Teasing the First Dragon at the Start

The next day.

Bai Su yawned and pushed open the door to walk out of the room.

From afar, one could see that Sister Zheng, who had gotten up early, was sitting with Wang Jian at the stone table in the courtyard, seemingly discussing something.

Upon hearing footsteps approaching, the two abruptly stopped. Only after recognizing Bai Su did they lower their guard.

Bai Su asked with some curiosity, "What are you talking about? You look so serious."

A hint of worry flashed in Zheng Jie's phoenix eyes: "I discussed with Miss Han a few days ago that someone could predict the First Emperor's tour route and then ambush him on the way."

"I'm wondering if the First Emperor could do anything to prevent assassination attempts by the people of the six states."

Ever since she learned that someone could predict her behavior, she had been filled with worry about how to deal with a potential assassination attempt.

With the enemy lurking in the shadows and us in the open, it's really hard to defend against them.

Even with the tightest defenses and the most energetic guards, mistakes will eventually occur, leaving an opportunity for the remnants of the six kingdoms to take advantage of.

However, she couldn't stay in Xianyang Palace and never go out. After all, the Great Xia Dynasty was still plagued by various internal and external troubles and was not a peaceful and prosperous era.

She also needs to use her prestige to deter the remnants of the six kingdoms.

After pondering for a moment, Bai Su said, "This is simple."

Zheng Jie looked surprised and couldn't help but ask, "Do you have a solution?"

Even Wang Jian, who was standing to the side, looked over curiously, wanting to see what profound insights Bai Su had to offer.

Bai Su stroked his chin and said, "No one in the world has ever seen the First Emperor. Who knows what she looks like, whether she is tall or short, fat or thin? Maybe the First Emperor in Xianyang Palace is Miss Zhao... a beauty with unparalleled beauty and fair skin."

Wang Jian's eyelids twitched. Bai Su had suddenly turned her gaze to Zheng Jie, which almost made her heart stop. She thought His Majesty's identity was about to be exposed.

It wasn't until Bai Su started flattering Zheng Jie that she breathed a sigh of relief, finding it somewhat amusing.

Why is this kid breathing so heavily when he talks? It's terrifying.

Zheng Jie's expression remained unchanged, a hint of curiosity flashing in her phoenix eyes: "You mean..."

Bai Su smiled and said, "For most people, they recognize the clothes on the First Emperor rather than the person himself. Once the clothes are off, who can recognize him?"

“Since this outfit is enough to intimidate the world, why would the First Emperor need to personally risk his life sitting in the carriage? If I were her, I would simply find a fake and have him walk a few steps in front of the world.”

"This fake is a good thing. Not only can it be used to move with great speed and speed, covering a thousand miles a day, but it can also be used to move with great prestige. In case of an assassination attempt by the remnants of the six kingdoms, it can be used as bait to capture them all."

Looking at Bai Su, who was speaking eloquently and seemingly unaware of her own identity, Zheng Jie couldn't help but smile slightly: "Not bad, your method is quite interesting."

Suddenly, as if she had thought of something, she took a simple jade pendant from her slender waist and tossed it to Bai Su.

Bai Su was taken aback: "What is this?"

Sister Zheng said with a smile, "This is the return gift I promised you last night."

"A return gift? Is there a second return gift?" Bai Su couldn't help but mutter to herself, her gaze unconsciously drifting to her hands.

He couldn't help but recall the plump, firm touch that had slipped through his fingers last night.

Zhengjie was taken aback. She hadn't given anything, so why was it called a second return gift?

Upon seeing Bai Su's slightly clenched hand, she seemed to realize something, and a hint of embarrassment and annoyance flashed in her phoenix eyes.

She once thought Bai Su was exceptionally talented, like a fine piece of jade, and that with proper nurturing, he would surely become a pillar of the court in the future.

One can use the proper etiquette between ruler and subject, and the close relationship between mother-in-law and son-in-law, to gradually win him over to her side and have him serve her faithfully.

But unexpectedly, before he could even cultivate his minister, his mother-in-law was unexpectedly taken away.

In a daze, Zhengjie couldn't help but recall the scene from last night.

Those large hands caressed her sensitive areas from behind, the heat seeping through the thin fabric onto her delicate skin, causing her slender, fair fingers to tremble involuntarily.

After all, since the day she was betrayed by her own mother when she was young and almost assassinated her for a man, there has been no man in this deep palace.

This tree-lined path had been neglected for a long time, covered in dust and tangled with weeds over the years. Now, suddenly, such an intimate scene unfolded, reminding her of Bai Su's usual declarations of love to her.

Her calm heart was stirred by the sound of a stone falling into it, creating ripples.

Especially when I think about last night...

Her most beloved youngest daughter ran to her side with a flushed face and shyly said that she wanted to marry Bai Su in the future and hoped that her mother would witness their marriage. Her heart was even more confused.

A strange, betrayal-like feeling quietly grew in my heart, and even the spiderwebs hanging on the tree-lined path seemed to tremble slightly.

Zhengjie stared directly at Bai Su with her phoenix eyes, gritting her teeth as she said, "What do you mean two portions? All I'm giving you is this jade pendant. Nothing else. Remember that?!"

"Uh... I... I understand."

Bai Su was stunned for a moment, then nodded blankly.

That aura is terrifying, it's like he's completely changed into a different person.

For a moment, he even had the illusion that he was not facing a dignified and virtuous Miss Zhao, but a majestic empress holding the Emperor's Sword and whose corpses floated for miles.

However, this thought only lasted for a moment before he shook his head with amusement.

After all, how could a great emperor of all time possibly come to the countryside and become a mere village girl? It's simply impossible.

"Bai Su, what are you thinking about? I've been standing in front of you for ages and you haven't paid any attention to me."

Hu Su stared intently at Bai Su with her heterochromatic eyes, a look of displeasure on her delicate face.

Bai Su was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and said, "Of course I'm thinking about making you something delicious."

Hehe, really?

Upon hearing Bai Su's words, Hu Yu immediately forgot his anger and felt a surge of joy: "Then could you make me some plum wine? I only had a little yesterday and got drunk, I didn't get enough."

Bai Su smiled and said, "If you like the taste of plums, I'll make you some plum juice. As for alcohol, you don't need to drink any."

Hu Yu was taken aback: "Why?"

Bai Su said in a serious tone, "Because girls who drink alcohol often generally have better fertility."

Hu Yu blinked cutely, his heterochromatic eyes filled with confusion.

Why can't you drink alcohol if you're lucky? What's the connection between the two?

Am I not smart enough? Why can't I understand?

Chapter 42 Whether the food is good or not is unimportant; I just want to meet talented people.

Dressed in white as snow, with black hair like a waterfall.

A beautiful woman was hurrying along a mountain path.

The mountains rise and fall, the forests are dense and the ancient trees reach for the sky. As you walk up the gravel path, you can see lush and beautiful scenery along the way, with branches swaying and a gentle breeze blowing.

Seemingly having traveled for a long time, the beauty's lips were slightly parted, her pearly teeth gently biting, and she was slightly out of breath. Between her cloud-like hair, glistening beads of sweat slid down her fair neck, leaving a damp mark on her clothes.

Despite being drenched in sweat, the beautiful woman's face showed no signs of fatigue; instead, a hint of joy shone in her almond-shaped eyes.

So they're finally back?

Who is it?

Three or four guards dressed in plain clothes leaped out from the distant woods and blocked the woman's way.

Then a woman who looked to be about twenty-five or twenty-six years old and had a cold and beautiful appearance came out.

She glanced warily at the woman in white before her: "Who are you, daring to trespass on my Chu territory?"

"My name is Ji Liang, and I have come to pay my respects to Your Highness Xiong Xin." Even though the other party's attitude was quite rude, Ji Liang remained polite and showed no anger at the other party's status or attitude.

"Ji Liang, that name sounds familiar."

"Boss, the Ji family has produced five prime ministers in the Korean state. This Mr. Ji Liang is no ordinary person."

"So you are Mr. Ji Liang, who came from the Ji family, which served as prime ministers during the Five Dynasties period. I am Lü Zhu, a maidservant of Prince Xiong Xin. I was quite rude just now, please forgive me."

Upon learning Ji Liang's identity, Lü Zhu hurriedly bowed and greeted him.

Ji Liang sighed softly: "The Ji family of yesteryear has long since vanished along with the state of Han. Now, I am nothing more than a country girl."

“Sir, you are too modest. If someone as talented as Ji Liang is just a country bumpkin, then wouldn’t the First Emperor of Xianyang Palace also be a bricklayer who likes to sculpt clay?” A rare smile appeared on Green Pearl’s face.

The guards standing nearby were taken aback for a moment, then, recalling how obsessed Zhengjie was with clay sculptures, they couldn't help but laugh.

Ji Liang couldn't help but find it a little funny when he heard him say that Zheng Jie was a clay sculptor.

"Your Highness will be very happy to know that you have come, Mr. Ji Liang. This way, please..." The woman with a frosty face and a cold and beautiful appearance led Ji Liang toward the "territory" of the Chu Kingdom.

This is less a country's territory and more a mountain stronghold.

In the simple courtyard, there were some bronze birds and beasts that signified the status of the Chu royal family, and the screen was embroidered with exquisite phoenix patterns.

only……

These seemingly noble objects, placed in such a simple mountain village, look so shabby and pitiful.

"Ji Liang, it's been a long time! You've come to see me." A beautiful young girl's voice came from afar.

Ji Liang was stunned for a moment, unable to come to his senses.

This was a girl who looked to be about thirteen or fourteen years old. She was dressed in a light blue cloth dress, with a fair and delicate face, rosy lips that looked luscious, and a pretty nose. Her beautiful eyes, which revealed deep surprise, were like a pool of crystal spring water, clear and transparent, charming and touching, giving people a gentle and graceful feeling.

Although the girl was quite beautiful, she looked very strange at this moment.

She was holding a sheep by the hand in her fair little hand. Her dark hair was a little messy and covered with dry yellow straw. Her little face was also covered with mud and dirt, making her look very disheveled.

Ji Liang was taken aback and couldn't help but ask, "Your...Your Highness, what's wrong?"

"Um... I went to help the neighboring village herd sheep, and they saw that I was working hard, so they gave me a sheep."

A girl named Xiong Xin wore an innocent smile.

Green Pearl hurried forward, her face filled with sorrow, and said, "Your Highness, you are the noble grandson of King Huai of Chu, with the blood of the Chu royal family flowing through your veins. How could you go out and herd sheep for others?"

Xiong Xin's clear black and white eyes were full of grievance: "But I want to eat meat."

"If Your Highness wishes to eat meat, I will go and buy it."

Looking at the withered straw in the girl's hair and the mud on her body, Green Pearl spoke with extraordinary sorrow.

Xiong Xin bit her lip with her pearly white teeth and looked at Lü Zhu with worried eyes: "But you've sold almost everything you could, and you're worried about being discovered by the lackeys of Da Xia. You can't sell the artifacts of the Chu royal family."

"Besides, you have already done enough for me since you protected me all the way from the capital of Chu. I want to help you in return."