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Luzi understood that it was no longer possible to continue hiding the truth. After Zichu took his seat, he ordered someone to prepare a meal for him. Once they were both seated, Luzi spoke up, "Young Master Zichu, as a Wang Sun of the Qin State, you are surely destined to be a future successor. With the turmoil in the world approaching, the Qin State is poised to sweep away all opposition. In light of this historical mission, it is indeed the time for our Good Man to make his mark across the lands. Are you truly considering abandoning the Qin State for the sake of a woman?"
Hearing these words of persuasion, Zichu did not find them strange. His arrival in Zhao as a Proton was not done in secrecy; Luzi, who had many enterprises in Zhao, knew well enough who he was. At this moment, Zichu wished he could shed his so-called Wang Sun identity and live like an ordinary citizen.
Zichu looked down at his sleeves, about to voice his intentions when a surge of emotion struck him. He barely knew Luzi; why would anyone spend hundreds of taels of gold to buy Miss Shi? To put it plainly, it was merely an attempt to befriend him, the Wang Sun of the Qin State. Realizing this made him understand that as a man, if he wished to avoid being bullied throughout his life, he needed power and influence! If he were just an ordinary commoner now, it would be madness to spend money meant for buying a city to help Shishi regain her freedom!
At that moment, the suppressed fire within Zichu reignited. To protect his woman, he needed to stand firm like a mountain! How could he become that mountain? Clearly, by possessing the Wang Sun identity that others lacked!
Zichu stood up and deeply bowed to Luzi, solemnly pointing to his heart as he said, "I dare not deceive you, Luzi; there is indeed a fire burning within me. I cannot promise anything to my benefactor right now; after all, promises made at this moment would be too hollow. However! If I have the chance to return home, then today's words will be my vow! As long as I have a place in the future, there will also be a place for you here!"
Some things did not need to be said outright; doing so would seem too lacking in sophistication. If Zichu directly promised that once he returned home as king he would allow Luzi's business circle to monopolize the Qin State, then Luzi would no longer be interested in this Wang Sun.
It was well known that King Zhao of Qin was already over fifty years old. Not accepting aging did not mean one could avoid it; if it weren't for this reason, he would have personally led the Shangdang Campaign.
Every person has their own once-in-a-century moments. Without exception, King Zhao of Qin would also fall into this cycle and began considering future successors for the Qin State. If there were no suitable candidates among his sons at present, he would look among his grandsons instead. This careful selection was due to the dreams held by generations of Sovereigns regarding the Qin State.
The old man was worried about his health; that was why shortly after the Shangdang Campaign concluded, he secretly summoned Luzi to Zhao to assess the growth of saplings. Zichu was still unaccounted for as the son of the missing crown prince; if he could inherit excellent genes from the crown prince, then it could be considered for Zichu to directly succeed King Qin.
As for any dissenters who might arise from this decision—no matter!
King Zhao of Qin had already planned ahead; while he still had clarity of mind, he aimed to solidify his grandson Zichu's power. He would also seek excuses to eliminate all hidden opponents before they could pose any threat. Thus left with only those loyal to him, this future successor would have ample time to manage affairs and ultimately grasp supreme power over the Qin State.
King Zhao of Qin had always trusted Luzi; hence he discreetly ordered Luzi to come to Zhao and observe how well the saplings were growing. This consideration also extended to Zichu's safety—news about this mission must not leak out. In this regard, Luzi was fully capable of fulfilling this task.
At this moment, if Zichu knew Luzi's true mission, he would refuse even if offered all four finalists of this year's Selection. In comparison, the rise of chickens and dogs was far more important. Besides, he was currently facing the situation of having eaten his last meal without knowing when he would eat again; how could he afford to support anyone else?
As a Proton of the Qin State, he was already not well-regarded by the Zhao people. Even if he married Miss Shi and she was willing to share hardships with him, their time together would likely not be long. How could an outsider without power or influence dare to take the beloved of Zhao's young nobles for himself? Anyone could easily speculate that if he didn't disappear immediately, it would be a miracle.
Luzi had every reason to believe that these possibilities were real, with hardly any doubt. The reason the Zhao people had not yet targeted Zichu was mainly because he was currently wrapped in an invisible cocoon. However, if they were to bring back the already well-known Miss Shi, that layer of protection would immediately become ineffective. This was what worried him the most right now, rather than his inability to fulfill his promise to redeem Shishi.
After hearing Zichu's words earlier, Luzi began to reassess the person before him. There are many incentives to motivate someone to strive for greatness, and for this Wang Sun, awakening the Royal Family bloodline deeply buried within him was likely tied to the renowned Shishi from Handan. Well! The outcome was unexpectedly perfect! Since that’s the case, let Shishi accompany Zichu in soaring high!
"Have you considered what will happen after redeeming Shishi? I hope your answer is that you have thought it through!"
If an ordinary person were asked this question at this moment, they would often speak without thinking. Only those who can achieve their goals might confidently state that they have considered the consequences. Previously, Zichu's mind was filled with thoughts of what to do after eating today; a simpler mind reacts more slowly. He had only been thinking about redeeming Shishi and hadn’t considered the consequences of such an action. Hearing Luzi's reminder now made his once-wise mind analyze the situation clearly.
Realizing this point, his previously joyful mood suddenly fell into despair. Sigh! A man who has become as decadent as Xiao Wang cannot truly call himself a man! I have indeed been too selfish, not realizing that accomplishing this matter would make me a target for others and bring about my own demise. One is merely a merchant without official rank, while the other is a powerless Proton of the Qin State. If I offend those people because of this, they could crush me as easily as squashing a fly.
"Xiao Wang does indeed like Miss Shi, but I will never disregard my friends' lives for my own sake. Luzi need not do anything further for me; my promise still stands."
After hearing Zichu's promise, Luzi suddenly recalled Cai Youdao mentioning the chaos in Handan City. At that time, he hadn't thought it would escalate to such severity; however, it now seemed quite possible.
Then let it come!
Luzi stood up and took the freshly prepared food from the kitchen, placing it on Zichu's table. Seeing his unpretentious expression made him smile and say, "It's nothing serious! Is there anything that can trouble us? Zichu should eat and drink well! We will handle this matter!"
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