Martial Arts Crossover: It All Started with Hijacking Li Canghai

"The internal affairs of the Prince's residence will be managed by Cheng Ying and Ke Qing. During Cang Hai's seclusion, please take good care of matters in the inner quarters."

"Yes, sir." A'Zhu (who was still in Qin Han's appearance at this time) nodded.

"Tianbao, Junbao," Qin Han said, looking at the two brothers.

"exist!"

"You will accompany me to Yangzhou first. The journey is long, and after bringing my mother back, I will need you to escort her back to the palace."

"Yes, ma'am!" The two brothers exchanged a glance, their faces showing excitement.

I couldn't be happier to be able to follow my elder brother.

After everything was arranged, Qin Han dismissed everyone and told them to prepare themselves.

Inside the study, only A'Zhu remained, still resembling him.

"How is it? How do you feel about being me?" Qin Han teased with a smile.

"Tired." A'Zhu stuck out her tongue, rubbing her face as she changed her appearance back. "Having to put on airs and keep a straight face all the time is nothing compared to being A'Zhu, it's so easy and comfortable."

She walked behind Qin Han, reached out her small hand, and gently massaged his temples.

"Sir, you must be careful this time you go out."

"Don't worry." Qin Han took her small hand, kissed it, and said, "The person who can hurt your master hasn't been born yet."

"You just know how to make me happy." Azhu blushed, her heart filled with sweetness.

"Oh, right," Qin Han suddenly remembered something, "Is Shiyin with your mother?"

Azhu nodded: "Sister Shiyin and Mother get along very well. She is currently managing the accounts for Mother, and the two are always together."

"Yes, please keep an eye on things over there when you have time. Your mother has just taken over the Ruan family business, and she's bound to encounter a lot of trouble. You can use my name to help her out as much as possible."

"Yes, I understand." Azhu nodded obediently, thinking that her husband was concerned about her. "Mother is so capable now. She told me a few days ago that she was going to make something of herself and make Master look at her with new eyes."

Qin Han simply smiled upon hearing this and didn't say anything more.

As for Li Qingluo, she is believed to be a smart woman who knows what to do next.

……

Night falls.

After finishing his final official business, Qin Han returned to the backyard.

The women had already learned of his impending departure and gathered in the courtyard tonight.

Upon seeing Qin Han return, they all gathered around him.

"Qin Lang".

"Master."

The warbling of orioles and swallows carried a deep sense of reluctance to part.

"What's wrong? Why are you all looking so miserable?" Qin Han chuckled and playfully pinched Zhong Ling's nose. "It's not like Brother Qin isn't coming back. Do you want to become Brother Qin's concubine now?"

Zhong Ling blushed at the teasing and ran away.

"But you're going to such a dangerous place this time..." Yelü Yan stepped forward with concern.

"Yes, Brother Qin, why don't you... take us with you?" Xiao Zhao and Yang Buhui, who were now getting along like sisters, tugged at his sleeve and whispered their suggestion.

"What are you thinking about?" Qin Han pinched the two girls' soft, youthful skin. "I think you just want to run off and play. After I leave, A'Zhu will keep watch over the palace for me. If you two go there, wouldn't that seem strange?"

His gaze then fell upon the gentle and timid Qin Keqing.

Qin Keqing didn't surround him like the others; she simply stood quietly to the side, looking at him tenderly.

Qin Han stepped forward and took her hand.

"Qing, I'm sorry to trouble you at home while I'm away."

"What are you saying, sir?" Qin Keqing smiled gently and took the initiative to snuggle into his arms.

"Master, please be careful out there and think twice before you act. Bring Mother back as soon as possible."

"Mmm." Qin Han pulled her into his arms and gently kissed her forehead.

Don't worry.

……

The moonlight in the backyard was as cool and clear as water.

After Qin Keqing returned to her room, Qin Han bid a reluctant farewell to the women and escorted them back to their rooms one by one.

After tonight, it will be a long separation again.

These women have entrusted their best years to him. All he can do is bring his mother back as soon as possible, arrange weddings for the women, and give them a proper status.

When they arrived at Qin Keqing's room.

In the candlelight, Qin Keqing was sitting at the table, seemingly embroidering something with lace.

Ruizhu and Baozhu, standing on either side, reminded the young lady.

Qin Keqing looked up and saw Qin Han return after arranging things for his sisters, and a smile appeared on her face.

"Sir, you...?"

"Why aren't you resting yet?" Qin Han walked over and sat down next to her, looking at the needlework in her hands, which was a men's undershirt.

"Was this made for me?"

"Yes." Qin Keqing picked up the lining and held it up against Qin Han. "My lord is going on a long trip tomorrow. I was thinking of making you a close-fitting garment, so that... so that I can be seen as keeping you company."

Her voice carried a hint of shyness and deep affection.

Qin Han felt a warmth in his heart and took her soft, boneless hand in his.

"Your body is too weak, so don't stay up late at night. If you have time, go find Sister Cheng and learn some martial arts to strengthen your body."

Qin Keqing blushed slightly and pressed her face against the other's chest: "Yes, I will go to see Sister Cheng tomorrow. Your journey to the capital is not the same as before."

"I know nothing about military and national affairs, I only hope that you will be safe and sound and return soon."

"I know." Qin Han held her tighter, savoring the faint fragrance emanating from Qin Keqing's body.

The two embraced, savoring this moment of tenderness.

……

After leaving Qin Keqing's room, Qin Han's figure flashed and soon appeared outside the secret chamber where Li Canghai was in seclusion.

The heavy stone door was tightly shut, isolating everything inside and outside.

Qin Han stood in front of the door, gently placing his palm on the cold stone door, and a gentle stream of true energy slowly seeped in.

This true energy has no offensive properties whatsoever; it is merely a medium for transmitting information.

"sea."

The sound resounded directly in Li Canghai's mind inside the secret room through the vibration of true energy.

Deep inside the secret room.

Li Canghai was sitting cross-legged, meditating on the realm of heaven and man. Surrounded by a faint white mist, Li Canghai slowly opened his eyes upon hearing this.

"Are you leaving?"

The sound was also transmitted back to Qin Han's ears through his true energy.

"Yes, we'll set off first thing tomorrow morning."

"Is everything arranged?"

"Everything is arranged. A'Zhu has the disguise techniques you taught her, so she will stay at the palace for me. Yang Xiao and Xu Xingzhi will assist her, so you can focus on your seclusion. If things are beyond your capabilities at the Celestial Realm, don't force yourself."

Inside and outside the stone gate, the two were having their final conversation in this peculiar way.

"Don't worry. The capital of the Qing Dynasty you're going to is probably full of hidden talents." Li Canghai's voice was full of concern. "Ao Bai isn't scary. What's scary is that there might be some masters in the Tantric sect behind him."

"I understand that," Qin Han said confidently. "Ao Bai is nothing to me. I'm not worried about the Western Regions Tantric sect either, since it's separated by thousands of miles. I'm more concerned about some old monster hiding in the imperial palace."

"Be careful," Li Canghai cautioned. "Never underestimate the enemy."

"You too, focus on your seclusion and don't let me distract you. By the time you emerge, I might have already taken over the Golden Serpent Camp." Qin Han's tone was tinged with amusement.