The Deepest Affection in Qin's Time

"Don't be so nervous, madam..."

Cao Yuan took a step closer to Madam Mingzhu, and they were no more than half a foot apart, able to feel each other's breath.

Of course, Cao Yuan was under even greater pressure, given the astonishing size of Madam Mingzhu's murder weapon.

Lady Mingzhu wanted to retreat and get away from Cao Yuan, but her inner pride wouldn't allow her to show weakness. She had to stand firm and confront Cao Yuan.

"Do you think you can threaten me like this?"

Madam Mingzhu's beautiful face remained cold, and her tone was harsh.

Cao Yuan chuckled and said, "Madam, please allow me to correct myself. I am not threatening you, but rather I want to make a deal with Ji Wuye."

He came up with the idea on a whim just now.

It must be admitted that Madam Mingzhu's act of tearing her clothes and cutting her wounds to create the illusion that she had ill intentions towards the Lady of the State was very effective.

Let alone the fact that ancient times lacked various high-tech detection technologies, even if they did, it would have been useless.

After all, tempered glass screen protectors are no joke.

Of course, it's also because he's not strong enough to actually not eat beef.

He truly couldn't defeat the several thousand royal guards inside the palace.

Furthermore, he had no reason to do things that would ruin his future.

His purpose in coming to South Korea was not to confront and argue with Madam Myung-joo.

Madam Mingzhu's phoenix eyes swept over Cao Yuan, and she asked in a slightly more relaxed tone, "What kind of deal?"

She didn't want to risk exposing her identity and falling out with Cao Yuan unless absolutely necessary.

She was reluctant to give up her status as the First Lady of the Republic.

She didn't want to go back to the Bai family and be an ordinary woman, being ordered around by her dear aunt, Bai Yifei's mother.

Cao Yuan pondered for a moment and asked, "Do you know anything about the Baiyue incident from back then?"

Lady Mingzhu said calmly, "I know a little about it. It was because of this that the State of Chu took the opportunity to attack the State of Han, which led to Ji Wuye's current status."

It was around that time that Ji Wuye's power expanded rapidly, and he almost controlled all the military power in Han. At the suggestion of her aunt, her cousin Bai Yifei chose to join Ji Wuye's forces.

Not long after, she was arranged by her aunt to enter the palace and gradually control Han Wang An, allowing the Bai family to survive the great crisis of extermination that year without any real danger.

Cao Yuan seemed to be deep in thought.

Based on Madam Mingzhu's words and the depiction in the anime, it can be inferred that the night sky is not an impenetrable barrier.

At least Bai Yifei, Madam Mingzhu, and Ji Wuye are not truly of one mind.

After all, no matter how bad the Bai family is, they are still a top-tier old noble family that has existed since the founding of South Korea.

Cao Yuan asked, "Do you know about the treasures of the Baiyue people?"

Madam Mingzhu's pupils contracted slightly, and she remained silent.

Why was my cousin able to command an army at such a young age and become the main general in the attack on Baiyue?

Besides being a nobleman, it was also due to his aunt's full support.

As the only female marquis in Korea at the time, my aunt held most of the military power in Korea, and even the King of Korea had to be wary of her.

Why did the aunt fully support her cousin?

It seems that it is for the treasures of the Baiyue people, which are said to be related to the secrets of the legendary Azure Dragon.

Seeing that Madam Mingzhu remained silent, Cao Yuan smiled gently and said, "Tell Bai Yifei that I have clues about the Baiyue treasure, and see if he is willing to cooperate with me."

Lady Mingzhu asked in surprise, "Weren't you going to cooperate with Ji Wuye?"

Cao Yuan calmly said, "Now I've changed my mind, but I don't know if your Bai family is willing to accept it."

Madam Mingzhu asked in a deep voice, "What do you mean?"

"What do you mean?" Cao Yuan chuckled. "Ji Wuye has been the uncrowned king of Korea for so long, it's time for a change of position. Doesn't your Bai family have any thoughts on this?"

"Why did you do this?" Madam Mingzhu's eyes flickered slightly, her mind racing.

Cao Yuan turned around and said, "It's better to offer help in times of need than to add flowers to brocade. I believe the Bai family will give me a good reward."

He believed Bai Yifei would take the bait, after all, he had learned from Li Kai that the Bai family had paid a considerable price for the Baiyue treasure.

This led to the decline of the Bai family.

If handled well, they might be able to eliminate Ji Wuye, the Bai family, and the Han family effortlessly, forcing the brother-in-law to take over.

Lady Mingzhu watched Cao Yuan's departing figure, hesitated for a moment, then shook her head, picked up the purple palace dress she had torn to pieces from the ground, and couldn't help but smile bitterly.

She never expected it to end this way.

Not only did this kid take advantage of me, but afterwards I also had to help him count the money.

Should we tell my cousin?

The thought popped into Madam Mingzhu's mind.

She was also very interested in the treasure.

After a long while, Madam Mingzhu sighed helplessly.

Confined to the inner palace, how could she possibly have the opportunity to search for treasure?

Not to mention that my aunt is still in Snowclothes Castle.

Cao Yuan left Lady Mingzhu's Mingzhu Palace in high spirits.

He had barely left the palace when he encountered the unscrupulous scoundrel who was waiting for him.

"Brother Han, are you waiting for me here?"

Han Fei said in a low voice, "I promised Fourth Brother that I would attend a banquet at his residence tonight, and Fourth Brother said that you would also be there."

Cao Yuan suddenly realized.

He didn't expect Han Yu to make the arrangements so quickly.

"Brother Han, do you think I should go?"

Han Fei laughed and said, "Of course we have to go, otherwise Fourth Brother will be disappointed."

"Haha, let's go see what your fourth brother is up to!"

Cao Yuan laughed

Chapter 93 Playing with the Fire-Starter

A beautiful night.

Cao Yuan and Han Fei arrived at the residence of the Fourth Young Master Han Yu, where they were greeted by servants and led to an elegant yet solemn private room.

Clearly, the owner of this place has a very refined taste.

"what?"

Cao Yuan entered the private room and was surprised to see a robust middle-aged man with a rugged face and a hint of ruthlessness, which was incongruous with the solemn and elegant deep robe he was wearing.

That's why he noticed the other person at first glance.

It's because he just spent the night with his nominal wife last night...

"Brother Cao, do you also know Zuo Sima Liu Yi?" Han Fei said in a low voice, "He is Ji Wuye's man, and he has a sinister and perverse personality."

He was worried that Cao Yuan might be unaware of the situation and get into trouble, so he reminded Cao Yuan.

Cao Yuan nodded slightly and sat down next to Liu Yi with Han Yu's servant. Han Fei sat to his left in the upper position, and opposite him were two guests or retainers who were accompanying him.

"Greetings, Ninth Young Master."

Liu Yi casually cupped his hands in greeting.

If it weren't for the need for courtesy, he wouldn't have bothered with Han Fei at all.

"Hehe, I didn't expect General Liu to attend my fourth brother's banquet."

Liu Yi smiled, but the ordinary smile looked somewhat ferocious on his fleshy face.

"Since the Fourth Young Master invited me, of course I'll come."

Logically speaking, since Ji Wuye is supporting the Crown Prince, it's impossible for him, as Ji Wuye's well-known subordinate, to have any connection with the Fourth Prince Han Yu.

but……

"Hahaha..." A fat man with a large belly, covered in jewels and dressed in elaborate and gorgeous clothes, walked in laughing.

"Greetings, Ninth Young Master, General Liu, and Mr. Cao Yuan. I am Emerald Tiger."

Emerald Tiger stroked the jade thumb ring on his thumb and greeted Cao Yuan and the other two with a smile.

"It's Brother Tiger! Please take a seat."

Liu Yi immediately greeted them warmly, even ignoring Han Yu next to Emerald Tiger, as if he were the one who owned the place.

Jade Tiger waved his chubby hand, which was covered in rings.

"No need for that yet. The host is still here, so of course the host should sit down first."

"Yes, yes."

Liu Yi chuckled twice, not feeling embarrassed at all.

He came here to attend the banquet invited by Han Yu because Ji Wuye had instructed him and Fei Cuihu to come.

He had no interest in Han Yu; he was only thinking about how to build a good relationship with Emerald Tiger.

If I am Ji Wuye's dog, then Jade Tiger is Ji Wuye's tiger.

Even though he felt that Jade Tiger was just a filler and could be listed as one of the Four Fierce Generals of the Night, it was undeniable that Jade Tiger's status was much higher than his own as a general, even though Jade Tiger was just a merchant.

"Please take your seats, everyone."

Han Yu said with an air of elegance.

He wore a jade crown and magnificent robes, his face calm and without the slightest displeasure, and went straight to the head seat to take his place.

Han Fei and Cao Yuan exchanged a glance, wondering what Han Yu was up to.