In the palace, Qin Zhaoxiang sat in the garden pavilion with a wine cup in his hand. He smiled at Chang Yong and said,""Chang Yong, you often praise Cheng Jiao gongzi's intelligence in my ears. What do you think of Zheng 'er's performance today?”
Chang Yong's expression changed, he pondered for a moment before replying,""Your Majesty, Young Master Zheng is also extremely intelligent. This subject didn't know before, it was this subject's negligence.”
King Zhuang Xiang of Qin smiled coldly." As my close minister, you have served me for so many years. You must be careful with your words and actions. I will not hold it against you this time.”
He drank a cup of wine and said with relief,""Recently, I have been worried that Zheng 'er would not be able to take on the great responsibility. Unexpectedly, his performance today has made me see it clearly. Even I did not expect that he would be able to understand the laws of Qin so thoroughly. He is the ideal candidate for the crown prince.”
Chang Yong hurriedly stopped him." Your Majesty, isn't it a little too hasty to conclude that Young Master Zheng is the ideal candidate for the Crown Prince based on just one assessment?"”
Prince Zhuang Xiang nodded." You are right, but not entirely right. Zheng 'er's performance shows that he has been working hard. Although he is not as smart as Cheng Jiao, he is steady and introverted. He does things in an orderly manner and thinks through everything. This is the quality a king should have. Cheng Jiao is young and likes to show off. Although he is sensible, he is a little impatient. Besides, I have been feeling unwell recently. The imperial physician has checked my pulse several times, but he can't tell me what's wrong." This forced me to make preparations for certain matters.”
Chang Yong said,"The king is in his prime. He just got a little sick. If he rests more, he will definitely be able to turn the situation around."”
"Then why don't we appoint the Crown Prince first?”
As soon as Prince Zhuang Xiang finished his words, he downed the wine in his cup and turned to leave. Chang Yong smiled bitterly, shook his head, and followed.
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General Wang Jian and Ji Wuchen sat opposite each other in a pavilion in the courtyard of the Overbearing Lotus Pavilion. On the table were a few dishes and a jar of wine. Wang Jian smiled and said,""Sir, are you satisfied with what I did?”
"If you're not satisfied, you won't be able to enter my door today," Ji Wuchen said.”
Wang Jian was startled before he laughed out loud."As long as Mister is satisfied, that's fine. I'm just afraid that Mister isn't satisfied." He drank a cup of wine and continued,""Although I don't know what Mister is planning, but through today's events, I can vaguely guess some things. Young Master Zheng is in the limelight today, and His Majesty is full of praise for him.”
Ji Wuchen nodded." As long as Young Master Zheng doesn't make any mistakes before the crown prince is appointed, this matter is already settled.”
"Why are you so sure?"
"There are three reasons. Firstly, Zheng 'er is the legitimate son and the eldest son. Secondly, Young Master Zheng's performance today was well-disciplined. First, he disappointed the king, then he surprised the king. This contrast will make the king's impression of him even deeper. I didn't instruct him to do this, but for him to be able to do this, it shows that he has put in a lot of effort.”
"What about the third?"
"Third? I heard from Zheng 'er that the King has been unwell for some time. Decency is a major matter, and the Crown Prince is even more important. He must make a decision early just in case. Otherwise, if anything happens, the Qin country will be in chaos. He doesn't want his descendants to repeat the tragedy of his former king.”
" Of course, there's another small reason." Ji Wuchen paused and smiled." Chengjiao's performance today disappointed His Majesty."”
"Why?"
"Cheng Jiao is too hasty and wants to show off too much. This is a big taboo. Moreover, his age is too young, which is also a drawback.”
" Yes." Wang Jian nodded." After hearing what Mister said, Cheng Jiao is indeed not just a little weaker than Young Master Zheng.”
Ji Wuchen picked up his wine cup, his eyes slightly lost in thought. Then, he smiled coldly and downed the wine in one gulp. At this moment, a servant walked over." Sir, Prime Minister Lu Buwei is here."”
Wang Jian was stunned. He quickly stood up and said," I can't see him now. I'll avoid him for now." Ji Wuchen nodded and ordered someone to clean up the wine. He then followed the servant to the living room.
"May I know why the Prime Minister has come to visit so late at night?”
Lu Buwei didn't answer. Instead, he looked at Ji Wuchen with a smile and couldn't help but praise,""It's really hard to believe that such an exquisite plan was actually made by a youth who isn't even twenty years old. This really makes this old man feel inferior!”
"Lord Prime Minister, you flatter me. Please take a seat.”
The two of them sat opposite each other. Lu Buwei pondered for a moment and asked,""Sir, do you think that after today, the King will make Young Master Zheng the Crown Prince?”
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