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

Chapter 122, I'm running...

Xu Qing returned to his home in a carriage. As he opened the door, he heard cries coming from the Feng family next door.

The cold wind rustled the white banners, creating a chilling sound that, combined with the sobbing cries of men and women, sent shivers down one's spine.

"It's already the third day. Doctor Feng will be buried tomorrow."

Xu Qing looked at the white banners hanging over the Feng residence next door and shook his head slightly. According to the Zhou Dynasty rites, the emperor's body should be kept for seven days, feudal lords for five days, and officials and commoners for three days.

Today marks the third day since Doctor Feng's body was laid to rest. In these three days, apart from the usual visitors coming to pay their respects, no family members vying for the family fortune have come to cause trouble.

However, this does not mean that Doctor Feng's family is kind-hearted and let Luo Jing, the concubine, go.

However, given that Doctor Feng has not yet been buried, attempting to seize his estate at this time would not only risk failing to obtain it but also ruining one's reputation, making it an unwise choice.

"But what does this have to do with me? I've just finished dealing with my own troubles, so I'm not getting involved in these family matters."

Xu Qing withdrew her gaze, determined not to get involved in the Feng family's mess, and turned back home to rest.

Upon seeing Xu Qing enter the courtyard, the pair of eyes that had been peeking out from the wall of the neighboring Feng residence also withdrew.

The assassin from the Luo Wang organization, disguised as a servant, rushed to the foot of the mourning hall and bowed to Jing Ni, saying...
"Commander Jingni, the target has returned, riding in the carriage of Zilan Pavilion."

"Zilan Pavilion?" Jingni looked up at the assassin.

"That's right, the target didn't return last night, but stayed overnight at the Han King's Palace. He went to a teahouse early this morning, and then went to Zhang Kaidi's residence at noon to treat his illness."

"I usually go for tea at dusk, but in the evening I went to Zilanxuan."

The assassins reported all of Xu Qing's movements throughout the day to Jing Ni, but due to the covert protection of the Mo family's Divine Killer Swordsmen, they dared not approach Xu Qing and were unable to learn more specific details.

"Mo Family God-Slaying Swordsman".

Jing Ni's eyes flashed with killing intent. The biggest obstacle to their surveillance of Xu Qing was the Mo family's Divine Slayer Swordsman, but they were helpless against him, which caused their mission to be slow to progress.

Another assassin entered the mourning hall from outside and bowed to Jing Ni.

"Commander, Han Yu's situation has been investigated. This afternoon, he suddenly fell ill with a serious disease, resulting in a disability in his right leg. This afternoon, Ji Wuye and Crown Prince Han went to mock him."

"But in the evening, a message began to circulate, saying that King Han An said to Han Yu, 'The Crown Prince is often ill; you should encourage him.'"

"According to our investigation, the news was spread by Han Yu's people."

Jing Ni nodded slightly, and the two assassins retreated, awaiting new instructions.

Reflecting on the changes in the situation in Xinzheng over the past two days, Jingni's expression became much more serious.

Her mission in Xinzheng was to monitor Xu Qing, but the Korean military organization was already tasked with monitoring the situation in the Xinzheng court.

To facilitate her surveillance of Xu Qing, Luo Wang temporarily placed the command of the Korean Luo Wang under her control, thus transferring the original responsibilities of the Korean Luo Wang to her.

The reason why Luo Wang supported Ji Wuye was to make him a troublemaker and stir up the situation in Han.

When Lord Xinling led the alliance against Qin, Qin was severely weakened and has remained dormant ever since, with its external expansion proceeding only slowly.

As the most important link in Qin's eastward expansion, Qin naturally did not want to see a unified and united Han state, regardless of whether Ji Wuye, Zhang Kaidi, or Han Yu controlled it.

Only a state like Han, constantly embroiled in internal strife and mired in internal strife, was considered a good state by Qin.

Han Yu's disability has rendered him incapable of vying for the throne of Han, which is a huge blow to both him and Zhang Kaidi, and will affect Qin's plans.

Therefore, Luo Wang must do something to get the Korean court back on track.

"Report the latest intelligence from South Korea to Xianyang and get Xianyang to issue an order." Jingni abandoned her own thoughts and directly threw the question to Xianyang.

She has countless ways to kill, and she can do the same with intelligence analysis and keen observation of changing situations.

But asking her to balance the court and influence the political landscape would be asking too much of her.

“Yes,” said one of the assassins from the Luo Wang organization.

Jingni glanced at Xu Qing's courtyard, a strange light flashing in her eyes, before finally looking away.

"Continue to lie low and keep a close eye on all sides," Jing Ni said.

"promise."

The next day, Xu Qing went to the Imperial Hospital as usual to report for duty. After arranging some tasks, he took his medicine box and went to Consort Hu's palace.

Upon entering the sleeping quarters, Xu Qing saw seven or eight boxes piled up in the main hall, with many smaller boxes placed on top of them.

"This was sent by the Fourth Young Master Han Yu. Is there anything you like?" Hu Meiren's voice rang out in the bedroom.

Xu Qing understood that Han Yu was still not giving up and wanted to curry favor with Hu Meiren as quickly as possible in order to consolidate his position and his faction.

Xu Qing turned to look at Hu Meiren, who was leaning against the bedroom door, smiling at him.

Hu Meiren wore a plain white dress with intricate patterns embroidered in gold thread on the fabric, revealing a large expanse of snow-white skin on her chest. The dress was bold yet elegant.

The openwork design on both sides accentuated Hu Meiren's slender waist, making her delicate figure appear even more slender, and outlining her full, pert buttocks in an alluring way, making it hard to look away. Her delicate little feet wore high-heeled palace boots, and her two long, slender, and shapely legs stood crossed.

Noticing Xu Qing's somewhat fiery gaze, Hu Meiren smiled slightly, her charming and languid eyes blinking slightly. She crossed her arms and stretched, her whole body forming an astonishing arc.

Such a gesture perfectly showcased her stunning figure, especially the crossed arms, which reminded Xu Qing of the scene where Hu Meiren had her hands behind her back, sharpening her sword with two whetstones.

Especially that plain white dress reminded him of the widowed concubine of the Feng family, and he decided to go back and have two dresses made according to the figures of Consort Hu and Lady Mingzhu, and then send them to the palace.

Despite his envious gaze, Xu Qing still glanced cautiously into the bedroom early in the morning, wanting to check if Han Wang'an was present.

"Don't worry, he's still lost in his sweet dream."

Hu Meiren beckoned to Xu Qing with her finger, her delicate voice adding to her allure and making her appear pitiful.

Seeing that Hu Meiren said so, Xu Qing walked to Hu Meiren's side without any hesitation and gently patted her pert buttocks, causing a ripple.

"Whoo~"

Hu Meiren rolled her eyes with a charming air and gave a coquettish sigh.

"I called you here because I have something important to say. Did something happen to the Fourth Young Master Han Yu yesterday?" Hu Meiren said in a low voice.

“That’s right, he suddenly fell seriously ill and lost his right leg. Why are you suddenly asking about this?” Xu Qing asked, holding Hu Meiren.

A blush rose on Hu Meiren's face as she nestled close to Xu Qing, feeling both nervous and excited.

"There's more important business. Right Sima Liu Yi suffered a defeat at the front. Last night he flew into a rage, saying the court was in grave danger. After some probing, he said he was planning to take the opportunity to delegate some more power to Han Yu."

Hu Meiren whispered sweetly in Xu Qing's ear about Han Wang An's latest arrangements for the court.

Xu Qing listened attentively, memorizing Han Wang'an's arrangements, and wondering if he could profit from them.

The impact of Han Yu's limp made King Han An feel a sense of urgency, and he transferred the positions of twelve officials in succession, nearly half of whom were pillars of the court.

Most of these official positions were coveted by Han Yu, but now they have all been given to Han Yu's people. This is clearly a way of showing favor to Han Yu and helping him stabilize public sentiment.

With Liu Yi's situation at the front lines, Ji Wuye, as his superior and the person who recommended him, will also be implicated.

Given this, there won't be much objection to the transfer; at most, a few people will offer symbolic opposition, and most of the positions will still fall into Han Yu's hands.

But now that he knows, he will definitely not let Han Yu get what he wants.

Only by intensifying the struggle between Han Yu and Ji Wuye can he highlight his proud position in the court and profit from it.

As for how to get the two to fight? He only needs to inform the Tide Demoness, and Ji Wuye will naturally take the initiative to fight Han Yu after he knows it.

"Okay, I've written it all down."

Xu Qing lifted the hem of her pink palace robe and said in a low voice.

Hu Meiren blushed as she looked at the situation in the bedroom, her small hands quickly stopping Xu Qing's actions, as the effects of the incense were about to wear off.

"Xu Xu Lang, please stop making trouble."

Seeing the pitiful and pleading Hu Meiren, Xu Qing didn't rush to stop, but instead said softly...
"Is the beauty afraid? You told me not to be afraid before."

Hu Meiren was both anxious and shy at this moment, her breathing became rough, and she kept trying to stop Xu Qing with her hands, but how could her delicate appearance be enough in front of Xu Qing?
This attempt to stop them, however, gives the impression of a reluctant acceptance, a half-hearted resistance.

"Xu Lang, I was wrong, please!"

Hearing Hu Meiren's pitiful pleas for mercy, Xu Qing knew he couldn't let things continue. Just as he was about to stop, Han Wang'an's voice rang out from inside the room.

"My beauty, my beauty, where have you gone?"

"The Imperial Physician has arrived and is taking my pulse!"

Hu Meiren's tone was rough, and she was panting heavily, which made it clear that she wasn't doing a proper pulse diagnosis.

"Taking your pulse? How can I tell by your voice?"

Upon hearing Consort Hu's voice, King Han An became suspicious and prepared to get up to check the situation outside.

"I'm exercising; the imperial physician said it's good for my recovery."

Hu Meiren glared at Xu Qing fiercely and pinched his waist muscles hard.

Xu Qing, in pain, had no choice but to release Hu Meiren.

Hu Meiren hurriedly straightened her clothes and slightly disheveled hair, fanning herself with her hands to quickly cool down her blushing face.

The effects of the incense had not yet worn off, and King Han An was still somewhat dazed, so he did not think deeply about it.

"So that's how it is. Summon the Imperial Physician; I have something to say."

(End of this chapter)