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Surrounded by an excited crowd and thrown into the air, Zichu had not expected Fan Ju to lend a helping hand. Turning to see Miss Shi's big eyes filled with laughter, he couldn't help but exhale and close his eyes to enjoy the feeling of flying.
The Fat Man, who thought he had won, dared not raise the price against the Qin State. Noticing that he wasn't being watched, he quickly covered his head and fled. The victor could swagger out of the venue, while the loser was lucky not to have faced Black Stone!
High above, Zhao Wang Dan watched the excited citizens on stage, feeling equally thrilled. Regardless of who won Shishi, it was a contestant from Zhao State who had claimed the Oiran title. As the host, intentionally allowing a defeat would lose public sentiment! He had planned to reward Zichu generously but suddenly noticed Uncle Wang shaking his head below. Remembering the issue of the empty national treasury, he hastily swallowed his words about renovating Zichu's residence.
At this moment, regardless of who intended to renovate the Wang Sun's residence in Qin State, Fan Ju had already made up his mind not to miss this opportunity. However, he certainly wouldn't pay for the renovations himself; instead, he would make that big con artist foot the bill!
As Plain King approached Chancellor Qin Fan Ju to offer congratulations, he also breathed a sigh of relief. This outcome might be the best after all; Zhao State's victory was due to Qin State's involvement. He had initially planned to let Qi State take the Oiran title based on the situation's development. If it weren't for that sudden interference from a fat man, Qi State's Star Picking Tower would have won without question.
Plain King, whose hair was almost turning white from worry, felt helpless since he couldn't control the scene under everyone's gaze. The one raising prices against the fat man was actually an agent he had arranged in advance. The goal was to regain control in unpredictable situations. However, now there was no need to explain anything; anyone dissatisfied could go argue with Qin State!
After returning the courtesy, Fan Ju turned back to look at Wang Sun's consort. Upon closer inspection, he was immediately astonished. Truly, she is the queen of Great Qin! Seeing Plain King smiling for some unknown reason made him secretly puzzled. He then seriously stated that there must be serious matters at hand. Clearly, it was Qin State's Shishi who had taken first place; he wanted to see who dared to distort the truth!
Outside, the Zhao people eagerly awaited news and burst into tears upon learning that Zhao State's Shishi had won Oiran. We have won! We have won! As cheers of victory echoed through every street and alley, some even lit firecrackers in celebration.
At this moment, Handan City was bustling with activity, more festive than during New Year celebrations. Joyful expressions filled faces as people naturally exchanged congratulations.
When Zichu returned home accompanied by Qin State Chancellor Fan Ju, he almost thought he had entered the wrong door. The once dilapidated gate and courtyard were now freshly painted and renovated. If it weren't for the cold weather, one would believe that flowers and plants were already blooming in the courtyard.
The shrewd Fan Ju recognized this scene and couldn't help but smile and shake his head; this big con artist truly had some skills! However, this finally resembled a Wang Sun's residence.
After the servants presented tea and exited, Fan Ju resolved to push this Qin State Wang Sun into a higher position without holding back any longer. Looking at Zichu's every gesture now left him impressed; it turned out that the once timid person who didn't dare speak loudly was merely putting on an act!
Identity is something that cannot be ignored; it becomes immediately apparent the moment one takes a seat. Facing his own family, Zichu certainly had no reason to feel nervous. Moreover, everyone present was on his side, so what was there to be anxious about? With his mindset relaxed, the Wang family's aura immediately emerged.
Fan Ju, having gained influence through persuasion, leaped to become a prominent figure in the Qin State, which naturally involved some scheming. The fact that the elder was aging was undeniable, and it had become inevitable for the future successor of the Qin State to be put into motion. If there were any uncertainties at first, this moment presented an excellent opportunity.
Furthermore, Luzi had not yet made an appearance, so this favor naturally fell to Fan Ju, who stood up decisively. As long as this bond existed, the benevolent Zichu would surely not choose to forget it selectively once he grasped power! Quickly deducing the stakes involved, Fan Ju could not afford to miss this chance and earnestly expressed his intention to stay in Handan City for a few more days.
Just as Fan Ju anticipated, Zichu, who had won a beautiful companion, felt deep gratitude towards this State Minister from the bottom of his heart. Not only did he feel vindicated in front of everyone, but more importantly, he gained face in front of Shishi. He stood up to pay respects to this benefactor and expressed that this kindness would be remembered for a lifetime.
This moved Fan Changxiang to tears; he was almost ready to promise Zichu in front of him that he would bring him back to the country to ascend the throne soon. However, without the elder's consent, he dared not make such a promise. Even so, he pledged that once Zichu returned to the country, he would strive to have the king replaced.
Regardless of whether these words were true or not, they carried weight. Since the conversation had reached this point, Wang Sun's promise needed tangible backing. Zichu, who dreamed of returning home, preferred to believe these words were genuine rather than admit they were mere formalities. Thus, he stated on the spot that if given the opportunity to return and ascend the throne, the Chancellor could consider matters regarding Fief.
What is a Fief? It essentially means establishing a state with some autonomy. In ancient times, Feudal States received their Fiefs from Zhou Tianzi. Although Qin State's policies gradually began focusing on a Prefectural System, the phenomenon of Fiefs still existed.
As Chancellor, Fan Ju certainly understood what Fief meant. Even if Fiefs arose under a Prefectural System framework, they still represented a level of authority where one could make decisions independently as a Lord. While Qin State rewarded land based on military achievements, King Qin still retained certain privileges for additional grants. This meant that Zichu's promise at this moment was indeed valid.
Moreover, those who received Fiefs were almost exclusively Royal Relatives. Did this mean that he had officially entered this circle? Realizing this made Fan Ju suddenly feel grateful towards Luzi; without this opportunity, there wouldn't have been subsequent chances.
However, it wasn't entirely fair to blame Fan Ju for achieving his desires; being Chancellor and being part of the royal family are fundamentally different concepts. Despite being second only to one person and above thousands in rank, this position was still one where an outsider worked for the royal family. The royal relatives were different; as their name implies, they were relatives of the Wang family and thus had a stake in the nation.
This thought was truly sinful; Fan Ju scolded himself internally. He should have hoped for Zhao Xiang Wang to live for generations since the king had shown him kindness. Yet he couldn't help but dwell on thoughts regarding Fief; no matter how hard he tried to shake them off, they lingered persistently. Ultimately, he had to convince himself that finding solace in his heart was necessary.
As long as Qin State remained under the control of the Qin Royal Family, everything would be fine regardless of how power shifted hands. As for who would be the future successor, as long as their surname was correct, it sufficed. As a key minister of state, as long as he did his utmost to support the winning family name, he could certainly act without guilt!
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