The Deepest Affection in Qin's Time

“Princess Honglian,” Cao Yuan said with a smile, “Brother Han, don’t you think so?”

Han Fei suddenly widened his eyes, his gaze filled with terror, and said, "You, you..."

"How did you know, right?" Cao Yuan chuckled. "Just a guess."

"Alright, now that we know who wants it, things are much easier." Cao Yuan said with a smile, "I won't let Brother Han spend any more money. I'll personally deliver it to Her Highness Honglian when I have time."

"No!" Han Fei said urgently, "I'll go raise the money right now. Give me the necklace, and I'll deliver it!"

"Brother Han..." Cao Yuan said with emotion, "Your sister is my sister, why bother raising money? It would only hurt our feelings."

Han Fei felt as if a herd of alpacas was galloping through his mind.

It's better to hurt feelings, do you really want to talk about feelings?

If you're looking for romance, go to Zilan Pavilion and find your Zi Nu!

"In that case..."

Han Fei took a deep breath.

Cao Yuan immediately became alert, lest he suffer an unexpected setback. At the same time, he became curious about the Reverse Scale Sword, wondering what was so magical about it that it possessed such a powerful weapon spirit.

"Alright, let's go together now."

Han Fei said dejectedly.

Cao Yuan blinked, "Brother-in-law, you're going too far..."

"Let's do it another day, I really don't have time today..."

Han Fei nearly choked on his breath.

He's already made so many concessions, and you still...

"All right……"

Han Fei reluctantly agreed.

The bottom line is like a girl's panties; once it's crossed, it will only get shorter and shorter until it's gone.

"Brother, so you were here!"

A clear and sweet voice rang out.

Han Fei and Cao Yuan looked at the same time.

However, compared to Cao Yuan, Han Fei's expression was quite interesting.

In the distance, a graceful and sweet-looking young woman, holding a sword, came running towards them.

Her flowing pink dress danced as she ran, like a butterfly fluttering in the air—a truly beautiful and captivating sight.

The girl had cherry-red lips and snow-white skin. Her amber eyes were bright and sparkling, full of spirit.

"Little sister, why did you leave the palace?"

Han Fei asked, forcing himself to be brave.

"Hehe, of course I came out to find the necklace with my brother."

Honglian was in a pretty good mood. Although she was holding a sword, she didn't have a stern face, which made Han Fei relax a little.

"So you are Brother Han's younger sister. My name is Cao Yuan."

Cao Yuan greeted him with a big smile.

Han Fei glanced at Cao Yuan subconsciously, his eyelids twitching wildly.

At this moment, in his eyes, Cao Yuan's smile looked utterly lewd, like a lecherous thief plotting against his sister.

Honglian then noticed the handsome young man beside Han Fei. She said with a grin, "I know you. My brother told me to be wary of you. He said you're very promiscuous. You went to Zilan Pavilion to spend the night as soon as you arrived in Xinzheng."

Cao Yuan's face darkened.

You brother-in-law, how dare you smear him like this!

This is intolerable!

Your sister is mine now!

I, Cao Cao, said it!

Chapter 87 The lady's skin is so white and tender after washing!

Han Fei felt a little embarrassed.

But it was only a tiny bit.

"Little sister, let's go back to the palace first. I've already taken care of the necklace. I can get it back tomorrow."

Han Fei didn't want his younger sister to stay with Cao Yuan for too long, lest Cao Yuan kidnap her.

"You've got it sorted out? Then why don't you go get it now?"

"Because Brother Han lied!" Cao Yuan exclaimed. "I never expected that Brother Han wouldn't tell a single truth these days."

Honglian frowned and questioned Cao Yuan, "What makes you think my brother is lying?"

Han Fei was extremely anxious, and sweat poured down his forehead.

He looked at Cao Yuan expectantly, his voice tinged with pleading, "Brother Cao..."

Cao Yuan sneered, "Because the necklace is in my hands; it was given to me by your brother as collateral."

"Having learned the whole story, I told Brother Han that since it belongs to Her Highness the Princess, there's no need to talk about money. Brother Han and I will return it to Her Highness together."

"But I never expected that Brother Han would lie to Her Highness and say that the necklace was lost!"

"As expected, Brother Han will say anything when it comes to drinking."

You want to smear me, huh? I can't let you be the only one doing it to me!

Han Fei was stunned, speechless as he looked up at the sky. What sins had he committed to deserve such treatment?

Honglian said angrily, "Why did you lend me fifty gold coins! I thought it was to find the necklace, but it turns out it was for drinking! You're shameless!"

It's no wonder she believed Cao Yuan; Han Fei had done anything for the sake of drinking.

Cao Yuan added fuel to the fire, saying, "That's right, Brother Han is too dishonest. He deliberately spoke ill of me in front of His Highness and slandered me."

Han Fei was so angry he gritted his teeth, but he couldn't utter a single word in rebuttal.

The necklace is indeed in Cao Yuan's possession; it was given to Cao Yuan as collateral.

"Little sister, let's go back to the palace."

Han Fei said in a humble voice, "Brother was wrong, he shouldn't have lied."

Honglian's face was tense, and she gripped her sword tightly in her hand.

She looked at Cao Yuan, "Where's the necklace?"

Cao Yuan said in a serious tone, "It will be at home. Tomorrow I will personally deliver it to the palace and give it to Her Highness the Princess."

"Fine." Honglian glared at Han Fei. "I'll deal with you when we get back to the palace."

Han Fei subconsciously touched his face, which was still not completely swollen, and felt a chill run down his spine.

Cao Yuan gave Han Fei a look that said "good luck" before leaving leisurely.

This is a classic case of being too clever for one's own good. I can only hope that my brother-in-law doesn't actually get disfigured.

Otherwise, it wouldn't look good to attend his and Honglian's wedding.

……

The moon shines brightly, the dew is cold, and the eight directions are free of dust.

In the dead of night, only a few places with torches provided light in the Liu residence; almost all the houses were dark, except for Madam Hu's room...

When Cao Yuan climbed over the wall into the West Garden under the cover of night, he glimpsed through the crack in the wooden window of Madam Hu's room that Madam Hu was sitting under the lamplight, one hand supporting her cheek, the other holding a book, gazing at the moon in a daze.

Perhaps they were so captivated by Chang'e and the Jade Rabbit that they didn't notice anything amiss, even though he hadn't bothered to conceal his presence.

Cao Yuan smiled slightly, then secretly slipped to Madam Hu's window and took a closer look at her.

Madam Hu was not a stunning beauty, but her delicate and vulnerable demeanor, and her absent-minded, dazed look, were quite captivating.

"Madam, what are you thinking about?"

Cao Yuan poked his head out of the window.

Mrs. Hu was stunned for a moment, then her beautiful, watery eyes widened, and her pink and delicate mouth opened at the same time.

She instinctively wanted to scream, but her fair hands had unknowingly covered her alluring little mouth, saving Cao Yuan the time of gagging her.

"Sir, sir, please come in quickly..."

Mrs. Hu took a few breaths before regaining her composure.

With a mix of excitement and unease, she quickly glanced at the situation inside the West Garden.

The maid who served her had already left and gone to sleep in the servants' quarters; the entire West Garden was almost deserted.

She is now very glad that she listened to her sister and lived alone in Xiyuan, otherwise she would have been in big trouble.

The room was silent. Cao Yuan gently pushed open the door to Madam Hu's bedroom.

Madam Hu's boudoir was simple and elegant, decorated with many green plants, which was almost consistent with her aesthetic sense of clothing.

"Madam, have you missed me?"

Cao Yuan walked behind Madam Hu, flicked his finger, and extinguished the bronze lamp by the windowsill, letting the moonlight spill into the room, casting a white glow.

Madam Hu let out a long sigh. Cao Yuan's appearance last night had shattered her sixteen years of peace, making it impossible for her to remain calm any longer.

"Mr. Cao Yuan, my daughter..."

Mrs. Hu frowned and couldn't help but bring up her daughter again.

She spent the entire day agonizing over whether to go see her daughter, whether to inquire about her...

Even now, she is still struggling with this.

If Cao Yuan doesn't come tonight, she'll probably have trouble sleeping.