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

Similar to the Three Kingdoms period in later times, the Warring States period can also be described as a civil war among relatives. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call it the United Nations of the Warring States period, with the seven states being just seven small branches of this United Nations.

However, compared to later periods, the Warring States period was significantly more chaotic and more ruthless.

Han Fei laughed and said, "Come, let's drink! Don't stop drinking!"

Cheng Jiao laughed heartily: "Life is short, so seize the day and enjoy it to the fullest! Don't let your golden goblet stand empty before the moon. Let's drink a cup of wine!"

Cao Ze blinked. More than a year had passed, and he never expected that "Bring in the Wine" would have spread to this extent.

"drink!"

As expected, Han Fei passed out drunk again.

Wei Zhuang came in from outside and picked up Han Fei with one hand.

Han Fei, swaying and drunk, stammered, "Brother Cao... don't forget... Tianze... hiccup~"

Capturing Tianze was to give Qin an explanation, while sending Chengjiao to Qin was to avoid paying compensation; a two-pronged approach was necessary.

Cao Ze shrugged and watched Wei Zhuang leave with Cheng Jiao on his left and Han Fei on his right.

These two are really birds of a feather; I don't even drink with him anymore.

Ok?

Cao Ze had just stepped out of the waterside pavilion when he suddenly realized what was happening.

Wow~ My brother-in-law is so cunning. He didn't invite him to drink because he wanted him to capture Tianze.

Damn it~ This isn't the same brother-in-law we used to know. We'll have to take a hard line from now on.

Cao Ze arrived at the deserted and secluded courtyard.

Consort Hu has left and is not staying in the palace, but has gone to stay temporarily at her sister Lady Hu's residence.

Madam Mingzhu noticed the commotion, pushed open the door, and saw Cao Ze enter. She walked over with a smile and curtsied.

"May your master be blessed."

Cao Ze helped Lady Mingzhu, who was wearing a purple palace dress, to her feet. "Alright, no need for these formalities in front of me."

"This cannot be allowed. Rules cannot be disregarded, and hierarchy cannot be disordered."

Madam Mingzhu slightly raised her head, revealing her long, jade-like neck, and her beautiful face was full of fawning smiles.

She reached out her hand, her sleeve slipping down to her elbow, revealing a pair of snow-white arms that rested on Cao Ze's shoulders and gently wrapped around his neck.

"Master has arrived very early today."

Cao Ze skillfully put his arm around Madam Mingzhu's soft waist.

Today, Madam Mingzhu wore a white jade hairpin in her hair and a pair of crystal-like earrings on her earlobes, exuding the mature charm of a young woman.

He played with Madam Mingzhu's fair and slender fingers, and kissed her red and alluring lips.

To everyone's surprise, Madam Mingzhu blushed slightly, and her originally dignified demeanor became somewhat elegant and gentle, which made Cao Ze's heart flutter and his mouth water.

Madam Mingzhu whispered, with a hint of seduction, "Master, why don't we go inside and I'll serve you?"

Cao Ze carefully examined Madam Mingzhu's delicate and beautiful features, stroked her smooth and alabaster skin, and chuckled, "Stop using your seductive arts. Who taught you that?"

Lady Mingzhu smiled gently: "It's something I learned from the art of dual cultivation, so that my master can enjoy it."

Cao Ze clicked his tongue and said, "This seductive technique is quite charming."

Traditional seduction techniques are mostly used to make women more attractive to men.

As for more advanced seductive arts, they can kill both men and women indiscriminately with a frown or a smile, such as Yan Lingji's fire seductive arts.

For example, Madam Mingzhu at this time, after using the art of seduction, had a more delicate and charming allure in her glances, which created a contradiction and contrast with her mature and seductive charm, making her even more attractive to men.

Lady Mingzhu lowered her head slightly, her eyes half-closed: "I'm glad my master likes it."

Cao Ze looked quietly at Madam Mingzhu, who was bowing and scraping before him, and suddenly said, "Why does Madam debase herself like this in front of me?"

Madam Mingzhu's delicate body stiffened slightly, but her smile remained unchanged as she said, "You are the master, and I am your slave. How can you treat me like this?"

Cao Ze patted Madam Mingzhu's shoulder and said with a meaningful smile, "That's for the best."

Madam Mingzhu felt a little flustered. Had she given herself away in some way?

She was now somewhat annoyed that she had gone too far and been too subservient in front of Cao Ze, which had aroused his suspicion.

Thinking of this, Madam Mingzhu sighed inwardly. This was a bit of a problem; the little thief was quite alert.

Cao Ze glanced at the enclosed room where the Marquis was imprisoned and casually asked, "How is your aunt now?"

Lady Mingzhu composed herself and said respectfully, "My aunt is now filled with despair, and I am waiting for her to commit suicide."

"Hmm?" Cao Ze asked, "What do you mean?"

Madam Mingzhu didn't keep them in suspense and said in a serious tone, "A woman like my aunt, who is not afraid of death and would rather die than submit, can only be trained by letting her die once and experience the terror of death, so that my aunt's body and mind can submit to her master."

"Very...good." Cao Ze felt more and more that Madam Mingzhu was a talented person.

No wonder that after entering the palace, she was not only able to remain chaste, but also to firmly control the harem and keep it a secret from outsiders.

Judging from this glimpse, Madam Mingzhu's skills are certainly not weak.

She's a bit spineless, and also quite scheming; she seems to have some ulterior motive towards him.

Cao Ze recalled the animal skin scroll he had obtained in the Marquis's private chamber. He asked around, but even Zifang, who had read the archives, had never seen it before.

To fully unravel the secrets of the animal skin scroll, we must wait until the Marquis yields.

"Work hard!"

Cao Ze smiled and offered a word of encouragement to Madam Mingzhu.

Lady Mingzhu respectfully replied, "Please rest assured, Master, I will certainly complete the task."

Cao Ze remained noncommittal, turned and left, taking Jing Ni with him.

Madam Mingzhu was unaware that Jingni had left, and even if she had, she wouldn't have dared to have any other thoughts at this time.

She had already offended her aunt, and Cao Ze had also poisoned her.

He could either kill his aunt and run away, betting that he could find a cure, and then wander the world.

Either feign compliance for now, remain subservient, and wait until you have tamed your aunt and gained Cao Ze's complete trust before trying to control this scoundrel, secure a high position, and continue to be your esteemed wife.

A charming smile slowly spread across Madam Mingzhu's face.

Regardless, this little thief has great potential, making it worthwhile for her to take the risk, even endure the humiliation and disgrace, to try.

Cao Ze and Jing Ni arrived outside the city.

Jingni said, "Madam Mingzhu is not as loyal to you as she seems."

Cao Ze laughed and said, "I know she has ulterior motives, but she is still useful for now, so let's ignore her for now."

At least Madam Mingzhu's skill in training servants was enough to make him tolerate her disloyalty.

Jingni said, "I left something on her and the Marquis."

"Well, it's better to be safe than sorry." He trusted Jingni to handle it properly.

After chatting for a while, the two arrived at the foot of Xuannv Peak.

Cao Ze looked up at Xuan Nu Peak, which resembled a woman sitting with her legs bent, and couldn't help but sigh.

Perhaps this was truly carved by human hands.

"Let's go up."

He vaguely sensed from the mark left on Tianze that Tianze was still on Xuannv Peak.

Xuannv Peak is not high, about 500 meters.

Cao Ze arrived at the mountaintop, glanced around, and saw no one.

Jingni squatted down and examined the marks on the ground.

"They should have left soon."

“This is what they call learning from your mistakes.” Cao Ze was not surprised. If Tianze was blocked twice and then blocked a third time, he might as well jump off Xuan Nu Peak.

This also shows that Tianze's Corpse-Driving Demon and Hundred Poison King are indeed talented individuals.

Neither he nor Jingni realized that their whereabouts had been exposed.

Jingni identified the direction and said, "They went to the east."

Cao Ze said slowly, "Let's chase after them."

The reason for capturing Tianze this time was not just to help his brother-in-law report to the Qin state.

He had been eyeing the Baiyue treasure for a long time.

For him, being a king or even an emperor held little appeal.

But he was very interested in the secrets of the Azure Dragon's Seven Mansions, which were said to grant immortality and even godhood.

Before long, Jingni found the whereabouts of Tianze and the other two.

Cao Ze couldn't help but exclaim, "Amazing!"

Jing Ni calmly said, "I've carried out many assassination missions before, so finding them isn't difficult."

That's what you call professional... When Cao Ze stopped Tian Ze, who was running around in the mountains, he sincerely admired him. His wife was just so useful.

Chapter 334 The Moon Goddess Commits Suicide

The State of Qin, Xianyang.

Inside the spacious palace, two bronze censers, each half a meter tall, were emitting fragrant aromas, and the dark floor tiles gleamed black as if they had been oiled.

Donghuang Taiyi, dressed in a black robe, emerged from his secluded chamber and entered the main hall.

The damage to his soul inflicted by Lu Goujian, and the severe physical injuries caused by the Mohist school's rigid adherence to rules, meant that even after taking the elixir of immortality, it still took him a year to recover.

The Moon Goddess clasped her hands in front of her lower abdomen, still wearing that azure robe, with a mysterious veil over her eyes. Her beautiful eyes were calm and composed, like a pool of autumn water, as if nothing troubled her.

She bowed slightly and said with grace and politeness, "Congratulations on your completion of seclusion, Master."

Donghuang Taiyi looked at the layers of light gauze hanging in the hall, and several female disciples wearing crowns were moving around in the hall.