"Brave! Are you attempting to alter my decree—or do you intend to rebel?" Qin Shi Huang still harbored doubts about Gao Liang's well-intentioned remarks, which left Gao Liang deeply disappointed. It appears that the historical Qin Shi Huang indeed insisted on his own way, naturally enforcing a harsh, autocratic rule—thus explaining the brief duration of the Qin dynasty. The fall of the Qin dynasty did not stem from Chen Sheng and Wu Guang's uprising, nor from Xiang Yu and Liu Bang rising up en masse to attack it; rather, it was the very severity of Qin's autocratic rule that brought about its demise. Indeed, the Qin's autocratic rule was as formidable as a tiger. The Tang Dynasty, for instance, achieved the Zhenguan Governance and the Kaiyuan Prosperity—lessons drawn from the fall of the Sui and Qin dynasties, which had both endured two reigns before collapsing—by embracing benevolent governance, ultimately achieving peace and prosperity throughout the realm. Gao Liang immediately confronted Qin Shi Huang: "Your Majesty! If I had intended to rebel, I would have done so long ago! Why come forward to advise?" The moment these words were spoken, everyone was astonished. Li This man is precisely the extraordinary person the Emperor wished me to find—one capable of withstanding an army of sixty thousand Qin soldiers! A true sage!" "Oh?" Qin Shi Huang was deeply surprised, his body trembling: "Could it be that you are a deity sent from heaven? How could you possibly withstand the assault of my sixty thousand seasoned troops?" Yet, upon closely examining Gao Liang from side to side, Qin Shi Huang saw only that he was handsome and noble—nothing particularly remarkable. So he shook his head vigorously, as if shaking a rattle, saying, "It's impossible! It's impossible! If you truly are a deity from heaven, I would immediately prostrate myself before you, seeking that the Qin dynasty may flourish forever!" Just as Qin Shi Huang finished speaking, a voice resonated from the sky: "What a bold Qin Zheng! You have even disregarded the celestial protectors of the heavens—the very Heavenly Guardian Deities! In my opinion, you may well be unfit to reign as Emperor!" The voice was remarkably powerful, as though emanating directly from the heavenly palace. Qin Shi Huang, Li Si, and all the ministers and officials hurried to kneel, startled and drenched in cold sweat. The voices faded, and only then did the crowd dare to lift their heads. To their astonishment, Gao Liang radiated a series of golden beams. These beams differed from natural sunlight—they were pure, a brilliant white light, vast and dazzling. Such holy light belonged exclusively to deities. "God of Heaven! Spare me! No, spare me!" Qin Shi Huang fell to his knees, pleading repeatedly. Amid the sorrowful appeals of the ministers, Gao Liang spoke with a voice that resonated throughout the cosmos: "Wine Zheng, listen! This Imperial Seal—your creation—is hereby confiscated by me, the Celestial Emperor. You have claimed to be divinely appointed, acting under the Emperor's name to command the world, yet your rule has been tyrannical. This is a grave offense. Wine Zheng! Present the Seal now! Otherwise, there will be no mercy!" His words carried an unmistakable dignity. How could Qin Shi Huang possibly refuse? This time, he bowed low and presented the genuine Imperial Seal to Gao Liang. Throughout the entire process, he dared not raise his eyes to meet Gao Liang's gaze. Gao Liang took the Imperial Jade Seal and, with his spiritual eyes, confirmed to him that this seal was genuine. Nodding immediately, he turned to Qin Shi Huang and said, "Since you have personally delivered the seal, I will not execute you at this time. However, your future performance will be crucial. Remember my words of reassurance. Go ahead and make your own way!" "Yes! Yes! I will certainly follow your advice! I will certainly follow your advice!" Qin Shi Huang responded repeatedly. At this moment, he no longer radiated the air of supreme authority and lofty dignity, but instead bowed humbly, deferential and obedient to someone of higher status. This was utterly unimaginable under normal circumstances. Wang Jianyuan was truly overjoyed—never in his wildest dreams had he imagined that, as a hostage, he would be granted true freedom today, and that his daughter, Princess Yushu, would also be able to live the life she had always desired. Gao Liang had originally intended to just walk away, but this kind of coquettish tone was rare—so he turned around and looked back at Yu Shu Princess, who stood thirty meters away, graceful and charming. He didn’t realize it at first, but once he looked, something truly remarkable struck him. It seemed that the woman before him—once known as Ah Feng—had changed. Though she was still just one person, she now felt entirely different. Indeed, Yu Shu Princess, the magnificent beauty of the Gao Li state, surpassing even Mo Chou in elegance, was no exaggeration. Honestly, Gao Liang had always admired her in the past, but only as a mere appreciation—after all, with his exceptional spiritual strength, he had developed a certain immunity to ordinary beauties. Moreover, Gao Liang had never lacked beautiful women in his life. With this journey to the Qin Dynasty, bringing his wife Zhang Yuping along, he had grown even more indifferent to the usual beauties. Now, watching how Lady Afeng has transformed into the Golden Phoenix, how a sparrow has become a phoenix, Gao Liang finds it most fascinating. Yet he still only appreciates it. He steps forward and gently pulls Princess Yuzhu. Yuzhu's delicate hands are now held firmly and warmly by Gao Liang's strong, broad grasp. "Splendor and prosperity! I can't give you those! Fame, status, wealth—I can't offer you those either! Think deeply about it! Moreover, I have nothing at all!" Gao Liang deliberately sighs, saying this. Gao Liang just gave a gentle smile, released the hand of Princess Yushu, and said, "If I can't offer you anything, will you still be willing?" "I am!" Princess Yushu replied with such firm determination. Zhang Yuping's heart leapt excitedly. A pang of jealousy surged—hmm! Thinking of taking my husband away from me? Never! Zhang Yuping's thoughts, Gao Liang certainly knew well. Without a word, he calmly turned to Princess Yushu and said, "I only need one maid. Would you be willing to take on that role?"