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

Cao Ze had little interest in serving as an official in the Han court and casually replied, "It's up to the general to decide everything."

Ji Wuye pondered for a moment and said, "If you are not in a hurry, I will personally find you a position in March."

He's already made a plan: after receiving his military pay next month, he'll take the opportunity to eliminate some dissidents, if possible...

A cold glint flashed in Ji Wuye's eyes; he had long been displeased with Zhang Kaidi.

If Zhang Kai hadn't represented the royal family and the old nobles who were dependent on the royal family, he would have killed him long ago.

If he could take advantage of the loss of military funds to bring Zhang Kai down from the court, then the court would become his personal fiefdom.

Cao Ze said, "Thank you, General."

Ji Wuye was very satisfied with the day's success and shouted, "Someone, play the music and start dancing!"

Seven or eight dancers, still dressed in light gauze on this cold night, filed in one after another, their graceful figures dancing lightly to the music.

Mo Ya and Bai Feng stood in the shadows, arms crossed, watching the commotion inside the hall with cold indifference.

The banquet did not end until early Hai hour. After Ji Wuye ordered Bai Feng and Mo Ya to see the guests off, he picked up his eight-foot-long sword and returned to his inner room.

Contrary to Cao Ze's expectations, he did not sleep with Mei Ji in his arms.

Cao Ze thought to himself, "Everyone says Ji Wuye is lustful and greedy. Is it because he was a little drunk that he didn't take the beautiful concubine back to his room?"

Based on the information provided by Yingge, Cao Ze gave Ji Wuye a brief profile.

He was indeed lustful, but he cared more about his own life. His concubines were all ordinary people without martial arts skills, so he eliminated any possibility of them being killed.

Otherwise, Yingge would probably have already fallen victim to Ji Wuye's wickedness.

Cao Ze held Ying Ge's soft waist and couldn't help but sigh, "He got off easy."

Liu Yi was so drunk that he was unconscious.

Jade Tiger arranged for someone to put Liu Yi on the carriage. "Brother Cao Ze, I have other matters to attend to, so I won't see you off."

After a drinking session, Emerald Tiger, as if he were already familiar with Cao Ze, addressed him as a brother.

Cao Ze chuckled and said, "Brother Hu, you're too kind. It's fine if they deliver it."

Jade Tiger quietly took out an extremely exquisite dagger from his pocket. The dagger's scabbard was inlaid with many beautiful gems, and it was obviously very valuable.

"Brother, consider this Tiger's gift to you. You can't refuse it."

Cao Ze certainly wouldn't refuse; it would be foolish not to take advantage of a good deal, especially since it belonged to the villains.

"Thank you very much, Brother Tiger."

Emerald Tiger breathed a slight sigh of relief. It was good that he had put it away. He was optimistic about Cao Ze's future development. He might even need Cao Ze to say good things to save his life in the future.

"Okay, I'll go take care of some chores first."

Jade Tiger took his leave. The general was busy preparing to take over the military pay for next month's army. He needed to be responsible for taking stock of the pay and arranging for alchemists to refine the water-soluble gold that would replace the military pay.

Cao Ze looked at Mo Ya, who was forcing a smile, and Bai Feng, who remained aloof, and smiled: "May I ask how you two are addressed?"

"Bai Feng".

"Ink Raven".

Cao Ze said, "Oh, it's you guys. I've heard Ying Ge mention you before; I heard you're close friends."

Bai Feng and Mo Ya both turned to look at Ying Ge. They knew that Ying Ge was an undercover agent sent by the general to Cao Ze's side, and that Ying Ge had already broken a taboo when she said these things.

If the general finds out, I'm afraid...

Yingge clung to Cao Ze's arm, looking somewhat helpless.

Cao Ze gently patted Yingge's hand and smiled at Bai Feng and Mo Ya, "You don't need to be nervous. I admire you and won't betray you. Farewell."

After saying that, Cao Ze and Yingge got into the carriage and drove back to Liu Yi's residence together.

Mo Ya and Bai Feng watched the carriage disappear at the end of the street, and then they looked at each other.

Bai Feng said seriously, "I think there's something wrong with Cao Ze. Let's go and inform the general."

Mo Ya reached out to stop Bai Feng, "No, it will implicate Ying Ge. Perhaps Cao Ze is deliberately bluffing us. We can't be careless."

Bai Feng stopped. "But... what if Yingge is in danger?"

Mo Ya shook his head: "Probably not. You can tell they have a good relationship..."

After saying that, Mo Ya felt a little sour.

No matter how much he tried to convince himself, seeing Yingge willingly and lovingly with another man made it difficult for him to calm down.

Bai Feng frowned, unsure of what to do in this situation.

He felt disgusted by Ji Wuye's actions, but he knew he had no choice and had to risk his life to survive.

Mo Ya patted Bai Feng on the shoulder and said in an old-fashioned tone, "Let's just pretend we didn't hear anything about this."

Bai Feng nodded, unusually refraining from contradicting Mo Ya.

The night is deep.

Cao Ze escorted Yingge back to Madam Hu's West Garden and then left.

Then, feinting, they secretly crossed the wall and arrived at the West Garden.

Madam Hu was already fast asleep and it was not advisable to disturb her, so Cao Ze and Yingge spent the night in the dark room making love.

The main hall of the Myeongjeon Palace in the Han King's Palace.

Lady Mingzhu sat on the swing, looking at the note secretly sent by the Straw-Clothed Man to the palace as an undercover agent. Her delicate eyebrows furrowed slightly. She hadn't expected that Ji Wuye had already hosted a banquet for Cao Ze, and that Cao Ze had even agreed to join.

She then went to the secret chamber where the Gu worms were being cultivated. Seeing the blood Gu worms slowly taking shape in the vessel, Lady Mingzhu's lips curled slightly, and she murmured to herself, "Very good, very good. Cao Ze, you are mine now..."

Chapter 265 Yandere Tidegirl

The scenery of the Northland, thousands of miles of ice, thousands of miles of snow drifting.

In contrast to South Korea, it was still snowing in the State of Zhao.

Han Fei looked up at the Zhao Great Wall, which was rooted in the snow like a snow dragon, and then sneezed loudly.

A handsome middle-aged man with a sword at his waist walked slowly towards them. His voice was extremely soft, even more melodious than a woman's.

"Ninth Young Master, please take care of your health. It will still be a day's journey to reach Handan."

Han Fei tucked his hands into his sleeves, shrank his neck, and dared not look at Lord Longyang. "Thank you for your concern, Lord Longyang."

He passed through the State of Wei and happened to meet Lord Longyang, who was also on his way to the State of Zhao to attend a ceremony.

Seeing is believing.

He never imagined that one day he would fall for someone.

No wonder the King of Wei was so infatuated with her back then.

If Lord Longyang were a woman, she would surely be the most beautiful woman in the Seven Kingdoms.

Thinking this, Han Fei lowered his head and crawled back into the carriage.

Lord Longyang smiled, making the surrounding snow scene pale in comparison.

Some of the soldiers guarding him, like Han Fei, kept their heads down and dared not look, while others secretly peeked and swallowed hard... and so on.

Those who can become grandmasters possess a broad mind and magnanimity. Lord Longyang had no anger towards the myriad aspects of life.

Instead, he gazed wistfully at the winding Great Wall of Zhao.

Before leaving Daliang, Lord Xinling met with him privately and said that Zhao Jia was virtuous and cautious, gentle in nature, knowledgeable about the general situation and reasonable in his affairs. Although he did not have the demeanor of a hegemon, he had the potential to restore the dynasty. He suggested that they try to secretly form an alliance with Zhao, and work together with Han to maintain good relations among the three Jin states, helping each other to resist the wolves and tigers of Qin.

He had promised the late king to safeguard the foundation of the Wei state, so naturally he did not refuse.

But the current King of Wei, Wei Zeng, is even more suspicious than his predecessor. Although he treats his nominal uncle with utmost respect, the sense of distance between them is hard to hide from him.

How should I mediate this situation...?

Longyang Jun took a deep breath and slowly exhaled a three-zhang-long white ribbon from his mouth, revealing his profound internal strength.

He then turned and slowly walked to Han Fei's carriage. Under Han Fei's horrified gaze, he lifted the heavy curtain and climbed inside.

……

Early in the morning, the sky was just beginning to lighten.

Cao Ze woke up in Yingge's bed.

Yingge noticed Cao Ze getting up, but only her eyelashes trembled slightly before she turned over and went back to sleep.

She had so much fun last night that all she wants to do now is sleep in.

Cao Ze tightened his belt, hummed a little tune, and slipped away over the wall, avoiding the servants who were working early in the morning at Liu Yi's residence.

By the time they returned to Zilan Pavilion, it was already early morning.

Just as Cao Ze finished eating the food that Xiao Hongyu had brought, Cai Die hurried in and said, "Sir, a palace carriage has arrived outside Zi Lan Xuan and requests that you go to the palace now."

Cao Ze put down his bowl of porridge and asked in surprise, "Princess Honglian?"

Butterfly shook her head. "It shouldn't be."

She had once seen the carriage that Princess Honglian rode in; it was small and exquisite, unlike the dignified and noble carriage she was in now.

Cao Ze raised an eyebrow. Could it be Madam Mingzhu?

Why are you in such a hurry? Do you know he went to Ji Wuye's place last night?

The thought that Madam Mingzhu, that great white shark, was about to devour him made Cao Ze feel a little uneasy.

But more than anything, I wanted to see if I could catch this great white shark with my current strength, which was at the half-step Sea King level.

Cao Ze was excited; he was about to catch a great white shark!

Cao Ze arrived outside the Zilan Pavilion and saw only a coachman and a palace maid.

He recognized the palace maid; she was a personal maid who often accompanied Lady Mingzhu.

“Mr. Cao Ze, your wife is waiting for you in the palace. Please come with me.”

The maid spoke in a businesslike manner, without any emotional fluctuation, clearly having been well-trained by Madam Mingzhu.

Cao Ze said "Okay" and got into the carriage.