Chapter 186: Madam Mingzhu Arrives
"Wait a minute!"

Han Fei and Zhang Liang ran over breathlessly.

He was drinking wine with Zhang Liang and talking about his innermost feelings when he suddenly noticed that the weather outside had changed. Cheng Jiao had informed him that Tianze was being sent out for a night stroll, which was nothing.

But when did Tianze not run out of the city, but went to Zilanxuan instead? Even Luowang Tianzi killers ran to Zilanxuan! They all like to play exciting games!

What is going on? Cheng Jiao is not reliable at all! Han Fei labeled Cheng Jiao without hesitation.

Tianze watched Han Fei pass by him and felt a little eager to make a move. Since Cheng Jiao couldn't hold him hostage, Han Fei was also a good choice.

Han Fei noticed Tianze's restless gaze, looked at Wei Zhuang, then looked at Jingwei and Zinu beside Cheng Jiao, and shook his head with great emotion.

Cheng Jiao naturally noticed Han Fei's expression. He coughed lightly, and Tianze was instantly entangled by Zi Nu's red soft sword, unable to move. In addition, he had been chased all night and lost too much blood. He couldn't hold on any longer and fainted.

Wei Zhuang was very confused. When did Zi Nu become stronger than him? She was clearly a level weaker than him not long ago.

Han Fei looked at Zi Nu in surprise, "Miss Zi Nu has made a breakthrough?"

Zi Nu chuckled and said, "It was the young master who helped me."

Han Fei nodded. He was not sure how strong Zi Nu was, but he felt that she was a little stronger.

Ji Wuye looked at Han Fei chatting as if nothing had happened.

"Mr. Nine, are you trying to stop this general?"

Han Fei glanced at Tianze who was captured by Zi Nu. Seeing that Tianze was covered in blood and seriously injured, he was afraid that Tianze would die from excessive blood loss.

"General Ji, Baiyue Tianze has been captured, why are you mobilizing troops?"

After Han Fei finished speaking, he saw a headless body not far away and asked in surprise, "Who is this?"

The Blood-Robed Marquis approached slowly: "This is a person who shouldn't have died."

Cheng Jiao stood up, fanning himself with his folding fan and said, "He is also a man who should have died long ago."

Han Fei was confused. What are you two talking about?
Wei Zhuang briefly told Han Fei in a low voice what had just happened.

Han Fei pondered and said, "Internal affairs of the Qin State should naturally be resolved by the Qin State. Lao Ai committed treason and was beheaded by Prince Chengjiao. He deserved the punishment."

Ji Wuye grinned and said, "Since Lord Sikou said so, this general will not care. But Tianze's behavior is suspicious. He wanted to hide in Zilanxuan while being chased by this general and the marquis. This general has reason to suspect that Zilanxuan is related to the previous theft in Jubao Pavilion!"

Han Fei's face darkened. "So General Ji is going to search Zi Lan Xuan?"

The Blood-Robed Marquis said calmly, "This concerns the interests of everyone in Korea. I hope that Master Nine will not stop it."

Ji Wuye continued, "This general forgot that I heard that Zi Lan Xuan is backed by the Ninth Young Master and Lord Chang'an. To search Zi Lan Xuan, we need the consent of Lord Si Kou and Lord Chang'an."

Han Fei and Cheng Jiao were both a little surprised. When did they start to protect Zi Lan Xuan? On second thought, they realized that Ji Wuye had bad intentions. If a large amount of gold and silver treasures were found in Zi Lan Xuan, he would have to bear the blame.

Cheng Jiao chuckled and said, "General Ji has said so much, but it's all one-sided. How can you prove that Tianze is related to Zilanxuan?"

Ji Wuye laughed loudly when he heard what Cheng Jiao said. Looking at the city guards gathering around him, he grinned and asked, "How do you want to prove it, Lord Chang'an?"

As soon as he finished speaking, thousands of city guards gathered and formed a battle formation, with countless powerful bows and crossbows aimed at Jingwei Zinu and others.

The atmosphere suddenly became tense, and there was silence all around.

Cheng Jiao inexplicably thought of the first episode of Qin's Moon when Uncle Gai Nie brought Tian Ming to confront three hundred elite Dragon and Tiger Cavalrymen in front of the First Emperor's Palace in Cangyue Valley in Shimen Gorge of Huangyangchuan.

That flying arrow became the beginning of a dream.

The Bloody Marquis looked at the moonlight without leaving a trace, and calculated the time. It was time. He didn't like risks, nor did he like surprises that were beyond his control.

Cheng Jiao at this time and place was a trouble and a big risk to him. It was not because he was afraid of Cheng Jiao, but because he was afraid of the 30,000 elite Pingyang heavy armored troops of Qin State that Wang Qi had deployed on the border of Han State.

If there really were a war with the State of Qin, he would be the first to fight.

In the silent and dull environment, the sound of the high heels is particularly harsh.

Madam Mingzhu was wearing a dark purple fishtail palace dress. She walked slowly with an elegant step and a faint smile on her lips.

Under the shining moonlight, Madam Mingzhu, who was in the center of attention, seemed to be covered with a layer of holiness, making the surrounding soldiers dare not look directly at this beautiful woman.

Han Yu followed Madam Mingzhu silently and glanced around without leaving a trace.

A smile appeared on the expressionless face of the Bloody Marquis. He liked to have everything under control, and Madam Mingzhu was the person he invited to help prevent accidents.

The moment Madam Mingzhu arrived, Cheng Jiao understood what Ye Mu was up to. It seemed that Ye Mu was determined to search Zilanxuan tonight.

Madam Mingzhu turned her back to Ji Wuye and Xueyi Hou and walked towards Cheng Jiao and Han Fei as if no one was around.

In a place where no one could see, she secretly winked at Cheng Jiao. Cheng Jiao looked at Madam Mingzhu's narrow and beautiful eyes that were slightly charming, smiled softly and nodded.

Madam Mingzhu was certain in her heart, with a smile on her face.

"The King has ordered me to assist General Ji in investigating Zi Lan Xuan."

Ji Wuye laughed again: "Mr. Chang'an, how about this proof?"

Cheng Jiao looked at Ji Wuye with a bit of contempt. That's it? Is it okay to imitate Prime Minister Cao's laughter?

Zi Nu took a step forward without leaving a trace.

"Most of the people in Zilanxuan are girls. I hope the general won't go too far."

Ji Wuye restrained his pride and looked at Zi Nu with a little fear:
"For the sake of Lord Chang'an, as long as you don't obstruct, I will not make things difficult for the people in Zi Lan Xuan."

Cheng Jiao narrowed his eyes and said, "What if the general finds nothing?"

Marquis Xueyi walked up to Cheng Jiao and said, "If Zi Lanxuan is innocent, I will ask the king to clear Zi Lanxuan's name."

Fourth Master Han Yu walked past Madam Mingzhu and said, "My Lord, my ninth brother cares the most about Zi Lan Xuan. I hope you can take good care of him."

Han Fei's mouth twitched. He was really his brother, always trying to put pressure on him.

Cheng Jiao shrugged: "Then please come in, General." When Cheng Jiao said this, the lights in Zi Lan Xuan that had been extinguished came on again, shining brightly, illuminating everyone's face, showing a few expressions.

Marquis Xueyi looked at Cheng Jiao and waved his arm forward. A dozen ice-armored soldiers filed in, followed by a dozen city guards.

Cheng Jiao shouted, "Zi Nu, ask the sisters to keep an eye on it. If anything is broken or lost, tell General Ji and the Marquis."

Zi Nu smiled and said, "My Lord and General, please bear with me."

Yanri simply treated his injuries and walked up to Cheng Jiao in a somewhat frivolous manner.

"Changan Jun, do you need help?"

Cheng Jiao looked at Yanri, who was now covered in blood, and said, "No need. How many people does Luowang still have in Xinzheng, South Korea?"

Yanri whispered, "There are not many assassins in Xinzheng, most of them are spies of evil spirits."

"Can you transfer?"

Yanri said in an awkward tone, "Before coming to Xinzheng, Lü Buwei gave the ownership of the Luowang in Xinzheng, Han to Lao Ai."

Cheng Jiao said quietly, "So, what use do you have?"

Yanri felt the coldness in Cheng Jiao's words. As the leader of Luowang, he knew the fate of people who lost their value. He had completely broken with Lu Buwei, and even Xuan Jian betrayed him.

He quickly said, "Lord Chang'an, before I came to Xinzheng, I had secretly contacted Zhao Gao who was beside Queen Mother Zhao Ji."

"Ok?"

Cheng Jiao was a little surprised.

"Go on."

Yanri calmed down his anger and said, "Lü Buwei's move this time is not small. He not only wants Lao Ai to replace me, but also wants Lao Ai to enter the palace and try to get the Luowang assassin controlled by Zhao Gao."

Cheng Jiao was a little unsure: "Has Lao Ai ever been to the palace?"

Yanri did not notice the subtlety in Cheng Jiao's tone: "No, because you and Jingwei were also in Xinzheng, Lu Buwei sent me and Lao Ai to prevent any accidents. I never thought that Lu Buwei would order Lao Ai and Xuan Jian to attack me in this operation."

At this point, Yanri was also a little scared. Fortunately, he decisively surrendered to Cheng Jiao and won the credit of following the dragon. Otherwise, after the action, he would have died at the hands of Cheng Jiao, Lao Ai and Xuan Jian. Lu Buwei, this old man, really didn't give him any chance to live.

Cheng Jiao frowned slightly: "What did you and Zhao Gao talk about?"

Right now, the situation in Xinzheng is already in chaos because of his manipulation. If Zhao Gao and the Six Sword Slaves interfere again, even he won't be able to grasp what will happen next. He wouldn't be surprised even if Zheng Ge heard something and returned to the palace.

Yanri whispered, "Before I left for Xinzheng, I was worried that Lü Buwei would attack me when I returned to Luowang. I hinted to Zhao Gao that Lü Buwei wanted to control the Luowang assassins in his hands."

"Are you worried that Lü Buwei will use Zhao Gao to get rid of you?"

"The six sword slaves in one are too terrifying. Even if I face the six sword slaves head-on, I will probably die in disgrace."

Cheng Jiao felt relieved, as long as the Six Sword Slaves didn't come over.

"That's good news. Go and heal yourself. I'll call you if there's anything else."

Yanri nodded quickly, and was stopped by Cheng Jiao when he was about to step into Zilanxuan.

"Wait, who told you to go to Zi Lan Xuan to heal your injuries? Go find a place by yourself."

Cheng Jiao's light shout made Yanri stand awkwardly at the door of Zilanxuan. Looking at the city guards who kept coming in and out, he thought that Chang'an Jun was very careful and this was indeed not a place to heal.

He looked at Cheng Jiao with a hint of gratitude, clasped his fists, and retreated into the darkness.

Cheng Jiao was a little confused as to why Yanri looked at him with gratitude. Did this person have some dark thoughts? The more he was disliked, the more he came to him?
He didn't want Yanri to be in Zilanxuan, he just simply disliked Yanri.

Xueyi Hou and Ji Wuye watched Cheng Jiao and Yanri whispering to each other.

"My Lord, it looks like Yanri has won the internal fight in Luowang."

The Bloody Marquis did not comment: "Luowang was controlled by Lü Buwei, and only one assassin died. The conflict between Lü Buwei and Cheng Jiao will not end like this."

Madam Mingzhu looked at Jingwei and Zinu. Although she had never seen them before, Cheng Jiao had mentioned them a lot when they were communicating in bed.

According to her strength, she could be considered an expert among the martial arts masters. With just a simple look and an attempt to spy, she could sense the life-and-death crisis from Jingwei and Zinu. She knew that the strength of these two women was much more terrifying than Ji Wuye and Xueyi Hou.

Madam Mingzhu's eyes left Jingwei and Zinu and turned to Chengjiao who had just finished a secret conversation with Yanri. She didn't know what means this guy used to hook up with such a strong man. You know, there are very few people with top strength in the world, and there are even fewer young women. But Chengjiao has two of them. It seems that Jingwei and Zinu get along well and care about Chengjiao very much, which makes her very puzzled.

But this also made her feel relieved. With such a master, she had strong confidence for the first time that Cheng Jiao could destroy Bai Yifei and the female marquis. I didn't expect this kid to be so capable.

She has always been very clear about the relationship between herself and Cheng Jiao. It was just a simple flesh trade, and at most they were lovers. When the cooperation ended, she would still be his wife, and Cheng Jiao would return to Xianyang to be his Lord of Chang'an. Therefore, she had no jealousy or envy towards Jingwei and Zi Nu. After all, she and Cheng Jiao started with conspiracy, fell into lust, and ended with cooperation. As for the love they talked about, it was all nonsense~
Cheng Jiao naturally noticed that Madam Mingzhu looked at him from time to time and gave him an innocent smile, as if she was a virgin.

He knew why Madam Mingzhu was on his side. It was only because of the cooperation, and because she coveted his beauty and wanted to ease the loneliness and emptiness in her heart that she had endured for many years.

But it didn't matter. He planned to give Madam Mingzhu a surprise. It would be very beautiful when he conquered Korea and took her into his harem. Thinking of this, Cheng Jiao wondered whether he should order some small whips, incense and candles in advance to prepare for Madam Mingzhu.

In other words, Zi Nu was not with Cheng Jiao and entered Zi Lan Xuan to monitor the searching soldiers. Otherwise, with her attentiveness, she would definitely be able to see something fishy behind the strange expressions of Cheng Jiao and Madam Mingzhu.

Han Fei felt the same way. The way Madam Mingzhu looked at Cheng Jiao made him feel a sense of déjà vu, as if she was looking at her lover.

Thinking of Cheng Jiao's lust and greed, could it be that there was something going on between Madam Mingzhu and Cheng Jiao? Thinking of this, Han Fei quickly threw away this absurd idea. Cheng Jiao had been staying in Zilanxuan these days, and it seemed that he had no chance to conspire with Madam Mingzhu.

Han Yu walked up to Han Fei and said, "Ninth brother, you and General Ji have captured Tianze this time, which is a great achievement. I will ask my father for credit for you."

Looking at the harmless smile on Han Yu's face, Han Fei felt very complicated and sighed softly, "Thank you, Fourth Brother."

Han Yu looked at Han Fei's unworried expression. Based on his understanding of Lao Jiu, he was afraid that Zi Lan Xuan would not contain the wealth lost from Ju Bao Pavilion.

He was also very concerned about this money, so he asked the Iron Blood Alliance to keep an eye on it privately, with their target set on Situ Wanli of the farming family.

But according to the information the spies just got, Situ Wanli was indeed preparing to deliver money and property to the farmers. But it was only tens of thousands of gold at most. Considering that Situ Wanli bribed Su Feng, the deputy general of the West Gate City Guard, to let Tianze leave last time, I am afraid that this was the reward that Liusha promised to Situ Wanli.

　Thanks for the reward from [Xun Hui]!

　　Thanks to [Ruoxinghantiankong] for the monthly ticket!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)