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

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Chapter 264 Women are wolves in sheep's clothing

In the past, the General's Mansion was heavily guarded, and passersby dared not linger.

Tonight, red lanterns were hung early in front of the General's Mansion, creating a festive atmosphere.

If someone who knows Ji Wuye were to see this scene, they would know that a distinguished guest has arrived.

An unassuming carriage slowly made its way over, the clear, melodious sound of its bells echoing through the street.

Mo Ya and Bai Feng stood on either side of the mansion gate, each more ruthless than the other.

Upon hearing the bicycle bell, they all looked over at the same time, their eyes revealing a sharp, cold light.

"They've arrived," Mo Ya murmured to himself. "Let's go greet them."

Bai Feng was somewhat reluctant, but she still followed Mo Ya over.

He whispered to Mo Ya, "Are you just going to keep watching and waiting like this?"

Mo Ya shook his head slightly: "It's Ying Ge's own decision, we shouldn't interfere."

He paused, then said, "Women are dangerous creatures. They are wolves in sheep's clothing, especially older women. If you're not careful, they'll eat you to pieces."

Bai Feng sneered, "You always wanted me to find women and encouraged me to go to Zilan Pavilion, but now you're telling me that women are wolves in sheep's clothing."

Mo Ya sighed softly, "I'm sending you to play with women just so you can... well, demystify women, don't have any sacred thoughts about them, they're all the same."

He understands Bai Feng; she is virtuous, upright, and very loyal.

But for an assassin, being sentimental and loyal is a bad thing, as it can easily lead to risking one's life or even losing it.

He never really believed in love.

They believed those were merely pastimes for the nobility, or love at first sight, akin to lust at first sight.

"Have you slept with many women? Or have you been hurt by women?"

After Bai Feng questioned him, he didn't realize that he was talking more than usual today.

Mo Ya sighed, "Some things you can't know just by doing them or experiencing them..."

He had seen it all, and the process of going from incomprehension to understanding was complex, something Bai Feng couldn't comprehend.

Just as Bai Feng was about to speak again, the approaching carriage stopped.

Liu Yi got out of the car and put on a fawning smile: "Greetings, gentlemen."

Although his status was much higher than that of Mo Ya and Bai Feng, who were merely assassins, even a seventh-rank official is still a high-ranking official in front of the prime minister, not to mention that these two were doing dirty work for Ji Wuye.

If those two had said a few words to Ji Wuye, he might not have lived to see tomorrow.

As a watchdog, he knew who he had to be polite to and who he could swagger around in front of.

Cao Ze lifted the carriage curtain and stepped down using the horse stool.

Yingge peeked her beautiful face out of the carriage, reached out and placed her hand on Cao Ze's arm, then stepped down onto the stool.

Mo Ya kept his eyes straight ahead and said respectfully, "The General is already waiting for you, sir. Please come in."

Bai Feng stood silently to the side, with many questions in her mind that she wanted to ask Mo Ya.

He knew that Mo Ya had feelings for Ying Ge. Although it wasn't explicitly stated, as someone who spent every day with Mo Ya, he could still sense it.

Cao Ze smiled as he looked at the handsome Mo Ya and Bai Feng, who were only slightly less attractive than himself.

"Perfect for running errands and delivering love letters for him," Cao Ze thought to himself.

"please."

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Led by Mo Ya, Cao Ze entered the imposing General's Mansion.

Liu Yi followed Cao Ze cautiously.

After passing through the front yard and winding corridors, we entered the central courtyard.

Cao Ze kept an eye on things the whole way.

In his view, Ji Wuye was being excessively cautious, with a level of security even stronger than that of the Han royal palace.

The patrolling soldiers were all fully armed and well-equipped, and there were also skilled sentries lurking in the darkness.

With such tight defenses, without internal secrets such as the troop rotation plan, anyone below the Grandmaster level would have virtually no chance of sneaking into the inner courtyard to assassinate Ji Wuye.

No wonder Ji Wuye has offended so many people, yet he's still living a comfortable life to this day.

After analyzing the data, Cao Ze came to a conclusion.

Having already become a Grandmaster, the probability of Jing Ni killing Ji Wuye is not high.

Unless they sneak in and launch a surprise attack to assassinate the unsuspecting Ji Wuye.

After all, Ji Wuye was at least a first-rate expert, and a master of body tempering.

Even if we can't win, at least we can run, endure, and buy time.

However, when Cao Ze saw Ji Wuye, who had hosted the banquet for him, still wearing armor, with his eight-foot-long sword at his side, sitting imposingly in a large chair, he had to admit that Ji Wuye was indeed quite cunning.

The banquet was held as if it were a battlefield.

"Cao Ze greets the General."

This was the first time Ji Wuye had met Cao Ze, and for some reason, he instinctively felt a bit of disgust towards this humble yet arrogant young man.

But as the most powerful general in Korea, Ji Wuye was somewhat uncomfortable inside, but on the surface he still smiled.

"Mr. Cao Ze is lecturing in Handan, and his great reputation has spread far and wide throughout the seven kingdoms and the hundred schools of thought. I, Ji, have long admired your name. Please come in!"

Cao Ze knelt on the left, facing the Emerald Tiger, which was even larger than a fat pig.

Jade Tiger laughed so hard his eyes almost disappeared. "Mr. Cao Ze, tonight the general specially asked me, the tiger, to bring out this top-quality Ice and Fire Hundred Year Red wine, which was transported from beyond the Great Wall and made from ice-red grapes grown at the foot of the snow-capped mountains and on the edge of the Gobi Desert."

"This jar is worth a hundred gold pieces. I specially bought it from the wolf clan in the north. It has a mellow and refreshing taste. Please try it, sir."

Liu Yi sat at the end of the table. After listening to Emerald Tiger's words, he was somewhat disdainful. A businessman is a businessman. Even when entertaining guests, he still has to emphasize the value of the wine. Even a roughneck like him knows that talking about money at a banquet is too vulgar.

Cao Ze glanced at the clear, bright red wine in his glass. He had drunk this stuff a few times in the Wolf Clan Royal Court, but it didn't suit his taste. It was usually used as mouthwash to get rid of bad breath.

He smiled and raised his wine glass to Yingge's lips, saying, "The beauty drinks first."

Yingge looked surprised and subconsciously opened her mouth slightly to take a small sip of the Ice and Fire Centennial Red wine. She accidentally choked, and the red wine dripped down her delicate chin and onto her blue and white dress, staining it red.

Just as Ji Wuye was about to get angry, he suddenly thought of something and thought to himself, "It seems that Yingge has indeed bewitched Cao Ze. Very good."

He laughed heartily: "Mr. Cao Ze has good taste! Come on, let the beauty drink first!"

The nameless beauty was roughly dragged over by Ji Wuye, her mouth agape, and Ji Wuye forced her to drink.

She choked several times, and the bright red wine flowed down her neck and onto her body, soaking her brightly colored clothes.

The nameless beauty dared not show any temper, swallowing her anger and outwardly displaying a smile of enjoyment and flattery, fearing that she would be punished by Ji Wuye and dragged out to have her head chopped off.

Jade Tiger raised his wine cup high: "To the General!"

Cao Ze and Liu Yi raised their glasses: "To the General!"

Ji Wuye laughed loudly, "Let's drink together!"

After several rounds of drinks, everyone was slightly tipsy.

Ji Wuye gave Emerald Tiger a look, and Emerald Tiger immediately jumped out, "May I ask how long you have been in Xinzheng, sir?"

"About two months."

"Have you taken up a job yet?"

"Never."

Jade Tiger chuckled and said, "With your talent, sir, as long as you enter the court, the King of Han will surely give you an important position. It is not impossible for you to be ennobled and appointed prime minister in the future."

Cao Ze feigned drunkenness and laughed, "Brother Tiger is joking. How could I possibly be granted a title and become a prime minister..."

Jade Tiger placed the wine glass on the wine table.

"It may be difficult on Brother Cao's own, but with the general's help..."

Jade Tiger gave Cao Ze a meaningful look.

Cao Ze paused, then looked at Ji Wuye, who was pretending to be innocent.

Ji Wuye squinted and smiled, but his fierce face made him look somewhat ferocious.

Cao Ze said, "General, you mean..."

Liu Yi, drunk, said, "Hey! Brother Cao Ze, what's the big deal? From now on, you'll follow the General and we'll all live the high life! What I have, you'll have plenty of too!"

"Fine, I'll gladly accept your wife..." Cao Ze thought to himself, muttering a curse about Liu Yi.

Ji Wuye said in a deep voice, "What do you think, sir?"

He's not good at scheming and intrigue; he's always preferred a simple and direct approach.

He has only one way to deal with those who don't submit to him or dare to oppose him—kill them!

Although he was mindful of Cao Ze's reputation and the relationship between the Mo and Ming families, he would not hesitate to take action if Cao Ze truly opposed him.

Do they really think that the thousands of armored soldiers in his mansion are just for show?

Cao Ze narrowed his eyes. Was this someone who intended to kill him?

He knew this was a trap.

"In that case, I, Cao, thank you very much, General."

Ji Wuye's expression softened; he liked people who were sensible like this.

The slight dislike I felt when I first met Cao Ze has largely dissipated.

"Very good! Mr. Cao Ze, what official position do you want? Just say it!"

Ji Wuye spoke up very generously.