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

Chapter 64 A Young Girl's Love Affair

Two days later, all the important matters concerning his mission to Qin were prepared. Yang Che entered the Han King's Palace to bid farewell to King An of Han, and at the same time, he directly received King An's edict.

In diplomatic relations between two countries, not everything can be discussed openly. Many matters involve private affairs that cannot be known to outsiders, and confidentiality is of utmost importance in such matters.

"Once you arrive in Xianyang, if you have the opportunity, you can go and see the State of Zheng." King An of Han handed a token to Yang Che and mentioned a name to him.

"Zheng State?" Yang Che suddenly realized what was going on when he heard the name.

Noticing the look of surprise and shock on Yang Che's face, King Han An was quite satisfied. Over the years, when it came to planning, his proudest achievement was sending Zheng Guo to Qin.

This is his masterpiece.

Who would have thought that he used the state of Zheng to deplete most of Qin's national strength, allowing Han to enjoy years of peace?

Han Wang'an's smug expression naturally did not escape Yang Che's notice, which made Yang Che feel even more strange. He quickly swallowed back the question he was about to ask.

Yang Che was no longer curious about the brilliant idea that would exhaust Qin by helping it build water conservancy projects, because he already knew that the brilliant strategist was none other than King An of Han standing before him.

"He is my man. If you encounter any difficulties in Qin, you can seek his help. He still has some connections in Qin," King Han said smugly.

"Your Majesty is wise." Yang Che flattered him, but his heart was also moved. King Han An was willing to tell him such a secret, which meant that he really regarded him as a confidant.

Being trusted so much, Yang Che felt strange. To be honest, his initial plan for entering the court was just to slack off, so how did it develop into this situation?

Three years later, Han Fei returned after completing his studies. As the son of King An of Han, he used his merit in thwarting the ghost soldiers' robbery of the military supplies to become the Minister of Justice at the age of less than thirty, becoming an important minister in the Han court. Could it be that he had already achieved a higher position than the Minister of Works before Han Fei?

"How should we proceed on this trip to Qin? Do you have a plan?" King An of Han asked.

"A specific plan still needs to be formulated based on the specific circumstances; it's too early to talk about it now, but we do have a direction," Yang Che replied. "Tell me about it."

"Qin is a vast country, but only a handful of people can truly decide its actions. Empress Dowager Huayang is one, Chancellor Lü Buwei is two, Empress Dowager Zhao is three, and King Zheng of Qin can only be considered half of them now. When I arrive in Qin, I will start with these four people," Yang Che said.

"You're right. The relationship between these people determines whether the Qin court is stable. When you arrive in Qin, do your job well. If you can make great contributions, I will promote you, and no one will be able to say anything." King Han An painted a rosy picture for Yang Che.

"Your Majesty, I will not disappoint you," Yang Che assured him. However, he found Han Wang An's trust in him increasingly strange. He really had no intention of becoming a capable and important minister of Han.

"Let's set off today. The journey to Qin is long, so please be careful," King Han An instructed. At this moment, he seemed to have the air of an elder.

In fact, he and Yang Che were indeed related.

When Yang Che left the Han Palace, he was unexpectedly blocked by a figure, none other than Hong Lian, whom he had not seen for many days.

At this moment, Honglian had shed her bulky winter clothes and put on a long skirt. Compared with the year before, she seemed to have grown a little taller, but her little face was still round and chubby. Her black hair was tied up with a silver lotus hair crown, thick and full of vitality.

But now, her once arrogant yet innocent face is etched with sorrow. The carefree little princess seems to have begun to experience the troubles of growing up.

She will be fourteen years old this year.

"What's wrong with the princess?" Yang Che looked at the little princess with a mixture of doubt and wariness. This little princess was impulsive and unconventional. He hadn't seen her for so long, he was afraid she might have something big on her mind.

Especially since this is the royal palace, on someone else's territory, even if Honglian really does something, Yang Che won't have any room to resist.

"Are you going to the Qin Kingdom?" Honglian asked hesitantly.

Her unusual behavior made Yang Che even more wary. At this moment, Honglian was abnormal in every way, inside and out.

"Yes, we'll be setting off today," Yang Che said cautiously.

"Xianyang is not Xinzheng. I've heard that the people there are very scary. You must be careful when you go to Xianyang," Honglian said, her face already slightly flushed.

The reason she stood in front of Yang Che today was the result of her careful consideration. She didn't know how long she had struggled with this, and it wasn't until Yang Che was really about to leave that she mustered up the courage to appear in front of him.

Since the annual festival, a figure has been added to Honglian's heart. During this time, Honglian often recalls what happened at the annual festival, the running under the moon, her embarrassment, and even the figure protecting Nongyu.

During this time, Honglian, who was originally carefree, has developed troubles that she cannot tell others. She wants to forget the people and things that have caused her troubles, but she can't bear to let go.

"Is the princess concerned about me?" Yang Che's expression was strange. He already understood, but he still couldn't quite believe it.

But what is there that we can't believe?

Honglian may seem willful and capricious, but she is actually innocent and naive. She has been well protected by Han Wang'an and has a simple mind. Yang Che is naturally special to her.

Women of this era, even those who were princesses, were not the so-called "little fairies"; their feelings were relatively purer.

In the original timeline, she, in the bloom of youth, would have fallen in love with Wei Zhuang at first sight. Why can't she fall for Yang Che now?

Moreover, to a certain extent, Yang Che is undoubtedly more suitable for Honglian than Wei Zhuang.

Yang Che was well-born, talented, and good-looking. His cultivation of the Flower Wanderer technique further enhanced his temperament. The two also shared common memories. All of these qualities were enough to make Honglian, who had just turned fourteen, fall in love.

When Yang Che asked her directly, Honglian, who was already shy, blushed even more, as if she were about to burst into heat. However, Honglian was still Honglian, and her status as a princess gave her confidence and courage far beyond that of ordinary people.

Suddenly, Honglian's face hardened, her delicate chin tilting slightly upwards, reverting to the arrogant demeanor Yang Che was familiar with. She raised her voice a few decibels and said, "So what now? You're on a mission to Qin for the sake of Han, helping my father. As a princess of Han, isn't it only right that I care about a minister who has risked his life for Han?"

Honglian's little mouth chattered away quickly, but she regretted it as soon as she finished: I didn't mean that at all, but how did my mouth end up like this? Is it so hard to admit that I care about him? Is he that scary? Why should I be afraid of him?

Yang Che witnessed Honglian's arrogance and subsequent regret, which made him want to laugh but he held back, knowing he shouldn't.

It seemed that the sentimentality brought on by his stroll among the flowers had taken hold; Yang Che's playful thoughts vanished, replaced by a touch of tenderness.

The Flower School loved beauty, and what in the world could be more lovely and touching than a young girl's innocence and shyness?

"Your Majesty, I thank you for your concern," Yang Che replied.

Hearing Yang Che's formal reply, Honglian's blush turned pale; that wasn't what she meant.

Just as Honglian was filled with regret, Yang Che changed the subject and said in a lower and gentler voice, "Yang Che also thanks Honglian for her concern."

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Hmm? Honglian was slightly taken aback. Her simple mind couldn't immediately distinguish the difference between the two seemingly similar sentences.

However, the girl's confusion quickly turned into immense shyness. Yang Che swears that he has never seen anyone blush so easily in an instant.

Just moments ago, Honglian's skin was fair and delicate, but now her entire body had turned red. The captivating blush spread from her pretty face all the way to behind her ears, then from behind her ears to her neck, and finally disappeared on her chest, its destination unknown.

"This is a talisman, take it with you." Honglian suddenly shoved a small sachet into Yang Che's hand, then turned and ran away. Her speed was so fast that Yang Che assumed she had secretly learned some light-body skills during this time.

Watching Honglian run so fast, Yang Che couldn't help but laugh: This is really interesting!

Yang Che looked at the sachet in his hand. The front was embroidered with a red lotus flower, and the back was embroidered with the words "Red Lotus".

A talisman? Yang Che held the talisman up to his eyes and subconsciously brought it to his nose to sniff. A faint fragrance wafted out.

Just then, Honglian, who was running away, turned around and saw this scene. She stumbled and fell to the ground with a thud, like a little toad.

Then she scrambled to her feet and ran away even faster, pounding her head with her little fists as she fled, seemingly in regret.

Yang Che watched as Honglian was able to perform so many movements in an instant, finding it amusing, but a touch of tenderness also stirred within him.

To be honest, in South Korea, Hong Yeon has the qualities to make most men's hearts flutter.

Yang Che put away the talisman and walked towards the outside of the palace. Ahead of him lay the Qin Kingdom and Xianyang, a new journey awaited him.

Xin Zheng's gentleness is only temporary. In the future, to protect this gentleness, he may have to face an even darker night.

After leaving the palace, Yang Che returned home to bid farewell to Liu Yi. To his surprise, Madam Hu, who had always been indifferent to him, actually spoke to him with some concern. Yang Che was surprised but didn't feel anything more. On the contrary, Liu Yi seemed flattered.

It seems that Madam Hu's concern for Yang Che was only because of his reputation.

In his happiness, Liu Yi gave Yang Che some more instructions, saying that the guards accompanying him were all carefully selected by him and were his trusted confidants, so he could use them with confidence. However, he should be more careful with others. He went on and on about these things for a long time.

Around noon, the convoy that was on its way to the Qin state drove out of the city gate of Xinzheng.

Next stop, Xianyang.