People in the Qin Dynasty sought good fortune and avoided misfortune.

Chapter 108, What if Xu Qing volunteered?
Ji Wuye stared coldly at Emerald Tiger and slammed the wine glass in his hand onto the table.

"Tiger, do you think I've lived too long? Don't you know why I'm hosting a banquet for Xu Qing tonight?" Ji Wuye said in a deep voice.

He had finally managed to explain the matter of the Poison Scorpion Sect, and he had no desire to provoke Xu Qing any further.

If he really angers the Mo family, will he have a good life in the future?

Looking at the smile on Emerald Tiger's face, he even wondered if the other party had drunk himself silly, actually asking him to provoke Xu Qing.

"General, you misunderstand me. With the Mohists around, if we force Xu Qing to murder Zhang Kaidi, the Mohists will naturally not let us off the hook."

"What if Xu Qing goes voluntarily? Then the Mo family will have nothing to say, right?"

Jade Tiger's smile deepened, his eyes flashing with a cold light.

He hadn't forgotten Xu Qing's previous disdain for him.

He was a vengeful person by nature. Ji Wuye had only asked him to teach Jinglun Jun a lesson and make the members of the royal family behave themselves.

But Jinglun Jun thought he was just a merchant of lowly status and berated him severely.

So he took advantage of the other party's competitive nature, lured the other party into a wealth contest with him, and then, with the help of the Iron Blood Alliance, won all of the other party's property and fiefdom, forcing the other party to commit suicide.

Xu Qing was one of Chao Nu Yao's people. Without Chao Nu Yao's permission, he wouldn't dare to kill Xu Qing, but he could teach Xu Qing a lesson.

Sending Xu Qing to murder Zhang Kaidi, whether he succeeds or fails, will mean facing endless retaliation from the Zhang family.

Ji Wuye also became interested. If he could get rid of Zhang Kaidi without causing trouble for himself, he would be very interested.

"Just say what you want to say, don't keep me in suspense," Ji Wuye said.

"Xu Qing is the lady's lover. The lady is a master at manipulating men. If the lady uses her methods even slightly, would Xu Qing disagree?"

“He doesn’t know about our relationship with the lady. Even if things are exposed, would he dare to reveal his relationship with the lady? Unless he wants to die a more miserable death.”

"As long as he agrees, it's a matter of mutual consent. How could the Mo family possibly cause us any trouble?"

Jade Tiger revealed a sinister smile as he fiddled with the ring on his short finger.

"Hahaha, Tiger, you're really cunning!" Ji Wuye laughed loudly, his eyes flashing with cold light.

Someone wants to use Xu Qing to get rid of him, and he can also use Xu Qing to get rid of Zhang Kaidi.

As Jade Tiger said, as long as Xu Qing is acting voluntarily, the Mo family has no reason to cause him trouble.

"It's just a small business tactic. If you encounter a tough opponent and try to swallow them up directly, it will affect your reputation to some extent."

"But if I lure others into fighting with the clam and the snipe, and I reap the benefits, wouldn't I gain both money and reputation?"

Jade Tiger also burst into laughter.

"Alright, I'd like to see what Zhang Kaidi has in store for himself this time!"

Jade Tiger smiled obsequiously, but inwardly he sneered.

He wanted everyone to know that although he was a merchant and his status was not as high as those powerful and wealthy people, he was not someone that anyone could look down on.

If you really offend him, he has plenty of ways to make the person who offends him wish they were dead.

Xu Qing had no idea that he had been tricked by Emerald Tiger. He had just returned home and was looking at the gift that Ji Wuye had given him in the box.

The chest full of gold coins gleamed with a captivating light, making it impossible to look away.

"Ji Wuye is quite generous; this box of gold coins must contain at least several hundred." Xu Qing picked up a gold coin, blew on it, and held it to his ear to listen to the sound.

Unfortunately, the gold coins weren't silver dollars, so they didn't make that pleasant sound, which disappointed Xu Qing.

"It's getting late, you should get some rest. We still have to treat patients tomorrow."

Xu Qing closed the box, hid it, and returned to his bed.

He has already seen patients several times, and as his reputation spreads, the number of patients he sees each time has increased rather than decreased.

The illnesses he encountered also progressed from simple minor ailments to various complex and difficult diseases, requiring him to conserve his energy to avoid making mistakes.

Silently reciting the Mind-Clearing Mantra given to him by He Guanzi, Xu Qing cleared his mind of chaotic thoughts and soon fell into a deep sleep.

Zilanxuan.

Even though a lot happened in Xinzheng today, Zilanxuan is still brightly lit, and people come to seek pleasure in an endless stream.

Zi Nu was still wearing a long purple dress, sexy and alluring, exuding a charming aura.

With a faint smile on her delicate face, she swayed her slender waist as she passed through the hall.

The dignitaries and merchants who were enjoying themselves in the hall all turned to look, but no one dared to step forward and speak to them.

As Zi Nu walked up to the second floor, she glanced back at the dignitaries below, a slight smile playing on her lips, and a strange glint in her eyes.

Normally, these powerful and influential people would look at her with hostility, and some would even use their status to strike up a conversation and make a few flirtatious remarks. But since the rumors about her and Xu Qing started circulating, not only have more customers come, but these powerful and influential people have also become much more well-behaved.

She was the proprietress of Zilanxuan, and naturally had to deal with these powerful and influential people on a daily basis. But she was, after all, just a woman in her early twenties, and it would be a lie to say that she didn't dislike these people.

However, Zilanxuan needs someone who can hold her own; more and more of her sisters need to rely on her.

Therefore, she had to step forward, dress herself up in heavy makeup to appear as a mature woman, and deal with all sorts of powerful figures in order to manage Zilanxuan.

However, things are much better now. These people are wary of Xu Qing's status and influence, and they are much more polite to her and Zi Lanxuan. At least no one dares to cause trouble anymore.

Zi Nu continued walking forward and entered a room where Wei Zhuang was standing by the window, drinking alone.

“This Imperial Physician is becoming increasingly extraordinary. Today, the Poison Scorpion Sect tried to kidnap him, but the Mo Clan's Divine Slayer Swordsman stepped in and wiped out the Poison Scorpion Sect.” Wei Zhuang said, looking at the Poison Scorpion Sect, which was no longer burning in the distance.

Upon hearing that Xu Qing had been kidnapped, a hint of worry flashed in Zi Nu's eyes.

"And how is he?" Zi Nu asked.

"Not only was he unharmed, but Ji Wuye also respectfully invited him to a banquet at the General's Mansion," Wei Zhuang said coldly.

Zi Nu felt a little relieved upon hearing this, and sat down at the table, taking out a silk scroll.

"One of my sisters heard some news from Sikou: Prime Minister Zhang Kaidi suddenly fell seriously ill and requested the Imperial Physician to treat him. It is estimated that someone does not want Zhang Kaidi to recover, so they tried to kidnap him."

Zi Nu placed the silk scroll on the table.

Wei Zhuang picked up the silk scroll on the table, read it carefully, and then said...
"If Zhang Kaidi's illness was indeed caused by Ji Wuye, then it makes sense for the Poison Scorpion Sect, which is under the jurisdiction of Bai Niao, to kidnap Xu Qing."

"So you also believe that Ji Wuye is the mastermind behind all of this?" Zi Nu asked.

“Precisely because all the clues point to Ji Wuye, he is not the real mastermind, or rather, he is just one of them. Someone wants to use Xu Qing to get rid of Ji Wuye,” Wei Zhuang said coldly.

Zi Nu's lips curled up slightly as she took out another silk scroll.

"As enemies of the Poison Scorpion Sect, the Seven Absolutes Hall, who were secretly monitoring the Poison Scorpion Sect, saw someone heading towards the Poison Scorpion Sect before the incident," Zi Nu said with a smile.

Wei Zhuang did not continue asking questions, but instead looked at the silk scroll on the table and said...
"Information sent by Tang Qi? What are his requests?"

“With the Scorpion Sect dead, the underground forces in Xinzheng will undergo a reshuffle, so he hopes you can help him take over the Scorpion Sect’s territory,” Zi Nu said.

“Red Peak Sect? If I remember correctly, that’s also a force under Hundred Birds.” Wei Zhuang said.

There are three underground gangs in Xinzheng: Tang Qi's Seven Absolutes Hall, the Poison Scorpion Sect, and the Red Peak Sect.

Apart from the Seven Absolutes Hall, the other two were both forces under the Hundred Birds, but they were managed by different Hundred Birds assassins.

“That’s right. It’s truly remarkable that someone who isn’t from Xinzheng has been able to develop the Seven Absolutes Hall to such an extent,” Zi Nu said.

Xinzheng is Bai Niao's territory, and Tang Qi, an outsider, was able to develop the Seven Absolutes Hall, which was not under Bai Niao's control, into one of the three major gangs in Xinzheng, which is enough to demonstrate his remarkable abilities.

“If he wasn’t capable, I wouldn’t have chosen him. Besides, he’s not without connections. No matter how capable someone is, they couldn’t have achieved this without any connections.”

Wei Zhuang reached out and picked up the cloth on the table. Looking at the contents of the cloth, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

"The Baiye Shop in the south of the city is owned by Prince Jingchang of the Imperial Clan."

“That’s right. Jing Changjun is the younger brother of Jing Lunjun, who was forced to his death by Fei Cuihu’s scheme. He is also the one in the royal family who most disapproves of Ji Wuye’s domineering ways,” Zi Nu said.

"It all seems quite clear now: a story of a younger brother seeking revenge for his elder brother, trying to frame the Mo family to eliminate Ji Wuye."

Wei Zhuang's lips curled up slightly as he put down the cloth and turned to walk towards the shelf to the side.

"All of this seems reasonable, but sometimes something that's too reasonable becomes unreasonable," Zi Nu said with amusement.

"That imperial physician should also be able to see that he is in the middle of a vortex. Providing him with some useful information at this time should be able to win his favor."

Wei Zhuang picked up the Shark Tooth sword, pulled up his hood, and prepared to leave.

"It seems I'll have to feign illness again tomorrow. If Ji Wuye finds out about this clue, we won't even be able to add anything to our already good fortune," Zi Nu said with a light laugh.

"You can also try inviting him to Zilan Pavilion. He didn't refuse your kindness before and promised to come again."

As soon as Wei Zhuang finished speaking, he leaped out of the window and disappeared into the night.

As Zi Nu watched Wei Zhuang's departing figure, she recalled the scene of Xu Qing's visit to Zi Lan Xuan earlier, and her face flushed slightly.

"Should we invite him again? Hopefully, he'll come through the main entrance this time," Zi Nu said softly.

Sorry guys, my computer broke down earlier, so I wrote the draft on the spot.

So updates have been inconsistent these past two days. I've found some drafts now, and I'll resume normal updates tomorrow.

To express my apology, I will add an extra chapter tonight. I'm heading to the gym now.

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