Longevity by Picking up Attributes in the Battlefield

Chapter 461: Chapter 198: Ying Zheng: Minister Wang, Zhao Feng Is My Son! (Part 3)

But now there’s more hope, more expectation.

"Why would the Great King disclose such a secret to me?"

"This matter is too significant."

"If it’s known to others, wouldn’t Zhao Feng and his sister be in danger?"

Wang Jian’s expression changed, and he suddenly spoke.

What kind of person was he, instantly grasping the key point.

"Originally,"

"These matters were to be revealed only after Qin had achieved complete unification."

"But today, at the court, General, you showed me your affection towards Feng’er."

"Being willing to give up the position of Senior General for Feng’er is not something ordinary in-law sentiments can accomplish."

"Just for that, I can trust the Senior General." Ying Zheng said with a smile, also showing trust in Wang Jian.

"Thank you, Great King, for your trust."

"Without the Great King’s decree, "

"I absolutely wouldn’t let this matter leak out."

Wang Jian immediately bowed deeply.

Ying Zheng smiled: "No need for further words, Senior General."

"Speaking of which,"

"Now, the relationship between you and me is not merely that of ruler and subject but also in-laws."

"You have raised a good daughter, giving me two excellent grandsons."

Hearing this.

Wang Jian immediately laughed: "The Great King overpraises, it is you who have given birth to a good son."

"Zhao Feng rose from obscurity, emerging from the battlefield."

"This is not something achievable by ordinary human strength, yet he has risen from a common soldier to his current position. It surely must be because he is the son of the Great King, naturally extraordinary." Wang Jian said with a hint of flattery.

Hearing this.

A smile appeared on Ying Zheng’s face, but he also said with some emotion: "The Senior General has always been known for his seriousness, who would have thought he’d say such good things."

"But the Senior General is mistaken."

"Zhao Feng’s extraordinariness has nothing to do with him being my son."

"I have many sons, yet none are like him."

"Moreover, they were all taught by the court’s renowned teachers, yet not one lived up to expectations."

"But Feng’er was raised and taught by his mother, which is much better than those so-called famous teachers." Ying Zheng’s tone was rather helpless.

"Great King, "

"A dragon begets nine offspring, and each is different."

"This is also predetermined." Wang Jian replied immediately.

"Today, I summoned the Senior General here for two reasons: firstly, to tell you Zhao Feng is my son."

"Secondly, to ease your mind, Senior General."

"I may doubt anyone, but you are the exception."

"As for retirement, don’t mention it anymore."

"In the future, the position of Grand Commandant is not without opportunity." Ying Zheng said to Wang Jian.

Upon hearing this,

Wang Jian fervently bowed: "I swear to remain loyal to the Great King till death."

"Alright."

"Senior General, go back and rest."

"What was discussed today, bury it deep in your heart, as if you never heard it."

Ying Zheng didn’t say more, waving his hand at Wang Jian.

"I accept the edict."

Wang Jian bowed, retreating from the hall with a complex and tensed heart.

Opening the hall doors,

Even after exiting, Wang Jian still wore a stunned expression.

Obviously, even though he now understood the whole matter, Wang Jian was still unable to regain his composure for a long time.

"Farewell to the Senior General."

All the Imperial Guard Army stationed outside bowed to Wang Jian.

But Zhao Gao secretly lifted his head, seeing Wang Jian looking dazed as if lost, he felt a secret joy: "It seems that today, what Wang Wan and the others presented at court has indeed made the Great King wary of the Wang Family and the Zhao Family, thus placing them firmly on the opposite side of Fusu."

"Next,"

"As long as Prince Hu Hai doesn’t offend both families, and lets them fight against Fusu,"

"We can reap the benefits while sitting by."

Seeing Wang Jian’s expression, Zhao Gao naturally felt elated.

In his view,

Wang Jian was surely oppressed verbally in Zhangtai Palace by the Great King and was distrusted because of Wang Wan’s words.

Otherwise,

How could he have such a dazed expression?

It had never appeared on Wang Jian before.

But at this moment,

No one knew,

Wang Jian was still immersed in the words spoken by Ying Zheng.

"So Zhao Feng is a prince, and also the Eldest Imperial Son."

"My son-in-law is the Great King’s son, making me the prince’s father-in-law."

"And it seems the Great King has the intention to establish Zhao Feng as the Crown Prince."

"Wouldn’t that mean I, Wang Jian, would be the future King’s father-in-law?"

"This is indeed... I initially intended to avoid being drawn into the royal succession struggle, to avoid dragging the Wang Family into the turmoil."

"Yet now we are drawn in regardless."

"Moreover... the Great King seems quite inclined to establish Zhao Feng as the Crown Prince."

Wang Jian felt an extremely complex thrill within.

Within Zhangtai Palace!

"Wang Jian may find it hard to sleep after returning home." Ying Zheng looked at Xia Wuqie with a smile.

"All along,"

"Wang Jian excelled at remaining wise and avoiding danger, well versed with the way of subjects."

"When courtiers pressured him to marry his daughter to Fusu, Wang Jian also avoided it."

"Yet he couldn’t avoid it now and ended up marrying the true Eldest Imperial Son." Xia Wuqie stroked his beard with a smile, feeling quite emotional.

"Wang Jian, "

"This is just the first step."

"Today I saw his affection for Feng’er."

"In the future, should there be others at court, I will truly bring them over for Feng’er’s faction."

"Should he be appointed Crown Prince, Feng’er will naturally need followers of his own."

"After the unification of the world, "

"Once Feng’er’s identity is announced, it will surely cause a sensation throughout Qin." Ying Zheng said, looking outside the great hall.

"Indeed."

Xia Wuqie nodded heavily.

"Father-in-law."

"In this journey to the Wei Territory, you must be cautious."

"For me, the people in Daliang City matter less than you do."

"If it cannot be suppressed, there’s no need for you to risk yourself."

Ying Zheng spoke solemnly.

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