Chapter 143 We Are All a Family

Huayang Palace.

The sun was shining brightly, and Queen Mother Huayang was taking care of flowers in the backyard. Under the guidance of the palace maid, Lord Changping walked behind her and bowed.

"The Queen Mother."

"Why, did you finally remember to say hello to the Ai family today?"

Ever since Changping Jun's men were dealt with by the Queen Mother Huayang, there has always been a gap in his heart. But now, after he went to Chang'an Jun's place, he finally understood the depth of it.

"I returned to Xianyang with Lord Chang'an and learned that he has been investigating the whereabouts of a caravan in Xianyang these days. I heard the name of a person among them."

Lord Changping paused and spoke.

"Zhao Shuang!"

Queen Mother Huayang put down the scissors in her hand, turned around, looked at Lord Changping with his head lowered, and said with a smile.

"Do you understand?"

Lord Changping glanced around and spoke softly.

"The Queen Mother, I have been thinking about Zhao Shuang's origins these past few days?"

Queen Mother Huayang shook her head and continued to pick up the scissors and cut the branches and leaves.

"Who is Zhao Shuang? Does it matter?"

Changping Jun followed her, and just as he opened his mouth, he was blocked by the words of Queen Mother Huayang.

"Xiong Qi, even though you are Lord Changping of the Qin State, you seem to have a high position. But to many people in the Qin State, you are just an outsider. If we really want to compete, you may not be an opponent. The waters are muddy. It’s here!”

Lord Changping lowered his head and followed suit step by step, not daring to disobey.

"You can't beat Lu Buwei, not only because of your ability, but also because the king of Qin is standing behind him. But there are not only you and Lu Buwei in this court, the Qin country is so big, there are many people there Wait and see.”

"Where's Chenglong?"

Queen Mother Huayang glanced at him and spoke slowly.

"No matter what he promised you, no matter how excited you are after hearing it, you must remember that your biggest enemy is Lu Buwei, not the king of Qin."

Hearing these slightly warning words, Lord Changping's expression changed, and then returned to normal.

"The Queen Mother, Zhao Shuang is here!"

Lord Changping was shocked, but when he saw the young man from a distance approaching, Queen Mother Huayang changed her expression and became very gentle.

"Shuang'er, you've been in Shangyu for so long, and you seem to have lost weight."

In Mr. Changping's impression, ever since he became an official, the warmth on Queen Mother Huayang's face has disappeared.

"I've met the Queen Mother."

Zhao Shuang handed over the big box he carried with him, and the maid next to Queen Mother Huayang took it.

"what is this?"

Zhao Shuang opened the box and saw a thousand-year-old ginseng inside, all beard and tail.

"I recently sent someone to Donghu to make a deal. This ginseng is the best among them. I specially kept it and dedicated it to the Queen Mother."

Chang Pingjun looked stern and thought to himself, it is indeed him!

The answer Cheng Xi wanted appeared in front of him, so easily. The bloody storm behind it was like a layer of fog, which dissipated in an instant.

But Chang Pingjun's heart became increasingly heavy.

The smile on Queen Mother Huayang's face became thicker and thicker, and she said with a smile.

"Shuang'er is still thoughtful, unlike that Zhao Laosi. The Ai family helped him send those brothers from your clan to the king and became middle men, but he didn't even give him a gift."

"Tell me, did he ask for this?"

Queen Mother Huayang sounded a little angry, but when Lord Changping heard it, it was completely different.

Zhonglang? How many more? When did this happen?

Mr. Changping was a little shocked. He didn't notice it at all beforehand? He looked at Zhao Shuang again, hearing that his peers were far ahead of him, but there was no awkward expression on his face.

"Chief, he is old and forgets things. It is inevitable that he will be careless. Please calm down." Zhao Shuang shook his head and sighed, "Just like the battle between Qin and Zhao not long ago, I heard that the Taiyuan Cavalry Army had something to do. Damaged and in urgent need of war horses, the clan leader sold hundreds of war horses to Taiyuan, but it has been so long and he only thought of collecting the bill two days ago."

Taiyuan Cavalry, isn't that Lu Buwei's force?

Changping Jun glanced at Zhao Shuang and thought that Queen Mother Huayang would be displeased, but he didn't expect that she touched the ginseng in the box and laughed heartily.

"Okay! Shuang'er, your kindness has been received by the Ai family. It seems that I really have to reward you."

Just as Lord Changping was confused, Queen Mother Huayang turned to look at him.

"I remember you have a daughter!"

Chang Pingjun was stunned and thought, what is going on? Why is it just a daughter?

"Yes, her name is Mi Lian."

Queen Mother Huayang nodded, very satisfied.

"Then the Ai family will make the decision and promise her to you!"

Zhao Shuang was stunned, are you rewarding me or punishing me?

Mi Lian was the legitimate daughter of Lord Changping, and Zhao Shuang was just a concubine. Moreover, the identities and status of the two parties were very different, and they were not from the right family. It looked like a reward.

But the problem is age.

There are so many women of the right age, why do you choose a little girl?

But he saw Mr. Chang Ping's expression changed drastically and he slightly cupped his hands.

"But Lian'er is still young!"

Queen Mother Huayang waved her hand, looking unconcerned.

"Girls grow up quickly, so settle the marriage first. After Shuang'er's wedding ceremony, Mi Lian will soon reach the age of hairpins in a few years. As for men, the most important thing is the main wife. Marry a few concubines first. It is common for concubines to meet the main wife again."

Queen Mother Huayang didn't seem to notice the embarrassment at this moment, with a smile on her face.

"We are all a family from now on, and we need to be close to each other!"

Prime Minister's Mansion.

Lu Buwei frowned as he looked at the military report sent from Taiyuan.

Since Lao'ai's defeat, the army in Taiyuan quickly rebuilt. However, the progress was far beyond Lu Buwei's imagination.

"Xiangbang!"

"How's the matter I asked you to check?"

"It has been found out that the hundreds of war horses sent to Taiyuan were sent from several horse farms in Beidi."

Hundreds of war horses are not a small amount. Even if Lao Ai has the money to buy them, who has the money to sell them?

"Is there any news about who owns the racecourse?"

"They are all properties of some aristocratic families. Their clan leaders and those distinguished veterans came to Xiangbang's house not long ago."

"Have you ever been to my house?"

Lu Buwei had to deal with large and small matters every day, and had to meet so many people from all over the Qin Kingdom that he had already lost count of them.

After Wei Zhuang reminded him, Lu Buwei seemed to have remembered something. At the banquet, there were all those old and distinguished ministers. And the leader among them, Lu Buwei, is still somewhat impressed even now.

Lu Buwei touched his beard and sighed slightly.

"Originally, I thought they were just some ignorant and old-fashioned people, but now it seems that they are actually somewhat interesting."