This year, shortly after the death of King Qin Zhaoxiang, an edict was issued from the Palace of Xianyang. It ordered Zhou Ji to take her newborn son, just over four months old, to the State of Zhao as a hostage, to appease them and ease tensions.,As soon as these words were spoken, the already heartbroken woman felt a surge of despair. She clutched her son tightly in her arms, tears streaming down her face once again.,Without stopping, they followed the long road. After two days, led by a detachment of heavy cavalry, they passed through Hedong and arrived in Shangdang. Crossing Shangdang, they reached the land of Zhao.。