For Zi Chu, the originally unfavored grandson of the Qin king, this was the only reward he received from the old Qin king.

Ying Xiaozheng tilted his head and pretended to be well-behaved, hehe in his heart.

Zhu Xiang pretended to know nothing and had no ideas.

At first, he didn't doubt Xia Tong's identity, but thought that Xia Tong, like Lin Zhen, had no impact on the original history, so he didn't appear in the favorability list. The reason why King Xiang of Qin Zhuang has reached three stars is because King Xiang of Qin Zhuang knows that he has saved his son.

As he began to figure out some of the criteria for judging the system's favorability, he began to be skeptical.

Just like the old King Qin will not unlock his favorability because of his appreciation, it is impossible for a qualified future Qin monarch to give himself three hearts without meeting him.

It's just that his friend Xia Tong, who came to his house to beg for a living, is a proton alien of the Qin Kingdom, and Lin Gong and Lian Gong didn't find out, which is also amazing. So Zhu Xiang hid this ridiculous guess in his heart and didn't tell anyone.

It wasn't until Lin Xiangru, Lin Zhen, Lian Po, Li Mu and others came to say goodbye that Zhu Xiang found a letter folded in paper from Lin Xiangru and Lin Zhen's farewell gift, in which Zhu Xiang was informed of the process of finding out Xia Tong's true identity.

In the letter, Lin Xiangru taught Zhu Xiang in detail how to pretend not to know the identity of the alien, make the alien feel guilty, and quietly use the alien to gain a firm foothold in the Qin State.

"Burn after reading".

From the wording of the letter, Zhu Xiang could see that the letter had been written for a long time. Lin Gong probably wanted to send him the letter when he and Zheng'er left Zhao and returned to Qin.

Lin Xiangru did indeed hand over the letter to Zhu Xiang when Zhu Xiang and Ying Xiaozheng left Zhao and returned to Qin. It's just that no one expected that Zhu Xiang and Ying Xiaozheng would part with them in this situation.

Lin Xiangru and the others came in a hurry, there were not many farewell gifts, and everyone had a small burden, including a few volumes of books, a piece of jade ornaments, and some scattered gold nuggets.

In order to show his trust in Zhu Xiang, Bai Qi did not check the gifts received by Zhu Xiang.

But Zhu Xiang believed that his friends would not carry things that would make him jealous of the old King Qin in the farewell gift, so he sorted out the gift in front of Bai Qi.

Bai Qi sighed, and it could be seen that Lin Xiangru and the others were really caught off guard by King Zhao's stupidity.

Then, he cooperated very well with Zhu Xiang to write down the type and quantity of gifts, and when he saw the old Qin king, he presented them to the old Qin king together with Zhu Xiang's words and deeds.

When he was sleeping, Zhu Xiang quietly opened the jade ring given by Lin Zhen and took out the letter paper in the middle of the hollow jade ring.

After Zhu Xiang found an opportunity to read the whole letter, he stuffed the letter into the brazier and looked at the dancing flames in a daze.

He was not angry at the Lin family's hiding from him.

For his sake, Lin Gong even put aside the difference between Qin and Zhao for the time being, and taught him how to stand on his own feet in the Qin State. How could he be angry? He just wondered if his existence had added a lot of troubles to Lin Gong that shouldn't have existed.

He wasn't angry about the stranger's concealment.

I have to say that he is in the mood after confirming that Xia Tong is really the queen of Qin Zhuangxiang, probably a little sour and a little regretful.

Zhu Xiang once had extravagant hopes. After entering Qin, he and Xia Tong reunited, and their best friends supported each other, perhaps a little comfort in a strange place.

But Xia Tong is the king of Qin Zhuang Xiang, the former proton of Qin may have a heart-to-heart with him in a desperate situation, and the current king of Qin, the future prince of Qin, and the king of Qin, their friendship will stop here.

Zhu Xiang thought numbly, not only did he stop, maybe he would watch Xia Tong's favorability slowly fall, helpless.

When dealing with the countrymen, the pomp and circumstance given by the old King Qin was always sufficient. He and Ying Xiaozheng got off the carriage first, and then came to Zhu Xiang's carriage in person and asked Zhu Xiang to get off the carriage.

When the old King Qin led Ying Xiaozheng out of the carriage, he always felt that something was wrong when he looked at this fat great-grandson dressed in black.

He beckoned to his servant, and wrapped the red plush scarf that Ying Xiaozheng usually wears, and there was a circle of red fluff in the middle of the small ball that was black at the top and black at the bottom.

Old King Qin nodded, it was much more pleasing to the eye.

The ministers of the Qin State who were waiting outside Xianyang City saw that the King of Qin treated Zhu Xiang so kindly, and there was no jealousy of Zhu Xiang on their faces, only curiosity.

Zhu Xiang's reputation became more and more mysterious, and the folk even began to make up stories, when Zhu Xiang walked through the fields, the millet grew out of his footprints, not like a person at all.

Compared with the old King Qin's favor to Zhu Xiang, the ministers of the Qin State were taken aback by the old Qin King's intimacy with Ying Xiaozheng. Many people's minds are fluctuating, and thousands of thoughts flash through them in the blink of an eye.

Zhu Xiang stepped out of the carriage with the support of the old King Qin.

Cai Ze didn't have this treatment, he waited for Zhu Xiang to leave before leaving the carriage with everyone.

When Zhu Xiang appeared, everyone's eyes were fixed.

As a big celebrity among the current kings and grandsons, Zichu is also in the crowd.

He almost exclaimed when he saw Zhu Xiang's gray and mottled strands of black hair.

Zi Chu clenched his fists, letting the pain of his nails sinking into his palms, calming himself down.

He stared at Zhu Xiang so hard that he forgot to hide his identity, and he forgot the words he had been thinking of all night to explain when he learned that Zhu Xiang was going to return to Xianyang.

Prince Zhu and Gongzi Chu stood at the front of the crowd, and Zhu Xiang also saw Xia Tong at a glance.

His eyes darkened, and even though he had been preparing for a long time in his heart, he immediately looked away.

Old King Qin was keenly aware of Zhu Xiang's expression, and he lowered his voice and said, "When did you know his identity?" ”

Zhu Xiang replied: "That piece of jade is not Gongzi Yiren...... A gift from Gongzi Chu to Zheng'er. ”

Old King Qin was stunned for a moment, and then said with annoyance: "Is it a gift from him?" Alas. ”

He stroked his beard, feeling regretful in his heart. I thought I could watch the excitement, but now because I talk too much, the excitement is gone.

"If you want to beat him, I'll do it!" The old King of Qin patted Zhu Xiang's shoulder, then dragged his short-legged great-grandson with one hand and Zhu Xiang's arm with the other, dragged Zhu Xiang and his great-grandson to Fan Ju, and said loudly, "Sir, Zhu Xiang and Zheng'er, the widow has been brought back." ”

Fan Ju smiled and said, "Congratulations to you, you have worked hard." Gongzizheng, Zhu Xianggong, and the contemptible Zhang Lu have admired it for a long time. ”

"Zhang Lu" was the pseudonym used by Fan Ju when he fled from Wei. Although everyone now knows that Zhang Lu is Fan Ju, and many people call him "Mr. Fan" and "Fan Xiangguo" directly when they meet, Fan Ju is still very stubborn in using his pseudonym in front of others.

Ying Xiaozheng tugged on the finger of the old King Qin, tilted his head and said aggrievedly: "Father Zeng, what Ying Hou said for a long time, could it be that the bad words that Uncle said about Zheng'er have all reached Ying Hou's ears." ”

Old King Qin had developed a good habit of teasing his great-grandson in the past few months, and immediately said, "Yes, your uncle is really bad. ”

Ying Xiaozheng pursed his mouth, his face was full of grievances, and he still obediently saluted Fan Ju as a disciple.

He has a special identity, and in order to show his respect for Fan Ju, it is most appropriate to use the disciple ceremony, which was taught by the old Qin Wang.

Fan Ju saw the two getting along and had a plan in his heart.

He said with a smile on his face: "The gentleman said that he was joking, obviously the gentleman wrote a letter to praise the wisdom of the son." ”

Ying Xiaozheng immediately proudly puffed up his little chest: "Zheng'er is indeed very smart!" ”

The old King Qin poked the head of the little chubby dun who had stolen all the limelight from his grandfather: "Okay, let's go back to the palace first and then talk slowly." ”

The old King Qin beckoned to the neglected Prince Zhu, picked up Ying Xiaozheng and stuffed him into the arms of the Prince Zhu.

Prince Zhu: "??? ”

Lao Qin Wang said: "Those women in your backyard can't teach Zheng'er well, and Zheng'er is taught by me personally." You give Changpingjun and Mrs. Changpingjun to the mansion next to the palace, and the couple are still in charge of taking care of Zheng'er. If you have time, you should also consult Changping Jun more, he is a courtier left to you by a widow. The widow hopes that you and Changpingjun can be like the widow and Yingjun. ”

Zhou Tianzi divided the princes and was a fifth-class "prince and uncle". For example, when the monarch of Qin became a prince, he was just a "bo", but the monarch of Qin was shameless, and the Qin people respected the king of Qin as "duke" within Qin; The monarch of Chu is just a "son", even more shameless than the monarch of Qin, with a sentence of "I am a barbarian", calling himself "king".

Therefore, in the Spring and Autumn Period, the vassal states did not have the title of "Marquis". "The Son of Heaven, the princes, the kings, and the doctors who have land are all called kings", the feudal monarchs of the vassal states, belong to the special honor of the "secretary doctor" level.

At this time, the title of the feudal monarch of the Qin State has nothing to do with the military merit title listed by Shang Jun, it is an additional reward, for example, Shang Jun's military merit title is only the sixteenth level of Daliangzao.

In the Warring States period, countries competed for the king, and only then did the "feudal monarch" be upgraded to "feudal marquis". The status of "Hou" and "Jun" has been equated, and the titles have begun to be mixed. For example, "Ying Hou" is often called "Ying Jun".

At this time, the power of "Hou" was smaller than that of the original "Jun".

The "Jun" in the Spring and Autumn Period and the early Warring States period really enjoyed the leadership of the fiefdom, which was equivalent to the small princes, so the title was the name of the place.

In the late Warring States period, powerful kings deprived feudal lords of their right to manage their territories, and many feudal monarchs only enjoyed taxes and offerings, and their fiefs could not be passed on to descendants, so the title did not necessarily use "fiefdom", such as Wu Anjun.

After the first emperor unified the world, the title of Qin State was added to the title of Lunhou (no fief, Liu Banghou was called Guannei Hou) and Chehou (there was a fief, Liu Che was later called Liehou), and the title of "Jun" was officially changed to "Hou".

Although the difference between Lunhou and Chehou is not clearly stipulated at this moment, there is already a slight difference in status from the title. Ying Hou (Jun) and Changping Hou (Jun) both have real fiefs with fiefs, which are equivalent to Che Hou; Wu Anjun is equivalent to Lunhou.

In the future, although Cai Ze's title "Gangchengjun" is a place name, Gangcheng is Cai Ze's ancestral land, and it was still in the hands of Yan Guo at that time, so this is also the "Lunhou" who chose a title with a good meaning and expectations for Cai Ze.

However, the old King Qin's conscience found out this time that he had decided to give Wu Anjun a real seal. After having a fief, the word "Wu'an" of "Wu'anjun" is the real praise.

From the difference between the feudal marquis, it can be seen that in addition to the merits, the origin and the preference of the king are more important in the title of the Qin State.

The old Qin king gave Zhu Xiang the title of "Changping Jun" with an actual fief, and Zhu Xiang's status among the courtiers has faintly surpassed that of Wu Anjun (after Wu Anjun has an actual fief, his status has jumped to the top of all feudal monarchs).

When the old King Qin wanted to win over people, he was really reluctant.

He also said to the crown prince in person, Changping Jun is not only my courtier, but also the courtier I left to you as an auxiliary minister. As long as Zhu Xiang doesn't do anything to change the law and rebel, it is basically certain that he will continue to be reused in the next generation of King Qin.

At this time, the faces of the ministers and nobles of the Qin State who looked at Zhu Xiang completely changed, and it was difficult to hide their jealous expressions in front of the King of Qin.

Prince Zhu's face also changed. He became so moved that tears flowed down his face.

Finally, finally, for the first time, his harsh father told him in public about the affairs entrusted to the country! In the past, his father looked at him with disgust, as if he was about to issue an edict to abolish him.

Is my position as the crown prince finally secured? As long as I live long enough, can I be the king of Qin?

Prince Zhu suddenly remembered his eldest brother who died of old illness, and a basin of snow water poured down, and he calmed down.

The lifespan is longer than that of the father, which is difficult.

"Yes! Son must be kind to Changpingjun! Prince Zhu received the order, and then held Ying Xiaozheng firmly with one hand and Zhu Xiang's hand with the other, "Changpingjun, the road is far away, and it has been hard." In a few days, I will hold a banquet for you! ”

I'm full of children and grandchildren, and I finally have a courtier of my own!

As a prince under the old King Qin, who has a strong desire for control and a strong lifespan, the eyes of the prince pillar, who is not the first prince, are glowing.

"Ding!"

Zhu Xiang watched the favorability list squeeze out a pixel avatar frame symbolizing King Qin Xiaowen, climbed up with difficulty, and finally froze on a little more than one heart, a little higher than Bai Qi.

Zhu Xiang, who was still immersed in the sadness of "My friend is really a son-in-law", felt a great shock.

How can someone be like Xinlingjun and give him his heart when he meets? Could it be that this King Qin Xiaowen, who was used as a background board in the Qin State TV series of the Demon Reform, actually has the same good qualities as Corporal Lixian as Xinlingjun?

"Zichu, you also come to salute Changpingjun!" Prince Zhu let go of Zhu Xiang's hand and pulled out Zi Chu behind him.

Since Zichu returned to China, he has done things very well, and even the prince Zhu has been praised a lot by his father. So he became willing to make Zi Chu his son-in-law, and he no longer loved the house and Wu just because of Mrs. Huayang, and specially pulled Zi Chu to appear at this moment.

Zhu Xiang, who was still in a state of escape, was forced to look at Zi Chu.

"Zhu Xiang, I ......" Zi Chu's lips squirmed, even though he was fully prepared, guessing that with Zhu Xiang's temperament, as long as he could come up with a reasonable explanation, Zhu Xiang would not blame himself. But when they really met, he couldn't say a word, and all that was left in his heart was panic.

With a "snap", Prince Zhu's slap slapped Zichu on the back.

Prince Zhu didn't know about the past of Zi Chu and Zhu Xiang, he frowned, and reprimanded: "How can you call Changping Jun by his name?" ”

Zhu Xiang looked at Zi Chu grinning and showing ugliness in public, and understood that Prince Zhu's slap was estimated to be a little ruthless.

He reflexively spoke for Zichu: "I have no words or surnames, and there is nothing wrong with the title of Gongzi Chu." ”

Fan Ju saw that the old King Qin was still there watching jokes with great interest, and he was reluctant to return to the palace.

For the sake of his colleagues who had been waiting in the cold wind for so long, he interjected: "Although Changping Jun has no surname, I am afraid that the common people of the world will recognize Changping Jun's 'Zhu Xiang' in the future, and it is indeed not inappropriate for Gongzi Zi Chu to call Changping Jun 'Zhu Xiang'." Your Majesty, you are tired from the journey, please go back to the palace to rest. ”

Old King Qin originally wanted to take a few more glances at the excitement, but when he saw the disapproval in Xiangguo's eyes, he nodded regretfully: "Go back to the palace!" ”