People in Qin Dynasty: Opening the treasure chest, I took off!

Chapter 59 Madam Mingzhu

……

at the same time.

Xia Bing was in Zi Lan Xuan, discussing the next steps with Zi Nu.

"What did you say?" Zi Nu's expression changed slightly after hearing Xia Bing's words. "Baiyue?"

"Yes." Xia Bing nodded. "My spies said that Ji Wuye has recently been in contact with people from Baiyue."

"What does he want to do?"

"I don't know," Xia Bing pondered. "But there's a powerful expert named Yan Lingji in Baiyue, who's said to be quite strong."

"Yan Ling Ji?" Zi Nu frowned. "I've heard of her. A fire-elemental master from Baiyue, her control over flames is unparalleled."

"You know her?"

"I met her once." Zi Nu nodded. "She's a... very special woman."

"How so?"

"Beautiful, alluring, but also dangerous." Zi Nu looked at Xia Bing, a hint of wariness flashing in her eyes. "You wouldn't... be thinking of making a move on her again, would you?"

"What do you mean I'm making a move on her?" Xia Bing said helplessly. "I'm just curious."

"Hmph." Zi Nu rolled her eyes at him. "A man's words are a lie."

"How come you're just like Jing Ni?"

"We are sisters," Zi Nu declared confidently, "Of course we have something in common."

"......"

Xia Bing was speechless.

He stood up, walked to the window, and looked at the night outside.

Baiyue.

Flame Spirit Princess.

It seems that things in South Korea are more complicated than he imagined.

But it's okay.

The more complex it is, the more interesting it becomes.

……

Although the King of Han's birthday banquet ended hastily, its aftereffects lingered.

Although Ji Wuye temporarily backed down, King Han was plunged into deep fear.

He sat in his bedchamber, looking at the moonlight outside the window, his heart filled with fear.

"Your Majesty."

A voice rang out, and Han Fei walked in.

"Jiu'er..." King Han raised his head, looking at his son, "What are you doing here?"

"I've come to see my father." Han Fei walked up to him. "How is my father?"

"Good?" King Han smiled bitterly. "How could I possibly be good? That scoundrel Ji Wuye actually dared to force me to abdicate in public at the birthday banquet!"

"What does Father intend to do?"

"What should we do?" King Han was stunned. "What can I do? Half of Han's army is in his hands. I... I'm just a puppet."

"Father!" Han Fei said in a deep voice, "You can't think like that!"

"Then what do you want your father to think?" King Han looked at him, his eyes full of helplessness. "Jiu'er, I know you have great ambitions and want to reform Han. But do you know who stands behind Ji Wuye?"

"who?"

"The State of Qin." The King of Han's face was pale. "The reason Ji Wuye dares to be so arrogant is because the State of Qin is supporting him."

"Qin?" Han Fei frowned. "Why would Qin support Ji Wuye?"

"Because..." King Han hesitated for a moment, "because Han is too weak. Qin needs a weak Han as a buffer zone."

"So they supported Ji Wuye, allowing the state of Han to remain weak?"

"Yes." The King of Han nodded. "This is the fate of Korea."

Han Fei remained silent.

He never expected that Ji Wuye had the Qin state behind him.

"Jiu'er," King Han looked at him, "I know you are capable, but you must remember, never oppose the Qin state."

Why?

"Because..." King Han sighed, "because the Qin state is too powerful. We can't afford to offend them."

"Father..."

"Stop talking," King Han waved his hand. "Go back now. Let your father have some peace and quiet."

Han Fei looked at his father, a complex light flashing in his eyes.

He knew that his father had given up completely.

But he will not give up.

South Korea was his homeland, and he could not stand by and watch it perish.

"Father," Han Fei suddenly spoke, "I wish to invite someone to see you."

"who?"

"Xia Bing."

"Xia Bing?" King Han was taken aback. "Is that the young man who defeated Bai Yifei at the birthday banquet?"

"Indeed." Han Fei nodded. "I believe he might be able to help us."

"Help you?" King Han frowned. "Help you with what?"

"Help Korea," Han Fei said earnestly, "help us deal with Ji Wuye."

"......"

The King of Han remained silent for a long time.

"Alright," he finally nodded, "Let him come see me."

……

the next day.

Xia Bing, introduced by Han Fei, went to the palace to pay homage to King Han.

The King of Han sat on his throne, looking at the young man below with a complex expression.

"You're Xia Bing?"

"Indeed." Xia Bing bowed respectfully. "This humble subject greets Your Majesty."

"No need for formalities." King Han waved his hand. "I heard it was you who defeated Bai Yifei at the birthday banquet?"

"Just lucky."

"Just luck?" King Han shook his head. "Bai Yifei is the number one martial artist in Korea. Your victory over him was definitely not a fluke."

He paused, then continued, "I heard you're from the State of Zhao?"

"yes."

"The situation in Zhao..." King Han's gaze drifted somewhat, "Zhao is in a better position than Han, at least they have General Li Mu."

"Your Majesty need not belittle yourself," Xia Bing suddenly said.

"Oh?" King Han looked at him. "What do you have to say?"

"Though South Korea is small, it is not without hope." Xia Bing raised her head and looked directly at the King of Han. "As long as Your Majesty is willing to reform, South Korea may very well become strong."

"Reform?" King Han smiled bitterly. "How easy is that? Ji Wuye controls the court and holds military power. Even if I wanted to reform, I have no one to rely on."

"What if someone could help His Majesty get rid of Ji Wuye?" Xia Bing asked.

The King of Han's eyes lit up for a moment, but quickly dimmed again.

"Get rid of Ji Wuye? "He shook his head. "Too difficult. He has five factions under his command, and each one is difficult to deal with."

"Five forces?" Xia Bing's lips curled slightly upward. "I wonder which five forces you mean?"

"Jade Tiger, in charge of amassing wealth. Corpse Demon, in charge of assassinating soldiers. Bai Yifei, in charge of commanding the army. Straw-Clad Man, in charge of intelligence. And..."

King Han paused.

"What else?"

"Lady Mingzhu." A hint of apprehension flashed across King Han's face. "She is the most mysterious person by Ji Wuye's side, and it is said that she possesses some evil magic."

"Evil magic?" Xia Bing became interested.

"Yes." King Han nodded. "It's said she can use illusion magic to bewitch people, turning them into her puppets without their knowledge."

"Interesting," Xia Bing said with a smile.

"Interesting?" King Han looked at him. "Do you know how dangerous she is?"

"The more dangerous, the more interesting," Xia Bing said calmly. "Your Majesty, if I could help you eliminate Ji Wuye, what would you be willing to give me?"

"What?" King Han was stunned for a moment.

"This humble subject wants a promise," Xia Bing said earnestly. "If I help you eliminate Ji Wuye, you must grant me three conditions afterward."

"Three conditions?" King Han frowned. "What conditions?"

"I can't say now," Xia Bing shook her head, "but I can guarantee that these three conditions will not harm South Korea's interests."

The King of Han looked at him and remained silent.

This young man is really bold; he actually dared to negotiate with him.