42 Chapter 42
◎Opportunity.◎
In the carriage, Ying Zheng was resting with his eyes closed, while Fusu was leaning on his father with his eyes drooping.
Visiting relatives is really a tiring job, especially visiting four families in one day, Fusu thought vaguely. He began to understand the parents in the 21st century a little bit. They let their children run around during the day to burn up their energy so that they can sleep well at night.
Suddenly, a big hand patted Fusu's back twice, and he woke up with a start.
When I looked up, I saw my father's concerned eyes and soft voice: "You didn't take a nap today, go to sleep."
Dad, you scared your son awake.
Fusu rubbed his body against his father's arms. It was already quite cold in October, and people had to wear thick clothes when going out, so he could only feel the smooth fabric.
Ying Zheng thought that his eldest son was going to lean on him to sleep, but he unexpectedly buried himself in his arms and sobbed for a while, and it was unknown what he said.
Ying Zheng lowered his head to listen and asked, "Are you not sleepy anymore?"
I was quite sleepy, but after this scare... Fusu sighed silently in his heart, I am a father who can't coax his children to sleep, fortunately I am not a real child.
"Father, Meng Hua said..." Fusu leaned over to reveal his mouth and spoke, "Some people are jealous of him and bully him, while others are trying to get answers from him."
"Hmm?" Ying Zheng's eyes darkened. "Who are they?"
Fusu shook his head: "I have asked Meng Qing to check it out."
Ying Zheng snorted coldly: "You are quite courageous."
Fusu knew his father was more concerned about his own affairs, so he said, "Don't be angry, father. It could just be that the child is simply curious and I'm overthinking it."
As for those who are jealous of Meng Hua, it is easier to understand. The successful artificial hatching of eggs was praised by the king, so it is not surprising that some people are jealous.
"If there's nothing going on this year, let Meng Yi investigate," Ying Zheng said. "That would be best."
It would be fine if it was just a child, but if adults were involved after the body was dug out, and if they had other purposes, someone would probably be in big trouble.
Fusu had no sympathy for those with evil intentions. He changed the subject and said, "Father, did Lord Changping make you unhappy?"
Ying Zheng raised an eyebrow and asked, "Why do you say that?"
Fusu said, "Because it's very obvious. I think it's not just me who can see it. Father, Lord Changping must have felt it too."
"I just want him to know." Ying Zheng said.
Fusu asked curiously, "Father, did Lord Changping do something unfaithful?"
Ying Zheng said coldly, "If he really dares to betray the Qin State, he will never stand a chance with me."
Fusu suddenly realized that Changping Jun was exiled in his previous life. Judging from his later anti-Qin stance, he must have done something harmful to Qin. His father hated betrayal the most in his life, and he would never tolerate Changping Jun.
Fusu sighed, "Changping Jun has never set foot in Chu in his life. I never thought he cared so much about it."
The coldness on Ying Zheng's face faded, revealing a hint of a smile: "How do you know it's about this?"
Fusu said: "Apart from this matter, there is nothing else that can displease my father."
Ying Zheng was a king who was very tolerant of his court officials. He did not care much about their private affairs. As long as they worked hard in government affairs and did not deceive or betray him, he would never be petty.
Ying Zheng rubbed his head and said, "Changping Jun has assisted me for many years. Even a child can understand the truth, so he should understand it too."
Years ago, after achieving a small victory in the attack on Zhao, Ying Zheng verified that the cavalry equipped with high-bridge saddles and stirrups were indeed sharper and braver. He believed that Qin could begin to formulate a plan to gradually erode and annex the six countries.
As the right prime minister, Changping Jun was naturally Ying Zheng's confidant. When Ying Zheng and his important ministers discussed plans in a small meeting, he should have taken the lead and offered advice to the Qin State, just as he had done in the past.
But soon, Ying Zheng discovered that the right prime minister, whom he needed and valued, was slacking off. Especially when discussing how to slowly consume the State of Chu and how to attack the State of Chu in the future, Changping Jun almost did not speak, and when asked about it, his attitude was vague.
Changping Jun's attitude between Qin and Chu made Ying Zheng furious. Ying Zheng had trusted and used him over the years. He had been eating Qin's salary for many years and his whole family had received the favor of Qin Jun. However, he was no match for Chu, a country he had never set foot in!
For Ying Zheng, this was tantamount to betrayal.
Fortunately, because the New Year was approaching, the small meeting was postponed until after the New Year, and Ying Zheng was able to calm down and think slowly about what he should do about Changping Jun.
In view of his many years of contribution, Ying Zheng decided to give Changping Jun another chance and let him choose again between Qin and Chu.
However, since Changping Jun dared to waver between Qin and Chu, it meant that he had lost all of Ying Zheng's trust. Even if he finally chose to be loyal to Qin, he would no longer be valued by Ying Zheng.
The opportunity that Ying Zheng gave to Changping Jun was a chance to survive.
Fusu hesitated for a moment, then asked, "Father, what if Lord Changping doesn't change his mind?"
Ying Zheng said, "Then Xianyang might not be able to accommodate him."
Fusu nodded slowly.
Ying Zheng pinched his cheek and asked, "What are you thinking about? Is it Mi Qing?"
"Father, Mi Qing may be different from his father?" Fusu said.
"So what?" Ying Zheng said coldly, "As long as he is his father's son, many things are already determined."
Fusu fell silent.
Ying Zheng smiled, then looked down at his eldest son's expression and said, "I didn't say anything. It's not like I'm forbidding you from using him in the future. Why are you so unhappy?"
As long as Changping Jun did not commit the crime of exterminating three clans, and just secretly missed the State of Chu in his heart, he could still save his life.
If Mi Qing is not as ungrateful as his father and does have some talent, why not Fusu using him in the future?
Fusu shook his head. "I was thinking about something else. Father, if Mi Qing and Changping Jun have different positions, can Mi Qing influence his father?"
Ying Zheng said, "I'm afraid that Changping Jun will influence Mi Qing first."
Fusu paused and sighed, "Indeed."
Ying Zheng was about to say a few words to comfort his eldest son when he heard him say, "Don't worry, father. I won't reveal your intentions to Mi Qing."
Ying Zheng was not worried about this. He rubbed his eldest son's head and said, "How about... after the new year, I will order Mi Qing not to come again."
It is still unknown what choice Changping Jun will make, or whether he will take risks. If he brings trouble to his family in the future, Fusu, who has been with Mi Qing for a long time, will be sad.
Fusu immediately shook his head: "Changping Jun's position is undecided. If we do this, I'm afraid it will provoke him and make him completely turn to Chu, which would be bad."
Ying Zheng snorted: "Am I afraid of him?"
Fusu said seriously, "Although Chu is not as strong as before, it is still difficult to deal with compared to the other five countries. Father, we cannot underestimate the enemy."
It was popular to keep retainers in the pre-Qin period. Changping Jun had been the right prime minister of Qin for many years, and no one knew how many people were under his command. If he secretly communicated with the State of Chu at this time, I am afraid that even if they were on guard, some would slip through the net. It would be better to take it step by step.
Ying Zheng laughed and said, "Is it your turn to teach Father a lesson?"
Fusu was stunned for a moment, then quickly said, "I dare not teach you a lesson, I am only giving you advice."
"Oh, that's good." Ying Zheng tapped his eldest son's forehead with his finger and said with a smile, "I have decided to listen to your advice."
Fusu concealed his complicated feelings and added, "Besides, just now when we were at Changping Jun's residence, Father had already demonstrated your kindness to them. If you abandon Mi Qing, it would seem that Father is fickle, which is not good either."
Ying Zheng nodded and praised seriously, "Not bad, not bad. You are speaking very insightfully now. I think you can enter the court."
Fusu said embarrassedly, "Father, please don't laugh at me. My limited knowledge is no match for the erudition of the ministers in the court."
Ying Zheng dropped his joking expression and said seriously, "Those in the court may appear faultless on the surface, but how much of that is true? They all have their own agenda. Fusu, you're too young and inexperienced to see through it."
Fusu said solemnly: "I know, Father, I will learn slowly."
Ying Zheng's expression softened again and he rubbed Fusu's head again.
…
After returning to the palace, Fusu was exhausted. He said goodbye to his father and went back to the palace to sleep.
The exercise before the New Year was very effective. When Fusu woke up the next day, he had recovered his energy.
Li Ying was fiddling with his phone watching Liu Ju and Li Chengqian quarrel. Seeing Fusu yawning, he waved and said hello, "My Lord, you slept well."
Fusu sat down casually and said, "You are really energetic."
Li Ying left the palace as part of the entourage yesterday. He didn't even have a carriage to ride in, which only made him more tired. Unexpectedly, he got up earlier than Fusu.
Li Ying shrugged and said, "How can we, the cattle and horses, be the same as your boss?"
Fusu chose to skip the topic. Seeing that he was looking at his phone with great interest, he asked, "Can you tell me what you are looking at?"
Li Ying said with a grin, "Watching people quarrel is boring after watching it for too long. Sir, I have a question. Can you answer it?"
"They are both so idle." Fusu sighed and said, "You ask first, and I will answer as appropriate."
Li Ying then said, "Yesterday at Li Si's house, we met three girls. Which one is your wife?"
Fusu knew he would ask this, but there was nothing worth hiding: "Pink clothes."
"Oh, she thinks you are bigger than hers." Li Ying said again.
Fusu said: "She... is one and a half years older than me."
Li Ying smiled and said, "You remember it so clearly, so it seems that there is a good chance that you will be able to continue your relationship in this life."
Fusu didn't want to discuss this topic with anyone, so he changed the subject again: "Yingyue will marry Li You in the future."
Li Ying was stunned. He counted on his fingers and said with a grin, "What a pervert."
Fusu sat up straight and asked, "Who are you calling a pervert?"
Li Ying asked back, "Li You is in high school, and your sister is still an elementary school student. Isn't that abnormal?"
Fusu: “…”
Fusu wiped his face and said, "I slept too much and I feel confused. I need to wash my face."
Li Ying spread his hands and said, "It's okay, young master, there's no need to feel inferior. This is how it is in your feudal society."
Fusu: “…”
I'm so sorry.
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