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

I just quenched Zhao Ji's thirst last night...

Upon entering Ganquan Palace, Zhao Gao tactfully withdrew.

Cao Ze arrived at Zhao Ji's bedroom with practiced ease, but as soon as he entered, he saw Li Wu with a resentful expression.

Cao Ze took a closer look and found that Li Wu was dressed very flamboyantly, no, very flamboyantly, just like the girls in brothels, trying to show off her figure and seductive manner as much as possible.

Not only that, her makeup was also absolutely stunning.

Her cheeks were as delicate as autumn peaches, and her eyebrows were curved like a new moon; however, her eyes were like a cold autumn pool, revealing a hint of chill, as well as a hint of hope.

Li Wu was filled with grievances as she looked at Cao Ze with pleading eyes. Last night, she had been manipulated by Zhao Ji like a clothes hanger all night long.

She even wore such glamorous makeup.

Oh my god! It's unbearable to look back; it's all tears.

"What do you think of the outfit I found for Li Wu, sir? Wouldn't it be perfect for your concubines?"

Zhao Ji rose gracefully and walked over with elegant lotus steps.

In her mind, as a concubine who entertains men with her beauty, she should dress provocatively and wantonly in the backyard of the doctor's household so that men can enjoy her sight and have fun.

"What kind of brothel aesthetics..." Cao Ze was speechless.

If all the women in his backyard were to wear this thing, people who didn't know better would think his family ran a brothel.

However, seeing Zhao Ji's actions reminded him of a certain Roman emperor who ran a brothel in his palace.

It can only be said that the world is full of wonders.

Cao Ze spoke up, "Your Majesty, I don't really like such flamboyant attire."

"I believe that women should be like flowers, each with their own unique charm, rather than necessarily blooming as beautifully as roses."

In order to prevent his backyard from turning into a brothel, he could not allow Zhao Ji to continue like this.

He might wear them in private, and he does enjoy the allure of uniforms, but these are definitely not everyday clothes.

"Using flowers as a metaphor for women..." Zhao Ji said with a smile, "Then tell me, sir, what flower am I?"

"The poppy, a flower that tempts people to crime and depravity, a flower of primal evil..." Cao Ze muttered to himself, but said aloud.

"The beauty of the Empress Dowager cannot be described by any single flower."

"When the Empress Dowager is dressed in plain clothes, she is like an elegant daffodil; when she is dressed in gorgeous clothes, she is like a peony in full bloom; when the Empress Dowager is in a good mood, she is like a peony in full bloom; when the Empress Dowager is in a loving mood, she is like a delicate orchid... The beauty of the Empress Dowager is like a fairy of a hundred flowers, with a thousand different forms, and is breathtaking."

He silently added in his mind, "In reality, you woman are like a poppy, seemingly beautiful but extremely dangerous."

Especially Zhao Ji, who was pregnant with his child, was no different from a ticking time bomb.

However, he had to admit that Zhao Ji sometimes possessed a special kind of magic that made him quite willing to accept such danger.

"Hahaha……"

Zhao Ji laughed heartily, overjoyed.

Li Wu kept rolling her eyes, despising Cao Ze's hypocrisy.

Your concubine has been insulted like this, and you're still praising the murderer? Bah!

Cao Ze breathed a sigh of relief; it seemed Zhao Ji would no longer wear such prostitute attire.

Overjoyed, Zhao Ji said, "But since Li Wu has already put it on, instead of taking it off and throwing it away, why don't you let the gentleman try it on?"

She said to Li Wu, "Come, take off your clothes and serve the master in bed. Let me see if you know how to serve a man."

Huh... Cao Ze and Li Wu were both caught off guard.

This is so early in the morning?

You're planning to just stand by and watch?

Li Wu looked miserable; this was just too much!

Seeing that Li Wu remained motionless, Zhao Ji frowned slightly. "Hurry up! How did I teach you manners last night?!"

"If you don't behave, you'll be punished with family discipline!"

Li Wu's body trembled slightly. She glanced at Cao Ze, pouted, and tore off all her colorful clothes.

So what if she slept with Cao Ze in front of Empress Dowager Zhao Ji?

This time, without Jing Ni and Yan Ling Ji, she could enjoy it all by herself, which she was more than happy to do.

She might be pregnant.

Although Cao Ze was not comfortable with Zhao Ji watching from the side, he didn't feel awkward about it.

After all, he had just crawled out of the bed with the salamander and the fire-starter, and was already used to traveling with two people.

With her own ulterior motives, Li Wu and Cao Ze went to Zhao Ji's bedchamber.

Zhao Ji watched with great interest, occasionally letting out a sigh of admiration.

He would occasionally offer pointers to Li Wu, and sometimes, when he felt she wasn't living up to her potential, he would step forward to demonstrate for her, treating her like his own daughter and teaching her step by step.

After a long time,

Cao Ze and Li Wu were sweating profusely from exhaustion.

However, Li Wu was quite satisfied.

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Cao Ze quickly made an excuse to leave Zhao Ji's place; he couldn't stand it anymore.

Zhao Ji smacked her lips, savoring the moment: "Why are you in such a hurry to leave? I haven't had my fill yet."

After leaving Ganquan Palace, Cao Ze greeted Zhao Gao and left without looking back.

Zhao Ji just told him that he should go to Yong Palace after he leaves Xianyang.

Although he would prefer Zhao Ji to set off immediately, a few more days wouldn't make a difference.

Cao Ze first returned to his residence, quickly washed up, and changed into new clothes.

Cao Ze then discreetly went to the farmer's stronghold in Xianyang, Zhuque Hall.

According to Tian Mi, Zhuque Hall is only the main stronghold of the peasant family in Xianyang. They have several other strongholds in secret, but even Tian Mi, with her status, doesn't know which ones. Only someone at the level of a hall master would know a little about them.

Upon arriving outside the Vermilion Bird Hall, Cao Ze sensed the area and confirmed that there were no Grandmaster-level experts inside, meaning that the leader of the Farmer's Clan, Tian Guang, and Changping Jun's younger brother, Changwen Jun, were not present.

He concealed his aura and entered the farmhouse as if he were an ordinary person, requesting to see Tian Mi.

As a Qin state censor and a figure highly regarded by Xia Kui, Cao Ze was immediately taken seriously upon his arrival.

However, the most senior member of the hall was only the deputy head of a branch hall.

Cao Ze didn't mind. "Is Miss Tian Mi here?"

The deputy head of the branch hall said, "Yes, yes."

He called out to the second floor, "Liu Ji, go and call Tian Mi out."

Ok?

Upon hearing the name, Cao Ze looked up at the second floor and saw a carefree, lazy young man leaning against the railing, drinking.

"Huh? Tian Mi?" Liu Ji wiped his mouth. "She just went out, she's not here."

The deputy head of the branch hall said embarrassedly, "Mr. Cao Ze, this..."

Cao Ze smiled faintly and said, "Just wait a moment, I have plenty of time."

After saying that, Cao Ze looked up at Liu Ji on the second floor and said, "Brother, drinking alone is no fun. Why don't we have a drink together? Let's become friends?"

Liu Ji was taken aback, then laughed heartily and turned to go downstairs.

"Impressive skills."

Cao Ze gave it a thumbs up.

Liu Bang chuckled and said, "I, Liu Ji, love making friends the most. I never expected to be able to drink with Mr. Cao Ze today. It's on me!"

Cao Ze smiled.

Having a reputation is great; you can use your face anywhere.

He and Liu Ji chatted while drinking.

Judging from the chat content, Cao Ze would definitely think that this person is an unambitious, lazy person who just wants to live a simple life and enjoys the moment.

However, Cao Ze, who knew about later generations, naturally could not view Liu Ji superficially.

Even though Liu Ji is currently in a relaxed state of mind, he knows that once Liu Ji is given some intensity, he can do a "carp leaping over the dragon gate" in no time.

As the famous general Ma Yuan of the Eastern Han Dynasty commented, Liu Bang was the kind of person who was "indifferent to everything".

Whether there's food to eat or not, whether you can do it or not, whether you rebel or not, it doesn't matter...

Just as Confucius said, "I am different from this; I have no right or wrong," which is in accordance with morality and does not follow conventions.

It's no wonder that Liu Ji idolized Lord Xinling.

Cao Ze and Liu Ji were enjoying their drinks to the fullest.

A soft, feminine voice came from the doorway.

"Honey, I'm truly devoted to you, can't you just say yes?"

Zhu Zhong, with a look of deep affection, confessed his love to Tian Mi in the hall.

Many of the female disciples from the peasant families in the hall were moved by Zhu Zhongde's deep affection and whispered among themselves.

Tian Mi stomped her foot and said angrily, "Can you please stop bothering me! Stop calling me Mi'er! I have a name!"

Upon seeing this, Liu Ji chuckled, "Brother Zhu really misjudged him, taking in such an adopted son. What a pity, what a pity... In Brother Cao Ze's words, this is called 'a simp who never dies a good death,' haha!"

Liu Ji's laughter caught Tian Mi's attention, and then Tian Mi saw Cao Ze.

"Wow, sir!"

Tian Mi's eyes lit up when she saw Cao Ze. She ran up to him and snuggled into his arms, leaving a trail of fragrance in her wake.

Cao Ze, holding Tian Mi, glanced somewhat awkwardly at Liu Ji, who had a knowing smile on his face.

"I won't disturb your good time, brother. I'm off now."