Chapter 215: The Fierce Red Lotus

The graceful Yan Fei stood alone on a tall tree trunk, looking at the beautiful Jing Wei beside her, and said calmly: "What's the matter?"

"Young Master, please come over. I have something important to discuss with you."

Jingwei's face was as cold as that of Yan Fei who was always indifferent.

Yan Fei recalled how gentle Cheng Jiao had been when facing her before, and did not refuse.

"I see."

A few leaves fell slowly, and Jingwei disappeared beside Yanfei.

Cheng Jiao listened quietly to Zhao Gao's very detailed analysis and speculation in a shrill voice, and thought that he was indeed a guy who would go down in history.

Ying Zheng looked at the silent forest and said, "Zhao Gao, you should know that if you make random accusations against important officials in the court, you will be beheaded."

Zhao Gao knelt on the ground and swore: "I dare not deceive the king. Zhao Gao can be sure that Wang Zhi is indeed connected with Lu Buwei!"

"Although Lü Buwei has the intention to harm me, he is also an important official in the court. He previously commanded the Qin army to resist the coalition forces of various countries. It is normal for him to have contact with Wang Zhi. Why are you sure that Wang Zhi will work with Lü Buwei to harm me?"

Zhao Gao had already prepared a plan, and said calmly, "If Wang Zhi had no other intentions, he would not have used Luo Wang's spies in the Pingyang Heavy Armored Army to contact Lu Buwei."

Ying Zheng snorted coldly: "Luo Wang's hands are really long enough."

Yanri was worried. As the current leader of Luowang, he was a little panicked.

Fortunately, Ying Zheng only mentioned it and there was no follow-up, otherwise Yanri would have planned to resign to Cheng Jiao.

Zhao Gao said quickly: "So, for the sake of His Majesty's safety, it is best not to go to the military camp. With Chang'an Jun and others, His Majesty will be safe."

The reason why he didn't tell Ying Zheng at the beginning, but told him when he was about to arrive at Wusui military camp, was that he wanted to gain the first merit and gain some favor in front of Ying Zheng.

Cheng Jiao said slowly: "Zhao Gao, even if you go to Wang Zhi's army, my brother will be fine."

Ying Zheng clapped his hands and laughed: "If Wang Xi really has the intention of rebellion, isn't it just right!"

Zhao Gao was a little confused by what Cheng Jiao and Ying Zheng said, but as a shrewd man, he knew there must be some secrets that he didn't know, so he simply followed Cheng Jiao's words and said:

"I will sacrifice my life to protect the king!"

Ying Zheng waved his hand and said, "Let's go!"

After Cheng Jiao saw Jingwei coming back, less than half a cup of tea passed when a graceful figure appeared in front of him.

"Master Cheng Jiao, what instructions do you have?"

Looking at the elegant and noble Yan Fei, and thinking of the many girls with different styles in the Yin-Yang family, he couldn't help but admire Donghuang Taiyi. The feng shui of the Yin-Yang family is good, and the girls are very beautiful and he likes them very much.

"My brother and I are about to enter the military camp. To prevent any accidents, I hope Miss Yan Fei will accompany us."

Yan Fei frowned slightly. Although she was not very clear about the ways of the world, she was not a fool. She looked at Cheng Jiao with some suspicion.

When Cheng Jiao saw Yan Fei's look, he thought to himself, isn't it said that Yan Fei is love-brained? How come she has become sober now when it comes to him?

He coughed and said, "I have received news that Wang Xi is plotting treason and assassination. The military is an important place and accidents can easily happen, so please ask Miss Yan Fei to come over."

Yan Fei thought that Cheng Jiao had not done anything out of line to her before. Instead, he was polite and gentle to her.

He pondered and said, "If that's the case, it's only natural that Yan Fei won't refuse."

Cheng Jiao smiled and said, "Thank you, Miss Yan Fei."

Yan Fei pursed her red lips lightly, without saying a word, still indifferent
Standing behind Cheng Jiao with Jingwei, he occasionally observed Jingwei unintentionally.

When one reaches her level, it is easy to see a lot of things from a person's actions.

She could sense that Jingwei had vaguely touched the realm of heaven and man, and all it took was some time for that to come to fruition.

With Jingwei's talent, he quickly broke through the celestial realm and began to gather spiritual power at such a young age. I'm afraid that in a few decades, there will be another peerless master in the world.

Although she was curious about Cheng Jiao and even had some feelings for him, she did not know how to communicate with him and subconsciously chose to avoid him.

First, I am indifferent by nature, that’s my character.

The second reason is habit. In the Yin-Yang School, except for Donghuang Taiyi and her junior sister who always wants to suppress her, everyone needs to respect her and take the initiative to salute her. She doesn't need to think about how to get close to others.

If Cheng Jiao knew, he would know that Yan Fei was not aloof, but a girl with some social anxiety...

In a large open room in Lanxiu Villa, Zi Nu was reading the letter sent to her with a smile on her face.

Yingge, who was sitting opposite Zinu and practicing the art of tea, saw Zinu laughing alone and knew that it must be a letter from Cheng Jiao. Otherwise, when Zinu was free, she would either be quietly reading letters, or teaching her to practice the art of tea, or holding her cheek and staring in a daze in the direction of Xianyang.

Anyway, I won't giggle...

Zi Nu accidentally glanced at Ying Ge looking at her and quickly stopped smiling.

"Well, let's stop here for today."

Zi Nu felt relieved after receiving Cheng Jiao's letter of safety and safe evacuation from Korea. At the same time, she was a little surprised to learn that the female marquis mentioned before was captured by Cheng Jiao.

However, Zi Nu didn't know that the female marquis Bai Luan almost captured Cheng Jiao, otherwise she wouldn't be smiling foolishly.

In addition to reporting safety, the letter also contained some jokes that Cheng Jiao had written according to local conditions that would make Zi Nu smile.

Zi Nu sorted the letter and put it in a wooden box. This was the first letter Cheng Jiao wrote to her, and it was very meaningful. She believed there would be more in the future.

Yingge sipped the tea he had brewed and felt it was quite good, so he let Cheng Jiao have a taste when he had the chance.

Huh? Yingge was stunned when he saw Zi Nu Zang Xin's back.

How could she have the weird idea of ​​letting that guy who always controlled her taste the tea she brewed?

When Yingge was doubting his life, Wei Zhuang and Han Fei walked in.

Zi Nu pretended nothing happened, but Wei Zhuang and Han Fei were both shrewd people, and the joy in Zi Nu's eyes and between her brows was too obvious.

"Sung-gi left Korea?"

Zi Nu nodded and did not hide anything: "We left. Calculating the time, we should be almost at Wusui now."

Han Fei understood. "The nights have been very peaceful these past few days, but according to the information from Qi Jue Tang, the Blood Robe Marquis has been frequently in and out of some noble families these past two days. I'm afraid he has evil intentions."

Zi Nu's heart moved, and she smiled with her purple eyes: "I want to know why."

Han Fei couldn't help but ask, "Do you know?"

"Cheng Jiao told me that the mistress of Snow Castle was captured by him."

When Wei Zhuang heard this, his eyes narrowed: "This is impossible!"

Zi Nu, Ying Ge and Han Fei were all startled.

"Why?" Zi Nu couldn't help but ask. She had never realized that she cared so much about Cheng Jiao.

Wei Zhuang recalled: "When I was studying in Guigu, my teacher once mentioned the matter of the Korean female marquis. When I was preparing to return to Korea, he told me some secrets. The female marquis is now a celestial being and cannot be defeated by top masters."

Han Fei didn't know much about the celestial beings, so he smiled and said, "Maybe Cheng Jiao has many experts around him."

Wei Zhuang frowned slightly. He didn't know what power the celestial being had. He once asked his teacher, but the teacher just said that he would understand when he got there.

So she did not refute Han Fei's words. In addition, Zi Nu received a letter from Cheng Jiao, which made her believe that the female marquis was captured.

Otherwise, it is hard to explain why the Bloody Marquis has been frequently in and out of the noble families these past two days. You know...

After laughing, Han Fei's face became serious: "After Zi Nu's reminder, I found that most of these noble families had a close connection with the former Snow Clothes Castle."

Yingge whispered, "So, this is the Blood Robe Marquis gathering his forces and preparing for revenge?"

Zi Nu shook her head slightly: "No, it seems like he is inheriting his mother's influence."

Han Fei continued, "Based on the character of the Bloody Marquis, I'm afraid he won't seek revenge. He will probably target Liusha."

Wei Zhuang said coldly, "It's not a possibility, it's a certainty. In the past two days, Qi Jue Tang has discovered many unfamiliar faces in the city, entering and leaving the General's Mansion and the Marquis' Mansion. They are suspected to be the spies of the Suo Yi Ke who were in other countries and returned home."

Han Fei rubbed his temples and said, "I'm so annoyed..."

When the four of them were talking in secret, a clear voice rang out: "Brother, I knew you were here!"

The graceful, lively and beautiful Honglian came into the room.

Han Fei couldn't help but freeze up, and he was more surprised how his little sister found this place.

Wei Zhuang glanced at Zi Nu, stood up and walked to the rooftop to enjoy the scenery. He had no patience for a chattering girl like Hong Lian.

"Little sister, what are you doing here?"

Han Fei was just a little annoyed at first, but now he has a headache.

Honglian snorted, "I came to see Sister Zi Nu, do you have any objection!?"

"Ok?"

Zi Nu held Hong Lian's little hand and chuckled, "Princess Hong Lian wants to learn swordsmanship from me, and I agreed."

Han Fei looked at Zi Nu in surprise and muttered to himself, "Don't you care that Zi Nu and Cheng Jiao are having an affair?"
He told Honglian about Cheng Jiao, Zi Nu and Jing Wei Li Wu. It seems that his younger sister is still...

Alas! If I had known that I would take risks that day, I would have agreed with Ying Zheng to settle the marriage between Cheng Jiao and my younger sister and make them husband and wife.

What a pity! Brother Wei Zhuang messed it up! If he could beat Brother Wei Zhuang, he would have wanted to beat him up!

Han Fei smiled bitterly and said, "Then I'll have to trouble Miss Zi Nu to help take care of my little sister."

Zi Nu agreed with a smile. Although she didn't know why Hong Lian asked her to learn swordsmanship, she knew that she and Hong Lian might become Cheng Jiao's woman in the future. It would be good to get along with each other in advance and have someone to take care of her.

Honglian was somewhat dissatisfied with Han Fei's old-fashioned attitude.

"What do you mean by taking care of me? I'm not a child anymore!"

Han Fei quickly raised his hands in surrender, his eyes turned, and said, "I'll go find Brother Wei Zhuang. There are some things that need further discussion."

Han Fei ran away, leaving only Zi Nu, Hong Lian and Ying Ge in the spacious private room, and the atmosphere was a little strange for a moment.

Yingge pursed her lips, brewed a cup of tea and handed it to Honglian.

"Princess, please have tea."

Honglian glanced at Yingge and remembered what Chengjiao had told her about Yingge. At that time, she asked Chengjiao what the relationship between him and Yingge was. Chengjiao's answer was vague, and considering Yingge's identity at the time, she didn't pay much attention to it.

His eyes narrowed, and he suddenly whispered to Yingge, "Have you ever slept with Cheng Jiao?"

Yingge was caught off guard and was shocked by Honglian's fierce words.

Subconsciously, she recalled the time when she and Cheng Jiao were in Mrs. Hu's room in the rain, and an unnatural blush appeared on her face.

Seeing Honglian's eyes widened, Yingge quickly denied it, "No, no, I'm just the young master's maid. How can I be qualified to sleep with the young master?"

It is true that Honglian is innocent, but seeing that Yingge treats her as a fool, she angrily said, "Just do it! What's there to hide?"

Yingge was speechless, overwhelmed by Honglian's directness, and was at a loss for words.

Zi Nu pulled the somewhat angry Hong Lian over and said, "Hong Lian, don't be like this..."

Honglian realized that she had gone too far and whispered, "Oh." When Zinu saw Honglian exposing Yingge, she sighed in her heart and took the initiative to tell Honglian some things about Yingge. This should have been Cheng Jiao's job, but she had to do it.

The more Honglian listened, the more embarrassed she felt. She then said angrily, "How could Cheng Jiao do this! How could he use Mo Ya and Bai Feng to threaten Ying Ge!"

Zi Nu said helplessly: "It was quite sensitive at that time, and Cheng Jiao had no choice but to do it."

Yingge also quickly said: "It is normal for you to be suspicious, after all, we have been working for Ye Mu before."

Speaking of this, Yingge couldn't help but feel fortunate that he followed Cheng Jiao. Not only did he no longer have a sense of crisis, but he also had a more comfortable life now. He didn't have to carry out missions every day, nor did he have to worry about the moody Ji Wuye having a seizure.

Honglian originally looked down on Yingge, but when she put herself in his shoes, she realized that she didn't have any good solution.

He shook his head and stopped thinking about these trivial things.

I subconsciously counted them: Cheng Jiao, Zi Nu, Jing Wei, Li Wu, and myself, oh, plus Ying Ge.

Five slender jade fingers stretched out in front of Zi Nu.

"Sister Zi Nu, five!"

Zi Nu was stunned and asked, "What five?"

Honglian pouted: "You, Jingwei, Liwu, me, and her, there are five of us now!"

Zi Nu was amused by Hong Lian and began to understand why Cheng Jiao cared so much about Hong Lian.

"Hmm? No! There's also Nanyue! There are six!"

Honglian reacted and looked into Zinu's purple eyes: "I heard from Cheng Jiao that Nanyue went to Xianyang."

Zi Nu pursed her plump lips. She didn't expect that Hong Lian also knew that Nong Yu liked Cheng Jiao.

"Yes, with her mother, Mrs. Hu."

Hearing about Madam Hu, Honglian felt a little depressed: "Madam Hu is so pitiful."

Zi Nu felt a little strange. She could see that Hong Lian might have been persuaded by Cheng Jiao. But looking at Hong Lian's expression, it seemed that she didn't know that Yan Ling Ji was also Cheng Jiao's woman. Based on the principle of less trouble is better, Zi Nu decisively did not mention it.

Yingge was a little shocked. Zinu and Honglian seemed to be unaware that Cheng Jiao might also be having an affair with Madam Hu.

This was what she observed when she and Cheng Jiao were making love in Madam Hu's room. Cheng Jiao seemed to know the room very well, so she didn't believe that Cheng Jiao didn't often stay in Madam Hu's room.

As for what Cheng Jiao was doing in Mrs. Hu's private bedroom, given Cheng Jiao's lustful look, how could he have just been chatting?

And if she heard correctly, Mrs. Hu was Nanyue's mother.

This……

Yingge lowered his head and brows. Although these things sometimes happened among nobles, it was generally difficult to talk about them openly.

After making sure that Zi Nu and Hong Lian didn't know about it, Ying Ge decisively locked this possible guess in his mind.

If she ruined Cheng Jiao's plan without knowing it, she would not be the favored Zi Nu Hong Lian, and her life would be in danger, and even the lives of Mo Ya and Bai Feng would be in danger.

Cheng Jiao didn't know that Honglian had taken the initiative to find Zinu, and even Yingge discovered the improper relationship between him and Mrs. Hu.

At this time, their convoy was being led into the military camp by scouts of the Pingyang Heavy Armored Army.

Yan Fei and Jing Wei followed him closely.

As for Zhao Gao, the Six Sword Slaves and others who covered the sun, Cheng Jiao arranged for them to pretend to be the accompanying Qin soldiers.

"Ha! Hey!"

"Ha! Hey!"

……

Cheng Jiao looked at the black-armored soldiers training facing the setting sun. The strong murderous aura rushed straight into the sky, making Cheng Jiao's mind a little dazed. And these were only a few thousand soldiers.

"As expected of the Pingyang Heavy Armored Army, which is known for its ability to pacify thousands of troops and heavily armored forces, just by training, one can feel the sound of killing."

After hearing this, the scout sergeant leading the convoy was a little proud: "Of course, our Pingyang Heavy Armored Army is the elite of the army. We have experienced countless battles, big and small. I am not exaggerating, these 30,000 Pingyang Heavy Armored Army are equivalent to 100,000 Korean troops."

Cheng Jiao smiled faintly upon hearing this, "General Wang Xi and the Pingyang Heavy Armored Army have been stationed in the Taiyuan area for many years, but now they have suddenly come to the border between Qin and Han to guard Wusui. Do you know why?"

The scout sergeant scratched his helmet and said, "How would we, the soldiers, know what's going on? Maybe they're going to attack South Korea. We haven't fought a war in the past few months, so we're a little bored."

Cheng Jiao laughed and said that according to the Qin system, only those who had military merits could be rewarded with titles, so the Qin army was very keen on fighting.

pity……

Everything has its pros and cons, and Cheng Jiao couldn't say anything about it. The times were like this, and he didn't want to work hard to change them.

It’s nothing, it just takes too long.

Cheng Jiao recalled the original novel. Wang Xi had made many moves, but now it made him feel strange. It was so calm. Could it be that Wang Xi was not going to take any action?
The scout sergeant saluted respectfully towards the carriage and said, "Master Shang, the military camp is ahead."

Ying Zheng slowly lifted the curtain and stepped down from the carriage. "Why didn't Wang Xi come out to meet me?"

Ever since he discovered the convoy outside the camp and confirmed Ying Zheng's identity from the envoy Li Si, the scout sergeant had been both excited and nervous. Now, when he was asked by Ying Zheng, he felt a little panicked.

"Your subordinate, I don't know."

Ying Zheng didn't say anything, "Lead the way."

Gai Nie whispered in front of Ying Zheng: "This place is poorly guarded and separated from the central army..."

Ying Zheng waved his hand and said, "It's okay. With Cheng Jiao here, what else can Wang Xi do?"

Gai Nie said no more. He was also aware of Cheng Jiao's strength and the strong men who accompanied him, so he was just being cautious.

The tent was not big. With five scouts plus Cheng Jiao, Jing Nie, Yan Fei, Ying Zheng and Gai Nie, the tent seemed a little cramped.

An old man with white hair and beard, strong build and majestic aura laughed loudly: "You did a great job! Here, this is my toast to you."

Wang Xi came up to the scout sergeant holding a bronze wine cup.

The scout sergeant looked excited, took the wine glass respectfully but fearfully, held it with both hands and drank it, not daring to spill a drop.

The military has regulations that prohibit drinking alcohol unless one has made military achievements. Drinking this glass of wine might even earn you a promotion to a higher rank.

Wang Xi held the wine glass and snorted coldly. While the scout sergeant was still drinking, his strong and powerful hands had already grasped the sword.

Gai Nie's expression changed and he held the sword in front of Ying Zheng.

Cheng Jiao's eyes flashed. He had a good impression of this scout sergeant and coughed lightly.

Jingwei took action immediately, without drawing his sword, but used the scabbard to block the sword that Wang Xi was about to cut down on the scout squad leader.

"Ok?"

Wang Xi looked at the woman in front of him with sharp eyes. There were not many people who could block his attack.

Cheng Jiao had a blank expression on his face: "General Wang Xi, what do you mean?"

The scout sergeant was frightened by what happened suddenly, and he trembled, choked on the wine, and kept coughing loudly. He looked at Wang Xi with horror, the general he had always admired, and didn't understand why he wanted to kill him.

Wang Xi saw that the situation was hopeless and glanced at the nervous scouts: "You guys go down. If what happened today is leaked, the three clans will be exterminated."

The scout sergeant felt as if he had been pardoned and without caring about anything else, he hurried out of the tent.

Wang Xi knelt on one knee and said, "Wang Xi, the Left General of the Pingyang Heavy Armor Army, pays homage to the King of Qin!"

Ying Zheng shouted, "Wang Xi, how do you explain what Cheng Jiao asked you just now?"

Cheng Jiao?

Wang Xi's eyes flickered slightly. He didn't expect that this young man was Chang'an Jun and would come with Ying Zheng.

The information provided by this kid Lu Buwei is too bad!
So the one who took action just now was Jingwei.

Wang Xi had a thought, "I am rude, please forgive me, Your Majesty. There are many spies in the army. If your identity is revealed, it will be dangerous. Therefore, the scout is innocent, and I have no choice but to take action."

Ying Zheng looked at Wang Zhi deeply. In fact, deep down in his heart he still didn't quite believe that Wang Zhi, a senior official of three dynasties and an old general who was loyal to the Qin State, would have the intention to kill him.

He helped Wang Xi, who was kneeling on one knee, up and said, "General, thank you for your concern. However, the scouts are Qin people after all, so let's forget about it and just confine them for a while."

Wang Xi's acting skills are extremely superb: "This arrangement is also a last resort. They will not give up. The king is probably still in danger in the military camp."

Ying Zheng pondered and said, "In your opinion, how should I proceed?"

Cheng Jiao looked at Wang Xi, who looked like he was sharing the king's worries, with great interest, and thought that he was indeed a veteran actor. If he didn't know the plot, he would have really thought that this was the loyal Zuo Shuchang.

After Wang Zhi left, Ying Zheng asked softly, "Cheng Jiao, Wang Zhi suggested that I send a letter to my confidant in Xianyang. Who do you think I should send it to?"

Cheng Jiao muttered to himself, just give it to whoever you want to give it to, why are you asking me?

"The Queen Mother will definitely help my brother."

Ying Zheng couldn't help but smile and said, "Now in Xianyang, the only people I can trust are you and mother."

Cheng Jiao smiled but said nothing. He had a good relationship with Ying Zheng in this world. In addition to the operations in recent days, the bond value between him and Ying Zheng was almost seventy points, which made him feel very relieved.

The stars are twinkling and the moonlight is bright.

After Cheng Jiao sent Ying Zheng to the tent to rest, he took Jingwei and Yanfei out for a walk alone.

Yan Fei's voice was ethereal, "Chang'an Jun, what brings you out?"

Cheng Jiao made up an excuse, "Observing the surrounding situation."

Of course, he couldn't admit that he just wanted to spend more time with Yan Fei until he could take action in Xianyang.

Just when Cheng Jiao wanted to find a place to chat with Yan Fei, a handsome and resolute young man wearing black armor of the Qin army came over.

Meng Tian frowned when he saw a young man with two women here.

"Today the guards reported that a group of people who looked like patrol officers but whose identities were unknown entered the military camp. Are you guys?"

Cheng Jiao looked at the young man and recalled briefly. Isn't this Meng Tian?

"Who is this general?"

"Meng Tian, ​​the captain of the Pingyang Heavy Armored Army."

"Haha, but you are Meng Tian, ​​the descendant of General Meng Ao of the Meng family? I have heard the old general mention you."

"Huh? Who are you?"

Meng Tian's eyes darkened. In this army, only Wang Xi, who had a friendship with his grandfather, knew his identity. No one else knew it. However, the young man in front of him revealed it all.

Cheng Jiao sighed and said, "Come to think of it, I fought side by side with General Meng Ao back then and defeated the Zhao army. It was a great pleasure."

Yan Fei behind him had a strange look in her eyes. She didn't expect that Cheng Jiao had fought side by side with the famous Qin general Meng Ao. She was a little surprised. She really didn't realize that Cheng Jiao was also someone who had commanded a battle.

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