Wandering Sword Seller's Life in the Qin Dynasty

Han Fei's fellow disciple.

Of course, Han Fei knew that Li Si was actually somewhat unwilling to accept the identity of his junior brother.

Back then, the two of them became disciples of Xunzi at almost the same time, and Li Si was even a little older than Han Fei.

Therefore, Li Si always wanted to become the senior apprentice.

However, he couldn't resist his mentor Xunzi's established order, so Li Si had no choice but to accept the status of junior brother. Because of this, while in the sect, Li Si always wanted to prove that his mentor was more capable than him.

However, Han Fei stated that if a competition were to take place, his junior brother would only ever be his junior brother.

Being older does not automatically make you a senior.

"Junior brother, is there something important that you've come to visit so late at night?"

Looking at that familiar face, which looked much more weathered than when he was in the sect, Han Fei smiled and asked.

"Since you've come to Qin, I can now be considered a semi-local, so of course I must extend the hospitality of a host and meet you," Li Si replied to Han Fei.

Han Fei then welcomed Li Si into his residence as a gesture of welcome.

Looking at this mansion, which was far more luxurious than his current residence, a strange light flashed in Li Si's eyes.

We entered the house.

Han Fei poured Li Si another cup of wine.

Li Si didn't stand on ceremony. He picked up the wine, took a sip, and then got down to business.

"Senior brother, you should know that the King of Qin values ​​you highly."

Han Fei remained silent for a moment, then revealed a complicated expression, "This is all thanks to you, Junior Brother!"

“If you hadn’t given that book to the King of Qin, he wouldn’t have valued me so much.”

Li Si shook his head, showing no sign of pride. "All of this is predicated on the fact that you, Senior Brother, have genuine talent and learning."

He changed his tone again, no longer hiding anything, and went straight to the point: "I heard that you, senior brother, are in a very bad situation in Han, and the King of Han is very wary of you. Now that you have come to Qin, do you want to consider serving the King of Qin?"

"Senior brother, you are a smart man, you must be able to see the situation clearly."

Han Fei fell silent again. After a long while, he asked Li Si, "Did the King of Qin send you, my junior brother, here?"

Li Si shook his head again, "It has nothing to do with the King of Qin; I came here on my own."

"Is that so?" Han Fei said in a low voice, picked up his wine glass, took a sip of wine, and after finishing the wine, his eyes were firm and his tone was extremely resolute.

"I am Korean!"

"They are members of the Korean royal family!"

"So what?" Li Si said, "In this city of Xianyang, there are quite a few royal families from other countries. Take Lord Changping, for example. He is also a member of the royal family of Chu and is the elder brother of the current King of Chu. Doesn't he still serve the Qin state?"

Han Fei said, "...It's different!"

He didn't say exactly what was different.

But Li Si knew that he could no longer persuade Han Fei.

However, Li Si was not surprised by this result.

Back when they were in the same sect, he spent several years with Han Fei. He knew Han Fei very well, and Han Fei was naturally able to see the general trend of the world.

But he cared more about South Korea, and in order to protect South Korea, he did not hesitate to go against the general trend.

This is not a waste of talent, but a sign of confidence that can change a weak South Korea.

Li Si had thought that Han Fei would have changed after experiencing so many things, but now it seems that Han Fei is still the same Han Fei.

Originally, he was thinking of the bond between teacher and student.

But now that Han Fei is out of touch with reality, he doesn't need to worry about anything anymore.

After drinking for a while, the two didn't say much.

But when Li Si came out of Han Fei's residence, Han Fei went out to see him off. The moonlight shone down and fell on the two of them, casting two long shadows. The light and shadow intertwined, yet remained unrelated.

The two of them have already gone down different paths.

Han Fei's life in the Qin state was by no means boring.

After his junior fellow apprentice Li Si visited him.

In the years that followed, many more people visited him.

First, some officials from Legalist schools approached Han Fei.

When the King of Qin read Han Fei's book and uttered those remarks, it naturally aroused the interest of many officials who highly admired the "Book of Lord Shang" in Han Fei himself.

Some people think this person has real talent and learning, while others think he is just a fame-seeker.

Regardless, Han Fei's arrival is always interesting, and these people don't mind meeting him.

In the following days, Han Fei was frequently seen engaging in academic exchanges with others.

Although Han Fei in history wrote articles such as "On the Difficulty of Persuasion" and was quite skilled in debating, he was born with a stutter and was not good at speaking, so he put his thoughts into writing.

The Han Fei of this world was different; he did not stutter and was extremely eloquent. Naturally, these Legalist officials easily lost their arguments with him.

After all, Han Fei was the greatest synthesizer of Legalism in history.

The Legalists in Qin were still learning Shang Yang's ideas, which Han Fei considered outdated.

In a short period of time, Han Fei's reputation not only did not fade away in the Qin state, but instead became even more prominent.

At this time, two more people came to visit him.

One is Lord Changping.

In the Qin state, the relatives of the Chu state held a very high position and numbered in large numbers, but Lord Changping was a very special one. He was the son of King Kaolie of Chu, and even considered the eldest son.

In the past, King Kaolie of Chu was a hostage in Qin and married the granddaughter of King Zhaoxiang of Qin, thus giving birth to Lord Changping, Xiong Qi.

Later, with Huang Xie's help, King Kaolie of Chu escaped back to Chu. Xiong Qi was left in Qin. Fortunately, under the care of Queen Dowager Huayang, he was able to grow up safely. However, this could not change the fact that Lord Changping was a prince of Chu.

The current King of Chu is his own younger brother.

Such a genuine man from Chu rose to a high position in Qin, which naturally made many people sigh with admiration.

Han Fei had mentioned this person in a previous conversation with Li Si, but unexpectedly, this person took the initiative to visit Han Fei.

Lord Changping didn't say much to Han Fei.

However, Han Fei felt a sense of wariness towards this person.

"This person is suspicious..."

He felt a chill in his heart. Although Lord Changping seemed normal, he was an important minister of Qin and had previously helped Ying Zheng quell the rebellion of Lao Ai.

But Han Fei believed in his own judgment.

However, before he could figure out the problem with Lord Changping, the arrival of others interrupted his thoughts.

As night fell, the bright moonlight shone on the old trees in the courtyard, casting dappled shadows on the ground.

Han Fei was revising the "Book of Preserving Han" on bamboo slips. During this time, although he had received a series of visitors, which made him understand the Qin state more and more and his mood became more and more complicated, his belief in preserving Han had never changed.

Suddenly, a very light footstep sound was heard.

It was as light as the wind blowing through the leaves; if it weren't for the vigilance he had developed in Xinzheng over the years, he would have almost missed it.

When Han Fei looked up, the courtyard gate had already been pushed open.

The woman who entered was wearing a long, wide-sleeved dress in gold and blue, with sun and moon patterns embroidered in gold thread on the hem. Her long hair was tied up with a long hairpin, the head of which was inlaid with a dark blue gemstone, which refracted tiny sparkles of light as she moved.

Her skin was as white as frost under the moon, her eyes were slightly upturned, and her gaze carried an innate pride, as if she stood in the courtyard and outshone all the moonlight in the courtyard.

“Mr. Han Fei.” When she spoke, her voice was as cold as shattered ice hitting a jade cup, without any unnecessary pleasantries. “I am Dongjun of the Yin-Yang School.”

Han Fei paused, his hand holding the pen stilled, his gaze falling on the sun and moon patterns on her wide sleeves, before turning back to the newcomer.

"It seems I have no connection with the Yin-Yang School?"

Among the Hundred Schools of Thought, there were many sects, and the Yin-Yang School was a very famous one. Xunzi, Han Fei's senior brother, naturally knew about this school and was even more aware that they referred to themselves as the gods in the "Nine Songs".

Yan Fei walked to the table, stopped, and gently brushed her fingertips through the hair at her temples. Her movements were as elegant as a dancer in the palace, yet she exuded an undeniable aura.

“There’s the aura of my Yin-Yang School on you, sir.” Yan Fei’s voice was low, carrying a hint of barely perceptible inquiry. “It’s very faint, like dew on grass and trees, but there’s no mistaking it; it’s definitely the aura of a disciple of my Yin-Yang School. In other words, you’re not entirely unrelated to my Yin-Yang School; on the contrary, you’ve had a long period of contact with my disciples…”

Upon hearing this, Han Fei frowned. He recalled that in Xinzheng, he had met Zi Nu, Wei Zhuang, and even Ji Wuye's assassins, but he had never dealt with anyone from the Yin Yang School.

Could it be Xu Qing?

Is Xu Qing a member of the Yin-Yang School?

If we were to name the most mysterious person Han Fei knew, it would undoubtedly be Xu Qing.

After Wei Zhuang disappeared into the night, he secretly contacted Han Fei, who learned many hidden details from him.

Yan Fei looked at his thoughtful expression and a faint smile appeared on her lips. "Sir, you and I, the Yin Yang School... are destined to meet."

Chapter 179 Storms from All Directions Gather in Linzi

The moonlight, like a ribbon, quietly seeped through the window lattice, spreading a layer of coolness on the table in front of Han Fei.

He sat alone in his room, his fingertips unconsciously tapping lightly on the wine cup. The remaining wine in the cup rippled slightly, reflecting his slightly furrowed brows.

Dongjun Yanfei's sudden visit was like a pebble thrown into a seemingly calm pond, but the ripples it created could be far-reaching and unpredictable.

Her words, seemingly ordinary conversations, were actually full of witty remarks, subtly hinting at recruitment and probing.

Han Fei knew that the Yin-Yang School's initiative to contact them was no ordinary academic exchange, and that their motives were probably quite significant.

This master of Legalism was known for his keen insight into people's hearts and his clear understanding of interests and disadvantages.

At this moment, he was also trying to figure out the true intentions of the Yin-Yang School.

The soft rustling of Yan Fei's skirt as she left, and the faint, lingering fragrance in the air, all became clues for his analysis and judgment.

He realized that the waters of Qin were deeper than he had imagined.

Given this complex situation, could he persuade Ying Zheng to preserve the state of Han?

……

Deep within the Yin-Yang School headquarters, darkness and starlight intertwine.