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

Killing Liu Yi won't solve the problem, killing Ji Wuye won't solve the problem, and even killing the King of Han won't solve the problem.

The only way to solve the problem of hunger and cold among the people is to quickly unify the country, reform the system, unleash productive forces, concentrate resources on development, and rush into the industrial age.

This was the only solution he could think of.

"My lord, someone from the General's Mansion has come to request your immediate presence to discuss disaster relief matters."

A servant announced from outside the door.

Liu Yi was overjoyed and said to Cao Ze, "Brother, please do as you please. I'll go and take care of my official business first."

Cao Ze asked one more question: "How long will it take?"

"Brother, you don't need to wait any longer. You can leave anytime." Liu Yi didn't think too much about it. When it comes to making money, being late is a loss. This kind of opportunity to make a quick buck is rare.

Cao Ze blinked and watched Liu Yi leave, a slight smile playing on his lips. Did this mean he could do whatever he wanted in the mansion?

"Sir, where are you going?"

The servant followed Cao Ze and asked.

Cao Ze casually said, "Let's go see my eldest niece."

The servant immediately understood. As Liu Yi's confidant in the mansion, he naturally knew that Liu Yi intended to match his distant niece with Mr. Cao Ze.

Although he had never heard of the adults ever having a distant niece.

Cao Ze dismissed his servants and went into the side room where Yingge of the West Garden was located.

After Cao Ze went inside, the servant didn't dare to stay and turned to leave.

He came with Cao Ze only to have something to say to the master; if he ruined the master's plans, he would be dead.

Yingge was reading a book in the room.

Influenced by Madam Hu, she would often read "Dream of the Red Chamber" in Madam Hu's room when she wasn't practicing her martial arts.

After reading it, she couldn't help but admire and praise Cao Ze for writing such a masterpiece.

The door was pushed open, and Yingge was still looking at the books. Without turning her head, she knew who had come.

She was quite familiar with Cao Ze's footsteps.

"My dear niece, where is your sister-in-law?"

Yingge looked up and gave Cao Ze a slight glare. "I'm not your eldest niece. Madam Hu is taking a nap in the main house."

Cao Ze chuckled and said, "You're Liu Yi's distant niece, so you're my niece too. Come on, call me uncle."

Yingge pursed her red lips and said irritably, "You know why, yet you still do this."

Cao Ze shrugged. "My niece doesn't understand the joy of role-playing at all. It really saddens her uncle."

"Don't forget to keep an eye on the door for your uncle; he's going to do something big today!"

After speaking, he walked out through another door in the side room of Yingge, passed through the small hall, and entered the main room where Madam Hu slept.

Seeing Cao Ze leave, Yingge sighed softly. Was she not as attractive to him as Madam Hu?

Or perhaps Cao Ze simply prefers married women and beautiful women, and has no interest in beauties like her.

Madam Hu, who had been taking a nap, had woken up at some point and was now leaning against the window, staring blankly at the snow scene outside.

Cao Ze embraced Madam Hu's soft waist from behind, kissed her cheek, and whispered sweet nothings in her ear, gently blowing on her fair and tender earlobe.

As always, the unique fragrance emanating from Madam Hu filled his nostrils and mouth, making him feel extremely comfortable.

The unusual sensation in her ear caused Mrs. Hu to struggle slightly.

Seeing that she couldn't struggle against him, she let Cao Ze cast his great magic spell as usual.

Before she knew it, Madam Hu's face flushed and her body became hot.

Cao Ze helped Madam Hu remove the fur cloak she was wearing, revealing the light green jacket she was wearing underneath, and placed it on the clothes rack.

Madam Hu, belatedly realizing what was happening, froze on the spot like a startled rabbit, staring at Cao Ze with panicked eyes, "You, what are you going to do?"

Cao Ze admired Madam Hu's pitiful appearance and chuckled, saying, "Sister-in-law, Liu Yi won't be back until very late today."

Previously, Liu Yi was suspicious, and even with Ying Ge as a cover, he was still not at ease. This time, he suddenly left to make money with Ji Wuye, so he naturally had to help his elder brother take good care of his sister-in-law.

Madam Hu let out a soft "Ah," suddenly realizing what Cao Ze was about to do.

It made her heart flutter, and a faint glow appeared in her beautiful, watery eyes.

"You mean..."

Chapter 254 Safe, but not exciting

On the first day of the Lunar New Year, of course, we want to set off firecrackers to start the day.

Cao Ze scooped up Madam Hu, who was struggling and then becoming docile, and placed her on the couch. He gently stroked Madam Hu's hair and teased, "Sister-in-law, have you been waiting impatiently for this day?"

Madam Hu dared not look Cao Ze in the eye. Hesitatingly, she whispered, "What you once said... was it true?"

Cao Ze said gently, "Of course it's true."

Madam Hu's jade-white arms quietly encircled Cao Ze's neck, her head still lowered, as she slowly leaned against Cao Ze's chest and closed her eyes.

"I believe you..."

After spending more than a month together, she had already developed vague feelings for Cao Ze and was naturally prepared for certain things.

Yingge, who was sitting idly in the small hall, thought that Cao Ze and Madam Hu were being intimate again, but the sounds that followed made her fair and cool face turn red.

Her uncle—no, Cao Ze—dared to openly and brazenly do things with Madam Hu in broad daylight at Liu Yi's residence.

This made her heart pound. This was too bold! Wasn't she afraid that Liu Yi would suddenly come over and invite her to dinner?

Thinking of this, Yingge disregarded her blushing and racing heart, got up and walked to the door of the small hall to take a closer look.

He breathed a slight sigh of relief after confirming that there were no unauthorized persons present.

She couldn't help but resent Cao Ze for being so careless, making her worry about everything, and for not even considering her feelings.

Cao Ze was unaware that Yingge was complaining about him outside; he was busy with important matters for Madam Hu.

To be honest, he has been taking good care of his health during this period.

Jingni is in seclusion, cultivating in seclusion, while Liwu is taking care of the child and watching over the Fire-Fighting Princess.

In Zilan Pavilion, in order to maintain his image as a virtuous gentleman in Zi Nu Nong Yu, he politely refused the teasing and seduction of Xiao Hong Yu and Cai Die on several occasions, which can be described as remaining unmoved by their advances.

As for the family of Honglian, Hu Meiren, and Mingzhu, that's even more impossible.

Han Fei went to great lengths to guard against him, which made him realize that having a clever brother-in-law was not a pleasant thing at all.

As for Lady Hu, aside from occasionally inquiring about her sister, she hinted that he shouldn't rush things. It was clear she knew about his little secret with Madam Hu.

If he was somewhat confident about all of the above and had everything under control, then Madam Mingzhu left him a bit bewildered.

Not only did she act as if she had him completely under her thumb, but she also kept "bumping into" him at the palace from time to time. Anyone who didn't know the situation would think that Lady Mingzhu had fallen for him and was trying to pursue him.

Knowing that Madam Mingzhu was the Nightfall Tide Demoness, he naturally understood that this woman was a wolf in sheep's clothing, indescribable and unfathomable.

Maybe he's smiling at you one moment, but the next he'll transform into a great white shark, opening his gaping maw and devouring you completely.

Half an hour passed in the blink of an eye.

Women are often sentimental afterward, especially women like Madam Hu. As a half-step Sea King, Cao Ze naturally wouldn't just walk away with his pants up.

After comforting Madam Hu, who was still recovering from her trauma, he got dressed and helped clean up the scene for the paralyzed woman, changing the bedding.

"Sister-in-law, please rest assured, I'll be going now."

The relentless commotion lasted for over an hour, which was merely an appetizer for him, but for Madam Hu, it was no different from taking her life.

Madam Hu's eyes sparkled with spring-like joy. She pursed her lips and watched Cao Ze's departing figure before suddenly saying, "Wait a moment."

Cao Ze paused, turned around, looked at Madam Hu, who was lying in the quilt wearing a blue-green silk nightgown, and smiled, "Is Madam Hu reluctant to part with me?"

Madam Hu was a little embarrassed, but still said, "It would be best if we didn't stay in the mansion in the future... Well, my sister said that everything will be arranged at the theater, which is safer there."

It's safe now, but not exciting... Cao Ze smiled. No wonder Hu Meiren hinted that he shouldn't rush things; she had already planned ahead.

Indeed, few women who can survive in the deep palace are truly carefree.

"Alright, on the ninth day, my sister-in-law will be waiting for me at the theater, and I will celebrate her birthday."

Looking at Cao Ze's ambiguous smile, Madam Hu slowly lowered her head and covered her head with the quilt.

The thought of being able to perform with Cao Ze in the theater in a few days filled her with anticipation.

Cao Ze came out of the house and saw Yingge sitting stiffly by the door of the small main room. He was a little surprised: "Aren't you cold?"

Although the light snow outside has stopped, the cold wind is still blowing.

Yingge glanced at Cao Ze and said, "I'm not afraid of the cold, but I'm afraid you're doomed."

Cao Ze said with a faint smile, "Doomed? Liu Yi is not qualified."

Yingge remained noncommittal, saying, "You just intend to live like this with Madam Hu for the rest of your life?"

Cao Ze said, "Of course not, Brother Liu is still going to die."

"You want to fight?"

"No, it wasn't me who did it, it was your people from the Hundred Birds."

A look of surprise appeared on Yingge's usually indifferent face. "We, the Hundred Birds?"

Her expression immediately changed slightly. "You want Mo Ya Bai Feng to do it?"

Cao Ze chuckled and said, "Am I that stupid? These two brothers are not stupid at all."

Yingge asked in bewilderment, "All of us from the Hundred Birds are subordinate to Ji Wuye. Even our leader cannot be mobilized without Ji Wuye's orders. How can you command the people of the Hundred Birds to assassinate Liu Yi?"

Finally, Yingge seemed to realize something and said, "You want to use Ji Wuye to get rid of Liu Yi? That is indeed a good idea."

Cao Ze had to admire Yingge's imagination.

"Using Ji Wuye to get rid of Liu Yi is indeed a good idea, but it's too much of a waste of time and energy."

Cao Ze said, "During my time at Liu Yi's residence, I learned a lot of secrets. I also happened to learn that one of your Hundred Birds has a blood feud with Liu Yi. If we tell him at the right time, he will be happy to help us get rid of Liu Yi."

Yingge raised her delicate eyebrows slightly. "All members of the Hundred Birds have had their identities and backgrounds investigated. How come I don't know anyone has a blood feud with Liu Yi?"