In Zhangtai Palace, King Zhuang Xiang was reviewing memorials. He already knew that Zhao Mu had rejected Lu Buwei's invitation.
Just as Zhao Mu had expected, King Zhuang Xiang was very satisfied with this.
He needed Zhao Mu and Meng Tian to become Ying Zheng's trusted aides, which meant that before Ying Zheng ascended the throne, these two people could only be isolated officials and could not have any contact with any forces in the imperial court.
Zhao Mu was right. Although King Zhuang Xiang was the King of Qin, he was not a god.
It was impossible for him to know what the officials were thinking. He could only judge through their actions.
Zhao Mu and Meng Tian, whom he had arranged for Ying Zheng, also had their own unique characteristics.
The former was born in the common people, and only after two years of fighting on the battlefield did he have the title he had today. The latter came from a family of generals and had great prestige in the army, but Meng Ao was also promoted by King Zhuang Xiang, so he could be considered a pure official.
Only such a person who had no connection with any power could become the confidant that King Zhuang Xiang had arranged for Ying Zheng.
Once their status as lone subjects was destroyed, King Zhuang Xiang would abandon them without hesitation.
Not only in Zhangtai Palace, but also in the Crown Prince's residence.
Zhao Gao was respectfully narrating to the Crown Prince Ying Zheng about how Zhao Mu had declined Lu Buwei's invitation.
Ying Zheng nodded in satisfaction.
He was very satisfied with Zhao Mu's actions.
"I heard that Zhao Mu is going to return to Shu to get married. Prepare some gifts for him.”
Ying Zheng ordered Zhao Gao.
" Yes," Zhao Gao nodded and said with a flattering smile," This Zhao Mu is able to reject Lu Buwei. It's not in vain that Your Highness trusts him so much."”
Ying Zheng did not comment.
Ying Zheng was also very clear about King Zhuang Xiang's body. A great change was just around the corner.
The court was filled with Prime Minister Lu Buwei's men, so he had to be prepared.
Three days later, Xi and Bei arrived at Zhao Mu's mansion. Looking at Zhao Mu's mansion, both of them had envious expressions.
Although they had earned a lot of money in the past two years of fighting, it was still not enough to buy this big house.
"General!"
Joy and Sorrow greeted Zhao Mu. Zhao Mu waved his hand and said,"We're going back. If you're not in the army, just call me Brother Mu.”
"Yes, Brother Mu."
Joy and Sorrow were moved. Zhao Mu did not distance himself from them because of the disparity in status.
"I've already brought the ashes of Yu and the other two. It's been too long, and their bodies can't be preserved for that long.”Zhao Mu sighed.
A villager could entrust his life to him on the battlefield. However, the battlefield was ruthless. He could not guarantee that everyone would not die.
Even he himself could not guarantee that he would not die.
After all, there were many terrifying experts in this world. Once such an expert attacked, even with his vitality, if he suddenly suffered a palm strike, he might die.
"It's already very good to be able to bring back ashes. How many people have been stepped on in the soil? Not to mention ashes, we can't even find a piece of clothing.”He said happily.
The cruelty of the battlefield was not just for show.
The three of them exchanged a few words and took the gifts they had prepared.
Then, he hired a carriage.
From Guanzhong to Shu, they could only walk on their own. Carriages could not pass.
Not long after, Meng Tian arrived as well.
He also brought a lot of things.
They were all congratulating Zhao Mu on his marriage.
The four of them set off together and returned to Shu.
At this moment, Lu Buwei was welcoming his new guest in the manor. This guest was the leader of the Yinyang School of the Hundred Schools of Philosophy, Donghuang Taiyi.
Donghuang Taiyi's entire body was covered in a black and gold robe.
He didn't even show his eyes.
However, as he walked, there was an extremely terrifying aura. This aura was extremely shocking.
It gave off an extremely fierce pressure that made people feel uneasy.
Behind Donghuang Taiyi were two women, both of whom were extremely beautiful.
The two women were the Eastern Monarch Yan Fei of the Yin-Yang School and Yueshen.
"Greetings, Lord Prime Minister!"
Donghuang Taiyi, Lady Yan, and Yueshen all bowed to Lu Buwei.
"Donghuang, there's no need to be so polite. I've heard a lot about the Yinyang School." Lu Buwei waved his hand. "I plan to compile a book that will gather the Hundred Schools of Philosophy. Since Donghuang is here, you can show me what this book is like.”
" The book that the Prime Minister is going to compile must be a rare book," Donghuang said." It's my honor to have the honor of reading it."”
"Hahaha!"
"Donghuang, I didn't expect you to know how to flatter.”
Lu Buwei laughed loudly.
"I've always been in favor of the cooperation between the Yin-Yang School and Great Qin. I'm very happy that Donghuang has agreed. But what were the conditions Donghuang was talking about?”
Lu Buwei knew that only the Hundred Schools of Philosophy could solve the problem. Great Qin had always had a bad reputation among the Hundred Schools of Philosophy, so Lu Buwei really wanted to work with the Yinyang School.
However, the Yin-Yang School had never agreed to it.
It was only a few days ago that Donghuang agreed to work with Great Qin, but he had a condition.
Lu Buwei agreed readily. He did not think that Donghuang would ask for anything outrageous.
" The Yin-Yang School wants to go to Mount Shu," Donghuang said." The Yuyuan Clan is there. The Yin-Yang School wants to obtain some secrets of the Yuyuan Clan."”
Lu Buwei raised his eyebrows slightly. Although Donghuang's words were simple, Lu Buwei knew that the Yin-Yang School would probably carry out a massacre against the Yuyuan Clan. After all, since it was a secret, the Yuyuan Clan would not be given to the Yin-Yang School so casually.
With Donghuang's determination, he could imagine what would happen to the Yuyuan clan.
But Lu Buwei immediately thought of something.
The person Zhao Mu was going to marry seemed to be from the Yuyuan clan, and Zhao Mu also lived at the foot of Mount Shu.
" I can agree to this condition," Lu Buwei said with a faint smile." However, Lord Donghuang, do you know that Zhao Mu, the fifth official who is currently the most popular in the imperial court, lives at the foot of Mount Shu? The wife he is about to marry is also a member of the Yuyuan clan.”
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