The Qin Palace is heavily guarded. When Jing Ke and I first entered here, we experienced it.

Now, Jing Ke has truly fulfilled his words and left behind a name known throughout the world.

But he has already turned into clouds in the sky.

Those scholars from the Qi Kingdom, who have always despised the tyranny of the Qin Emperor, are praising him, saying that he "sought benevolence and obtained it."

But I don't think so.

I only want to stay alive and ensure the well-being of the Hu concubine I've been longing for.

Such is the way of the world—some sacrifice their lives, some yearn for eternal life, some strive relentlessly, all for the sake of survival.

Just like my name, Lu Sheng.

Nowadays, I walk through the Qin Palace much more smoothly than before.

Most of the guards recognize me and tolerate the servants following behind me without much obstruction.

Although it's a bit strange that I didn't attend the sacrifices, holding the token bestowed by the Qin Emperor requires no further explanation, allowing me to move freely within the palace.

I told the servant that today I brought him into the Qin Palace to recommend him to the Qin Emperor, so he could act as my messenger in the palace.

He was happy, unaware that I had already decided to use his life to secure a means of escape from the Qin Palace for the Hu concubine.

We wandered around, passing through the front hall and entering the harem.

During my time by the Qin Emperor's side, I had already memorized these routes precisely for this day.

"Doctor, where are we?"

The servant, seeing me stop and peering ahead at the palace, asked in confusion.

I didn't answer; instead, I slowly unraveled the cloth from my right hand and extended my hands toward his back.