Chapter 286: What is the relationship between the Moon Goddess and Sister Zi? Bring the Moon Goddess into the palace!
Li Mo had also been curious before whether there was some kind of familial connection between the Moon Goddess and Sister Zi.
After all, it was rare to encounter a woman with purple hair.
It wasn’t until he asked Sister Zi and Fei Yan that he realized he had been overthinking it.
It was merely a coincidence.
Sister Zi came from Baiyue, while the Moon Goddess was a genuine Central Plains person.
Moreover, she was of the royal lineage, a descendant of the Ji clan.
The two of them were worlds apart.
“I have been waiting for the National Advisor for many days, yet I do not see him visiting Sister. Could it be that after the National Advisor arrived, surrounded by beauties, he has forgotten about Sister?”
The ethereal voice of the Moon Goddess gently echoed.
It sounded like she was standing up for Fei Yan.
Li Mo didn’t expose her, smiling as he said, “The Emperor is not anxious, but the eunuch is.”
The Moon Goddess was taken aback for a moment and asked, “What do you mean by that?”
In this era, the terms “Emperor” and “eunuch” had not yet existed, so she could not understand.
The term “Emperor” was a new word formed by Ying Zheng after unifying the seven states, derived from the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors.
The term “eunuch” also greatly differed from what it represented today.
Eunuchs referred to servants who entered the palace after undergoing castration in later generations.
However, the term as used here does not imply the same as the current “eunuch.”
There are two types of eunuchs.
One type is the castrated servants, such as the errand boys in the harem.
In contrast, the common use of “eunuch” refers to a type of household retainer.
“There’s no special meaning; is the Moon Goddess here just to say that to me?” Li Mo asked with a knowing smile.
The Moon Goddess always felt like she was exposed under his penetrating gaze.
It was as if he saw through all her thoughts completely.
Clearly, this ability was unique to their Yin-Yang School.
Could it be that Sister taught him as well?
Lost in thought, Li Mo had already approached her.
He continued, “If I’m not mistaken, My Lady, the Moon Goddess, you wish for me to help you get introduced to the King of Qin?”
The Moon Goddess no longer hid her intentions and spoke straightforwardly.
She gently nodded and said, “That’s correct. Lord Donghuang sent me to serve the Qin State.”
In the depths of the imperial palace, she rarely ventured out.
Without an introduction, it was impossible to meet him.
And although the Moon Goddess was a protector of the Yin-Yang School, in essence, she was just a martial arts figure.
Ying Zheng was the ruler of a nation.
The martial world and the state were simply not on the same level.
“Alright, I will bring you to court tomorrow.”
A hint of surprise flashed in the Moon Goddess’s eyes.
She didn’t expect Li Mo to agree so readily.
“However—”
Suddenly, Li Mo changed his tone.
The Moon Goddess’s bright, moon-like eyes showed concern, fearing he might make some unreasonable demand.
Yet Li Mo, with a smile that was almost a smile, said, “While I can introduce you, as for whether the King of Qin will retain you, I cannot guarantee that.”
The Moon Goddess remained silent for a moment, then lightly nodded and said, “The Moon Goddess understands.”
Simply put, Li Mo still did not want to help her.
Otherwise, based on his status and the trust the King of Qin had in him, a single request would make her position in Qin as easy as pie.
The Moon Goddess thought to herself: If it were my Senior Sister, he would certainly go all out to help.
After all, he only cares about his Senior Sister!
To him, she was just an expendable character.
“My Lady, the Moon Goddess, prepare yourself well. Tomorrow, make a good impression before the King of Qin.”
Li Mo ignored her slightly melancholic gaze.
He walked straight past her.
The next day, Li Mo indeed kept his promise.
After finishing breakfast, he took a carriage with the Moon Goddess to Xianyang Palace.
Li Mo was very conscious of time, almost timing it perfectly.
When the carriage finally reached Xianyang Palace, the court assembly should be nearing its end.
As expected, things unfolded as he anticipated.
By the time he and the Moon Goddess arrived, the court assembly was already approaching its conclusion.
Inside the court, Ying Zheng’s sharp gaze swept over the civil and military officials.
Just as he was about to dismiss the court, a guard walked in from outside.
“Your Majesty, the National Advisor wishes to see you.”
Upon hearing this, Ying Zheng immediately perked up.
With a voice like a great bell, he said, “Quickly invite the National Advisor in.”
It was uncommon for him to come to the palace, especially during the court assembly.
His visit at this hour certainly meant something significant.
Otherwise, he would have gone straight to his study to wait for him.
The civil and military officials below were equally puzzled.
Their thoughts mirrored Ying Zheng’s.
The National Advisor only comes for major matters, skipping the trivial ones.
Soon, two figures entered the hall in succession.
Consequently, everyone’s gaze naturally fell upon the Moon Goddess behind Li Mo.
Among them were many well-informed individuals.
Seeing the Moon Goddess in her attire, they quickly guessed her identity.
The characteristics of the Moon Goddess were indeed easy to recognize.
With purple hair and a purple-white long dress,
Her eyes veiled by a light gauze, mysterious and ethereal.
She exuded an innate celestial aura.
Similar to Fei Yan’s noble demeanor.
Such qualities cannot be fabricated or imitated.
Oh, flowers…
As the Moon Goddess appeared, a subtle murmur arose among the crowd.
“This woman resembles the Moon Goddess, defender of the Yin-Yang School. Why is she with the National Advisor?”
“Don’t you know?”
“The Moon Goddess is the junior sister of the National Advisor’s wife. Not long ago, when Dongjun hunted down the Mohist giant, that was this Moon Goddess who went along with the National Advisor to Yan State.”
“Hiss, so they have this connection too.”
“But what does the National Advisor bring her to the palace for?”
Someone speculated, “It must be to secure an official position for her.”
Suddenly, another person chuckled lightly.
“The Yin-Yang School excels at neither governance nor military leadership; they only know fighting and killing. What position can she hold?”
It was no wonder these individuals had such doubts.
Most current officials were either hereditary or elected.
Hereditary officials came from aristocratic families.
From a young age, they were groomed in the ways of governance.
As for those elected, they generally had genuine talent or strong interpersonal connections.
The connections of the person nominated by the National Advisor are indeed strong, but to say they truly have the skills and knowledge, they really cannot think of a person from the rivers and lakes who could hold such a position.
Just then, the Moon Goddess suddenly cast a glance at the person speaking.
That person immediately felt an emptiness in their heart.
It was as if the most despicable secret hidden deep within their heart had been discovered.
A layer of cold sweat involuntarily rose on their back.
“I have seen the King.”
“I have seen the King.”
After Li Mo spoke, the Moon Goddess also followed him.
“The National Advisor need not be overly polite; come, bestow them a seat,”
Ying Zheng waved his hand.
Four inner servants then carried two seats and placed them in the center.
After the two seated themselves, Ying Zheng turned to Li Mo and asked, “Who is this?”
In fact, he had also heard the discussions of the people below and knew the identity of the Moon Goddess.
To ask one more question was to show his respect for Li Mo.
Li Mo introduced, “This is the right protector of the Yin-Yang School, the Moon Goddess. In the Yin-Yang School, aside from Donghuang Taiyi, her status is only below that of Dongjun.”
After speaking, the Moon Goddess straightened her body and performed a new bow, saying, “Yin-Yang School’s Moon Goddess pays respects to King Qin.”
Ying Zheng sized her up and nodded.
He directly spoke the purpose of the Moon Goddess’s visit: “Did Donghuang Taiyi send you?”
Facing Ying Zheng’s kingly aura, the Moon Goddess remained calm.
Her ethereal voice echoed in the vast palace: “Indeed, I come on the orders of My Lord, Donghuang, to offer my service to the Qin State.”
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