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

Cao Ze, accompanied by several guards and attendants, and another group of men, searched several places within the Prime Minister's residence to mislead Lü Buwei.

"Prime Minister Lü, that scoundrel Cao Ze has gone to the library within the mansion!"

Old Zheng looked indignant.

Everyone in the mansion knew that the library was built by the lady before her death specifically for the Prime Minister, and it held extraordinary significance for Prime Minister Lü. Even he could not enter or leave at will.

Lü Buwei took a deep breath and slowly uttered a single word.

"Tolerate!"

But anyone could sense the chill in his tone.

Old Zheng knew that Cao Ze was doomed after this incident.

Lu Xianghui will spare no effort and mobilize all his forces to ensure that Cao Ze dies without a burial place.

Ying Cai, who competed with Ying Yiren for the crown prince position, was disgraced by Lü Xiang because he insulted Lü Xiang and even looked down on Lü Xiang's wife as a woman from a humble family with no knowledge. In the end, he was torn apart by five horses in the market because of Lü Xiang.

Cao Ze had no idea that his casual stroll through the library had made Lü Buwei feel like he'd been cuckolded.

He browsed through the "Lüshi Chunqiu" revised and compiled by Lü Buwei in the library, and then came out of the building.

He left Lü Buwei's prime minister's residence as if nothing had happened.

To Cao Ze's surprise, Lü Buwei did not send anyone to follow him after he went out.

However, to avoid any accidents, he took a detour before finally arriving at the newly opened restaurant of the Mo family.

But the boy Robber Zhi, who hadn't been seen for several days, suddenly reappeared.

"Mr. Cao Ze, it's you? Come and see if my hair looks good?"

As he spoke, Little Thief Zhi flicked his dyed hair.

Cao Ze glanced at Xiao Daozhi's hairstyle.

She has short hair parted in the middle, with a yellowish hue towards her philtrum. She has a small braid at the back and two strands of hair hanging down in front.

This image of Robber Zhi felt strangely familiar to him, perfectly matching the image of the future Robber Zhi.

Why did you decide to dye your hair?

Cao Ze chuckled and ruffled Little Thief Zhi's hair.

Little Thief looked at Cao Ze speechlessly, "Stop rubbing it, your hair is all messed up."

The butcher, with his large belly, walked over.

After a few days, its tonnage has increased again, and the ground trembles slightly when it walks on it.

"Little Zhi, you actually dyed it?"

Dao Zhi proudly tossed his head. "I told you, I wanted to dye this thing green."

"Then why is it the color of poop?"

Cook Ding spoke frankly and directly, which almost made Robber Zhi lose his temper.

"What do you mean by 'poop-yellow'? It's yellow!"

"Okay, okay, it's yellowish-brown. Tell me quickly, how did it turn from green to yellow?"

Dao Zhi coughed and said in a serious tone, "I originally planned to dye it green."

"But then I thought, I'm going to be a man who can 'pass through a sea of ​​flowers without a single petal clinging to him,' so how can I be dyed green?"

"If you're going to dye it, it should be yellow, shouldn't it?"

"If I dye it green, won't I end up like you, a fatso, unable to find a girl?"

"I want to be just like Mr. Cao Ze someday, a heartthrob with beauties on both sides..."

The more Xiao Daozhi spoke, the more beautiful it became, to the point of overflowing with beauty.

Paoding sneered, "Fine, you've gained some face, haven't you? You dare call me Fatty? From now on, you'll have to do all the work at the inn yourself!"

"Ah...no...Brother Butcher, I was wrong..."

Just as Xiao Daozhi was about to cling to a powerful figure, he was lifted up by Paoding with one hand.

"Look at you, so skinny you're like a stick. Aren't you disgusted by dyeing your hair yellow? Get to work! If you don't clean the tables and the floor, you won't get any dinner tonight!"

The butcher and the bandit Zhi were arguing and bickering, while Cao Ze watched the spectacle with great interest.

Wearing a bamboo hat and a veil, Zi Nu walked in and asked with a smile, "What makes you so happy?"

Cao Ze casually replied, "It's nothing."

"Oh, by the way, do you know Ya Fei?"

Zi Nu paused slightly, unsure whether Cao Ze was testing her.

"Of course I know her. She is the eldest princess of Zhao, the aunt of the current King of Zhao. Who in the world doesn't know her?"

Cao Ze turned to look at Zi Nu under the white veil and said with a faint smile, "Is that all?"

Zi Nu gently flicked the white veil in front of her eyes, "What exactly do you want to ask?"

"You suspect that I have something shady going on with that Consort Ya?"

Cao Ze wanted to say "yes," but he had no evidence.

You can't just say, "It was such a coincidence that I went for a night stroll in the Prime Minister's mansion in the middle of the night instead of sleeping," because that night was too coincidental.

"It's nothing, it's just that there's been a lot going on lately, things are a bit chaotic. Let's go upstairs and talk."

Cao Ze went up first.

Zi Nu had a strange thought in her mind. Based on her understanding of Cao Ze, once he became suspicious, she was afraid that she wouldn't be able to hide it for long and would need to deal with it quickly.

On the second floor, Cao Ze and Zi Nu knelt facing each other.

Cao Ze cut to the chase: "You should know the whereabouts of the Nameless Sword Saint and Senior Gongsun, right?"

Zi Nu nodded slightly and said, "I know, I just arranged their hiding place."

"However, this is only a temporary measure. Given Lü Buwei's control over Xianyang, it's only a matter of time before he finds them."

Cao Ze said, "I plan to take action after searching the Prime Minister's residence this time. How about you?"

Zi Nu exclaimed softly, "So fast?"

Cao Ze's gaze sharpened slightly. "We can't wait any longer. Lü Buwei has already decided to kill me. I can't remain indifferent; I must strike first."

Based on the intelligence gathered during this period, he had a more detailed understanding of the power of Lü Buwei's faction.

More things were unearthed.

For example, there were Lü Buwei's men in the royal palace guards, such as the magistrate of Xianyang and the Commandant of the Guards, Jie, who were also secretly Lü Buwei's faction.

It can be said that at this time, Xianyang was Lü Buwei's personal fiefdom.

If it weren't for King Ying Zheng of Qin blocking his way, he would probably have been surrounded by the city's army long ago.

Zi Nu said calmly, "Okay, I understand."

Tell me your plans first, and I'll cooperate with you.

Cao Ze said, "Before I explain the plan, please pass on a message to Wuming for me."

"What?"

Cao Ze pondered for a moment and said, "Help me test the Yin Yang School's leader."

"Donghuang Taiyi?" Zi Nu asked in surprise, "Is there a rift between you?"

Cao Ze shook his head slightly: "Not now, just preparing for a rainy day."

Zi Nu said, "Yes, but I'm not sure if he'll agree."

Cao Ze smiled faintly and said, "He will agree. He has no reason to refuse. Perhaps Senior Gongsun will go with him."

Putting aside the fact that Donghuang Taiyi completely annihilated Gongsun Long that night, Wuming wouldn't disagree with his actions just now.

Zi Nu was secretly puzzled, wondering why Cao Ze was so certain.

But she didn't ask any more questions.

"Okay, I see."

Seeing that Zi Nu had agreed, Cao Ze began to explain his plan in detail.

How to force Lü Buwei out of the city, how to get Wei Zhuang to kill Lü Buwei...

Basically, everything, big or small.

He dared not conceal anything at this critical juncture, for any concealment would lead to the situation spiraling out of control.

After listening, Zi Nu replied, "I understand. I will make the arrangements and cooperate with you at any time."

Cao Ze nodded, chatted with Zi Nu for a while, and then left.

This is a sensitive time, so I can't stay here any longer.

A day and a night passed by leisurely.

Cao Ze was meditating with his eyes closed in his mansion when Cheng Jiao suddenly appeared.

"Brother Cao, a major discovery!"

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Chapter 434 Beating Zhao Ji to a pulp

Excited heart, trembling hands.

Cheng Jiao took out a jet-black bamboo strip from his pocket.

There are also illegible inscriptions on it.

Cao Ze quickly took it and examined it carefully in the sunlight.

The inscription only contained two connected characters and one single character—Queen, King.

"queen?"