He looked at his reflection in the glass, and the solemnity and frustration on his face were gradually fading away.

Instead, a smile appeared.

Zi Nu looked at Han Fei's sudden change and a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes.

"What are you laughing at?"

Han Fei raised his head, drank the cold wine in his cup in one gulp, and then slammed the cup heavily on the table.

I laugh at myself, for being wise all my life but foolish for a moment.

Han Fei stood up, walked to the window, and pushed it open.

The sunlight streamed in, shining on him and making his purple brocade robe gleam.

He looked out the window at the bustling streets of Xinzheng, took a deep breath of fresh air, and spoke in a clear and firm voice:

"I've been thinking about why Ying Chen did this. What is his conspiracy? I'm trying to use my logic to guess his logic, trying to find a way out of the fog."

"However, I forgot the most important point."

Han Fei turned around and stared intently at Zi Nu.

"I forgot, this is South Korea, this is Xinzheng! Not Xianyang!"

"Even if Ying Chen is a dragon, he has to coil up when he arrives in Xinzheng! Since he has voluntarily stepped into this game, he has gone from being a player to a pawn. And every pawn has weaknesses."

Han Fei walked to the desk, placed his hands on the table, leaned forward slightly, and his deep eyes burned with fierce fighting spirit.

"I can't understand why he went to Mingyue Xiaoyuan. I can't understand what kind of deal he made with Ji Wuye."

Han Fei's lips curled into an extremely confident, even somewhat roguish, smile.

"If I can't figure it out, then I'll stop thinking about it."

Zi Nu was slightly taken aback: "You don't want to? Then what are you going to do?"

Han Fei straightened up, straightened his clothes, and strode towards the door.

As he reached the door, he stopped, turned back, and winked at Zi Nu, his smile revealing an indescribable air of nonchalance and sharpness.

"If you can't figure it out, why don't you just go ask?"

"Since Ying Chen dares to move into Ji Wuye's courtyard, does he really fear me, the Minister of Justice of Han, paying him a visit?"

"Get the car ready! Let's go to Mingyue Xiaoyuan!"

The carriage traveled through the bustling streets of Xinzheng and finally stopped in front of a luxurious mansion that was quiet amidst the hustle and bustle.

Bright Moon Garden.

Han Fei stepped down from the carriage, glanced up at the gilded plaque, and a playful smile appeared on his lips.

He straightened his slightly wrinkled purple robe, without displaying the official airs of the Minister of Justice of Han, nor with any attendants. He simply walked forward leisurely, like a carefree nobleman.

"Please inform him that Han Fei, the Ninth Prince of Han, has come to visit... my old friend, Young Master Ying Chen." Han Fei cupped his hands in greeting to the guards at the door, his tone relaxed and casual, as if he had truly come to see an old friend for drinks and reminiscing.

The news quickly spread deep into the courtyard.

In front of the spacious and luxurious main house, Ying Chen leaned lazily against a soft couch, listening to the servants' reports. Upon hearing the name "Han Fei" and the deliberately emphasized "old friend," a ripple appeared in Ying Chen's deep eyes, followed by a meaningful smile blooming on his lips.

"Quickly enough." Ying Chen chuckled, toying with the jade folding fan in his hand. "He just finished showing off his power in the court, and without even taking a breath, he's come here to probe my situation. This Ninth Young Master is truly a remarkable person."

He casually tossed the folding fan onto the table and waved to the servant kneeling below: "Since a 'friend' has come, how can we turn him away? Go and invite the Ninth Young Master to the central courtyard."

"Yes, sir." The servant acknowledged the order and withdrew.

Ying Chen stood up and stretched his slender body. He turned his head to look at Yan Lingji beside him, and very naturally reached out to embrace her slender waist.

"Let's go, come with me to meet this smartest person in Korea."

Before long, led by his servants, Han Fei passed through the winding corridors and arrived at the central courtyard of Mingyue Garden.

The scenery here was indeed extremely beautiful, with artificial hills and flowing water, and exotic flowers and plants, comparable to the royal gardens of the palace. But Han Fei's attention was clearly not on these sights.

With a series of light footsteps, the carved wooden door of the main house was slowly pushed open.

Han Fei stopped and looked up.

The first thing that caught the eye was the two beautiful figures following behind Ying Chen.

Han Fei's smile remained unchanged upon seeing the two women. He had seen both of them before at Zi Lan Xuan.

However, when Han Fei's gaze passed over them and landed on the woman being held in Ying Chen's arms, his usually composed eyes couldn't help but falter slightly.

She was a woman he had never seen before.

She wore a form-fitting, fiery red dress, the hem swaying like flames, perfectly outlining her exquisitely beautiful figure—perfectly proportioned, neither too plump nor too thin. A few strands of mysterious, deep blue hue peeked through her cascading black hair, and her alluring face held a languid, enigmatic smile. Her captivating eyes, brimming with curiosity and scrutiny, gazed intently at Han Fei.

She possessed neither Jing Ni's murderous aura nor Gongsun Li's heroic spirit; instead, she exuded a pure and alluring charm that could drive any man mad.

"A rare beauty..."

These four words involuntarily surfaced in Han Fei's mind.

He had seen countless people, and Zilan Pavilion was filled with beauties; even someone as stunning as Zi Nu could face him with equanimity. But seeing this woman in red, Han Fei still couldn't help but sigh in admiration. This beauty carried a primal wildness and a deadly danger, like a poppy—knowing it was poisonous, yet still drawing people in.

But Han Fei was Han Fei after all. After a brief moment of amazement, his brain, which was still incredibly clear despite being soaked in alcohol, instantly began to work frantically.

Who is this woman?

She was definitely not a member of Zilan Pavilion. During the time Ying Chen lived in Zilan Pavilion, he only had Jing Ni and Gongsun Li by his side.

In other words, this woman only appeared in Ying Chen's life after he moved into Mingyue Xiaoyuan.

Mingyue Xiaoyuan is Ji Wuye's territory.

Han Fei's pupils contracted slightly.

In an instant, countless clues connected in his mind. The question that had puzzled him in the Purple Orchid Pavilion—"What conditions did Ying Chen and Ji Wuye reach?"—was suddenly revealed.

What kind of person is Ji Wuye? Greedy, lustful, and vulgar, but also shrewd and ruthless. He has driven himself into a corner and desperately needs the protection of the Qin prince.

In order to please Ying Chen and to reach a certain deal, Ji Wuye not only gave up his most beloved private property, Mingyue Xiaoyuan, but also had to offer Ying Chen a generous gift that would move him.

Gold and silver jewelry? For the young master of Qin, that was far too vulgar and lacked substance.

And what about stunning beauties?

Han Fei's gaze swept over the woman in red (Yan Lingji) without making a sound, and he had already made up his mind.

"So that's how it is..." Han Fei sighed inwardly.

This woman, who is almost eerily beautiful, is most likely a bargaining chip that Ji Wuye gave to Ying Chen, or one of the conditions for the two sides to form an alliance!

She possessed neither Jing Ni's murderous aura nor Gongsun Li's heroic spirit; instead, she exuded a pure and alluring charm that could drive any man mad.

"A rare beauty..."

These four words involuntarily surfaced in Han Fei's mind.

He had seen countless people, and Zilan Pavilion was filled with beauties; even someone as stunning as Zi Nu could face him with equanimity. But seeing this woman in red, Han Fei still couldn't help but sigh in admiration. This beauty carried a primal wildness and a deadly danger, like a poppy—knowing it was poisonous, yet still drawing people in.

But Han Fei was Han Fei after all. After a brief moment of amazement, his brain, which was still incredibly clear despite being soaked in alcohol, instantly began to work frantically.

Who is this woman?

She was definitely not a member of Zilan Pavilion. During the time Ying Chen lived in Zilan Pavilion, he only had Jing Ni and Gongsun Li by his side.

In other words, this woman only appeared in Ying Chen's life after he moved into Mingyue Xiaoyuan.

Mingyue Xiaoyuan is Ji Wuye's territory.

Han Fei's pupils contracted slightly.

In an instant, countless clues connected in his mind. The question that had puzzled him in the Purple Orchid Pavilion—"What conditions did Ying Chen and Ji Wuye reach?"—was suddenly revealed.

What kind of person is Ji Wuye? Greedy, lustful, and vulgar, but also shrewd and ruthless. He has driven himself into a corner and desperately needs the protection of the Qin prince.

In order to please Ying Chen and to reach a certain deal, Ji Wuye not only gave up his most beloved private property, Mingyue Xiaoyuan, but also had to offer Ying Chen a generous gift that would move him.

Gold and silver jewelry? For the young master of Qin, that was far too vulgar and lacked substance.

And what about stunning beauties?

Han Fei's gaze swept over the woman in red (Yan Lingji) without making a sound, and he had already made up his mind.

"So that's how it is..." Han Fei sighed inwardly.

This woman, who is almost eerily beautiful, is most likely a bargaining chip that Ji Wuye gave to Ying Chen, or one of the conditions for the two sides to form an alliance!

She possessed neither Jing Ni's murderous aura nor Gongsun Li's heroic spirit; instead, she exuded a pure and alluring charm that could drive any man mad.

"A rare beauty..."

These four words involuntarily surfaced in Han Fei's mind.

He had seen countless people, and Zilan Pavilion was filled with beauties; even someone as stunning as Zi Nu could face him with equanimity. But seeing this woman in red, Han Fei still couldn't help but sigh in admiration. This beauty carried a primal wildness and a deadly danger, like a poppy—knowing it was poisonous, yet still drawing people in.

But Han Fei was Han Fei after all. After a brief moment of amazement, his brain, which was still incredibly clear despite being soaked in alcohol, instantly began to work frantically.

Who is this woman?

She was definitely not a member of Zilan Pavilion. During the time Ying Chen lived in Zilan Pavilion, he only had Jing Ni and Gongsun Li by his side.

In other words, this woman only appeared in Ying Chen's life after he moved into Mingyue Xiaoyuan.

Mingyue Xiaoyuan is Ji Wuye's territory.

Han Fei's pupils contracted slightly.

In an instant, countless clues connected in his mind. The question that had puzzled him in the Purple Orchid Pavilion—"What conditions did Ying Chen and Ji Wuye reach?"—was suddenly revealed.

What kind of person is Ji Wuye? Greedy, lustful, and vulgar, but also shrewd and ruthless. He has driven himself into a corner and desperately needs the protection of the Qin prince.

In order to please Ying Chen and to reach a certain deal, Ji Wuye not only gave up his most beloved private property, Mingyue Xiaoyuan, but also had to offer Ying Chen a generous gift that would move him.

Gold and silver jewelry? For the young master of Qin, that was far too vulgar and lacked substance.

And what about stunning beauties?

Han Fei's gaze swept over the woman in red (Yan Lingji) without making a sound, and he had already made up his mind.

"So that's how it is..." Han Fei sighed inwardly.

This woman, who is almost eerily beautiful, is most likely a bargaining chip that Ji Wuye gave to Ying Chen, or one of the conditions for the two sides to form an alliance!

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