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

So, Ying Zheng simply went to sleep...

That's right. Ying Zheng, who hadn't slept for a day and a night, wasn't someone a cultivator like him could go for days without sleep, so he went to sleep.

Cao Ze shook his head.

It's better to leave a day later, so he can handle some chores himself, which is better than leaving a letter.

Cao Ze and Jing Ni arrived together at the abandoned courtyard between the cold palace of Zheng and the palace of the King of Han.

The Marquis was still confined to a dark, cramped room in the courtyard.

Lady Mingzhu, dressed in a purple dress, entered the courtyard and humbly bowed to Cao Ze.

"Owner."

Looking at the tightly sealed room, Cao Ze said to Madam Mingzhu, "Plans can't keep up with changes. I will be leaving Xinzheng tomorrow. How is your aunt doing now?"

Lady Mingzhu's eyes showed bewilderment, "Master is leaving Xinzheng?"

Cao Ze said, "That's right, but you don't need to worry. I will come back again soon. At that time, you can come with me to Qin."

He paused for a moment, then said, "Of course, you can also choose not to go."

Madam Mingzhu didn't care where they went; what she cared about was Cao Ze's treatment of her aunt.

"What about my aunt?"

Cao Ze said casually, "Take good care of yourself. Your mission will be complete when your 'good daughter' is willing to serve me as her master."

Lady Mingzhu hesitated for a moment and said, "Master, could you stay in Xinzheng for another three to five days? I am confident that I can make my aunt kneel before you and be at your beck and call within a few days."

To her, her aunt was a ticking time bomb.

If my aunt escapes and regains her cultivation, I'm afraid she'll be the first person I want to kill.

Because she was controlled by Cao Ze, she dared not kill her aunt without Cao Ze's orders.

Wouldn't that just make her live in constant fear in the future?

Cao Ze really wanted the Marquis to kneel before him and sing "Conquer," imagining how delicious and juicy she would be.

Unfortunately, we can't make it to the right time now.

I still have many things to do.

Moreover, Madam Mingzhu is clearly a woman with impure thoughts. If we don't cause her some trouble, she's likely to cause some mischief.

It would be better for her and the Marquis to torment each other than for Lady Mingzhu to suddenly bite her.

"Have I already told you? Do you want me to give in to you?"

Cao Ze emphasized his words, his eyes looking at the alluring woman before him with a slightly cold gaze.

Lady Mingzhu was startled and hurriedly said, "This concubine dares not, this concubine dares not, whatever the master says is fine."

Cao Ze gently pinched Madam Mingzhu's chin and chuckled, "Be good, okay?"

Madam Mingzhu's beautiful, watery eyes instantly filled with allure. She tilted her exquisite, porcelain-like face up, her luscious red lips slightly parted, and said sweetly, "Master, I'm very obedient. Would you like to give me a try?"

Jingni couldn't help but cough lightly, worried that Cao Zezhen might lose control of his lust and make love with Madam Mingzhu right there.

Cao Ze laughed and scolded, "You slutty hussy, all you do is seduce men."

Lady Mingzhu paid no attention to Jingni's expression and said in a sweet voice, "This servant will only be my master's slutty hussy and will only seduce my master."

Cao Ze was momentarily distracted, but he couldn't very well punish such a vixen here.

He slapped Madam Mingzhu's delicate bottom hard. "Alright, keep a close eye on your aunt."

Madam Mingzhu said in a seductive voice, "Then Master must come soon, so my aunt and I can serve you and do whatever you want."

Jing Ni couldn't help but turn her face away.

No wonder Cao Ze bluntly stated that the morality of a noblewoman is inferior to that of a prostitute.

This lady was even more despicable than any prostitute she had ever seen; at least those prostitutes charged money.

Cao Ze released Madam Mingzhu's plump and slender waist, and his fingers slid across the smooth and tender white skin beneath her slender neck.

Lady Mingzhu narrowed her beautiful eyes, her gaze alluring, and in the sunlight, even a casual glance revealed a captivating charm.

Cao Ze clicked his tongue and said, "Since you've said it, we'll have to have some fun with you and your aunt then."

After saying that, he left without looking back, leaving Madam Mingzhu in a state of astonishment.

Just like that, he left?

At this moment, Madam Mingzhu really wanted to curse.

If her Bai family hadn't been almost completely wiped out, if Nightfall hadn't become a mere shell of its former self, if she hadn't been left destitute, she would definitely...

Madam Mingzhu suddenly felt deflated. Was she really destined to never recover and live a life of dependence on others?

She had originally planned to tame her aunt, please Cao Ze, and reduce Cao Ze's vigilance, so that she could find an opportunity to control the boy. Who knew that this little thief would just pack up and leave?

It was a photo of her...

Cao Ze did not leave the Han King's Palace directly, but instead quietly went to Lady Hu's bedroom with Jing Ni.

Compared to Lady Mingzhu, who was neglected by the palace servants after Han Fei came to power, Consort Hu was in a much better situation thanks to her relationship with Lady Hu and Nongyu.

"Huh?" Cao Ze suddenly saw Yingge, Moya, and Baifeng wandering around the palace.

Cao Ze's lips moved slightly, secretly transmitting his voice to Ying Ge.

Yinggeyu paused slightly, then said to Moya and Baifeng, "Let's patrol separately; being together will make us too conspicuous."

Bai Feng and Mo Ya, unsuspecting, separated from Ying Ge and investigated suspicious individuals within the Han King's Palace.

They were all Ji Wuye's former confidants and knew about many spies that Ji Wuye had planted in the Han Palace.

"gentlemen."

Yingge and Cao Ze met in the shadows.

Cao Ze smiled and said, "How is it?"

Yingge straightened his expression and briefly recounted what had happened the previous night.

"Ninth Prince... no, His Majesty has kept us to serve him. He said something about buying a horse's bones with a thousand pieces of gold, and even quoted the Master, saying that those who know how to adapt to the times are the heroes."

Cao Ze almost couldn't hold back his laughter and couldn't help but smile broadly. "That's good."

The brother-in-law had done a lot of crazy things, so in order to prevent him from becoming too reckless and causing trouble in the future, he sent Yingge, Baifeng, and Moya to join Han Fei.

A hint of hesitation appeared on Yingge's beautiful face. "Sir, are you really going to leave Xinzheng?"

Cao Ze nodded and smiled, "You don't need to worry, I will come back in a while."

With Lao Ai's divine assistance, he managed to take down Lü Buwei, freeing up his resources to deal with the small state of Han, which was located right outside Qin's gates.

At that point, will his brother-in-law beg him to marry Honglian quickly, or will he rush to marry Honglian...?

Cao Ze chatted with Yingge for a few minutes, arranged some trivial matters, and continued walking towards Hu Meiren's palace.

He and Jingni easily evaded Mo Ya and Bai Feng's patrols, while Yingge, to avoid any accidents, sent Mo Ya and Bai Feng to other places, while she patrolled the area where Cao Ze was.

Inside the main hall, Hu Meiren listlessly played with the wine cup in her hand, a look of bewilderment and boredom occasionally appearing in her watery fox eyes.

She would stretch her waist from time to time, revealing a charming and graceful figure.

It's been a long time since I went to the theater with my sister.

During this period, Xinzheng was too chaotic, so she did not dare to ask her sister to come out. As a result, she spent her days in her palace, either drinking tea, wine, and admiring flowers, or, when she was extremely bored, going to Honglian's place to read "Dream of the Red Chamber" together with Honglian.

Unfortunately, these days, Honglian has become obsessed with "Journey to the West".

Having a better understanding of Honglian, she could clearly sense that Honglian seemed to be escaping reality, not wanting to see anyone, and even she herself was occasionally turned away.

It seems that the rumors circulating outside, such as Han Fei killing his father and brothers in order to become the King of Han, have ultimately affected this little princess.

"Ugh……"

Hu Meiren sighed sadly.

"My beauty, why do you sigh?"

A slightly flirtatious voice rang in Hu Meiren's ears, startling her.

She turned around abruptly and saw Cao Ze looking at her with a grin. She was relieved at first, but then her anger surged.

"Can you please stop scaring people like this?!"

Cao Ze found it quite amusing to look at Hu Meiren's beautiful face, which was both angry and reproachful.

But feeling guilty, he stopped pushing his luck.

He came to see Hu Meiren for serious business.

I'm leaving tomorrow.

Hu Meiren looked annoyed. "Go wherever you want. What do you have to say to me? If you have something to say, go talk to Princess Honglian."

“Red Lotus…” Cao Ze sighed, “This is still a headache for Brother Han.”

"Uh," Hu Meiren asked in surprise, "What's wrong?"

Cao Ze looked down at Hu Meiren's charming face and said in a low voice, "I'm leaving."

Hu Meiren felt inexplicably flustered. Her jade-like face tightened, and her pair of foxy eyes stared straight at Cao Ze. "Where to?"

Xianyang.

Hu Meiren frowned slightly and unconsciously brushed aside the fine hairs that had fallen onto her forehead.

"Xianyang? Qin State? What are you going there for?"

Looking at the alluring Hu Meiren with her rosy cheeks and radiant beauty, Cao Ze teased, "Of course, it's to snatch you away and make you my concubine."

Hu Meiren rolled her eyes, her brows and eyes revealing a foxy and seductive charm.

"You flatterer, dream on! I am now the Dowager Consort. Even the King has to treat me with utmost respect. If you dare to steal from me, I'll have you arrested!"

As she spoke, Hu Meiren suddenly sensed something was wrong. She abruptly stood up and looked at Cao Ze with a tense expression. "Are you really going to Qin? You're not joking, are you?"

Cao Ze put his arm around his sister-in-law's waist and gently inhaled the fragrance emanating from her. "It's true, she's leaving tomorrow."

Hu Meiren asked incredulously, "The King will let you go?"