Qin Dynasty: Becoming a peerless master through the Golden Light Mantra

We'll leave aside for now the story of Han Fei and Zhang Liang interrogating the two princes.

Let's turn our attention back to Han Che.

After crossing the Yellow River to the south, Han Che arrived in Xinzheng in just one day, thanks to the mobility of his cavalry.

Xinzheng City, North Gate.

After leaving the main force outside the city to be led by Zhao Meng, Han Che led fifty personal guards into Xinzheng City.

Although the number of people was much smaller than before, the riders on tall horses, fully armed, and in neat formation still attracted a lot of attention to Han Che's group.

"What kind of army is this? They look so powerful."

"This looks like our South Korean army."

"Who is the general commanding this army?"

As people whispered among themselves, a well-informed person soon spoke up: "I heard that the Eleventh Young Master is going back to Xinzheng to report on his duties soon. These must be his soldiers."

"The Eleventh Prince is truly remarkable. To be able to train such soldiers, it seems that our Han state is now secure."

Meanwhile, news that the eleventh prince, Han Che, had returned to Xinzheng spread rapidly, and the streets and alleys were filled with discussions about the eleventh prince of Han and his elite soldiers.

In the market, Honglian was overjoyed to hear that Han Che had returned.

"Eleventh Brother is back too!"

Having said that, she had no more interest in wandering around here and immediately strode towards the palace in Xinzheng.

The guards behind her, responsible for protecting her, quickened their pace to keep up with her.

Outside the royal palace.

When Honglian arrived, Han Che's group had already been there for a while, and the knights had dismounted and were resting on the spot.

Upon seeing the procession at the palace gate, Honglian hurriedly ran over.

"Eleventh Brother!"

As she ran, she shouted loudly towards the carriage in the center of the procession.

"Princess Crimson Lotus!"

Han Hu, who was resting next to the carriage, noticed Hong Lian and hurriedly came to her, clasping his hands in greeting.

Honglian looked at Han Hu in front of her and asked, "Erhu, where is Eleventh Brother?"

"Your Highness, the young master has already entered the palace."

Upon hearing this, Honglian immediately pouted and complained, "Eleventh Brother, really, couldn't you wait for me a little while?"

Upon hearing this, Han Hu broke out in a cold sweat.

Only Princess Honglian could say such a thing.

Not only did the King of Han adore this princess, but all the princes also cherished her dearly.

Then, Han Hu explained to Han Che, "Princess, the young master has returned to Xinzheng to report on his duties, so naturally he must see the King first. This matter cannot be delayed."

Honglian is not unreasonable.

Hearing Han Hu's explanation, she was no longer angry: "Okay, I forgive Eleventh Brother."

Han Hu immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

However, what Honglian said next made him nervous again.

"but--"

Seeing the malicious look on Honglian's face, Han Hu's heart skipped a beat, and he hurriedly said, "Princess, you should speak directly to the young master. I dare not make decisions for him."

Honglian made a face at Han Hu: "Look how scared you are. Do you think Eleventh Brother would eat you up?"

The young master won't eat me, but he will give me extra training.

They still acted as if they were doing it for my own good.

They say that sweating more in peacetime means bleeding less in wartime.

That feeling is not pleasant.

Just as Honglian and Han Hu were talking, Han Che came out of the palace.

"Princess, the young master has come out."

Upon noticing Han Che, Han Hu immediately saw a savior and hurriedly reminded Hong Lian in front of him.

Honglian turned her head to look.

Upon seeing Han Che, she immediately abandoned Han Hu and ran excitedly towards him.

"Eleventh Brother!"

Han Che smiled when he saw Honglian.

The red lotus in front of me was still so lively and lovely, making one unable to help but feel protective of her.

"Red Lotus, it's been a long time."

Honglian stopped in front of Han Che.

After the initial excitement, she has now calmed down.

Honglian stood with one hand on her hip and the other pointing at Han Che, angrily saying, "Eleventh Brother, I don't care, you have to make it up to me."

compensate?

Han Che was very confused.

He turned his head and glanced at Han Hu not far away.

Honglian, noticing Han Che's actions, immediately stepped between the two: "Eleventh Brother, where are you looking?"

Unable to avoid the question, Han Che turned his gaze to Hong Lian: "Hong Lian, what did you mean by what you just said? I don't quite understand."

Honglian, hands on her hips, asked matter-of-factly, "You went to see Father as soon as you got back without informing me. Is that right?"

Hearing Honglian's question, Han Che had no choice but to reply, "It was my fault. Honglian, what kind of compensation do you want?"

Honglian held up one finger to Han Che: "You have to spend a whole day playing with me. You can't be like Ninth Brother, always running off to that Zilan Pavilion."

Speaking of "Zilan Pavilion", Honglian gritted her teeth, very angry.

She hates places like that.

Although she had never been there, she knew that most of the women there were just like those two vixens in the palace who were clinging to her father.

Han Che nodded in agreement: "No problem, but not today or tomorrow."

Why?

"I've been traveling all day and just finished dealing with my father, so I'm quite exhausted. I need to go back and rest now. As for tomorrow, I need to go to the palace to see my mother."

"Okay, let's pinky swear the day after tomorrow."

Seeing Honglian extend her right little finger, Han Che smiled and did as Honglian instructed.

"Pinky promise, for a hundred years, never to be broken!"

After making a pinky promise, Honglian beamed with joy: "Then I won't bother you any longer, Eleventh Brother. You should get some rest when you get back."

As soon as she finished speaking, Honglian ran into the palace.

Although her impulsive and quirky manner was far from composed and lacked the demeanor expected of a well-bred young lady, it was nonetheless exceptionally endearing.

As if sensing Han Che's gaze, Honglian suddenly turned around and made a face at Han Che.

"slightly--!"

She then continued running into the palace, as if someone was chasing her.

Han Che shook his head and chuckled.

Just as he was about to get into his carriage and return to his residence in Xinzheng, he saw a handsome young man in a purple robe walking towards the palace.

This man was none other than his ninth brother, Han Fei.

Han Fei also saw Han Che at this moment.

They both walked toward each other.

The younger Han Che spoke first, calling out, "Ninth Brother!"

Han Fei smiled and exclaimed, "Eleventh brother, it's been so many years! You've grown into a grown man."

After some pleasantries, Han Che got down to business: "I heard that Ninth Brother is dealing with the matter of the ghost soldiers robbing our pay."

Seeing Han Che's worried expression, Han Fei replied with ease, "That's right, I'm handling this matter now. I've already made some progress, so you don't need to worry too much, Eleventh Brother."

Han Che breathed a sigh of relief: "That's great. But if you need any help in the future, Ninth Brother, please come to me. This matter concerns the stability of South Korea, and I'm happy to do my part."