The Deepest Affection in Qin's Time

"Who did Zihan take you to see at the nameless mansion?"

“Fu Nian, the acting head of Xiaoshengxianzhuang.”

Why are Fu Nian and Wu Ming so good to you?

"Because of an essay I wrote."

"What literary theory?"

"Human nature is inherently good and inherently evil".

"What did he say?"

"The nature ordained by Heaven is pure and good, which is the essence of human nature; the nature or nature of the body is a mixture of principle and energy, containing both good and evil..."

"……stop."

Jingni decisively interrupted Cao Yuan's incantation, as she couldn't understand it and was having a headache.

Cao Yuan looked down at the cold sword at his neck and said gently, "It's not your fault. This requires a clear and simple explanation for you to understand, remember it deeply, and truly grasp its meaning..."

Now that he's a scholar encountering a soldier, he can only find joy in his misery.

Jing Ni frowned slightly, removed the sword from Cao Yuan's neck, and sheathed it.

"Have you seen the treasure box?"

Cao Yuan breathed a sigh of relief and shook his head: "No."

Jing Ni was not disappointed; this was within her expectations.

"Go again tomorrow, investigate further, and report back."

Jing Ni gave the order.

Cao Yuan smiled wryly and said, "How can it be so fast? It would arouse Wuming's suspicion."

Jing Ni looked calmly at Cao Yuan, "You have at most three months. If you fail to complete the mission, you will die."

Although Cao Yuan didn't believe that Luo Wang would be willing to kill such a high-level talent as him, he wouldn't go so far as to defy Jing Ni because of it.

“I understand. I will find the bronze box and bring it out as soon as possible.”

Cao Yuan thought to himself, "It seems I have to work on Jing Ni's favorability every now and then. I can't let her treat me like this all the time, can I?"

What if Jing Ni makes a mistake one day? Wouldn't I be wrongfully killed?

……

As the sun sets, a heartbroken man stands in the school.

Xiao Mengjiang has been awake for quite some time.

She sat on the steps, hugging her legs with her arms, resting her chin on her knees, staring blankly at the stone slabs on the ground.

Zihan, who had just seen his senior brother off from Linzi, returned to the academy and was shocked to see Meng Jiang sitting on the steps as if she had lost her soul.

"Meng Jiang, what's wrong?"

As if summoned back to her senses, Xiao Mengjiang stared blankly at Zihan.

"Mr. Zihan, are they really the wives and concubines that Cao Cao just took?"

Because she hadn't spoken for a long time, Xiao Mengjiang's voice was very dry and hoarse, enough to make anyone who heard it feel sorry for her.

Zihan scratched his head. He had no experience in this area; he wasn't as cunning as Cao Cao.

He has always been an upright man!

"Well... Meng Jiang, try to take it easy."

Zihan spoke more and more fluently, analyzing and explaining the reasons to Xiaomengjiang.

"Brother Cao is incredibly talented, and many beauties will surely fall for him in the future. Why don't you find an opportunity to express your feelings to Brother Cao and marry him? Even if you become his concubine, it will still be a beautiful story. Given Brother Cao's character, he will definitely treat you well."

After hearing Zihan's words, Meng Jiang slowly raised her head and looked at the sunset with its red glow filling the sky, as if she had made up her mind about something.

She stood up, biting her pale lips, and said stubbornly, "If I can't be Aman's wife, then I'll be Aman's sister for life, his maid for life, and serve him for life!"

As soon as Xiao Mengjiang finished speaking, she ran away. She wanted to see Aman and stay by his side!

Zihan stared at Xiao Mengjiang, who had run off on her own, and was completely stunned.

Damn!

Cao Cao has such a wonderful sister, and his wife and concubines care for him so much, it's truly...

"Meng Jiang, slow down, I'll take you there!"

Zihan shouted and hurriedly followed to prevent Meng Jiang from encountering danger on the way.

……

Chapter 11 Backyard on Fire

Night fell, and twilight descended.

Cao Yuan had just finished being interrogated by Jing Ni and hadn't even had a chance to catch his breath when he saw Xiao Meng Jiang burst in and Jing Ni instinctively reaching for her sword.

Startled, he hurriedly hugged Jingni's slender waist, not even bothering to appreciate the suppleness and softness of her waist.

"Madam! Calm down! You need to calm down!"

Jing Ni was suddenly hugged from behind by Cao Yuan, and her heart skipped a beat.

Years of experience as an assassin had instantly tensed her delicate body, making her as taut as a mother leopard, and causing her to instinctively reach out and stab Cao Yuan with her sword.

If she hadn't been so restrained, Cao Yuan would be dead by now.

"……let go!"

Seeing that Jing Ni had stopped attacking, Cao Yuan slowly released his arms from around her waist.

Perhaps because they were too close, Cao Yuan seemed to catch a faint, sweet fragrance of a maiden, which was refreshing and made him feel restless.

If Jing Ni hadn't possessed such a cold aura, Cao Yuan would have wanted to continue holding her and smelling her a few more times.

Jing Ni turned around, raised her beautiful eyes, and her pale lips moved slightly as she said in a cold voice that only she and Cao Yuan could hear, "If there's a next time, watch out for your claws!"

Cao Yuan gave an awkward smile.

He thought to himself that one day he would turn the tables and become the master, riding on the salamander's head and having a good time, and venting his anger.

Hmm, while I'm at it, I'll use my claws to measure the circumference of the salamander's chest under its carapace.

He felt it should at least be of cantaloupe quality.

In an era where the average level is no more than an apple, a melon-level powerhouse is enough to dominate the world.

Cao Yuan tried to find amusement amidst his misery.

Li Wu was amazed. This little rascal was lucky. She thought that Lady Jing Ni would at least break Cao Yuan's arm.

Little Meng Jiang, who had just run to the backyard, was stunned by the sudden scene.

So it was all true... Xiao Mengjiang's mind echoed with Cao Yuan's voice calling her "Madam," a sound both bitter and poignant.

"Aman, I..."

Just moments ago, Meng Jiang was full of courage, but now she was timid and didn't know what to say. She twisted her little hands and stood awkwardly in place, as if the world was so vast that there was nowhere for her to stand.

Cao Yuan walked up to Xiao Mengjiang and looked at her red and swollen eyes, which clearly showed that she had been crying for quite some time. He had a bad feeling.

"Who bullied you? Where's Zihan?"

Before Xiao Mengjiang could say anything, Zihan ran in, panting heavily.

"...I'd rather be tortured to death!"

After venting her frustrations, Zihan shouted and accused, "Brother Cao, you're so unfair! You've forgotten your old flame as soon as you have someone new. Do you think Meng Jiang is easy to bully because she's lost her parents? You're a terrible person!"

Cao Yuan was completely confused. What new love or old flame? What was he interested in?

And when did he bully Meng Jiang?

After Zihan saved him, Meng Jiang personally took good care of him, helped him recover from his injuries, and even used her savings to help him open a lock shop in Linzi, enabling him to quickly establish himself in the city. He remembered all of this kindness.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have arranged for Meng Jiang to stay at the academy for temporary refuge in the first place.

"Brother Zihan... how should I begin?"

Cao Yuan was a little unhappy. Anyone would be upset if they were accused of being a scumbag for no reason.

Zihan was determined to stand up for Meng Jiang, and sneered, "Now that you have a wife and concubines, you don't want Meng Jiang anymore? And you still say this isn't Meng Jiang's home?"

Cao Yuan almost spat out a mouthful of blood. When did he ever say something that would deserve to be torn to pieces?

"Brother Zihan, how can you slander someone's innocence with baseless accusations?"

Meng Jiang whispered, "Mr. Zihan, Cao Cao didn't say that..."

Zihan was amused and annoyed. "Meng Jiang, if you keep protecting him like this, he'll bully you to death in the future!"

Cao Yuan suddenly felt a pain in his back molars. He hadn't done anything wrong, so why was he being blamed for everything? At least he should have done something before taking the blame!

Just as Zihan was about to continue her campaign against Cao Cao, she heard Li Wu say with a smile, "It wasn't my Cao Cao who said it, it was me~"

"Uh..." Zihan, who was enjoying the fight from her moral high ground, suddenly fell silent.

He looked at Meng Jiang.

Meng Jiang nodded her little head.

Zihan felt his whole body getting hot, as if a million ants were crawling all over him, making him so embarrassed that he wanted to crawl into a hole and leave.

He looks so much like a clown.

"Um, the moon is nice tonight, I'm going back to admire it."

Zihan had no idea how fast she could run.

But now he knows that he can dash out in the blink of an eye.

Cao Yuan and Xiao Mengjiang looked at each other in bewilderment.

Li Wu, on the other hand, just chuckled innocently.