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Chapter 232, Tide Demoness: I was just kidding, you can't help it. (Seeking monthly votes)

Inside the Royal Hospital of the King of Han.

Several medical officers, who were discussing the matter, reported everything that had happened at the entrance of the Han King's Palace to Xu Qing.

"Imperial Physician, this is what happened. A group of Baiyue refugees appeared out of nowhere near Xinzheng. The Imperial Guards originally intended to drive them away."

"But for some reason, Ninth Prince Han Fei sent people to take them in, and there are rumors that it was an imperial edict issued by the King."

"These people gathered outside the gates of the Han King's Palace to express their gratitude to the King."

As Xu Qing listened to the questions from several physicians, his brows furrowed. However, before he could ask any further questions, Madam Mingzhu's maid entered the Imperial Hospital.

Upon seeing this, the physicians knew that Madam Mingzhu wanted to summon Xu Qing. They all bowed and then dispersed.

"Imperial Physician, the Madam is suddenly feeling unwell. Please come and take her pulse," the maid said, bowing slightly to Xu Qing.

"Now?" Xu Qing asked in a deep voice.

"Madam requests your presence now," the maid said softly.

Xu Qing nodded slightly to the maid. He knew that the Tide Demoness must have something important to discuss with him. Thinking of the Baiyue refugees gathering outside the Han King's palace, he figured it was most likely about that.

The maid turned and led Xu Qing toward the Pearl Palace. The two passed through several corridors and arrived at the Pearl Palace.

"Madam is in the Hundred Fragrances Palace. Imperial Physician, please make yourself at home," the maid said with a slight bow.

Xu Qing tossed the medicine box to the maid and walked into the Hundred Fragrances Palace on her own, without any intention of avoiding it, as if she had returned to her own home.

Pushing open the doors of the Hundred Fragrances Hall, a faint, delicate fragrance wafted towards Xu Qing. The lighting inside the hall was as dim as ever, a arrangement specially made by Han Wang An to protect the various medicinal flowers within.

However, this thoughtful arrangement has now been used by Xu Qing as ambient lighting for a love hotel.

Xu Qing closed the door behind her and walked into the inner room. After lifting the beaded curtain, she saw the alluring figure on the soft couch.

The fashionable enchantress knelt on the soft couch, her long black hair cascading down, adorned with pearl hairpins that swayed gently. Her figure displayed a captivating and exaggerated curve, arousing the eyes and hearts of all who beheld her.

What's most eye-catching is her daring outfit: her full, firm thighs are wrapped in sheer black lace, covered by a black transparent lace overlay that looks tight and connects to the lace skirt, revealing large expanses of her fair and delicate skin.

Her plump, white breasts were mostly exposed, and a bright pearl shone on her flat stomach. Her waist sagged slightly, making her already full and pert buttocks even more alluring.

Upon seeing Xu Qing approach, the trendy woman, who had been tense, suddenly sat down.

Her full, perky buttocks pressed against her calves, her body trembled slightly, and a surge of waves rose in front of her.

The elegant woman's delicate face was slightly tilted back, with a faint smile on her lips. Her narrow eyes were like rippling autumn water, filled with tenderness and allure, as if she wanted to melt Xu Qing into her gaze.

Looking at the alluring female demon, Xu Qing couldn't help but sigh inwardly. She truly lived up to her reputation as a man-eating demon, displaying her physical strengths to the fullest.

"Shu'er, why are you in such a hurry to find me?" Xu Qing asked as they walked.

You must have heard about what happened outside the Han King's palace, right?

The succubus changed her position, half-lying on the small couch, stretching her long, beautiful legs toward Xu Qing, her toes, painted with black nail polish, slightly curling as if to signal Xu Qing to come over.

"I just heard from the physicians of the Imperial Hospital that Han Fei has caused quite a mess. He actually forged the King's edict to take in these Baiyue refugees," Xu Qing said, sitting on the bed.

"Yes, he's the most daring guy in all of Korea. There are quite a few people in the government and the public who know about this group of Baiyue refugees, but no one dares to do anything about it, nor does anyone want to. Everyone knows that old guy's temper; the word 'Baiyue' is a taboo for him."

The trendy woman placed her calf on Xu Qing's leg and said softly.

Xu Qing reached out and touched the small feet of the trendy woman. The small feet and beautiful legs covered in black had a more caressing feel than usual, which made Xu Qing reluctant to let go.

"That's why I said he's caused quite a bit of trouble, but I'm more curious about why Han Yu, who usually stays at home, got involved in this," Xu Qing asked curiously.

Feeling Xu Qing's mischievous hand, the trendy girl raised her slender neck slightly, her narrow eyes wandered around, and the tingling sensation from her little feet made her breathing a little rough, her cute toes curling up slightly.

"Stop fooling around~ We're talking about serious matters~" The trendy enchantress's voice was charming with a hint of coquetry, as if she were begging for mercy.

Xu Qing glanced at the half-leaning Chao Nu Yao, a sly smile flashing in his eyes, while his hands continued to move.

"I didn't shut your little mouth," Xu Qing said softly.

Chao Nu Yao tried to pull her small foot away from Xu Qing's hand, but how could Xu Qing let go of this perfect jade artifact? Seeing that she couldn't resist this little man, Chao Nu Yao could only give Xu Qing a charmingly glaring look and let him do as he pleased.

However, if Xu Qing doesn't shut her up, then she'll have to shut Xu Qing up in a little while.

"You stinky man~ You're so smart, don't you understand why Han Yu would be at the entrance of the Han King's palace at this time? Do you need me to give you a hint? But everything requires an equal exchange, you know~"

The sassy woman straightened up slightly, gave Xu Qing a flirtatious wink, and her slender fingers twitched slightly.

Xu Qing swallowed hard as he looked at the succubus woman who resembled a man-eating shark. Although he didn't mind achieving a score of 6-9, he had been eating too much Sichuan peppercorn-based food at Zilanxuan recently, and his tongue was already numb. Naturally, he didn't want to suffer any more.

Moreover, Chao Nu Yao's period has just ended, so if it really comes down to an equal exchange, he should be rendered useless.

"His appearance at the Han royal palace at this time is probably because he wants to return to the court. His ambition will not disappear because of his last failure."

As Xu Qing spoke, her pupils dilated as if she had suddenly realized something, and she said in a surprised tone.
"These Baiyue refugees were brought to South Korea by Han Yu."

"As expected of my little man, he's really smart," the trendy woman said with a smile.

Seeing that Xu Qing had guessed the cause and effect, the trendy girl knew that the equivalent exchange had failed, so she put her other little foot on Xu Qing's clothes, her slightly curled toes wiggling gently.

"No wonder, no wonder these Baiyue refugees came to Xinzheng at this time. Like father, like son. Han Yu truly deserves to be the King's most valued son," Xu Qing said with sudden realization. These Baiyue refugees were captured by Han and Chu during their attack on Baiyue. Because Han and Chu had an agreement that all land would belong to Chu, the capture and population depended on the abilities of the two countries' armies.

However, in the end, the State of Chu tricked the State of Han, using the pretext of supplying provisions to forcibly seize the people captured by the Han army.

South Korea dared not say anything in response and could only obediently hand over the captured people to the State of Chu, and send out most of its wealth in exchange for the army to return to South Korea.

In the original story, these Baiyue refugees rose up in rebellion because they could no longer bear the oppression of the Chu state, and eventually launched a riot, but unfortunately, it was suppressed by the Chu state in the end.

Because of this riot, the State of Chu was worried that the remaining Baiyue slaves would continue to cause trouble, so they all drove them out.

If things were to proceed as depicted in the original story, the uprising of these Baiyue refugees wouldn't have occurred at this time. The fact that it happened precisely at this particular time suggests that someone is orchestrating it behind the scenes.

Given that Han Yu, who was originally in seclusion, coincidentally became involved in this matter, it goes without saying who the culprit is.

"Han Yu's methods this time are undeniably brilliant. People often say that Crown Prince Han is most like his father, and judging from these methods alone, he is the one who is most like his father." Chao Nu Yao said with a charming smile on her lips.

"His target was Han Fei; he wanted to use these Baiyue people to frame Han Fei."

Xu Qing's expression gradually became serious, and he even stopped his movements, giving the Tide Demoness a slight chance to catch her breath.

In order to gain military merit and become the crown prince and king of Han, King An of Han, together with Ji Wuye and Bai Yifei, stirred up the Baiyue internal strife and joined forces with the State of Chu to quell the Baiyue rebellion.

Han Yu was manipulated into losing power and was even gradually being replaced by Han Fei. If the other party wanted to regain his power, the first thing to do was to make Han Fei lose power, and the best way to do that was to make Han Fei disliked by King Han An.

What was most likely to arouse King An of Han's disgust? Naturally, it was the name "Baiyue". So Han Yu followed the example of King An of Han and Ji Wuye, and sent people to incite a rebellion among the Baiyue slaves in Chu, thereby bringing a group of Baiyue slaves into Han.

Few people in the court knew why King Han An disliked the Baiyue people, and Han Fei was one of them.

Whether it was Han Fei's duty as Minister of Justice or the fact that his conscience had not been extinguished by power, he would find a way to protect these Baiyue refugees, which would inevitably displease King Han An.

Whether to give Han Fei a warning or because he dislikes Han Fei, King An of Han would want to support Han Yu again.

If Han Yu is the mastermind behind everything, then it would explain why this group of Baiyue refugees was able to reach the vicinity of Xinzheng so easily.

"You're getting closer and closer to Han Fei in front of outsiders. He seems to be framing Han Fei, but he's actually after you. Don't forget that you're the one who caused his downfall."

The trendy girl's pink lips parted slightly as she breathed heavily, feeling the warm hand on her calf. A blush gradually crept up her fair neck, shimmering in the dim light.

Xu Qing snapped out of her thoughts, a slight smile playing on her lips.

“If it were before, I might have been wary of Han Yu’s move, but now…” Xu Qing said with a light laugh.

He didn't kill Han Yu because of Han Yu's status as a royal prince. If he killed Han Yu, even if he fled to another country, he would be ostracized because of his criminal record.

But now that his beloved Great Sage of Balance has appeared, he will naturally take Han Yu's life.

"You're definitely not thinking anything good. Do you have a way to deal with Han Yu?" the Tide Demoness asked, looking at the confident Xu Qing.

"I think Han Yu is nothing but a skeleton in a tomb," Xu Qing said calmly.

As he spoke, his hands began to knead the succulent woman's plump, firm thighs, gradually moving closer to the lace edge of her stockings.

The succubus's gaze gradually wandered, and she exhaled wisps of fragrant orchid from her small mouth. Her previously relaxed abdomen suddenly tightened, and then relaxed again.

Normally, the trendy fairy would definitely ask Xu Qing what his method was out of curiosity, but right now she had no interest in doing so.

"It's good that you're confident. You're the one who usually takes my pulse and examines my body. As the saying goes, a doctor can't heal himself. Today it's my turn to take your pulse."

Before Xu Qing could react, the Tide Demoness straightened up and pressed Xu Qing down onto the soft couch. She gathered her hair up with both hands and looked down at Xu Qing.

With her slender hands, she gently tore a hole in the thin lace, and the trendy woman looked down at the little man with seductive eyes, her smile deepening.

Xu Qing looked up at the Tide Demoness, whose delicate face was full of a smug smile, and whose narrow eyes were full of charming laughter.

Just as Xu Qing was in a state of imminent danger in the Hundred Fragrances Palace, tensions were also high outside the Han King's Palace.

Hundreds of imperial guards, armed with sharp weapons, looked at the Baiyue refugees surrounded in the middle as if they were the greatest enemy. They were ready to kill them all at the command of King Han An.

Hundreds, nearly a thousand, of Baiyue refugees gathered outside the Han King's Palace. Upon seeing King Han An, they knelt down in a dense mass, a dark, overwhelming crowd, bowing continuously, with occasional noises also audible.

"Your Majesty is benevolent."

"Thank you for taking me in, Your Majesty."

"Long live the King!"

Seeing this scene, Ji Wuye glanced at Han Fei with a cold look in his eyes, a sneer running through his mind.

Although he didn't know how these Baiyue refugees came to Xinzheng, whoever brought them here, Han Fei had taken on this troublesome matter, so he was willing to risk his life.

Han Fei's actions were like jumping around in King An of Han's minefield, which King An naturally welcomed.

Han Yu looked at Han Wang'an, whose expression was gloomy, and Han Fei, who was bowing and not daring to raise his head. His eyes also gleamed. Today's scene was exactly what he had planned.

Just as Xu Qing had suspected, these Baiyue refugees were indeed his doing. After being deposed by Xu Qing and Ji Wuye, which led to Han Fei gradually taking his place, he had been thinking about how to return to the court.

After much deliberation, he decided to follow his father's example and use the Baiyue people as a stepping stone to the throne. After all, his father had once said that the crown prince was often ill and that he should encourage him, and that he was the one most like him.

(End of this chapter)