People in the Qin Dynasty sought good fortune and avoided misfortune.

Chapter 201, It's Time to Close the Net

As she spoke, Chao Nu Yao buried her head in Xu Qing's neck, rubbing her face against it and acting coquettishly towards him.

Although acting cute wasn't her forte, Xu Qing liked it, so she secretly learned a few tricks from her.

"What should we do? Do you remember the clothes I gave you before? Wear them tonight, and I'll refuse Ji Wuye's advances, okay?" Xu Qing said.

“Okay~” the trendy fairy replied softly.

Unlike Zi Nu, who would occasionally show a shy expression, Chao Nu Yao had long forgotten what shyness was. They'd gone far beyond simply changing clothes; they'd tried things even more outrageous and daring.

Just as Xu Qing told him, if you're going to seek thrills, then you have to see it through to the end.

"You have to see patients tomorrow. Will it be a problem if you stay overnight?" Chao Nu Yao asked with concern.

Although she was happy for Xu Qing to stay overnight, she didn't want to delay his business, especially something as beneficial as treating patients for the people.

She and Bai Yifei will inevitably fall out with Ji Wuye sooner or later. After eliminating Ji Wuye, Xu Qing will become the new powerful minister of Han, and the higher his prestige, the better.

At that time, Xu Qing will be able to learn from Lü Buwei and no longer need to hide things from her; he can directly spend the night in the palace without any problem.

"It's okay, there won't be too many people tomorrow," Xu Qing said.

"That's fine."

After cuddling with Chao Nu Yao for a while, Xu Qing went to Hu Meiren's palace.

Lady Hu, dressed in a pink palace gown, stood by the window arranging flowers to pass the time.

Upon seeing Xu Qing arrive, a look of joy appeared on her face, but the smile quickly vanished, and her beautiful eyes filled with tears as she looked at Xu Qing, her face full of sorrow.

"Does the Imperial Physician still remember me? I'm old and faded, and I can no longer arouse his interest," Consort Hu said mournfully.

Seeing the unsatisfied little fox spirit, Xu Qing did not hesitate at all and stepped forward to hug her directly.

Hu Meiren gasped and leaned on Xu Qing's shoulder, her exaggerated breasts being squeezed into new curves, her beautiful legs, covered in flesh-colored stockings, kneeling on the seat, her white soles slightly clenched.

"There's no such thing as aging or fading beauty. A beautiful woman is clearly in the prime of her life, at the age of sixteen, a time of stunning beauty," Xu Qing said with a faint smile.

"Then why haven't you come to my palace to spend the night these past few days?" Consort Hu turned her head slightly and said with dissatisfaction.

Oh no, this little vixen is quite jealous, Xu Qing thought to himself.

He hadn't stayed overnight at the Han King's palace these past few days, not because he was infatuated with Zi Nu, but because he had been practicing his sword every night.

With the upcoming meeting between the Heavenly Sect and the Human Sect at the Guanmiao Terrace, he felt immense pressure. If he were to be hung up by Xiaoyaozi in front of everyone, would he ever be able to hold his head high in the Heavenly Sect again?
However, soothing women was Xu Qing's forte, so he said softly
"Have I been busy these past few days? I have already found someone to replace me and send him to the border. As long as the border troops mutini, Liu Yi will surely die."

Seeing that Xu Qing had been working tirelessly on this matter for the past few days, Hu Meiren immediately felt guilty for her earlier outburst and reached out to hug Xu Qing, saying...

"I'm sorry, Xu Lang, I didn't know you were busy with this matter. I thought..."

Hu Meiren's voice was tinged with sobs, and it was clear that she was genuinely afraid that Xu Qing would abandon her.

"How could I bear to part with such a beautiful and delicate woman? I'll come and keep you company as soon as I'm done with my work." Xu Qing comforted her by rubbing her head.

"it is good."

Hu Meiren snuggled closer to Xu Qing and continued speaking.
"Is the person you found reliable? Don't let them drag you into this."

"Don't worry, there's no one more suitable or reliable than him in Xinzheng right now," Xu Qing said.

"So, what are you going to do about your sister?" Hu Meiren asked.

Upon hearing this, Xu Qing's face showed a hint of worry. He ordered the Mo family to mobilize manpower to search for Li Kai's whereabouts, but after searching for half a year, they still couldn't find him in the Chu Kingdom and the Baiyue region.

If Li Kai is still missing after dealing with Liu Yi, Xu Qing will have to resort to the backup plan.

“If the person I’m looking for hasn’t been found by then, I’ll have to let Nongyu keep Madam Hu calm,” Xu Qing said. Madam Hu nodded slightly. As her sister’s daughter, Nongyu’s words would surely help Madam Hu accept this cruel reality.

After spending a brief moment of tenderness with Hu Meiren, Xu Qing headed out of the Han King's Palace.

After leaving the Han King's Palace, Xu Qing went to the Mo family's stronghold.

When Han Laoda and the other Mo family disciples saw Xu Qing arrive, they all put down what they were doing and surrounded him.

After everyone greeted each other, Xu Qing followed Boss Han into the room and closed the door. Boss Han immediately beamed with joy.

"Imperial Physician's Order, everything is in my hands, a total of 23,600 gold ingots. The brothers from Rotten Wind Stronghold took a third, and the rest are all with me. I've never seen so much money in my life," Boss Han said with a laugh.

Although the people who robbed Han Yu's military pay were from Lanfeng Village, it was Han Yu's leader who ordered Lanfeng Village to rob the military pay.

“Keep this money safe, and bring it out again when things have calmed down. I didn’t come here for the money, but to ask the Mo family brothers for a favor,” Xu Qing said.

He didn't intend to take the money; instead, he wanted to leave it all to the Mo family. Although he had done the Mo family a favor, this favor wasn't a license for him to boss them around at will, otherwise it would eventually run out.

That's why he planned to leave the money with the Mo family. Only through mutual exchange could the relationship between the two sides be guaranteed to last, since the Mo family disciples also needed to eat and support their families.

"What favor? The entire Mo family will not hesitate to do it," said Elder Han.

"I need you to go to the border and help me bring back Liu Yi, the Right Sima," Xu Qing said, revealing his plan.

Upon hearing Xu Qing's words, Boss Han looked surprised and asked in confusion.

"Isn't Liu Yi your friend? Why are you suddenly going to attack him?"

“He is not my friend, he was just pretending. He owes a blood debt and must pay it back with blood,” Xu Qing said in a deep voice.

Seeing this, Boss Han didn't ask any more questions. After thinking for a moment, he said...
"Okay, I'll arrange thirty brothers right away, but are the people you've arranged reliable? If not, let me take some men instead."

"Don't worry, he's absolutely reliable," Xu Qing said.

“Alright, have someone take your token to Beiwangpo, thirty miles outside the city. I’ll have the brothers wait there,” said Boss Han.

"it is good."

After discussing the specifics with Boss Han, Xu Qing left the Mo family stronghold and headed to Zilan Pavilion.

Upon arriving at Zilan Pavilion, Xu Qing went directly to Wei Zhuang.

When Wei Zhuang saw Xu Qing come to him, he naturally understood what the other party wanted to do, and asked directly.

"When to set off?"

"At 1:15 PM, take this token and head to Beiwangpo, thirty miles outside the city. I have people there. The silk scroll contains the detailed plan." Xu Qing didn't waste any time and directly tossed the token representing the leader of the Mo family and the silk scroll containing the plan to Wei Zhuang.

Wei Zhuang took the token and immediately recognized its origin, looking at Xu Qing with a hint of surprise.

"Are you a member of the Mohist school?" Wei Zhuang's tone was no longer cold, but rather carried a hint of interest and a smile.

"No, I have some connections with the Mo family, they just helped me out," Xu Qing said.

Wei Zhuang recalled the news that had circulated from Xinzheng after the gathering of the Hundred Schools of Thought, saying that Xu Qing had cured the Six-Fingered Black Knight, the leader of the Mohist School. He naturally had no doubt about this news, but he was surprised that the Mohist School's reward to Xu Qing was the title of Mohist School leader.

"I will bring the person back to you in four days."

After Wei Zhuang finished speaking, he put the token and the silk scroll into his clothes, pulled up his hood, and left with Shark Tooth in his hand.

Watching Wei Zhuang's departing figure, a strange light flashed in Xu Qing's eyes.

"After setting up this for so long, it's time to wrap up the net, or the fish will get away," Xu Qing thought to himself.

(End of this chapter)