Mrs. Qin Xiangguo

064

"How about marrying a Princess of Qin and sending you home?"

Zhao Weizhen's words fell to the ground, and Young Master Qi almost threw the wine vessel in his hand.

He raised his head suddenly and quickly looked at Zhao Weizhen for a long time, only to see her smiling slightly, unable to tell whether the words were meant as a joke or seriously.

"Mrs. Meng Wei was joking." Young Master Qi stabilized his mind: "How can Qi be virtuous?"

The embarrassment and shyness just now were swept away in an instant.

Not bad.

This made Zhao Weizhen think highly of him.

When a big topic was brought up, not only did he not panic, but he could respond calmly. He deserved to be the person who helped Qin State in the future and caused Qin State a lot of trouble.

After he put down the wine vessel, he even tried to change the subject: "Although Mrs. Huayang intends to be a matchmaker, it's not likely that the daughter of the royal family will be willing."

Zhao Weizhen had an expression on his face, but he continued what he wanted to say: "Did you hear the rumors about the Chu Kingdom recently?"

Young Master Qi froze and remained silent.

Just because he didn't speak, didn't mean the wingman didn't move.

Xiao Yingzheng raised his head: "What are the rumors?"

OK!I knew it was right to bring Yingzheng here.

The nine-year-old wingman was very kind, and since he opened his mouth, Zhao Weizhen immediately took it.

She subtly slowed down her speech: "The rumor is that Mr. Chunshen..."

Young Master Qi had no choice but to break his silence.He shook his head: "Mrs. Meng Wei, the rumors are all false. I don't believe Mr. Chun Shen would do such a thing."

what rumour?

Naturally, it is Chunshen Jun, Xiangguo of Chu State, who is very good at embedding flowers and trees.He gave the pregnant concubine Ji to the king of Chu to be the queen, and the prince born was the son of Chunshen Jun, not the son of the king of Chu.

The commercial spies left by Lu Buwei in various places played an excellent role at this time.

Most of his caravans and shops stayed at or near post houses in various countries.If one wanted to spread rumors, it was just a matter of talking while eating. In a very short period of time, rumors about Lord Chunshen and the Crown Prince of Chu had spread throughout Xianyang City.

Presumably, it will be a matter of time before Chu State spreads the word.

"Meng Kai made a slip of the tongue."

Zhao Weizhen lowered his head and took the initiative to pick up the wine vessel: "I'll make an apology."

After speaking, she drank the fruit wine in the glass in one gulp.

After putting down the wine vessel, Zhao Weizhen continued: "But Meng Wei has no intention of sowing discord, he just thinks that this is the son's opportunity."

Young Master Qi restrained his previous apprehension, leaving only caution.

"Qi doesn't understand Madam's meaning." He replied cautiously.

not understand?

How could you not understand!When he asked, it proved that young master Qi was not against rumors, nor was he afraid of rumors causing trouble.

Otherwise, shouldn't the topic be interrupted immediately, or simply get up and leave?

If he doesn't understand, it means he wants to understand.

Zhao Weizhen hooked the corners of his mouth imperceptibly, and then asked calmly: "Do you still remember the matter of Marquis Chunping?"

Young Master Qi Yilin.

"In the past, Marquis Chunping, the former crown prince of Zhao State, took Xianyang as a hostage. I was not in Qin State at that time, but the son was there, so I should have known him as Marquis Chunping." Zhao Weizhen said.

"...Remember." Young Master Qi replied, "Rumours kill people."

Among them are Zhao Weizhen and Lu Buwei who added fuel and vinegar to it.

In retrospect, the two of them didn't do anything, they just released the news and handed Zhao Yan a knife.

In this day and age, the thing of "personal value" is really too important.

So Chunpinghou's rumors destroyed his value in King Zhao's heart, and thus lost his position as prince.

Therefore, regardless of whether the prince of Chu is the real son of the king of Chu, the spread of rumors is a powerful weapon to attack the rationality of his position as prince.

"A rumor is a knife."

Zhao Weizhen persuaded: "Young master naturally doesn't believe these words, but if you say too much, it is inevitable that others will believe it."

Young Master Qi fell into deep thought.

He sat opposite Zhao Weizhen for a long time without saying a word, and for a long time, he just stroked the edge of the wine vessel with his thumb.

Zhao Weizhen was not in a hurry, she patiently prepared food for Ying Zheng, waiting for his response.

Finally, Young Master Qi broke the silence by himself.

"I know Mrs. Meng Wei was entrusted by the late king."

Young Master Qi said in a low voice: "I don't want the Chu people to influence the affairs of state in the Qin court. Madam is going against the current queen."

The queen here is Mrs. Huayang.

Zhao Weizhen smiled unabashedly: "Sure enough, Meng Wei is right, the young master is a smart man."

There was nothing to hide about her motives.

It involves important affairs of the family and the country, and now that Zhao Weizhen can directly intervene, why bother to hide it?

Young Master Qi is not a fool, even if Zhao Weizhen operates secretly in private, can't he and Mrs. Huayang see it?

It's better to just bring everything to the bright side, how much she occupies an open and frank posture.

The current situation is clear at a glance: Whether Young Master Qi stays in Qin State or goes to Chu State, he is an enemy that should not be underestimated.

Stay in Qin State, then the future situation is likely to be the same as in history.

Even if Zhao Weizhen is present, the first thing Xiao Yingzheng does when he becomes the King of Qin is to clean up the government and suppress the Chu faction.And the son Qi who became Lord Changping was the number one troublemaker.

How about sending it to the Chu Congress?

Zhao Weizhen couldn't be sure either.

But she knew that there were many people in Chu State coveting the crown prince right now.The king of Chu has so many sons and courtiers, how many of them are planning to dismount the prince, Lord Chunshen and others.

According to historical records, after the death of King Chu, there was a lot of internal struggle in Chu State for the throne.

What if another son Qi is added?

Rounding up means that this game has entered the final stage of running the drug circle. There is no place to hide, no place to hide, and you have to face it head-on.

At this time, Zhao Weizhen sent a high player into the game.

Mix it up yourselves!

The worst thing is that Young Master Qi becomes the king of Chu by his own ability and means, but even so, there will be a queen of Qin behind him at that time.

"Yes."

Zhao Weizhen said frankly: "Meng Kai told the truth, son. I don't want to leave a strong enemy in the court in the future. Who told you, son, that your identity is the key, and your ability is not bad?"

Young Master Qi shook his head: "I live in Qin, what's the point?"

Zhao Weizhen: "In Qin State, although you don't have the name of a proton, you have the reality of a proton. Mrs. Huayang acted as a matchmaker for you, in order to promote you to be a minister of the Qin court. But a minister has bigger dreams, but in the end he is not It’s just a kingdom of names.”

The young master smiled.

He was finally willing to raise his eyes again and made eye contact with Zhao Weizhen.

Xu Shi saw that she was magnanimous, so Young Master Qi no longer hesitated, and let go a little.

"Madam." Young Master Qi half-jokingly said: "Not everyone is like Madam, who has no interest in being a Marquis."

"I took that as a compliment."

Zhao Weizhen smiled, and the absurdity first appeared, so he took all of them back.

"My lord, you and I hit it off, so Meng Wei said it straight." Zhao Weizhen continued: "There are countless people who want the position of Xiangguo. Even if you are promoted step by step by Mrs. Huayang, the Duke of Qin and other nobles of Qin , and won’t just watch you go up.”

"Mrs. Meng Wei will not allow me to take the position of Prime Minister." Young Master Qi said bluntly.

Zhao Weizhen nodded sharply: "Being a minister is like walking on thin ice. If you gain power today, you may be killed tomorrow."

Young Master Qi retorted: "It's the same for me when I go back to Chu State. If I get involved in the dispute of heirs, if I am not careful, I will die without a whole body."

Zhao Weizhen: "It's also dangerous, the position of a prime minister, or the position of a monarch, which one do you think will benefit you more?"

Young Master Qi: "..."

If he doesn't speak, it proves that Young Master Qi has the answer in his heart.

At this point, Zhao Weizhen is almost sure that the young master Qi's heart has wavered.

He is an ambitious person, otherwise he would not threaten Qin in the future.Because of this, Zhao Weizhen dared to take such a big advantage to showdown with him.

See, that's my plan.

You are not fooled, so are you willing to cooperate with it?

"In the past, King Xianzhao was just a hostage of Yan State." Zhao Weizhen struck while the iron was hot: "He was not valued by King Huiwen, and he was almost a transparent person in the Qin court. It was because of the support of King Wuling of Zhao State that he was able to sit as the king of the country." on the throne. This sitting will last for more than 50 years.”

After Zhao Weizhen finished speaking, he lowered his eyes.

With so much eloquence, her mouth was dry.

Picking up fruit wine to moisten his throat, Zhao Weizhen continued: "Suppose you return to Chu State, with the support of Qin State behind you, Bao Buqi will be the second King Zhao."

"First."

At this point, Xiao Yingzheng interrupted again: "He is the first King Zhao of Chu."

Young Master Qi heard this and looked at Ying Zheng in disbelief.

Not to mention the other party, even Zhao Weizhen paused for Ying Zheng's words.

This wingman is really worth it!What kind of interest temptation in the world can carry more weight than his words?

Go back and add a month of chicken legs to Xiao Yingzheng!

"And the current rumor about Chun Shenjun is a good start."

Zhao Weizhen continued: "My lord, maybe the rumors are pure rumors, but you must be the real son of King Chu."

At the end of the speech, Zhao Weizhen emphasized the word "certainly".

Let me ask, one may be a real son, and the other must be a real son, which one has more advantage?

Young Master Qi smiled wryly: "Thanks to Mrs. Meng Wei's high regard, but in Chu State, my brothers and sisters may also have ideas."

"There are also ideas."

Zhao Weizhen asked: "Why can't it be you, son?"

Young Master Qi: "..."

He didn't speak, but this was the third time Young Master Qi fell silent.

That's enough.

If you are not moved, the other party will probably refute fiercely and firmly deny it.But Young Master Qi didn't deny it, it was another kind of frankness: he was really moved.

It's good to be excited, and don't rush for a moment or two.

Zhao Weizhen accepted it as soon as he saw it.

"I'll stop here. I beg you to think about it carefully." She ended the topic: "Maybe you feel that you are an abandoned child in another country. But please think about it, Mr. Chu a few years ago Handan, what about its situation?"

Young Master Qi sighed: "Let me think about it, ma'am."

Zhao Weizhen smiled: "Okay."

She picked up the chopsticks again and picked up some meat for Xiao Yingzheng.

"Fortunately, what I made today is a pot." Zhao Weizhen joked: "Otherwise, Meng Kai would talk a lot, and the food would be completely cold!"

After that, Zhao Weizhen stopped talking about political affairs, and the topic only revolved around daily life.

A lunch can be regarded as a feast for the guests and the host.

After seeing off Young Master Qi, Zhao Weizhen heaved a sigh of relief.

In the school on weekdays, Zhao Weizhen always leaves time for a few children to take a nap.After forming the habit, Xiao Yingzheng had already been sleepy after lunch, and he just yawned secretly when Young Master Qi left.

As a result, halfway through the yawn, Zhao Weizhen rushed forward.

After agreeing not to pinch her face, she still couldn't hold back, patted Xiao Yingzheng on the shoulder, and touched his head again. If it wasn't for the nine-year-old boy who couldn't hold him anymore, Zhao Weizhen wished he could be picked up again. Take a turn.

Ying Zheng was rubbed unexpectedly: "... madam!"

Zhao Weizhen: "Don't move, let me rub it again."

Damn, he cooperated too well!

The sense of accomplishment of talking about moving Gongzi Qi is just like that, because Zhao Weizhen knows that it is impossible for him not to be moved.But the time spent on a meal, and Xiao Yingzheng's ability to judge the situation and analyze the pros and cons showed a big surprise to Zhao Weizhen.

He is only nine years old.

But joining the topic of adults talking about state affairs, not only does not show timidity, but also speaks to the point.

This is her student!The cub she brought!Not to mention how proud Zhao Weizhen was.

"Young Master Zheng really helped me a lot." Zhao Weizhen was overjoyed: "If similar things happen again in the future, I will definitely take you with me!"

Ying Zheng reluctantly let Zhao Weizhen rub it, but his always indifferent face softened.

"Okay." Xiao Yingzheng said, "It's a deal."

When Lu Buwei came to the restaurant, what he saw was Zhao Weizhen rubbing and rubbing against Xiao Yingzheng.

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He immediately couldn't help laughing: "It seems that there is no need for Buwei to ask questions."

Only then did Zhao Weizhen reluctantly put his hands back and stood up.

Politician Ying saluted politely: "Mr. Buwei."

Since he classified Lu Buwei as "one of his own", although his words and deeds have not changed, his attitude has become much more natural.

Of course Lu Buwei also saw it.

Whether it was the previous vigilance or the current trust, Lu Buwei accepted everything according to the order.

"Mr. Zheng." After saluting, he smiled and patted him on the shoulder like a real elder, "Have you helped Madam a lot?"

Ying Zheng nodded, and then asked curiously, "Isn't Mr. Bu Wei surprised?"

"Accident what?"

"Madame can convince Young Master Qi."

"No surprise." Lu Buwei said without hesitation, "If Young Master Qi had no ambition and ability, Mrs. Hua Yang would not have promoted him like this."

"Ambition..."

Hearing this word, Ying Zheng bowed his head slightly.

He seems to be thinking, and also seems to be confirming: "An ambitious person will be tempted by huge benefits, even if the benefits are accompanied by huge risks."

Lu Buwei paused when he heard that.

Obviously, he didn't expect Ying Zheng to be able to sum up such a point of view from his own sentence.

But Lu Buwei's reaction was also quick.

He quickly raised his head and glanced at Zhao Weizhen, somewhat understanding her usual habits when getting along with Ying Zheng.

Now that Yingzheng thought of this aspect himself, Lu Buwei took advantage of the situation and said, "That's right. Mr. Zheng, you have to remember that if you use it properly, it will be a very good weapon."

Ying Zheng raised his eyes, and Lu Buwei's shadow was reflected in his dark eyes: "That's how Mr. Buwei chose my father."

Lu Buwei still maintained a gentle smile: "It's the same, Mr. Zichu chose me."

Zhao Weizhen: "What are you doing here?"

Lu Buwei: "Take you home."

On the way back, he didn't say anything more.

The two sat in the carriage, chatting with each other, until they arrived at the Lu Mansion, Lu Buwei sighed: "Wei Zhen is really bold."

"What?" Zhao Weizhen raised his eyebrows.

Even after becoming the crown prince and Taifu, Lu Buwei still used a single carriage and hadn't changed it for several years.The space inside Che Yu was small, Zhao Weizhen sat opposite him, his knees could almost touch it.

But Lu Buwei didn't think there was anything wrong.

He even enjoyed being in close contact with Zhao Weizhen and meeting her gaze. Lu Buwei tilted his head and said with a smile: "If son Qi is mediocre, let him go back, but he is not."

Zhao Weizhen: "Afraid of letting the tiger go back to the mountain?"

"Let the tiger go back to the mountain? It's a good metaphor."

Now Lu Buwei is no stranger to Zhao Weizhen's novel words: "Weizhen knows in his heart that son Qi is likely to become the king of Chu, and it will also be a threat to Qin at that time."

Zhao Weizhen raised the corner of his mouth slightly: "Who said that letting the tiger go must cause trouble?"

If he is defeated, it is best; if he is undefeated, the worst is to become the king of Chu.

However, the state of Qin is not afraid of strong enemies. When the young master Qi Ruo returns to the state, when he fights with his brothers in the state of Chu, the future Qin court will be less troublesome, and Xiao Yingzheng will become the queen of Qin, which will greatly reduce the obstacles to clearing the government.

Chu State can develop, can't Qin State continue to develop with this?

Moreover, Lu Buwei must have understood this simple truth better than her.

"What are you doing here?" Zhao Weizhen asked: "What's the use of coming to the restaurant to be your tutor?"

"Cough cough."

Zhao Weizhen went straight to the point, and Lu Buwei immediately covered his face with his sleeves and pretended to cough a few times: "Go to the station to pick up some things."

"Pick up something?"

What is worth picking up in person? !

Lu Buwei saw Zhao Weizhen's surprise at a glance: "The gift for Weizhen, I have ordered someone to go ahead and send it back to Weizhen's room."

Something for her?

Pick it up in person, but also cover it up.Zhao Weizhen was full of question marks by Lu Buwei.

When she returned home, she went straight to her room, and Zhao Weizhen saw a square wooden box with the length and width of bamboo slips placed on the long table without the maid's warning.

Zhao Weizhen opened the box in confusion, and as soon as the lid was lifted, the bright golden light almost blinded her dog's eyes.

A whole box of gold jewelry is lined up in a dazzling array.

In the pre-Qin period, such gold materials could be described as light in luxury, not to mention that among the many jewelry, there are gemstones and agates as embellishments.

Even if Zhao Weizhen didn't like jewelry any more, she was too shocked to speak.

What is Lu Buwei doing, robbing a jewelry store?

Moreover, upon careful observation, a whole box of jewelry, from hairpins to earrings, to necklaces and bracelets, was found to be matching.

Many of them Zhao Weizhen didn't even know where to wear them, especially...

She took out a pair of gold rings from the box.

Compared with other jewelry embellished with jewels, this pair of gold rings is a bit plain.But even so, on the polished and smooth surface of the golden ring, there are still extremely detailed patterns and decorations, as if it were a totem of a foreign race.

It's just that the gold ring is a bit wide for a bracelet.

that--

"The gold ring is polished smooth, and it fits on... the ankle."

What Lu Buwei said before came to mind unconsciously.

Zhao Weizhen: "..."

She put the gold ring back into the box with a blank expression.

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a few months later.

Under the auspices of Mrs. Huayang, son Qi married a girl from the clan of the Qin State.

The national mourning that lasted for a year is finally over.Crown Prince An Guojun officially became the King of Qin, and sat in the center of the Qin court as a king.

Mr. Yangquan has lived the past few days with anticipation and suffering.

He should move around, and persuade what should be persuaded, but Qin Wangzhu refused to announce the candidate for Xiangguo for a long time, which made Yangquan Jun feel very uncomfortable.

That night, he made up his mind that if there was no further movement, he could only look for his own sister, even if it was annoying to ask about the situation.

Just do it.

Mr. Yangquan had just made up his mind, only to hear a scene of chaos outside the house.

"It's not good, Your Majesty, it's not good!"

The housekeeper ran all the way, regardless of etiquette, and went straight in.

Mr. Yangquan got up immediately: "What happened?"

The housekeeper was out of breath: "King Qin, King Qin are gone!"