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

"What's the point of asking why? Fine, I'll get annoyed with you, okay?! You womanizing bastard!"

Cao Ze grinned. Could it be that his romantic escapades had already reached the State of Chu?

That's not right...

Even in the era of gossip and paparazzi in later years, before the fact that he was in a high position and kept hundreds of mistresses was exposed, 99% of ordinary people would not know how a young girl could know about his philandering and womanizing in this information-isolated era.

Jinghu Medical Clinic is not a secret service agency, and Nian Duan is not a master of gossip. Where did Duanmu Rong get this information from?

Ok?

Cao Ze suddenly remembered a rather distant little incident.

While in Handan, Duanmu Rong, Li Ji, and Xue Nu became sworn sisters.

Could it be...?

hiss~

Cao Ze took a light breath of the winter air and tentatively asked, "Is it Xue'er?"

Duanmu Rong reacted like a kitten whose tail had been stepped on, and immediately exploded.

"You know too! And Liji too! You're such a jerk! How could you treat them like that! They love you so much!"

Once Duanmu Rong started talking, her small mouth became a machine gun, firing countless bullets at Cao Ze and pouring out her grievances.

Cao Ze was completely dumbfounded by Duanmu Rong.

He never expected that Li Ji and Xue Nu had so many worries.

Instead of writing to him, she wrote to Duanmu Rong.

At this moment, he desperately wanted to know what Xue'er and Li Ji were thinking. Whether it was out of guilt or to prepare for their future meeting, he just wanted to see the hundreds of letters Xue Nu and Li Ji had written.

"Stop, stop, stop!"

Cao Ze quickly stopped Duanmu Rong from rambling on and on, and from venting her emotions.

"What about those letters?"

Duanmu Rong said coldly, "You want to see?"

Cao Ze nodded and honestly replied, "I want to."

Over the years, neither Li Ji nor Xue Nu had ever written him a single letter. He only learned bits and pieces about Li Ji and Xue Nu's recent situation from Ya Fei.

He did allow the Luowang people in Handan to investigate, but unfortunately, Feixue Pavilion had become a forbidden area in Handan, and everyone who entered had to obtain Ya Fei's permission.

This left him feeling both helpless and somewhat relieved.

Duanmu Rong snorted, "I won't show you! I promised Li Ji and Xue Nu that I wouldn't tell anyone!"

"...Then why did you just tell me that?"

"You're not even human, you're a womanizer!"

Duanmu Rong said confidently.

Cao Ze was speechless.

But the thought of the nearly one hundred handwritten letters from Xue Nu and Li Ji in Duanmu Rong's possession made him eager to try them out.

Although he didn't say it, he still felt a little guilty towards Yuki-onna and Li-ji.

Because of my lustful nature... oh no, it's because of my intense love of beauty that I took advantage of two young, innocent girls.

It would be fine if they had sex, since it was consensual, but now that the baby has been born, things get awkward.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have been so tolerant of Ya Fei.

There's nothing he can do; she's acting as a part-time wet nurse to take care of his child and also as a part-time bodyguard to protect his wife and children. The kindness she shows him is immense.

As long as Ya Fei doesn't attack him directly, well, even if Ya Fei attacks him directly, he will tolerate it as much as possible, because people should repay kindness.

"Miss Rong, you're beautiful and kind-hearted, let me see you, I'm a big shot anyway..."

"No!"

"Just one look!"

Not even a single glance!

Cao Ze was itching to bite Duanmu Rong, wishing he could strip her naked and spank her.

Isn't it said that sisters are all plastic flowers? Why is it different for you?

Cao Ze looked at Duanmu Rong, who was standing with her arms crossed and a wary expression, and felt a bit lost, unsure of where to begin.

He suddenly recalled Nian Duan's evaluation of Duanmu Rong before his death in the original novel.

It is said that Duanmu Rong appears cold on the outside but is actually warm on the inside, seemingly tough but actually gentle.

In other words, this girl responds better to gentle persuasion than force.

But he softened just now, and the girl didn't eat it.

Is Duanmu Rong completely unmoved by his words or threats?!

It must be because I didn't find the right method.

Cao Ze had a sudden idea and transformed into the clever "Tang Bohu" who entered the mansion, determined not to be unable to sway this "Qiu Xiang".

"……well!"

Cao Ze tilted his head back at a 45-degree angle, sighed heavily, and looked dejected and forlorn.

He glanced at Duanmu Rong out of the corner of his eye and saw that she was attracted to him, so he continued to perform with great passion.

"Snow Woman, Li Ji, I'm so sorry..."

"This damn fate!"

Cao Ze was impeccably dressed and handsome, yet he resembled a street ruffian, pointing at the gray sky and cursing loudly.

This stark contrast directly attracted most of Duanmu Rong's attention.

Meanwhile, the palace maids and eunuchs not far away were secretly wondering if he had gone mad.

"I lost my parents when I was young..."

"I have been a wanderer all year round..."

"I crave warmth..."

"I met them..."

"I want to stay in Handan..."

"It's all Guo Kai's fault! It's all Zhao Qian's fault!"

Cao Ze, with dramatic intonation and repeated sighs, finally shifted all the blame onto Guo Kai and Zhao Qian, who had already met their demise.

No matter what the mistake was, it was all Guo Kai and Zhao Qian's fault, which led him to serve as an official in the Qin state by a twist of fate, making it impossible for him to see Xue Nu and Li Ji for years to come.

Perhaps Cao Ze got into character, or perhaps Cao Ze's acting skills were just too good.

Cao Ze's attack directly locked down Duanmu Rong.

Duanmu Rong's alluring cherry lips remained slightly parted, completely stunned by Cao Ze's actions.

"Miss Rong, please take a look at my devoted heart and say yes to me?"

Cao Ze stepped forward and gazed at Duanmu Rong with deep affection.

The two were no more than a foot apart, and their eyes were only three inches apart.

Cao Ze's sudden confession left Duanmu Rong's mind blank.

In an instant, all the things about Cao Ze came to mind.

Talented, valiant, gentle, considerate, understanding, and holding a high position of power...

The Cao Ze described by Xue Nu and Li Ji seemed to materialize before Duanmu Rong's eyes at this moment.

She was completely immersed in the moment, and her heart was deeply moved by Cao Ze.

Her heart fluttered so much that she forgot who she was, where she came from, where she was going, and what she was doing there...

In the end, everything was summed up in a single sentence from Duanmu Rong's small mouth.

"Promise what?"

Cao Ze nearly collapsed upon hearing this.

Sister! Don't do this!

What did you promise me?!

"Believe! Believe! Believe!"

Cao Ze almost shouted it out, but he managed to keep his mouth shut.

"Oh... I believe you..."

Duanmu Rong was stunned and bewildered by Cao Ze's series of bizarre actions, and didn't react for a moment.

"What letter?"

Cao Ze gasped for breath. Luckily it was winter, and the air was cold enough to prevent Duanmu Rong from shutting down his brain.

"...Letters from Xue'er and Li Ji!"

Cao Ze's smile looked even more pathetic than his tears.

He finally understood how terrible it was to play the lute to a cow; it was truly mind-numbing.

At this moment, Duanmu Rong, who was originally indulging in Cao Ze's "good looks," suddenly woke up as if her Ren and Du meridians had been opened.

"No! I can't show it to you!"

Duanmu Rong's stance was very firm, showing a spirit of facing death without fear.

Cao Ze threatened her, "Believe it or not, I'll tie you up and take you to Qin to be a maid!"

Duanmu Rong was uneasy and somewhat frightened, saying, "If you dare to tie me up, I'll have Master beat you up!"

Cao Ze chuckled and said, "Your master is no match for me!"