There are too many female protagonists with deceased husbands in the Qin Dynasty's Past Books.

Chapter 14 Lu Ziqiao is right

Zi Nu was really going all out.

To cover up her earlier mistake of letting out a soft moan, she could mimic a flirtatious tone, her words carrying a subtle hint of teasing.

It seems they weren't talking about the YiBao Conference at all.

Rather, it was an opportunity to become her intimate guest, to have a frank conversation, and to exchange ancestral heirlooms.

Han Fei, who was on the other side, was stunned.

For a moment, they couldn't help but doubt whether their earlier guess was correct.

After all, Zi Nu didn't give him such an impression...

rash.

However, upon further reflection, it seems that these are special times, and Miss Zi is probably worried that her identity will be exposed, so she has deliberately changed her speaking habits.

Han Fei then felt relieved.

"Oh? That's an interesting way of putting it. I wonder what this so-called 'karma' refers to?"

Some busybodies echoed Zi Nu's words, their casual voices revealing an eagerness to watch the spectacle.

"My treasure, hmph, it has to choose its master..."

After calming down a bit, Zi Nu continued her introduction, following the lines she had prepared beforehand.

They feign mystery to attract certain overly curious individuals.

But halfway through her sentence, someone reached out and gently stroked and pinched her waist, as if tickling her skin. She couldn't help but feel a shiver run through her body, and her voice became slightly out of control.

Some of the original lines were almost swallowed up.

This turned into a rather unfortunate statement.

After calming herself down, Zi Nu didn't rush to finish her prepared lines. Instead, she glared at Jiang Mo with a hint of embarrassment and annoyance, her blush even more intense than when she had been accidentally kissed.

Previously, it was only in front of Yan Lingji.

It can still be considered private.

At this point, it's possible that outsiders might inadvertently discover something amiss.

The level of shame has more than doubled.

But when she glared at him, she only saw an innocent expression on Jiang Mo's face. Moving her gaze downwards, Zi Nu saw his hands neatly placed on his knees.

Not Jiang Mo? Then it's...

Flame Spirit Princess?!

In a flash, Zi Nu had already found the real culprit and immediately understood why the body temperature was so high.

That little girl can burn as much as she wants.

It wouldn't be a problem if it were completely burned to ashes.

Although Zi Nu found out who was causing trouble, she didn't have time to stop them before they could speak again.

He paused slightly; the earlier soft hum could be explained as a personal speaking habit.

But if it stops abruptly, the obvious and abrupt change will surely attract the attention of others. What the uninformed onlookers will think is beyond Zi Nu's control.

Even if she had to bite the bullet, she still had to continue speaking:

"To some people, my treasure may be priceless. To others, it may be worthless."

This time, Zi Nu didn't even bother to continue with her affected tone and feigned frivolity.

He just wanted to finish his lines as quickly as possible to avoid revealing anything.

But Yan Lingji's evil clutches showed no sign of stopping. In fact, she became even more unscrupulous after discovering that Zi Nu had become aware of her.

It has a strong sense of provocation towards the other party.

Zi Nu tried to hold her breath and ignore Yan Ling Ji's mischief, but sometimes the more she tried not to care, the more she couldn't help but think about it.

Just like the pink elephant in the room in the psychology experiment.

In particular, Yan Lingji always tries her best to increase her presence.

Even though her own skin was just as flawless as any other woman's, envied by countless others and praised by all the women in the pavilion, Zi Nu had to admit that Yan Ling Ji's skin was just as delicate and soft as her own.

Having clearly reached the Innate Realm in terms of strength, one would expect him to diligently study and practice.

Yet her skin remained flawless.

There wasn't a trace of hard work or toil on them.

Even more unexpectedly, this person was someone who had been imprisoned for many years and had just been rescued.

In the short span of time that Zi Nu had only said one sentence, Yan Ling Ji seemed to have already lost interest in the original way of retaliating against Zi Nu and causing her trouble.

They stopped targeting Zi Nu.

Instead, she would occasionally glance at Jiang Mo to signal him.

To attract the other person's attention.

The silent gaze from Jiang Mo was impossible for Zi Nu to ignore, and a series of chaotic thoughts uncontrollably arose in her mind.

When you're distracted, no matter how hard you try, you can't fake it perfectly.

There was always a subtle, alluring sound mixed in with Zi Nu's voice as she tried to maintain a normal tone, which only made her sound more charming and seductive.

It inevitably makes people's imaginations run wild.

"What fate? I think you're just making a big fuss. You don't have any treasures worth showing off at all."

Some arrogant voices rang out, carrying a haughty and condescending tone.

Their lewd gazes, which made no attempt to conceal their lust, stared straight at them, as if trying to see through the layers of curtains to understand what was happening inside.

His voice when he spoke had a lewd quality to it.

"Trying to get something for nothing? There's no such thing as a free lunch. However, if you're willing to be honest with everyone and let us inspect the goods beforehand, you might be able to gain their favor."

"The choice to switch or not is up to you."

A cold voice came from the Xinzi Pavilion room, but it no longer carried the alluring charm of before; instead, it was unusually cold.

Just listening to what the other person said made me feel a chill.

His tone of voice was completely flat and indifferent, his voice sounding like that of a living person.

It was no longer Zi Nu who spoke at this moment, but Jiang Mo, who was truly at a loss for words. He shifted slightly, taking a step forward to shield Zi Nu behind him, and responded to the person who had just spoken with a flirtatious tone without any politeness.

The feeling of being watched by a murderer sent a shiver down the other person's spine.

I dare not speak casually again.

Having finally escaped the awkward and difficult situation, Zi Nu breathed a sigh of relief. Before she could even cast a grateful glance at Jiang Mo, she quickly stopped Yan Ling Ji.

They began their counterattack.

"what."

Yan Lingji chuckled smugly, her voice tinged with pleasure, but she showed no sign of giving up, trying to break free from Zi Nu's grasp.

The task of delivering the lines was handed over to Jiang Mo.

No longer needing to be distracted by the ongoing Treasure Exchange Conference, Zi Nu naturally wouldn't let the other party act recklessly.

In terms of overall strength, she is indeed no match for Yan Lingji, a master of the Innate Realm. But when it comes to actual hand-to-hand combat skills, Yan Lingji, whose abilities are mostly focused on manipulating flames and fire, is far inferior to her.

If Yan Lingji hadn't had the initial advantage, she would have been subdued in no time.

The two men were eyeing each other intently, completely ignoring the YiBao conference that was taking place outside.

All the important matters were left to Jiang Mo to handle.

Fortunately, things went relatively smoothly. Perhaps after hearing Jiang Mo's voice, Han Fei became more confident in his judgment. While everyone else remained skeptical of the box, Han Fei offered to exchange his Azure Coral Bottle for it without hesitation.

Firstly, Han Fei was genuinely curious about what was inside.

Secondly, it was also to support Jiang Mo.

After all, the other party came here to exchange treasures with Miss Zi Nu, so it wouldn't be good to let him leave empty-handed and lose face in front of the beauty.

As for whether the value was equivalent, Han Fei didn't care at all.

Even if the wooden box was indeed empty, he wouldn't care, considering it repayment for the favor Jiang Mo had done for saving him from falling into the river.

The exchange was completed very quickly, which certainly livened up the atmosphere.

The other treasure exchanges among the people also went quite smoothly, but Jiang Mo didn't pay attention to them all, focusing only on the treasures of Yan Dan and Jing Ke.

Seeing that the two were indeed exchanging items, he couldn't help but smile slightly.

Ha, I knew it! You two really are having an affair!

Let me guess, Jing Ke was able to obtain the Broken Rainbow when he assassinated the King of Qin, and since he was a famous wandering knight, he probably had a close relationship with the Mohist school.

Yan Dan's future rise to become the leader of the Mohist school likely stemmed from his early membership in the Mohist school.

Could this meeting between the two be the result of the Mohist school's interference? Do they intend to help Yan Dan successfully leave Qin and return to Yan?

During the process, Dongjun Yanfei may also be secretly monitoring them.

The Yin-Yang School and the Mohist School have a long-standing and deep-seated hatred for each other.

Interesting, truly interesting! This treasure exchange conference, which was only mentioned casually in the original work, has actually involved so many forces.

It was definitely worth the trip!

Jiang Mo was already itching to applaud, but as it turned out, he had underestimated the value of this Yibao Conference.

The forces and figures involved are far more numerous than those Jiang Mo had guessed.

After all the treasures had been exchanged, the treasure exchange event should have ended, with everyone exiting through a secret passage in different directions to avoid bumping into each other.

But Situ Wanli suddenly raised his hand and gestured to everyone to calm down.

"Distinguished guests, please wait a moment. There is something unusual at today's Yi Bao Conference... well, a transaction needs to be made."