Qin Qing returned to the inn and wanted to explain to Zhao Zheng about his previous misunderstanding, but found that Zhao Zheng was not in his room. Shi Wei, the innkeeper who knew Zhao Zheng's identity, asked, and knew that not long after she and Zhao Ji went to Lu Mansion, Zhao Zheng went out alone, because of his special identity, Shi Wei did not dare to come forward to ask where he was.

It wasn't until dinner time that Zhao Zheng returned to the inn, and when he came back, he saw that Qin Qing didn't even say a word, so he went straight back to his room. Qin Qing saw that his face was not good, and knew that he would definitely encounter something unpleasant when he went out in the afternoon, so to explain at this time was estimated to be counterproductive, so he didn't bother him anymore, and only asked Xiu'er to send food to his room.

I didn't see Lü Buwei send someone to send Zhao Ji back all afternoon, and it wasn't until night that I saw someone from Lü Mansion to bring a message. The people of the Lü Mansion informed Qin Qing that Lü Buwei left Zhao Ji to live in the Lü Mansion and sent someone to take Zhao Zheng over. When Qin Qing saw that Lü Buwei had left people behind, he knew in his heart that Zhao Ji had deceived Lü Buwei, and believed that it would not be long before Zhao Zheng would ascend the throne.

The future King of Qin and the Queen Mother lived in an inconspicuous inn, which inevitably looked too shabby. Since Lü Buwei was not worried about the rumors she released before, and dared to keep Zhao Ji to live in the Lu Mansion, he believed that there would be a countermeasure and would not let the rumors affect Zhao Zheng's ascension to the throne. Hurriedly sent someone to invite Zhao Zheng to get into the carriage, and packed Zhao Ji's clothes with Xiu'er, and asked the subordinates of the Lu Mansion to bring Zhao Ji.

On the third day of Zhao Ji's stay in the Lu Mansion, Wei Chun brought back new news from the tavern. After living in the depths of the harem for a long time, the Empress Dowager Huayang, one of the two queen dowagers who have never interfered in the affairs of the court, appeared in the court again. The Empress Dowager Huayang is the stepmother of Yingzi Chu, and Yingzichu's biological mother, the Empress Dowager Xia, has always been weak, so the Empress Dowager Huayang is in charge of the harem. When the ministers were speculating about the origin of the Empress Dowager Huayang, she asked the ministers which prince was the king.

Empress Dowager Huayang's words were like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, causing huge fluctuations, and the ministers of the two factions who supported Gongzi Chengqiao and Gongzi Ziying quarreled again in the court. The whole court was chaotic like a market, which caused the Empress Dowager Huayang to be furious, first stopped the disputes of the ministers, and scolded them for being so noisy in the court, just like a shrew in the market. Then he insinuated that the ministers were useless, and King Zhuangxiang died for more than ten days, and he had not decided to enthrone the monarch, and he would only think about his own interests. When she scolded the Manchu ministers so much that she didn't dare to speak, she slowed down and said that since King Zhuangxiang was on his deathbed, the throne of King Qin should be passed on to his eldest son.

Some of the ministers who were originally scolded by her and didn't dare to speak, some immediately agreed, and some objected, thinking that the identity of the chief was unclear and it was not suitable to take over the throne of King Qin. The Empress Dowager Huayang sneered, thinking that it was just a rumor created by the chatter of the common people after tea and dinner, which was not enough to win the trust, and asked the ministers who had the evidence, and the ministers were silent again. Seeing that no one raised any objections, the Empress Dowager Huayang immediately ordered someone to send someone to pick up Zhao Ji's mother and son back to Qin.

Qin Qing laughed secretly after hearing this, the Empress Dowager Huayang must have been instructed by Lu Buwei, this Lu Buwei is indeed a scheming man. Zhao Ji is now living in the Lu Mansion, if Lu Buwei jumps out in the court and says that the eldest son should ascend the throne, and their mother and son will live in my house now, it is estimated that the rumors about Zhao Zheng's identity will be confirmed immediately. Therefore, Lü Buwei has always remained silent on the issue of the choice of the monarch and did not express his opinions, and secretly raised objections on behalf of the Empress Dowager Huayang.

Although the Empress Dowager Huayang and Lü Buwei colluded, all this was done in secret, and no one found out. Therefore, the Empress Dowager Huayang stood up and decided on Zhao Zheng, even if the ministers had objections, they were only aimed at Zhao Zheng's identity, and on the issue of identity, they couldn't come up with actual evidence, so in the end, it was the Empress Dowager Huayang who had the final say. Although Zhao Ji and Zhao Zheng moved into the Lu Mansion to live, since the Empress Dowager Huayang said that she would send someone to Zhao State to pick up people and perform a full set of acts, it is estimated that Lü Buwei would let their mother and son live for more than ten days before sending them to the Qin Palace.

Sure enough, as Qin Qing expected, twelve days later, new news came out in the palace of King Qin, Zhao Ji's mother and son had sent someone to pick them up, and three days later, the eldest son Yingzheng ascended the throne. Because Yingzheng is young and has not performed a coming-of-age crown ceremony, this enthronement is only a superficial formality.

Just after Yingzheng ascended the throne, the new Empress Dowager Zhao Ji deduced that the Qin Dynasty was still young, and hoped that the ministers of the court and the central government could elect a knowledgeable and talented person to be the emperor's teacher and assist the Qin King in governing the Qin State. Immediately, a minister elected Wenxin Marquis Lü Buwei, and after consulting with the Empress Dowager Huayang, they all thought that Lü Buwei's talent could take on this important task and appointed him as the emperor's teacher. After learning from Lü Buwei, King Yingzheng of Qin admired his knowledge, not only made Lü Buwei the prime minister, but also respected him as the "middle father".

The term "middle father" was originally very unfamiliar to Qin Qing, but after crossing here, he read a lot of books and gradually understood that this was the name of his father's second brother. But because when Guan Zhong assisted Duke Qi Huan, Duke Qi Huan saw that Guan Zhong had the ability to stabilize the country, and in order to show respect for him, he called him "Zhong Father", and the word "Zhong Father" gradually became a means for the emperor to win over the courtiers.

Although Yingzheng has ascended the throne, but because he has not reached the weak crown, he can't do anything, and Feng Lu Buwei does the thing of Xiangguo and honorifies the "middle father", which should be the meaning of Zhao Ji and the Empress Dowager Huayang. Lü Buwei has always hoped to get power, Yingzi Chu was nearly thirty years old when he ascended the throne, and he could take power after ascending the throne, and even the Empress Dowager Huayang could not be the master. But Ying Zheng is different, he is still young, and taking the name of the emperor is the best way to get power. And Qin Qing had to admit that in addition to being a profit-seeking businessman, Lü Buwei was also a sinister politician, and no one could make him more qualified for the position of emperor.

On the day that Lü Buwei was named Xiangguo, the Lü Mansion changed from the deserted of the past, and there was an endless stream of people coming and going to give gifts. Lu Buwei also changed his previous low-key, his face was full of energy, and he held a banquet in the mansion, and he did not forget to send someone to invite Qin Qing.

"What is Uncle Yu's plan?" After Qin Qing sent away the people sent by the Lu Mansion, he came to ask for the opinion of Steward Yu. History is developing according to its original process, although Lü Buwei is now at the right time, he can never have the last laugh, and he is too deep in his heart, and Qin Qing has already done what he wants to do, so he doesn't plan to have any more contact with him.

"Does the young lady plan to return to Fang County?" Steward Yu has followed Qin Qing for many years and knows her a little, and at this moment she can see that she wants to avoid it, and after seeing Qin Qing nodding in confirmation, he continued: "Although the young lady does not want to have any more contact with Lu Xiangguo, he took care of the Qin family's business a few days ago, and at this time he sent someone to invite him, and the young lady can't just leave." Lu Xiangguo is gaining momentum, and there are many people who come to the door to cling, and the young lady will not mind too much, but this congratulatory gift is indispensable. ”

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This is a belated Valentine's Day update~ I made it up today, and I will continue to post it in the evening