Qin Shi: I went astray in the Heavenly Sect

Chapter 142 The Unexpected Visit of Young Master Jia, Xiu Yuan's Startling Words

"Miss, Young Master Jia has arrived!"

Upon hearing the sounds coming from outside the Jade Flower Pavilion, Xue Nu's delicate eyebrows furrowed slightly. At this moment, if one were to ask who this young lady least wanted to see, it would be the eldest prince of Zhao.

The good impression the other party had of her vanished after the lobbyist arrived.

Having already experienced the coldness and warmth of human nature, the girl naturally wouldn't believe the old man surnamed Li's claim that he came as a persuader and that Young Master Jia was completely unaware of the situation. If it weren't for his approval, Chunniang wouldn't have brought him to the fifth floor to find her.

As for entering the palace, it might be something some girls longed for, but for others it wasn't very attractive, and they might even feel some resistance.

She belongs to the latter group.

At this moment, Yao Yi also looked at the boy sitting opposite her, a strange look appearing in her eyes.

We were just talking about this young master, and here he is in the blink of an eye.

"Xiuyuan...would you mind leaving for a moment?"

Then the Snow Woman looked at the boy beside her and asked softly.

Gongzi Jia is the eldest prince of Zhao, and a powerful figure in the Zhao court. He is capable of standing on equal footing with Guo Kai and is no ordinary person. If he were to meet Xiu Yuan, it is hard to guarantee that he wouldn't have other ideas.

"It doesn't matter."

Xiu Yuan waved his hand, indicating that if he did not wish to show himself, Gongzi Jia would never see him.

The Snow Woman looked at the boy in front of her, her mind racing, seemingly trying to guess what he was planning. But the next moment, his figure gradually faded in their sight and finally disappeared from the spot, leaving them stunned once again.

"This is??"

Just as the two women were filled with doubt and surprise, there was a knock on the door.

"Miss Snow Maiden, Zhao Jia has come to pay a visit."

Upon hearing the other party's words, Xue Nu withdrew her gaze and turned to look at the gate. Her gaze held a hint of coldness, for she had already guessed Gongzi Jia's intentions.

So she didn't reply, and the room fell silent.

Seeing this, Yao Yi, who was standing to the side, became a little nervous. Although she had dared to rebuke the old man surnamed Li before, she was not so confident when facing this young master Jia, who was of noble status.

"It seems that Miss Yuki-onna has some misunderstanding about me. Perhaps I should visit her another day!"

Standing outside the door, Gongzi Jia's eyes flickered uncertainly before he gently shook his head.

In fact, both Zuimenglou and Yuhuage have stunningly beautiful courtesans as their top performers. If they were to enter the palace, they would likely become the favorites of the Prince of Zhao. Since they come from the two brothels, their interests are aligned with those of their owners. In other words, if these two girls were to enter the palace, they could bring considerable assistance to Guo Kai and himself.

Of course, this is the theoretical situation.

However, if the matter of entering the palace arouses the resentment of the two young ladies, the situation could very well reverse. If the two of them turn against them, it would be a loss for their respective owners. Therefore, after hearing from Guo Kai that the top courtesan of Zuimenglou had caught a cold, he guessed the other party's intentions.

In this situation, the only way to control these two girls, besides bestowing favors, is to find leverage over them.

He had privately considered that catching a cold might be Guo Kai's own excuse, and that in the past few days, this prime minister was probably looking for something to do with Ni Chang.

Unlike Guo Kai, he didn't have much leverage over this girl from Jade Flower Pavilion.

Of the two girls who were with him, one went to the Chunping Marquis's residence, but he has now received news that she perished in the fire the night before last. Now, the only one he can control is the girl beside him, but given their relationship, he is unsure if he can use that connection to force him to submit.

"Young master, please come in!"

Suddenly, the door to the room opened gently, and Gongzi Jia paused, turning to look. It was Yao Yi who opened the door; the girl who always greeted people with a smile was nowhere to be seen today.

"Ah~~"

Gongzi Jia sighed softly, but did not refuse. Since the other party had invited him, it would seem as if he had something to hide if he did not come in.

Upon entering the room, Gongzi Jia looked up and saw Xue Nu sitting quietly by the window. A thin gauze curtain obscured her face, allowing him to see only her curvaceous and alluring body.

"Snow Maiden~"

Gongzi Jia greeted him.

This time, however, the Snow Woman did not respond; she simply sat there without getting up to greet her.

"Is Miss Yuki-onna feeling unwell?"

After sitting down at the low table near the door, Gongzi Jia asked softly.

Hearing this, the snow woman behind the curtain still did not move.

Upon seeing this scene, Gongzi Jia's eyes flickered twice.

"Young master, please speak plainly if you have something to say!"

After a while, the Snow Woman's voice came over. Unlike her previous gentle voice, this time it carried an icy chill that kept people at a distance.

Before coming, Gongzi Jia had actually thought about what it would be like to meet this girl. The current situation was actually within his expectations. When he first met this girl, she had the same reaction.

Upon hearing this, Gongzi Jia let out a soft sigh.

"Does Miss Xue Nu know the current situation in the State of Zhao?"

Upon hearing this, the room returned to silence. However, this time, Gongzi Jia did not expect the girl to respond. He continued, "In the west, the powerful Qin is eyeing us covetously; in the north, the Xiongnu are rampaging, burning, killing, and looting; and internally, treacherous ministers control the government, colluding with the harem to cause chaos and disorder. The Biri Gang and the Qinglong Gang are notorious in Handan, and the people are suffering terribly. Even though I try my best to intervene, it is like a drop in the ocean to put an end to this situation."

"In the Battle of Changping, Zhao suffered a devastating loss when Bai Qi massacred 400,000 of his soldiers. At that time, several neighboring states coveted Zhao, but thanks to the loyalty and patriotism of several generals who fought to the death to protect it, Zhao was not destroyed."

"Everyone says that the dances of Zhao are the best in the world, but I would also like to say that the passionate young men of Zhao are also the best in the world. They did not retreat or give up an inch of land because of fear."

"I once wondered, if the State of Zhao were destroyed, would anyone still mention Zhao dance, Zhao music, and the nation? If there is no nation, how can the family survive?"

"When the nest is overturned, no egg remains intact; you should understand this principle, young lady!"

It must be said that Gongzi Jia's words were very persuasive. Even Yao Yi, who was standing to the side, softened her expression after hearing them. Indeed, from the perspective of this young master, he didn't seem to have many choices.

The girl behind the curtain sighed; the concept of family and country was indeed a good starting point in times of chaos.

Suddenly, a sigh reached the ears of everyone present.

"In this chaotic world, how can you claim that the State of Zhao is righteous, and that you yourself are righteous? What is the root cause of the people's suffering? Does this world truly belong to the Zhao family alone, or to all the people?"

(End of this chapter)