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

Gongsun Long said speechlessly, "You didn't know Cao Ze came to Xianyang? You haven't heard anything about young friend Cao Ze in the past month?"

Kuang Xiu asked blankly, "Didn't he just arrive in Xianyang?"

Ever since hearing about Cao Ze's poem "Regretting the Empty Wine Cup," those magnificent and unrestrained lines of poetry have given him endless inspiration.

After arriving in Xianyang, he recited poems such as "The Yellow River's waters come from the sky" and "Sages and worthies of the past all died in battle" every day.

This poem possesses a rhythmic beauty distinct from that of modern times.

How could he not see it?

Therefore, after playing the zither in Xianyang, he would find it hard to resist creating his own masterpiece.

However, reality gave him a harsh lesson.

He always thought he was a genius, but it wasn't until that time that he realized he wasn't that genius, that he couldn't surpass this era, or even surpass himself.

He wanted to create a musical score that could rival or even surpass "High Mountains and Flowing Water," but he was stuck in a rut and had no clue for three whole months.

In a fit of anger, he smashed the zither, sold all his belongings, and spent his days drinking.

He sleeps when drunk, drinks when sober, longing to grasp that fleeting feeling.

To understand the powerful meaning behind poetry, and how that unparalleled confidence comes about.

What he seemed to see was not poetry, but a grand spectacle, a magnificent age that seemed to encompass the vast lands and bestow blessings upon all nations.

Upon hearing Kuang Xiu's words, Gongsun Long nearly ripped off his white beard. "...It's because I just arrived in Xianyang!"

Kuang Xiu said somewhat listlessly, "Is that so? They're all the same."

Cao Ze narrowed his eyes.

He understood why Guo Kai and Zhao Qian wanted to kill him.

So when Guo Kai took the initiative to befriend him and flattered him to the extreme, he did not lower his guard. He just pretended not to care and saw if he could catch a big fish.

As for the handsome young man that Kuang Xiu mentioned...

That's Li Si, isn't it?

Looks like this little guy's up to no good again.

Why don't we cooperate properly to get rid of Lü Buwei first, or do you want to compete with me for the position of prime minister in the future?

Cao Ze smiled faintly, feeling a pang of emotion in his heart.

No wonder Li Si was inferior to Han Fei.

In terms of talent, the two are equally matched.

But in terms of vision, regardless of whether Han Fei could achieve it, he ultimately looked to the world rather than being confined to a single city, region, or country.

Meanwhile, Li Si was still making underhanded moves to compete with him.

After comparison, the difference is obvious.

Because Kuang Xiu was also present, drinks were served continuously throughout the meal.

The three of them talked animatedly and drank to their hearts' content.

Don't let Kuang Xiu's lack of strength fool you; he's got an incredible capacity for alcohol.

If Cao Ze hadn't been quite strong, he would have almost been knocked out by Kuang Xiu.

Gongsun Long's nose was bright red and his old face was flushed; he was clearly drunk.

But compared to Cao Ze, who couldn't drink anymore, and Kuang Xiu, who got drunk again, he was much better.

He used to train too!

Otherwise, she wouldn't have gotten involved with Kuang Xiu.

As the sun sets, warm, golden light blankets the sky.

Gongsun Long escorted Cao Ze back to the Cao residence, picked up Kuang Xiu, hesitated for a moment, found him a place to stay, and then left.

Before long, the bright moon hung in the sky, and countless stars twinkled.

The cicadas were chirping loudly inside Xianyang City.

Gongsun Long arrived at their temporary base in Xianyang, an inn opened by the Mohists in Xianyang to allow them to rest and exchange ideas.

"Senior Gongsun, how are you today?"

Lord Longyang asked with a smile.

Gongsun Long considered himself fearless and dared to say a few words to any king, but he dared not look at Longyang Jun's face, especially a smiling face, which made it difficult for this old man to control his chaotic thoughts.

He turned his head to look at Wei Zhuang, this cold and aloof guy, and suddenly realized that Wei Zhuang was actually quite decent, cute and approachable.

"Cao Ze subtly hinted to me that if Lü Buwei were to harm him, I would naturally agree without hesitation."

At this point, Gongsun Long couldn't help but laugh and said to Consort Ya, "Your Highness Consort Ya, don't forget to tell this old man when you tie this boy up and take him back."

He was now eagerly anticipating seeing Cao Ze's shocked, humiliated, and speechless moments.

Ya Fei gazed leisurely at the boundless, dazzling starry sky outside the window, and without turning her head, asked, "Zi Nu, do you think he will come with us?"

Zi Nu flicked her slender fingers lightly and chuckled, "If you won't come with us, we'll just tie you up."

Wei Zhuang scoffed, silently gathering his strength, waiting for the moment to fight his senior brother with all his might.

Lord Longyang smiled and said to Gongsun Long, "Cao Ze is truly blessed."

He may not be good at using his brain, but he has a deep understanding of emotions, which is why he was able to break through to the level of a grandmaster.

He certainly couldn't miss the subtle feelings that Ya Fei and Zi Nu had for Cao Ze.

Even though the two women concealed it very well.

Upon hearing what Lord Longyang said, Gongsun Long remarked with a sigh, "This lad is indeed quite lucky with women. If he didn't have so many women around him, he wouldn't be a good match for my Linglong."

"Linglong? What a nice name."

Lord Longyang gave a thumbs-up.

Ya Fei, on the other hand, looked strange, recalling the carefree chubby girl in Niushou Village, her eyes filled with a smile.

Cao Ze was sent back to his residence by Gongsun Long. He rinsed his mouth with water and, seeing that Yan Lingji was preparing to take a bath, he pulled Yan Lingji to soak in the bathtub with him.

A cool silk cloth rested on his forehead, and his entire body felt refreshed, prompting him to exclaim, "This feels so good..."

Yan Lingji sniffed Cao Ze's nose and muttered, "That damn smell of alcohol is finally gone."

She untied the silk sash, and with a slight movement at her waist, the light gauze slowly fell to the ground.

A delicate, exquisite body, as smooth as mutton fat jade, slowly immersed into the large bathtub.

The warm water seeped into her fair skin, and Yan Lingji, like Cao Ze, let out a comfortable sigh.

The bathtub wasn't very big, and it felt a bit cramped for two people to soak together.

Under normal circumstances, this would indeed be unpleasant.

But for Cao Ze, a little more space wouldn't hurt.

Squeeze it in, it's healthier!

Yan Lingji glanced at Cao Ze, who was itching to make a move, and snorted, "You better behave yourself. I want to get a good night's sleep. If you want to think about that kind of thing, go find Jing Ni and Li Wu."

Cao Ze stroked Yan Lingji's soft little hand and said with a grin, "Look at what you're saying, as if I'm a lecherous glutton."

Seeing that Cao Ze's hands were becoming increasingly restless, Yan Lingji sneered, "Isn't that so?"

Cao Ze narrowed his eyes and teased, "Do you want me to be like that now?"

Yan Lingji immediately fell silent.

Cao Ze smiled smugly. "Little brat, if I can't handle you, then I've lived in vain."

He gradually became unscrupulous.

That said, Yan Lingji is tall and slender with a well-proportioned figure and a soft, warm body. When you hug her, it's incredibly comfortable.

Especially her alluring and captivating face, and her tender and dreamy eyes—if we were to discuss who the most beautiful woman in Qin's Time was, in his opinion, Yan Lingji would be the undisputed champion.

In the misty room, illuminated by the red candlelight, Yan Lingji's wet body was white and smooth, shimmering with a warm glow, making her incredibly beautiful and alluring.

Yan Lingji felt a little awkward being stroked by Cao Ze. She twisted her slender neck slightly and said with some annoyance, "You're really going to drive me crazy."

Cao Ze buried his head in Yan Lingji's fragrant neck and took a deep breath.

"It smells so good..."

The warm breath sprayed onto Yan Lingji's delicate, fair skin, causing her to tremble slightly and her body to go numb on one side.

When she looked at Cao Ze's smiling, affectionate eyes again, her gaze suddenly became unfocused.

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Yan Lingji's breath was as sweet as orchids, and her smile was as beautiful as a flower. "Want to eat?"

Cao Ze readily agreed, saying, "That's exactly what I was thinking."

"Whoosh..."

With a splash of water, a slender and graceful figure rose slowly from the bathtub filled with flower petals.

Inside the fog-filled room, water vapor churned and billowed.

Yan Lingji slightly raised her head, her black hair cascading down her shoulders like a waterfall, reaching all the way to her full hips. Even when she straightened up, some of her hair was still soaking in the water.

After bathing, her beautiful face was fair and tender with a rosy glow, and her jade-like body still had traces of water, making her even more alluring.

Cao Ze's heart skipped a beat.

He had touched the Fire Fairy's body countless times, but now he realized that even with the same jade-like body, the Fire Fairy after her bath was incredibly beautiful.

Cao Ze couldn't help but look down. Yan Lingji's voluptuous waist was very slender, and her lower abdomen was smooth and flat.

The only pity was that the bathtub, covered in flowers, blocked his gaze from continuing to peer down.

Unseen by Cao Ze, Yan Lingji gave a sly smile.

Before Cao Ze could take any further action, Yan Lingji reached out and pressed down on the edge of the bathtub.