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

"Think beautifully!"

Cao Ze coughed lightly, "Wushuang Gui has been captured by Han Fei and is being held in the dungeon."

Yan Lingji's pretty face changed, "When did this happen?"

"Not long ago."

Yan Lingji took a light breath. "Alright, I'll take you to find Tianze. You help me rescue Wushuang."

She could ignore Tianze, but it was hard for her not to care about Wushuang, who was like her silly younger brother.

"Row."

After Cao Ze left, Yan Lingji patted the couch vigorously, her little mouth pouting so much it could hang a soy sauce bottle. She rolled over, covered herself with the quilt, and fell fast asleep.

……

Dark clouds gradually obscured the bright moon.

Cao Ze wandered alone through the streets and alleys.

He seems to be being followed. Who could it be?

Cao Ze considered several possible candidates, but all of them were ruled out.

Suddenly, a figure wearing a straw hat and a raincoat stood at the alley entrance, blocking Cao Ze's way.

Cao Ze narrowed his eyes slightly, "The man in the straw raincoat?"

The man in the straw raincoat said hoarsely, "I am quite surprised that Mr. Cao Ze could recognize me."

After several attempts, he finally obtained a crucial clue from Li Kai: Li Kai had met with Cao Ze.

Cao Ze asked, "Did you need something from me?"

The man in the straw raincoat asked, "Does Mr. Cao Ze know someone named Li Kai?"

Cao Ze remained calm and said, "I know him. He was formerly the Right Sima of the State of Han."

"Mr. Cao Ze, are you curious about where Li Kai is now?"

Cao Ze frowned slightly and pondered, "You've found him?"

The man in the straw raincoat calmly replied, "That's right."

Cao Ze suddenly smiled faintly, "Why not hand him over to the general or the marquis?"

The man in the straw raincoat chuckled and said, "Mr. Cao Ze is indeed clever. I wonder if you would be willing to cooperate?"

"What kind of cooperation?"

"We obtained the Baiyue treasures in the Ancestral Mountain."

The man in the straw raincoat said confidently, "I believe that with your wisdom, you will know how to choose."

He has Li Kai in his hands, which can make Cao Ze a target of suspicion by the suspicious Ji Wuye at any time.

As long as Cao Ze wants to live in Xinzheng, he will certainly not dare to offend Ji Wuye.

Cao Ze couldn't help but smile. Was he really so sure he would agree?

"I've always heard that you are the most mysterious person in the night. Since you wish to cooperate with me, do you dare to reveal your true face and identity?"

The man in the straw raincoat said hoarsely, "It's fine to reveal my true face. As for my identity, I am a member of the royal family of the King of Han, and my name is Han Xin."

Cao Ze was stunned for a moment, "Han Xin?"

The man in the straw raincoat frowned inwardly. "You know me?"

Cao Ze suddenly remembered that there were two Han Xins who followed Liu Bang.

One is Han Xin, the military genius who later appeared in the farmer's house, and the other should be the straw-clothed man in front of us, the future King Han Xin.

It is said that King Han Xin was a descendant of the Koreans, which makes sense.

"I don't know you. I'm just curious why you, as a member of the Korean royal family, would join Nightfall and gain Ji Wuye's trust."

The man in the straw raincoat said calmly, "There's no need for you to worry about that, sir."

Back then, Han An colluded with the Bai family and seized the crown prince position that rightfully belonged to his father.

He joined the Nightfall, naturally intending to reclaim what was rightfully his.

After seeing the man in the straw raincoat leave, Cao Ze prepared to ask Han Fei about it.

If what the man in the straw raincoat said is true, then things get interesting.

Tiny South Korea, shallow pond with many turtles.

Putting aside Ji Wuye's absolute power, there are actually three groups of people—Bai Yifei, Han Yu, and Han Xin—all of whom have ambitions to become the King of Han.

Cao Ze walked to Zilan Pavilion, and before he even entered, he saw a white figure leaving from his residence in the backyard of Zilan Pavilion.

He hesitated for a moment, then made no attempt to conceal himself and continued onward.

A dozen or so breaths later, Bai Feng suddenly landed from a great height.

"Sir, the general requests your presence."

Cao Ze thought to himself, he knew Ji Wuye couldn't possibly have forgotten him.

"Where is Mo Ya?"

Bai Feng remained as cool as ever, "leading the elite cavalry of the manor to the outskirts of the city."

Cao Ze analyzed a lot of things, and it seems that Ji Wuye is really anxious this time.

We can't just let go of a good-for-nothing prince we've been cultivating for so many years.

……

The Palace of the King of Han.

Han Fei was secretly summoned back to the palace by the King of Han overnight.

In the small study, King An of Han sat at his desk.

"Ninth Brother, how did Fourth Brother perform today?"

Han Fei respectfully replied, "Fourth Brother has been doing everything he can to help me save Eldest Brother all day."

A mocking look appeared on Han Wang'an's fat face. "After studying at Xiaoshengxianzhuang for so many years, haven't you made any progress at all?"

Han Fei lowered his head and remained silent.

Han Wang An said in a low voice, "Ninth Prince, do you really think your father is senile?"

"Do you really think Father doesn't know that the eldest son has been controlled by Ji Wuye, and that Ji Wuye wants to seize the throne?"

Han Fei raised his head slightly and said, "Since Father already knows, why..."

"Why do you tolerate Ji Wuye and the Nightfall's chaos in Korea?"

King Han An stood up and paced around the room, his belly protruding.

"The State of Han is too weak, and it is located at the gateway for Qin's eastward expansion. If everything goes as usual, the King of Han can continue for another ten or eight years. But if Father takes decisive action, the State of Han may be torn apart in an instant. Do you understand what Father is trying to say?"

Han Fei said, "Father wants a solution that can achieve the best of both worlds: eradicate the Nightfall while preventing the division of the State of Han."

King Han An, with his chubby hands behind his back, said, "Indeed, your father placed his hopes on you back then, and you lived up to expectations, becoming a recognized genius throughout the country. What's even more remarkable is that, without your father's prompting, you were able to gracefully withdraw from the limelight, travel abroad to study, and attend Little Sage Village, thus avoiding the harm inflicted by the Nightfall."

At this point, King An of Han's eyes were filled with admiration for Han Fei.

“You are a hundred times stronger than your eldest brother, and even the fourth brother is no match for you. If we are talking about who in our Han family can save the Han state, perhaps only you can do it.”

Han Fei remained silent.

Han An continued, "This time, in rescuing your elder brother, I hope you can make the necessary decisions and not be too concerned about so-called family ties. There is not much family affection in the royal family."

"You may know about the scandal of my bloody rise to power, but you don't know that my elder brother, your uncle, wanted to kill me in order to secure his position as crown prince. I had no choice but to strike first."

"I hope you can learn something from all of this."

Han Fei looked at his father, whom he thought was old and senile, with surprise. He was unaware that the power struggles of many years ago involved these events, but he was no longer able to investigate the truth.

"Father wants me to..."

King Han An coldly replied, "To uphold righteousness even at the cost of family ties. That is why your father entrusted this matter to you."

"Your eldest brother is a dissolute man who has long been ruined. Your fourth brother is skilled in political maneuvering but lacks the power to strengthen the nation. Only you can bring about a new era for South Korea."

"Now that the three Jin states have formed a secret alliance, this is a golden opportunity. Whether Han can regain its former glory under the power of Qin depends on you."

Then, Han Wang'an added, "When necessary, I can hand over the Iron Blood Alliance, which is under the command of the fourth brother, to you so that I can help you uproot Nightfall."

Han Fei smiled bitterly, "Father..."

"Alright, I have made my decision. This time you don't need to worry about whether your eldest brother lives or dies. If the fourth brother dares to lay a hand on your eldest brother, you can make your statement at the court assembly, and I will take care of the rest."

Han Fei left the study, gazing at the dark clouds obscuring the sun. A chill ran down his spine as the night wind blew, and before he knew it, he was soaked in sweat.

He never expected that what his brother Wei Zhuang wanted him to do, his father also wanted him to do.

At this moment, he, who had always been full of confidence, was somewhat confused. Did he really have to go through a scene of fratricide?

After Han Fei left the Han royal palace, Han An secretly summoned Han Yu.

Han Yu respectfully said, "Father."

King An of Han shouted, "Kneel down!"

Without saying a word, Han Yu immediately knelt down and bowed his head.

Han An said coldly, "Fourth brother, for the sake of the crown prince's position, you dare to disregard brotherly affection and order your subordinates to act without authorization!"

Han Yu said in a panic, "Father, how could I have done such a despicable thing!"

Han An snorted coldly: "Old Ninth has already told me everything, and you still want to deny it."

Han Yu's mind raced. Thinking of his ninth brother's character, he was certain that his father was deceiving him.

He kowtowed repeatedly, his forehead turning bruised and bleeding.

"Father, I truly did not! I swear to Heaven, if I have done so, may I be struck by lightning!"

Han Wang'an took a deep look at Han Yu, who was kneeling on the ground. If the ninth prince could be as ruthless as the fourth prince, he would feel at ease handing over the state of Han to him.

"roll!"