Chapter 188 Broken Ship

"Zhao Shuang is leaving?"

In the Huayang Palace, Queen Mother Huayang had doubts on her face as she listened to Lord Changping's words.

"This shouldn't be the case!"

Queen Mother Huayang paced in the palace and murmured something.

Cheng Xi was killed, and a vacuum appeared in the court in Xianyang. Zhao Shuang didn't want to take a step forward and establish a foothold in Xianyang at this moment, but wanted to withdraw. It was really strange.

Lord Changping took a step closer and whispered.

"That day in the court, the king admired Lord Hanyang quite a lot and wanted to grant him an official position. However, Lord Hanyang resigned, and in turn he interceded for the people and clan under Cheng Yu. He gave such a huge favor in vain. , but didn’t want anything, and even made the Empress Dowager Zhao resentful. I really can’t understand, what does Zhao Shuang want to do?”

Having said this, Mr. Changping couldn't help but smile.

"Is it possible that at such a young age, Zhao Shuang is already like those Taoist hermits, pure-hearted and devoid of desires and no longer in love with the prosperity of the world?"

When Queen Mother Huayang heard this, she couldn't help but smile, with a certain look on her face.

"I understand, he feels that this is not an opportunity to become an official."

"Isn't it an opportunity to become an official?"

"Lu Buwei originally held the most power in the court. Now that Lao Ai has appeared, it is clear that a bloody storm is about to start. He just wants to hide aside and watch the fun."

"Then what should we do?"

"Isn't it nice to be able to watch the excitement? It's Lu Buwei who should be anxious, not you!"

"I understand!"

"The Queen Mother, Lord Hanyang is outside asking for an audience."

Queen Mother Huayang suppressed her smile and waved her hand.

"Invite him in."

"I pay my respects to the Queen Mother Huayang!"

"Long time no see, Shuang'er is feeling much energetic again."

Queen Mother Huayang looked at Zhao Shuang with a smile on her face, her words were polite, but not as eager as before.

"Han Yangjun and Xiangbang are very close, why are you free to come here today?"

Lord Changping sat under the Queen Mother Huayang and said with a cold face.

"Mr. Changping is joking. No matter how close I am to Xiangbang, how can I be as affectionate as my husband-in-law?"

After Zhao Shuang's words, the smile on Queen Mother Huayang's face faded and she nodded slightly.

"Shuang'er's words really make me feel sad for my family. No matter how good we are with outsiders, we can't be as friendly as our own family."

"The Queen Mother is right!"

It was getting late, and Queen Mother Huayang stayed with Zhao Shuang and Lord Changping for dinner.

However, looking at the dishes on the table, Zhao Shuang hesitated to eat them, with a worried look on his face.

"Shuang'er, isn't the food to your liking?"

"No, the food in the palace of the Queen Mother is very delicious. I just thought that in this place in Guanzhong, there are a large number of Guizhou leaders who want to be exiled to Lintao due to the Chengyu Rebellion, and I can't bear it. Although I have received the king's grace, Shao Kai Killing. But these convicted Guizhou leaders not only have to build, they also have to be constantly on guard against attacks by Hu Qiang. If they are not careful, they may even lose their lives."

Queen Mother Huayang raised her head, with a flash of brilliance in her eyes.

"Yes! It's true that Qian Shou was innocent when he suffered the disaster. What do you think Shuang'er should do?"

"The Huns are powerful and occupy the land of Henan. They repeatedly cross the Great Wall and threaten the borders of our Qin Dynasty. They are really a serious danger. However, our Qin Dynasty cannot spare any effort to deal with the Huns at this moment. I heard that there is a Rongdi army in the southwest of the Xiongnu. It was after Guifang that year, he was named Yuezhi. I, the Qin Dynasty, can send envoys to make good friends and conduct business, so as to provide support. If we can succeed, firstly, we can contain the Xiongnu, and secondly, we can also reduce border provocations."

"Shuang'er's words are really kind-hearted. The Ai family understands that Lord Changping should persuade the king in the court to implement this strategy."

After a banquet, Zhao Shuang said goodbye and left.

Changping Jun held his breath and finally asked when Zhao Shuang left.

"The Queen Mother, what does Zhao Shuang want to do with this fantastic idea?"

Queen Mother Huayang smiled and said slightly.

"To go to Xitu, where must we pass?"

"Yongcheng!"

Chang Pingjun blurted out and already understood.

Queen Mother Zhao is in Yongcheng!

"Whether this strategy succeeds or fails, if it works, Yongcheng will be lively. By then, envoys and caravans will all gather in Yongcheng. There are many people and mixed eyes, and some things will be interesting."

Queen Mother Huayang smiled, with a coldness that seemed more solemn than the cold wind at night.

…

Outside Huayang Palace.

The carriage was parked. As soon as Zhao Shuang got on the carriage, he heard a sound coming from the side.

The armored man stopped the incoming man, but he heard the incoming man salute with his halberd.

"Your Majesty, Prime Minister, please come to your residence for a while."

"I am not feeling well and have caught wind and cold. I am afraid that I may disturb the Prime Minister. Please come and report to the Prime Minister. I will come back to apologize in the future."

In the envoy's surprise, the carriage slowly left without leaving any trace.

On the carriage, Wei Zhuang sat beside him.

"Mr. Lu and you have always been close. Why, they just helped you, and you treat others like this?"

Wei Zhuang's eyes had a wild and destructive look, trying to figure out what was the reason for this sudden change?

"It's not that I'm ungrateful, it's just a ship that's destined to be broken, and there's no point in following it."

"Destined to break?"

Cheng Xi had just died, Lu Buwei was at the peak of his power, and his power was at its peak. At this time, Zhao Shuang said that Lu Buwei was going to be defeated. To outsiders, it seemed a bit fanciful.

It's nothing more than an idiot's dream.

But there was indeed a smile on Wei Zhuang's face.

"If a ship is going to break down eventually, there is no use staying on it anymore. Do you want to persuade me to get off the ship?"

"That's right."

"The greatest benefits can be obtained in danger. I will not get off this ship."

But he saw Zhao Shuang looking at Wei Zhuang with a smile on his face.

"Azhuang!"

Wei Zhuang's complexion changed and his expression became very strange.

"Do you still remember our friendship?"

"Stop doing this with me."

Zhao Shuang was stunned, and the smile on his face grew.

"Then let me put it another way, do you still remember the money you owe me?"

"What...what exactly do you want from me?"

Wei Zhuang's face was a little weak, but he saw Zhao Shuang chuckle and take out a roll of bamboo slips from the box.

…

Xiangbang Mansion.

"I understand, you go down first!"

The attendant brought back Zhao Shuang's words that he was unwilling to come, but Lu Buwei had no time to get angry.

In the cold study room, Lu Buwei was sweating and his hands were shaking slightly.

Nothing could make the Prime Minister of Great Qin like this, except for the monstrous disaster he just learned about.

Lu Buwei finally understood why Zhao Ji wanted to find a marquis for Lao Ai in the court, and also understood why Zhao Shuang was eager to turn around and draw a clear line with him.

For this reason, they even did not hesitate to withdraw from Xianyang.

However, before he had time to get angry, Lu Buwei felt that he had been tied to their broken ship by Zhao Ji and Lao Ai.

It had been a long time since the prime minister of Da Qin had been so confused and unable to think of any countermeasures.

After a long time, the complicated emotions in his heart finally turned into a long sigh.

"This woman is really crazy."