Shangsi referred to the first day of the third month of the lunar calendar, so it was also called Yuansi. This custom originated from the Zhou Dynasty and was popular in the seven countries. On this day, one could return their vows to thank the gods, go out of the city for a walk, and have a banquet.
Usually, the royal family would first go on an outing, then be led by the king to pray and thank the gods. Finally, they would have a banquet. Such a day was both festive and solemn.
Compared to the other six states, the State of Qin paid more attention to this ceremony. Every year, this day would be extremely grand, and this year was especially grand. The King had issued an edict inviting all the nobles, sages, and mighty people in Xianyang City. As Ying Zheng's teacher, Ji Wuchen was naturally among them.
Ji Wuchen and Wang Jian sat opposite each other on the carriage to Weishui River. Wang Ben volunteered to be their coachman, but he didn't bring any servants with him.
"Sir, you look especially energetic today.”
Ji Wuchen smiled." It's rare for us to go out for a walk. Of course, we have to be happy. Look at the carriages coming and going. Which one of them isn't filled with laughter?”
Wang Jian shrugged his shoulders and said with waning interest,"I don't think it's interesting. It's just drinking, talking, walking around, thanking the gods, and praying. It's better to kill on the battlefield.”
" This is a custom. How can it be confused with war? You have to learn to adapt to it. People who regard war as a form of pleasure often become more irritable the more they kill. Once they achieve success and fame, their habits will not change and will easily lead to disaster. I hope General will remember this."”
Wang Jian was startled. Then, he nodded with a solemn expression." Mister is right. I will remember this in my heart.”
"So, go happily, drink happily, and chat happily. Perhaps there will be a surprise later.”
"Surprise? What surprise?"
Ji Wuchen chuckled." This surprise is a surprise for the future. Today is just a factor, and you are the beginning of this factor?”
Wang Jian was puzzled and looked at Ji Wuchen in confusion. Ji Wuchen said,""The day before yesterday, I asked you to meet Cheng Jiao gongzi, what was he doing?”
"He is reciting the laws of the Qin Dynasty. Teacher, I really feel that Cheng Jiao gongzi is more intelligent than Zheng gongzi. Moreover, he already has the demeanor of an adult at such a young age. He is extremely thoughtful when doing things. If he becomes king, perhaps the Qin country will go further?”
"Both Cheng Jiao and Ying Zheng grew up in the State of Zhao and were bullied by others. Their minds are naturally more mature than other people of the same age. Only those who have experienced hardship know how precious wealth is. However, there was a slight difference between the two of them. Cheng Jiao was smart and sensible, so she was naturally likable. Ying Zheng was calm and tenacious, and did not like to play tricks. Therefore, everyone thought that Cheng Jiao was good, while Ying Zheng was average. However, for military affairs, he had always been calm and tenacious, so he was more important than being smart and sensible.”
"I understand what you mean. My original intention to follow you has not changed. The reason why I think Chengjiao is not bad is just my personal opinion.”
" Even you like Young Master Cheng Jiao," Ji Wuchen said with a smile." It can be seen that the King and the others are even more so. Therefore, you should take the lead today and speak up for Young Master Cheng Jiao."”
" Ah…" Wang Jian hurriedly shook his head." Sir, don't misunderstand. I'm following closely behind you. You said that Young Master Zheng is not bad, so we'll follow Young Master Zheng. Why do you want me to speak up for Cheng Jiao and make Young Master Zheng unhappy?"”
"I know what you're thinking, but you have to say it today.”
"Why am I the only one who can do it and you can't? Teacher, are you talking nonsense? If even you can't do it in this world, let alone me.”
"You don't understand. I am the teacher of Young Master Zheng, so I naturally can't say this. However, you are different. Now that you have the King's trust, he will definitely be happy and won't doubt what you say.”
"Say…say what?"
"Later, during the banquet, find an opportunity to praise him as the Jiao Young Master. Remember to start from the fact that he has mastered the Qin Fa. You must not mention anything else to divert the king's attention.”
Wang Jian nodded." Alright, I'll remember this matter. However, you have to explain it clearly to Young Master Zheng after this so that he won't misunderstand.”
"Young Master Zheng is much smarter than you think, so he naturally won't blame you.”
"That's good!"
About an hour later, the three of them arrived at the bank of the Wei River. The vast grassland was already filled with guests. Ji Wuchen had just come down, but the first person he met was actually Prime Minister Lu Buwei.
The two of them seemed to have telepathy and did not greet each other. They only smiled at each other and then separated.
"Mister, as a palace guard, I still have things to do, so I won't accompany you.”
After Wang Jian finished his words, he turned around and left, while Wang Ben followed Ji Wuchen around and met Cheng Jiao under a willow tree. He was chatting with a few nobles and nobles, so he quickly bowed to Ji Wuchen when he saw him passing by." Cheng Jiao, nice to meet you, teacher!"”
The other nobles were slightly surprised by his bow. They were all curious about Ji Wuchen's identity. After all, there were not many people in Great Qin who could make their young master bow like this.
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