Qin's Moon: I'm really not the Holy Lord of the Demonic Sect

Chapter 162 Red Courage

Han Fei looked at King An of Han with a somewhat innocent expression. He was only there because King An of Han had dragged him there.

During this period, he served as Yang Che's deputy, assisting Yang Che in investigating the case of the ghost soldiers robbing the funds. He witnessed Yang Che's abilities firsthand, but correspondingly, doubts also arose.

In Han Fei's view, Yang Che's talent was nothing short of monstrous. Beyond this monstrous talent lay an even greater mystery. He always felt that Yang Che was shrouded in a layer of mist, or even more than one layer. Yang Che was far beyond what a mere Grand Minister of Han could encompass.

In some ways, Yang Che felt more dangerous to him than Ji Wuye. Although Ji Wuye had a huge power and influence in the court, Han Fei knew the limits of Ji Wuye's abilities. However, Yang Che was someone he couldn't see through. And mystery, in many cases, is the greatest danger.

At this moment, he saw Yang Che and Han Wang'an looking at him at the same time, and his heart tightened, but he quickly relaxed. He understood that Yang Che was going to recommend him to take on the case of the ghost soldiers robbing the funds.

"When you were at Jixia Academy, you were already a genius who surpassed everyone in the academy. During this period of investigation, I have also relied on your assistance. With your talent, you are fully capable of handling this case," Yang Che explained after Han Wang An hesitated.

Han Wang An understood Yang Che's thoughts, but his impression of Han Fei was still based on the time before Han Fei left Han. Han Fei had shown extraordinary intelligence from a young age, and as his father, Han Wang An was certainly aware of Han Fei's brilliance. However, Han Fei was also aware of his frivolous and boastful nature.

Given Han Fei's personality, is he really capable of solving the case of the ghost soldiers robbing the soldiers' pay?

Meeting King Han An's suspicious gaze, Han Fei felt a pang of heartache: Father, do you look down on your son so much? Am I really that worthless?

For a fleeting moment, Han Fei even felt a pang of jealousy towards Yang Che. Compared to how much Han Wang An valued Yang Che, his own son seemed like someone he had picked up off the street.

"Han Fei, are you confident you can solve this case?" King An asked Han Fei. Even with Yang Che's recommendation, he still had doubts about Han Fei and his son.

Han Fei's unreliability left a deep impression on him.

Han Wang'an's hesitation, in Han Fei's eyes, only fueled his rebellious spirit. Han Fei said stiffly, "I don't have any good ideas, but I can ask Yang Sikong."

He wanted to see what brilliant ideas Yang Che could come up with, and just how extraordinary Yang Che was, that he was worthy of his father and sister's high regard.

"In Korea, there are only two or three people capable of committing such a major crime. Whether it's the King or the Ninth Prince, they should already have some guesses about who is behind Anping-kun and the others. Right now, for Korea and the King, the most important thing is not the truth, but recovering the 100,000 taels of gold." Yang Che said intermittently, and beads of sweat even appeared on his forehead. There was no other way; he was faking illness, so he naturally had to make it look convincing.

"Sikong is right. The truth is not important; what is important is finding the gold," King Han An nodded, which was also what he was thinking.

The prime suspect is Ji Wuye, but what can be done even if we know it's Ji Wuye? Can he still bring Ji Wuye to justice?

When he punished Ji Wuye, it was also the time when Ji Wuye rebelled. Regardless of whether Ji Wuye's rebellion would succeed, King Han An would be the biggest loser.

In the original course of events, King Han An did indeed do just that, not only not holding Ji Wuye accountable, but also rewarding him.

Upon hearing this, Han Fei's gaze sharpened. What Yang Che said was something he hadn't thought of at the moment, but after Yang Che's reminder and Han Wang An's confirmation, even someone as intelligent as him realized it.

"This—" Han Fei looked at Yang Che. Even though he was unwilling, he had to admit that Yang Che had considered things more and stood on higher ground than him. All this time, he had been focused on solving the case, but he never expected that solving the case was not the key, but something else.

This time, Han Fei was completely convinced. When he was at the Jixia Academy, he stood out from the crowd and believed that he was a scholar who could rival the older generation of masters. However, after returning to Han, he discovered that Yang Che, who was just an ordinary scholar at the Jixia Academy, had already surpassed him in the world outside the academy.

Some things cannot be found in classical texts.

"Please rest and recover, Sikong. Leave the affairs outside to Han Fei," King An of Han said to Yang Che in his final words of comfort.

Exceptional talent is bound to attract envy from the heavens. Now, all Han Wang'an can do is search for renowned doctors for Yang Che.

"With the Ninth Prince here, Your Majesty can rest assured," Yang Che said reluctantly.

"I will visit the Minister of Works again in a few days," said King Han An.

As Han Wang An was about to leave, Hong Lian lingered, reluctant to go. Although she had come with her father, she had not been able to speak with Yang Che. Moreover, seeing Yang Che's pale face and weak breath, she felt both heartache and fear.

But are there some things that she, as a girl who is not yet an adult, is comfortable saying?

Therefore, Honglian also hesitated.

If it were any other girl, she would most likely have given up after some hesitation, but after a moment's hesitation, Honglian made up her mind and suddenly said to King Han, "Father, you should return to the palace first. I want to stay—"

When Honglian first uttered these words, she was still somewhat hesitant to look at Han Wang'an, but by the end, her eyes were devoid of any extraneous emotions, filled only with unwavering resolve.

Han Fei looked at Hong Lian in surprise. He understood what it meant for a girl to say such things, and he knew it too. Hong Lian understood the meaning as well.

But—Han Fei looked at the resolute Hong Lian, and in the end, he couldn't bring himself to say what he wanted to say.

Han Wang'an calmly watched his daughter, who had suddenly become somewhat willful, and wondered what she was thinking.

Hu Meiren was very nervous at this moment. What would be the result of Honglian's almost impulsive actions?

However, here, she didn't even have the right to speak.

No matter how favored she was, she was still just a concubine. To Prince Han, she was merely an ornament in his life. In terms of intimacy, she could not compare to Honglian. Even Yang Che probably held a higher position in Prince Han's heart than her.

"You may stay," Han Wang An finally replied.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

At this moment, Liu Yi led Madam Hu to see them off. As they walked out of the front yard, Han Wang An seemed to suddenly remember something and said to Madam Hu, "You stay here and look after Honglian."

Hu Meiren looked at Han Wang An in surprise, but ultimately agreed.