"If you can kill this person and retrieve the hujia (a type of Chinese stringed instrument) within a year, you will have completed your mission..."

"At that time, you can leave the Blood Shadow Legion, and I will grant you your freedom..."

Cao Cao glanced at Diao Chan and said calmly.

In order to get this woman to do her best to complete this mission, Cao Cao decided to increase his stakes.

He knew that Diao Chan did not like the life of constantly risking her life and had long wanted to break away from the Blood Shadow Legion.

In the past, Cao Cao would certainly not have allowed Diao Chan to leave.

After all, this woman is beautiful and well-suited for carrying out special assassination missions.

However, if Diaochan can complete this mission and successfully bring back the Hujia zither, Cao Cao would not mind letting her leave.

After obtaining the Hu Jia Qin (a type of zither), Cao Cao was essentially granted the mysterious and powerful energy of the East Wind Altar. Coupled with his identity as a vampire, Cao Cao was fully confident in completely unifying the three kingdoms.

At that point, Diao Chan's role will be greatly diminished.

Of course, whether or not to let Diao Chan leave depends on his mood, but the pie in the sky has already been drawn up.

"I understand..."

"Your subordinate will certainly live up to your expectations and complete this mission!"

Diao Chan took a deep breath, feigning excitement, and readily agreed.

"Go down..."

"Pack your things and head straight to Chang'an. You can sneak in during this International Lantern Festival..."

"I'll take care of your identity issue!"

Cao Cao waved for Diao Chan to leave, letting her go without any concern.

These members of the Blood Shadow Legion all took the poison pills he concocted, and they had to take the antidote every six months, otherwise they would die from festering sores all over their bodies, and before they died, they would suffer all kinds of heart-wrenching and unbearable torture.

As long as Diao Chan doesn't want to die, she has to obediently listen to her.

This soul-devouring poison, known as the Myriad Poison Pill, was obtained by Cao Cao by chance from an ancient secret recipe. He was the only person in the world who possessed the antidote for this poison, which is why he was so confident.

Those who take the poison pill are destined to be controlled by him for life.

"My subordinates say goodbye!"

Diao Chan bowed and left, her steps light and quick, looking very happy.

Cao Cao saw everything and couldn't help but let out a mocking smile.

"What a foolish woman..."

"What a waste of this beautiful appearance..."

.........

After leaving the palace and returning to her residence, Diao Chan used her divine sense to confirm that no one was watching her before she suppressed her smile and returned to her room expressionlessly.

Diaochan naturally did not believe Cao Cao's promises.

Cao Cao was cunning and treacherous, and his credibility was inconsistent. He always adhered to the philosophy of "I would rather betray the world than betray the people." He was ruthless, regarded human life as worthless, and would stop at nothing to achieve his goals. He was an absolute hero.

If you believe the promises of such a person, you'll probably be devoured by him, leaving not even bones behind.

"No matter what, at least I can finally get out and relax this time..."

"As long as we can complete the mission and return to Weidu within a year, that's fine..."

"Blood Shadow's people can't infiltrate Chang'an, and Cao Cao won't know the details of my actions. This is actually a good opportunity to study poison pills..."

Diao Chan sat upright in front of the dressing table, gazing at her stunningly beautiful face in the bronze mirror, and murmured to herself.

She yearned for freedom and naturally did not want to be controlled by Cao Cao for her entire life, so she began to slowly study ways to counteract the poison pills at a very young age.

However, being in the capital of Wei, where Cao Cao's spies were everywhere, Diao Chan dared not openly pursue her studies, and thus made little progress.

This trip to Chang'an gave her a glimmer of hope.

Chang'an, as the capital of the Tang Dynasty, is home to countless extraordinary people and talented individuals. Perhaps someone there can cure the poison pill in her body and restore her freedom.

Even if it doesn't work out, she can slowly maneuver around it after completing her mission and returning to Weidu a year later.

As for Cao Cao's promise?

Diao Chan never really took it to heart, treating it as him talking nonsense.

Thinking of the mission, Diao Chan took out the painting again and examined it carefully. After thoroughly memorizing the target's facial features, she burned the painting.

After packing his luggage, he took one last look at his residence, silently wishing he would never come back... and then left Weidu without looking back, riding north on horseback.

In order to avoid causing too much trouble and not revealing her whereabouts, Diao Chan disguised herself before traveling far away and did not choose to travel by spirit boat.

..............................

Chang'an, Qingyun Manor, inside a side room.

"Husband...are you satisfied?"

Ali smiled shyly, lowered her head bashfully, and took back her white silk-stockinged little feet.

"satisfy!"

"Extremely satisfied!"

Jiang Che nodded with a smile, reached out and patted Ali's little head as a reward, then looked at Yun Ying, who had been watching the whole battle, and raised an eyebrow to ask.

"Did you teach Ali all this knowledge?"

There were only three mistresses in Qingyun Manor. Yang Yuhuan didn't understand any of this, and the only one who could teach Ali how to cook dumplings was the little maid Yunying.

"Hehe, yeah..."

"Am I good enough to you?"

"I had to use a lot of persuasion to get Sister Ali to agree!"

Yunying winked playfully, nodded in agreement, and looked smug, as if to say, "Praise me!"

"Sister Yunying, please stop talking..."

"My lord, Ali, please go change your clothes first..."

Hearing Yun Ying's straightforward words, Jiang Che didn't feel anything, but Ali blushed.

She gave Yun Ying a reproachful look, stammered out a sentence, and then headed straight for the next room with her bare white silk stockings.

Because she was walking too fast, her feet were a little slippery, and Ali stumbled and almost fell.

"Sister Ali, be careful..."

"If I accidentally fall, my husband will be very worried..."

Yunying laughed so hard she almost fell over, her body trembling uncontrollably, her full breasts heaving, and tears were almost streaming down her face.

Yunying never expected that her usually shrewd sister, Ali, would have such a silly side.

You should at least wear proper shoes before leaving, otherwise what if you slip and fall?

"You disrespectful brat!"

Ali glared at Yun Ying, feeling extremely frustrated. She shouldn't have listened to this little girl's nonsense and let her witness the whole thing!

Ali felt incredibly embarrassed and wished she could disappear into the ground. Without looking back, she quickly left the room.

"Is it that funny?"

"Weren't you the same way back then?"

Seeing Yun Ying laughing so hard she was shaking, Jiang Che teased her.

Yun Ying is completely taking advantage of the newcomer's lack of knowledge, just because she's an experienced person!

After all, when she first stepped on his foot, Yun Ying wasn't much better off herself.

"devil……"

"You just can't stand to see me happy, can you!"

Yun Ying gave Jiang Che a charmingly reproachful look, seemingly both angry and resentful, and then playfully punched Jiang Che's chest with her little pink fist.

Jiang Che, however, pressed down on Yun Ying's beautiful black hair and spoke in a deep voice.

"It's your turn to clean up the mess!"

Yun Ying readily agreed, her eyes glazed over. She gathered her long, loose hair into a bun, then bent her knees, her beautiful legs clad in black stockings, and knelt before Jiang Che…

...............

Two quarters of an hour later,

Yun Ying stood up from the ground and was about to turn around to wash up when Jiang Che called out to her.

Facing the curious and puzzled look from Yun Ying, Jiang Che smiled faintly and spoke.

"You should understand the importance of not wasting food..."

Yun Ying was stunned for a moment, but quickly understood. Although she was speechless, she still obeyed.

Yunying picked up a cup of cold tea from the table beside her and took a big gulp, swallowing it all down. Only then did she feel like she had come back to life and let out a long sigh of relief.

Seeing Jiang Che looking over, Yun Ying opened her cherry-like mouth, stuck out her little tongue, and gestured for Jiang Che to check it himself.

"You are indeed extremely sensible!"

"Remember to keep this good habit in the future!"

Jiang Che looked pleased and praised him generously.

As the eldest daughter of the Yun family, Yun Ying had lived a life of luxury since childhood, and naturally had no concept of not wasting food.

Although his mindset had already taken shape, it has gradually changed under Jiang Che's guidance. He is a promising young man!

"Do you still want a next time?"

"You scoundrel, keep dreaming!"

Yun Ying's eyes widened, her full chest trembling with anger, and she felt a slight pain in her breasts.

This time, she was just going with the flow, but Jiang Che, that shameless guy, actually took advantage of the situation.

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