Yet Zhang Yurong shook her head vigorously, like a paddle in a wind. At just the moment when Qin Shi Huang was about to resort to force to resolve his own pressing issues, someone from outside announced, "Your Majesty! The medicinal soup you requested has arrived!" Of course, Qin Shi Huang was not pleased. He had been on the verge of having Lady Li executed right there and then, only for this interruption to completely derail his plans. He immediately said in displeasure, "Get out! Get out right now!" The messenger promptly retreated. Qin Shi Huang had hoped everything would now be settled, allowing him to continue enjoying himself. But then, two voices spoke up again: "Your Majesty! Please use the soup! It's freshly prepared in the pharmacy!" Qin Shi Huang had intended to reprimand them, but upon hearing it was freshly brewed in the pharmacy, he immediately calmed down and said, "Bring it forward!" At once, two male servants presented the soup. Zhang Yuping immediately felt delighted to see that these two were Zhao Erhu and Zeng Erniu, brothers under Gao Liang's command—surely, Gao Liang was also with them. Yet, in front of Qin Shi Huang, she could not speak just yet; this was her moment. Since Qin Shi Huang was naturally suspicious and never fully trusted anyone, he would not drink the soup casually. Instead, he would first have a servant try it, only after seeing that the servant had no adverse reaction would he himself take a sip. At this very moment, Qin Shi Huang's full attention was focused on the soup. Zhang Yuping deliberately walked over to Zhao Erhu and Zeng Erniu. When they first entered, they had naturally been amazed to see that the young lady of the elder, their mistress, had now become Qin Shi Huang's Lìfēi. But now, with no time to fully understand what had happened! As Lìfēi passed by, Zhao Erhu and Zeng Erniu quietly said, "Don't worry, Lady, Gao Liang will surely find a way to rescue you." Just, the headmaster asked you to pay special attention to the jade seal of Qin Shi Huang!" "Ah! I really forgot about it—thank you for reminding me! Great!" Zhang Yuping nodded. At this moment, Qin Shi Huang had already finished drinking the medicinal soup. Zhang Yuping pretended to be genuinely concerned and asked, "Your Majesty! How does it taste?" "Excellent! Excellent! Haha! I actually feel something after drinking it!" Qin Shi Huang praised. "Your Majesty! If you like it, I'd be honored to prepare this soup for you personally! Would that be alright?" Zhang Yuping cooed. Qin Shi Huang was delighted—having felt a remarkable sense of energy and clarity after drinking it—so he immediately nodded. "Then that means Your Majesty has agreed to go to the pharmacy, hasn't he?" Zhang Yuping asked. Qin Shi Huang nodded again. "Thank you so much for your kind permission!" Zhang Yuping spoke softly and beautifully. "I agree, but with a condition! Today I'm in a particularly good mood, so I'll stay here with Li Fei!" Qin Shi Huang said, his eyes sparkling. Nevertheless, the Princess has one request: Emperor, though you are constantly occupied with affairs of state, I am unable to assist you—I have never seen that large seal before! I don’t even know whether it is similar to our Goryeo kingdom’s imperial seal. Could the Emperor allow me to see it personally?" Zhang Yuping's eyes sparkled as she turned them toward the emperor, eager to witness the jade seal of Qin Shi Huang. "Huh?! The imperial harem is to remain politically neutral! You…?" Qin Shi Huang suddenly found himself saying this unexpectedly. "Hmph! I have no interest in this jade seal at all—only wish to see it! Emperor, if you refuse to let me see it, then I shall simply withdraw!" Zhang Yuping was utterly surprised by Qin Shi Huang's such a suspicious nature, and with a quick glance, she said. "Very well! Very well! I shall comply!" After saying this, Qin Shi Huang handed over his personal jade seal to Zhang Yuping. As soon as she saw it, she gasped—she was completely amazed. This was precisely the "Imperial Seal of China" that Zhang Yупing had seen in the "Treasures of the Nation" program on China Central Television. She clearly remembered the article titled "A Discussion on the Imperial Seal of China" by Di Yongjun from the Institute of Ethnic Studies, published in the journal of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. The seal, also known as the "Imperial Seal," was commissioned by Qin Shi Huang and carved from the "Heshi Jade." Measuring four inches in diameter, it features five dragons intertwined at its top rim. On the front face, the eight characters "Received from Heaven, Long-lived and Ever-Enduring," inscribed in seal script by Li Si, symbolize the divine mandate and legitimacy of imperial authority. Subsequently, successive emperors regarded the seal as a precious emblem of state importance, treating it as a treasured artifact. Possession of the seal signified that the ruler had been divinely appointed; its loss indicated the decline of the dynasty's fortunes. Emperors who ascended the throne without the seal were often mocked as "blank-emperors," lacking authority and regarded with contempt by the public. Thus, ambitious contenders vied for supremacy, leading to repeated changes of hands for the Imperial Seal, which journeyed across the Chinese heartland for over two thousand years. Yet eventually it vanished without a trace, its whereabouts now entirely unknown—leaving many deeply saddened. Now, unexpectedly, this very imperial treasure appears before her eyes, and Zhang Yuping is thrilled. But just as she begins to appreciate it, Qin Shi Huang retrieves the seal. Zhang Yuping feels disappointed—she never expected Qin Shi Huang to be so stingy, only allowing her to view it for less than three minutes before taking it back. She hasn't even had the chance to determine whether this jade seal was originally crafted from the Hu Shi Bi! At this moment, Qin Shi Huang gazes at her with a dazed, enchanted expression, and there is no one else nearby—Zhang Yuping feels a sense of insecurity. Yet suddenly, she blinks, grinning: "Ah! I've got it!" With a voice that could captivate every man in the realm, she says, "Your Majesty, please don't rush! I haven't even gone to change my clothes yet!" Emperor Qin, gazing at the beautiful and blossoming Consort Li, felt as if he had drunk honey—sweet and delighted. He immediately exclaimed, "Excellent! Excellent! But hurry—朕 can't wait any longer!" When Emperor Qin saw Zhang Yuping again, he was truly astonished. It turned out that Zhang Yuping had worn a distinctive imperial gown that Qin had never seen before—a qipao, which was entirely new to the Qin court. As Zhang Yuping, having traveled from 2011 to over two thousand years ago in the Qin dynasty, now wore a garment from the 21st century, this qipao was a revelation. The qipao, one of the traditional women's garments originating from the Manchu women's attire, was refined and developed by Han women during the early 20th century under the Republic of China, officially designated as one of the national ceremonial dresses in 1929. After the founding of the Republic, Han women in cities such as Shanghai and Beijing further adapted and improved the style. Thus, the qipao became the women's fashion of the Republic era, evolving from the long robes traditionally worn by Manchu women. Because the Manchu people referred to themselves as "flag people," their women's attire came to be known as "qipao." Throughout the Shunzhi and Jiaqing periods, repeated imperial edicts repeatedly condemned the trend among Manchu women who adopted Han women's dress styles. By the late Qing dynasty, Han women also began to emulate Manchu attire. The gradual convergence of Manchu and Han women's clothing styles gradually narrowed the distinctions between the two, laying the groundwork for the qipao's nationwide popularity.