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

Chapter 264, Role Playing (more to come)

In the royal palace of the King of Han, in the sleeping quarters

The fashionable enchantress knelt on the soft couch, her narrow eyes slightly red, as if tears were welling up in them, her charming and noble face showing a hint of sadness and bitterness.

The thin white linen dress clung tightly to her curvaceous body, and her ample breasts stretched open the neckline, revealing a patch of white, smooth skin beneath her bare skin.

Beneath the thin veil, her fair and smooth belly was faintly visible.

In the dim candlelight, her skin, as white as fresh snow, glowed.

Her full, perky buttocks pressed against the hem of her white dress, outlining an exaggerated curve. Her taut thighs, encased in black stockings, were slightly parted, and her delicate little feet were pressed behind her.

Compared to her usual alluring yet dignified demeanor, she now exudes a sense of sorrow and regret.

"Imperial Physician's Order!"

The fairy maiden looked up at Xu Qing, her soft voice carrying a hint of sorrow and hoarseness, much like a widow who had just finished weeping.

Xu Qing felt a surge of emotion, and his gaze toward the Tide Demoness became fiery.

Chao Nv Yao is really good at it; her portrayal of a widow is even more lifelike than Jing Ni's original performance.

"Madam, I don't think you want anything to happen to the King, do you?"

Xu Qing grinned mischievously, stepped forward and grabbed the Chao Nu Yao's small hand, looking at the stunningly beautiful widow with an aggressive gaze.

Since we're going to do role-playing, we should go all the way.

"Imperial Physician Order—No!"

A look of panic flashed across Chao Nv Yao's pretty face as she struggled with her hands, her delicate body swaying with each movement.

Seeing this desperate struggle, Xu Qing couldn't contain himself any longer. He stepped forward, ready to properly fulfill his duties as the Imperial Physician.

As someone who takes the pulse of Lady Mingzhu, and who is paid by the emperor, it is only natural that I should share his burdens.

Seeing Xu Qing step forward, the Tide Demoness trembled slightly, looking at him with some fear, and shrank back.

Her small feet, encased in black stockings, rested slightly on the soft couch, her rosy toes hooking onto the fine silk bedding, her taut thighs slightly contracting.

Seeing this, Xu Qing grabbed Chao Nuyao's small hand and pulled her into his arms. Because he used too much force, Xu Qing tore off the already thin white sleeves of her dress.

"Tear~"

Looking at the sleeve in Xu Qing's hand, Chao Nu Yao crossed her arms, which were as white as lotus roots, in front of her chest, her small face full of panic and stubbornness.

It wasn't that Xu Qing ordered poor quality fabric; rather, she specifically requested fabric that was easy to tear.

"Madam, your humble servant has arrived!"

Seeing the Tide Demoness's appearance, Xu Qing could no longer restrain himself. He lowered the curtain with both hands and pounced on the Tide Demoness.

Outside the hall, Xin'er, who was still calm and collected, was suddenly awakened by the sounds inside. She looked around guiltily and breathed a sigh of relief when she found no one approaching.

"The Imperial Physician and his wife are far too audacious! Is Your Majesty..."

Xin'er bit her lip lightly, a hint of panic flashing in her eyes.

She had been keeping watch for Xu Qing and her wife for so long that she was used to it, but this time was different from before.

Previously, the two had been in the Pearl Palace, but this time it was in the King's bedchamber, on the King's bed, and the King was...
This is way too exciting!

Thinking of this, Xin'er's heart started pounding, her face flushed even more, and her eyes were filled with shyness.

"Pah~ What are you thinking? Keep watch for Madam and make sure no one else sees you." Xin'er took two deep breaths to calm herself down before continuing her mission.

Just as Xu Qing and the Tide Demoness were seeking thrills, Han Fei, Wei Zhuang, and Zhang Liang, who had repeatedly failed to enter the palace, also returned to the Purple Orchid Pavilion.

Zi Nu knelt in the pavilion, her purple eyes slightly vacant, her expression complex, as if she had something on her mind that she couldn't decide.

Light footsteps sounded, and Zi Nu looked up to see Han Fei, Wei Zhuang, and Zhang Liang walking towards her with solemn expressions.

"How's it going?"

Zi Nu stood up and looked at the three of them, asking a question.

"It's terrible. The Han Palace has been taken over by Ji Wuye, and I can't see my father at all. The Crown Prince and Honglian have been captured, and my fourth brother is even more restless." Han Fei's expression was grave. He glanced at the situation in the room and asked again.
"Brother Xu? Hasn't he returned yet?"

"Your father issued a decree ordering him to go to the palace to attend to the ailing king. He should have already entered the Han palace by now. He has agreed to help you protect the king and investigate the identity of the Tide Demoness."

Zi Nu looked at the three of them and said.

Wei Zhuang glanced at Zi Nu, whose complexion was somewhat unpleasant, and a strange light flashed in his eyes.

"The situation inside the palace now depends on the Imperial Physician. Fortunately, the Imperial Physician can still enter and leave the palace, otherwise the situation would be even worse," Zhang Liang said with a sigh.

Ji Wuye isolated the Korean court from the outside world, and even his grandfather was unable to see the King of Han.

If Ji Wuye were to take the opportunity to issue orders against them in the name of the king, they would be in grave danger whether they obeyed or not.

"Brother Xu, did you say when you'd be back?" Han Fei asked.

Zi Nu thought about what Xu Qing had told her before he left, and nodded slightly.
He'll probably be back during the day. Is there something you need from him?

"Honglian and the Crown Prince have been kidnapped by Tianze, and the imperial guards and garrison troops of Xinzheng are all in Ji Wuye's hands. I would like to ask Brother Xu to mobilize his friends in the martial arts world to help search for Honglian and the Crown Prince's whereabouts," Han Fei said with a long sigh.

The events that happened tonight were completely beyond Han Fei's expectations, especially the capture of Honglian, which made him extremely anxious.

Han Fei originally wanted to mobilize the imperial guards of Xinzheng to search for Tianze's whereabouts, but without Ji Wuye's order, the guards would not obey his commands at all. Therefore, he could only seek Xu Qing's help.

As soon as Han Fei finished speaking, Nongyu, dressed in black, scaled the wall and landed in the courtyard.

Looking at the assembled group, Nongyu lowered her head somewhat guiltily when she saw Zi Nu.

"Where did Nongyu go? Why is she dressed like that?" Han Fei asked Nongyu curiously.
"She wanted to go to the Han King's Palace to help investigate the identity of the Tide Demoness, but she was refused. That's why she thought of showing off her strength."

"But it seems like it failed."

Zi Nu chuckled softly, glancing at Nong Yu's somewhat strange expression, and sighed inwardly.

She knew that Nongyu's mission to assassinate Xu Qing had probably encountered some setbacks, but thinking about the news brought by the purple-eyed bird, she felt somewhat relieved.

If something happens to her in the future, with Nongyu by her side, Xu Qing won't have to live with regret for the rest of his life.

“Then you can wait for him here, I’ll go check on Nongyu.”

Zi Nu chuckled softly and turned to walk towards Nong Yu.

"it is good."

Han Fei nodded, then sat down in the pavilion with Wei Zhuang and Zhang Liang, waiting for Xu Qing to return.

Nongyu followed Zinu toward her room to change out of her night clothes.

(End of this chapter)