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

Chapter 545, The Reward from the Honey Pot

"Hoo~ Xu Lang, you must have seen that Tian Guang would make various excuses to refuse in the future, so you thought of letting Xiong Qi take over the matter of the Farmers' School entering Qin.

"In this way, you won't lose anything whether it succeeds or not. On the contrary, you can take good care of Xiong Qi. And the fact that Xiong Qi arranged for someone to contact me so urgently probably means that he suspects your true purpose and is worried that you will doubt his true identity."

Tian Mi bit her lip lightly and said in a slightly trembling voice.

"Continue," Xu Qing said, pausing his movements and looking at Tian Mi with interest.

After calming down a bit, Tian Mi let out a soft sigh and gave Xu Qing a charmingly disdainful look.

"What a nemesis! How can someone be like you, always bullying others?"

After scolding Xu Qing, Tian Mi resumed her thoughtful expression and said slowly and deliberately.
"To dispel the suspicions of someone like Lord Changping, one must use a half-truthful reason. I heard that His Majesty rewarded those who contributed to the suppression of the rebellion at the city gate and also hinted at taking action against the scholars of the six states. Many people were rewarded, even Marquis Wenxin, but not you, my lord. So I think this is a good reason."

"My lord can use the alliance with the Chu state's foreign relatives as a pretext to deal with the upcoming attacks from the Qin royal family, so I'm specifically giving this great credit to Lord Changping."

Before Tian Mi could finish speaking, her gaze, which had been held horizontally by Xu Qing, gradually shifted to looking up, and the arm that was around her waist also grasped her other hand.

"As expected of my wise and capable wife, your thoughts are not much different from mine. Now, let me reward you properly~"

Xu Qing looked down at Tian Mi, held her slender hands, and said with a light laugh.

Before Tian Mi could answer, Xu Qing bit down on her pink lips, savoring the taste of honey.

"Hmm...my lord, I haven't said what I wanted to say yet."

Tian Mi tried to speak, but before she could finish, she was like a drunken little fish, drowning in Xu Qing's kissing skills.

Her pink eyes narrowed slightly, her breathing became more and more labored, her fair skin glowed like peach blossoms, her long, beautiful legs were raised, the hem of her skirt draped over her thighs, and her two tall, high-heeled boots were crossed.

After a long while, Xu Qing reluctantly let go of Tian Mi.

Tian Mi lay on the small couch, her face flushed, her eyes unfocused, as if she were drunk, her intoxicated state captivating.

"What a nemesis~ He just likes to bully me." Tian Mi said coquettishly.

"Is this considered bullying you? I haven't even really laid a hand on you yet." Xu Qing said with a wicked smile, holding that perky bosom.

Tian Mi lowered her head shyly, glancing at the darkening sky out of the corner of her eye, and whispered...

"It's only just gotten dark, my lord, won't you eat something?"

"What do you mean? Are you doubting your man's abilities? Today I'll show you how powerful your husband is!"

Xu Qing pinched Tian Mi's cheek and said with a hum.
"Watch how I punish you! Kneel down properly, lift your buttocks, tuck in your stomach, and straighten your chest!"

Faced with Xu Qing's threat, Tian Mi showed no fear whatsoever. Instead, she bit her thin lips and glared at Xu Qing with seductive eyes. She was no match for Yan Lingji, who was skilled in martial arts but had a strong addiction to drugs. Her abilities were more than enough to go toe-to-toe with Xu Qing.

"Then, my lord, you mustn't disappoint me!"

The outer garment of the purple dress was untied by Tian Mi, revealing the exaggerated curves of her chest, which suddenly surged like waves. She raised her hands and placed them on the small couch, a slight smile playing on her lips, and said softly.

Faced with such provocation, Xu Qing naturally could not tolerate it. How dare this little sweetheart provoke him? Today, he would definitely teach her what it means to be a real man!

Xu Qing grabbed those soft, smooth, slender legs and began to use his technique.

A jolt of electricity shot through the spot where Xu Qing touched, and Tian Mi's body trembled slightly.
"My lord, stop fooling around."

Tian Mi's eyes showed a pleading look, but her pretty face was already flushed. Her charming appearance, combined with her pleading eyes and her voice that made people's hearts tingle, gave people a feeling of wanting to resist but also wanting to accept.

Stop messing around! Today, Old Xu is really going to cause a ruckus in Heaven.

Xu Qing had absolutely no way to resist Tian Mi's tactics. As time went on, her gorgeous dress became increasingly disheveled, and her pink hair was scattered all over the bed.

Just as Xu Qing was about to make his final rush into the South Heavenly Gate and reach the Lingxiao Palace, Tian Mi reached out and suddenly pushed Xu Qing back onto the bed.

"My lord, you must be exhausted after rushing back from Yongcheng and attending banquets and social events today. Let Mi'er take care of you today."

Tian Mi's alluring, narrow eyes narrowed slightly, a mischievous smile on her face. Her pink lips brushed against Xu Qing's ear, her soft voice sending shivers down Xu Qing's spine.

As soon as she finished speaking, Tian Mi straightened up, biting a white jade hairpin in her mouth, and used both hands to lift her hair and coil it behind her head.

Seeing this, Xu Qing didn't say anything. She simply closed her eyes and prepared to let Tian Mi take good care of her.

"Your Majesty, this servant is about to commit a great act of rebellion today, please forgive me~"

After saying that, Tian Mi didn't wait for Xu Qing's agreement. She knew that her lover didn't care about any rules. She just wanted to give her lover a more wonderful experience.

. . . . . . . . . . .

When the moon rises above the eyebrows, Tianmi's journey will finally come to an end.

Tian Mi nestled in Xu Qing's arms, her eyes alluring, her beautiful and charming face tilted upwards, filled with coquettishness and affection. Her languid tone exuded a seductive charm that could melt one's heart, and she languidly exhaled a faint, sweet fragrance.

"My lord~" Tian Mi's fair fingers gripped Xu Qing's hand, and she seemed to still be in a daze, calling out with some reluctance.

"I'm not leaving tonight. Get some rest, and I'll spend these next few days with you, my little sweetheart~"

Xu Qing lay back on the cushions, pulled Tian Mi into his arms, and began to conserve his energy.

Tian Mi shifted slightly in Xu Qing's arms, trying to make herself more comfortable. Her small hands rested limply on Xu Qing's chest. After regaining her composure, she said...

"Young Master Xu, today Situ Wanli brought the intelligence from the peasant family. The plan is going smoothly. The burning of the grain has been gradually revealed, and the Zhu family and the higher-ups from other families, as well as Tian Guang, have also noticed that they have become somewhat distant."

"Tian Meng also secretly began to win over high-ranking members of the Tian family, while Tian Guang was so preoccupied with the news of the burning of grain that he had no time to pay attention to Tian Meng."

"Reply to Situ Wanli and tell him to tell Tian Meng to be careful and not to be impatient," Xu Qing nodded and said.

"Good~"

Tian Mi responded softly.

When Xu Qing asked her to win over Tian Meng, she initially didn't have much confidence. But as soon as she explained her purpose, Tian Meng agreed without hesitation, expressing his willingness to pledge allegiance to Xu Qing and help him seize the Nongjia.

At the time, Tian Mi was worried that Tian Meng was feigning surrender, but after seeing the undisguised greed in his eyes for power, she realized that Tian Meng had long been fed up with being overshadowed by Tian Guang and never being able to obtain the power of the peasant family.

Now that Xu Qing is willing to grant him a position of honor, a title of wife and children, and real power, how could Tian Meng possibly refuse?
To show his sincerity, Tian Meng had the Bone Demon destroy the grain that Han Fei had bought from the State of Wei in Nanyang as a pledge of loyalty. This also made him a key figure in Xu Qing's conquest of the peasant family.

Tian Meng was truly desperate for titles and official positions. After returning to the peasant family, he began to execute his plan in an orderly manner. On the one hand, he leaked information about Nanyang, and on the other hand, he used conflicts with outsiders and power and status to win over the higher-ups of the Tian family in the peasant family.

"A moment of spring night is worth a thousand pieces of gold, Honey, we can't waste this precious time."

After resting for a while, Xu Qing opened her slightly squinted eyes and looked at Tian Mi.

Tian Mi pursed her pink lips and gave Xu Qing a shy yet seductive look, then hooked her small hand around Xu Qing's neck.

Thus, everything is understood without words.

The singing started again in the room.

The following day, in the afternoon.

A servant entered through the back door of Lord Changping's residence, walked straight along the path to Xiong Qi's study, knocked on the door, and went inside.

"Your Majesty, a message has arrived from the residence of Lord Zhaoming. Please investigate."

The servant knelt on one knee before Xiong Qi and took out a silk scroll from his bosom.

Xiong Qi took the silk scroll, eagerly opened it, and began to read it with a serious expression.

After agreeing to let Xu Qing take over the Farmhouse in Qin at yesterday's banquet, he had a feeling of unease. But he had already made the promise, so he had to do it even if he didn't want to.

Inviting the peasants to Qin would indeed strengthen the Qin state, which made him particularly distressed. But compared to that, he was more concerned about whether Xu Qing knew about his connection with the peasants and everything he had done in secret.

The former might make him feel uncomfortable at most, while the latter concerned his life and his great cause.

That's why he anxiously activated Tian Mi, the spy, to probe Xu Qing's intentions and see what the other party was really thinking.

"Is it because they're worried the imperial family will take action against him, so they're trying to form an alliance with the Chu family's relatives, which is why they want to give me this credit?"

Xiong Qi looked at the cloth in his hand and fell into deep thought.

This reason is indeed plausible. Although Xu Qing enjoys great prestige in the Qin state, has made many contributions, and is deeply trusted by Ying Zheng, his background is a major drawback.

If the Qin royal family were determined to target the scholars of the six states, Xu Qing would not necessarily lose power, but he would still be affected.

It is human nature to seek advantage and avoid harm. In addition, he is also a core member of the Qin King's party. It is normal for Xu Qing to think about forming an alliance with him to consolidate his own power.

Although Xu Qing is considered a model of a selfless, loyal, and patriotic minister, this does not mean that Xu Qing was not interested in power.

Moreover, Xu Qing has reached his current position, and even if he wanted to retire, the scholars of the Imperial Academy and the Daoist scholars would not allow it.

"It seems that's the only possibility," Xiong Qi said in a low voice.

As long as Xu Qing doesn't discover his true purpose and relationship with the peasants, that's fine. As for what losses the peasants might suffer after entering Qin, none of that matters.

Placing the cloth on the table, Xiong Qi looked at the servant, pondered for a moment, and then asked...

"What is Lord Zhaoming doing now?"

"According to our informants, after lunch, Lord Zhaoming went to Zhangtai Palace first, and then headed towards the Court of Justice," the servant said.

"The Court of Justice?! What's he doing there?"

Xiong Qi looked surprised and asked.

(End of this chapter)