not look directly at him. His five fingers were tightly clenched on the armrests of the dragon throne, and the joints were slightly white, obviously trying hard to control his emotions.

"Gao Jianli!! I have treated you well and even pardoned your death sentence, why did you still want to assassinate me?!"

Ying Zheng's voice was deep and powerful, carrying endless majesty and anger.

(End of this chapter)