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Upon hearing this news, King Zhao of Qin was taken aback. Was the Chancellor of the Qin State suffering from a fever? How could he possibly go to Zhao State to find a wife for Wang Sun? Moreover, without the orders of parents or a matchmaker, was he trying to defy heaven?
Fan Ju certainly understood the rules, so during his stay in Handan, he advised Zichu to wait patiently for news. It was best not to approach Miss Shi until the Royal Decree arrived. The unity of the realm and matters concerning women sometimes required careful choices.
Since experiencing this incident, Zichu had gained profound insights. He understood that if he lost his identity as Wang Sun, neither Luzi nor the current Fan Changxiang would be willing to help him. To gain true support, he needed to firmly hold onto his identity as Wang Sun. The most crucial and important thing was that these capable individuals were interested in assisting Wang Sun to achieve the Great Qin Empire, hoping to leave a lasting legacy.
Having realized this, Zichu had transformed significantly. He immediately expressed his commitment to follow his mentor's instructions. Until news arrived from within the country, he would harbor no selfish thoughts and would devote himself solely to studying diligently.
For Fan Ju, whether or not one believed it, at least there was this statement in place. Hearing King Zhao of Qin's doubts at this moment, he quickly clarified that during Wang Sun Zichu's time, there had been no violations of relevant etiquette. He would not dare act rashly before reporting back to His Majesty.
At least there was a good impression from before, and besides, Zichu had already reached marriageable age. Just as King Zhao of Qin was about to express his opinion, he suddenly remembered his missing Crown Prince of Qin. The child of this prince was currently in Zhao State as Proton Zichu. Feeling a sense of affection for him, he couldn't help but sigh deeply.
"My loyal minister! Your heart is tied to Great Qin; it is commendable indeed. Rise!"
"Yes!"
Fan Ju's greatest concern was that the high-ranking king would scold him harshly; if that happened, there would be no way to proceed with future business! Hearing a slightly relaxed tone from above brought him relief. He stood up with his hands at his sides, waiting for the Holy Judgment.
King Zhao of Qin had always regarded Xiao Gong as his role model and took it upon himself to promote the greatness of the Great Qin Kingdom. He also compared Chancellor Fan Ju at this moment to Gongsun Yang, who had once propelled the Qin State into a powerful nation. Seeing the frail scholar before him filled him with affection.
"My dear minister! You are not young anymore; if you have someone in mind from any family, let me help you find a match!"
However, there truly was no one! Fan Ju had been in the Qin State for quite some time and had been too busy with various matters to consider such personal affairs. It wasn't that he didn't want to marry or have an heir; it was simply that he had no time. There were indeed many official positions in the Qin State, but each one came with its own responsibilities.
The regulations state that the number of official positions in each department is fixed, and no additional positions are allowed, no matter how busy it gets. Unless there are unavoidable circumstances such as death or illness, the workload must be managed by the existing personnel. As the Chancellor assisting King Qin in governing the officials, the responsibilities are even heavier. If it weren't for the King’s exceptional energy, the Chancellor of Qin State would have long been overwhelmed.
Fan Ju, being a solitary figure, rarely goes home and often stays at the office if work runs late. With such a busy schedule, he hardly has time to consider marriage. Hearing King Zhao of Qin personally inquire about this matter moved him to tears. He expressed that he would prefer to postpone such considerations until Great Qin achieves its unification.
King Zhao of Qin is also a workaholic, rarely indulging in the pleasures of his many consorts. Upon hearing the Chancellor's stance, he understood completely. However, he was aware of the saying that a well-fed man does not know the hunger of a starving man. Therefore, he reassured Fan Ju that he need not worry about this matter; he would take care of it.
Currently, Fan Ju is most concerned about Zichu's situation, but he knows that haste makes waste. While expressing gratitude, he understands that the King will not delve deeper into this issue. Had he known this would be the outcome, he wouldn't have spent sleepless nights worrying.
After his Chancellor left, King Zhao of Qin summoned Zhang Cheng to the court. Coincidentally, a letter from the capital of Zhao arrived at the same time Fan Ju returned. This confidential report was not sent by Luzi but rather by Cai Youdao, who oversees intelligence operations in Handan City.
As an internal minister, Zhang Cheng was unaware of Luzi's recent activities outside; this type of abrupt communication was unprecedented. As Luzi is the leader of the King's retainers, could it be that he has begun to lose the King's trust?
This situation cannot be blamed on Cai Youdao bypassing Big Shopkeeper to deliver the report since all retainers ultimately serve one person: King Qin of Qin State! Without this primary condition, there would be no such thing as a retainer leader.
The clues mentioned in the letter primarily concern Luzi and do not address why Fan Changxiang supported Zichu. After all, this was a private exchange between Luzi and Fan Ju, and outsiders would naturally be unaware of the details.
According to King Qin's original directive, all content in these letters must be factual. This is a prerequisite that requires the writer's life as a guarantee. Any issues raised must be addressed objectively without personal feelings involved.
Addressing matters objectively means reporting based on one's observations and experiences. How this information is interpreted is not the responsibility of the reporting unit. If one believes they understand better than the King, their life may soon be at risk.
The confidential report also mentioned Luzi wanting to use substantial funds to support Wang Sun Zi Chu's candidacy but ultimately did not proceed with it. King Zhao of Qin squinted as he looked in the direction Fan Ju had left. This indicated that Luzi did not abandon his plans; rather, Fan Ju had taken care of it for him!
Collusion between internal and external ministers is a serious issue! Especially when it involves both the Chancellor overseeing officials and the head of Qin State's intelligence department plotting together; such actions are simply unforgivable!
Zhang Cheng, who had been keeping his head down, was unaware of the king's expression, but he could clearly sense a murderous aura just moments ago. Realizing that things were not looking good, his mind was racing. If he was correct, Luzi and Fan Changxiang had conspired in Handan. Was this a blatant violation? Luzi! My brother! Fan Ju, it can be forgiven if Fan Changxiang was momentarily confused! But you, as a Brother of the Secret Front, how could you make such a childish mistake!?
According to the confidential report, it involved Luzi leading an operation to ambush the Yan State Campaign Team for intelligence gathering. When King Zhao of Qin saw that Luzi's compassion for two children nearly led to mission failure, he angrily threw the letter onto the dragon desk. "Is this even acceptable!? Ah!"
Zhang Cheng dared not look at the letter without permission and felt nervous for Luzi upon hearing the king's anger. He quickly knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, please calm your anger! There may be another explanation!"
King Zhao of Qin squinted at the kneeling figure. "Zhang Cheng! Last time I appointed you to take over as leader, you made countless excuses. Now such a major incident has occurred; what punishment do you deserve!?"
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