The Qin Dynasty entered the game with love.

Chapter 167 The Imperial Advisor's Man

Yan Lu thought about it for a long time, but finally couldn't help asking, "Grand Preceptor, has Miss Yuan Ge come today?"

Ying Ji glanced at him sideways and was surprised to see the worry and a hint of disgust in his eyes. It seemed that her Yuan Ge also had someone secretly pursuing him.

But the thought of such a wonderful woman like Yuan Ge being married to another man still made her irritated: "What, you like it?"

Yan Lu was surprised that her thoughts had been exposed so easily. Her originally calm face suddenly turned rosy, which amused Ying Ji.

Wow, so innocent.

Yan Lu stood up in embarrassment and anger, and quickly walked to the front. His stiff back made Ying Ji laugh with amusement for quite a while.

Yan Lu reluctantly returned, not wanting Yuan Ge to be confined to the square palace: "Yan Lu, a Confucian scholar, begs the Imperial Preceptor to spare Miss Yuan Ge. She is a healer, and healers have a benevolent heart; she should not be bound to one place."

Ying Ji thought for a moment and said, "If that's the case, then it's acceptable. However, my national teacher can't be left without someone to serve him."

Yan Lu breathed a sigh of relief: "Yan Lu is willing to go."

Ying Ji interrupted, "What my national teacher needs by his side is the third son of the three outstanding talents of Qi and Lu. If it is feasible, I am willing to let Yuan Ge choose his own path. It all depends on what the second young master chooses."

Yan Lu was shocked, but seeing the determination in Ying Ji's eyes, he hurriedly turned around and led the person to the main hall.

His heart was filled with excitement: [Oh no, this national advisor looks like a womanizer. Honestly, I didn't want him to participate in the Mount Tai Feng Chan event before.]

Last time, everyone got soaked in the rain, except for Zhang Liang, who was completely dry except for the mud around his feet and the transparent umbrella. I blame myself for not noticing sooner.

But...but how is Miss Yuan Ge? Even the most renowned physician in Xianyang couldn't save her from this dire situation. If even I abandon her, then...

Never mind, I'll discuss this with Liang later. If he's not happy, I'll think of another way.

Ying Ji didn't care what bombshells she had dropped. She walked forward slowly and saw her long-awaited boyfriend. Although he was one of them, he still accounted for at least 50%.

Zhang Liang felt the gaze upon him and smiled slightly in response.

As the head of the Confucian school, Fu Hu naturally rose to greet him and gave up the seat of honor.

"It is truly an honor for the Confucian school for the Imperial Preceptor to come to Xiaoshengxianzhuang. However, I wonder what brings you here?"

Ying Ji sat at the head of the table, her eyes frequently glancing at Zhang Liang, scrutinizing him from head to toe, her affection almost tangible.

Zhang Liang was dressed in plain blue robes, his hair was unruly and flowing, and two wisps of hair remained on his cheeks. His androgynous beauty was further enhanced by his exquisite appearance. He sat upright, and his whole being exuded the elegance of a gentleman.

Compared to his 18-year-old self, he possesses a greater sense of composure, wisdom, and detachment...

It was clear that Zhang Liang had simply forgotten their past, but Ying Ji's gaze had been fixed on him ever since she saw him.

Fu Hu wasn't blind; if he couldn't see that, he'd be wasting his talent.

But he pretended not to know and changed the subject: "Today I heard that the First Emperor has regained his youth, and the Imperial Preceptor deserves the greatest credit."

Ying Ji nodded: "It's nothing. My teacher likes to look young, so he naturally has a lot of experience in beauty and skincare."

Fu Hu was taken aback. Seeing that the woman's eyes were about to stick to Zhang Liang again, he quickly said, "Confucianism does not concern itself with the affairs of the six regions. However, most of the students come from various places, and the few who do come together are just talking with their families."

Ying Ji fired a direct question: "Is that so? The Confucian leader is saying that Confucianism transcends the Qin Dynasty and wants to occupy its own territory without getting involved in any trouble?"

Fu Hu quickly apologized, saying, "Fu Hu had no such intention."

Ying Ji's gaze drifted to Zhang Liang. She had intended to slowly draw him to her side, but that was too slow. It would be easier to just snatch him away: "Since the Confucianists have become so ambitious, I, your humble advisor, am aware of it."

Fu Hu broke out in a cold sweat, never expecting that the Imperial Preceptor would disregard Confucian principles and directly snatch people away.

Zhang Liang stood up: "Zhang Liang is the son of the former prime minister of the state of Han. Does the Grand Preceptor think that Zhang Liang is also one of those who plot rebellion?"

Fu Hu and Yan Lu were both shocked. Zhang Liang was not the kind of person who was arrogant and unrestrained. He was always proper and polite in his conduct. Why did he change like this today?

Ying Ji smiled faintly: [This little fox figured out I wouldn't be angry with him.]

"The six states are now all under the rule of Qin, and are no longer the old capitals. The Han territory is now comprised of the three commanderies of Sanchuan, Shangdang, and Yingchuan."

Zhang Liang cupped his hands in greeting: "Zhang Liang has learned much."

Ying Ji didn't stand on ceremony and pointed directly to the empty seat next to her: "This national teacher is very curious about Young Master Liang. Would you be willing to sit next to me?"

Zhang Liang smiled slightly: "Fu Hu is my senior brother, so I should naturally address him as senior brother."

Ying Ji turned to Fu Hu and asked, "Oh, it seems that Young Master Liang respects Senior Brother very much. Why don't you decide the seating arrangement? There's no need to refuse. It's just an empty seat, so you can be more comfortable."

Fu Hu stepped back to the empty space on the right and said to Zhang Liang, "Since the Grand Preceptor has spoken, Zhang Liang, you should not refuse."

Zhang Liang got up and obediently sat to Ying Ji's left.

The woman's gaze instantly shifted from her right side to Zhang Liang on her left.

Her eyes were smiling, and she seemed very happy.

Fu Hu and Yan Lu watched with their hearts pounding.

Zhang Liang didn't make eye contact with Ying Ji. Instead, he sat quietly waiting for the meal to be served, his obedient and well-behaved appearance was captivating.

Ying Ji made no attempt to hide the affection in her eyes; even while talking to Fu Hu, her gaze was fixed on Zhang Liang.

After the banquet, Ying Ji stood up and said to Zhang Liang, "This Imperial Preceptor is quite interested in the Little Sage Village. Why don't you, Young Master Liang, give me a tour?"

Zhang Liang bowed: "Of course, Grand Preceptor is too kind."

Fu Hu frowned, but he didn't want to involve Confucianism. No one dared to offend the First Emperor's temper these days, and the Imperial Preceptor was highly regarded, as well as being praised by the common people.

All of this prevented him from turning against them.

It's just a pity about Zhang Liang.

Seeing Ying Ji's confident demeanor and the way she looked at Zhang Liang as if he were already in her bag, it was clear that this ordeal was inevitable.

The Little Sage Village is beautifully constructed, and there are no fireworks or similar items, since a gentleman keeps away from the kitchen.

However, the thought of Zhang Liang cooking for him before stirred up some emotions within him.

Zhang Liang could see the longing in the woman's eyes and felt somewhat uncomfortable: "The Imperial Preceptor does not like this place."

Ying Ji snapped out of her reverie: "This place is beautiful."

Zhang Liang continued to inquire, "Is the Imperial Preceptor reminiscing about an old friend?"

Ying Ji looked at Zhang Liang with amusement: "He is indeed reminiscing, but not about old friends."

Zhang Liangzhuang asked casually, "Is that the Imperial Advisor's sweetheart over there?"

Ying Ji didn't speak, but simply nodded slightly.

Zhang Liang's smile froze. He didn't understand why he felt a pang of sadness, but he still managed to straighten up and say, "That Grand Preceptor is a man of great loyalty and righteousness. We've now finished touring the Little Sage Village. If the Grand Preceptor has nothing else to do, I'll inform my senior brother."

Ying Ji hummed in agreement and went to the school on her own.

Zhang Liang clenched his fists, not understanding why he was troubled, but still maintained his gentlemanly demeanor as he went to report to Fu Hu.