Chapter 8 Atmosphere Makers: "Music Floating, Close-up Focus, People..."

Chapter 8 Atmosphere Makers: "Music Floating, Close-up Focus, People..."

The wind blew through the main hall of the secret burial site again, accompanied by a sharp whistling sound.

Ying Xi walked out of the main hall casually. He seemed to be carefully examining each storeroom, but in reality, he was just killing time because he didn't want to talk to Zhu Zhao.

In their previous life, the Xie family quelled the rebellion of the Green Ox Army, eliminating large-scale warlords and rendering the northern rebels largely ineffective.

Li Yilong, the leader of the southern rebels, continued to expand his power.

Li Yilong rose from humble beginnings in the countryside, so by all accounts, he had few connections and was relatively isolated from information. But no one expected that Li Yilong would have such an extraordinary grasp of the situation, taking advantage of the chaos in the north to expand rapidly.

The imperial army was then forced to deploy all its forces to suppress the rebellion in the south.

Internal strife within the Qin Dynasty gave external enemies an opportunity to exploit, which is why the Xiongnu on the border dared to invade.

If we say that Yongwang's opening of the city was the final straw that led to the downfall of the kingdom.

The incessant internal strife was the main cause of the downfall of the Qin Dynasty.

In his previous life, it was rumored that Zhuzhao had been secretly sending intelligence to Li Yilong, the bandit leader in Jiangnan.

Ying Xi held reservations about this at the time; without concrete evidence, he could not convict him.

But by sheer chance, she stumbled into an inconspicuous secret place, and Ying Xi is now completely certain that Zhuzhao is indeed problematic!

The good-for-nothing He Xuan dreamed of finding a capable person who would condescend to help him and make decisions for him.

The Secret Treasury Bureau made no precautions against candlelight.

It's even possible that no matter what information Zhuzhao wants to consult, He Xuan will definitely cooperate and believe that Zhuzhao must have a deeper meaning.

Thinking of this, Ying Xi smiled mockingly, recalling the rule that the head of the Secret Treasury was not allowed to leave the palace.

Some were confined to the palace for half their lives to keep secrets, while others came and went freely, carrying information for the enemy, rendering the secrecy system a mere formality!

Ying Xi couldn't help but feel a chill run down her spine.

He didn't know what kind of information Zhuzhao had sent to Jiangnan so far.

Ying Xi had no idea what Zhu Zhao was after. He had no relatives or friends in Jiangnan, and the imperial tutor was willing to become a spy for someone else. She couldn't understand it.

Ying Xi planned to find an opportunity to secretly monitor Zhu Zhao.

If there is any unusual movement, kill him.

The young emperor's mind was filled with thoughts of killing, and he was extremely disgusted by such hypocritical behavior.

Even Zhuzhao was not as good as Yongwang; if someone opposed him, then they opposed him completely.

The emperor continued to walk along the flat passageways between the various storerooms. He didn't speak, just strolled quietly.

The emperor was always aloof and distant, making it difficult for people to see through his thoughts. Yingxi thought she had hidden her thoughts very well.

However, a teacher is still a teacher.

Zhu Zhao had been observing Ying Xi since he was a child. If the emperor had something on his mind, his gaze would unconsciously shift to the lower left corner.

Zhu Zhao noticed Ying Xi's unusual expression and realized that the emperor was in a bad mood, but Zhu Zhao did not know why Ying Xi was angry.

Ying Xi was clearly never a willful child.

He is polite, sensible, and intelligent. He will not easily neglect anyone, let alone his teachers and elders.

The emperor's special status drew even more attention from the imperial tutor.

Zhu Zhao tried to break the deadlock by speaking to Ying Xi and discussing the recent situation.

“A few days ago, I heard that Xie Qianli returned to the capital and had some unpleasantness with Your Majesty,” Zhuzhao said.

He thought this was the root of Ying Xi's frustration.

After all, the elite force controlled by the Xie family is now a weapon of the imperial court, and may become a major threat to Ying Xi in the future.

Xie Qianli was young, about the same age as the emperor. It was common for young people to dislike each other, not to mention that there were rumors circulating in the city that the emperor had killed the former Duke of Ying.

After Zhuzhao finished speaking, he did not receive Yingxi's approval.

Ying Xi replied tactfully, "I personally hosted a banquet to welcome General Xie and promote him to a higher rank. When was there any unpleasantness? How could I not know?"

As Ying Xi gained more experience, it became increasingly difficult to test her.

Zhu Zhao's heart skipped a beat, and the strange feeling he had felt earlier turned into a heavy alarm bell.

He guiltily recalled his other identity—a secret agent of the rebel army lurking in Chang'an.

Zhu Zhao quickly went through all his recent experiences in his mind several times. He was confident that he had done everything perfectly and that no one would find out, but he was still guilty in the end.

To make conversation, I decided to try again.

"General Xie's military tactics are just like his father's, and he is even more valiant in battle. His Majesty's decision to let Xie Qianli succeed his father's military position can not only dispel the rumors in the city, but also ensure that the Xie family continues to serve. It is a wise move," Zhu Zhao praised.

Ying Xi deliberately replied, "I believe Xie Qianli will surely defeat the rebel armies of the North and South in a crushing defeat."

Zhu Zhao: "..."

The candlelight evoked a strong sense of depression.

He thought the emperor was giving him pointers, but the emperor remained calm and composed. After not seeing him for several days, the emperor seemed to have matured even more, even though his face still had a childlike look.

Zhu Zhao took a deep breath.

Thinking of his original intention, Zhu Zhao felt a little relieved of his burdens and sighed with sorrow: "The world is in constant turmoil, the court is changing generals, and the rebel armies in the north and south are also making moves. The people are suffering and the lives are being lost. I don't know when the civil war will end."

Ying Xi thought to herself, "You don't know yet, but the Xiongnu will also invade Chang'an next year, and the dilapidated Qin Dynasty will be unable to recover."

Having been given a second chance at life and already knowing the ending, Ying Xi now harbors infuriating thoughts.

He deliberately said to Zhuzhao again, "I can end this."

Zhu Zhao was slightly taken aback.

Then Ying Xi slowly raised the corners of her mouth, looking in the direction where the sun had set, her body bathed in the golden-orange afterglow of the setting sun, which cast a dazzling light and shadow on her.

Ying Xi pointed west:

"The sun sets, and then there is darkness."

"After enduring the long night, there will surely be a new dawn."

As Ying Xi finished speaking, a strong surge of emotion welled up in her heart.

Since his rebirth, the young emperor has harbored a hidden desire to restore his kingdom and avenge his humiliation, a desire that was finally nurtured and sprouted by the setting sun.

During this period, Ying Xi had exiled herself.

Allow yourself to indulge, allow yourself to stay in bed, allow yourself to be lazy, allow yourself to be criticized and scolded, and then just laugh it off...

But he still wouldn't allow the country to fall and its people to die!

He wanted to change his fate, even if it meant facing death anyway.

Ying Xi lowered his arm and turned to face Zhu Zhao. His disgust and provocation towards the traitor, as well as his desire to unleash the lofty ambition in his heart, made Ying Xi look up at Zhu Zhao and say, "Sir, I will lead the Great Qin out of this long night."

Zhu Zhao went from being stunned to being surprised.

Zhu Zhao once thought that Ying Xi was an underage emperor dragging along a court riddled with problems, while Li Yilong was in his prime, ambitious, and had many supporters. He believed that Li Yilong was more capable of ending this chaotic world.

Even though Ying Xi is at a disadvantage, she still displays her ambition towards him, revealing her imperial demeanor.

As if guided by some powerful force, people believed that everything the emperor said was credible, and Zhuzhao's stance wavered for a moment.

Zhu Zhao's eyes flickered, his eyebrows rose, and his eyes began to show appreciation for Ying Xi, which then unconsciously turned into awe.

How can an emperor's majesty and a fragile beauty coexist in one person, without any contradiction?

The two were alone in the warehouse passageway.

Bathed in the glow of the setting sun, Ying Xi was approached by Zhu Zhao as if by some strange force.

The Imperial Tutor would never dare to offend the Emperor.

Zhu Zhao's movements were actually minimal; he only took half a step forward with the tip of his boot.

But when the image appeared before Ying Xi's eyes, it became that Zhu Zhao was very close to her—his magnified face was clear, his nose was straight, as if a steep mountain was pressing down, and his pupils were like glass.

The Imperial Tutor's long eyelashes fluttered, each one clearly visible.

The slowed blinking sent a chill down Yingxi's spine as she opened her eyes wide.

Then music inexplicably started playing around him, followed by the Emperor's tutor's incredibly melodious voice.

"Your Majesty, I wish that your desire may be fulfilled."

"Your Majesty, I wish that your desire may be fulfilled—"

"Your Majesty, I wish that your desire may be fulfilled..."

What's this.

Goosebumps instantly overwhelmed Ying Xi.

Even with her steady mindset, Ying Xi couldn't withstand the pressure and had to take a few steps back!

There were figures in front of him and steps behind him. He was standing at the junction of the passageway and another warehouse. His heels hit the steps and he leaned back, losing his balance.

Overwhelmed by panic, Yingxi had Zhuzhao open his arms and wrap them around her waist.

Although the person wasn't lying down, their heart was pounding wildly!

At that moment, a magnolia petal, seemingly from nowhere, drifted over the roundabout and landed on his forehead, its heavy petals enveloping him and the Imperial Tutor in the wind.

Ying Xi quickly pushed Zhu Zhao away and stood still. The moment she pushed Zhu Zhao away, the illusory image disappeared, and everything around her returned to normal.

It must be the system messing around!

Yingxi questioned the system in her mind what it had done.

At this moment, Zhu Zhao looked down at his hands, his fingertips trembling slightly, and realized with surprise that his hands still retained the warmth of the young emperor's body and the slender, supple feel of his waist.

Zhu Zhao's breathing became disordered, and he hurriedly knelt down, begging for forgiveness from Ying Xi: "This humble subject has offended Your Majesty, this humble subject deserves to die ten thousand times!"

Sweetie explained: "Music playing, close-up shots, character portraits, slow-motion sequences—Your Majesty has triggered the atmosphere-boosting function built into the romance system!"

Atmosphere, driving force.

Another strange term has been added.

***

Yingxi quickly explained that Zhuzhao had colluded with the enemy.

Sweet Tong was indignant, but before long, her thoughts seemed to take many strange turns. She came up with even stranger things like "love-hate relationship is also good", "the opposing camp is more exciting and exciting", and "go for it, teacher-student relationship with older man".

Ying Xi suddenly found herself speechless.

To avoid racking her brains over more new terms, Ying Xi stated briefly: "I am dissatisfied with the Imperial Tutor. Although I cannot punish Zhu Zhao for the time being, I do not want to get involved with him. As for the person who will influence the atmosphere—don't push them."

The system assistant serves the host, and even if it is highly intelligent enough to have the ability to think independently, the system can only obey.

Sweet Tong obediently replied, "Then I'll change the settings; push this NPC less."

"Um."

Yingxi's conversation with the system could not be transmitted to Zhuzhao.

Zhu Zhao was still kneeling, but he had clearly realized that the emperor disliked him and that the emperor had discovered that he was passing on intelligence to the rebels. This thought became even clearer to him.

We must leave the hidden place immediately!

Zhu Zhao thought to himself, "Otherwise, we'll only create a situation where things seem suspicious, and it will only exacerbate the emperor's suspicions."

Zhu Zhao kowtowed, taking the opportunity of the incident to request his leave.

Ying Xi naturally granted permission, because he had indeed been quite frightened just now. The atmosphere was so intense that he was pushed so hard that he got goosebumps all over his body and still stood up.

But then the romance system popped up and issued the third beginner's task—share the most important secret with the Imperial Tutor (0/1)

Countdown begins!