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"There's no fear of bad things happening, only fear of bad people. Ever since Luzi heard that the top four in this Selection are all deeply rooted, a wave of negativity surged within him. Given the current situation, Miss Shi will likely be the first to be eliminated in the upcoming selection. Knowing Plain King Zhao Sheng's character, he must be persuading his brother's family to withdraw from the competition.
How can this be?! Shishi is one of our Qin State's people! If we lose like this, won't it disgrace our Qin State?! Luzi is determined to elevate this Selection to a political level, and this Oiran must be none other than Shishi! When he voiced this thought, Cai Youdao nearly fainted.
"Innkeeper! The money we spent is for Qin State's serious business. You know that in order for us to make an appearance, even our great king has been tightening his belt; our monthly meat and egg subsidies are limited..."
"Shut up!" Luzi waved his hand to silence him and asked, "Let me ask you, don't you think our current attire is better than what our king wears? Why is that?!"
Isn't it obvious? It's all for show! How could we possibly enter high society looking like beggars?
This was exactly the answer Luzi wanted. He explained, "The king allows us to go out in style while he tightens his own belt at home. This not only aims for the world but also for Qin State's future! What is Qin State's future? It is to pursue true matters and serious affairs! This is also the goal we seek in our lives and our highest ideal! You know very well that the first place should belong to Miss Shi. Since this is a fact, why should we just watch as right and wrong are turned upside down?!"
Cai Youdao felt that there was something off about what was being said but couldn't pinpoint what it was. "But! But isn't Shishi from Zhao State? What does that have to do with us?"
Luzi snorted. "Wrong! She is now one of us in Qin State!"
Cai Youdao, sweating profusely and sensing that Big Shopkeeper was about to tread into murky waters without grasping the underlying meaning, asked, "What do you mean by that?!"
Luzi naturally wouldn't reveal the truth to anyone. He smiled and asked, "Cai Zhanggui, how much do you plan to sell this information for?"
This was serious! Cai Youdao quickly knelt down in apology, stating that his earlier remarks were entirely unintentional. He accepted any punishment without question.
Luzi's plans have always been straightforward. He walked over to help Cai Youdao up and then said, "Brother Cai! I have come here on a secret mission from the king. Regarding the situation in Handan City at this moment, I am also blind to it. To ensure the successful completion of the task entrusted by the king, I will need your strong support."
Cai Youdao, upon hearing these words, was about to bow down but was held back by Luzi. He could only stand and express that he would do everything possible for this matter. Even if it meant sacrificing his life, he would not hesitate.
Luzi had the authority to act on his own, but that was only applicable when dealing with significant affairs. This time, he intended to redeem Miss Shi for Wang Sun, which was entirely different from handling urgent matters. This news could not be kept hidden; even if concealed, it would eventually reach King Zhao of Qin. At that point, it would not merely be a matter of receiving a few scoldings; it could very well cost him his life.
Established within the branches of the Feudal States were numerous Keepers of various ranks. As the Big Shopkeeper, he understood well that they were merely under his jurisdiction. These branch Keepers served the Qin State, not the Big Shopkeeper. This was a matter of principle, not something that could be bypassed through personal connections. Such subordination must not be confused with another.
However, for now, it was still possible to delay matters. As long as things did not come to light too soon, he believed they could still reach a satisfactory resolution. Ever since Zichu decided to strive for success, Luzi had been quite pleased with this Wang Sun. For some reason, ever since the day he met Zichu, he felt that the future of the Qin State should belong to Zichu.
This feeling arose from deep within his heart and seemed almost magical when expressed. It was not merely because of Wang Sun's words that as long as there was a place for Zichu, there would also be a place for Luzi. Since that was the case, he decided to follow his instincts!
Perhaps this was what they called a fateful connection, prompting Luzi to reevaluate this Wang Sun who lived a commoner's life. He knew that with his current strength, he could easily support Zichu to ascend to the throne of the Qin State. He also understood clearly that national interests should not be swayed by personal feelings. Yet ever since he entertained this thought, he had been plagued by a profound sense of guilt. Although he knew this was an outrageous idea, it continued to stir within him.
Alas! It was driving him nearly mad! Master! What should I do?
In this matter, it wasn't merely Luzi's selfish thoughts at play. After all, Zichu was the offspring of the Crown Prince of Qin; compared to others, choosing this Wang Sun seemed more reliable. Despite King Zhao of Qin having many wives and concubines, his obsession with warfare had resulted in very few children.
Among them, the most outstanding was the crown prince whose fate remained uncertain even now; next in line was Prince An Guo. There were rumors that King Qin intended to establish an heir after spring arrived, and naturally, this candidate would be Prince An Guo. However, this already married candidate had passed thirty years of age without any children. He had secretly tried various medicines but saw no results whatsoever. Despite lacking offspring, he was quite lecherous. At just thirty years old, he already appeared like someone in their forties or fifties. If things continued on this path, it would be uncertain whether he could outlive his father King Zhao of Qin.
King Zhao of Qin's twilight years had become a certainty, yet a successor had yet to be established. History teaches us that dynastic changes often stem from the folly of sovereigns. This is akin to the human heart; its most crucial position must never falter. The future heir of the Qin State cannot be chosen carelessly; this is precisely why it remains unresolved.
As for the legends surrounding Prince An Guo circulating outside, Luzi scoffed at them entirely.
Since leaving Shangdang, he had inquired with the renowned healer Xiao Yu'er about any relatives possessing similar skills. Xiao Yu'er was highly skilled in medicine but being a girl made him want to find a male healer to treat Prince An Guo and see if this issue could be resolved.
However, the answer received was a single transmission! If Xiao Yu'er were to encounter misfortune, this skill would be lost forever. It is precisely for this reason that Luzi, like a devoted guardian, does not allow Xiao Yu'er to take risks. This is also one of the reasons why he ultimately decided not to let Xiao Yu'er participate in the visit to the Selection.
Recently, many personnel from the Feudal States have suddenly appeared in Zhao Country, and who knows what their intentions are. Until the situation becomes clearer, it is naturally best not to let Xiao Yu'er take any risks.
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