Teasing the First Dragon at the Start

The key to the Chu-Xia war lies in the period that follows.

If the plan goes smoothly, the outcome will be decided in less than three months, and the nine provinces will be unified, with the dragon emerging from the east.

Even though Bai Su had considered every aspect carefully, she still dared not relax her guard until she had achieved complete victory.

After all, there are many people in history who were just one step away from unifying the nine provinces, but ultimately failed.

Especially when facing a fierce tiger like Xiang Yu from Jiangdong, we must not give her a chance to breathe until we have driven her to a dead end.

Just as Bai Su was deep in thought, a crisp sound of wooden clogs clattering on the wooden planks came from behind.

He looked up and saw that the person who came was none other than Yu Ji.

Yu Ji wore a fiery red silk dress, her jet-black hair was tied up high in a dignified woman's bun, with a golden hairpin inserted in it, and the beads hanging down swaying gently.

Her full bosom pushed the collar high, and the slightly loose neckline revealed her fair skin and delicate collarbone. Under the moonlight, she looked like a goddess descended from heaven, a rare beauty among mortals.

In her slender, jade-like hands, she held a bowl of steaming chicken soup and walked straight towards them with graceful steps.

Bai Su couldn't help but ask, "Yu Ji, what brings you here?"

Yu Ji gently placed the chicken soup on the table, her fair hand lifting the loose strands of black hair between her brows and tucking them behind her delicate ear, revealing a beautiful and refined face.

"I saw that you were having a banquet with the generals and discussing things very late. I was worried that you wouldn't be able to eat much, so I cooked some warm chicken soup for you. It seems that it's just right."

She glanced at the table and noticed that the food had long since gone cold, yet she hadn't touched it much.

It's clear that Bai Su was so busy welcoming distinguished guests and discussing battlefield matters with Chen Ping, Fan Kuai, and others that he neglected to take care of himself.

"Thank you for your help..."

Bai Su picked up a spoon and gently tasted a sip of the chicken soup. It was smooth, delicious, and fragrant. Clearly, Yu Ji had put a lot of thought into making it.

Yu Ji shook her head slightly and said, "I am your maid, sir. It is my duty to take good care of your health. My lord, what is this?"

She glanced curiously at a piece of Xuan paper lying beside Bai Su's table. It didn't look very big, but it had several large characters written on it: [Shocking! The untold secret behind Wei Bao and Han Wangxin]

Bai Su said with a smile, "This thing is called a 'small newspaper.' Don't underestimate it. Its power is greater than that of a million-strong army. Once this thing is produced, Xiang Yu's defeat is just around the corner."

Yu Ji's eyes, as clear as autumn water, suddenly froze. What? Yu'er is going to lose?

Although she had a premonition that Yu'er might not be a match for Bai Su.

In terms of bravery, Yu'er is far superior to Bai Su. Even a hundred Bai Sus combined wouldn't be enough for Yu'er to defeat with one hand.

However, in terms of intelligence, Yu'er is far inferior to the man in front of her.

The contests between the two usually ended with Bai Su's victory, but she never expected that this day would come so soon.

What kind of magic does this small piece of Xuan paper possess that makes it comparable to a million-strong army?

Yu Ji had spent quite some time with Bai Su and knew that this man never lied when discussing serious matters and always kept his word.

Since Bai Su said that, it means that this thing must have a function that she is unaware of.

Thinking of this, Fang Xin suddenly felt a pang of worry.

Firstly, they were worried about what Bai Su was going to do and whether it would harm the people of Chu.

Secondly, they were naturally worried about Xiang Yu's safety.

But she also knew that, even if Bai Su were willing to tell her such confidential matters, she, as a lowly maid, had no right to ask.

All she can do now is to please the man in front of her, so that she can secure a way out for Yu'er if she falls into a desperate situation in the future, and that her life will not be in danger.

Thinking of this, Yu Ji lightly bit her red lips with her pearly teeth. After hesitating for a moment, she slowly sat down next to Bai Su, her fair hand gently touching Bai Su's thigh.

Bai Su was startled and couldn't help but ask, "Miss Yu... what are you doing? This is the main hall! What if someone sees us?"

Yu Ji glanced at the direction of the door, and after seeing that there was no one there, she slowly turned her head.

Whether it was because it wasn't the first time, or because the image of the man in front of her was already imprinted in her heart, her face only flushed slightly, but she didn't stop at all.

She even grew bolder, slipping her hand inside Bai Su's robes as she whispered, "I see that you are overworked and under too much pressure, so I wanted to help you relax. Don't you like that, my lord?"

Hearing Yu Ji say this, Bai Su's heart pounded wildly. Such a stunning beauty before him, in the grand hall setting, created a strange, stimulating atmosphere that ignited a lustful fire within him. He subconsciously licked his lips: "I really can't do anything with you..."

Yu Ji's eyes were alluring as she glanced at Bai Su and said softly, "Please, my lord, have mercy on me."

Bai Su gazed at the graceful Yu Ji before her, who exuded a captivating aura. Her dark eyes seemed to shimmer with a gentle light, and she possessed the elegance of a noble lady, making her breathtakingly beautiful.

After confirming that the door was closed and there was no one else around, Bai Su did not hesitate and kissed Yu Ji's sexy red lips.

In the past, Yu Ji rarely dressed up, and her lips were always pink.

But when she came today, she seemed to have deliberately dressed up. Her eyebrows were arched, her eyelashes were long, and her lips were rouged, making her look noble, elegant, and beautiful.

Bai Su and Yu Ji embraced and kissed passionately on the soft couch.

Yu Ji initially approached the situation with an act, but as she became increasingly engrossed, she unconsciously began to respond.

Hot, large hands roamed over her graceful body, gliding over her slender waist, while Yu Ji's delicate hands tightly embraced Bai Su's broad back.

Just as Bai Su was groping Yu Ji's beautiful legs and things were about to escalate to the point of no return...

Suddenly there was a knock on the door.

The two paused abruptly before slowly separating. Yu Ji's expression froze, her face still flushed, and her breathing became somewhat disordered.

Bai Su was the first to react, and asked in a deliberately casual tone, "Who is it?"

"Sir, after much thought, I have decided to return the item to you."

A girl's voice, devoid of any emotion, came from outside the door; it was Han Xin.

Bai Su gave Yu Ji a wink, while stalling for time, saying, "Let's talk about it tomorrow, there's no rush."

"No, as the saying goes, one should not accept a reward without merit. I have not done anything for you, yet you have been so kind to me. I feel extremely guilty. I have decided to return the golden knife you gave me."

Han Xin stood at the entrance of the hall, his fair hands gently caressing the golden wolf-head dagger. After a final moment of reminiscing, he stretched out his hands, as if to push the door open and enter.

Yu Ji hurriedly sat up from the soft couch. She covered her disheveled clothes and looked at her hairpins in disarray. She wanted to find a place to hide, but found that the surroundings were empty and there was nowhere to hide.

Seeing this, Bai Su realized it was too late to stop them.

He looked at Yu Ji's nervous expression, glanced at the table in front of him, and couldn't help but smile.

He then pulled Yu Ji up from in front of him, and under her surprised gaze, pressed down on her shoulders, making her squat under the table.

The gap inside was just big enough for one person to hide in. The draped tablecloth barely covered Yu Ji and Bai Su's lower body.

As long as you don't look down from where Bai Su is sitting, you won't be able to see a single flaw.

"Cicada"

The doors to the hall slowly opened.

Han Xin, dressed in a silver skirt armor, walked straight in. She looked up and saw Bai Su sitting alone at the table, seemingly reading a memorial.

She raised her delicate eyebrows slightly: "My lord, you've picked up your memorial upside down."

"Oh, really... Haha, it really is... I guess I'm a bit sleepy, my eyes are blurry."

Bai Su looked down and realized that she had been so nervous that she had been holding the memorial backwards.

Han Xin glanced at Bai Su with a strange expression. Was it just his imagination? He felt that the adult in front of him was reacting strangely.

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Seeing Han Xin staring at him with a questioning look, Bai Su coughed lightly and asked, "I wonder what brings you here so late, General?"

Han Xin didn't think much of it and walked straight over: "My lord, I will exchange this item with you. This dagger once belonged to the Xiongnu Chanyu. It is too valuable, I... I cannot accept it."

Looking at the golden dagger she handed over, Bai Su couldn't help but ask curiously, "Regardless of its past, it's just an object now. As the saying goes, a fine sword is for a hero. Just accept it; why take it to heart?"

Han Xin shook his head slightly: "I am but a defeated general who has not rendered any service to you, sir. I feel really bad for accepting your gift so rashly."

Her meaning was clear: she didn't want to go with Bai Su to fight Xiang Yu.

Since joining Xia Jun, Bai Su has never neglected her in the slightest.

It would be a lie to say I wasn't moved.

But no matter what, Xiang Yu had shown her kindness and even helped her when a butcher in the street was making things difficult for her.

She was a person who valued gratitude, and she would remember the kindness of a single meal for many years. After becoming successful, she would return to her former hometown and give the old woman's daughter a large sum of money as a token of her gratitude.

Moreover, Xiang Yu had helped her so much when she was down on her luck.

This betrayal of Xiang Yu at the last minute really troubled her.

Seeing her guilty expression, Bai Su couldn't help but smile: "General, there's no need for that. I won't put you in a difficult position. I will deal with Xiang Yu personally. When the army marches south in the future, I only ask that you lend me a hand in defeating the Wei-Han allied forces."

"As for this item, General, you may accept it. If you still find it troublesome, then you may discard it..."

As she spoke, Bai Su placed the golden dagger in front of Han Xin.

Han Xin parted his lips slightly, looking at Bai Su who was smiling, and hesitated for a moment.

To say I don't like it would be a lie. This dagger of the Xiongnu Chanyu is so sharp that it can cut through a hair and sever gold and jade. As a military general, who wouldn't like such a precious sword?

Moreover, Bai Su repeatedly yielded to her, this defeated general, preventing her from facing Xiang Yu and only allowing her to deal with the Wei-Han allied forces, who were of little concern to her.

Such a request is not only not excessive, but can even be described as overly simplistic.

Bai Su, as a high-ranking official, treated her with such sincerity. If she were to refuse him, it would be rather ungrateful.

Thinking of this, she cupped her hands in a respectful bow and said, "Thank you for your generous gift, sir."

Bai Su nodded slightly, and just as she was about to speak, she suddenly gasped, "Hiss..."

Suddenly, Yu Ji reached out from under the table and pinched Bai Su's thigh, her eyes filled with a hint of resentment.

No matter how aloof she may seem, she is still a woman.

How could a man who was just being affectionate with her be chatting happily with another woman right in front of her, completely ignoring her?

This made her feel a pang of jealousy.

Han Xin quickly asked, "My lord, what's wrong?"

Bai Su coughed lightly and said, "Ahem, it's nothing. I was just thinking about a little mouse that was angry because it failed to steal oil. Hiss..."

He cursed inwardly, "They're really like dogs that need a beating to get out of control."

After Han Xin leaves, I must teach this girl a good lesson and show her what it means to be a hero with a three-foot sword at his waist and a girl with a cartload of books in her belly.