After eating and drinking, Chenxi burped contentedly, the sound was particularly clear in the quiet room.

He stretched lazily, then looked out the window. He saw heavy rain outside the window, the rain curtain continued, and the sky and the earth seemed to be covered by a layer of water curtain.

Chenxi didn't dislike Yi Huawei's bed, and fell down carelessly. As soon as her body touched the bed, she seemed to have found a comfortable harbor, and she fell asleep instantly after closing her eyes.

Her unrestrained behavior frightened the palace maids and eunuchs beside her. They looked at each other in astonishment, as if they had never seen the princess act so casually.

"You guys go out and wait until the rain stops, then wake up the princess!"

Yi Huawei frowned slightly, then waved his hand. Several palace maids hurriedly came over and carefully covered Chenxi with a blanket. After covering her with the blanket, the palace maids stood outside the hall, not daring to make a sound.

The sound of rain outside the window is like a delicate melody, gently tapping on the window frame.

Yi Huawei sat quietly at the table, sometimes frowning slightly, sometimes nodding slowly, with a thousand thoughts in his mind.

Yi Huawei has already sent people to plant sugarcane on a large scale in the official fields of Nanjun. According to the current progress, if nothing unexpected happens, there should be a good harvest by the end of the year. Soybeans have also been successfully planted in Yuyang County.

Xiaoyue must find time to retrieve the seeds of high-yield crops such as corn, sweet potatoes, and potatoes, and also find some seeds of medicinal plants. These will provide the basis for the empire's population explosion.

Xiaoyue's normal flying speed can reach Mach 8, and it only takes one day to circle the earth. Fortunately, Xiaoyue was brought here. Otherwise, it would take a lot of manpower and material resources to search for the seeds of these crops by manpower alone.

However, it was also because he traveled through time and space in the body of Zhao Gao, who held the power of the Shaofu and was able to mobilize all the resources of the Qin State, that he was able to steadily advance his layout.

It's just that... I haven't been near a woman for more than a year. It's not that the palace maids are not beautiful, but I always feel like something is missing, and I feel a little uncomfortable. It's an indescribable feeling of emptiness, as if an important puzzle piece is missing in my life.

With a sigh, Yi Huawei stood up and walked to the window. The rain gradually subsided, and the drizzle continued. Yi Huawei stared out the window quietly, his thoughts drifting far away.

After a while, Yi Huawei turned around and walked into the inner room, looking at Chenxi lying quietly on the bed. Her face was pure and beautiful, her long eyelashes trembled slightly, and her delicate red lips opened and closed slightly.

An inexplicable tenderness surged in Yi Huawei's heart, and she sat gently on the bed, quietly looking at the morning light. Her breathing was even and steady, exuding a sense of tranquility.

Yi Huawei's fingers couldn't help but gently brush Chenxi's hair, and the soft touch made his heart tremble slightly.

When Yi Huawei gently stroked Chenxi's forehead with his fingers, her long eyelashes trembled slightly, like a butterfly flapping its wings. Then, Chenxi's face quickly turned red, and the blush spread from her cheeks to her neck.

Yi Huawei's heart moved, and he slowly leaned over, approaching those delicate lips.

In an instant, the air became exceptionally quiet. The rain outside the window gradually stopped, and a soft ray of sunlight came in through the cracks in the window, forming a golden spot on the ground. The breeze blew gently, bringing with it the fresh breath after the rain and the faint fragrance of flowers.

Feeling Yi Huawei's warm breath on her face, and then the gentle touch of his red lips, Chenxi's body trembled violently, as if she was hit by an electric current. Countless thoughts surged in her mind, and nervousness and shyness overwhelmed her like a tide. She had never thought that there would be such a moment, and the man's approach made her heart confused. On the one hand, she was shy out of instinct, and on the other hand, she was afraid that her response would appear too bold.

Countless images flashed through Chenxi's mind, including the scene of their first meeting, his domineering killing of enemies, his heroic rescue of beauties, his daily gentle care, and this heart-pounding moment.

After a while, Chenxi began to respond cautiously. Soft and warm, with a hint of shyness and sweetness. The two of them kissed each other, and the warmth in their hearts slowly spread like ripples.

It was a long time before Yi Huawei keenly felt Chenxi's breathing become rapid, as if she was about to suffocate, and then he reluctantly let her go.

Chenxi's eyes were a little blurry, her cheeks were as red as ripe apples, she was panting slightly, her chest was rising and falling, her appearance was both lovable and charming.

Chenxi closed her eyes shyly, not daring to look at Yi Huawei. Her heart was like a surging sea wave. She had never thought that she would be so bold. It was as if she had opened a tightly closed door deep in her heart. She felt nervous and excited at the moment. She was nervous because she didn't know how to face Yi Huawei next, and she was excited because she felt an unprecedented warmth. The scene just now kept replaying in her mind, the soft touch, the hot breath, and her heartbeat still couldn't calm down.

She glanced at Yi Huawei secretly, but quickly turned her head away, not daring to look him in the eye, fearing that he would see through her inner panic. She secretly blamed herself for not being reserved, but at the same time she hoped that Yi Huawei would get close to her again.

The air seemed to become especially thick, and the atmosphere between the two was subtle and hot, as if an invisible thread was pulling them, slowly bringing them closer to each other.

Yi Huawei looked at Chenxi's shy appearance, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, he slowly stretched out his hand, and gently held Chenxi's little hand.

Chenxi's hand trembled slightly, but she didn't pull it back. She opened her eyes, a little panic flashed across her eyes, but more of it was anticipation.

Yi Huawei's fingers gently stroked the back of Chenxi's hand, and the delicate touch made his heart flutter. He slowly leaned over again.

Chenxi's heartbeat suddenly accelerated. She could feel Yi Huawei's breath, and the warm breath made her cheeks even redder. Yi Huawei gently kissed Chenxi's forehead. The gentle touch was like a feather brushing, which instantly softened Chenxi's heart.

Then, Yi Huawei's kisses rained down on Chenxi's cheeks, earlobes, and neck...

Chenxi closed her eyes slightly, feeling the gentle attack. Her body gradually relaxed, as if she was immersed in a beautiful dream.

Gently unbuttoning Chenxi's clothes, revealing her skin as white as mutton-fat jade...

Chenxi's heart was filled with shyness and nervousness, but at the same time she also had an inexplicable desire, and she hugged Yi Huawei's neck tightly...

Spring enters the boudoir, gently caressing the peach blossoms. I am glad that the knot of love has been formed, turning into a pair of mandarin ducks. Surrounded by twelve brocade screens, the wind sways the candlelight. Sitting and watching the morning light, laughing a few times, a piece of oriole singing joy.

…………

The moon is bright and the stars are sparse. The watery moonlight falls on the courtyard, creating a layer of silver halo.

When Yi Huawei walked out slowly, several palace maids were already waiting outside the door, like leaves shivering in the autumn wind. They knelt on the ground tremblingly, with their heads bowed deeply, not daring to raise them even a little.

Xiao Xizi walked quietly to Yi Huawei's side and made a gesture of wiping his neck, with a look of asking for instructions. Yi Huawei frowned slightly, and after a moment's silence, he slowly said, "Get up."

Although the voice was not loud, it carried an unquestionable majesty.

After several people stood firm tremblingly, Yi Huawei took out a few heavy gold cakes from his sleeves and distributed them to the palace maids one by one: "I don't want to hear any rumors."

"Thank you, Master Zhao. I will keep my mouth shut."

The palace maids were as if they had been granted amnesty. They knelt down and kowtowed several times.

"Go and help the princess wash up...be gentle, don't wake her up."

Yi Huawei nodded slightly and turned to walk into the inner room.

The maids stood up carefully and looked at each other, their eyes full of nervousness and caution. They walked towards the bedroom lightly, being extremely careful with every move, fearing to make the slightest sound.

…………

The moon was above the treetops, and the cool moonlight shone through the window onto the ground, creating patches of light and shadow. The faint sound was like a fine needle, gently piercing Lu Zhi's heart.

“Damn it, it’s happening again!!??”

Lu Zhi's body trembled slightly, and she clenched her hands tightly together, her knuckles turning white due to the force. She tried hard to hear what the sound was, but she was afraid of hearing something she didn't want to hear.

The sound was sometimes low and sometimes gentle. Her heart seemed to be tightly grasped by an invisible hand, making it almost impossible for her to breathe.

Lü Zhi stood up, her skirt fluttering, her steps light but with a hint of imperceptible panic. Her eyes fell on the bamboo slips of Qin Law on the table, and she tried to divert her attention by flipping through the Qin Law. However, the faint sound kept coming and going, like a shadow, always lingering in her ears, lingering. Every character jumped in front of her eyes, but could not enter her thoughts, making her feel uneasy and restless.

The long night seemed particularly unbearable, until a hint of paleness appeared in the sky, and the sound gradually disappeared like the receding tide.

Lv Zhi's tense nerves finally relaxed, and she spat. Fatigue came over her like a tide, and she dragged her heavy steps towards the bed and fell into a deep sleep.

...............

In 231 BC, King Zheng of Qin established Liyi to the west of Xishui. In 212 BC, Qin Shihuang, who had unified the world, ordered the relocation of 3 families here, and Liyi was changed to Li County.

This section of Mount Li is particularly magnificent, with a high altitude and perfect symmetry on both sides. The forests are lush and green, and valleys and peaks are distributed alternately with distinct layers. The mountain is slightly curved to the south of the imperial mausoleum, just like a blooming lotus, holy and solemn. The magnificent imperial mausoleum is quietly located in the embrace of the peaks of Mount Li, and is integrated with the entire Mount Li, as if the lotus core is in the center.

In one corner of this land, there are numerous pottery pits, where skilled craftsmen gather together, dressed in coarse cloth, either concentrating on carving the clay in their hands or busy carrying materials.

The production process of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses of Qin is very complex and exquisite. The first step is to select the soil and make the mud.

The soil used to make the Terracotta Warriors is not ordinary soil, but carefully selected. The craftsmen chose loess and brown red soil, and added about 20% sand. These soils have good viscosity and plasticity, which can meet the requirements of making large-scale terracotta warriors. The selected soil needs to go through a series of treatments before it can become the clay for making terracotta warriors. First, the soil is screened to remove impurities, and then soaked in water to fully absorb water and soften. Then, the soaked soil is repeatedly beaten to enhance its viscosity and toughness, just like kneading dough, making the soil more uniform and delicate. The clay processed through these processes can be used to make terracotta warriors.

Then comes the initial shaping, making a rough trunk, and then detailed processing, carving facial features, hair, beard, bun, etc., and then carving clothing, armor, etc., and only after completing the above steps can it be dried in the shade and spliced.

The next step is firing in the kiln, which takes at least a week. During the firing process, the temperature must be strictly controlled to ensure uniform temperature so that the figurines can be fully sintered and have high hardness and strength.

After firing, the figurines will be taken out of the kiln. The craftsmen will inspect the figurines to see if there are any cracks, deformations, uneven colors, etc. Unqualified figurines will be eliminated or repaired, and finally painted.

Under the scorching sun, the potters' sweat rolled down like pearls, but they did not slow down their movements at all. Lifelike terracotta warriors and horses were presented in their rough hands.

"Zhao Gao, we've seen enough, should we go back?"

Yu Shu frowned slightly, with a hint of impatience in her tone. Her eyes, like autumn water, quickly swept over these pottery figurines, her expression full of indifference. She really couldn't muster the slightest interest in these lifeless natives.

She tried her best to find an excuse to go out with Yi Huawei. She didn't come here to see these cold pottery figurines. All she wanted was to visit her mother. When she thought of her mother whom she hadn't seen for a long time, her heart was like being pulled by an invisible thread, and she wanted to fly to her mother immediately.

At this moment, Yi Huawei seemed to be under a spell by the earthen figurines made by the craftsmen. He was so absorbed in watching them that he seemed to want to engrave every detail of the figurines into his mind. Sometimes he would get close to carefully observe the texture of the figurines, and sometimes he would nod slightly, as if thinking about something. He seemed to turn a deaf ear to Yu Shu's urging, and was still immersed in his own world.

Yu Shu looked at Yi Huawei's appearance, and a feeling of resentment surged in her heart. Biting her lower lip, she walked lightly to Yi Huawei's side, stretched out her hand and tugged at his sleeve, saying angrily:

"Why are you so slow? I am getting impatient waiting."

Although the voice was not loud, it contained obvious dissatisfaction.

However, Yi Huawei just turned his head slightly, gave her a reassuring look, and then turned his gaze back to the terracotta figurines.

Yu Shu sighed helplessly, folded her hands in front of her chest, and turned away angrily. She looked at the sky in the distance, secretly thinking in her heart that if Yi Huawei continued to delay like this, she would leave by herself and no longer care about him.

But when she thought about her mother's worries if she couldn't see her, she hesitated again. Just when she was in a dilemma, Yi Huawei finally slowly withdrew his gaze, walked to Yu Shu, and said softly:
"Okay, say hello to Li Zhan and we'll leave."

Yu Shu rolled her eyes at him but didn't say anything else. She followed him silently in the direction they came from.

Li Zhan was resting in the office when he heard his subordinates come to report that Yi Huawei and Yu Shu were coming. He was startled for a moment, then straightened his clothes, and his expression regained his usual calmness and majesty. With a slight wave of his hand, he quickly went out with several craftsmen from the office to greet them.

(End of this chapter)

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