People in the Qin Dynasty, entertained during the Warring States period

If Cao Ze intends to join the Grand General, then he should invest heavily in advance to bind himself to Cao Ze.

At least ensure he isn't kicked out.

Being kicked out by the night has only one outcome: becoming brothers with the older generation in the chaotic graveyard outside the city.

Inside the Purple Orchid Pavilion, Cao Ze drank several cups of hangover tea brewed by Zi Nu.

Zi Nuqing asked, "Are you planning to contact Liu Yi?"

Cao Ze put down his teacup, realizing that Zi Nu was referring to Liu Yi on the surface, but actually to Ji Wuye.

"There was no other choice."

He sighed, "Ji Wuye is all-powerful in Korea, and I'm new here, so I'm easily targeted."

Zi Nu said softly, "Then what do you plan to do..."

Cao Ze grinned mischievously, "What can we do but stall for time?"

Once Ying Zheng left home, he simply packed his bags and left, not caring what Ji Wuye did.

Zi Nu smiled charmingly: "You're really something."

She secretly breathed a sigh of relief. No matter how clear she was that Cao Ze would not collude with Ji Wuye, it was still not as reassuring as Cao Ze's personal statement.

The dancer Qin Ji, who was inside the room, was surprised both on her face and in her heart when she saw her boss like this. She had never seen her boss treat a man like this before. There was no coldness in her eyes, even when she was smiling, that kept people at a distance.

Zi Nu was unaware of her own change until Cao Ze left, and her sisters started chattering in her ear, at which point she suddenly realized that she had been too concerned about Cao Ze.

Zi Nu was conflicted when she thought of Wei Zhuang telling her not to have too much contact with Cao Ze. Was it really that obvious?

Cao Ze returned to the backyard of Zilan Pavilion and entered the house to see Zhang Liang serving medicine to Han Fei.

Han Fei gulped down the dark, bitter Chinese medicine in one go, grimacing and grimacing, "It's so bitter!"

Zhang Liang was a little reserved. "Then next time, add more licorice tablets."

Cao Ze casually said, "Good medicine tastes bitter, so it's better to be a little bitter. You can add more Notopterygium incisum, Xanthium sibiricum, bitter almonds, or something like that."

Han Fei said painfully, "Brother Cao, do you want me to die sooner?"

Cao Ze certainly didn't want Han Fei to die; he was hoping that Han Fei's super brain could help him unravel the secrets of the Azure Dragon Seven Mansions in the future.

However, for the sake of his brother-in-law's future well-being, the older brother-in-law has no choice but to suffer a bit for now.

Cao Ze shushed him, "Brother Han, those words are too hurtful. I'm only saying this so that you can recover soon. Let's have a drink together."

The mention of drinking made Han Fei even more depressed.

To avoid further frustration, Han Fei took the initiative to ask, "What does Zuo Sima want with you?"

"What can it do?"

Cao Ze sighed, "It's not good to be too outstanding; people will always have their eyes on you, no matter where you go."

Although Han Fei had a headache and fever, he was still rational. "He wants to win you over?"

Zhang Liang's expression was solemn. Was Liu Yi, or rather, Ji Wuye, trying to win over Cao Ze?

The power of night to control Xinzheng is truly terrifying. Cao Ze only stayed at Zilan Pavilion yesterday, and today he sent the dignified Left Sima to come in person, giving him plenty of face.

"Yes, he was even planning to invite me to his house for drinks tonight. Brother Han, would you like to come?"

Han Fei hesitated for a moment, then shook his head. "Be careful, don't let yourself be used."

Cao Ze smiled inexplicably. Was he the one who was being cautious? The one who should be being cautious was clearly...

Dusk has passed, and night has fallen.

Cao Ze rode his beautiful little snowmobile, arriving at Liu Yi's residence with a "clatter".

A servant carrying a lantern saw Cao Ze riding over and immediately trotted over.

"Mr. Cao Ze, you've arrived. The master is waiting for you at his residence."

Cao Ze dismounted, tossed the reins to his servant, and was about to go inside when a clear, melodious voice rang out from not far away.

"Have the food and wine prepared by the kitchen brought out."

"It's ma'am."

The maidservant walked past Cao Ze with her head down.

There is no moon tonight, only scattered stars, and a cold wind blows sometimes gently and sometimes fiercely.

The wind blew through Madam Hu's light, emerald-green dress, revealing glimpses of the thin jacket she wore underneath.

She stretched out her slender fingers and gently stroked the strands of hair at her temples, as if she had blended into a painting.

Only after turning around did she realize with a start that a man was standing behind her.

"Is this... Mr. Cao Ze?"

Madam Hu remembered that Liu Yi had said he was going to host a banquet for a guest named Cao Ze that evening, and had even insisted that she attend the banquet.

It should be noted that in this era, it was usually the concubines who accompanied guests, while the principal wife rarely appeared unless a distinguished guest came to visit.

Clearly, this guest was highly valued by Liu Yi.

But she didn't want to come out; she didn't want to stay with Liu Yi.

Cao Ze took a light breath of the winter air and bowed, saying, "Greetings, Madam Hu."

Madam Hu lowered her eyes slightly and said gently, "Sir, please don't stand on ceremony. Please come with me."

After saying that, she turned and led the way, seemingly unconcerned with anything.

Cao Ze followed behind Madam Hu, watching her back. Her frail and delicate appearance, her quiet and serene demeanor, and her gentle and fragile nature that made one want to both protect and bully her captivated him.

I really want to hold it in my arms and cherish and caress it.

It would be such a waste to make Madam Hu the wife of that scoundrel Liu Yi. No wonder so many of my colleagues wanted to save Madam Hu from her misery; he couldn't resist the temptation.

Inside the hall, Liu Yi saw Madam Hu leading Cao Ze in and laughed heartily: "Brother, you're here! Come on, sit down, bring some wine!"

Cao Ze sat down, and a maid poured him wine.

Mrs. Hu stood there for a moment, not really wanting to stay.

Seeing that Madam Hu was not moving, Liu Yi slammed his hand on the table and shouted, "What are you standing there for!"

Madam Hu bit her thin lips lightly, and her already furrowed brows, which were already showing signs of sorrow, made her look even more pitiful.

"I'm not feeling well, I'm going to rest first."

After saying that, Madam Hu turned and left, which angered Liu Yi so much that he cursed, "You damned woman! You've got some nerve!"

Madam Hu ignored him and continued walking with her small steps without pausing.

"Hiss~ This family status is not what he expected..." Cao Ze looked at Liu Yi's impotent and furious appearance and thought to himself that there was a story behind this.

After venting his anger, Liu Yi drank three large cups of wine in a row and sighed heavily, "Alas! I've made you laugh, my brother."

Cao Ze's heart stirred slightly: "Brother, why are you sighing? Could you tell me?"

"I am not very talented, but I do have some insights into women."

Liu Yi paused, then suddenly remembered the scene of Zi Nu sitting next to Cao Ze earlier that day, and exclaimed with great admiration, "Brother, you're amazing! You can even get your hands on the mistress of Zi Lan Xuan."

Cao Ze smiled reservedly. Thanks to his brother-in-law Han Fei's continuous tutoring, he had gained a deeper understanding of women.

Originally, I was only proficient in Neptune psychology and Avery physiology, but now I've also entered the field of physiognomy.

For example, now when he sees Jingni, he knows she is good at bearing children.

For example, just by looking at Mrs. Hu's face, you can tell that she is preoccupied, depressed, and in dire need of a good man to comfort her.

Liu Yi also seemed to want to find someone to confide in.

“My dear brother, you don’t know this, but this woman is very rude to you because your sister is in the palace. She won’t even let you into her bed.”

No wonder he frequents Zilan Pavilion… Cao Ze expressed his understanding, but said indignantly, “That’s really going too far!”

Liu Yishen agreed, and said angrily, "Who says otherwise! I feed her, give her water, and protect her. I don't owe her anything. Why does she treat me like this!"

You killed someone's father, robbed someone's treasure, and you still have the nerve to say you owe nothing... Cao Ze thought to himself, no wonder he could be Ji Wuye's dog, his shamelessness alone is something no one can learn.

Cao Ze pretended to be drunk and said, fueled by the alcohol, "Women just need to be beaten. They'll behave after a few beatings!"

Liu Yi found Cao Ze very agreeable and wholeheartedly agreed, saying, "He deserves a beating!"

"Have you called yet, bro?"

Liu Yi looked as if someone had grabbed her by the neck, her face turning bright red.

Cao Ze immediately understood: they had never fought.

Why don't you fight, bro?

Liu Yi said with distress, "I can't hit her. Her sister often visits her. If I hit her... Ugh! That damned Fire Rain Lord!"

He's conflicted right now. He wants to use Hu Meiren's connections to secure a future for himself, not want to be a dog that can be abandoned at any time for the rest of his life.

But this also gave that bitch the confidence to ignore him.

Cao Ze's curiosity was piqued. Was this matter related to Lord Huoyu?

The "gong" in "huoyu gong" should not be the same as the "gong" in "gongzuo" (duke). In this era, elders could also be respectfully addressed as "mou gong".

Of course, we cannot rule out the possibility that Lord Huoyu is indeed a great nobleman.

"Brother, tell me more, and I'll see if I can come up with a solution that satisfies both sides."

Liu Yi grew angrier as he spoke: "That Huo Yu Gong was no good. He deserved to die, letting that slut marry... me, and sending my second daughter into the palace!"

"If it weren't for him, I wouldn't be unable to even get into bed after getting married."

"Not only are they not allowed to share a bed, but they also have to be in separate rooms, and they won't even let me touch them. It's truly humiliating!"

He's betting on both sides... Cao Ze secretly gave his father-in-law underground a thumbs up.

Through a series of maneuvers, the dignified Left Sima was rendered a tortoise for many years.

No wonder that despite Madam Hu's fertile figure, which is just as good as Jing Ni's, she has been unable to conceive all these years.

If this happened in later generations... tsk, Liu Yi would probably be in an even worse situation.

Although Madam Hu was weak and easily bullied, Consort Hu was certainly not a kind-hearted person; otherwise, she would never have been able to rise to prominence in the harem.