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

Liu Yi changed into green clothes at the clothing store, and Cao Ze solemnly put the green hat he designed on Liu Yi's head.

"Hey bro, how's it? Not bad, right?"

With a fawning smile, the shopkeeper personally stood in front of Liu Yi, holding a large bronze mirror.

Liu Yi looked at himself in the bronze mirror and felt awkward no matter how he looked at it.

"Brother, I'm a rough man, I really can't wear your elegant things."

Cao Ze said earnestly, "Brother, your wife likes elegance, style, and beautiful things. You always wear that military uniform and those old-fashioned fancy clothes, it's hard for her to like you."

Liu Yi casually asked, "How did you know my wife likes this kind of thing?"

Cao Ze paused slightly, thinking to himself, "Of course, my wife and I had a friendly discussion about it."

He chuckled and said, "Brother, you don't understand. Women all like bright colors."

Liu Yi nodded in agreement. "Brother, let's go to the manor. I'll show my wife a couple of skills."

Cao Ze and Liu Yi rode side by side on their horses. Liu Yi was dressed in green and wore a tall green hat, which was very flamboyant and attracted the attention of passersby.

"What are you all looking at? Haven't you ever seen anything like this before? Look again and I'll gouge your eyes out!"

Annoyed by the stares, Liu Yi brandished his whip, his eyes flashing with a fierce light, intimidating the surrounding people.

Fortunately, there was her younger sister, Lady Hu; otherwise, Madam Hu would have been in real trouble… Cao Ze couldn’t help but feel fortunate for Madam Hu.

As they neared the residence, Liu Yi suddenly slapped his forehead, "Oh no!"

As a public-spirited young man, Cao Ze felt obligated to help others solve their problems.

"What's wrong, bro?"

Liu Yi said with a stern face, "I can't sing opera lyrics!"

"Hey, it's no big deal. With me here, I'll make sure you're worry-free."

Liu Yi was taken aback for a moment, then suddenly realized, "Haha, I completely forgot that you're a poet, brother!"

Cao Ze smiled modestly, "I'll come up with two lyrics for you, brother."

Liu Yi thought for a moment and said, "Brother, you know I'm a rough guy, so don't make the lyrics too elegant. Make them a little vulgar, the simpler and more vulgar the better. Ideally, they should be easy for me to understand without having to think too much."

Cao Ze rubbed his chin. "That's a bit difficult..."

"No rush, brother. If you can't figure it out right now, you can wait a couple of days."

"Hmm, no need, brother. I've already thought it through, but..."

Cao Ze paused, suppressing a laugh as he looked at Liu Yi.

There are countless lyrics to the song "Simp," but I wonder if Liu Yi can actually sing it.

Liu Yi asked with delight, "But what?"

"The tune is different from the one in Xinzheng, you'll need to get used to it."

"It's okay, anyway, I don't know any tunes, as long as I can sing a couple of lines."

"Okay, I'll write two verses for you right away and teach you how to sing them."

Half an hour later.

Liu Yi finally memorized the lyrics Cao Ze had taught him and looked at Cao Ze in amazement.

"Dude, this is fucking touching! To be sentimental, it really hits the spot, I'm so moved!"

How could I not be moved? All sycophants are one big family... Cao Ze said with a smile, "Are you ready, bro?"

Liu Yi adjusted his tall green hat, raised his head and puffed out his chest, saying, "Ready! Brother, let's go! I'm not at ease without you."

He needs someone to encourage him right now, and his younger brother Cao Ze is the perfect candidate.

"Alright, brother, let's go. I'll personally support you."

When Madam Hu saw Liu Yi arrive at the West Garden, she was about to tell him to leave when she saw Cao Ze behind Liu Yi. She immediately shut her mouth, feeling uneasy about what Cao Ze and Liu Yi were doing together.

What she fears most now is that Cao Ze and Liu Yi have colluded with each other and that everything they did was a lie.

Madam Hu frequently exchanged glances with Cao Ze, trying to discern something from his eyes.

But all she saw was Cao Ze's smiling eyes, blinking at her repeatedly, which puzzled her, but reassured her a little. At least Mr. Cao Ze and Liu Yi were not on the same path.

Liu Yi, who was in a great mood, did not notice the flirtatious glances exchanged between his wife and his younger brother Cao Ze.

"Haha, madam, how do I look in this green dress and green hat? Isn't it great?"

Mrs. Hu found it all laughable.

As a qualified straight man, Cao Ze took the initiative to step forward.

"Hey madam, your brother has prepared a surprise for you today."

Cao Ze, with his back to Liu Yi, winked at Madam Hu with a smile on his lips.

Based on her instincts, Madam Hu realized that today's events were probably orchestrated by Cao Ze.

She forced a smile and asked, "What surprise is it?"

Liu Yi was impressed by his younger brother's awesomeness; he hadn't even sung yet, and he had already made his wife laugh with his green clothes and green hat.

"Haha, my wife likes opera, so I specially learned two pieces. Please listen to me sing them one by one."

Liu Yi cleared his throat, and Cao Ze and Madam Hu stood side by side opposite him.

"...How could I bear to blame you for making a mistake? I gave you too much freedom. It made you even lonelier, which is why you fell into the whirlpool of emotions..."

Liu Yi, whose voice was completely off-key, roared passionately, feeling incredibly moved by his own performance.

Madam Hu frowned, her delicate eyebrows furrowed. The lyrics, which were originally quite good, made her want to vomit after Liu Yi's shout.

Cao Ze smiled, his lips slightly moving, "Madam, what do you think of the lyrics I wrote?"

Mrs. Hu suddenly realized that only Mr. Cao Ze could write such unconventional lyrics, just like the "Snow Maiden Song" written by Cao Ze that she had inquired about yesterday.

She moved her lips slightly, wanting to say something to Cao Ze, but she couldn't transmit her voice, so she could only smile helplessly.

Seeing his wife smile, Liu Yi, who was singing with great passion, sang even more energetically.

"How could I bear to let you suffer? I gave you too much freedom. If you want to fly, I'll bear the pain..."

Cao Ze continued to transmit his voice, "Does Madam like this when she's messing with Liu Yi?"

Looking at Liu Yi, who was being ridiculously teased by Cao Ze like a clown, Madam Hu couldn't help but exchange a glance with Cao Ze, smiled, and nodded gently.

Cao Ze read the word "thank you" from Madam Hu's slightly parted red lips.

He was also very grateful to Brother Liu Yi for making their marriage possible.

Liu Yi was also very grateful to Cao Ze for letting him sing so enjoyably and for giving him hope of winning over Madam Hu's heart.

They all have bright futures ahead of them.

……

Chapter 241 A family should be complete.

In the secluded depths of the palace, the fragrance of incense wafts gently.

With the help of her maids, Madam Mingzhu removed her purple strapless dress.

She revealed a black batwing-style lingerie set and a black lace mini-skirt connected to her waist and hips with a black ribbon.

It is already winter.

She casually took off her black pointed-toe patterned high-heeled sandals, and walked back and forth on the cold marble floor with her bare feet, without the slightest discomfort. On the contrary, the smile on her lips never faded.

Holding the letter in her hand, she muttered to herself, "Is it time to start preparations...?"

During the Qin-Zhao war, to ensure peace of mind, King An of Han dispatched Bai Yifei to guard the border.

At this time, Bai Yifei wrote to her, asking her to pay attention to a young man named Cao Ze.

She had heard a lot about this person.

Young and handsome, with exceptional talent, he was highly popular among the various schools of thought.

The Mohists personally announced in the martial arts world that Cao Ze was a friend of the Mohists.

The renowned master Gongsun Long even listened to Cao Ze's lectures in Handan with the respect due to a teacher.

He was also a close friend of Kong Chuan, the leader of the Confucian school of thought led by Zisi, despite their age difference.

All these examples demonstrate that this person is extraordinary.

And it was this very young man that Bai Yifei not only asked her to pay attention to, but also wanted her to find opportunities to control him.

They said this person would be useful for future plans, and we must not let Ji Wuye get there first.

Lady Mingzhu's beautiful face revealed a thoughtful expression.

She walked to the bronze candlestick, held the letter between her jade-like fingers, and lit it on the slowly flickering flame.

In the dimly lit hall, a red light suddenly shone, illuminating Lady Mingzhu's beautiful face with radiance.

She slowly exhaled a long breath from her pink lips, which formed a thin white ribbon in the cold palace, stirring the candlelight and scattering the ashes.

“Cao Ze…”

……

Cao Ze was unaware that Madam Mingzhu had already taken notice of him.

He rode his new love through the snow on the dimly lit Xinzheng Avenue, overjoyed at the thought of Liu Yi's heartfelt performance that day.

The front hall of Zilan Pavilion was very lively. Cao Ze went around to the back and entered the courtyard through the back door.

"Brother Cao! Help!"

Cao Ze was startled and looked at his brother-in-law, who was lying on the ground hugging his leg, with great amazement.

Is it confirmed that this is a cold, and not a zombie virus infection?

"Brother Han, which scene are you acting out?"

He tried to pull away, but Han Fei held his thigh tightly.