I traveled back to the Qin Dynasty, and the First Emperor begged me to become his empress.

Chapter 228 Persuading Lu Jia 3

Upon hearing this, Lu Jia frowned slightly and slowly shook his head, saying, "Serving the princess? Not to mention that the princess is a woman, even if she is truly learned and talented, how could a woman easily covet that throne? Therefore, serving the princess is probably not a good thing."

Liu Qi nodded in agreement with Lu Jia's view, then pressed on, "What is the princess's true purpose in recruiting so many talented people? Is it merely because she values ​​our meager abilities, or is there a deeper purpose hidden behind it?"

Faced with their persistent questioning, Sun Yi was momentarily at a loss for words, unsure how to respond. He hesitated for a moment, then composed himself and slowly said, "Please rest assured, I have not uttered a single falsehood. My intention is to serve the Great Qin wholeheartedly. Moreover, the princess has always acted for the Great Qin, and certainly not for her own power and gain."

After taking a sip of wine, Sun Yi continued, "The princess is ambitious and has many grand ideas waiting to be put into practice. If these ideas can be realized one by one, then without a doubt, the Great Qin Kingdom will usher in a new era of greater prosperity and strength. However, it is regrettable that although Her Highness is full of knowledge and great strategies, she suffers from a lack of capable and reliable people by her side, so many plans have not been able to proceed smoothly and have had to be put aside. Not long ago, Her Highness happened to hear about your extraordinary talents and praised you highly, which is why she had the idea of ​​recruiting talented people."

After listening to Sun Yi's detailed explanation, the tense expressions on the two men's faces gradually relaxed. Lu Jia asked, "In that case, may I ask your identity and background?"

Upon hearing this, Sun replied, "To be honest, I was originally just an ordinary guard by the King's side. Later, thanks to the King's favor, I was bestowed upon Her Highness the Princess. Since then, I have been wholeheartedly obeying Her Highness's orders and commands, and have not dared to slack off in the slightest."

Upon hearing this, Liu Qi and Lu Jia exchanged a glance, their eyes revealing undisguised astonishment. On one hand, they were amazed that Princess Jiayang enjoyed such deep imperial favor; on the other hand, they were utterly astonished that the King would so readily bestow his own personal guards upon her, allowing her to command and direct them. Could it be that the King tacitly approved of, or even supported, all of the Princess's actions and deeds? This startling realization struck them like a thunderbolt, instantly unleashing a torrent of shock within them.

Upon seeing that the two men before her remained silent, Sun smiled slightly and said, "The princess has come here with a sincere intention to recruit you two! I wonder if you two desire high-ranking positions and generous salaries, or if you prefer gold and silver treasures? As long as you have any needs, the princess will certainly do her best to help you achieve your wishes."

Upon hearing this, the two men's hearts were in turmoil, and they could not calm down for a long time. Finally, Liu Qi could not hold back and broke the silence first, saying, "Sir, could you please make an exception and allow us to discuss this privately for a while before giving you a reply?"

Upon hearing this, Sun nodded slightly in agreement and said slowly, "Very well, you two may wish to consider this carefully. The princess has always been eager to recruit talented individuals, and in the future, many insightful people will surely gather around her. As the princess's first batch of recruits, your importance is self-evident!"

Then, Sun Yi added, "Furthermore, you two need not worry about matters at home. The princess has already promised that you can bring your families with you. Whether it is the accommodation of your residence or your daily needs, the princess will make proper arrangements for you to ensure that nothing goes wrong."

Lu Jia, who was standing nearby, quickly chimed in, "That would be excellent. We hope you can give us more time to think it over. We will give you a clear answer tomorrow at this time, in this very place."

Sun Yi nodded and replied, "Alright, then please consider it carefully. I have important matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave first." With that, the two men quickly bowed to Sun Yi to express their respect. Sun Yi smiled and nodded, then turned and walked away.

Watching Sun Yi's figure gradually disappear into the distance, Liu Qi turned to Lu Jia beside him and asked with a solemn expression, "What are your thoughts on this matter?"

Lu Jia slowly shook his head, replying thoughtfully, "To be honest, I haven't reached a conclusion on this matter yet. So I plan to go home first and discuss it carefully with my father and grandfather before making a decision."

Liu Qi nodded in agreement, then said, "That's good. I need to hurry home and discuss this with my family." After saying that, the two parted ways and embarked on their respective journeys home.

With a mind full of thoughts, Lu Jia hurried back to the Lu residence. As soon as he entered the gate, he eagerly asked the steward who was walking towards him, "Uncle Qian, have my father and grandfather returned yet?"

The butler hurriedly replied, "Young master, the master has not yet returned home, but the old master has already returned."

Hearing that his father had not yet returned, Lu Jia pondered for a moment and decided to go to his grandfather's courtyard first. After learning that his grandfather was in his study, he quickly went to the door and gently knocked a few times. Receiving permission, Lu Jia pushed the door open and entered.

Entering the study, I immediately saw my grandfather sitting at his desk, smiling at me. The old man was sprightly and kind-faced. Seeing his most beloved grandson arrive, his smile grew even brighter, and he greeted him warmly, "Jia'er, you're here! How did today's debate go?"

Lu Jia stepped forward, bowed respectfully to his grandfather, and then confidently replied, "I have done my duty and performed quite well."

Hearing about his grandson's outstanding achievement, the old man beamed with joy, his eyes filled with admiration. He reached out and gently stroked Lu Jia's head, which was now slightly taller than his own, and said with satisfaction, "Haha, very good! Tonight, your father will prepare some extra good food for you to reward you properly."

Lu Jia smiled and said softly, "Thank you for your concern, Grandfather."

The sprightly old man laughed heartily, his voice as loud as a bell: "Haha, silly child, why be so polite with your grandfather! Look at your face, you've become so thin, you need to take good care of yourself." As he spoke, the old man reached out and patted Lu Jia's shoulder affectionately.

Lu Jia subconsciously raised his hand to touch his face, and replied with a smile, "Then we should also give Grandfather some nourishment." The two of them chatted back and forth, talking about trivial but warm family matters.