Qin Dynasty: Starting with clinging to Zhao Ji's thigh

Chapter 243 The Death of Zhao Qian, Ying Zheng's Heart

Chapter 243 The Death of Zhao Qian, Ying Zheng's Heart

The impact of Zhao Jia's death was enormous.

First, Li Mu stopped his activities and ceased investigating the secret between Chunping Jun and the Empress.

For Li Mu, the State of Zhao was the most important. Although Zhao Jia was on good terms with him, it was not enough for Li Mu to disregard the greater good and avenge him.

Secondly, Zhao Qian's position was completely consolidated, and powerful figures such as Empress Zhang and Guo Kai, who had been hoping for Zhao Qian's succession to maintain their power and interests, were also put at ease.

For a time, the State of Zhao seemed to have returned to peace.

But beneath this calm, even more turbulent waves are brewing.

Lord Changping accepted Ying Zheng's mission to replace Ying Jing in Zhao, hoping to keep Zhao peaceful. However, this was not a satisfactory outcome.

Ying Jing did not rush back to Qin, because Ying Zheng had already sent a reply from Xianyang, so there was no need to hurry back.

The peaceful period lasted for nearly a month.

Changping Jun's next move was indeed beyond Ying Jing's expectations.

"Zhao Qian is dead?"

When Ying Jing received the message, he was still in the courtyard reading palms with Hei Bai Shao Siming to cultivate their relationship...

Receiving such an unexpected message surprised Ying Jing for a moment.

After a long silence, Ying Jing finally burst into laughter: "Well done, Lord Changping! What a skillful tactic!"

Although it has not been confirmed yet, Ying Jing was convinced the moment he received the news that it was Changping Jun who did it.

After Zhao Jia's death, Zhao Qian's position was completely secured, and even the Empress Dowager probably lowered her guard.

Ying Jing had not expected that Lord Changping would suddenly come up with such a desperate plan.

It doesn't matter that Zhao Jia is dead; it would be better if Zhao Qian were dead too.

Now that King Zhao has lost both of his sons, unless the elderly King Zhao can father another son in his remaining years, the next King Zhao will have to be chosen from the royal family.

Of course, Lord Chunping also had a chance, but the chance was too slim, and King Zhao would never agree to it.

"According to Xue Ji's message, when Gongzi Qian was drinking at Fei Xue Pavilion, he got into a conflict with a merchant from Qin and arrested him on the spot."

"Afterwards, Young Master Qian was killed on his way back to the manor, and the merchant also disappeared without a trace."

Yan Lingji continued to relay the message: "Feixue Pavilion is currently under investigation. Sister Xueji is currently unable to leave, otherwise she would have come to find the master in person."

Although Feixue Pavilion is not directly involved in this matter, an investigation is still necessary.

As a secret stronghold of the Luo Wang organization, if something is accidentally discovered there, things could get really messed up.

However, Ying Jing was not worried about this, as the benefits he had given Guo Kai over the years had not been given for nothing.

Although Guo the Great Philanthropist was greedy for money, he was always capable of handling matters properly.

Feixue Pavilion was only slightly involved in this matter; it was a completely undeserved disaster, and Guo Kai could resolve it with just a word.

However, it was that merchant from Qin... that was what Ying Jing was really concerned about.

"That merchant has connections with Hanoi?" Ying Jing asked, frowning.

"There is no direct connection, but he used to be a member of the Hanoi caravan. He later quit and often bought goods from Hanoi at low prices and resold them in places like Hebei and Zhao."

Goods in Hanoi are always in short supply, and even though Ying Jing has partners in various countries, he has not prohibited small merchants from reselling.

"Killing four birds with one stone, what a brilliant plan!"

Ying Jing had to admit that he had underestimated Lord Changping.

Zhao Qian's death gave Li Mu a reason to continue investigating the Queen, whether for the sake of the already deceased Zhao Jia, or for his own sake and for the sake of the Zhao state.

After all, Lord Chunping also had the opportunity to ascend the throne. If he were to take the throne, it would be detrimental to Li Mu and, consequently, to the State of Zhao.

Linking this matter to Feixue Pavilion would cause some trouble for Luo Wang, and even if it doesn't cause any damage, it could still confuse the public.

If the Qin merchant is then linked to Hanoi, it will inevitably lead people to add Lord Changxin to the list of suspects, because Ying Jing is fully capable of doing so.

Moreover, if Ying Zheng learns of this, he might recall Ying Jing.

After all, he had said that he would hand over all matters concerning the Zhao state to Lord Changping.

"These old foxes are indeed not to be underestimated, but..."

Ying Jing's eyes narrowed slightly, and he gently slipped one hand into the ribbon at his waist, caressing it lightly. Inside was a piece of warm jade shaped like a perilla leaf.

"Lord Changping, you underestimate my brother!"

This piece of warm jade was sent from the Qin Kingdom to Feixue Pavilion several days ago.

Along with this piece of warm jade, a royal decree was also sent, containing only a simple sentence.

"Finish your business and then come back to Xianyang to give me an explanation."

When Ying Jing first received the letter, he was a little confused, but now he finally understood what it meant.

Under Yingjing's influence, Changping Jun has been making more and more underhanded moves, and naturally, he has also made more and more mistakes.

Ying Zheng had not left Xianyang Palace for a long time, but... even Ying Jing dared not underestimate his control over the Qin state.

How could Ying Zheng possibly be completely unaware of Changping Jun's little schemes?

Perhaps, there are already spies of Ying Zheng by Changping Jun's side.

Otherwise, how could he have sent such a letter from Qin before Zhao Qian died?

While in Xianyang, sitting quietly in Zhangtai Palace, one can see the rise and fall of the world and the ups and downs of people's hearts. With just a casual move, one can change the world.

"As expected of you."

Ying Jing looked up and gazed in the direction of Xianyang.

The sound of the water clock in Zhangtai Palace seemed to penetrate thousands of miles of mountains and rivers. In a daze, Ying Jing seemed to see his elder brother, the king, who was as deep and imposing as a mountain, sitting alone on the nine-tiered Xuan Steps, looking down on the world.

"The heart of an emperor, the art of balancing..."

Ying Jing smiled and said, "Bring me paper and pen."

Ying Zheng has begun to suspect Changping Jun, which is a good thing for Ying Jing.

He also didn't care about Ying Zheng's balancing act.

Whether it was the peasants or Lord Changping, Ying Jing's plan was already in place; now all he had to do was wait for the right opportunity.

The priority now is to finish dealing with the affairs of the Zhao state.

Soon, the two Lesser Fate Masters brought paper and pen, and the Moon Goddess even thoughtfully used her true energy to drag over a table.

Ying Jing pondered for a moment, then picked up his brush and splashed ink.

About three quarters of an hour later.

"Covering the sun."

Ying Jing called out softly.

In the blink of an eye, a blood-red phantom darted out from the darkness of the courtyard.

"Your Majesty!"

The soft voice carried a hint of fanaticism. Zhao Gao returned to Hanoi to retrieve Yan Ri, and then immediately went to the State of Zhao to follow Ying Jing and await his orders.

Such a loyal and capable dog is indeed convenient to use.

"Give this letter to Chunping-jun and watch him copy it."

"Then……"