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

If everything goes smoothly, she will be able to be with her lover openly, unlike in the palace where she has to be so cautious.

Bai Yifei calmed himself down and asked, "Has anything else happened recently?"

Madam Mingzhu rested her elbow on one hand and gently touched her brow with the other.

"Han Fei recovered the 100,000 taels of military pay."

“That good-for-nothing Ji Wuye will be used as a sacrifice for my mother once she reappears!” Bai Yifei said coldly.

Back then, his mother went into seclusion to prepare for death, and he was betrayed by the State of Chu in Baiyue, which led to the Bai family being in turmoil.

If he hadn't endured humiliation and formed the Night Curtain with Ji Wuye, the Bai family would probably be gone.

Sooner or later, he will repay all the humiliation that Ji Wuye has inflicted on him.

Lady Mingzhu continued, "Liu Yi is dead. I learned from the Straw-Cloaked Man that he was killed by the Vulture under the command of the Hundred Birds. Now that the Vulture is dead, we do not know whether the reason is related to Ji Wuye. We have not yet had time to ask Cao Ze to confirm."

“The man in the straw raincoat…” Bai Yifei inadvertently recalled the man in the straw raincoat he had seen capturing the fugitive at noon. “He’s been a bit restless lately.”

Madam Mingzhu narrowed her long, phoenix-shaped eyes slightly. "Should we give him a warning?"

"Deal with Zilanxuan first. Also, how much intelligence do you have about Wei Zhuang?"

Madam Mingzhu swayed her hips and walked to the desk, picking up a piece of silk.

"According to the man in the straw raincoat, it is questionable whether Wei Zhuang is a master of swordsmanship."

Bai Yifei asked slowly, "What do you mean?"

Lady Mingzhu said, "That night, when Wujiu attacked Zilan Pavilion, Moya and Yingge joined forces to fight Wei Zhuang and barely managed to stop him. Later, Suoyi Ke asked Ji Wuye for confirmation, but Ji Wuye said that he was still a sword master and it was hard to tell the truth. If you want to know, you need to test him yourself."

Bai Yifei sneered, "So what if he's a sword master? How could he possibly be a match for Mother in Xinzheng? I think Ji Wuye's courage is getting smaller and smaller."

Even disregarding the fact that his mother had already reached the Grandmaster level, if he were to gather three hundred Ice Armor Guards and coordinate their efforts, he could certainly fight against a Grandmaster, and even win.

Madam Mingzhu pursed her delicate lips slightly and smiled brightly: "That's indeed the case."

Bai Yifei said, "Didn't you say that Cao Ze has now replaced Emerald Tiger as the new fierce general?"

"Yes. He now resides at Zilan Pavilion, gathering intelligence for Ji Wuye."

Bai Yifei smiled wickedly: "Ji Wuye never expected that Cao Ze would be one of our men. Tomorrow, you will secretly contact Cao Ze and inquire about the deaths of Liu Yi and Wujiu."

Madam Mingzhu said charmingly, "Yes, cousin."

The thought of meeting her lover again tomorrow made Madam Mingzhu feel weak all over.

That young man's massage technique was truly authentic; she kept reminiscing about it and couldn't resist for days.

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Chapter 293 Madam Mingzhu: Use Your Strength

In early spring, March, the morning light was just beginning to break.

A light drizzle began to fall from the sky, and a spring breeze caressed the buildings on both sides of the street. The lantern tassels swayed gently, and the sound of wind chimes drifted along with the soft patter of rain to the carriage at the end of the bluestone pavement.

Cao Ze lifted the carriage curtain and looked at the sparsely populated street, secretly thinking that Madam Mingzhu, this mermaid, oh no, this great white shark, was getting bolder and bolder.

They sent someone to escort him to the palace as soon as it was light.

This led his brother-in-law to subtly probe him from time to time about what he and Lady Mingzhu were doing in the palace.

Even though I really didn't do anything, my brother-in-law still doesn't trust me.

The look in my brother-in-law's eyes was practically screaming, "Are you cheating on my father? Are you committing adultery in the palace?"

Cao Ze sighed to himself, feeling utterly wronged for taking the blame.

If he doesn't do something soon, it would seem like he's really letting down his brother-in-law's suspicions!

"The gentleman has arrived."

Cao Ze got off the carriage, glanced around briefly, and was slightly taken aback.

This doesn't seem to be the royal palace...

If this carriage hadn't truly been Lady Mingzhu's personal carriage, and if it weren't for the fact that this palace maid always came to greet and see her off, he would have thought he had been lured into a trap.

"What does this mean, Lord Nagato?"

Madam Mingzhu's personal maidservant respectfully replied, "Madam is in this separate courtyard."

Cao Ze asked, "Where is this?"

"It's a separate residence outside the palace. Please don't ask any more questions, sir," the maid said.

Cao Ze blinked.

Yesterday, Marquis Bai Yifei returned to the capital to report on his duties. Today, Lady Mingzhu secretly left the palace to meet with him. It seems that something serious has happened.

He followed the maid through the main gate, across the covered corridor, and into the main hall behind the ceremonial gate.

The morning drizzle gradually intensified, with raindrops pattering on the blue stone tiles and falling down the roof gutters like a beaded curtain of precious jade, forming a fine rain screen.

At this moment, Madam Mingzhu was bending over, tending with great interest to a fragrant herb placed on one side of the main room.

Just as Cao Ze was about to speak, the maid whispered, "Sir, please do not disturb Madam."

Cao Ze nodded slightly, his gaze fixed on Madam Mingzhu.

Today, Lady Mingzhu changed her usual purple fishtail palace dress and wore a fitted silver robe, but it still couldn't hide her curvaceous and beautiful body.

The lines are still clearly visible, and the surface is well-defined.

Especially at this moment, Madam Mingzhu was slightly bent over, making her buttocks even more pert and round, so that even if a bowl of tea that was about to overflow was placed on it, it would still be perfectly stable.

Cao Ze's hand twitched involuntarily.

He didn't know how many times he had used his hands to massage Madam Mingzhu, but every time he looked at her, he couldn't help but be moved.

I wonder how Madam Mingzhu maintains such a youthful and delicate appearance; I really want to keep her in a fish tank...

Lady Mingzhu seemed to notice the strange gazes behind her and turned around with a smile.

"Is this your first time visiting my Hundred Herbs Garden, sir?"

"Does Ning also have a Sanwei Study, which is very convenient for people to come and go?" Cao Ze said, "Indeed, as you say, Madam."

Lady Mingzhu said leisurely, "Most of the ingredients for the spices I make come from here, but not many people know about it."

“And you…” Madam Mingzhu narrowed her phoenix eyes, her alluring gaze softening as she said, “You are the first man to come here.”

Cao Ze's heart stirred, and he smiled, "It is a great honor to have Madam's trust."

Lady Mingzhu waved her hand at the maid, "You may leave."

"Yes, Madam." The maid obediently left the main hall.

Even if they knew that Madam Mingzhu and Cao Ze were having an affair, they could only pretend not to know.

Only the confidantes of these jewel-like ladies knew who the true master of the palace was.

Madam Mingzhu naturally unbuttoned her somewhat loose robe in front of Cao Ze, revealing the few pieces of fabric underneath that were strung together by black ribbons.

"For Victoria's Secret, you have to look to the trendsetter..." Cao Ze exclaimed sincerely.

Madam Mingzhu didn't even glance at Cao Ze. She held a stick of sandalwood in her hand and slowly swayed it beside Cao Ze.

"In humid and hot weather, agarwood is even more pleasant."

Cao Ze slowly recited: "Burning sandalwood will dispel the summer heat."

Lady Mingzhu blinked her long, narrow eyes and murmured to herself, "Burning sandalwood will dispel the summer heat..."

"And the next line?"

Cao Ze pondered for a moment and said, "Birds chirp and sing under the eaves at dawn."

"Anything else?" Lady Mingzhu twitched her ears slightly, faintly hearing birds chirping under the eaves of the veranda. She had heard since childhood that birdsong could predict rain, and Cao Ze's words piqued her interest.

"...The morning sun dries the overnight rain on the leaves, the water surface is clear and round, and the lotus leaves are lifted one by one by the wind."

"This melody seems incomplete..." Madam Mingzhu was not proficient in music theory, but she had no shortage of appreciation skills and clearly sensed the unfinished meaning in Cao Ze's lyrics and music.

Cao Ze glanced slightly to the side; the large glimpses of cleavage exposed on Madam Mingzhu's delicate body were too tempting to commit a crime.

He said somewhat apologetically, "Madam, I haven't remembered the rest yet."

Lady Mingzhu softly recited: "Burning incense dispels the summer heat. Birds chirp for clear skies, peeking and chattering under the eaves at dawn. The morning sun dries the overnight rain on the leaves, the water's surface is clear and round, and the lotus leaves sway in the breeze..."

Outside the main hall, a misty rain shrouded the area.

Madam Mingzhu was so engrossed in the moment that she murmured to herself, "When do you think this rain will stop?"

"I'm not the Moon Goddess, how would I know..." Cao Ze muttered to himself. He wondered if the Moon Goddess, who had been beaten so badly by Yan Fei that she couldn't get out of bed, could still take care of herself. It would be such a pity if she were paralyzed. He had promised Li Wu that he would take the Moon Goddess home to worship her.

Madam Mingzhu realized that she was being sentimental and couldn't help but laugh at herself for acting like a little girl.

"Sir, please come inside with me."

Cao Ze followed behind Madam Mingzhu, watching her shapely buttocks swaying as she was bound only by a black ribbon. He was stirred by the youthful passion that usually gets to him.

She's an absolutely stunning beauty, and she's even wearing high heels—it's irresistible!

Upon arriving at the bedroom behind the main hall, it was not as luxurious as the bedroom in Lady Mingzhu's palace, but it was much quieter and more elegant.

Lady Mingzhu lay down on the couch with practiced ease, beckoned to Cao Ze, and said in a melodious voice with a hint of seductive charm, "Sir, why don't you hurry up? I can't wait any longer."

Cao Ze said respectfully, "Madam, I'm coming right away."

Lady Mingzhu had made it clear that he wanted him to be her devoted subject, so he naturally went along with it and assumed the role of her subject.

He channeled the power of his golden finger into his palm and asked considerately, "Madam, do you want to use more force this time?"

"Use your strength, sir, you needn't hold back on me~"

Having gained confidence, Cao Ze increased the battery level further.

If the Celestial Master knew that he used the Five Thunderbolts Method to do this, he would probably be so angry that he would travel back in time.

Madam Mingzhu squinted her eyes contentedly.

“My cousin returned to Xinzheng yesterday.”

Cao Ze's movements remained steady and powerful, seemingly unaffected.