The Deepest Affection in Qin's Time

If it gets out of control, the consequences will be unimaginable!

Knowing his father as he did, he would definitely choose to endure hardship in opening up the land rather than risk losing control of 100,000 border troops.

Cao Yuan calmly replied, "Whether it's true or false, we'll know soon after the New Year."

Han Fei felt a chill run down his spine and asked, "Where did you find out about this?"

Cao Yuan smiled mysteriously: "Heavenly secrets cannot be revealed."

Han Fei felt both surprised and uneasy.

He had no idea what Cao Yuan was plotting.

Or did Cao Yuan really reveal such shocking news to him only because of his sister?

Of course, what he couldn't understand the most was where Cao Yuan got the information.

Jingni has already defected from Luo Wang, so it's impossible for her to obtain intelligence from Luo Wang anymore.

Strange, strange...

Should we ask my younger sister to try and investigate Cao Yuan?

When Han Fei had this thought, he was startled.

I seriously doubt whether I've already been led astray by Cao Yuan.

“Brother Cao, although my sister is innocent and carefree, she also has a bad temper. She is spoiled by Father and is somewhat… well, willful and capricious. So, to be honest, you two are not suitable. Putting aside whether you can tolerate her willfulness and capriciousness, just the fact that my sister would probably turn against you if she saw your women.”

Han Fei said seriously, "I advise Brother Cao to think this over carefully. You really can't handle my sister. Don't regret it later because of lust."

He simply believed that Cao Yuan was lustful, and that Cao Yuan had given him such valuable information, which led him to speak these heartfelt words.

Of course, he still couldn't bear to see his younger sister sad, upset, and forced to compromise and be subservient.

He knew Cao Yuan and men like him all too well; they would never bow down or restrain themselves because of a woman.

To them, women are merely decorative objects, like trophies.

Cao Yuan said solemnly, "I've remembered what Brother Han said. If it's really not suitable, I won't force it."

He didn't actually want to marry Honglian; he just thought that since he would be going to great lengths to help Han Fei become the King of Han, he needed someone to strengthen the connection between them.

As is well known, there have been only a few ways to strengthen and make relationships closer throughout history, one of which is undoubtedly marriage.

That's why he was so fond of Honglian. No woman was more suitable than Honglian. He couldn't possibly use Han Fei's two stepmothers, Lady Mingzhu and Lady Hu, to fill the gap, could he?

As for being willful and capricious, that would be a gross underestimation of the professional abilities of this postmodern aquaman trainee.

Upon entering the Red Lotus Palace, Han Fei did not send any palace maids to report, and instead went with Cao Yuan into the garden behind the palace.

As October approached, most of the flowers in the garden withered.

A beautiful young woman with delicate features and a youthful charm seemed to sense someone entering. She casually put down the brush in her hand, her figure flashing out of the pavilion. Her pink and white dress flowed gracefully, outlining her exquisite figure.

"Brothers, you're here."

"Little sister..."

Han Fei was about to greet her when he suddenly noticed that the smiling young woman's face had darkened, leaving him standing there awkwardly.

Honglian's bright, watery eyes turned fierce.

She stared at Han Fei, her hands on her slender waist, her budding breasts puffed out, and said angrily, "You little brat, you've been drinking again, haven't you?"

Han Fei nearly vomited blood.

He swore he hadn't been drinking today.

He's not so crazy as to drink alcohol when he sees a younger woman.

At this moment, Han Fei subconsciously looked at Cao Yuan, who was grinning mischievously to the side, as if he had suddenly realized something.

Could it be...?

Holy crap, Brother Cao, you're secretly slandering me!

All I did was tell my little sister the truth about you spending the night at Zilan Pavilion!

Is it really necessary to hold a grudge like that?!

Chapter 90 Phoenix Seeks Its Mate

Han Fei ultimately did not dare to turn against Cao Yuan.

Because he also seemed to smell a bit of alcohol.

It seems to be Zuihuachun, who was drinking with Brother Ma in the stable last night.

Han Fei could only chuckle awkwardly to defuse the tension, and changed the subject, saying, "Little sister, Brother Cao has come to deliver the necklace, please accept it."

Honglian glanced at Han Fei and snorted, "He never learns his lesson, always spouting sweet words and never telling the truth."

Han Fei was both amused and exasperated.

The pit that Brother Cao dug for him was truly bottomless, to the point that even his younger sister no longer believed him.

Who knows what will happen in the future...

Han Fei felt a wave of frustration; it was all the necklace's fault.

Why did I pawn the necklace so easily back then?

Cao Yuan took out a sandalwood box from his pocket and opened it.

An exquisite necklace inlaid with sapphires lay quietly on red silk.

"Your Highness, is this the necklace?"

Honglian picked up the necklace, raised her fair and slender arm, and examined it carefully in the sunlight.

"That's right."

After putting Honglian away, she kicked Han Fei.

"You even dared to pawn your mother's belongings? You want to die!"

Han Fei begged for mercy repeatedly, his face a mixture of amusement and exasperation.

He didn't know that this was a gift his mother had given to his younger sister years ago; otherwise, he would never have dared to pawn it.

"Brother Cao, the goods have been delivered. Let's go."

Han Fei rubbed his thigh, looking at Cao Yuan warily.

Cao Yuan asked with a half-smile, "Brother Han, what are you rushing to do?"

Han Fei curled his lip and gave Cao Yuan a disdainful look.

Why else would they be in such a hurry to leave?

It's all because of you, you big jerk.

"Yes, yes, why are you in such a hurry to leave? I still want Cao Yuan to write me a poem."

The girl's voice was clear and melodious, like a cheerful lark, and very pleasant to hear.

But Han Fei found it very unpleasant to hear, and looked very depressed.

"He can't write poetry, little sister, you should continue practicing painting."

As Han Fei spoke, he tried to pull Cao Yuan outside.

Honglian immediately became unhappy and grabbed Cao Yuan's arm, refusing to let him leave.

"Brother, don't you know that the legendary 'Snow Maiden Song' of the Seven Kingdoms was written by him?"

Han Fei thought to himself, "I not only know what he did, but I also know that he had ulterior motives."

"How could he possibly write poetry? Little sister, you should continue practicing your painting. I'm leaving now."

"Stop!" Honglian shouted angrily, "Brother! What do you mean? Do you think your sister is stupid?!"

Han Fei stood there awkwardly, glancing longingly at Cao Yuan.

However, Cao Yuan remained unmoved by his brother-in-law's pleading gaze.

What a joke! If he were to speak, wouldn't he be contradicting himself?

"Brother Han, is there something you're having trouble telling us? Why are you leaving in such a hurry? Is there something else besides the necklace?"

Cao Yuan, without any psychological pressure, annoyed Han Fei, making Han Fei almost unable to breathe.

Honglian seemed to have had a sudden realization.

"Brother, where are the gold coins I lent you?!"

Han Fei slapped his forehead, his face full of regret.

"that……"

"What? Give me my money back!"

Han Fei said with great distress, "Little sister, yesterday I bought some things to visit the Prime Minister..."

"Where's the money?"

"...The money has turned into something."

Han Fei wore a sheepish grin.

Given his and Zhang Kaidi's status, it was impossible for him to arrive empty-handed, so he bought a bottle of Drunken Flower Spring for ten gold coins and an antique worth fifty gold coins.

Because Zhang Kai didn't see him, the items weren't delivered, but the money was truly gone...

Honglian was so angry that her chest heaved violently, like a surging wave, a truly magnificent sight.

"That's half a year's worth of my monthly allowance!"

Cao Yuan stood aside, seemingly oblivious to the situation, maintaining a detached and indifferent attitude.

Han Fei glanced at Cao Yuan, who only knew how to trick him, and couldn't help but sigh, "Why am I so unlucky..."

Honglian snorted, "Who told you to never tell the truth? Did you only learn to lie at Little Sage Manor?"

Han Fei opened his mouth, wanting to argue, but found that he, who was usually quick-witted, was now at a loss for words.