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

She thought about it for many days, but couldn't come up with a solution that satisfied both sides.

If it were just Liu Yi alone, she could still use some methods.

But Liu Yi was backed by Ji Wuye, which made her hesitant to make a move.

Cao Ze calmly asked, "What does Your Majesty think?"

Hu Meiren narrowed her foxy eyes: "It would be best if he died."

Cao Ze smiled and said, "That's exactly what I was thinking."

Hu Meiren paused slightly: "Do you know who's behind Liu Yi?"

Cao Ze said, "General Ji Wuye, who in the court and the countryside does not know her?"

Hu Meiren gave Cao Ze a deep look, glanced around, and composed herself: "This is not the place to talk. I will be visiting my sister at Liu Yi's residence the day after tomorrow, and we can talk then."

Cao Ze said, "Okay."

My sister-in-law is quite something; she knows what it means to solve problems once and for all.

No wonder Han Fei cooperated with him in the original work; he was bold, meticulous, and dared to take action.

Cao Ze hadn't taken more than a few steps when he let out a long sigh.

Again.

Lady Mingzhu walked over with a smile, "What's wrong, sir? Are you not happy to see me?"

"Of course I'm delighted, Madam is a delight to behold..."

This is only for my little brother.

Madam Mingzhu swayed her ample waist, and the smile on her face gradually faded.

"What were you whispering with Consort Hu just now, sir? May I hear it?"

How to get rid of brother-in-law Liu Yi and let the new brother-in-law take over... Cao Ze secretly teased Hu Meiren, then said seriously, "It's just a small matter."

Lady Mingzhu didn't care what Cao Ze and Lady Hu were talking about. Her eyes darted around, and she said, "Sir, do you know that a sword master has appeared in the city?"

Cao Ze feigned ignorance and asked, "Really?"

Madam Mingzhu said softly, "Of course there is. It is said that the sword intent is very strong. Didn't you sense it, sir?"

Cao Ze shook his head blankly: "No, I didn't feel anything. Is Madam Mingzhu trying to find that sword master?"

Lady Mingzhu nodded slightly. "I have always admired the masters of the Hundred Schools of Thought. If you happen to encounter one, please inform me so that I may have the honor of meeting him."

Cao Ze smiled and said, "Of course."

He thought to himself, "If I actually see him, I hope I won't be scared to death."

He suddenly became alert. Why was Madam Mingzhu asking him these questions?

Thinking of the discord between Bai Yifei and Ji Wuye, could it be that Madam Mingzhu is thinking...?

Lady Mingzhu watched Cao Ze leave.

If he didn't sense the sword intent from that day, then his strength is at most no more than the second-rate level.

To be on the safe side, it's best to use a blood gu that can control top-tier experts.

This person has done well.

Thinking of this, Madam Mingzhu sighed softly and walked away in her high heels.

She had finally met a young man who had piqued her interest, and if possible, she wanted to take things slowly; that's what makes life interesting.

……

Chapter 259 Agreement can be withdrawn

The next day was the fifth day of the Lunar New Year.

Han Fei led the delegation from the State of Han to the State of Zhao.

Cao Ze conscientiously went outside the city to see Han Fei off.

"Brother Han, have a safe journey."

Han Fei nodded, then his expression suddenly turned serious, and he warned in a low voice, "Whether I have an easy time or not is not important. What's important is that you behave yourself."

Cao Ze chuckled and said, "Brother Han, you can't just make baseless accusations and slander someone's innocence."

Han Fei snorted: "If you are really willing to marry my little sister and not philander, I won't stop you. But you can't be flirting with Zi Nu while also clinging to my little sister."

He knew all too well that he and someone like Cao Ze were definitely not a good match for a woman.

Cao Ze said innocently, "You saw it yesterday too. To avoid suspicion, I haven't been to the palace for several days. Why don't you go and talk to Her Highness the Princess?"

What are you talking about?!

Han Fei roared inwardly, "If my little sister listened to me, would she be saying these things to Cao Ze here?"

If we weren't outmatched, we would have taught this brother-in-law a good lesson long ago—I mean, Cao Cao!

"Heh, I don't care about anything else, but if you make my little sister suffer any injustice, I'll beat you up!"

Han Fei rolled up his sleeves and glared fiercely at Cao Ze.

I must say, the tall and imposing Han Fei really does look quite convincing when he puts on a menacing expression.

Cao Ze raised his hands in surrender and said, "Don't worry, Brother Han, with me here, I guarantee that Princess Honglian will not be wronged."

Han Fei seemed to choke, his face turning bright red, and he gritted his teeth, saying, "I have never seen such a shameless person!"

"Me too."

"...Don't you also want Zifang and me to not go to the Ancestral Mountain with you after the snow melts?"

Cao Ze chuckled and said, "Brother Han seems to care more about whether or not to go than I do."

Han Fei remained silent, then flicked his sleeve and said, "I'm leaving!"

Cao Ze grinned: "Brother Han, wait a minute..."

Before he could finish speaking, Han Fei, who was walking in a hurry, stumbled and almost slipped on the wet and slippery pavilion steps.

Han Fei seemed somewhat embarrassed and quickly ran to the delegation without turning his head.

"Let's go, let's get going!"

"Uh..." Cao Ze blinked, looking at the disheveled Brother Han, and suddenly felt a little sorry for him. Being a brother is really not easy.

……

Cao Ze returned to the city, glanced at the sky, and leisurely walked to Liu Yi's residence.

Upon hearing from his servant that Cao Ze had arrived, Liu Yi excitedly ran out, grasped Cao Ze's hands in both, and exclaimed with delight, "Brother Cao Ze, we've been waiting for you!"

Cao Ze pulled his hand away from Liu Yi's with a hint of disgust. His longing gaze made it seem as if Liu Yi was lusting after him.

"Brother, you're being too polite."

Liu Yi laughed heartily, all the frustration in his chest vanishing.

If Brother Cao Ze had arrived two days later, he would have really been punished by Ji Wuye.

After drinking, Liu Yi hurriedly arranged for Cao Ze to come to his wife's West Garden.

He was determined to get Cao Ze to have some kind of affair with Yingge while he was with his wife.

Cao Ze paused in front of the moon archway in the West Garden, giving Liu Yi a strange look: "Brother, aren't you coming in together?"

Previously, Liu Yi would always go in with him, and they wouldn't stop until they got inside to see what was going on. Why did he change his mind today?

Liu Yi waved his hand and urged, "Brother, go in by yourself. I'll wait outside. When you come out, we'll have a drink together."

Cao Ze seemed to be thinking for a moment, then smiled and said, "Then I shall respectfully accept your offer, brother."

He strolled in leisurely, wondering if he should give Madam Hu some more nourishment.

When Liu Yi saw Cao Ze go in, he breathed a sigh of relief, his face beaming with joy and a constant smile.

That's no longer his concern.

Whether Cao Ze and Ying Ge do anything together inside is Ying Ge's business.

If he fails, he'll have a good explanation to give to the general.

As always, Cao Ze walked into Yingge's side room, intending to say hello, before passing through the small hall to go to Madam Hu's main room.

Unexpectedly—

Yingge looked at Cao Ze, parted her lips slightly, and slowly said, "You will stay here with me today."

Cao Ze was taken aback, somewhat puzzled.

In the past, the parrots were always aloof, unsmiling, and unapproachable.

In addition, Yingge was not his enemy, and he had no interest in forcing women, so he never really thought about having an affair with Yingge.

A blush crept onto Yingge's pretty face, but she forced herself to remain calm and said, "Ji Wuye wants me to be with you as soon as possible, and then he'll host a banquet for you."

Cao Ze suddenly realized, "Recently?"

"Hmm. Ji Wuye seems to have received some information from the Straw-Clothed Man, saying that Blood-Clothed Marquis Bai Yifei is unruly."

Cao Ze sat down next to Ying Ge and pondered for a moment.

The man in the straw raincoat's actions were highly suspicious of sowing discord.

If the man in the straw raincoat really wanted to sow discord, then Bai Yifei and Madam Mingzhu must know that Ji Wuye was also secretly trying to win him over.

In other words, if Ji Wuye invites him to a banquet and makes a sound in the night, Bai Yifei and Madam Mingzhu will definitely not remain indifferent and will take action against him.

The best way to do it...

Cao Ze pondered for a moment. For Bai Yifei, controlling his life and placing him by Ji Wuye's side as an inside agent seemed to be the most cost-effective approach.

hiss~

So, after Ji Wuye hosts a banquet for him, that's when he'll be targeted by the Blood-Clad Marquis.

He suddenly remembered Bai Yifei's method of controlling Tianze—Gu.