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Chapter 385, The Tide Demoness: He's not a good person~ (Seeking monthly votes)

Xinzheng, Palace of King Han.

"This guy really does accomplish something no matter where he goes. A model of a loyal subject, he'll be remembered in history and remembered for eternity!"

As Chao Nu Yao looked at the letter in her hand, her charming, narrow eyes were filled with tenderness, her rosy lips moved slightly, and a sweet smile graced her alluring face, even the beauty mark at the corner of her eye seemed to radiate joy.

"He was indeed remarkable this time, but the corresponding price was also very high. Marquis Changxin, Lao Ai, will not let him go."

Bai Yifei stood by the window, looking at the twilight sky, and said coldly.

"He should be at Mount Taiyi now. Does Lao Ai really dare to go to Mount Taiyi to kill someone?" Chao Nu Yao said dismissively.

Others might not know Xu Qing's identity, but she knew it very well: Xu Qing was to represent the Heavenly Sect at the Celestial Alliance at the Guanmiao Platform. Let alone at Mount Taiyi, even if Xu Qing returned to Xianyang, if Lao Ai dared to lay a hand on him, the Heavenly Sect would probably be forced to retreat that very day.

Bai Yifei glanced at Chao Nuyao and saw her clutching the intelligence to her chest, her face full of sweetness and longing. A sense of helplessness rose in his heart.

He didn't know whether to say that Xu Qing was too charming or that the Chao Nv Yao's personality had changed too much. The current Chao Nv Yao was like a little girl who was caught up in the sweetness of love. Where was the ruthlessness of the Four Fiends of the Night?

"Are you very confident in him? It's true that he is a disciple of the Heavenly Sect, but he's not the only disciple of the Heavenly Sect. Would the Heavenly Sect really break its reclusive attitude for him?" Bai Yifei shook his head slightly and said.

"Then let's wait and see, cousin."

The Tide Demoness opened her narrowed eyes, a meaningful smile playing on her lips, and looked at the letter in her hand, speaking softly.

"Then let's wait and see. Pay more attention to Zhang Meiren lately, as Ji Wuye's suspicions about us are growing."

Bai Yifei took out a letter from his pocket, placed it on the table, and said...

How could Bai Yifei not see Ji Wuye's apprehension towards him? Tianze inexplicably broke free from the control of the Huaku Gu, and even he began to suspect that there was a traitor among his comrades, let alone Ji Wuye?
He doesn't yet have enough strength to turn against Ji Wuye. He must dispel the other's suspicions, otherwise Nanyang will find it even harder to survive under the siege of Qin, Chu, and Wei.

“Consort Zhang doesn’t need my concern. Ever since the King learned that she was pregnant, he has stayed by her side day and night, for fear that something might happen to the child in Consort Zhang’s womb. He even forbids other concubines from going to Consort Zhang’s palace without reason.”

Although the fairy's voice was soft, her eyes revealed disdain as she reached out and picked up the letter from the table.

She didn't know whose child Zhang Meiren had, but it definitely couldn't be Han Wang An's. In fact, it wasn't even certain whether she was pregnant at all, since the child in Zhang Meiren's belly was just a pawn that Ji Wuye used to balance Zhang Kaidi and Han Fei.

Upon seeing the name engraved on the bamboo slip, a hint of surprise flashed across Chao Nu Yao's charming and delicate face. She looked at Bai Yi Fei and asked in confusion.
"A letter to Xu Qing? Cousin, didn't you think he was a good candidate?"

“It’s not that I don’t think highly of him, it’s just that he has too many enemies, making his chances of winning seem slim. And this letter is a promise he owes me.” Bai Yifei said coldly, one hand behind his back.

"He owes you? When did you two make any deal? How come I don't know anything about it?"

Chao Nu Yao looked at Bai Yifei with great interest and asked curiously.

Bai Yifei remained silent. Xu Qing owed him a favor because of Wushuang Gui, and Wushuang Gui was someone Yan Lingji wanted to rescue. If he revealed the truth, Chao Nu Yao would definitely question Xu Qing about why he was involved with Yan Lingji.

He couldn't very well say that he gave the person to Xu Qing, could he? If he did, his cousin would probably explode.

Seeing that Bai Yifei didn't want to talk, the Tide Demoness knew that continuing to ask would only be pointless, so she yawned, weighed the bamboo slip in her hand, and said...
"I won't ask, but why did you write to him? Did you ask him to do something?"

"News has come from Nanyang that the drought will likely affect grain production. Moreover, Ji Wuye's men are deliberately covering up the drought, probably trying to use it to warn me. If I'm not mistaken, Ji Wuye will have Emerald Tiger do this."

"To prevent them from going too far and causing an uncontrollable situation, we must prepare a backup plan."

Bai Yifei said in a deep voice.

Ji Wuye wouldn't personally reprimand him, otherwise it would mean that the conflict between the two would be exposed, and the only person Ji Wuye could currently rely on was Emerald Tiger.

Jade Tiger is a merchant who prioritizes profit above all else and has no understanding of court etiquette, so Bai Yifei is very worried that Jade Tiger might go too far.

"I see. I will send someone to deliver the letter to him."

Chao Nuyao nodded, a playful smile appearing on her face as she looked at Bai Yifei. Her cousin still didn't understand that scoundrel Xu Qing.

Xu Qing is the kind of guy who won't do anything without a reason. Asking him for help might end up getting Bai Yifei into trouble.

However, she didn't remind Bai Yifei of her thoughts. This brother was a cousin, but Xu Qing was her beloved husband. She could tell which was more important.

"Whether Nanyang can survive this drought depends on you. You were supported by the people of Nanyang, so I hope you can distinguish between what's important and what's not," Bai Yifei reminded him.

“I understand,” the Tide Fairy nodded and said.

Having said all he needed to say, Bai Yifei said nothing more and turned to leave the Hundred Fragrance Palace.

By the time the palace doors closed again, dusk had fallen, making the already dimly lit Hundred Fragrance Palace even darker. The Tide Demoness sat on the soft couch, her alluring eyes shining brightly.

"Xu Lang~ You must come back soon, I miss you so much~"

The succubus stuck out her pink tongue, licked her alluring lips, and murmured softly with a somewhat disappointed expression.

In a manor on the outskirts of Xinzheng, Zi Nu, Nong Yu, Han Fei, and others sat in the pavilion discussing Xu Qing's affairs in Qin.

"Brother Xu stood up in the palace to uphold the dignity of the King of Qin. While all the civil and military officials remained silent in fear of Lao Ai's tyranny, only Brother Xu stood up in public and spoke sharply, each word piercing the heart, exposing Lao Ai's treacherous intentions."

"Furthermore, he was fearless in the face of death, drawing his sword in public to confront Lao Ai and forcing him to apologize to the King of Qin. Brother Xu's actions are truly admirable and he is a role model for us all."

Zhang Liang put down the intelligence report in his hand, his eyes sparkling with excitement and longing, and said with deep emotion.

Xu Qing's unwavering loyalty and dedication to upholding the monarch's dignity filled Zhang Liang, a Confucian disciple, with admiration and respect. Zhang Liang wished he could emulate Xu Qing, rebuking Ji Wuye in court and upholding the dignity of King Han An.

Han Fei was also filled with emotion and disappointment. He had regretted letting Xu Qing leave Korea countless times, but unfortunately, there are no "what ifs" in this world.

Although Wei Zhuang didn't say anything, the glint in his eyes betrayed his turbulent emotions.

"This guy always causes trouble wherever he goes." Zi Nu covered her mouth and chuckled. Although her words were a complaint, her face was full of pride and arrogance.

“Miss Zi Nu, if this is considered causing trouble, then what we’ve done isn’t even causing trouble, it’s just childish nonsense,” Han Fei said with a sigh, his face full of disappointment.

"Do you regret letting him into Qin?" Wei Zhuang asked coldly, looking at Han Fei's appearance.

"I regret it more than just now. I wish I could cut off Brother Xu's legs and make him stay in Korea for the rest of his life," Han Fei said, utterly dejected.

"If you really cut it off, I think even Ninth Prince's own leg will be in danger," Nongyu said with a light laugh, covering her mouth.

Han Fei looked slightly embarrassed, scratched his head, and then regained his composure, clearing his throat twice before speaking.
"Ahem, let's not talk about that for now. The Heavenly Sect has sent an invitation, inviting Korea to Mount Taiyi to witness the covenant between Heaven and Man. This matter has now been entrusted to me, but Brother Wei Zhuang, Zi Fang, and I all need to keep an eye on the Jade Tiger. So, Miss Zi Nu, would you and Miss Nong Yu like to go to Mount Taiyi?"

Zi Nu and Nong Yu exchanged a glance upon hearing this. They naturally agreed, as they missed Xu Qing terribly after he had been gone for so long.

However, neither of them was of high enough status to represent South Korea at Taeeulsan, which made them hesitate.

“Miss Zi Nu and Miss Nong Yu, there’s no need to worry. The envoy representing Korea this time is my grandfather. I’ve already spoken with him, and he can take you two with him,” Zhang Liang said, looking at the two hesitant girls.

Seeing this, Zi Nu and Nong Yu naturally no longer hesitated, and nodded in agreement.

"Then please thank Prime Minister Zhang for me. The manor and the sisters of Zilan Pavilion will be entrusted to you at that time."

“It just so happens that I also miss my father and mother, so I can go and see if they are doing well,” Nongyu nodded and said.

"When Brother Xu left Korea, he not only left us this manor, but also a large number of officials in the court. Just think of it as a trip to Taiyi Mountain to relax. Leave the Nightfall situation to us," Han Fei said with a smile.

Although Xu Qingren left, he left behind a large amount of resources and personnel for Liusha. The money he left behind allowed them to initially establish the framework and expand Liusha.

The officials in key positions in the court gave him the power to stand against Ji Wuye independently. He could never repay this favor and could only keep it in his heart to report back later.

He also listed Xu Qing as one of the founders of Quicksand. Although Xu Qing had previously rejected Quicksand, that did not stop him from doing something to express his gratitude.

"How's the situation with Jade Tiger? Have you found his weakness?" Zi Nu asked, looking at the group.

"The previous assassination attempt on Ji Wuye by Gongyang Ru has made Ji Wuye extremely suspicious, and the Nightfall has calmed down as a result, so they haven't found any weaknesses about the Emerald Tiger yet. But there's no need to rush, because recently the Quicksand has discovered that the Hundred Birds and Nanyang are in close communication."

"I estimate that Nightfall will take action again soon, and it will most likely be an internal conflict. At that time, we can take the opportunity to get involved. Even if we can't eliminate Emerald Tiger, we can still seriously injure Bai Yifei."

Han Fei's face showed confidence as he clenched his fist and spoke.

"The Hundred Birds? How did you know the whereabouts of the Hundred Birds?" Wei Zhuang asked Han Fei with a puzzled look.

Upon hearing this, Han Fei revealed a meaningful smile, stood up, walked to the window, opened it, and looked at the faint night sky outside, saying...
"The night sky, like the darkness of the night, is like an iron curtain enveloping South Korea. It's not that we want to break through the darkness to see the light; there are others who want to break free of their constraints and soar freely."

"It seems you've found someone among the birds who can't stand being alone."

Wei Zhuang's lips curled slightly, and he spoke in an icy voice.

"That's all thanks to Brother Xu," Han Fei said with emotion, a glint of light in his eyes.

Xu Qing had told him that Mo Ya and Bai Feng of Bai Niao were worth winning over, so these days, in addition to expanding the Nightfall, he was also looking for opportunities to contact the two.

Mo Ya was Ji Wuye's confidant, and he couldn't easily sway him. But Bai Feng was different from the assassin he had imagined. Instead, he seemed like a lost young man searching for freedom, which gave him an opportunity.

Upon hearing that it was about Xu Qing again, Wei Zhuang and Zhang Liang fell silent. Although Xu Qing had left Han for Qin, why did they feel that Xu Qing was still omnipresent?

“Now that Ninth Prince has his own people in Hundred Birds, the next step in the operation against Nightfall will naturally go much more smoothly, and Nongyu and I can leave with peace of mind,” Zi Nu said with a smile.

With everything settled in the quicksand, she could finally go find her lover with peace of mind.

A hint of anticipation appeared in Nongyu's eyes as she looked forward to the day she would travel to Mount Taiyi.

Hidden Dragon Hall, in the backyard.

Tian Guang and the others from the Six Farmers' Hall who had arrived at Qianlong Hall earlier were packing their luggage.

In a side courtyard, Tian Mi, dressed in a long purple dress, sat on a soft couch. A smile graced her charming and pretty face, and her beautiful legs, adorned with pink patterns, were crossed over her shoulder. She looked at Wu Kuang outside, who was helping her pack her luggage, with a hint of disdain in her eyes.

Tian Mi stood up from the soft couch, her eyes hiding their disdain, and put on a gentle smile. She picked up the tea from the table and walked outside.

"Brother Wu, why did the leader of the Heroes suddenly order us to leave the Hidden Dragon Hall? Aren't there still some days until the Heavenly Man Agreement?" Tian Mi handed Wu Kuang a cup of tea and asked softly.

Seeing his beloved goddess personally bring him tea, Wu Kuang, who was originally tired from packing his luggage, suddenly felt a surge of strength within him, and he lifted the two boxes and loaded them directly onto the carriage.

"I don't know either, but it's the leader's order, so we'll just do as he says."

Wu Kuang wiped the sweat from his forehead, took the tea from Tian Mi, and said with a happy smile.

Although the tea was just ordinary tea, Wu Kuang found it exceptionally sweet, as if it could wash away all his fatigue.

Seeing that Wu Kuang was unwilling to say more, Tian Mi's bright eyes dimmed slightly, and a look of disappointment appeared on her face. She said softly...
"I see. I was planning to wander around Xinzheng City some more. I saw a piece of clothing that I thought would suit Brother Wu very well, and I was thinking of giving it to you on your birthday."

"It seems I can only give it to you when I come back, which is a real shame."

A look of surprise flashed in Wu Kuang's eyes; he couldn't believe what he was hearing. From the moment he first saw Tian Mi, he had fallen in love with her beauty and had relentlessly pursued her.

Despite his utmost sincerity, which was known to almost everyone in the farmhouse, Tian Mi acted as if she hadn't seen it and treated him only as a friend.

Wu Kuang simply thought that Tian Mi was naive and didn't understand love and romance, so he decided to wait until she understood his feelings.

Now Tian Mi was actually sending him clothes, which was unprecedented. For a moment, Wu Kuang felt that he had finally seen the light at the end of the tunnel, and his heart was filled with excitement.

(End of this chapter)