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

A simple rhetorical question from the speaker led to a misunderstanding between Guo Kai and Cao Ze.

Everyone thought he was being sarcastic or sarcastic.

Cao Ze was slightly annoyed to be questioned to his face by a woman.

When the time comes, I must personally lead the army to destroy the Zhao state, capture the Queen, and make her sing and dance for me to warm my bed.

After the ceremony, the woman suppressed her smile and glanced around discreetly, realizing it wasn't convenient for Cao Ze to stay.

She also has important matters to discuss with Guo Kai today.

Then she said, "Since the Prime Minister says that Mr. Cao Ze is very talented, then I will have to test him for His Majesty when I have time to see if he is really talented."

Guo Kaixin said, "It seems Zhao Qian has filed a complaint. Is the Empress going to take action herself?"

"Of course, Mr. Cao Ze, why don't you thank the Queen?"

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

After the woman left with a smile, Guo Kai followed behind her.

Cao Ze curled his lip, "What the hell?"

Sooner or later, the queen will kneel down and sing "Conquer".

How dare you make sarcastic remarks about him! Haha!

Cao Ze left with his hands behind his back, starting to think about how to further enhance his fame.

The main hall of the Empress's bedroom.

Guo Kai explained in detail how he planned to help Zhao Qian become the crown prince.

The Empress nodded slightly and said, "What the Prime Minister says is very true."

"If Qin attacks Zhao, given Your Majesty's temperament, you will not cede territory to sue for peace. In the end, regardless of success or failure, we will only follow the laws of the Spring and Autumn period and send a prince to Qin as a hostage. I do not wish for this prince to be Qian'er."

Guo Kai laughed and said, "Qian is a young master, how can he be a hostage in Qin? Crown Prince Jia should be in charge."

He and Zhao Yan had once arranged for Crown Prince Zhao Yi to be held hostage in Qin, so he had a lot of experience in this area.

"That's good."

"In that case, this old minister shall take his leave."

Thinking of Cao Ze whom she had just met, the Prime Minister said, "Please wait a moment, Your Excellency."

"Is there anything else, Your Majesty?"

"Please trouble the Prime Minister to convey to Mr. Cao Ze that the Imperial Household Department wishes to meet with him here tomorrow."

Guo Kai had an idea. Before the New Year, under his advice, he used a honey trap to frame Zhao Yi, leaving him to live a life of idleness and waiting to die in Handan. Incidentally, Zhao Yan also bestowed upon him the title of Queen.

Could it be that the Empress Dowager is planning to use the same trick again to target Cao Ze?

However, last time it was because Zhao Yi, as the former crown prince, would pose a threat to Zhao Yan's throne upon his return to the country. Therefore, Zhao Yan did not say anything when using the honey trap, but was even happy.

But this time, doing the same thing for a nobody is really unsightly.

"Your Majesty, please allow me to say something, but I hope Your Majesty will not use the previous methods again, lest you offend His Majesty."

Zhao Yan hasn't been killed by her slow-acting poison yet, so the Empress doesn't dare to openly admit that she has feelings for Cao Ze and intends to make him her first male consort.

She could only deflect the question by saying, "I understand, Your Excellency, there is no need to worry."

Guo Kai didn't say much upon seeing this; he was just a nobody.

Let alone Cao Ze, even if it were Li Mu, with his prime minister and queen, they could still cause trouble.

At this moment, Cao Ze was led to Feixue Pavilion by Ya Fei.

Preparing to face a "three-way trial"...

Chapter 57 Kato Cao, please join us! Come and teach!

Facing Ya Fei, Xue Nu, and Li Zuo Che, Cao Ze innocently said, "Would you believe me if I said I have no relationship with Guo Kai?"

"Really? I don't believe it." The Snow Woman smiled playfully, with a hint of teasing.

Cao Ze thought that Brother Li would be the first to kick him while he was down, but unexpectedly, it was Xue Nu who spoke up first and "criticized him".

He cried out in anguish, "Snow Woman, I even gave you a gift in vain!"

Ya Fei coughed lightly and said, "Mr. Cao Ze, let's get down to business first."

Li Zuoche said, "I suspect Guo Kai is trying to frame Brother Cao."

The beautiful eyes of Xue Nu and Ya Fei fell on Cao Ze.

Cao Ze took a sip of the tea that Xue Nu handed him, and slowly recounted the events, adding his own speculations.

Silence fell upon the private room.

Consort Ya frowned slightly. "Before General Pang Nuan left Handan, he instructed me not to let my brother establish another crown prince."

Li Zuoche ate some fragrant potato chips and said, "I knew it. Guo Kai was Zhao Qian's teacher, and the Queen is now the Queen. It's impossible that they wouldn't consider making Zhao Qian the Crown Prince."

Looking at Cao Ze, who was casually munching on potato chips just like Li Zuoche, Xue Nu felt apologetic.

To be honest, Guo Kai's attitude towards Cao Ze was all because of her.

"Cao Ze, um, I..."

Cao Ze waved his hand and said, "It has little to do with you."

"Given Zhao Qian's petty nature, even without that incident, once 'The Song of the Snow Maiden' spread, he would still cause me trouble, just like that time."

Ya Fei smiled gently and said, "Mr. Cao Ze, haven't you realized that Xue'er is concerned about you?"

Xue'er blushed slightly, but did not refute.

Li Zuoche looked at Cao Ze with envy. He was able to win over Xue Nu. He truly deserved to be called the Casanova in his heart.

Unfortunately, the Snow Woman has made it clear that she will never marry, so the Casanova's efforts are in vain.

Thinking of this, Li Zuoche's envy lessened considerably.

He should learn a lot from Cao Ze and become the second most popular man in the Handan dance hall as soon as possible.

As for how to become the first, we can only wait until Cao Ze leaves Handan and lives to see.

Cao Ze smiled modestly: "Miss Xue Nu is beautiful and kind-hearted..."

Ya Fei chuckled, "You two are really interesting."

"Alright, I'll stop teasing you guys."

"Cao Ze, Guo Kai is targeting you now. Shouldn't you consider the Crown Prince?"

Cao Ze said earnestly, "Your Highness, to be honest, I don't really want to get involved in court disputes."

Li Zuoche sat up straight and said, "Brother Cao, please listen to what I have to say. At this time, some things are not a matter of whether you want to or not, but a matter of whether you can."

Xue Nu also advised, "Cao Ze, with Consort Ya and the old general on the Crown Prince's side, Guo Kai wouldn't dare to act recklessly."

Cao Ze pondered for a moment and said, "Let me tell you something: I don't plan to stay in Handan for too long."

Upon hearing this, Ya Fei and Xue Nu exchanged bewildered glances.

Li Zuoche frowned and said, "Brother Cao said that although running away is shameful, it is useful. But now, it's a bit dangerous."

"Brother Cao, you have just displayed your talents in the court and won the King's favor. I have also read your 'On the Six States' and found it to be quite refreshing. In just a few days, Brother Cao will become a well-known figure in Handan."

"If we leave now, I'm afraid the King, Guo Kai, and some people with ulterior motives will not give up easily."

Cao Ze joked, "Haven't you already made it public knowledge for me, kid?"

He immediately said seriously, "I am not leaving now."

The snow woman suddenly asked, "Is it absolutely necessary to leave?"

Ya Fei: "Sigh! You can stay. With me here, Guo Kai can't touch you!"

Cao Ze shook his head. "It's not just Guo Kai."

"Today, when I was leaving court, I met with the Queen. She said frankly that she wanted to see me another day to test me on behalf of the King."

"I suppose the Queen knows that I hit Zhao Qian. It's more of a curse than a blessing."

Li Zuoche looked at Cao Ze with some pity, "Be careful, the Queen might use her beauty to seduce you."

"What did Brother Li say?"

Li Zuoche then recounted the story of Lord Chunping, Zhao Yi, from before the Lunar New Year.

Cao Ze smacked his lips and exclaimed, "Good heavens!"

Isn't this exactly the same as Tian Mi framing Sheng Qi?

If you share a room with someone, it's like mud falling into your pants; even if it's not shit, it'll still look like shit.

Ya Fei said with some disgust, "My older brother here doesn't know how to live up to expectations at all!"

The Snow Woman said nervously, "Then you absolutely must not go over there."

Li Zuoche said, "No, we have to go. Otherwise, it will give them something to say, that Brother Cao is arrogant and conceited, which will put us in an even more passive position."

"However, I don't think the Queen would resort to a honey trap on Brother Cao; it would be a losing proposition. The Queen is not stupid. There must be something else going on."

Ya Fei and Xue Nu nodded slightly.

Cao Ze laughed and said, "Don't worry, as long as she dares to use her beauty on me, I guarantee she'll regret it."

It's time to unleash the inspiration I got from Wang Zhenqiu and the half-finished "golden finger" I developed myself!

Let's test the waters with Jingni tonight~

It was already night when we left Feixue Pavilion.

Cao Ze hadn't gone far when he saw a well-dressed servant running towards him.

“Young Master Cao Ze, my master says that he wants you to meet the Queen tomorrow.”

Who is your master?

"It is the Prime Minister."