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

Li Kai never expected that while Jiang Mo was raising his glass to drink with him without changing his expression, he had already secretly reached out and pressed several acupoints on his body.

This helps to promote blood circulation and facilitate the rapid digestion and elimination of alcohol.

This allowed him to maintain a clear mind, even though his body felt lightheaded and his face was flushed, his mind remained quite clear.

Want to get him drunk?

This amount of wine is far from enough!

Li Kai, on the other hand, was already a bit tongue-tied, and his tongue was completely loosened, with many words uttered without any thought:

"Brother Jiang, Brother Jiang, sometimes I really envy you!"

"For the one I yearn for, I would readily cast aside fame and fortune, my steps unburdened by worldly ties. What a free and easy spirit! What a carefree and unfettered state of mind!"

Hiccuping from the alcohol, Li Kai caught Jiang Mo and showered him with compliments.

The latter was stunned upon hearing this.

"Brother Li, what you said really makes me ashamed. My situation is nothing to be envied."

Jiang Mo pondered for a long time but still couldn't figure out what Li Kai meant by fame and fortune.

The position of leader of all birds? Don't be ridiculous, he's just the leader of a bunch of petty thieves, not worth mentioning at all, what's there to envy?

Besides, he never abandoned this identity at all.

Not knowing how to respond, Jiang Mo simply returned the compliment and tentatively said, "As for you, elder brother, you have already become a Sima at such a young age."

"I've heard that he's even gained the Crown Prince's favor, so his future is truly limitless!"

"It's not as good as you make it out to be, brother. The position of Sima may seem prestigious and powerful, but in the end, it's nothing more than having your head tied to your belt and living a life of constant danger."

Li Kai responded with a wry smile, shaking his head repeatedly.

"As for the Crown Prince, sigh, let's not talk about it, let's not talk about it. Come on, let's continue drinking... Hmm? Where did the wine go? Tang Qi asked me to refill it, but where did he go?"

Li Kai shook the empty wine jug in his hand, his face full of doubt.

Tang Qi had already brought back food and wine once before, but the two drank too quickly, so Li Kai sent her away again to continue making arrangements.

Now the wine is all gone, and the person still hasn't come back.

Jiang Mo naturally wouldn't say that he had specifically instructed Chu Yan to use the excuse of preparing hangover tea to keep Tang Qi from returning so early.

He simply seized the opportunity to press further:

"Brother Li's words seem to have a hidden meaning. I have heard that the current Crown Prince of Han has a good reputation and many supporters in the court. Could it be that this is not true?"

"Heh, Brother Jiang, why do you think I'm here in Baiyue?"

Even though he was drunk, Li Kai hadn't completely lost his mind. Faced with something that might involve confidentiality, he didn't speak up easily, only muttering a couple of indirect, veiled remarks:

"You can't just take what belongs to someone else!"

Even without Li Kai explicitly stating it, Jiang Mo knew that the current Crown Prince, who would later become the King of Han, was definitely plotting to attack the Baiyue.

But how far has it progressed, and what secrets lie within it?

Jiang Mo still wanted to understand things more clearly.

But Li was very tight-lipped about such confidential matters, and Jiang Mo dared not ask directly, fearing it would arouse his suspicion. So he could only continue to probe indirectly:

"Hey, Brother Li, don't be discouraged. There are still many good things in Baiyue, aren't there?"

"Yes, that's right, otherwise why would the two of us be here?"

Upon hearing Jiang Mo's words, Li Kai suddenly grinned foolishly, winking at Jiang Mo as he spoke, seemingly implying something.

Chapter 59 Each Takes Charge

"what?"

"Hey kid, why are you pretending to be stupid here? If we weren't aiming for the same goal, how would we have met at Fire Rain Manor?"

Li Kai, drunk, put his arm around Jiang Mo's shoulder and chuckled.

Same goal?

So you're here for the Fire Rain Manor treasure too? That's not surprising, but is it really appropriate to say that outright? And how do you know my target is...?

Startled by Li Kai's words, Jiang Mo's slight intoxication instantly sobered up.

"Why do you say that, Lord Li? I've only come here desperately to try my luck and find work. How can I be compared to you?"

While denying it outright, Jiang Mo responded with a probing question.

He wanted to see if Li Kai truly possessed something, or if Li Kai's current appearance was merely a facade of drunkenness, and that he, like him, was actually trying to extract information from Li Kai through this opportunity.

"Hey, you little rascal..."

Upon hearing this, Li Kai couldn't help but chuckle. He pointed at Jiang Mo with an expression that said, "What are you pretending to be so naive about?" Then, he suddenly looked enlightened.

"Oh, yes, yes, that's how it should be. I understand, I understand."

No, what exactly did you understand? I don't understand at all! You're talking nonsense, you're really drunk!

Jiang Mo twitched his lips and mentally complained, feeling a little annoyed.

Li Kai seemed to be drunk as he had hoped, but what was frustrating was that his thoughts were quite unpredictable in his drunken state.

Jiang Mo was really having a hard time keeping up.

The only thing to do is try to ignore the other person's confusing remarks, forcefully change the topic, and cautiously ask:

"Brother Li, you seem troubled. Could it be that things haven't been going well lately?"

"Sigh, it's not just not going well, sometimes I even feel like I'm not just wasting my time, but actually regressing instead of making progress!"

Instead of progressing, they're regressing?

What kind of logic is this? The more you know about the treasure, the better your chances of obtaining it. How can you say that if you don't move forward, you'll fall behind? Does it grow legs and run away?

Jiang Mo was inwardly annoyed, but seeing that the other party was willing to speak, he naturally followed the topic and asked:

"But if there's any trouble, Brother Li, you can tell me. I'm not sure I have any brilliant ideas, but there's always room for discussion, and maybe we can come up with a solution?"

"This is difficult; I simply can't understand what she's thinking..."

Li Kai sighed repeatedly, grabbed Jiang Mo's hand, and began to pour out his grievances. At first, Jiang Mo thought Li Kai was complaining about the unpredictability of the emperor's heart and the difficulty in carrying out orders from above, so he listened very attentively.

But the more I listened, the more something seemed off.

What does it mean when you give someone a gift, only to have it make them angry and unhappy? What does it mean when you ask someone out, get their agreement, only to have them decline the next day?

This doesn't sound like a normal relationship between a ruler and his subjects!

Wait a minute, the person you're talking about, you're not referring to Miss Hu Yu'er, are you? So, buddy, you've come here for relationship advice?

Do I look like the kind of relationship guru I'm talking about?

Jiang Mo's lips twitched slightly as he finally figured out which chat channel Li Kai was in. He immediately lost interest, and when Li Kai sighed and complained, he only gave a perfunctory reply:

"Perhaps, they just want to receive unique and special treatment."

"However, these things are hard to say. After all, there's a saying that goes, 'A woman's heart is like a needle at the bottom of the sea.' It's not something that we rough men can easily understand."

He does not mean that.

Li Kai seemed to agree with Jiang Mo's casual, perfunctory words, nodding repeatedly and saying, "That's absolutely right, brother! It's harder than finding a needle in a haystack!"

Turning my head, I suddenly remembered my original purpose.

He chuckled and leaned closer to Jiang Mo, lowering his voice to ask, "How is the Second Miss doing? What about you guys..."

What, you want to be the matchmaker and tie the knot?

You'd better take care of your own marriage first, and don't let Liu Yi, who's eyeing you covetously, get his hands on you. Otherwise, I might have to prepare a cuckold's hat for you...

Rolling his eyes, Jiang Mo realized he had been wasting time and ignored the other person.

Before Jiang Mo could come up with an excuse to end this chaotic banquet, he suddenly heard a sweet, charming voice behind him:

"What's wrong with me? What are you two whispering about here?"

Jiang Mo was so startled that he almost jumped up, before realizing that it was Hu Meier's voice. He couldn't help but feel a little annoyed.

Tsk, he's a bit drunk.

He didn't even flinch when she got close behind him. That saying is so true: wine and women lead to ruin.

Starting today, I will abstain from alcohol!

The thought of quitting drinking had crossed Jiang Mo's mind for the umpteenth time. He turned around and saw Hu Meier standing outside the pavilion, tilting her head and staring at him and Li Kai.

The light breeze and drizzle had not yet stopped.

Unlike the gentle, nourishing rain of spring, everything in autumn seems to be tinged with a bleak and desolate atmosphere.

This is especially true of autumn rains, each one more chilling than the last.

Thick, inky clouds blanketed the sky, casting a greyish hue over everything in sight. The wind and rain whipped up fallen leaves, making the scene appear desolate and bleak.

Yet, even in this gloomy and depressing world, there is still a splash of bright color.

Hu Meier, holding an umbrella, stood gracefully before Jiang Mo. She wore an apricot-yellow dress and walked through the wind and rain. Her white embroidered shoes were covered in mud from her hurried journey.

Rainy days like this should be perfect for staying home.

A pampered young lady like Hu Meier should never leave her home, yet she braved the wind and rain to rush here.

I came for you.

Because of the chilly autumn rain, and the fact that she was wearing a fox fur coat, she looked even more noble, yet also exuded a captivating allure.

Jiang Mo looked around with drunken eyes and felt slightly dazed.

Subconsciously, I even felt that the other person was truly a fox spirit, otherwise how could there be such alluring charm in their eyes and brows?

Even though she glared at him with some annoyance, it still made people feel happy.

Jiang Mo almost bent down to peek and try to find the tail hidden behind Hu Meier, but fortunately Chu Yan came over in time to support him.

He reached out and shoved a steaming cup of hangover tea into Jiang Mo's hand.

Although alcohol is a beverage, drinking too much can make you increasingly thirsty, especially when you wake up from a hangover, feeling as if your lips have been parched for three years.