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

Chapter 135, Jing Ni's Temptation, Hu Meiren's Coquettishness (Seeking Monthly Tickets!)

After reaching an agreement with Luo Jing, Xu Qing left without lingering, carrying her medicine kit.

After Xu Qing's figure disappeared, the delicate and sorrowful look on Luo Jing's face vanished, replaced by an aura of indifference.

The previously pitiful widowed concubine Luo Jing disappeared and once again became Jing Ni, a top-tier assassin of the Luo Net.

The maids, stewards, and servants outside the door all went into the room, bowing their heads and not daring to look directly at Jing Ni.

Jingni glanced around at everyone, and then a pink sword aura suddenly slashed out, severing all the toes on the butler's right foot.

Blood seeped through his boots and flowed onto the ground. The butler, enduring the pain of his severed finger, knelt on one knee and said...
"Your subordinate acknowledges his guilt and requests that you, Commander, punish him accordingly."

"This is a lesson for you. If it happens again, you can disappear from now on," Jing Ni said coldly.

The housekeeper was too eager to reveal Xu Qing and Feng Hong's identities, which almost ruined her plan.

If she hadn't been worried that killing the other person would arouse Xu Qing's suspicion, she would never have let the other person go so easily.

"Thank you, Commander," the butler said.

"Take him away to treat his injuries."

"promise."

Two servants helped the steward downstairs, leaving only Jingni and two maids disguised as members of the Luowang murder ring in the room.

Jingni leaned against the bed, looking at her right hand. Thinking of the scene when Xu Qing pulled his hand away, she realized that Xu Qing's suspicions had not been completely dispelled.

"I underestimated this person. I need to revise my plans for now," Jing Ni thought.

It was expected that the other party would see through her scheme, but what she didn't expect was that Xu Qing would choose to confront her directly.

Knowing that she had problems, she still chose to cooperate with her, which made Xu Qing re-evaluate her.

She had learned from the night that Xu Qing was the male concubine of the "Tide Demoness," who had risen through the ranks because of his male charm. However, Xu Qing's behavior just now made her realize that he was not as simple as he seemed.

Recalling the information about Xu Qing, and considering the results of more than a month of surveillance, she changed her original perception of Xu Qing.

Xu Qing's rise from a lowly medical officer to his current position is partly due to luck, but mostly to his personal abilities.

"That's a great goal. I hope you can continue to make the right choices."

Jing Ni's eyes gleamed with a sharp light. She didn't want her target to be an incompetent fool. She always dealt with fools using only the Jing Ni Sword.

She could have wasted so much time on a fool; she could have accomplished far more. Luckily, Xu Qing was a decent target.

After raising her opinion of Xu Qing, Jing Ni pondered how to fulfill her promise to Xu Qing regarding the relationship with the Korean court.

The most successful infiltration of the Luo Wang into Korea was by Nightfall. Xu Qing was a favorite of Chao Nu Yao. Having Nightfall act as a substitute for her promise to Xu Qing would not only fail to satisfy Xu Qing, but would also arouse more suspicion.

"Report to Xianyang that I want to activate the secret agents within the Korean court," Jing Ni said.

Qin's infiltration of Han was not limited to the night; it also involved the secret bribing of many officials, though Qin would not readily use these individuals.

Using these spies for the sake of Xu Qing is not something a top-tier assassin like her can decide. She can only report it to Xianyang and let Marquis Wenxin, Lü Buwei, make the decision.

"Yes," the maid replied.

"Tell the people around Feng Hong to withdraw," Jing Ni said.

Although today's scheme against Xu Qing had some twists and turns, the final result was good; at least she now had a legitimate opportunity to get to know Xu Qing.

Once this is the beginning, even if Xu Qing has some doubts, they will gradually be dispelled by her enticement.

As for Feng Hong's next steps, there's no need to proceed until Xianyang provides an answer.

Now she can proceed with her original plan to seduce Xu Qing ahead of schedule.

"Give me money and connections, plus the allure of my beauty, and you shouldn't be able to resist," Jing Ni thought. Her confidence stemmed from the intelligence Nightfall had given her.

Xu Qing, as the Imperial Physician, dared to have affairs with two of the King of Han's favorite concubines, Chao Nu Yao and Hu Meiren, and also had a controversial relationship with Zi Nu, the owner of Zi Lan Xuan. Even if he was exceptionally capable, he was undoubtedly a lecherous man.

Although Jingni doesn't care about her appearance, she still has enough confidence in her beauty.

She first offered him a large sum of money, then lured him with her beauty; she believed no man could resist such temptation.

On the other side, after returning home, Xu Qing did not rush to practice martial arts. Instead, he sat at his desk and carefully recalled everything that had just happened.

Xu Qing looked thoughtful, his fingers tapping rhythmically on the table, the muffled tapping sounds echoing in the room.

Thinking back on everything that had just happened, Xu Qing became even more certain that Luo Jing was no ordinary woman.

"To find out what the other party is doing, the first thing to do is to find out their true identity. Let the Mo family and Zi Nu investigate. Tomorrow is the Qianlong Hall's treasure exchange meeting, so we can also let Situ Wanli investigate."

After making his decision, Xu Qing stretched his limbs and began to prepare to practice the Evergreen Skill and the Eight Swords of Noble Void.

He hadn't forgotten the Heavenly Pact next year; his opponent was the renowned Xiaoyaozi. If he didn't study and practice diligently, he would definitely suffer a crushing defeat next year.

After first adjusting his internal energy by practicing the Evergreen Technique, Xu Qing began to cultivate the Noble Void Eight Swords.

Nothing happened that night. The next day, Xu Qing went to the Imperial Hospital as usual to report for duty, and then went to Consort Hu's palace to take her pulse.

In Consort Hu's bedroom, Xu Qing carried a medicine box and entered the room, where he saw Consort Hu sitting upright at the table.

As always, Hu Meiren was charming and alluring, wearing a pink palace robe that exposed a large expanse of her snow-white skin. Her foxy little face was full of sorrow, as if she had encountered some trouble.

Upon seeing Xu Qing enter, a glint flashed in his eyes, and he waved to Xu Qing as if he had seen a savior.

Xu Qing looked around the palace and, finding no one else there, sat down next to Consort Hu.

"Why do you look so worried? Has something troublesome happened in the palace?" Xu Qing asked softly.

Hu Meiren leaned on Xu Qing's shoulder, her slender little hands resting on his chest, gently rubbing against him like a well-behaved kitten.

“It’s my sister. The Right Sima sent a letter from the front lines. He knows that he has suffered a great defeat and will be retaliated against by Ji Wuye. So he asked my sister to come to the palace to ask me for help,” Hu Meiren said softly, her face full of worry.

Her sister asked for help, so naturally she had to help her. However, yesterday she tentatively inquired about Han Wang'an's attitude, but Han Wang'an acted as if it were business, not giving her any chance to plead for him.

Xu Qing reached out and wrapped his arms around Hu Meiren's smooth, jade-like waist, pulling her into his embrace.

"If I'm not mistaken, the king probably didn't give you a chance to plead for mercy."

"That's right, how did you know?" Hu Meiren looked up slightly at Xu Qing.

"Han Yu's leg is crippled, which is a huge blow to Ji Wuye's political enemies. In order to maintain the balance of the court, King Han An will naturally have to find a way to weaken Ji Wuye's power."

"Liu Yi, as Ji Wuye's confidant, has now returned defeated, which will naturally become an opportunity for King Han An to weaken Ji Wuye. Moreover, Liu Yi became Right Sima from under you and me, which Ji Wuye sees as betrayal, and he will not let go of the opportunity to warn Liu Yi."

"In this way, King Han An will be able to weaken Ji Wuye's power without offending him, and naturally he won't give you a chance to plead for mercy."

Xu Qing gently stroked Hu Meiren's back and explained the relationship behind the matter.

They say women in love are fools, and Hu Meiren is so stupid around him that she's almost stopped thinking.

"What should we do? Xu Lang, this is the first time my sister has asked me for help. I don't want to disappoint her. Is there really no way to protect Liu Yi?"

Hu Meiren wrapped her arms around Xu Qing's neck, pressed herself tightly against him, and swayed her body coquettishly, looking at Xu Qing with an expectant expression.

Faced with Hu Meiren's coquettish behavior, Xu Qing gently patted her pert bottom and said with a playful smile.
“I didn’t say I wouldn’t help Liu Yi. After all, he’s family.”

"If he wants to live, there is only one way: to seek refuge with the Fourth Young Master, Han Yu."

(End of this chapter)