Chapter 120 Parents' Love for Their Son
Zhao Yuanxi took the reply letter handed to him with both hands.
The letter was made of rolled silk and wrapped in sheepskin, and the seal on the outside was printed with Zhang's pattern.
Zhao Yuanxi put the letter aside and asked with a smile, "Didn't she write back to her son?"
If I remember correctly, Zhang Liang is her biological son!
Gao Sheng bowed his head and replied, "Madam Wei did not reply to the letter. She only asked me to tell him that he should obey the Queen Mother in Qin."
Zhao Yuanxi raised his eyebrows slightly. Mrs. Wei was actually more cautious than Zhang Liang.
"Is there anything else? If nothing else, you can go back and rest for a few days."
Gao Sheng stood up and took his leave, and the servants following him also left.
Only then did Zhao Yuanxi open the letter. Normally, the letters she delivered to others were just a thin piece of paper. Not to mention being wrapped in sheepskin, most of the time they didn't even have an envelope.
This was the first time she received a serious letter from someone.
The seal was made of clay, and the knot could only be untied after it was broken into pieces. Zhao Yuanxi poured out the contents, and found that the two pieces of silk were covered with words.
South Korea used the writing system of the former Jin Dynasty, which retained the characteristics of the bronze inscriptions of the Western Zhou Dynasty, while the Qin Dynasty used the large seal script of the Western Zhou Dynasty, which was mainly based on pictographic characters and evolved into small seal script.
Zhao Yuanxi thought she would need to find a translator, but when she opened it, she found that she could understand all the words in it.
"...I am deeply grateful to your country for taking care of my son and allowing him to enjoy the blessings of a foreign country. Whenever I think of this, I am filled with gratitude and tears. I don't know what to say. May the Queen Mother live a long and healthy life..."
Most of the first few words were just polite remarks. Zhao Yuanxi didn't pay much attention to them. His eyes were only on the last few sentences. Although they were nice words, he still felt like he was being played by a yin-yang.
Zhao Yuanxi had already imagined Mrs. Wei in a mansion in South Korea, who had just received news about her eldest son, gritting her teeth and suppressing her anger as she wrote back.
It was indeed unkind of the Qin State to detain Zhang Liang, but it had nothing to do with her. She was just trying to maximize Zhang Liang's value.
It is said that a son resembles his mother. It turns out that Zhang Liang learned his temper from his mother.
The other piece of silk was addressed to Zhang Liang:
Although you shouldn't read other people's letters, this is a letter for her!
After taking a few glances, Zhao Yuanxi couldn't help but burst out laughing.
Zhang Liang left Han without informing Mrs. Wei in advance. Throughout the whole process, Mrs. Wei scolded Zhang Liang without using any curse words, and almost said that she would dig his father out of the grave and let him teach Zhang Liang a lesson.
It is so satisfying to see naughty kids being educated by their parents.
Zhao Yuanxi laughed so hard that tears almost came out, rubbing his cheeks tired of laughing, "You, take this letter to Zhang Liang—forget it, just ask him to come over!"
Seeing that the Queen Mother looked like she was enjoying the show, You couldn't help but feel a little sympathy for Mr. Zhang.
Zhang Liang had just returned from outside when he received news that the Queen Mother wanted to summon him.
He thought that he had not done anything wrong in recent days, so what could the empress dowager want to find him for?
As soon as Zhao Yuanxi saw him, he couldn't help laughing, and his laughter made Zhang Liang feel cold on his back.
"Gao Sheng has returned. He brought a reply letter from your mother."
Zhang Liang took the silk cloth, but did not examine it directly. Instead, he raised his hand and prepared to put it into his sleeve.
"Don't you want to take a look now?" Zhao Yuanxi stopped him quickly.
Zhang Liang paused, and suddenly understood what Queen Mother Zhao meant. He felt a little amused and helpless. After reading the letter, he could no longer laugh.
"She asked you to stay in Qin and not go back! It seems like she doesn't want you anymore!" Zhao Yuanxi was just watching the fun.
Zhang Liang lowered his brows slightly and silently put the letter into his arms. "She was just thinking about me."
Since ancient times, a minister cannot serve two masters. Although Zhang Liang is no longer a minister of Qin, he has been recruited by the Queen Mother of Qin. Even if he does not want to admit it, he cannot change this fact.
Qin would not let him go back, and Han would not keep him.
Mrs. Wei's move was just to stop Zhang Liang from thinking about it.
"Parents who love their children will plan for them in the long run!" Zhao Yuanxi sighed.
Zhang Liang couldn't explain the feeling in his heart. Before leaving, he couldn't help but look back and said, "Empress Dowager, if I can convince you, mother, would you still be willing to take them in?"
Zhao Yuanxi raised his eyebrows slightly and smiled, "Of course, I always keep my word."
"Thank you!" Zhang Liang bowed to her solemnly.
After Zhang Liang left, Jang Geum couldn't help but ask, "Why does the Queen Mother value this man so much?"
There are many talented and learned people in Qin State, but I have never seen the Queen Mother pay so much attention to any of them.
"Maybe because he's good-looking?" Zhao Yuanxi blinked, his face full of sincerity.
Jang Geum smiled helplessly. If it comes to good looks, their king is no less handsome than him. Why doesn't the Queen Mother care so much about the king?
Yes! Jang Geum had discovered long ago that the Queen Mother did not care much about the King. At first, she thought it was because of the rebellion at the Prayer Hall that the King killed the Queen Mother's two children, and the Queen Mother was still angry with the King.
But now she discovered that the Queen Mother was not angry with the King, but seemed not to care.
"The Queen Mother just said that parents who love their children will make long-term plans for them. So what is the Queen Mother planning for the King?"
Zhao Yuanxi felt a little guilty. Why did he poke someone in the sore spot?
What's more, Ying Zheng is a stubborn guy. Does he still need her to help him with anything?
When she wanted to popularize basic education, she worked hard to deliver the books, but he didn't even pay any attention to her!
Anyway, the problem definitely doesn't lie with her. If anyone is to blame, blame Ying Zheng for being too arrogant!
Even so, Zhao Yuanxi, in order to maintain his image, said a lot of good things. "Of course, look at how much money the celadon has made for the Qin State. And the Yong paper and agricultural equipment are all good things that benefit the country and the people. Only when the country is stable and prosperous, and the people are well fed and clothed, can Zheng'er secure his throne!"
Jang Geum nodded in approval, "The Queen Mother is so far-sighted!"
She had followed Queen Dowager Zhao for so long and witnessed with her own eyes how the Queen Dowager made these things and how much benefit they brought to the State of Qin.
Zhao Yuanxi touched his nose embarrassedly.
She couldn't help but reflect on herself, wondering if she really didn't care enough about Ying Zheng. After all, she was his mother in name only, so it didn't seem very kind to watch him go down this dead end.
Although his temper is not very good, he is not without merits.
Advantages, what are his advantages?
Zhao Yuanxi pondered for a long time and finally figured out Ying Zheng's greatest advantage: generosity! As long as you listen to him and do things for him, he will give you whatever you want.
This is very typical of her! Zhao Yuanxi thought narcissistically.
Unfortunately, she didn't understand politics and only knew how to farm, so she couldn't help him much.
The final collapse of the Qin State was not only due to its harsh policies and laws, but also due to the extremely complicated struggles among various parties. Zhao Yuanxi felt that this was a mess and she could not find a solution at all.
It is a taboo for an amateur to guide an expert, and Zhao Yuanxi does not want to do such a thankless task.
Forget it! Let Ying Zheng worry about this matter himself!
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