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As Luzi walked into the room, he gently closed the door behind him and approached Chunshen Jun, who was seated at the table, to pay his respects. "Your Majesty, your health has not yet fully recovered; why are you still staying up late?"
Huang Xie, with a troubled expression, shook his head with a bitter smile. "Sigh! I have so many worries that I can't sleep! Brother Luzi is not an outsider; please sit down and talk." After saying this, he waved his hand to dismiss the accompanying Surgeon from the room.
As Huang Xie himself said, how broad-minded one must be if they had no worries at this moment! Luzi agreed and sat down opposite Huang Xie. Noticing freshly brewed tea on the table, he casually poured two cups.
"My brother has some knowledge of medicine and just wants to share a few thoughts; I hope Your Majesty will not take offense."
Seeing the other nod, Luzi continued, "Your Majesty's current mood is detrimental to your condition. Coupled with excessive internal heat, relying solely on medication may delay the best treatment time!"
Huang Xie rarely drank water; he would only touch the teapot when he was extremely thirsty. Since returning to his room that evening, he had not taken a sip from the pot despite it being refilled several times. Hearing Luzi's implication, he looked down at the green tea and asked with a smile, "How can it be resolved?"
Luzi was straightforward and pointed to the teacups on the table. "It's simple! Just drink five cups of tea, and you'll see results by tomorrow!"
"Haha!" Upon hearing such a suggestion, Huang Xie couldn't help but laugh heartily. However, he still reached for a cup and drank it all in one go. Watching Luzi refill his cup, he then said, "Your brother's remedies are for serious illnesses! But what if it doesn't work?"
Luzi pointed to his own neck. "Your Majesty, if things remain the same tomorrow, then my head will be forfeit!"
It was inappropriate to speak of such terrifying matters in the middle of the night! Huang Xie quickly waved his hand. "Let's talk about something else!"
The Chu state's strategy of conquering territories had always followed the late king's orders to adopt a policy of appeasement to soothe public sentiment, avoiding the use of force unless absolutely necessary. As the Chancellor of Chu leading troops against rebellion, such reactions were understandable.
Luzi, however, was different; after all, Qin had a long-standing bad habit of counting military achievements by severed heads. Since joining the Qin Army for training, he had worked hard to change this practice. Even so, someone just returning from battle might still speak freely about certain topics without hesitation. In such cases, life or death could change in an instant; who would have time to ponder taboos?
Fortunately, Luzi had been traveling in various countries for years, and his adaptability was beyond what ordinary people could compare to. At this moment, he noticed that Chunshen Jun seemed a bit uneasy, but with a slight adjustment, he quickly adapted. He changed the subject and sighed, "Your Majesty is too benevolent!"
This so-called benevolence was not always a compliment, especially when said during moments of hesitation, it carried a derogatory connotation. Unexpectedly, Huang Xie did not catch on at all and repeatedly expressed his shame, which made Luzi laugh.
Noticing that the conversation was going nowhere, Luzi decided to stop expressing his thoughts. He slowly poured more water for Chunshen Jun and used the excuse of fetching hot water to buy some time. In his view, if Huang Xie could remain calm, he would have invited him inside earlier. Since that was not the case, he might as well wait.
As expected, Huang Xie drank two pots of tea and was sweating profusely. The heaviness that had previously clouded his mind felt much lighter now; at least it had returned to a normal weight.
"Hey! How strange! Ever since my esteemed brother sat down inside, I feel like my body is not as heavy as it was before!"
Was this a competition to see who could remain calm longer!?
Hearing someone still avoiding the main topic, Luzi maintained his silence. After nodding in agreement with that statement, he filled the teacups on the table again. After all, knowing what topics should or shouldn't be discussed and when to bring them up requires a sense of timing. If one misjudges the timing, what should be said can easily turn into something that shouldn't be said.
Once good intentions turn sour, explaining later becomes troublesome!
If it were a contest of who could stay calm longer, Huang Xie was clearly no match for Luzi. After hesitating for quite some time, Huang Xie ultimately couldn't hold back any longer. He had already heard that Luzi was arranging for an increase in security levels and that as a Qin person, Luzi could completely disregard this matter.
The loss of Huang Xie for the State of Chu was merely a loss for Chu; how could it not be more beneficial for him in Qin State!? Thinking this way, Huang Xie took a sip from his teacup and boldly asked, "The situation shouldn't be as serious as Brother Luzi imagines, right?"
Luzi sighed lightly and picked up a cup of tea to moisten his throat. "Your Majesty's prestige in Chu is unparalleled and you are already among the highest officials! Although named Chancellor, you hold twelve counties! No matter how much merit Your Majesty has in Chu, the King of Chu cannot grant you anything further. The situation has inevitably reached this point today; is there really any need for anyone to imagine further!?"
If he had felt a bit heavy-headed before, Luzi's words immediately dispelled whatever remained of that weight. Huang Xie wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and argued stubbornly, "I have always kept my lord in mind; the Sovereign also trusts his Chancellor. Besides, I have already taken command of all military affairs in Chu; if I wanted to think about that matter, I would have done so long ago!"
In the State of Chu, anyone could potentially rebel against the King of Chu, except for the person sitting right in front of Luzi, Chunshen Jun. When it comes to temperament and disposition, Huang Xie is simply not suited for the political arena, which can be even more intense than the battlefield. It would be better for him to live as an ordinary citizen! Yet he insists on trying to force his way into this world.
Everyone in the world can be trusted, but the Sovereign's words cannot be taken at face value. This does not mean that the Sovereign enjoys deceiving himself; rather, he prioritizes the interests of the state. Even if he makes a promise to you, once it conflicts with his national interests, he will undoubtedly choose the latter.
Compared to the Sovereign's national interests, what do those past promises even amount to? Don't forget that without you, there would have been no possibility for him to ascend to the throne; however, that is all in the past now. As a subject, fulfilling your duties is simply what you are supposed to do, and you cannot use that as an excuse.
If he says it's fine, then just go home and wait for trouble to come your way! If it’s only targeting you, then that is still a sign of the Sovereign's mercy. A slight misstep could bring disaster upon your entire clan! But such words cannot be spoken in front of loyal subjects like Huang Xie; otherwise, they might be misinterpreted as treasonous remarks!
Luzi nodded in agreement and said, "Your Majesty is absolutely right! I was overthinking it! Let’s drink some water!"
Huang Xie raised his hand to indicate that he truly could not drink any more. "It’s not that Luzi was overthinking; it’s my foolish brother who was being overly cautious! Please feel free to speak your mind!"
At this moment, there were top experts from Chunshen Jun's household present outside, so there was no need to worry about eavesdropping. Luzi set down the teapot and stood up to ask, "I have been puzzled about one thing: Your Majesty, why did you initially allow the Li siblings to approach the King of Chu? Even after realizing something was amiss, why did you still let it go unaddressed?"
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