Qin Dynasty: Starting with clinging to Zhao Ji's thigh

Chapter 261 Chang Pingjun

Chapter 261 Lord Changping

Today, the Changxin Lord's residence has received a rare guest from Xianyang.

Mr. Changping and his daughter paid a visit.

In the living room, Ying Jing and Lord Changping sat facing each other, with maids pouring wine for them.

Originally, Nongyu volunteered, but the stingy Jing Dashan refused outright.

Changping-kun doesn't seem like a deep-seated schemer.

A fair-skinned face, a slightly thin body, and a long scholar's robe.

The refined and approachable demeanor he exuded was somewhat similar to that of Fusu; he seemed like a benevolent person whose reputation matched his character.

However, Ying Jing had to admit that this guy was indeed not simple.

With a casual gesture, he used his newborn daughter as a hostage to demonstrate his loyalty.

They could even find excuses like her poor health and Master Nian Duan to make a dirty political deal seem reasonable, completely ostensibly for the sake of their daughter's health.

“Lian’er is frail. I originally wanted to send her to the palace to accompany the Empress Dowager and have her taken care of by the palace physicians. However, the Empress Dowager’s health is also deteriorating. The King does not allow it.”

Changping-jun looked at Changxin-jun, who had been his rival for a long time, with a blank expression, and chuckled as he spoke: "However, as Your Majesty mentioned, Changxin-jun has gained the service of a skilled physician, so he has sent Lian'er here. I hope Changxin-jun will take good care of her."

So it was Brother Zheng who did this again!

Ying Jing felt a bit of a headache.

The rumors were spreading like wildfire, and Changping Jun was indeed in a very difficult situation.

He had to make a statement to prove his point, and the solution he came up with was simple: send his newborn daughter as a hostage.

In an era where protons were frequently exchanged, this method was still quite effective, after all, Lord Changping had no heir and only this one daughter.

Even sending a daughter isn't that simple; directly saying you're sending her to Ying Zheng as a hostage is definitely not an option.

Sending him to the palace to accompany Empress Dowager Huayang is a barely acceptable explanation.

However, Ying Zheng did not agree.

Instead, it was an implication that Lord Changping should send the person to Lord Changxin.

Why would someone send such a young girl to me?

Brother Zheng, have you misunderstood something?

Ying Jing has already received quite a bit of goodwill from Zheng Ge (Ying Zheng's brother); the women of the Yin Yang School are all essentially acting on Ying Zheng's orders...

However, although Lord Changxin is fond of beautiful women, he has no strange quirks.

Mi Lian was only born not long ago!

"What is this?"

Ying Jing had been staying in Hanoi these past few days, waiting to see how Lord Changping would break the deadlock.

Unexpectedly, I ended up becoming a character in the play myself!

"Master Nian Duan has indeed entered Hanoi."

Ying Jing frowned slightly: "Since Lord Changping is willing to part with his beloved daughter, then I will certainly ask Master Nian Duan to treat her and take good care of her."

Jing Dashan is not a good person, but he has a bottom line.

Changping Jun's daughter is only a few months old, even younger than Xiao Yan'er!

Even if he didn't get along well with Changping-jun, he wouldn't take his anger out on such a young girl.

"Lord Changxin is known for his virtue and kindness. With Lord Changxin taking care of me, I can rest assured."

Changping Jun smiled, his clothes fluttering in the spring breeze, giving him the air of a Confucian scholar.

However, he quickly changed the subject.

"As we travel along the way, we see that Hanoi is thriving under the rule of Lord Changxin, and its prosperity is even greater than that of Xianyang. Living here is something that many people would rather do than do."

Ying Jing frowned slightly: "Is that so?"

"Changping is preoccupied with worldly affairs, so he might as well stay here for a while longer, which may reduce his troubles."

Changping-kun did seem quite interested, but he quickly shook his head.

"Unlike Lord Changxin, who enjoys leisure with his beautiful concubine, I am destined to be busy and cannot ignore even mundane matters."

Years of painstaking efforts have been wiped out in a single day!

The fact that Lord Changping could still calmly chat with Ying Jing here is already a testament to his composure in the face of adversity.

"Let my daughter experience on my behalf the prosperity of Hanoi under Lord Changxin's rule!"

Changping Jun suddenly burst into laughter: "Such a childhood isn't so bad!"

Amidst the laughter, a woman who appeared to be a wet nurse brought forward a baby girl still in swaddling clothes.

This child was really born not long ago.

Ying Jing couldn't help but sigh, "Sending a newborn child away as a hostage."

This is a real birth!

How dare you laugh!

Hanoi is indeed not bad, and Lord Chōshin certainly takes good care of her, but that can never compare to the companionship and care of one's own parents.

Even if this might be the simplest solution for Lord Changping, Lord Jing would never do it.

Knowing that he hasn't spent enough time with Xiaoyan, Yingjing still feels guilty and will try his best to spend more time with her.

But Changping Jun's daughter... had to be separated from her biological parents from a young age.

"Jing Ni..."

Ying Jing called out softly, and Jing Ni, dressed in a pale yellow dress, slowly walked out from the narrow door at the back of the hall.

"This is Lord Changping's daughter. Let's take her to see Master Nianduan."

Ying Jing gave a soft instruction.

Jingni glanced coldly at Changping Jun, said nothing, and simply took the swaddling clothes from the maid.

While Lord Changxin waited to see how the chaos in Chu would affect Lord Changping, Nian Duan and Duanmu Rong had already been brought over by the Luo Wang (a secret organization).

There are even some medical disciples and masters scattered in various countries who now live in Hanoi, waiting for the Hundred Schools Academy to be completed so they can move in directly.

Changping noticed Jingni's indifference and faint disgust, but didn't pay it any mind.

Those who achieve great things do not stick to trivial matters!

However, Lord Changxin took in a top-tier expert from the Luowang (Net of Heaven) and put away his killing spree, devoting himself to washing dishes and cooking.

In Changping Jun's opinion, this is truly a huge waste!

"The Hanoi region is well-governed, and Lord Changxin is indeed quite capable, as he is well-known."

"But it's also true that he's fond of women and promiscuous..."

Changping-jun looked gloomy, secretly plotting whether he could do something to exploit Changxin-jun's weakness.

……

night.

Ying Jing sat in his study watching the play.

To be precise, it was looking at the intelligence presented by Luo Wang.

The situation in the State of Chu became increasingly chaotic, and the rumors and gossip affected not only Lord Changping.

Li Yuan, who killed Lord Chunshen, was more affected.

Although Xiong Han is still the crown prince, it is already difficult for him to succeed to the throne, as many nobles of Chu have questioned his lineage and bloodline.

The three most prominent families in the State of Chu—the Zhao, Qu, and Jing clans—were all descendants of the Chu royal family. Although their relationship was distant, they were still connected by blood.

If the Chu royal family truly doesn't have a suitable candidate, they could certainly try to compete for one.

Of course, that's a far-fetched argument; there are still many members of the Chu royal family...

"Husband."

Jing Ni slowly pushed open the door and entered.

Ying Jing didn't turn around: "How is it?"

Jing Ni came up behind Ying Jing, raised her hands that once held a sword, and gently pressed them against his shoulders and neck.

"Master Nian Duan said that the child's body does need some conditioning, but her problem is not congenital."