Chapter 144 Tian Mi's Sorrow

Cheng Jiao calmly sipped the fragrant tea handed to him by Zi Nu.

Anyone with a discerning eye could tell that Situ Wanli had something to say, but he was not in a hurry.

Situ Wanli smiled and said, "Chang'an Jun's Snow-top Silver Shuttle is truly a sacred tea. Just smelling its fragrance is enough to make people salivate."

"If Master Situ wants to try it, I can give you some."

"Changan Jun is really straightforward. I will be very honored to refuse your offer."

Cheng Jiao smiled and said, "In that case, please tell me what is your purpose in coming to see me, Master Situ?"

Situ Wanli's face became solemn.

"Changan Jun, you are in danger now."

Cheng Jiao remained calm and said, "Oh? What kind of danger is that? I am all ears."

"Do you know the night?"

“Everyone knows.”

Situ Wanli narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "The Treasure Pavilion has accumulated countless wealth. According to my estimation, it is worth at least 700,000 gold coins."

Cheng Jiao was amazed, as expected of a casino owner who used abacus, his vision was really good.

"What does it have to do with Jubao Pavilion?"

Situ Wanli said confidently: "I have been in Xinzheng Qianlongtang for many years and have had many dealings with Yemu. I know Yemu's owner Ji Wuye quite well."

"Master Situ, do you mean to say that Ji Wuye will not let me go? Are you planning to use me as a scapegoat?"

Situ Wanli was startled, and seeing that Cheng Jiao didn't seem to care, he became unsure.

"That's right. Situ came here this time to help Lord Chang'an share his worries."

Cheng Jiao found it somewhat amusing.

"Then I wonder how Master Situ can help me relieve my worries?"

Situ Wanli is very confident.

"I wonder if you are interested in the wealth of Jubao Pavilion?"

"Oh? Could it be that the farmers are also planning to take over the Treasure Pavilion?"

"No, this is just Wanli's personal calculation."

Situ Wanli took a sip of tea. He had prepared a lot in order to come here today.

At present, the positions of the heads of the six halls and four Yue halls of the Nong family have not yet been determined.

There were two or three people who were qualified to compete with him. In order to prevent any accidents, he decided to take a gamble and make himself the only candidate for the leader of Siyue Hall.

And the bet is placed on Cheng Jiao.

"I just don't know what plan Hall Master Situ has for Jubao Pavilion."

Situ Wanli sat upright.

"Seize the wealth in the Treasure Pavilion."

Cheng Jiao narrowed his eyes. He didn't expect that the Flathead Brother, who had always focused on winning, would have such a plan.

"Do you think I am qualified and capable of robbing this money?"

Situ Wanli said firmly: "Yes."

"You might as well talk about it."

"Baiyue Tianze, Guigu Weizhuang, the prince of Han, the grandson of the prime minister, Luowang Tianzi, the brother of the King of Qin, and... the Situ of the Nong family."

Cheng Jiao seemed to be thinking about something.

"Master Situ knows a lot. The Nong family's intelligence network is beyond our expectations."

Situ Wanli did not hide it: "As for the new policy of South Korea, I am responsible for coordinating all matters of the farmers. I have heard about everything that has happened in Xinzheng in recent days."

Cheng Jiao slowly stood up and walked to the floor-to-ceiling window.

"Since Master Situ knows so much, why not cooperate with Ye Mu? As the strongest force in South Korea, isn't it a better choice?"

Situ Wanli stood up at the same time and stood behind Cheng Jiao.

"Ye Mu is greedy. If you cooperate with Ye Mu, I'm afraid you will lose in the end. I, Situ, have always been unwilling to make a bet that will lose money."

Cheng Jiao turned around and looked at Situ Wanli.

"I wonder what Master Situ wants?"

Situ couldn't help but laugh and said, "One tenth of the wealth, all the people and intelligence from the Xinzheng farmers are at your disposal."

Cheng Jiao narrowed his eyes slightly: "Very tempting."

Situ Wanli was confident that Cheng Jiao would agree. Even with the Tianze Liusha, it would be extremely difficult to seize the wealth of Jubao Pavilion.

But Situ Wanli obviously didn't know that for Cheng Jiao, the wealth in Jubao Pavilion was basically available for him to take out at any time.

All he cared about was the aftermath, how to transport the money out of Xinzheng and into Xianyang without anyone noticing, so that it could become the capital for him to be crowned king and appointed prime minister.

After Cheng Jiao finished speaking, he waved his hand and said, "Tang Master Situ, I appreciate your kindness. Tang Master Situ, please go back."

The smile that had just appeared on Situ Wanli's face froze in an instant.

Could it be that Cheng Jiao is not tempted by the wealth of Jubao Pavilion?

Could it be that the Jubao Pavilion that Cheng Jiao set up in Xinzheng was just for fun?

Or is it that my analysis from the intelligence is wrong?

"Master Cheng Jiao, this..."

Cheng Jiao felt a little regretful when looking at the exquisite Tian Mi. He knew that if Tian Mi was the price, Situ Wanli would give it to him without hesitation.

But he didn't want to create any trouble. Who knows what kind of trouble Situ, a profit-oriented guy, will cause in the future.

As for Tian Mi, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future and she can't run away.

Tian Mi's beautiful eyes moved. Just now, Cheng Jiao glanced at her inadvertently, and she read something from Cheng Jiao's eyes.

She was familiar with the man's desire for her.

Although Cheng Jiao concealed it well, he couldn't hide it from her sixth sense.

After all, as a goddess of peasant disciples, she was all too familiar with these eager and lustful looks.

Looking at the hesitant Situ Wanli, he had an idea in his mind.

Seeing Cheng Jiao's firm tone, Situ Wanli couldn't help feeling quite regretful.

This time, he used his connections to transfer many disciples from the Zhu family to increase his bargaining chips in the subsequent game.

Unexpectedly, the plan aborted before it even started, which is such a pity.

But he is also a character, and he would not do anything ridiculous like Tian Jia Menghu.

He bowed to Cheng Jiao and left with Zhu Zhong and Tian Mi.

Zhu Zhong followed Situ Wanli out of Zilanxuan, with an imperceptible cunningness between his brows and a gleam of brilliance in his eyes.

"Master Situ, since Cheng Jiao disagrees, let's go find Ji Wuye!"

Situ Wanli pondered and said nothing.

He was very worried about cooperating with Ye Mu.

Most importantly, Ye Mu didn't seem to need his help to get the wealth in the Treasure Pavilion.

Even if Liusha interferes, Ji Wuye still has a great chance of winning.

"Let's talk about this later. Let's go back to Qianlong Hall and discuss it."

Tian Mi twisted her slender waist and followed Situ Wanli, listening to his casual chat with Zhu Zhong. She had an idea in her mind and prepared to talk to Situ Wanli in private.

She wanted to try and see if she could negotiate the matter. If not, she was confident that she could get in touch with Cheng Jiao.

A royal prince who can own a fiefdom at any time is worth her all-in.
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Zi Nu looked at Cheng Jiao who was calm and composed, and chuckled, "Why don't you consider it? The Nong family has many disciples in Xinzheng."

Cheng Jiao placed his hand on Zi Nu's lower abdomen and rubbed it slowly.

"I can't bear to give up one tenth of my wealth."

Zi Nu placed her hand on Cheng Jiao's hand that was rubbing her belly.

"No one would be willing to give it up. It's equivalent to three or four Zi Lan Xuans."

Cheng Jiao kissed Zi Nu’s little mouth.

"Are you free tonight?"

Zi Nu couldn't help but give Cheng Jiao a blank look: "Don't you want to be with Jing Wei tonight?"

Cheng Jiao was speechless and forgot about it.

"Well, do you want to come together?"

Zi Nu glanced at Cheng Jiao and snorted, "You wish."

"Well, I'll be with Jingwei in the first half of the night, and I'll go look for you in the second half."

Zi Nu felt Cheng Jiao's hand on her lower abdomen, gradually moving upwards.

Her face flushed a little and she twisted her body unnaturally in Cheng Jiao's arms.

"What are you thinking? I won't do it."

Cheng Jiao didn't say anything. Seeing Zi Nu's shy look, he knew that he couldn't force her into anything, but it seemed like he could give it a try. It wouldn't be a loss either way~——
Tian Mi met Situ Wanli privately in a cubicle and told him what she saw at noon and her thoughts.

"Master, I think we can give it a try. It won't hurt either way."

Situ Wanli looked at Tian Mi in front of him. She was indeed a beauty that could make any man fall in love with her. She could be considered an absolutely stunning beauty.

Although she is a little inferior to the girl Zi Nu who is beside Cheng Jiao, she just lacks some experience and time.

He had no interest in beauty; the only thing that excited him was the money he won from gambling.

When Tian Mi was talking to him, he was analyzing Tian Mi's advantages.

Young and beautiful, a virgin, observant and calculating.

"In that case, let's give it a try. I'll write a letter right now to invite Cheng Jiao to come out. Don't let me down. If this works, I'll guarantee you entry into the Four Mountains Hall. After a few years of training, I'll let you be in charge of this place. How do you think?"

Tian Mi did not show any excitement, even though she was indeed very excited in her heart.

"Thank you, Master. Tian Mi will definitely get things done! However."

Situ Wanli was a little unhappy.

"What else do you want?"

Tian Mi quickly said, "Tian Mi doesn't want anything, but can I write this letter myself?"

Situ Wanli thought about it and thought that if Cheng Jiao was really interested in Tian Mi, it would be a good idea for Tian Mi to write the invitation in her own name.

"Well, it's better not to delay this matter, lest Cheng Jiao forgets you. Write it quickly, and I will send someone to deliver it immediately."

Tian Mi breathed a sigh of relief. She was really worried that Situ Wanli would be upset.

After all, the purpose of inviting Cheng Jiao out was not to discuss business. Sometimes, it would be easier to get to the point if you were more direct with men.
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Cheng Jiao had just eaten some snacks brought by Zi Nu, and was holding the envelope signed by Situ Wanli, feeling a little confused.

I just refused, and now you come again. This is not a polite thing to do.

But after reading the letter, his expression became strange.

The font is beautiful and the paper has a heart-warming fragrance.

It's just that the content is a bit indecent, hinting at him everywhere, whether he wants to come out and play, I can't wait~
Zi Nu walked in with sliced ​​Lu Yuebai peaches (a famous peach produced in Nanyang) and saw Cheng Jiao reading a letter with a strange expression on his face.

"What's wrong? What's the matter, Master Situ?"

Cheng Jiao put it away without leaving a trace and made up a reason.

"He has something urgent to talk to me about. It seems that there is some action in the night."

Zi Nu picked up a piece of peach and fed it into Cheng Jiao's mouth.

There was a little worry between his brows: "Nothing will happen, right? However, I haven't received any information about any major actions by Ye Mu. Could it be that Situ Wanli has ulterior motives?"

Cheng Jiao ate the peach that Zi Nu was holding in her mouth and smiled: "Who knows, the night has sent the leader of the birds to approach me, maybe there is something shameful going on."

Zi Nu agreed with what she thought. She had never received any relevant information about Ying Ge.

If Cheng Jiao had not directly pointed out Yingge's identity, she would never have let this woman of unknown origin and skilled in martial arts get close to Cheng Jiao like this.
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Cheng Jiao left Zilanxuan alone and walked to the place where Situ Wanli had agreed to meet him.

It was a small tea house nestled in the mountains and beside a lake. If Zi Nu hadn't told him how to get there, he might not have been able to find it.

Being able to set up a tea house so close to the royal palace in this royal city where every inch of land is valuable is not something that can be purchased with money.

According to Zi Nu, this is the property of the fourth young master Han Yu.

Cheng Jiao couldn't help but admire this old guy for hiding his secrets well. If it wasn't for Lady Hu's accidental discovery, who would have thought that the Iron Blood Alliance of South Korea was controlled by Han Yu.

Tian Mi was waiting in the teahouse in person, and her eyes lit up when she saw Cheng Jiao arriving.

"Sir, here."

Cheng Jiao looked at the well-dressed Tian Mi and couldn't help but admire her in his heart. She was indeed the Pink Enchantress. She was about the same age as him, but she could enter a man's heart so accurately and bring out the advantages of her beauty to the extreme.

Seems pure and charming.

The pink and purple shoulder-length straight hair has short hair curled inwards.

Unlike ordinary women, her eyebrows are painted in the same pink and purple color as her hair.
She creatively put two symmetrical teardrop moles under her eyes and wore a pink and purple high-slit skirt that fit her figure very well.

There are enchanting patterns on the round thighs that seem to be exposed but not yet exposed.

It looks very much like the flesh-colored ribbon-patterned leotards worn by rhythmic gymnasts in my previous life.

The exquisite jade feet are wearing high heels with wooden soles, and the uppers are made of red cloth and almost transparent red silk brocade.

Cheng Jiao felt a little disappointed and thought that he should learn from Yue Er and use the transparent red silk brocade to make a strap and wrap it around the calf to make it more attractive. He couldn't help but want to teach her.

Seeing Cheng Jiao staring at her, Tian Mi felt a little restrained and a little complacent.

She had carefully designed this outfit. If she wasn't in a hurry, she could have made it even more exquisite.

Cheng Jiao took the initiative to put his arm around Tian Mi's slender waist, and Tian Mi consciously walked towards the teahouse close to Cheng Jiao.

It's quite interesting to see two people with ulterior motives hanging out together.

When they arrived at the private room booked by Situ Wanli, Tian Mi took the initiative to open the door for Cheng Jiao and bowed politely.

"Sir, please come in."

When Situ Wanli saw Cheng Jiao coming in, his usually serious face couldn't help but break into a smile.

Since Cheng Jiao can come, it means that Tian Mi’s previous speculation is indeed true.

"It is an honor for Chang'an Jun to take time out of his busy schedule to come here."

Cheng Jiao smiled and said, "Brother Situ is very much in my heart, so Cheng Jiao will naturally accept the invitation."

"In that case, I won't disturb Chang'an Jun's good times. I hope Chang'an Jun has a good time."

Situ Wanli was tactful enough not to stay any longer, as he knew exactly what his purpose was.

Situ Wanli had no hesitation at all about sending the woman away.

If we can sell the field honey and earn tens of thousands of gold coins, I'm afraid all the farmers will give their full support.

Cheng Jiao watched his good brother Situ Wanli leave with a smile.

He didn't know that this was Tian Mi's initiative and thought it was a plot from Situ.

Tian Mi looked at Cheng Jiao in front of her with her head lowered.

It’s not that I’m shy, I’m just not sure what kind of temperament Cheng Jiao likes in women.

But when he thought of Zi Nu who was beside Cheng Jiao today, he made up his mind.

Cheng Jiao didn't say anything. He drank by himself and admired the young Tian Mi.

Seeing Tian Mi keeping her head down.

"Lift your head."

Tian Mi looked up obediently and looked at Cheng Jiao with affectionate eyes.

Cheng Jiao nodded with satisfaction.

"Yes, come and sit in my arms."

Tian Mi pursed her pink thin lips lightly and obediently half-lay in Cheng Jiao's arms.

A slender white jade hand holds a glass of sake.

"Sir, please have a drink."

Cheng Jiao took the wine glass and looked at Tian Mi, who was full of affection in his arms.

"Since you've invited me to drink, why don't you feed me yourself, beauty?"

Tian Mi couldn't help but chuckle when she heard this, "Young Master is right. It's Tian Mi who is ignorant."

Cheng Jiao patted Tian Mi's slender, round, white and smooth thighs. They were very tight and elastic, and he could feel the soft touch when he touched them carefully.

Tian Mi felt pain when Cheng Jiao slapped her, but she didn't dare to say anything. She could only look at Cheng Jiao with resentment and spoke in a coquettish tone.

"Sir, please be gentle, it hurts."

Cheng Jiao said with a smile: "It still hurts in the back, but that's nothing."

Tian Mi blushed and naturally understood what Cheng Jiao was referring to.

"Come, have a drink, young master."

She put the wine glass to Cheng Jiao's mouth, but saw that Cheng Jiao had his lips tightly closed and was looking at her with a half-smile in his eyes.

Tian Mi was a little confused: "Why don't you drink, young master?"

Cheng Jiao said slowly: "I'm afraid there's poison in the wine."

Tian Mi smiled charmingly when she heard that.

"Can I have a drink first?"

Cheng Jiao said ambiguously while unbuckling Tian Mi's belt.

"No need to bother, just feed me with your mouth."

Tian Mi widened her eyes slightly. Feed with mouth?
Although she had read many medical books and had a good understanding of the human body structure, and even privately read many bizarre erotic pictures, this program was not mentioned in any of the books.

But after thinking about it, it didn't matter. Anyway, I came here just to seduce Cheng Jiao. I was even ready to sacrifice myself, so why should I care about other things?

Tian Mi took a sip of the wine and held it in her mouth.

He put his arms around Cheng Jiao's neck and narrowed his seductive eyes.

She pouted her plump little mouth.

At Tian Mi's initiative, Cheng Jiao sucked the wine out of her mouth.

The taste is very tempting, even ordinary wine has become nectar at this time.

Cheng Jiao smacked his lips and said, "Not bad, not bad. I didn't realize you were quite talented."

Tian Mi, with her clothes disheveled, pressed against Cheng Jiao's chest, exhaling a scent that smelled of alcohol, and smiled softly, "As long as you are satisfied, young master."

Although Cheng Jiao was very pleased to see Tian Mi throwing herself at him, he did not continue to indulge in her.

"Tell me, what did Situ Wanli ask you to do? Are you still thinking of cooperating with me to plot against Jubao Pavilion?"

Tian Mi's heart tightened. She didn't expect Cheng Jiao to take the initiative to bring it up at this time.

"Young Master has a keen eye. He can tell at a glance that Tian Mi is worried."

Cheng Jiao narrowed his eyes and looked at Tian Mi's seductive eyes.

"If that's the case, then I'm sorry to disappoint you."

Tian Mi's pretty face turned pale. She didn't know why Cheng Jiao, who was so obsessed with her beauty just now, directly and ruthlessly rejected her.

"Sir, can't you think about it again?"

Cheng Jiao continued without saying anything more. He picked up Tian Mi domineeringly and threw her onto the bed.

Tian Mi almost cried because of the pain.

The voice was a little tearful: "Sir, you can't do this!"

Cheng Jiao rested his head on Tian Mi’s fair and tight neck.

"What can I do?"

Tian Mi bit her almost pale lower lip.

"Since you are unwilling to cooperate with the Hall Master, why do you still want my body?"

She doesn't mind losing her virginity, but she does mind being taken advantage of.

Cheng Jiao held Tian Mi's pale face and examined her.

"Although I don't plan to cooperate with Situ Wanli, I can cooperate with you."

Tian Mi was a little confused and looked at Cheng Jiao with a dull look.

Although she had thought about getting in touch with Cheng Jiao, it was just a thought.

After all, Cheng Jiao's status is noble, and I only rely on my beauty without any other bargaining chips. If I force myself on him, I will inevitably become his plaything in the end.

But Cheng Jiao suddenly said to her, I am optimistic about you and want to work with you, which made it hard for her to believe.

Subconsciously, I thought that this was Cheng Jiao's trick.

Tian Mi came back to her senses and half closed her eyes.

"Sir, please stop joking. Please let Tian Mi go."

Cheng Jiao chuckled and said nothing. Since you don’t believe it, then I’ll go up first to show my respect.

Cheng Jiao was not as gentle to Zi Nu and Hong Lian as he was to her.

On the contrary, he felt no regret at all.

Tian Mi could have still gritted her teeth and held on for a while.

Tears flowed uncontrollably from the corners of his eyes, he was almost desperate with shame and anger.

Not only was he being taken advantage of for free, but he also felt like he was being roasted like a chicken, being torn apart and eaten.

There was always a voice in her heart that seemed to blame her, telling her not to be so smart anymore because she couldn't afford to offend anyone.

Due to the pain in her body and heart, Tian Mi began to cry softly.

It was as if she were a widow on a lonely boat, her voice was mournful and complaining.

Cheng Jiao has no mercy.

For a woman like Tian Mi, you have to make her despair first and then give her hope, so that she can do things for you willingly until she can no longer live without you.

The place after a storm is always in a mess.

After Cheng Jiao felt comfortable, he calmly got out of bed and poured himself a cup of tea.

Entering the halftime break, not because we couldn't continue, but because of Tian Mi's health
Tian Mi half-huddled on the side of the bed, the fear in her eyes had not yet dissipated. She looked at Cheng Jiao who was drinking tea not far away, her white teeth trembling from time to time.

When she saw Cheng Jiao walking towards her with a smile, she subconsciously grabbed the quilt to cover her extremely attractive figure.

I am afraid Cheng Jiao will do it again.

Cheng Jiao sat on the bed with his legs crossed, just short of a cigarette.

"How is it? Are you comfortable? Do you want to continue?"

Tian Mi no longer had the charm she had before, and looked a little sad.

"Sir, let me go."

She actually wanted to use the Nong family to threaten Cheng Jiao.

But reason told her not to try to challenge a man's bottom line, especially a man who could decide her future at will.

Cheng Jiao looked at the panic in Tian Mi's soft eyes, and looked at him with fear.

"I can let you go, but our cooperation needs to be finalized first."

Seeing Cheng Jiao's fierce eyes, Tian Mi knew that today would not end peacefully.

Some are afraid: "What cooperation?"

When she was being tortured by Cheng Jiao on the bed just now, she had thought about what Cheng Jiao had just said.

She really didn't understand why Cheng Jiao could cooperate with her.

She is not yet a formal disciple of the Sixth Hall, but just an ordinary disciple in the Farmer’s Headquarters.

Apart from her enchanting beauty, she has no other advantages.

If Cheng Jiao really just coveted my beauty, he should have just said it directly.

As long as Situ Wanli said a word, she would follow Cheng Jiao obediently.

No matter how unwilling she was, there were so many things going on in a farming family, and no one would care about the mental journey of a beautiful female disciple.

This is the tragedy of people of low status. Without strength, they can only be slaughtered by others.

Cheng Jiao saw the desire and fear in Tian Mi's eyes.

Youyou said, "Are you willing to be my concubine?"

Tian Mi was stunned. Becoming Cheng Jiao's concubine?
Can such a good thing happen?

It was not yet the time when Qin Shi Huang conquered the six kingdoms, and the farmers did not have a clear attitude towards the Qin State.

To put it bluntly, as long as she could become Cheng Jiao's official concubine, her status in the farming family would rise.

Even Situ Wanli had to be polite when seeing her and would not dare to be like he is now, not caring about her at all.

Although concubines in this era basically had no human rights and their status was not as high as that of the wife, that was only within the family.

When she was outside, she was a standard noble lady, and everyone who saw her had to address her as Madam.

Seeing that Tian Mi was interested, Cheng Jiao couldn't help but sigh at the benefits of being the brother of King Qin. As soon as his name was known, people were willing to come in.

But he is not a sex-crazy man. Not every woman can crawl into his bed and warm it for him. He is very picky.

"I can make you my concubine, but before that, you have to complete our cooperation. Just because you are a woman does not mean you are qualified to be my concubine, do you understand?"

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